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HONOLULU,
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JANUARY 1, 1864.
The Polynesian Language:
liquors, and the practice of all other
Christian virtues and graces, knowing that
Its Origin and Connections.
P*OB.
future
are
Key.
their
and
well-being
present
S.
Volume XXI
C. Damon :
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Notice of Rev. W. MM*
-.-1 therewith connected. In the truest and
Dear Sir—At your kind invitation I have
The Polyiu'siau Language
*—•* most henrty style, we wish our Donors, ventured to occupy your columns with a
tiuiTOa'f Table—l'aria in America, Sumner'* S|wnhes,
statement of the principal facts bearing upon
Madagascar
Subscril>ers, Headers and all others, a
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MUsionfiry Voyage to Maruuesnti
this difficult question. It is not my object
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&
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to bring forward any original discoveries,
fl
Ninth Report of HonoluluSailor's Home Society
nor do I expect to state much that will be
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Almanac
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a
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New Rockx
Key. Wim.iam F. Snow.—lt affords us new to any one who has made ethnology
study. As far as the limits of a
special
8
Marine Journal
great pleasure to welcome this gentleman, newspaper article permit, I will endeavor to
who left Honolulu several years ago to pur- give some idea of what European scholars
sue his studies in the United States. He have done and are doing for these languages,
at Harvard University, Cam- as well as some of the latest results of their
graduated
JANUARY 1, 1864.
labors.
bridge, Mass., in 1861. He then entered
There is perhaps no race which in proporthe Theological Seminary at Andover, tion to its numbers has been the subject of
Volume XXI.
where he remained over one year, but hear- so much interest and of such minute investiThe Friend starts upon the first year of ing his country's call for soldiers, to main- gation as the Polynesian. This is owing
only to the interesting and amiable charits majority strong and vigorous.
The tain the cause of liberty and right, he bid not
acter of the race, and the readiness with
practice of twenty years in the habit of strict adieu for a season to his much loved studies which they have embraced Christianity, but
sobriety and temperance, has given it a and enlisted as a private, in one of the also to the extraordinary uniformity which
It becoming prevails in their languages from Madagashealthy constitution, which, it is to be Massachusetts Regiments.
that he car to Hawaii, and from New Zealand to
his
arms
companions in
hoped, will enable it to resist the ordinary ef- known to
Formosa, extending thus, in spite of the inministry,
climate,
which
have
was
a
candidate
for
the
Christian
fects of disease and
tervening ocean, two-thirds around the
proved ruinous to so many. The Friend, in they unanimously elected him as their globe.
1843, laid down this principle, that all in- Chaplain, which opened the way for his or- Earl? Writers an Ike Polrn<-»inn Language
This resemblance is so striking that it did
toxicating liquors were injurious to the hu- dination. He officiated as Chaplain during
man constitution and the morals of the com- nine months, in the campaign under General not escape the notice of the early discoverers
in this ocean. Dr. Reinhold Forster, the
munity. Through evil and good report, and Foster, in North Carolina. At the close of celebrated naturalist of Capt. Cook's second
among all classes in society, this principle the period of his enlistment, he returned voyage, drew up a tablecontaining 47 words
has been fearlessly advocated. We believe North, and after preaching for a few Sab- taken from 11 Oceanic dialects, and the
it is the only safe, correct and scriptural baths in Massachusetts, lelt with his wife for corresponding terms in Malay, Mexican,
this table he
principle. Thousands now lying in the Honolulu. He arrived safely, and has al- Peruvian and Chilian. From languages
afinferred
that
the
Polynesian
with
to
acceptableness
now
been
ready
preached
great
have
grave of the drunkard, might
many analogies with the Malay, while
ford
living useful and happy lives, if they had the Bethel and Fort Street congregations. they present no point of contact with the
practiced this simple principle. Additional During his stay at the Islands, he will visit American languages. After him Mr. Anthousands are hurrying forward to a similar various parts of the group, and we are con- derson, in a comparative table, which was
doom, because they will not adopt this prin- fident will receive a cordial welcome from published at the end of Cook's third voyage,
drew attention to the striking resemblance
ciple. No drunkard shall inherit the king- all the mission families and others.
of the Polynesian numerals to those of
dom of Heaven. We do not maintain that
the Malay archipelago and Madagascar.
According to Max Muller, it was the
temperance is the only Christian virtue, but
We have received a copy of “The
we do hold that its practice secures its pos- Wesleyan Missionary Notices" of the work Abbe Lorenzo Hervas who first made what
sessor from an untold amount of sorrow and of Missions in the Friendly or Tonga Isl- he calls one of the most brilliant discoveries in the history of the science of language,
woe! Upon young and old, landsmen and ands. The crowded state of our columns the establishment of the Malay and Polyseamen, rich and poor, the Friend in the future, prevents us from publishing the new code of nesian family of speech, extending from the
as during twenty years past, will continue to laws for the Tonga Islands, but we shall do Island of Madagascar over 208 degrees of
losgitude to Easter Island," &c. From
urge total abstinence from all intoxicating so in some future number of the Friend.
For
CONTENTS
January, 1 864.
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what has been Mid, however, I think it evi- words common to the Malagasy (as I fol- Tahitian and Hawaiian, analyzing the
dent that the credit of this discovery is real- low Ellis in calling the language of Mada- structure of their roots, and investigating
ly due to Forster and Anderson. Hervas gascar) and the Polynesian are wanting in the laws of derivation and euphony, in acwas a Spanish Jesuit, who spent several the Malay; which confirmed, as he justly cordance with which the common stock of
years as a missionary in South America, thought, Forster's opinion that " all these words is modified in each dialect. He next
languages were derived from one very an- proceeds to make a most careful and elabowhere his attention was drawn to the
cient tongue, now lost," which held towards rate analysis of the grammatical structure,
parative study of languages. After his
turn to Europe, he lieed chiefly at Rome, j them all the relation of a common parent. the particles and formatives of each lanwhere his correspondence with Jesuit mis- M. d'UrvilJe goes on to advance an ingeni-, guage, after which he makes a comparison
sionaries in all parts of the world gave him ous hypothesis, which, however, will not of the numerals, and of 131 primitive words
great assistance in his philological research- stand the test of examination, that a conti- in all the nine languages mentioned above.
In his " Catalogue of Languages," nent like Australia, or at least an archipela- The result of this extensive and laborious
es.
published in the year 1800, he clearly stated go, once occupied part of Polynesia, inhabi- analysis is to prove that there is not only a
this relationship, which it was reserved for | ted by a people of whom the Polynesian fundamental and close affinity betwten these
a Hnmboldt to demonstrate.
tribes are but the remnnnt that have sur- languages in respect to their vocabulary, but
A few years later William Marsdcn, who vived some great convulsion of the globe. that their construction is so similar that they
was the first to investigate with accuracy In that case the Malays would have been may be considered as belonging to one and
the history of the East Indian archipelago, but colonists from the supposed Polynesian the same grammatical system, and pervaded
arrived independently at the same conclu- continent, who had followed the general by the same modes of thought. Humboldt
also showed that the Tagala, the leading
sions. He considered all the insular nations course of the trade winds.
I'ul
r
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language of the Phillippine Islands, is by
View
of
Ibe
Nation.
as colonies from the Malays, whose original
I.iiiiv'm
The Rev. Dunmore Lang, principal of the far the richest and most perfect of these
home was the Island of Sumatra, and their
common speech he termed the Great Poly- Australian College, at Sydney, in 1834, languages, and that it may even be considnesian.
published his " View of the Origin and Mi- ered as the type of the family. "It possesCrawford's Theory.
grations of the Polynesian Nation," of which ses," he said, "all the forms collectively of
John Crawford, in his great work on the an able review appeared in the Hawaiian which particular ones are found singly in
East Indian Archipelago, published in 1820, Spectator. The object of the author ap- other dialects; and it has preserved them all
in which he gave a valuable comparative pears to have been, first, to prove the Asiatic with very trifling exceptions unbroken, and
vocabulary, advanced a very different theory, origin of the Polynesian Islanders, which in entire harmony and symmetry. * *
which has occasioned a great deal of discus- he does satisfactorily, and secondly, to show It was necessary, in order to display the
sion, and is not without its advocates even that South America was peopled by way of highest perfection of which the organism of
at the present day. He supposed that the the South Sea Islands, so that the American this stock of languages is capable, to exhibit
basis of each barbarous language was origi- Indians are but the descendants of a Poly- the system of verbs in the Tagala."
The Sanscrit Klrinnu in the Malay.
nally distinct, each tribe being a distinct nesian colony. His arguments for this latrace,"and properly indigenous. The com- ter conclusion are more ingenious than solid
Humboldt observes that nearly all the
mon words in each dialect he supposed to or convincing. He also draws an interest- Sanscrit words exisitng in the Malay lanhave been derived from a foreign language, ing comparison between these languages and guages are found only in the Malay proper,
which he calls the Great Polynesian, and the Chinese.
the Javanese and Bughis, but are wanting
which was spread, as <he imagined, by a Chauiisso and Hnmboldt on the Polynesian in the other languages of this stock. Hence
Language.
more civilized people, by means of conquest
it is evident that such words must have been
The earliest really scientific analysis of introduced after the separation of the Madaand commercial intercourse, over the whole
Archipelago. On this subject we briefly re- the structure of a Polynesian language, with gascar and Polynesian families from the
mark that his theory affords no explanation which we are acquainted, is the work on the Malay stock. Yet this period must have
of the dispersion of the Polynesian race over Hawaiian language published at Berlin in been very remote, since these Sanscrit words
the islands of the Pacific Ocean. Besides 1837, by Adelbert yon Chamisso, the poet, are pure and genuine, and free from the
we have good reason to believe that what- who had been the naturalist of the Russian corruptions which the modern Indian lanever superiority in civilization is enjoyed by Exploring Expedition, under Kotzebue, in guages display. But Sanscrit was a dead
the East Indian islanders, was derived by the years 1815—1818. It is a work of rare language 300 B. C. The Javanese myththem from Continental India, long after the ability, considering the meagre materials ology and literature also prove the great andispersion of the insular races from their com- which the author had at his command. In tiquity of the Indian civilization of Java.
mon centre, and not from his imaginary the year 1838, appeared a work by Baron For instance, both theirreligious books, and
Great Polynesian, Again, the words which William yon Humboldt, the distinguished the style and decorations of the temples
are common to all these languages are such statesman and scholar, which marked a new show that the kind of religion which was
as are least likely to have been borrowed by era in the history of the science of language, introduced into the island was Buddhism in
one race from another, as the pronouns, the and which first fixed on an impregnable its original spirituality, and very different
numerals, the names of family relations, of basis the relationship of the Malayo-Poly- from the degraded form of it now prevailing
parts of the body, of the great objects of na- nesian languages. This great work On in the neighboring countries.
ture, and all the simplest ideas of every-day the Kawi Language in the Island of Java,"
During this early period the Javanese
life. The Saxons, for example, learned to which was edited after the author's death princes were lords of the Eastern seas, and
use many Norman-French words, but most by his friend and assistant, M. Buschmann, spread the language and culture of the Hinof their household words remained Saxon. has ever since been regarded as a model and doos to other islands of the archipelago.
So did their numerals, so did their pronouns masterpiece of philological research. In the The magnificent remains of temples and
and so in the highest degree did their gram- words of Prof. Dc Vere, " the Kawi served palaces, still existing in Java, are undeniamar.
him as a canvas on which to weave those ble proofs of their ancient power and refineDamaat dlrTitle's Report.
truths and that wisdom, which have placed ment. It was long after the Indian period
Dumont d'Urville's report on the Philolo- his name in universal comparative philology of Javanese ascendancy, and as late as 1300
gy of the French Exploring Expedition, du- by the side of that of Leibnitz."
or 1400 A. D., that Mohammedanism was
ring the years 1825—1829, published in
In this work, which occupies three quarto introduced into the archipelago, when a large
1833, reflects great credit on its author. volumes, he first lays down the fundamental number of Arabic words, together with the
Besides other valuable materials, it contains principles which govern the development of Arabic alphabet were adopted by the Malays.
a comparative vocabulary of seven Oceanic language, and shows the influence of the Since then the Malays have been the prelanguages, comprising over eight hundred structure of language on the intellectual dominant race, and their language the genwords in the Madagascar, New Zealand, development of races. He then institutes a eral medium of commercial intercourse
Tongan, Tahitian, Hawaiian and Malay most minute and searching examination of throughout the Archipelago.
the nine principal languages of the Malay Bopp's Thrort of the Sanscrit Origin ol
languages.
Polynesian.
In the able essay which accompanied it, stock, viz: the Malagasy, Malay, Javanese,
Besides the comparatively late infusion
ha drew attention to the fart that a class of Bughis, Tagala, New Zealand, Tongan,
com-,
re-'
ii..h,
•
"
�of Sanscrit words mentioned above, Wm.
Humboldt held that there was a second class
of Sanscrit words extending to remote dialects, such as the Tagala and Polynesian.
The wide diffusion of these words he attributes to an older form of the Sanscrit or
"pre-Sanscrit" language. This idea was taken
up by Prof. Bopp, so justly celebrated as a
profound philologist, whose comparative
grammar of the Indo-European languages,
will forever form, as Max Muller says, the
safe and solid foundation of comparative
philology.
In 1841 he published an elaborate treatise
on the relation between the iWalayo-Polynesian and the Indo-European languages. As
the modern languages of the South of Europe grew up out of the ruins of the Latin
language, whose grammatical structure had
crumbled to pieces, so Prof. Bopp thought
that the Malayo-Polynesian had arisen out
of the wreck of the Sanscrit. But the dissolution of the grammatical structure of the
Sanscrit in the Oceanic languages had been
much more thorough than that of the Latin
in ift daughters, which preserve much of
the old system of" conjugation and have
wholly abandoned it only in their treatment
of the nouns. The Malayo-Polynesian
idioms, on the contrary, he says, " have entirely forsaken the path in which their Sanscrit mother moved; they have taken off the
old garment and put on a new one, or appear, as in the islands of the Pacific, in complete nudity." The result is that the only
certain and reliable proofs of derivation will
be wanting, since grammatical affinity is out
of the question, and we can only depend on
isolated verbal comparison, which throws
open the door to the wildest conjectures.
In view of the important bearing of the
question on the early history of mankind,
and of the fact that a somewhat similar theory has been recently advanced by Dr. Rae,
of Hana, I may be pardoned for dwelling
on it at some length. In justice to Dr. Rae,
I most add that he reverses the relationship,
making Sanscrit the child and Polynesian
the parent language.
Few scholars, I think, in the present
state of the science of language, would endorse Bopp's theory, that the Polynesian is
merely a descendant of the Sanscrit in the
last stages of decay, and I doubt whether
that illustrious scholar would now adhere to
the views which he expressed 22 Years ago.
Everything about this language smiws that
it is in a primitive stage of developement,
in its childhood, so to speak, and that, instead of having lost its inflections, it has
never had any to lose.
While most of Bopp's comparisons appear
far-fetched and fanciful, he has pointed
out some striking coincidences, especially in
the pronouns and numerals, which I will
insert here. He compares the Polynesian
•
an languages, as in me." The Hawaiian
na, rain, the Malay ujan, Malagasy urana,
he refers to the Sanscrit varshana; the
Hawaiian wahine, Tongan fafine, and Malagasy rat»a»e,tothe Sanscrit oadhtl, vadhuku;
the Polynesian po, night, to the Sanscrit
ksapo; wa'a or vaka, a canoe, to the Sanscrit pluvaka; and la'au or rakau, a tree, to
the Sanscrit vrks'a, Pracrit, rukk'a, and
•' It may be accidental," he
Gipsey ruk.
says, " that the Polynesian ra for sun
agrees with the Sanscrit rati, or wetu, a
star, with ketu, a comet, or wai, water, with
wdri, or awi, a river, with Apa, water, or
pakau, a wing, with paksa, or reo, speech,
with rava, voice, oxaire, to go, (a mistake for
haere,) with ardmi. I go, or tore, way, with
tarami. I go over. But that accident should
"
have played her game with all these words
is not to be believed." After making all
necessary deductions I am inclined to believe, with Pritchard, that there will remain
a few cases which cannot be attributed to
accidental coincidence, but by no means
such as to indicate a family relationship.
Such words may be relics of the primeval
unity of human speech, and as old as language itself. A manifest analogy has also
been found in the pronouns and numerals of
the Arabic, Egyptian and Mongolian languages with those of the Indo-European
class. There is much greater resemblance
both in words and structure between the
Malay and Indo-Chinese languages than between either of them and the Sanscrit.
Quite a list could be given, if necessary, of
Chinese and Polynesian words that have
some resemblance. For instance, compare
the Chinese ngo, 1, with the Micronesian
nga, the Chinese yu or ua, rain, and Polynesian ua, Chinese ngau, to bite, and Polynesian ngau or nau. to chew, Chinese Kotsau, blood, and Polynesian koko, Chinese
Thai, the sea, and Polynesian tai. Sec.
Many of these analogies would no doubt disappear on closer investigation.
I'rol. Buschmann on Bopp's Theory.
Prof. Buschmann, in a work published in
1843, on the Tahitian and Marquesan languages, rejects entirely the theory of Bopp.
He says that the three great families of languages, the Indo-European, the Semitic or
Arabian, and the Malay. " have no other affinity to each other than is common to the
human race in general." Again he says,
to sacrifice half the facts than
"toIt is better
supply them with vague inventions, which
bring suspicion even on those whose correctness is proved. But in declaring this opinion, I find myself opposed to some modern
lndologues, who think that they can solve
all etymological problems with their Sanscrit.
When we have to found etymologies on
such varied permutations of letters, or upon
essential changes in the form of words, we
have arrived upon ground where all certainlua, two, with the Sanscrit dwa, and the ty ceases, and arbitrary, multiform hypotheLatin duo; the Polynesian torn, three, with ses come into play. How can we hope to
the Sanscrit tri; the Malagasy effatra, four, find safe anchorage upon the deep sea ?"
with the Sanscrit c/iatwaras, Latin, quadra; The True Method of Inrclifc-atiufc- the
Subject.
and lima with the Celtic lamh, a hand. The
Here we would remark, that, in order to
Sanscrit pronoun of the first person, aham,
he compares with the Malagasy zaho, New draw safe conclusions from the comparison
Zealand ahau, and Hawaiian au; and ma in of languages, it is necessary to conform to
the dual and plural of the first person as in the following well-established maxims: 1.
maua, makou, he identifies with the m of We are not authorized to compare any given
the oblique cases in the singular in Europe. language with one entirely disconnected
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THE FRIEND, JANUARY, 1864.
with it, without having first compared it
with the intermediate links. As Bunsen
remarks, Chinese and German may be of
the same stock, but it would be madness to
compare German words with Chinese. 2.
In comparing languages of different families we must compare tb* most ancient form
of the one with the most ancient of the
other. In comparing Polynesian with Malay or Malagasy, for instance, we must view
thelanguage as a whole and not base any conclusions upon Hawaiian or Tahitian forms
which may have lost or softened down some
of the original consonants. No one can
doubt that ika and not fa is the original
form of the word for fish. So kite is the
original of ike, "to know," kupenga of upena,
"net," and kese of the forms kehe, 'ese, ke, and
'c, "other" or " strange." That form is to be
considered original which accounts for "all
the rest. Thus saka is the original of sa'a,
faka,fa'a, and ha'a, to dance.
But when we would rise a step higher,
and include the whole Malayo-Polynesian
family of languages in a still higher classification, it is necessary to take a wider range,
and to select the primitive form of a word
from a comparison of all the Malayo-Polynesian languages. Thus, undoubtedly, the
Malay and Javanese ujan, " rain," is older
than the Polynesian ua; the Malay tatik,
than the Polynesian forms tasi, tahi
" sea,"
tai; the Bughis and Samoan stmt, than
and
the Tongan huhu, Hawaiian v, " breast."
Again, takut, the Malay for fear, is the original of the Polynesian mataku, mata'u and
maka'u; and sakit, Malay for sick, of masaki,
mahadi and ma'i. Some apparent analogies
disappear on a closer examination of the
original meaning of words. Thus many
persons have observed the resemblance between the Hawaiian mele, and the Greek
melos, a song. But the latter originally
meant a " limb," "indmber," and afterwards,
or strain." It
in a tropical sense,
"
is necessary in such inquiries to seek
primitive and material meaning of a Vord,
and carefully distinguish it from the later
spiritual or figurative signification.
Hale's Report of C. S. Kxploring F.xpedltion.
Horatio Hale's Report of the United
States Exploring Expedition, on Ethnology,
published in 1846, marks an era in our
knowledge, of Polynesia, and leaves very
little to be done in regard to the comparison
of the Polynesian dialects with each other.
The chapter which treats of the Polynesian
migrations is far superior to everything else
that has been written on the subject. He
shows that Hawaii is the key word which
unlocks the mystery of the Polynesian migrations, and that the Samoan group, and
the Island of Savaii in particular, may be
regarded as the centre from which Polynesia
was colonised. He gives us a comparative
grammar of Polynesian, which is generally
accurate, besides a vocabulary of about
1100 radical words in their original Polynesian form, l. c., that form which will account
for all the rest. Under each radical are
given the various forms which it takes in
the different dialects and a list of its derivatives and compounds. This great work,
which contains grammars and vocabularies
of several languages previously unknown,
will be a lasting memorial of its author and
an honor to his country.
To
eo»tia««i.
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Madagascar.
Senator
THE FRIEND.
JANUARY
Sumner’s Speeches.
We would most respectfully acknowledge,
as a special favor from the Hon. Senator
Sumner, a copy of his speech on " Our
Foreign Relations," a copy of his oration on
"The Rebellion; its Origin and Mainspring," and a copy of a document entitled
" Our Domestic Relations." If any of our
American readers are troubled with a spinal
affection or weakness in their joints when
contemplating the prospects of their beloved
country, we would earnestly recommend to
them u thorough perusal of these and other
speeches of Senator Sumner. One of our
clerical brethren says that he has read aloud
to his wife, Mr. Sumner's speech on " Our
Foreign Relations." He speaks of it as
most admirable. This speech appears to
have attracted special attention in England.
It is unquestionably one of his very ablest
speeches. We have read this as we have
read his other speeches, with profound respect for Mr. Sumner's abilities as a statesman, an orator, a jurist and most worthy
representative of the political principles of
the good old Bay State—Massachusetts.
The race of giants is not dead ! The career
of Senator Sumner is one of the most interesting, remarkable and instructive. It seems
but as yesterday since he was struck down
by the dastardly blow of a chivalric son of
South Carolina. The grave has closed over
his mortal remains, Senator Sumner, however, walks the Senate Chamber, and wields
a most potent influence over the destinies of
the great Republic. His views and opinions
as unfolded in those great speeches, " Freedom National; Slavery Sectional," " The
Landmark of Freedom," " The Crime
against Kansas," and " Barbarism of Slavery," are now giving shape to the policy of
the American people in regard to the
African race.
By late papers we regret to notice the
announcement of the death of Mr. Sumner's
brother George, whose talents and fame
were so honorable to himself and country.
.
1, 1864.
Editor’s Table.
Pitis in Amkkica—By Edward Labnulagr.
Translated l>y Mary L. Booth. New York
C. Soribncr. IHG3.
:
The writer of this book is one of the ino*t
distinguished of the present generation of
the literary men of Frnnce. He has published
many works of a legal, historical and political nature. Some of his writings have related to the United States and their history.
In 1858, he published a work entitled
"History of the Political Institutions in the
United States, from 1620 to 1753." He
has recently published some " essays " or
struggle now ra" papers," relating to the
ging in America, and he shows by unmistakeable proofs that his sympathies are with
the North. Read the following paragraph
France, gives
" America, so badly judged indemocracy
that
the spectacle of a fruitful
holds fast to the gospel, and makes Christianity the essential condition of liberty. A
people risking its tortunes upon the exorcism
of slavery, is the grandest sight that this
nineteenth century has seen. Here is an
example which ought not to be lost, and
which I signalize for all pious souls, for all
generous hearts, that do not despair of God,
or of the future."
It is refreshing and animating to read the
utterances of a mind like Laboulage, or of
Gasparin. Rest assured their names will
not be forgotten whefssPiis fearful war has
an end. Senator Sumner, in his
great speech on the 10th of September, in
New York, remarks, in regard to the noble
writers of England who have defended
America, " for the honor of England, let
it be known, that there are Englishmen
who have stood firm and unshaken amidst
the painful recreancy. Their names cannot
be forgotten." Such are the names of
Cairnes, Cobden, Bright, Mill, Newman and
others.
We would call the attention of our
But we have wandered from our " text," readers to the essay of Prof. Alexander, of
which was Laboulage's " Paris in America."
Oahu College, upon the " Polynesian LanThis is a most interesting, racy, spicy, live- guage," &c. His remarks will be concluded
ly and entertaining book. Although the in our next issue.
writer never visited America, yet he understands the American people and appreciates
Before our next number is issued, we
their characrer. He fancies himself spendhope to visit the island of Kauai, for a few
ing a few days in Boston, and while there
days, and we rejoice that we can leave our
visits schools, attends political meetings, pulpit so ably supplied—the Rev. Mr. Snow
goes to church, visits among the people, and having consented to officiate during our abthereby is afforded an opportunity of de- sence.
scribing the salient points ofthe character of
a Bostonian and of Yankees in general.
Letters have been received by the
We can recommend the book to our readers Chaplain for E. H. Child, of Haddam, Ct.,
as worthy of perusal.
and Richard Peters, of Brooklyn, N. Y.
:
This large and populous island appears
destined to play a more conspicuous part in
the commercial, political and religious affairs of the nations of the earth, than it hitherto has done. We regret that our limits
do not allow us to present our readers with
a full and thorough resume of all that is at
present known in regard to that island. We
can only refer our readers to Ellis's "Three
Visits to Madagascar," in 1853, 1854, 1856,
and also to a most interesting article in the
American Eclectic Magazine, for November,
copied from Fraser's Magazine. This latter article brings down the history of the
island to the very latest dates. Our readers will remember the letter of Mr. Ellis
published in the November number of the
Friend.
The history of the island during the last
quarter of a century shows that French
brandy, Catholic priests, Puritan missionaries, intriguing traders, ambitious adventurers, and last of all, the celebrated Madame
PfeifTer, have played no unimportant part in
the checkered scenes of that island. So terribly has the country suffered from the intemperance of the rulers, in times past, that
one of the first articles of the new Constitution contains this clause :
Her Majesty shall not drink intoxicating
"
liquors."
The new Sovereign ascends the throne
under the name of Rabodo I. She was the
wife of the late King, who was put to death
by his chiefs.
We can only allude to one most singular
and remarkable incident in the history of
Madagascar. In 1845, one English and
two
French men-of-war attacked Tamatavc,
but were repulsed by the native soldiers.
In the engagement certain English and
French soldiers and sailors were killed, and
in defiance their skulls were placed upon
poles, where they remained for eight years !
The Queen of Madagascar haughtily sent
word to
English authorities of Mauritius,
" Each of all the kings of the earth has had
his land apportioned to him by God, and
each rules his own land in his own way.
Our Queen attempts not to rule your Queen
and your Queen must not attempt to rule
ours." She refused to hold intercourse with
foreign nations, and intercourse wus cut off
from 1845 to 1853, when it was renewed by
Mr. Ellis, who collected among the merchants of Mauritius t15,000, the indemnitymoney demanded by the Queen of Madagascar. The religious history of the island
abounds with incidents of most thrilling
interest.
The Russian Admiral Lessofisky pays Admiral Farragut
the high compliment of calling him "the m»l
remarkable and successful dstsl leader of the age.
''
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THE FRIEND, JANUARY, 186 1.
Voyage to Marquesas
Islands; or Report
Missionary
W. PARKER, Delegate of the
llnwniinu Miniomir; Society.
By Rev. B.
to
The schooner,.. Matwokawai, chartered th(*
RiinnliAo
in
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take
supplies to the missionaries in tne
-
il,.
miccinnaripfi
Marquesan Islands, sailed from Honolulu
on the 24th of August. By appointment of
the Board of the Hawaiian Evangelical Association I went as their delegate to attend
the annual meeting of the missionaries, and
confer with them on subjects relating to the
interests of the missionary work and the
propagation of the Gospel of Christ in that
group of Islands.
Our passage was a long one. For the
first three days after leaving the harbor of
Honolulu, we had light winds and calms,
till off the most Southern part of Hawaii.
Here we took the usual trade winds. With
them we ran for one week to Lat. 11, N.,
where the trades left us, and for eighteen
days we had calms, light winds and head
winds.
During these eighteen days we
made scarcely more than two degrees of
latitude, though by a strong easterly current, and an occasional light south wind, we
made easting, and were at one time about
five degrees to the eastward of the Marquesan Islands. We crossed the line in
Long. 13, 49, thirty-seven days after leaving Honolulu. On the 6th of October, forty-three davs out, we made the Island of
Uuhuga, one of the most northerly of the
the mission was limited to fourteen days.
In this time, the supplies were to be taken
to the six different stations on three islands
—the mission families to be taken from
their respective stations to the place of general meeting—the busines of the meeting
transacted, and at its close the several families to be returned to their stations. Considerable time was required to get from one
station to the other—and more to get from
one island to another island.
We made the passage from station to station and from island to island, often by beating, with the wind almost directly ahead.
It was easy to see, if the work was to be
done in the days assigned for it, we must
work with our might. As our arrival at the
island was so unexpected by the mission
families, and our time for doing the work so
short, none of the wives of the missionaries
left their stations to attend the meeting.
My time at the stations was necessarily
very short, usually no longer than was required to land the supplies, and take the
missionaries on board.
When the wants of the vessel occasioned
a longer delay, I improved the time to visit
the schools, travel up the valleys, call at the
villages, attend a meeting when one was to
be held at the station, converse with natives
as oppoatunity offered.
In giving some account of the mission
work in the islands for the last year, I depend partly on the annual report presented
by each missionary at the general meeting,
group. We ran along in near the shore, and this account may as well be given as we
hoping to find the Bay at which reside the pass along in our voyage from station to
Messrs. Lawsons and other foreigners, in- station, to collect the missionaries, beginning
tending to touch there, as the vessel was in with the Island of
I'apou.
need of supplies. Our firewood had been
mission
station
is on the North West
we
The
weeks
before
made
exhausted nearly two
Its location is unmistakeland. But not knowing the exact position side of the island. four
long spurs of the
of the Bay, and no one coming off to the ably marked by
schooner, we bore away for the Island of mountains, running up far above the other
Uapou, lying about 35 miles to the south of parts of the range, immediately back of the
Uahuga. We ran along the north and mission station, and about three miles diswest parts of the Island, and went some tant from it. This station was first taken
during the last voyage of the Morning Star
distance past the mission station, not knowing its location. No one from the shore to the islands. Kauwealoha was then locacoming off, the boat was got out and sent ted here, at the request of the highest chief
ashore and it was found we had passed the on that Island, and by the consent of the
mission station some miles. Here we took natives at the Bay where he lives. Populaon board a Marquesan, who knew the loca- tion of the island is 971. In his annual retion of the Mission, and stood back for the port the missionary says:
Bay.
" I have now been here seventeen months
When we were again opposite the station —have had religious services with the nathe missionary, Kauwealoha, saw us, came tives every Sabbath day, at the station or in
off and piloted us in to the good, safe har- some other part of the island. At the close
bor of Hakaekau, at the Island of Uapou— of the morning service have had a Sabbathour first place of anchorage after leaving school. I have preached the word of life
at the station, and in other parts of the islHonolulu, and forty-live days out.
Frem Kauwealoha we learned that the and, but have not yet seen the inhabitants
missionaries and their families were well, turning to the Lord. I have hope that He
at his latest dates from them, and engaged will awaken them, and cause His truth to
in their work at the different stations. They take root in their hearts. 1 have commenced
had relinquished all expectation of a vessel a course of visiting from house to house,
visiting them from Oahu this year, as it was and intend to continue it. In these visits I
so much later than any of our previous an- am always kindly received. Some portion
nual visits had been. But they were most of my time is spent in manual labor—cultihappy at our arrival, greeted us joyfully, vating the soil. In this way I partly supply
family."
and gave us a most cordial welcome. The my wants, and procure food for my
One man at the station, it is thought,
families had not seriously suffered from the
want of food or clothing, and yet our arrival gives evidence of true discipleship to Christ
was opportune, and the supplies we took —but had not yet been baptized. There is,
much needed by them, tit is well the at this station, a school of eighteen scholars.
Board delayed no longer in sending the ves- I spent an hour in hearing them read and
answer questions; seven were readers, six in
sel.)
the
work.ol
spelling, five in the alphabet and words of
lor
domj;
The time allowed
. ,
letters. One read in the Hawaiian
bible—and as well as a Hawaiian himself
would read it. From questions put and
answers given, it seemed to be read intelligently, and from different portions of the bible as they were given out to be read.
On the return passage I spent a Sabbath
at this station, and preached to those who
assembled, with Kauwealoha to interpret.
two
|T" I* continued ]
James Hunnewell, Esq.
We are highly gratified to notice in a late
copy of the New York Observer, that this
gentleman has donated $6000 to the funds
of Oahu College. We hope other well disposed friends of education will "go and do
likewise," so that Institution may be placed
upon a permanent foundation.
It has been our privilege, during years
past, to receive frequent communications
from Mr. Hunnewell. In a letter, dated
Boston, June 24th, 1863, we £nd some remarks relating to the landing of the missionaries on these islands, in 1820, which
are worthy of publication. After reading
Steen Bifle, the Danish commander's, remarks, as published in the Friend, he remarks :
" I have never seen the true cause given
for the delay in granting permission for the
first missionaries, by the brig Thaddeus, to
land on the islands, in 1820—which was the
objection of old Mr. John Young, whose influence was considerable at that time. You
may remember I was on the spot at the
time and had a little knowledge of the language, and was personally acquainted with
Mr. Young and with many of the principal
chiefs. [Mr. Hunnewell was first officer of
the brig.] Mr. Young to me, at his own
house, professed to be very glad that the
missionaries had come among them to preach
and to teach. He
got down his old
and I saw him
bible, brushed the
reading it on my visit to his house, while
awaiting the action of the Council of Chiefs,
then assembled at Kailua. All the chiefs
that I conversed with were alike rejoiced
that the missionaries had come to teach
them the Palapala. Impatient at the delay
in giving them permission to land, I demanded of them (that is, the chiefs) the
reason why they delayed the permission to
land, when all professed to be glad that they
had come to teach them. The reply of the
chiefs was that Olohana (John Young) in
their councils objected, saying that King
George would be huhu (or displeased) if they
allowed them to land, and was disposed to
delay their landing until they could obtain
the permission of King Keorgie. This delay
was compromised by granting permission
to land for one year, (which is well known.)
I distinctly remember Naihe as one of the
prominent chiefs who gave the information
and explanation at the time. I was most
acquainted with him and his wife Kapaolani,
having lived neighbors and friends at Honolulu in 1817, 1818.
" I have received the consignment of two
bales of cotton, near 600 pounds, from Mr.
Whitney, now on its way home in tbe Arctic, this being the first consignment of the
kind. It gives me great pleasure to receive
it, and it shall have my best efforts to obtain
satisfactory sales."
�THE FRIEND, JANUARY, IS6 4.
6
RTeNhptoAineruSociety.
HSfaolnimurse’
.
Jmt nine yean have passed away sinoe the
enterprise wa* undertaken of building a Sailor's
Home m Honolulu. It has.fallen to my lot as
Chairman of the Executive Committee, to prepare
the Annual Reports, which have been read and
publiibed. 1 could wish this duty might dovolvo
upon aome other member of the Board of Truetew batfrom my position as Chaplain, it has
been argued that I should not decline this duty.
So far as familiar acquaintance with the internal
and external management of the " Home," was
concerned, I cannot plead ignorance, for scarcely
a day has passed since the Homo was built, that
I have not visited the building and hocame more
or led acquainted with the inmates, and, furthermore, acquainted with the unwearied efforts
ofMrs. Thrum and Mrs. Oat, to do all in their
power for the oorafort and welfare of the boarders. Mo one who has not become thus intimately acquainted with the daily management of tho
Home, can have but a fuint idea of the difficulties attending the carrying forward such a boarding establishment. Some of those difficulties
were foreseen, and others havo been made apparent from year to year. With the best of management the loss upon the bills has been 10 per
cent. Thus Mrs. Thrum and Mrs. Out have
really been the most generous contributors to
support tho Home. They have contributed, although sometimes reluctantly, and by compulsion, hundred* of dollars where others have donated their tent. Still in thisrespect the loss upon
the bills of the boarders has not been greater
than at the large Homos of London and New
York. In some respects we have been even more
successful than have tho managers of those establishments.
It was never expected tho Home would bo a
money-making establishment, and it has only
been by the strictest economy that the institution
has been carried along. I am happy to report
that as usual the home has been kept open another year, and it has to-day from twenty to
thirty hoarders sitting at its tables. When a
visitor witnessos the quiet and ordet which pervades the establishment, as much so its that of
the best boarding house here or elsewhere, I
think he must acknowttge that the sailor is far
better off who becomBK inmate of the Home,
while on shore, than those who go elsewhere.
The question arises, with all our experience,
with a knowledge of the difficulties in the way,
and obstacles to be overcome, " Shall the Home
be carried forward or shall it be given up?"
This is an important question. If given up,
then we have only to disband and surrender our
Charter back to the Government: we have merely
to announce, that all things considered we have
abandoned the enterprise, and hereafter no efforts will be made for the improvement of seamen during their temporary sojourn amongst us.
This would be the easiest method. This is what
many doubtless desire. It will save money to
the friends of the cause.
Rest assured that 1 am far, very far, from
recommending any such course. I never felt
more inclined to urge forward a liberal support
of the institution. I have witnessed the good
whioh has been accomplished, and whioh is now
being done by the establishment. To abandon
the enterprise would be a lasting disgraco to the
good people of Honolulu and of the islands generally. Oar motto should be "onward!" and
under all the difficulties and perplexities attending the enterprise, endeavor to do tho best that
oar limited meant will allow, and If more funds
are needed, to call upon the community and the
friends of Seamen elsewhere to oome forward
with their means.
I am most happy to report, that the home
this evening is not only oat of debt, but has
more than one hundred dollars in the handa of
oar treasurer. During the past year no repairs
haw bean made upon the building, but the time
has oome when something ought to be done.
The main building is suffering for the want of a
new coat of paint, and somo slight ropairs. The
bedding, too, needs to be renewed in part, and
some other outlays ought to be made, tho whole
amounting, as near as I can now estimato. to
between four and five hundred dollars. Ono
fourth fart of that amount wo have on band,
and it is to bo hoped the balanco may bo forthcoming from the friends of the institution. Perhaps somo of our liberal-minded merchants may
be inclined to give oil, paints and such other
articles as aro needed, while it is to be hoped
others muy bo found who will send a contribution of sheets, pillow-cases and bed-spreads,
which arc now much needed to koep our supply
gcod.
It must be borne in mind, that at the first
starting of this enterprise it was fully understood
that to seamen-boarders the lodging was to be
furnished gratis. The price charged for board
it was never supposed would be sufficient to sustain the establishment. There was a margin
left, to bo supplied by tho benevolent in the community. This is the method pursued by the
friends of seamen in England and America. Experience bus shown that wo must pursue the
same plan if wo would see tlie Homo prosperous
and useful.
Under theso circumstances I trust the Trustees
will adopt such measures as, in their wisdoni,
they deem wisest and best.
S. 0. Damon,
Chairman of Eimt/nr Committee,
ReofptTorheasueSociety.
HSornilmu’es
Honolulu, Nov. 23, 18C3.
To the Honolulu Sailor's Home Society :
At the date of the last annual Report of your
Treasurer, (Nov. 20th, 1862,) there was cash in
his hands amounting to eight dollars and seventy
cents, and there were unpaid bills outstanding
against the Society amounting to $124 07; all
of which were paid during the month of November, so that at the end of November the Society
was free from debt, and has remained so evor
—
British Civil Wars.— War Debts.
There are no less than thirty-seven rebellions recorded in English history, between
the time of William the Conqueror, A. D.
1069, and the Irish outbreak in 1803.
Several others have since occurred. The
British foreign wars have been incessant,
and their expenses have been enormous.
That of the American revolution was six
hundred and thirty millions of dallars, and
the contest with the first Napoleon cost five
thousand seven liundercd and ninety-five
millions.
A Fable.—Perhaps some of you have
read the modem fable—as good as anything
in ./Esop, 1 think, although it is new—the
sparrow and the eagle. One day the sparrow went to the eagle, nnil said to him,
your royalty, I see that you
" May it plcnse kids
and lambs, that never
fly away with
did any harm to anybody. There is no
creature in the world so malignant as the
cat. She prowls around our nests, cats up
our young, and bites off our own heads.
She feeds so daintily she must be good eating herself. She is lighter to enrry than a
kid, and then you would get a famous grip
in her loose fur! Why don't you feed on
cat ?" " Oh," replied the eagle, " 1 had a
worm here this morning, who asked me,
' Why don't you feed on sparrow V Is that
a piece of worm's skin that I see on your
beak, child ?"
The sparrow cleaned her
head on her feathers, and said, •'1 should
like to see the worm that asked you that
question." " Stand forth, worm," said the
eagle; the worm appeared ; the sparrow
snapped him up, and then went on with his
argument against cats. Rev. W. R. Alger.
—
since.
Good Humor.—Keep in good humor. It
Tho receipts and disbursements havo been as is not great calamities that embitter exis-
follows:
tence; it is the petty vexations, the small
Chas. R. Bishop, Treasurer, in Account Current jealousies, the little disappointments, the
with the Honolulu Sailor's HomeSociety:
minor miseries, that make the heart heavy
and the temper sour. Don't let them. AnNov. 20—To Cash on hand
$ 8 70 ger is a pure waste of vitality; it is always
from 14 Trusteed 36 00 foolish,
and always disgraceful, except in
" Am'trec'd
5 mos. rent of cellar 50 00 some very rare cases, when it is kindled by
" " for
U. Lewere 19 89
"•' " dona. Tin C.
C. Skiers
f> 08 seeing wrong done to another; and even
"m " "•• G.
s.
Damon 3 40 that noble rage seldom mends the matter.
C.
"
"
Keep in good humor.
1863
No man does his best except when he is
Nov. 20—From Honschlaegor & Stapenhorst for 1 year's rent of cellar to
cheerful. A light heart makes nimble
$120 00 hands, and keeps the mind free and alert.
date
No misfortune is so great as one that sours
07 the temper. Until cheerfulness is lost,
1862
nothing is lost! Keep in good humor !
Nov.—By paid 0. II. lowers" account $29 89
The company of a good humored man is
Q. C. Sidcrs' account
"
—"
a
perpetual feast; he is welcomed every46 08
lead pipe, fto.
40 60 where—eyes glisten at his approach, and
—By paid S. 0. Damon, sundries
difficulties vanish in his presence. Frank—"
" A. Bivius, glazing. Ac. 7 50 lin's
indomitable good humor did as much
1863
for his country in the old Congress a;.
Nov. 23—Bal. on hand, carried to now
120 00 Adams' fire or JcfTerson's wisdom; he clothaccount
ed wisdom with smiles, and softened conten$244 07 tious minds into acquiescence.
Keep in
Respectfully submitted: Chas. R. Bisuop.
good humor!
A good conscience, a sound stomach, a
clean skin, are the elements of good humor.
In battle or business, whatever the game,
In law or in love, it it ever the tame;
Get them, and keep them, and—be sure to
In the struggle for power, or the scramble for keep in good humor.
Let this be your motto—Rely on yourself!
“He always wins who sideswith God,
For whether the prise be a ribbon or throne,
To him no chance ia lost."
The viotor is he who can go it alone!"
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,
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Almanacks for 1862.
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New Rocks —In the track of teasels bound from
this port lo Sau r'runciaoo, lie, what are called M
some ohartH, " Heed's Hocks," on others, " l-'ulmouth Shoals," having been discovered by the U. 8.
PORT OF HONOLULU, S. I.
sloop-of-war Falmouth, Capt. Rood, in 1850. These
rocks lie, according to the statement of the discoverer,
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ARRIVALS.
in N. Lat. 37 '24', and West Long! 187° 27', and
But
about five days' sail from San Francisco.
30—Am wh ship Gov Troup, Ashley, from OchoUk, via
Hilo. Ofl and < itthough lying thus directly in the track of vessels
wh ship Mount Wallaston, Willis, frm OchoUk
bound to that port, it is somewhat remarkable that Dec. I—Am via
Hilo. Off and on.
they have never been seen by others. In 1868, Capt.
7—Am wh ship MassachusctU, Greene, from Lahaina,
Baker, of the bark Whatcheer, steered directly for
Before reported.
11—Am hark Trieste, Snwall, 18 days from San Franclsclt,
the locality named, and run very close to the spot, if
en route for Melbourne. Anchored outside. Sa
not exactly over it, without finding any sign of land
ed next day.
or shoal water. Last August, the bark Yankee (on
13—Eng steel sch Domitila, Griffith, 23 daya from Victoria, with mdse to Janion, Ureeu & Co.
which at the time we were) also ran within two or
13—OldV »hip Julian, Lubbers, 160 daya from Bremen
three miles of (be spot, without observing any indiwith indue to Melchera «y Co.
cations of b»o..I». In October, Capt. Red field (whom
18—Am ahip Princess, Crowell, 22 days from Ban Franour readers well know as formerly master of the
cisco, en route for Baker's Island. Anchored outHide.
Olivia) reports having observed the rocks about
18—Am
wh ship Gen Williams, Benjamin, from Ochotsk,
locality
but
their
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miles
farther
mid-day,
gives
via San Francisco 26 days.
ii"!ih, and three miles farther west. Now if, as he
21—Am ship Iliberaia2d, Whitfield, 67 days from Shangstates, there are only ten feel of water on them, they
linr. i'u route for Mowlam!'a Island. Anchored
outside.
are very dangerous, and ought to be surveyed by
30—Haw
hark line Hawaii, Kldri.lge* ISS daya frm New
some government vessel at once and the ex.ict posiBedford, wlthmdae to Wilcox, Kichurds «V Co.
tion laid down, to prevent shipwrecks. In the Bulletin we find ('apt. Redfield's report referring to these
DKI'AKII KKS.
rocks, which is important to Captains
DANORsova Rocks PtOsS —iii SPF ISM California Ooss*. Nov. 20—Am wh ship Isaac Howland,Sissun.for Now Bedford.
irhslTlhlr Auxin Ahiijuil, we
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Iroiu lliis port, light in the track of vessels
the Sandwich Islands. rU'. I'uptaill Itedlleld -ailed from tins
|K.rl on the '.lulli May, and on the Wh of June, at liiue at afternoon observation, saw the rocks, the wind betas light and tinsea very smooth at the time. Their linsilion, us taken by him.
was in lalilude 37 dcg. :ii> mill. N., longitude 107 dsf. ::u lulu
W. Hehad Just tsken liis afternoon observation and had had
an excellent noon sight. On seeing the rocks he repeated his
observation and found the result of the two agree. As Ills
chronometer proved correct m all of his land-falls afterward, lie
feels certain Unit the position or the rocks as aliove stated, is
perfectly correct. The rocks were passed by Captain Itcdtield
within the length of his vessel. The largest one he judges to
lie about fifty feet broad and one hundred and fifty feet long;
8. 8. K. of which, by compass, alwut a quarter of a mile, he
saw a discoloration of the water, it having the appearance m
there being another and a smaller rock. On passing the larger
rock, all of his boats being on deck repairing at the time, Captain Kedfield did not stop to sound ; but from the color of the
rock and long ribbon kelp growing on It up to the water's edge,
he judged it to have probably ten feet water, and in a heavy
sea to break badly. Reed's Hocks, as laid down on the charts,
have never been found by vessels arriving st this port, many of
whom have reported sailing over the locution. The rocks seen
by Captain Redtield are in the same longitude, but eight miles
lurther south. He believes that they are most dangerous to
shipping, both on account of their not being seen until close ou
them,anil from the general disbeliefof sea captains in thuexistence of Reed's Rocks.
While speaking of shoals, we may suggest an expedition to determine wbether'the shoal laid down ou
the Admiralty charts in North Lat. 27" 40' W. Long.
140° 49' really exists, or is only a myth. It lies in
the track of vessels bound from San Francisco to
this port, and it may have been on this or some
other unknown shoal that the U. S. Sloop ol war
Levant was lost three years ago.
Information Wanted!
Respecting Alttn McDonald, who lett theUnited States In
18&0. lie has been engaged in the North Pacific whaling busiAny intormatiou will be gladly received by the Chapness.
$509 50
lain, or by his mother, Mrs. Anna McDonald,No. 82, WashingPresent debt, $39 50 ton Street, Newport, R. I.
who left ship Barnstsble," and
P. S.—Our unpaid subscriptions, we hope, Respecting O/itier Tripp,
remained some months st Y. 8. Hospital. Information will be
will meet the small debt due.
gladly received by Rev. Samuel Fox, Seamen's Chaplain, New
Bedford, or the Editor of the Friend.
Respecting Ocfavias BfsfA, who. on the 23d of January,
Incidental Expenses at Bethel.
1847, at Tahiti, shipped on bosrd Hie French whaleahip
at Honolulu, the 13th of
Debt Jan. 1, 1863
"Ferdinand" and was discharged
$ 77 00
of same year. Hia fsmily have not since heard
December,
4rc.,
Ex. for Repairs,
117 72
from him. Hit father, D- O. Blyth, resides in Colchester,
Information will lie gladly received by
$194 97 Essex, England. C.Any
Wyllle, Esq.
the editor, or R.
Maine, who
Respecting Atmto John Appleton, of Kitlery,
Receipts during the year:
has been reported st Honolulu, on board whaloship " Phoenix."
by the Editor, or Mr.
$146 37 Any information will gladly be received
Donations,
Edwin 8. Appleton,Kittery, Navy Yard Village, Maine, U. 8.
having knowledge
Ayshford.
Any
person
Respecting Henry
Present debt
$ 48 60 of this Individual,(s native of London, England,) who arrived
Charles Carroll,"
ship
the
184»,
in
at New London July 80,
by communicating
from Desolstion Island, will lie remunerated
Fire Afloat.—On the 28th ult., about 1 o’clock, ,he
London,
New
Haven,
Conn., sf to
information to Henry l\
P. M., an alarm of fire was given, ouuaed by dense the Editor of the Friend.
smoke issuing, from the hold of tbe whaleship Jirth
The tie companies were promptly at the
DIED.
Swift.
•barf, and soon at work in checking the flames,
whioh did not take long. No damage was done to
Qroci,—ln Honolulu, Deo. 29, A. Victor flroul, a Catholic
the vessel, as the Ire only ooniumed tbe fuel Meat, belonging to the Catholicmission. He hsd been stationed
for some years st Halava, Oahu. This Is the fifth of the
4Mea to Ignite it, and had not reached the timbers. A
died on the Sandwich Islands.
colored tailor waa arrested the tarn* day as a deserter Catholic mission who bare
Honolulu,Dec 8, of congestion of the brain, Mr
Dxrbt—ln
has
to
setting the ship on tre on Senwho
oosfeeasd
Salem, Mass., cut for
Samu el Derby, sged about 40, s natire of
lay Bight.— Adv.
manyy earns resident of this town.
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26—Am wh
In
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bark Lagmlu, Kantwood, lor New Brdiord.
28—Am bark Young Hector, Chadwick, fur San Francisco
28—Am wh nark Florence, Bpenetr, lor Hilo.
l—Am ship Syren, Sears, for Baker's Island.
2—Aui wh ship George Howlttnd, June*, tor Coast ,<'aln.
J- -Haw wh hark Harvest, ls>>iv,;ii.d, far Line fr Arctic.
3—Am wh ship John Coggerdmll, Demi, for cruise and
home.
3—Old'g wh brig Kohola, Cogan, for Line and Arctic.
4—Am hrig Advance, Barlow, for .Manila.
4—Haw wh hark Kamchauieha V, (late Zoc,) Long, fo
Coast California.
6— Hush brig ShelckolV, ITinWon, for N«w Archangel.
s—Am bark N S Perkins, Robinson, for Victoria.
7—Am wh ship Kuropa, .Milion, Cor Line and An;tic.
7—Am wh ship Gov. Troupe, Ashley, for Court Cal.
7—Am wh ship llerenles, Dexter, for Coast California.
B—Old'g wh hrig Comet, Wilhchni, for C»>a»t Cal.
B—Am harkentine Constitution, pommy, for Teek ale t.
9—Am wh ship Adeline, Barber, for Coast California.
14—Am bark Yanttee, l'aty, for San Francisco.
l;i—Am wh bark Henry Kneeland, boule, for Line.
lA—Am wh ship Milton, Halsey, for Coast Cat.
21—Am wh bark Cicero, Stivers, for Westward.
21—Eng ship Anne Mary, Tesseyoian, for New London.
22—Am wh hark Martha 2d, Daily, for Line.
22—Am wh hark Pacific, Rose, for Line.
2"—Am ship Princess, Crowell. for Baki-r's Island.
29—Am ship Hihcmia, 2d, Whitfield, for Howh-nd's
Island.
30—Sch. Helen, Bush, for Phoenix Inland.
MEMORANDA.
Baker’s Island Marine Report.
ARRIVsn:
May 'it—Am wh ship Elisabeth, Winslow, 42 mos out, 800 sp.
July 9—Am wh bsrk Triton, Packard,32 mos out, 22* sp.
Aug 10—Am wh ship Hay Head, Lawrence, 34 mos out, 1150
sVsrsaj
Nov 18—Amship Herald of ths Morning, Williams, 12 days
from Honolulu.
28—Sch Helen, McGregor, 22 dys from Honolulu. Sailed
next day for Howland's Island. Returned on the
28th, took ship's company, and sailed for llono.
LSoshipfAsterion.
Sept 24, at 3 o'clock, A M, the Al clipper ship Aslerios, of
New York, 1126 tons, 11. D. Hurd, Master, with a cargo of
guano, from Howland's Island, struck on the reef st the N E
part of Baker's Island, and became a total loss. The crew
were all saved, as well as some of the stores, «c. Nov. 19,
Mr George Ulrick,first officer or the Asterion, with six ases—
Jss Wilson, Frank Robinson, W Pike, W Donley, C Hotchklss,
snd 8 0 Holies—left Maker's Island in a whaleboat, for Howland's Island, to induce the schooner Helen to oome to Baker's
Island snd take the shipwrecked crew, since which time nothing has been heard of them.
PASSENGERS.
From Sax Frajicisoo—per Trieste, Dec 11—Mr Coggeshall
snd wife.
From Victoria—per Domltila, Dec 13—A Ilutchlnson, Ja
Hall, Wm Temple, C M Stlllwell, E Kershaw, T Pale, Wm
Uraham, R Whewell, (1 Lynch, C Irving, J Allen.
For Sax Frascmoo—per Yankee, December 14—H X Rawson, A Bourgoine, 0 X Clark, A W Pelroe, C J Robertson, F
Sllva, J Thaxter, M Cooper, W A ALlrich, Mrs f U Waitesides
Frost Sas Frascwco—per Princess, Deo 18—Rev W F
Snow snd wife, Mr W L Green.
From Baksr'b snd Howlanok'b Islands—per Hblrn, Dee.
26 Capt Hurd and 17 men of ship Asterion, J Fletcher, Was
Klnney. A P Henry, W II Johnson, snd IT kanaka laserors.
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FRIEND
THE
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Steto Strits, Ujl. 13, $ff. 2.}
For
HONOLULU,
1864.
Put down the Rebellion
Loss ot the Schooner Emms Rooke
The Polynesian Language
Missionary Voyage to Marquesas
Funeral of the Late King Kamehanieka IV
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THE FRIEND.
FEBRUARY
5, 1804.
Put Down the Rebellion.
There is a little island among the thousand islands of Micronesia, called Ponape or
Ascension. It is as far to the westward of
the Sandwich Islands, as the Sandwich Islands are westward of California. There
is one, and only one missionary upon it, and
he has been there about twelve years, living
very much isolated and alone. In more points
than one, his situation resembles Alexander
Selkirk, on the Island of Juan Fernandez:
I think of my native land" When
In a moment I seem to be there."
Although he is as far as possible for him
his heart of loyalty
beats strong in the hour of her peril. We
copy the following paragraphs from a letter
recently received from him. Although it is
dated nearly a year ago, yet it has just been
received, so uncertain and indirect are our
means of communication. This came via
Shanghae, China.
"From the few war papers I get, I think
it must be dark on the other side, (». c. in
America.) How can this mission or any
other be kept going long, if that awful rebellion at home continues ? Much as I love
Micronesia and the missionary work, my
voice is to carry on the war, put down the
rebellion, if to do so every missionary must
be recalled, and if every cent of money must
go to feed and clothe the soldiers ! I believe
in peace and good will to all men, but believing as I do, that neither will come to America, or to this world, till that rebellion and
with it slavery is put down, I must confess to
a good deal of interest in the war news. It
is not alone as an American, that I feel this
interest and anxiety, it is that I am a citizen
ot the higher kingdom, put into the greatest
danger by the madness of Christ's enemies.
to go from America, yet
M.21.
9
CONTENTS
February,
.(DttSmts,
FEBRUARY 5, 1864.
I have long felt that slavery and American
The Polynesian Language:
slave-holders were much more in the way of
Its Origin and Connections.
this world's conversion, than heathenism and
[Con.olu.decl.)
the heathens. Once get the former out of the
way, and missionaries everywhere will work Gnueein'a Work on the Polyaeslao Langamsre.
with lighter hearts."
We cannot pass over the masterly treatise
Key. A. A. Sturges, of Ascension.
of M. Gaussin, of the French navy, on the
"
dialect of Tahiti and the Marquesas, and
Card.—The seamen lately belonging to the Polynesian language in general," pubthe Asterion, wrecked upon Baker's Island, lished in Paris in 1853, a work to which
wish to testify in a public manner, their ap- was awarded the linguistic prize founded by
preciation of the kindness extended towards Volney. Although he added but few tacts
them, by Mr. John Colcord, now residing to those collected by Hale, he has thrown
much light on the philosophy of the lanon that island.
guage, nnd seems to have penetrated more
Los of theSchooner Emma Rooke.
deeply than almost any other writer into
modes of thinking and expresPolynesian
The long absetioe of this schooner on her last trip to
sion. His chief object seems to have been
Hilo, began to excite fears for her safetj some ten
days ago. On Saturday the JVeltie Merrill brought to prove Irom internal evidence the great
an empty sugar keg supposed to have come from antiquity and the primitive character of the
the E. R. and a block known as bavfng belonged to Polynesian language. He shows that most
her, which bad been picked up on Lanai, having of its words
express sensations or images,
floated ashore. These evidences inoreased the conviction that some mishap had befallen her. On while abstract terms are generally wanting.
Wednesday, the Manuokawai arrived from Hawaii, He demonstrates the primitive character of
bringing intelligence that the Emma Kooke went the grammar, in which, as Humboldt had
ashore at Kohala Point, on Tuesday, January 19, observed, it approaches nearest to the Chiand was a total loss. She left Hilo on tbe 18th, in
charge of Capt. Wm. Berrill, with a cargo con- nese in simplicity, and proves that some of
sisting mainly of 680 kegs of sugar and 80 barrels the formative particles have scarcely yet lost
of molasses belonging to the Kaiwiki plantation, and their character of independent words.
He
a large number of natives. She anohored at Kohala, has
thus done good service in combating
and was getting under way for Kawaihae and Honois but the
lulu, when she ran ashore, her bow striking fast, Bopp's theory that the Polynesian
and in a short time the vessel became a complete degraded remains of a once highly organized
wreck. The passengers were all safely landed with language like the Snnscrit. On the contratheir baggage and a considerable amount of specie ry, having been early cut off from the rest
belonging to the government. Among the foreign of the human family, without metals or
passengers were Capt. J. Worth and Mrs. Johnstone.
The Emma Rooke cost $12,000, and was owned, beasts of burden, and deprived of nearly all
one-half by Mr. J. C. King, tberemainder by Messrs. the materials and incentives which develop
W. h. Qreen and Capt. Molteno. Mr. King's inter- civilization, they have remained nearly staest is insured for $6,000. The oargo was valued tionary and their language is still in its
at about $6,000, tbe loss of whiob will fall mostly
on the Kaiwiki plantation, as only five kegs of sugar childhood as regards its degree of develope-
-
and thirty barrels of molasses were saved. Although meni.
the loss of property is heavy, yet it is a matter for Other Diailnguishrd Writer* oat I'olyarasasm
laaagsmCM),
congratulation that no lives were lost. Tbe Emma
Rooke was a very superior vessel, built for Capt.
Few,
are doing as much to throw
if
any,
New
about
five
London,
years
Chad wick by Miller of
on this subject as the acute and indeago, and by him brought out around Cape Horn. light
fatigable J. K. Logan, of Singapore, editor
our
trade,
ooasting
She was built expressly for
for which she was admirably adapted, and was the of the Journal of the East Indian Archibest schooner we have ever had here. She cost orig- pelago," whose knowledge of this family of
inally $16,000 and her less at this time will be seri- languages is
probably more extensive and
ously felt.—P. C. Advertiser.
"
than that of any other person living.
I shall give some of his views hereafter.
M. Dulaurier, professor of living Oriental
languages at Paris, has devoted much study
to the acquisition of a profound knowledge
of Polynesian idioms. His articles have appeared in the journal Asiatiaur. The same
accurate
Information Wanted!
Respecting Albert Stout rTatkine, beloofiaf to Schuyler
Co., N. V., supposed to be attached to some vessel Iq the Paclfle. He left home In 1867. This Information Is sought by
Charles McCllntlc, U.S. Hospital, Honolulu,and Morgan Stout,
Please communicate with the Kdltor of
sohuyler Co., N. Y.
the Friend.
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forms.: Caroline, Pelew, and Ladrone or Marian IsThe Hawaiians, Marquesans, and Tahitians lands. This region has until lately been alform a closely related group by themselves, i most a terra incognita to the ethnologist.
For exarbple, the Marquesan converts are Here, us is in many other parts of the world,
using Hawaiian books, and the people of the j the pioneers of this science have been mishis
distinguished
by
ofmodernphilologists,
sionaries, to whom, as a class, Prof. Dc Vere
researches in the Mantchoo and kindred lan- Austral islands read the Tahitian Bible.
a
scientific
of
view
the
in
point
attention
for
many
Although,
devoted
his
! says, the science of language " is more largeguages, has
at-' ly indebted than to any other body of men."
years to this group of languages, and has Hawaiian may seem to be one of the mostf;tinBut the materials which they have collected in
published works on the Dyak and the Papu- tenuated and degenerate dialects of this
ily, we believe it to be practically one of the j the shape of translationsand unpublished dican dialects.
Thus we have seen that these despised most copious and expressive, as well as tionaries, and which would be highly prized by
dialects have been made the subject of pro- the richest in native traditional history and scientific men in Europe, have not yet been
found study by some of the greatest minds poetry. To judge merely by the different analyzed and the results given to the world.
Still the brief notices which they have pubof this century, and that they will help to translations of the Bible, it is far more copi-1
(he lished, and the slight examination which the
throw light on the most important problems ous than the South Sea dialects. Thus
of the science of language. As the philo- New Zealand Testament contains morethau ! writer has been able to make, show unmissophic botanist considers the lowly moss and twice as many " manufactured words"as the takably that the Micronesians belong to the
homely lichen as important as the rose-bud Hawaiian, and the same is true of the Ta-1 the same division of the human family with
and the oak, so to the mind of a true schol- hitian translation. For example, the latter the Malays and Polynesians. In respect to
ar, the humblest dialects, the most child-like uses for kingdom the Greek word basileia, for their grammar, these dialects are much
traditions, are yet the product of man's di- which the Hawaiian has aupuni; for wilder- nearer to the East Indian languages than the
vinely organized mind and bear the impress ness it has the Hebrew medebara, the Ha- Polynesian. They agree with the Malay
waiian waonuhele; for idol the English idolo, and other western languages and differ from
of their birth-place in every feature.
the
Hawaiian kii, for which the Tahitian cer- Polynesian in placing the subject before the
I will now attempt to give a very brief
has the word tit,' to say nothing of verb, and in the use of suffix pronouns. I
tainly
results
thus
of
the
most
important
summary
such
words as paieti for piety, have noticed in them several Malay and
extraordinary
first
review
the
far obtained, in which I will
Madagascar words which are wanting in Poand
for
Z.
repent.
ripeneta
N.
principal branches of the Oceanic stock, and The
and Tongan languages have lynesian, such as the Ebon and Bona be munSamoan
relations
to
probable
then touch upon their
probably been modified, by a later importa- ga, to eat, Javanese mangan; tano, used in
the continent of Asia.
tion from the East Indies. They contain the Kingsmill and Ladrone Islands for earth,
The languages of the Oceanic region may several
Malay words which are wanting in Malagasy tany, Malay tana; ran, the Kingsbe divided into six groups, Ist the Polyne- the eastern
dialects. The Tongan in partic- mill word for water, Malagasy rano: lojit.
sian, 2d the Micronesian, 3d the Melanesian ular has several Feejee traits not found else- Ebon for sea, Malay laiit, Javanese lot, &c.
or Papuan, 4th Australian, sth Malaysian, where in Polynesia.
Again, of the pronouns, the two plurals of the
and 6th Malagasy.
The
or Viti seems to form the transi- first person in Malay are kita and kami, in
Feejee
in Bonnbe kita and Litma. It must not howI. Polynralo.
tion between Polynesian and Papuan, where ever
be inferred that they contain more Malay
above,
has
been
seen
is,
as
The Polynesian
the two streams ofcolonization met and minan extremely ancient and primitive member gled. The principles of its grnmmar and one words than the Polynesian, for the contrary is
of the great Malay family. It has already fifth of its words are Polynesian. Among the the fact. The Micronesian nga, I, and the
been observed that the introduction of San- remaining four-fifths are several pure Malay plural sign raseem to be Papuan or Australian.
scrit words into the Javanese and Malay words, such as vula, the moon, lako, to go, The language of the Ladrone Islands resemmust have been centuries before the Chris- masima, salt, &c., while many of its peculiar bles both the Malay and Polynesian far more
tian era, and that the separation between the words are also found in the Kingsmill group, closely*than do those of the Caroline or Mardifferent branches of the Malay family must and some, c. g. dra, blood, kana, to eat, tina, shall Islands, yet out of a list of fifty words
have taken place at a still earlier period. It mother, can even be traced into Micronesia. common to Ebon and Bonabe, which Mr.
has also been seen that the internal structure The Kingsmill group, as far as its language Doane gave in his valuable article, published
of the Polynesian language indicates its high is concerned, has a closer connection with in the Friend, February, 1860, eleven words
antiquity. It was the belief of Wm. Hum- Polynesia than Micronesia, though consider- are evidently Polynesian. Mr. Logan, whose
boldt that the Polynesians exhibit the origin- ably modified by mixture with the latter as materials were very scanty, said that the
al state of civilization of the Malay race, well as with the black race. Together with the Micronesian " vocabularies are very archaic,
when they first settled in the Indian Archi- Feejee and Rotuman it retains some charac- and retain not only Indonesian but also
pelago, and before they had been changed by teristics of Eastern Malaysia, particularly of many Continental words, which are wanting
foreign influence. The unity of the Poly- Aru-Sambawa, and even some traces of Aus- in other Oceanic languages."
With great unity in their grammatical
nesian dialects is still an astonishing fact. tralian. The native traditions show that
Tribes like the Hawaiians and New Zea- they are a mixed race sprung from Samoan structure and phonology, they differ widely
in their vocabulary, especially in the numerlanders, separated from each other by one and Micronesian colonists.
als. We cannot speak of the Micronesian
fourth of the circumference of the globe in
the
Polynesia
At the S. E. extremity of
language as we can of the Polynesian. The
space, and thousands of years in time, speak
presents dialect of Strong's Island,
dialects of one language, and have the same Pa'umotu or DangeroustheArchipelago,
particular, is
philologist. While very peculiar and has but fewin words
customs and mythology. The laws of eu- a curious problem,for
in comgrammar and most of the vocabulary is mon with the neighboring languages.
phony in the several dialects, which regulate the
large
a
number
Tahitian,
the
numerals
and
the changes of consonants are so fixed and
The inference which some have drawn from
words are utterly unlike the
uniform, that a New Zealand or Samoan of the most common
personal appearance of the Marshall Islanguage with which landers,
word being given, we can generally tell with every other Oceanic although
that they are connected with the Jafinds
Logan
panese, is not sustained by the evidence of
certainty what its form will be in each of the we are acquainted,
as Indonesian
language, however plausible it may be
other dialects. The conclusion that the many of them " recognizable
canoes and some on
course of migration in the Pacific was from or Indian words." Their
other grounds. The Japanese is an agof
the
Micronesian
west to east might be deduced from an ex- of their manufactures are
polysyllabic language, and is englutinative,
nothing in their lan- tirely different in its structure both from Chiamination of the comparative grammar and pattern, though I findthat direction.
nese and Micronesian. The latest and best
vocabularies of the different dialects. We guage that points in
11. Mioroneialn.
find in those of the western groups many
authorities regard the Japanese, Corean.Kuforms which are entirely wanting in the eastThe term Micronesia is applied to that rile and Kodiak languages, as forming a class
ern dialects, while others which are complete long range of littlo groups or strips of coral by themselves, intermediate between the Ugin the former are found in the latter defective rock, which are scattered over the Pacific, rian and North American language*. Conor perverted from what was evidently their north of the Equator and east of the Philip- trary to our expectation the Micronesian diaoriginal meaning.
pines, including the Radack and Ralick lects show no affinity to those of the Phirh» New Zealand dialect, on the whole, chains, the Kingsmill or Gilbert Islands, tbe lippines, and are most closely allied with
its he most primitive and entire in its
may be said of Mr. Norris, Secretary of the
Royal Astatic Society of Great Britain, so
highly distinguished as an ethnologi*.. Yon
der Crsbelentz, wh9 stands in the front rank
-
FKBKtARY , '1 8 6 4 .
!
�THE FRIEND, FEBRIARY, 186 1.
vanese are best known; East Malaysian, represented by the Bughis and Liefi; and the
Nprth Malaysian, including the Philtppinr
and Formosan languages, of which the Tagala
is the most important. While the other Mayet to be determined.
languages are more corrupted by forlaysian
Melanesia.
111.
this last has developed its peThis name was first given by French writ- eign influence,
and
culiar
original
genius independently and
a
by
inhabited
ica,
to
of
Ocean
ers that part
It
not
hair,
consistently.
only has close relations
or
frizzled
darkskinned race with woolly
called Papuans or Pelagian Negroes, and in- to the other Malaysian languages, but possescludes New Guinea and the small islands ad- ses several remarkahle Polynesian truits,
jacent to it on the west, and New Britain, which arc not fouud in the rest. On the
New Ireland, the Solomon Islands, New whole, however, itis the East Malaysian lanHebrides and Loyalty group on the east, be- guages, those ot the Moluccas, that approach
to the Polynesian.
These islands
sides Tasmania or "Van Diemen s Land. nearest
then
be
considered
the
probable
starting
may
the
morally
Papuans
Both physically and
are very different from the Polynesians, and point of the ancient Polynesian emigrants.
VI. MndaAvaNCisr.
at first sight their languages appear to be toOn the language of Madagascar I shall
tally distinct. They are in a wretched state
of barbarism, split up into numerous petty add but a few words. No one can look at
tribes, which speak different dialects and are the portraits of the Hovah chiefs, in Ellis'
constantly at war with each other. On an book, without being struck by their Polyneaverage one dialect is intelligible to not more sian expression. Some of them would almost
than 5000 persons. Hence the Rev. John pass for Hawaiians. The Malagasy in its
Inglis proposed to call this region Polyglottia grammatical structure approaches nearest to
Yon Gabelentz, the Tagala, but it contains several Polynesian
or the Polyglot Islands.
who has recently published a work on the words, which are wanting in the intervening
subject, after careful investigation has comn Malay languages. A comparison of the
to the conclusion that these languages Malagasy with tho South African languages,
• though disintegrated and apparently sepa- shows that it belongs to an entirely distinct
rated from each other by reason of the bar- class, with few if any points of contact.
barism and isolation of the tribes, do yet be- How or when the Hovahs emigrated to Madlong to one stock." He is also of opinion agascar is still a profound mystery. Taking
that both in roots and in many grammatical then a general view of this great family ol lanpeculiarities there are remarkable resemblan- guages, it has been seen that the Polynesian
ces between the Polynesian and Melanesian, is the most primitive and least developed
so that the hypothesis of their common origin member of the family, and nearest to the
is a highly probable one. It is very doubt simplicity of Chinese, while the Tagala of
ful, however, whether they ought to be ad- Luzon is the most highly developed and committed into the same class, and 1 think we plex in structure.
They formed, no
those of the Moluccas.
doubt, a much later migration than the Polynesians, and have been more or less modified
by Papuan influence, but to what extent is
may safely say that they have not branched
off from the Malayo-Polynesian stock since
its entrance into the Archipelago.
If, as is generally supposed, the black race
were the first settlers in the Pacific, the wave
of immigration which peopled Polynesia must
have swept around them to the north, and at
a later period the Micronesians may have
moved in and closed up the rear.
IV.
Australia.
The Australian race unite to the dusky hue
and features of the African, the fine straight
hair of the European. Their languages are
highly complex and agglutinative, and more
like those of the North American Indians
than any others with which we are acquainted. All the particles of time, mood, direction and other relations are postfixed to the
verb. These languages have great facility
in composition. No other Oceanic language
can show compounds like bumalalimambUngariawagorri. They are undoubtedly radically distinct from the Malayo-Polynesian
languages, but have left some traces of former
contact on the dialects of the small islands
near New Guinea on the west. Strange as
it may appear they present some striking analogies, especially in the pronouns, to the
Tamulian dialects of Southern India, as
has been shown by Mr. Norris.
T. Malarsla.
The Malay Archipelago in its diversity of
languages presents a striking contrast to the
uniformity of Polynesia. Yet these idioms
can be classified in three great groups, the
West Malayan, of which the Malay and Ja-
Asiatic Origin of she I'oli nraiim Rsscr.
We now come to a still more difficult subject, viz., the connection of this race and language with the continent of Asia. Here all
history and tradition fail us, and remote
analogies of language are our only guide
through the profound darkness, which conceals the early history of mankind. No man
can pretend to speak with confidence on this
question, still we can briefly indicate the direction in which the foremost explorers of
ethnology are leading us.
First, it is necessary to observe that the
languages of Asia and Europe are naturally
divided by their grammatical structure into
three classes, which probably are at the same
time so many successive stages of grammatThe first is called the
monosyllabic or tonic class, in which there is
nothing like what we call grammar, including the Chinese, " that great monument of
inorganic structure," and the languages of
Cochin China und Farther India. The second class are called agglutinative or Turanian languages, and are distinguished by the
merely mechanical union of their particles,
which are, as it were, glued to the root, instead of growing out of it, and are still felt
by the speaker as distinct elements. This
includes all the American, Siberian, and
Tartaric languages besides those of Thibet
and Southern India. In the third and most
advanced class, called inflected languages,
the root and formative particles have been
fused into a living, organic unity, as in the
Indo-European and Semitic families, of
ical
which the Greek is the moat perfect
11
type.
Now the Malay family occupies an hurrible
position in the second class, though they still
form a decided contrast with their nearest
neighbors, the monosyllabic languages of
Farther India. Secondly, let us again observe
that even from historical records it is certain
that the present occupants of Farther India
are not the original settlers, but have for centuries been moving southward from China,
absorbing or driving out the aborigines.
A somewhat similar change took place in
the peninsula of Hindostan, into which the
Arians or Sanscrit-speaking race descended
from the northwest between 2000 and 1500
B. C, and subdued the original Turanian
inhabitants, on whom they imposed their religion, their system of caste, and to some extent their language.
The original inhabitants of India are divided into'the Tamil
race in the south, and the Bhotiya race in
the north, who are allied to the Thibetans.
These last still preserve their original language and customs in the valleys of the
Ganges and Brahmaputra, and under the
shadows of the Himmaleh Mountains. They
are represented in Burmah by numerous aboriginal tribes, of whom the best known are
the Karens, who have attracted so much interest by the simple and faithful spirit in
which they have received Christianity.
Mr. Hodgson, the highest living authority
on the spoken languages of India, and J. K.
Logan of Singapore, have discovered remarkable, and, as they think, conclusive analogies
between the languages and customs of the
Bhotiya race and those of Southeastern
Malaysia and Polynesia.
According to their view, the primeval history of Southeastern Asia was somewhat as
follows: In the first period, say 2000 B. C,
we should have found Southern Hindostan
together with the lower peninsula of Farther
India, and the Archipelago occupied by black
races, while Thibeto-Indian tribes occupied
the basin of the Ganges, and spread through
Burmah and along the coast of Farther India.
The advance first of the Arian race into Hindostan, and subsequently of the Chinese
population into Farther India, caused a general southeastern movement of that part oi the
Turanian nice into the Archipelogo. The
black aborigines were driven into the interior
of some of the islands and peninsulas, and
entirely expelled from others. The fact that
they retained New Guinea and the neighboring islands may be ascribed to their deadly
climate. Probably a still more ancient race
by had preceded these, and was driven
them from the genial islands of the West
Pacific to the boundless and dreary wilds of
Australia, where it sunk to the lowest stage
of barbarism.
The above hypothesis is rendered still
more plausible by tbe evidence of customs,
systems of relationship, and religious ideas,
on which I do not propose to dwell at pressent.
Thus all the lines of philological research seem to converge, and point to the
highlands of Southwestern Asia,as the cradle
of the human race.
When we remember that the science of
language is still in its infancy, and when we
consider the splendid triumphs which it has
already achieved, have we not reason to hope
that it may yet solve the great problem of
�.
FRIENDT,HBUARY 1864.
12
more all discords will melt into higher har- following tables is the one generally adopted
The consomonies, till at the last but one majestic tri- by missionaries in Polynesia.
chord or unison is heard as at the end of a nants are sounded as in English, and the
vowels as in Italian, except that u has been
sacred symphony."
D Auaii m
used in a few words to express the obscure
The system of orthography adopted in the sound of u in but."
the student of
tbe unity of mankind ? theBy
beautiful thought ,
language in a future age
of Msx Miiller iriay yet be realized, so ,that
to him the thousand languages of the earth
will b» like a chorus of innumerable voices
"
to which the more intensely he listens, the
.
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are more indus- sionary is located is seven hundred and
Marquesas tion, Kaukauin says:
" Theyhave
trious than other places,
built better eighty-five, and including the adjacent ral-
Islands; or Report
By
Rev. B. W. PARKER, Dolegme of the
HawaiianMissionary Society.
[Con.tinued.l
Taking the missionaries on board we sailed for the Island of
Illvaoa.
We were three days making the passage,
a distance of seventy miles, but the usual
southeast trade winds are almost directly
ahead. On this Island are four stations of
the Mission, three on the north and easterly
side, and one on the south side of the Island.
We first went to Hanamenu for Laioha.
This is not his station, but he had been stopping here with his family the last three
months. Here we found the Marquesan Honiae, who came to the Hawaiian Islands with
Mr. Bicknell, spent some time here, and
returned to the Marquesas Islands on the
Morning Star last year.
In the evening we had an examination of
the school here. There were eighteen scholars present. Three read in the Hawaiian
New Testament. After the examination we
had a meeting with those who assembled, to
the number of thirty.
I may here say, Honiae, the Marquesan,
is really the missionary, teaching and leading his countrymen in theright way. Kaukau, located ten miles from him, speaks of
him in high terms, of his character, and of
his labors. Under his example and influence,
some of the people in the Bay are turning
from their tabus, some are cultivating the
soil, after his example, so that want is unknown in the valley. Kaukau also says,
his life is blameless, free from the immoralities of the heathen around him, and thatall
who see him admire. Surely it is the Grace
of Christ that can so change a heathen.
houses, furnished themselves with more cloth-
ing and other articles of civilized life* They
fence their lands and cultivate the soil. I
have furnished them with seeds—we have
no famine in this valley."
The station of
Ilananhi
Is on Hiwaoa, and is occupied by Laioha
who went out in the Morning Star last year.
We did not touch at this station, having
found t\jfi missionary tit another place. He
reports twenty-two scholars in the school,
and about the same number attend meeting
on the Sabbath. There is one church member, a Chief, at the station. Laioha has been
but one year in the field.
Pusnaa.
At this station I spent part of a day on
shore, and attended an examination of the
school. There are twenty-eight scholars,
eight are readers, eight in spelling, twelve
in the alphabet and in words of two, three,
and four letters. From thirty to forty, and
sometimes more, attend meeting on the Sab-
bath.
In his report, Kekela says: " Sabbath services have been continued thelast
year without interruption. At the close of the fore-
noon service we have a Sabbath school, in
which we use the catechism, and the portions
of the Bible translated into the Marquesan
language. Two of our church members
have gone to the valley of Hooumi, on the
Island of Nukuhiva. They are teaching
the natives of that valley, and cultivating a
piece of land which the Chief gave for the
use of the mission, should one be established
there. I have visited them twice, and found
them doing well. The natives of the valley
are friendly and a few attend on their instruction.
"I have spent considerable time the last
year in visiting the other islands of the group.
" What hath God wrought ?
We next went to
1 have been twice to Fatuhiva, and met
witb the people of Oomoa and Hanawawe ;
Haaaiaaa.
This station is occupied by Kaukau. and have been twice to the Island of TahuaHere I staid but half an hour on shore. Of ta and met with the natives of Vaitahu, the
his station and of his work, the missionary station formerly occupied by Kaiwi. They
to I hem.
says, in his annual report, " There are many ask for another teacher to be sent
men,
and children. They have 1 have been three times to Uapou and Nukusouls that have been bought with a price. hiva in a whale-boat, made the tour of UaFor them the Son of God gave his life. My pou with Knuwealoha, meeting with the
work the past four years and a half, that I Chiefs and the common people on the differhave lived among them, has been to teach ent lands.
them to read and write, to instruct them in
" When at home I have usually spent a
the things of God, and to teach them the portion of each day jn manual labor cultivating the soil. I have done this in part to
way of life through Jesus Christ.
my family, and in part to induce the
to
the
sickness
a
Owing
of
protracted
" chief, and some other causes, there support
natives
to
cultivate their lands, that they
friendly
fails,
has been a falling off in the attendance at may have food when the bread-fruit
school and meetings, the past year. For a and also supply some articles of produce to
time my only scholars were those whom ships. Some are induced to cultivate their
I employed to work. During the year 1862, lands, and say, it is better to work than to
my mission work has been the religious be idle."
Having taken Kekela on board, we left Putraining of those in my employ. Public
amau and sailed for
worship and instruction every Sabbath.
Araess,
"A part of my time has been spent in getThis station is occupied by Hapuku and
ting out and hewing timber for my dwellinghouse, in cultivating the soil, raising various wife, and is on the south side of the island.
productions of the earth. I have done this Here I spent nearly a whole day on shore,
to provide a dwelling for my family, and traveled up the valley, called at the houses,
provisions suitable, especially for my chil- and all seemed friendly, though this is called
dren, who could not live on food furnished the Taipii Valley of Hivaoa. The number
by the natives." Of the natives at the sta- of inhabitants in the valley where the mis-
lies, which he often visits, the population is
one thousand three hundred and fifty-nine.
I thought it to be one of the best and most
promising fields in the islands. In the afternoon tbe school came together for examination. Twenty-six scholars were pit sent.
Hapuku said he had forty attending school.
They read, wrote on slates, answered questions on the map—Hawaiian globe map—
also questions in Arithmetic. One of the
scholars wrote on the slate in a very fair
hand the following sentence, " Kaoha outou,
c na manihii mama honua c mai,"—** Our
kind regards to you, strangers from other
lands." After the examination I addressed
the assembly through Hapuku as interpreter.
About one hundred were present. Kekela
also addressed them, and the exercises closed
with prayer.
The missionary of this station says, in his
nnnual report: " Public worship has been
kept up twice on the Sabbath the last year,
with no interruptions.
Also a Sabbath
school, in which have been taught portions
of Scripture and the Catechism. I have
visited among the people, have been often to
the adjacent vallies to teach the inhabitants
and instruct them into a knowledge of the
True God, and of salvation by Jesus Christ.
"To meet my wants and provide for my
family I have spent a part of my time in cultivating the soil,"
The following are his statistics :
-
Whole number of natives in Atuona and
1359
adjacent vallies,
40
Scholars who lutve attended school,
37
Number of deaths in 1862,
11
do.,
Births
Having taken on board all the missionaries on the Island of Hivaoa, on Saturday
morning Oct. 17th, we sailed for
Olellli
The place designated for the meeting of
the mission, on the Island of Fatuhiva, distant from Hivaoa forty-five miles. We anchored at Oomoa, Sabbath morning. We
went on shore, and soon assembled at the
mission house. Here we met for prayer.
We called to remembrance our landing at
this same place just ten years and two
months ago, the first company of Hawaiian
missionaries to the Marquesas Isles. We
spoke of the goodness of God, our Heavenly
Father, to us, as individuals, and to the mission the past ten years. We read together
with fervent hopes, the ninety-first Psalm,
united our prayers, mingled our tears, and
offered our praises and thanksgiving to Him
for His great goodness to us. It was a blessed season, and one long to be remembered
by us all. At this social hour, the Savior
was with us, and we fed on living bread and
drank water from the Rock that followed us,
and " that Rock was Christ."
The morning service with the natives was
finished before we went on shore. In the afternoon we attended the native meeting, and
I preached to the native congregation with
Kekela for interpreter. There were fifty or
more at this meeting, orderly and attentive,
decently dressed, the females generally in
white native cloth. After public service,
there was a catechetical exercise conducted
by the native church members. In the evening of the Sabbath we met for conference
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1 11 X FRIEND, FEBRUARY, 1864.
and Marts' at the mission bouse. This was
attended by several natives living near to tho
mission.
The contrast between this Sabbath at Oomoa, iss congregation, it* worship, its employments, sod the first Sabbath after the
mission landed here in 1853, was great.
Than ire collected together under the shade
of a large tree, a noisy, naked company of
natives. Some were talking, some laughing,
and coming and going as Best suited them.
Some at work, others smoked their pipes and
otherwise employed or amused themselves.
Now, we met in a convenient house for worship, the congregation was attentive, mid not
an individual left the house during the inertwhich was protracted to an hour and
t,
noticed in tho congregation n Chief that
memembcred to have seen nt our first
•ting on this island in 1853. Then he
savage, brought with him his
i a naked
his chisel, and a whale's tooth, and
worked during the survico carving out some
ornament for native attire. Now, ho was
well dressed in foreign clothing, had a Hawaiian Bible and Hymn Book with him, and
an attentive listener, joined in the singing, and he is believed to be n true worshippar of tho living (tod. At the close of the
service this saino Chief opened his Bible,
and turning to the chapter and verse of the
text, commenced n cntecheiicul service. This
Chief is Kiiekai, who has been for some
years, a humble, consistent professing Christian. Much the same might be said of
era whom 1 sew in this assembly of wor-
I
ppert.
there are eight church memliers at die
lion of Oomoa. Two have died tho Inst
One of them I'uu, a Hawaiian, who
T.
no with the Chief Matuuui to Hawaii in
hi, and returned to the Marquesas Islands
ih the first company of missionaries. I'uu
joined the little mission church nt Oomoa
years sgo. Kuiwi the Pustor says,"l
ten visited and prayed with him in his last
ckneii at his request."
While we were at Oomoa the scholars of
aiwi't school came together for examinaBn, thirty-six were present, twenty-two read,
ineteen read in the Hawaiian New Testalent, thirteen wrote on slates, some answer-1 questions in geography am! arithmetic,
•ne read a composition—subject, Hawaiian
ewspaper Kuokoa.
I noticed marks of industry ■bout the Val>y of Oomoa. There is considerable cultiation in some parts of tliu valley, these cutivated spots are surrounded by a fenco.
!"his I was told, is owing to the influence of
iawaiian missionaries, and is chiefly the
rork of those natives who are instructed by
Ime
Visiting tho stations, attending their Sabbath meetings, the examination of their
schools, noticing the change that had taken
place since the commencement of the mission in 1853, was to me convincing' proof
that a favorable impression had been made
on tho natives of that group. The missionaries in the Marquesas have dona a good
In 1863, four families commenced tho
work tt one station, now they occupy six
different stations on three of these islands.
Thep, there was no Sabbtth, no worshipping
assembly, no school, no books, and no Marquesan nod believed and embraced the Gospel. Now, there is nt the six stations, n
Sabbath congregation, Snbbnlh school and
day schools. They have about five, hundred
scholars furnished with books, many of whom
can read, und some can write. Some have
been baptized and united with the church.
Some have died in hope of tho immortality
of the Gospel, and others ere living witnesses of the power of the Gospel to save from
sin and sorrow, and are so tunny Lights amid
suTroiitiding Darkness.
In their station reports, the missionaries
speak of devoting a part ol their timo to
manual labor. From their dwelling-houses,
their enclosures, and the cultivation around
them I should judge their is no exaggeration
in this item of the reports. Tlteir houses,
particularly those of the oldrr missionaries,
are well built, permanent dwelling!., und in
They
every case the work of their hands.
have generally enclosures in which they
grow taro, potutnoN, bananas, sugar-cane and
These things should L» reother articles.
garded ns commendatory nilher than Otherwise. They certainly ID this particular imitate the (.rent Apostle to the heathen,
who " labored working with his hands," and
called on those that attended on his ministry ns witnesses that " these hnntls have
ministered unto my necessities."
lint the Mari|iiesaii Islands are a hard and
trying field of labor for our missionaries.
There are many hindrances to the spread ol
the Gospel here. I have not attended to that
feature of their reports, but in nearly every
report the missionaries qmk of the difficulties and obstacles they constantly meet with
in the prosecution of their work.
The tabu system holds a great portion of
the population as with an iron gntsp. It is
inwrought in their social, domestic and religious system. It operate! strongly against
their schools, ngninst the Sabbath, against
Christian worship nnd against the morality
of the Gospel. Their tabu is their religion,
their worship, and (heir God. This system
is the stronghold of the •• Prince of Darkness" in these islands.
The influence ol the. prientri is another
chain of bondage. This class of persons is
numerous in all the islands.
They are believed to have tho power of lift! and death,
over good and evil, to avert the one and procure the other. When they give their commands, or utter their prophecies, few date go
contrary to ihein. The priest* ire opposed
to the missionaries, to their schools, their instructions, their preaching, lest these should
turn the people Irom them, and endanger
their craft.
The distilling of rum from the cocoanut
is becoming a serious evil in all the islands.
Distilling was introduced some years ago by
an Irishman, and rum from the cocoanut is
now made and drank in most of the vallies.
The brethren speak of drunkenness as prevalent in their fields. It breaks up ihcir
schools and is a source of evil uinong the
natires.
It is painful to add to the list of hin-
drances to tho success of missionary work
in the Marquesan Islands, the licentiousness
allowed and encouraged on vessels which
every year touch at these islands.
Who
can number the miseries that follow in quick
succession the introduction of foreign rices
into a community already filled with its own
But with these vices and miseries the missionary at tin! Marquesas must contend, reproving the one, and healing tho other by the
Gospel of the Son of God.
The missionaries speak of kindnesses
shown them by Captains of whaleships, and
are grateful for favors. Kekela was, on one
of his trips to Nukuhiva, so long detained by
the winds, that his family feared he was lost,
and Mother limit was sent with Liiiuha the
missionary, to Nukuhiva, and Kekela was
found there weather-bound. The whaleship
Dromo, Capt. (Jen. W. Kae, was then lying
in the Bay ol Tuiohae, Nukuhiva. The
captain kindly took the two missionaries with
their two boats and crew on board and carried them to I'mtmnti on Hivaoa, Kekela's
station.
At another time dipt. Kne was at Punmaii for supplies, and Kekela applied to him
for certain articles winch the captain could
not furnish, hut offered to take him to Nukuhiva where he could procure them. These
and riimilar favors the missionaries desire to
acknowledge, and their obligations nnd their
gratitude tiny wish to express tn their bene-
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On our arrival at the islands, it was matter of surprise to tis that none of tho natives
came ofr to the schooner. Wo ran along
near shore, and so near to Unpou us to set:
the natives, and near the shore of Nahuga,
but no natives came out to us as they arc accustomed to do. This was uftcrwards explained to UI, they feared "the kidnappers."
Within the past year, there have been five
vessels from the coast of Peru, among the
Mar(|iiesan Islands, (heir object lieing to steal
natives and transport them to Peru us laborers.
They succeeded In taking nineteen
from Uapou, and six from Pnamati on the
Island of Hivaoa.
Kauwealolm says " On thu SJiM of December, lfc)6'J, a vessel called the Empress
came to the Island of Uapou, the natives
were decoyed on board, conducted below,
where an abundance of food had been provided for them. There they were enticed to
drink to intoxication, when the ship's hatches were fastened down over them.
Eight
men and eleven women wen; tnken ftom
here."
The missionary nt Attiona, Hiuaoa, guys:
the 26ih tf October, 1862, two vessels
On
"
from the South American coast, anchored al
their station, n brig and a ship, their object
being to kidnap natives. Some of the men
from the vessels cumo on shore, nml the nutives took possession of one of their host*,
und thi! vessel left without getting any men.
Hence they went to Oomoa, on the Island of
Fatuhiva. We have heard these two vessels! were taken by the French and carried
to Tahiti. In the month of February last, a
French ship-of-wnr anchored in this Bay,
(Atuona). She was looking for kidnappers.
She stopped one day and then sailed in pursuit of Peruvian vessels."
The kidnapping of natives, has been the
occasion of the murder oft foreigner by tho
natives on the Island of Uapou. He was
from the South American coast, and been
long a resident at Uapou, but was suspected,
by the natives, of being combined witn these
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Peruvian vessels, and was reported ns havhelped them.
In the month of August, a part of the na-
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shower Baths on tlie Premises.
Psmte. Oil aoil Varnish, ami Crystal Coal Oil,
sel from the coast, with two physicians on
C. Van Horn. At Co.'a Csrrlait". and ('urringe Malerlala.
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some other subjects connected with the mis373*1y
ami on tin' must reasonable terns.
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over the " Commercinl Advertiser"
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etc.,
So.,
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Newspapers,
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On- Kthlhttlon In Vowkm It) lHrt'2.
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REMOVAL
GEO. W. VOLLUM,
SAMUEL C. DAMON.
�I II L
16
Funeral ofthe Late King.
From tbe Commercial Advertiser of Thursday,
4th iust., wo condense tho following account of
tho ceranionios on this occasion
Tho Tuneful obsequies" of Kammiahkha IV.
wore performed on A\ edncttditv lust, agreeably to
publio notice given.
For several dsys and evenings previous to the
funeral, tho palace yards wero fillod with nutives
(with now and then a few foreigners as spectators) engaged in reciting or singing metes or
lamentations composed for tbe deceased King.
oan be judged from
The oharaeter of tneso
what have appeared in the native paper, as some
of iliem have been published. They are mostly
,u praise of the deceased, uccoiapuuied with
songs referring to other deceased Chiefs, and
events in Hawaiian history.
On Tuesday night, (that preceding the funeral,) there wits a crowd of five or six thousand
natives and foreigners collected around the
palace, and tho scene Is ropreaunted as quito exciting. At 12 o'clock, midnight, Itishop Stalcy
read the Litany over the corpnc in the throne
room. There were only n few BVsßtstt, perliupe
twelve or fifteen foieigners.
Wednesday, the day of the funeral, was warm
but pleasant, and the copious showers of the previous night had laid the dust, so that the condition of the streets was unusually favorablo for
parade. At six o'clock, A. M., the battery on
Punch-bowl, commonoed firing guns ovory five
minutos, which wus continued till tho corpse
was deposited in the tomb.
At half-past 111 A. M., the line of procession
commenced to move from tho front of tho palaco,
through King street, the artillery corps leading,
The hearse, bearing tho remains of his late
Majesty, was preceded by his favorite horse,
ana Prince W illiuin, hearing his sword and
bat. Four white horses, dressed in black,
drew the hearse, the cavalry forming a guard
on each sido. Numerous kahilis were Dome
sround the hearse as it moved along. Some of
them wero vory rich and lofty. They arc emblems of royalty, and were loft at tho tomb,
some deposited inside und others outside of the
building.
The coffin, which was made by Mr. Fischer,
was a most elaborate piece of workmanship, of
koa sod kou woods. A heavy silver plate surrounded with scroll work, and surmounted with
a crown, bears the following Inscription
ALEXANDER, KALANI-KUA-LIHOLIHO.
:
:
IOLArU-MAKA-O-10l
1.1, KI'NI.'IAKr.A, KI'KAII.IMOKI'.
I3eP<Bs3eP(lJs£
!».,
I IM I. N
D.V E B I I AR V
..
.
15 6 4.
the burial norv ice the Lpitcopul Church performed, after which Culuncl Domini* read (he
masonic burial service, accompanied with tho
usual cercmonio*. Tho concluding prayer was
raid by Bishop Stalky. Throe volleys of musketry from the .Household (jiuurds, us the lost
farewell, announced the Hcono as clotted, and tho
profession formed und returned to town.
Everything went off well, and so far as wo
havo beard, without accident. The following is
the programme on tho occasion
:
Artillery.
Undertaker 10 the late Kins'.
r aculij, and Ptudrnti of Oahu College
Royal School
Kahehuna School
U B Os ln>;rah»ai> School
Mint la>erweather'*t .School PaWn School,
Ma nt.* School, Pauoa School, Walahto School,
leom. Hchool, Palama.School, Wtsllupe school,
Mo.-iii.lua Ifchool ; Select
Hawaiian Sobool,
Utua School, Kaumakapili **choo|-, Kahhl School;
MMfQiae m*l 00l ; Miikiki Sclnxl
gaaartHlll nnltmil
Honolulu Pin- O'parLinent.
,M>:chanicii' Item-lit I'liion
OM Fellow*.
Pri'c Hatoma.
Mirattan of Ur- Medical Fac-ultj.
\|n-tht'cnry and Attending
Physician* of tin- lata King.
Ih** Kouohlkla of the Crown Lamtv
The K'»imh.klt of the late King.. Private Land*
Coimnlarioiier•! the Crown l-aida
The General Commanding and htalt
HonululuKftleH.
Ilouaehoid Trotsvpa.
Honolulu Yeomanry
The Queen* Servant*.
Tlie lute X iti(f**r I'urveyor.
The laic King'a ScrvantM.
Mlniatern of Religion of the Several Itenominaiioni.
The Clergy of the Kmimn Catholic Chtnch.
■11l Lorriahlp I/mi*, the Right Key. Hit-hop of Arathea
and Vicar
of the Hawaiian
lalunda.
Choir of the Hawaiian Cathedral.
,
,
Officiating Clergy.
Ilia leordihlp the Right Reverend Hiahop of Honolulu.
The late King's Home.
Tbe lite Kmg'a Alda.
11. K. 11. Prince William, faring theSword and Hat
cf the late King.
The Hon. Colonel P. Y. Kaeo, bearing theCrown
of the late King.
1/arge Kahilis.
-:
4 £
A :? '(p" in a|
i» Aii
saß
A II
?
5
i 11 ■ s 6 m
%
■
ill
Urge Kahilis.
Carriage Hearing
HER MAJRBTY O.IKK.N KMNA
Carriage Bearing
T1
will be one of the finest ornament <
and can be seen from any part of tbe
city. Tho Legislature will probably be called
on to provide Mr its completion.
During tho evening, tho coffin, containing tho
remains of the Prinoe of Hawaii, was taken
up and deposited with those of tho lute King.
The coffin has till now been kept in a temporary
building or tomb in tho pulaco yard. Tho
removal was mado under a military torchlight
escort. Tho Artillery corns, without their guns,
led the procession with raised torches, and after
them came the Household troops and Zouaves,
tln-n the hearse bearing the Prince's coffin, and
lastly carriages containing the Queen and other
muurners. The Cavalry Guard rode as an escort
on each side of the hearse.
The procession
moved at a quickstep march, and as it passed
thus hurriedly through the town and up Nunanu
avenue, nothing could have been more striking
or imposing, the flickering light of the torches
casting a glare over the whole procession, which
moved along bo rapidly that those only who
wero on the watch hud an opportunity to witness it.
finished it
we have,
PORT OF HONOLULU, S. I.
ARRIVALS,
Jan. 7—Am bark A. A. Kldridge, Bennett. J*-! dys from I, Fran.
R—Kuss. Am. Co.'s ship Ccsarewllch, 31 nays I'm .Stka.
ft—Am bark Comet, Smith, 16 days from £ait Francisco.
u—Kng ship Dolphin, Clark, 100 days from Pumauibuco.
v—Am bark lllluipre, 24 days from Victoria.
11—Am brig Haltie Jarknou, Hempstead, from S. Krun'co.
16—Kng ship All S'-rene, Ml iluyalrom Victoria.
20—Hawschr Marilda, Kngllah, I*2days from Farming's Is.
24 Am. bark Young Hector, Chadwiek. 10 day*, fnan S.F.
ta i km. clipper ship Piscatau.ua, 22 days from Acapulc.fi.
IW —Am. clip sh George IVahody, Peine, Id days fm B. Fr.
Feb. 2—Am clip ah Derby, Allen, 17 days from ban Frsuciaoo.
2—Atn bark N. 8. Perkins, 25 days from Piißct Bound.
2—Am schr Kcltpse. 42 days fnim Victoria, withlumber.
(»—Am Hark Yankee, I'.tty, from San Francisco.
—
MARRIED.
thin city, Jnn. '2ft, at Fort Htreet
Church, by the Rev. K. Corwln, Hsm'l T. Alexander, professor
In Lshalnaluna Beniinnry, tn Mils Martha )u. Cooke, daughter
of Anion L Ossjfcsj, fc|*i ,,f this city.
itWIlT OlWt U
DIED.
Pun-In
this city, YYi-dueeday Itssjajf,
Jan. 27, Susan W.t
youngest daughter uf W, 0, awl A. H. l'arkc,aged 6 monthsand
10 dayi.
Datlky—In Ban Francisco, Cal.. Dec. lOtb, 1863, Mrs. Martha
Ann Day ley. (formerly Mrs. William 1'uty, of Honolulu,) age.il
■W yean. The deceased was a natlro of Plymouth, Mat*. In
her early married life the came to Honolulu,and was wellkuowu and highly esteemed by the foreign residents of that
ptriod.
She
had lived fti Honolulu fourteen yean,and four In
California, hut wherever her lot wai caat ahe woo the loreand
esteem of the circle of acquaintance among which ihe moved.
Tinhooi, alias Kami—-Died at Queen's Hospital, January
16,1804, William Kanui, aged about 06 years. The early lira
IMIINCKrW.
of the deceased was so intimately connected with the effort to
Carriage Hearing
establish Christianity upon Ihe Sandwich Islands, that It merThe Queen Dnwairer Hakalelepnni.
its more than a panning notice. He was born on the Island
11IH MAJWiTV TIIK KINU.
orrss
of Oahu, about the close of the last century. His father belongSupported hy 11. It 11. the Kuhlua Nul, and attended
ISLANDS,
HAWAIIAN
ing to the party of a defeated chief, fled with his son to Wilby the Hon. Col. C. Kapeakea.
Born Ftbruary 9, 1884 ; Succeeded to the Throne
ms*, Kauai, while there, an American merchant Teasel, comThe xvliik'h Chancellor.
mended by Capt, Brlntnel, touched for suppliea. The vessel
December 16,1864 ; Died Movember 80, 1868.
Otasaa Ministers.
had previously touched at Kealak'kua, and while there, too
Ills Kx. R C. Wyllie, Minister of Foreign Relations
The hearse wss followed by the state carmaster took on board two young men, whose subsequent history
and Hecrelary at War and of the Navy.
was remarkable. They were Obooklah and Thomas Hopu. Al
riages, bearing tbe mourners. Queen Emma and
Ills Ex. (J. M. RolwrUon, Minister of Interior.
Walroca they were joined by William Kauul. Tbeeo three
His Kx. 0. dc Varigny, Minister of finance.
her mother occupying the first, the Princess
youths CspL Drlntnel took to America. Soon after their
111. Ex. C. 0. Hopkins, Acting Minister of Finance.
Victosia and Queen Dowager in thoso following.
arrival, they attracted the attention of the friendsof foreign
The Hon. 0. 0. Harris, Altorney-deneeal.
missions, and when the ml**looschool was opened at Cornwall,
His Maiesty the King walked by the side ot
Ills Kx. the Minister Resilient ..f the Dnited states,
Coon., they were received as pupils, with another Hawaiian,
Jas. Mi'llmle
his venerable father the Governor of Oahu, who
Synsc
Ueorge Kumaulil, son of the King or (Governor ofKauai. ObooH. B. Ms. Coaimlsaioner, W. W. rolleti
is now also the Premier or Vice Regent. His
klah died iu America, but tin- three others came out In the brig
U I. Ms. Coiiiiuissiiiiiit, Mona. Desuoytrs.
TkaddftiM with the first company of missionaries.
Ladles of theCourt.
Majesty, in thus setting aside personal conveKanui, or Tcnnooe, as his name was orlgiually written, early
Members of the Privy Council of But«.
nience, showed that he was ready to share tho
fell
under the censure of the Church, hut was subsequently re
Members of the House of Nobles.
stored.
In IMS, when the gold excitement arose, he went to
heat and burden of the day, with the most
Judgesof Supreme Court.
California, wherehe remained until about four months ago. He
Consular Corp..
humble of thefollowers in this last testimonial
was successful in gold digging, but lost all, or about $0,000, by
Judgee.
Circuit
to tbe late Sovereign.
the failure of Page, Bacon & Co., of Ban Francisco. During
Clerks of Government Departments.
the last few years, he haa labored In Ban Francisco, and was
On reaching the Episcopal Ohapol, which bad
The Membersof the Bar.
connected with the Bethel Church of that city, under the charge
House of Representatives.
been trimmed in mourning for the occasion, the
of
the Rev. M. Rowvll. Much more might be written respiting
Custom
Houee
and
Officers
Oeneial,
Officers,
Collector
his career, but for the present wo would merely add, that Inprocession halted while the oorpso was taken inof the Custom..
departed
this life leaving the most substantial and gratifying
Sheriffs
the
different
Islands.
of
side, and the servioe of the Episcopal Church, of
Tbe Marshal and
evidence that be was prepared to die. Ills views were remarkTbe King's Household Servants.
which the late King was a member, performed
ami satisfactory. Christ was his only hope, and
Yeomanry.
ably
clear
The Klog's
Heaven the only desireof his heart. It was peculiarly gratifyin tbe Hawaiian language. Th e few admitted
Foreign Residents.
beside
his bedside and hear him recount the " wonderto
ing
sit
Abahui Aloha o Lahalna.
into the chapel, entered by tickets, the main
ful ways" in which Uod had led him. He cherlsheu a most
Hawaiian Population Generally.
gratitude
of the procession remaining in the street
towards all those kind friends In Amlively
sense
of
Polio. Force.
who provided for his education when a poor beat bru
during the servioe.
The tomb (so far as comiileted) is a ohsate erica,
stranger in a foreign land. The names of Cornelius, Mills,
A little before 2 o'clock the procession formed edifioe of coral stone, in the pointed Gothic UmcIhi, Daggett. Prentice, Griffinand others ware frequently
Mcd resumed its muroh ap the valley, strle of architecture, designed by Th. C. Heuok, upon his lips, and often mentioned with a glow of grateful emot
At some future Urns we intend preparing a mors extend
*h» tomb about hslf-pttet 2 o'clock. Esq. The main portion ot the buildine, in- tion.
ed notice of the Hawaiian youths educated at the Cornwall
■■*•» VSa immediawW taken inside, n d tended for the tomb, is yrt to be built. When sebool.
KING
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body
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FTHE RIEND
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17
IKINOU U
BrtoSmfs,Ml», $s. S.j
CONTENTS
for March, IKiil.
t'AUK.
17, 18
A Itay among Cannibals
Voyage to Marquesas, a Report
18,19
New Hook
Mai'tjticatarj Mythology
The Bible amon|t Samonns
Missions and Commerce
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20
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Poetry
X idnappiiiß Polynesians
2"2
M
H W. Beeeher
Marine Journal 4rc
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THE Fill END,
>iv it« ii
l, lSttl.
Kauai Revisited.—ln former years it has
been our privilege to visit the beautiful Island of Kauai, where, in the language of
Campbell, it might be said :
"TheQueen of Spring, afl she passfd down the valr,
Issfl herrobe on Die trees and her breath on the gale."
Again have we visited its shores and enjoyed the kind hospitality of the people.
Surely Capt. Cook was correct in the statement that the Kauniuns were frank and
cheerful, living " very sociably in their intercourse with one another." If the foreign
visitor could assert this, respecting the inhabitants of Kauai, in their savage state, in
what language shall the visitor describe the
foreign and native inhabitants, surrounded
with all the means and appliances whichcivilization and Christianity have brought in
their train! As we rode over the plains and
explored tho valleys, we experienced health
invigorating sensations at every step. Most
cordially do we wish to thank kind friends
on that island for their generous hospitality.
It is most gratifying on our return to learn
that our desk had been supplied by one
the Rev. W. F. Snow—who gave such universal satisfaction. We leant that he takes
passage with his wife, in the Yankee, forCalifornia. His visit has been eminently satisfactory. As he now returns to labor in the
work of the gospel ministry in California,
the prayers and kind wishes ofthe community will go with him. Such men, eloquent,
scholarlike, and withal, ready to "stand up
for Jesus," will not fail to prove a blessing to
thai riaing community and thriving State.
MARCH 1, 1864.
The Polynesian.—lt is with no ordinary
feelings of regret that we record the announcement that this weekly journal lias ceased to
be published. During a period of nbout
twenty years, we have been brought into very
intimate relationship with the editors and
printers of that sheet, and have always received the most kind nnd courteous treatment. For many years tjie Friend was published at the same office. Our spheres of
operations seldom brought us into collision,
hence we could " agree to disagree"' and still
be very good friends. The files of that paper will show that leading editorials of marked ability have been written by Mr. Jarves,
and his successors Hitchcock, Hall, Hopkins,
and Fornander. Now, that said journal has
become historical, in future years, its files
will often be referred to by all who would
understand and appreciate the difficulties and
trials through which the Hawaiian nation has
passed to attain its present well established
position, among the civilized governments
of the earth.
Oahu Conference of Churches.—This
ecclesiastical body met in Honolulu, Feb.
24, and continued its sessions through three
days and a half. The native churches were
represented by their pastors and three delegates from each church. In addition to the
ordinary business, the conference ordained
A. Kaoliko for the church at Waianae. The
services took place at the Rev. L. Smith's
church, where the following order was observed :
1. Reading of Scriptures and prayer, by
Rev. Mr. Solomona.
2. Sermon, by Rev. E. W. Clark.
3. Consecrating prayer, by Rev. L.
Smith.
4. Charge to candidate, by Rev. B. W.
Parker.
6. Right hand of fellowship, by Rev. H.
H. Parker.
6. Benediction, by Rev. A. Kaoliko.
Removal.—The Rev. M. Kuaea has been
called from the native church at Hauula,
Oahu, to the church of the Rev. Mr. Eroerton, at
Waialus.
{OPI& Series,
M2l_.
A Day Among Cannibals:
Or Adventures of a Whaleman
at the
Marquesas.
Tho American whaleship Congress, Capt.
Stranburg, sailed from New Bedford in June,
1803, ova cruiso for the North Pacific.
After touching at Sydney, she called at Ilivaoa,
or Uominiquo, one of the Marquesas Islands, to
obtain water and fresh provisions. Arriving before the harbor oi l'uumiiu, January 13, two
bouts were fitted oat with articles of trade, such
as knives, flints, hatchets and muskets, to exchange for what they might wish to obtain.
When tho boats had anchored in the harbor,
another boat, manned with a chief and crow of
native islanders, came off, who appeared very
friendly and anxious to trade with the strangers,
stating* that they had hogs and potatoes in abundance. Mr. Whalon, first officer of the whaleship, who had charge of the ship's boats, then
transferred his trade into tho natives' boat, got
in and went ashore with them, leaving his own
anchored off in the harbor.
Upon landing and proceeding up the valley,
the natives commenced chasing pigs, caught one
and tied it. While they were chasing the animals through the valley, tbe chief and Mr. Whalon stood together, and the natives were shouting, evidently for the purpose of calling
tho people, for they came rushing from all
parts of the valley, armed with hatcheta and
knives, which at least looked suspicious. Mr.
W. fearing that they meant no good, proposed
to the ohief to return to the boat; upon which
the latter stepped up to him, suddenly seised his
hat and placed it upon his own head. This he
thinks was a well-known signal among them, for
he waa instantly seised by a score of natives,
thrown down and stripped naked, his bands and
feet bound with ropes, which the ohief had in
his hands, but which he supposed were intended
to tie the pigs.
The natives then proceeded to tear up his
clothes into small pieces, and out the buttons off,
making a distribution among the crowd. After
this they paid their attentions to their prisoner
by pinching him severely, bending his fingers
and thumbs over tbe back of his hands, wrenching his nose and torturing him in every imaginable way. They would strike at his head and
limbs with their hatcheta, always missing him
by a hair's breadth. For about three hours they
continued to amuse themselves and torment him
in this manner. He supposesthis was the custom
preparatory to being killed, as it doubtless is.
some of the natives tried to entice the ship's two
boats to come to the shore, and Mr. W's. boatsteerer waa on the point of landing to find him,
when they were warned off by a young Marquesan girl, belonging to the family of the U*>wsji
an missionary Kekela. This girl shout*** " jpoll
away," it bajssv all aha could say in Eagfiw.
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18
same time to leave tl» shore
The boat* returned to the ship without their officer. Bad tlior gone on shore, it is not unlikely
that there would have been a combat, and all
bean massacred, as they wttr not prepared for
any attack. This same girl hud tried to warn
Mr. W. not to go inland with the ohief, but he
did not understand her, aud when he was seised
she used her utmost endeavors for him anions; tin
natives, weeping all tho while that they were
beckoning at ttis
>l
AIMII.I S 6 4
daily routine of a Hawaiian missionary's house.
Morning and evening a bell was rung for
about fifteen
prayers, whioh wero attended by seemed
quite
natives, male and I ■male, who
orderly and attentive to tho exorcism. Meals
were served at a table after the Ktiropeun style,
and oonsisled of meats, sweet potatoes, und
broad fruit. While hem native* belonging in
tin- same settlement drought fronli bread fruit
ilaily lor the loreignor. Mr. Kokelu assured
Mr. W that hud the natives demanded ull he
tormenting him.
A Hawaiian missionary, whoso name he did bod, In- should have given it to release him. In
not learn, having hoard of the trouble now ap- eonvursmtion with Kekelu regarding the progress
Christianity was making among the
proached him, hut was unable to converse with whioh Kekela
state* it as his opinion that his
Soon alter u Uoruiaii carpenter arrived, people,
and being uuablo to release him, told him lie efforts among tin' adults were almost useless,
would romain by and do what ho could to but that among the youth he had promise of
save him. At night tho natives plnood their great success, having now forty regular attenMr.
prisoner in tho house of a chicfoss who had tried dants on divine worship on the Suhbuth.
Christian
uuoeasingly to secure his release from the chief, Whalon bears testimony to the upright
tho groat
and no doubt her effort* alone saved him Irom character of Kekelu und wife, and of natives
in
death during tho day. Tho Gorman remained influence whioh they have over tho
by him through tho night, which to the prisoner their settlement. Kekela is a unssl industrious
was a long and dreary one, antiei|uiting as hn mail, thus setting a worthy example to tho
did every mnmont that the natives would hr.uk islanders, lie has more land under cultivation
into tho house, und carry out their design of than any other one man, and more sweet potamurdering him. Ho afterwards learned, that toes than the whole of tho rest of tho settlement
according to tho nativo customs, tho bouse of a together. Thoy have one Miirqiicsan girl (baton
chief is sacred, und no nativo uau outer it with- mentioned) that live* with them, who shows
out permission, under peril of death. Morning uniiiistukahle evidence of improvement, Is'ing
dawned, and the natives begun to reassemble and very domestic in her hahits and an apt scholar.
Saturday morning. Jan. 10. the ship apisareil
became noisy for their victim. All his hopos
of relief hud now fled, and he begun to look for off tho island, und Kekelu and the duel made
death as certain, us tho uhiofoss would soon be preparations to take Mr. Whalon off to her, in
called on to release him. About this time, which tlioir own boat— first sending a nativo ahead to
was early in the morning, tho (ienuun heard the see that nobisly wu ill ainhtish for the purpose
natives speaking of tho arrival of tho Hawaiian of shooting uny of the |»irty. Ratting the coast
missionaries, Mr. Kokelu und wife, in tho flour, they oinharkod und stsm reached tbu vessel,
neighborhood. Upon hearing this, tho German where thoy Were welcomed on Issirtl by Capt.
dispatched tho other Hawaiian for him, and the Stninburg.
natives finding that Kekola had boon sent for,
Mr. Wlialon's emotions on reaching tho ship
than distcrilssl. He had
hastily untied the hands und feet of their prisoner. can better ls> imagined
rescued from tho savages and returned to
Kekela and his wife uro Hawaiian mission- li
aries, sent out from tho Sandwich Islands, and his vessel through tho efforts of it nutivo Hawaistronger, who hud lieen prompted to uct
supported by tho Hawaiian*. They live in a ian—v
his
in
by tho teachings of the Christian
but
at
time
bohulf
valley,
tho
of
the
neighboring
which
he gave the most exemplary
were
on
u
of
religion,
Whalon,
of
Mr.
capture
visit to
another island. Kekola soon arrived with tho evidence. During 23 yours voyuging around
ohief under whoso protection ho liven, und in- tho world, he says ho hit* never posited through
this one, nor
stantly commenced remonstrating with the a moro ovontful cruise than who
have won
natives for their inhumano treatment, und lie- any where met with stranger*
sought them to release him. They demanded hi* gratitude und affection a* those humble Haa ransom as the only terms for his release. waiian Missionaries, living on the Island of
After a council among themselves thoy decided llivaoa, to whoee efforts alone, ho owes hi* life.
to release him for a whalehoat and six oars, Nothing that ho oould givn to them could cancel
upon whloh Kekela told them to take his the debt he owe*, und be say* that whrnever
boat. At the offer, however, Kekola's ohief Kekola stands in ueed, m him know und he
both Capt.
demurred, a* this would deprive their settlement shall share with him. Of course,
of their only boat. The discussion now waxed Stranburg and Mr. Whalon rewurded Kekela
warm between the two ohiefs, during which and his chief with such gift* a* they hod at their
Kekela declared that he was ready to give up disposal, and they returned to tho shore. said
anything and everything he possessed, if he could
Speaking ol Mr*. Kekela, Mr. Whalon
bat save the foreigner's life—an instance of ho wus surprised to find a nativo Polynesian, so
.
bunds be foil, und baa but little influence with
thorn. They
* "*"
**"*7
frequently at war with tho
do on our more favored Hawaiian group.
Missionary Voyage to Marquesas
Islands;
or Report
B. W. PARKER, Di'lt-KRir
Missionary Society.
Hawaiian
By Rev.
fiim.
disinterested philanthropy, whioh the annuls of
missions can not equal. After some further
parley, it wu agreed to give a musket and
some other trade in exohango lor Mr. Whalon,
whloh was immediately done, and he was led
beyond the boundary whioh separated the- domain of the two ohlofs, and aorose whioh to
rnoaptare a person would lead to open warfare
between the two tribes. Mr. W. hesitated when
they wished to lead him farther inland, as be did
not know what tbe new ohief intended to do
with him; bat upon being assured by Kokela
that he wa* to go to his own house, where he
would take care of him, he gladly went.
Upon arriving than, Mr. Vhalon was astonished to find a pleasant airy cottage,
furni*hed
1
■aaner, muoh after tho
a"*
of
New
style
a
hnglaod farm house, surrounded
by a garden where flower*, tree* and vegetable*
grew abundantly.
The boats had returned to the ship on the
previous afternoon, when warned off by the
Marqaesan girl. Thursday and Friday. Mr.
Whalen remained with Mr. KskeU and wife,
during which ttave h* wss a wltnen of the
are
other tribes on tho island. Still ho is known
all over tho islund, and tho day may come when
through his teaching, wurs there may be ended
und the tribes dwell together in peace, us thoy
ol Ihr
IConoludocl.]
i.i'srral
Mrrling.
On Monday, Oct. 19th, the meeting for
transacting business commenced, and continiind by ndjouriimpnts till Thursday. Our
time wns fully occupied during the four days,
IWOSllng three times a day, and continuing
our sessions till lute in the evening. The
sessions were opened nnd closed by prayer.
Kacli missionary rend a written report of his
lielil, nnd of his work the lust seventeen
months. Correspondence from the Hawaiian Islands was rend, topics connected with
the missionary work discussed, nnd conclusions formed of practical value to the missionary we hnjieil.
A Inltulo
I of Ihe >1 illqn.'.iin M ImliiU
itssil ilie Xi inrii wf the Mlaaloiini'irw lv ihr
llnwnlian lalnn.U.
Thr
This subject came up early in the meeting
mill occupied much time. Bach member of
the mission expressed his opinion, and the
following expresses very much the views of
the missionaries, especially ol the first Company that went to those islands.
Ist. The commencement of the mission
in the Marquesas was not of our seeking,
the call wns unexpected to us, and we considered it a i all from Uod, und believe we
have Im'cii guided by His Spirit in undertaking this work.
M. We have hail the blessing of God
(luring the ten years of the mission's existence, success has followed .our labors, and
we do not think it is boasting when we say,
that the efforts of tho Hawaiian churches to
give the gospel to tho Marquesans, have succeeded beyond that of any other missionary
society.
The English Missionary Society
and the American Society have nt different
periods sent missionaries into this field.
But they all abandoned the field, home of
them after several years residence here. Native teachers have been sent by the Society
of Missions from Tahiti. Nearly every isInnd in the group has at sometime had native Tahiti.in teachers. Kauwealoha said,
I Upon had formerly three of these Tahitinn
teachers, but they abandoned the work for
reasons unknown to him.
*
We came to these islands under the patronage of the Hawaiian Churches, we occupy atx stations, we have our congregations,
our schools, our Sabbaths ana Sabbath
schools—an aggregate of two hundred
scholars—we have our books and readers for
our books, and we have tho Church of Ood
established, its rites of baptism and the Lord's
supper, we have Christ here, and His kingdom. Shall we go back and abandon all ?
Is it God's will ? Does Christ so command
and polite, and »o well educated.
Her manner and conduct at all times were ladylike. It is the host commentary of tho transforming power of religion. Kekola and hi*towife
oould *peak broken English, just enough Is'
understood, and supplied all his want*.
After Mr. Whalon had boon released, and
escaped to Kekola's house, he inquired the cause
of his seiiure by the natives, and learned that it
was done out ot revenge for tho kidnapping of
Marquesan* by the Peruvians, who had stolen a
cargo of men and women Irom this and the
neighboring island*. Some of thaan kidnapis-d
natives had been returned by the Peruvian Government, but many had died on tlie rausage to
or from Peru, while others had had various diseases including thosnvall-pox, which they brought
back to tho group, and wa* spreading over the
islands. Tho Marquesan* were so inoetwod with
these outrages of the Peruvians, that they took
vengoanoo on any foreigners that might fall into
their power, regardless who they ware. Had us ?
not Kokela been away, they would probably not
3d. Who will preach the gospel here jf
have maltreated Mr. W. in the manner they did.
wn
Into
do not, after hrinrr ent here hy th« lit
tribe,
whose
with
the
Kekela do«* not liva
courteous, kiud
�Till
waiinn churches to do it? Where is the society that will send missionaries here if we
withdraw ? To give up the mission is, we
think, giving the islands ovor to the reign of
pagan durkness.
After a long discussion the following preamble and resolution were passed and recorded in the minutes of the meeting, as the result of their deliberation :
I. We believe Ood in His providence directed us to this field of labor, to call this
people from pagan idolatry.
11. Some of us have labored here ten
years, teaching nnd preaching the Gospel of
Christ to the inhabitants of these islands,
and cannot forsake them.
111. (Jod bus helped us—the gospel has
saved some, as we truly believe, and they
have been joined to the family of Christ, witnesses for him of the Truth and the Life.
Therefore,
Risolved, That we ought not In abandon
work of the Lord in these islands and
return to Hawaii, but we will steadily pursue
our work here and spread the Light of Life
among this people.They were unanimous in this expression
ol their opinion, they could live and labor
here, in poverty, if it must be, hut could not
abandon the lieltl. The mission must be
continued.
(he
A Nrw Minion
in
I looninl on the
Nnkiihivia.
l.liiml
of
During the last year several requests have
been made to the missionaries, by a chief,
to locate one ol their number in this valley.
They visited the valley several times and
spent three or four Sabbaths there, the peoplo were Iriendly, and desired to have a missionary located among them. The chief
gave them u piece of land on which to build
and cultivate. They sent forward two church
members, a mnn and his wife, to begin the
the work. This man and his wife are still
in the valley of Ilnonmi, ami have been visited several times by the missionaries. They
an- teaching and doing good among the unlives. Kekela says, Kaiwi and himself in
their visit to Nukiihivu called upon the
French Governor, who made many inquiries
about their missionary work on llivaoa nnd
Fiituhiva, of their schools, meetings, church
members. Kekela asked if lie would object
to one of their number being located in Nuknhiva. The (iovernor replied, that if the
native chief desired it, he should not make
any objections to it.
The missionaries bud deferred the linal decision of the question till their general meeting;. After discussing the subject, it was
decided not to locate now, n permanent missionary .in llooiiini, but that Kauwcalohn,
who has his location nearer than any other
missionary to this place, should have the
care of it, anil visit it as he findsan opportunity, with a reference lo an ultimate occupancy, il the wny should open clearly for
ii. The Governor who would have favored
the project has been removed, nnd the management of ulliiirs on the island has fallen
much under the control of the Catholic Bishop. A grent change may be ulso looked for
among the native population from the rava-
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their wants to have their supplies sent to
them once in two years, and they passed a
vote to that effect.
The missionaries voted to ask that one
more missionary be sent to that field. The
Board is requested to send another missionary to them when next a vessel visits the
Marquesan mission.
Salaries Oftawj Mlaolassarira.
This subject came up in the meeting.
They rcgurd their salaries as low, too low to
meet their wants, and would like an increase
of salary. After stating to them that the
Board was disposed to do what it could in
supplying their wants, und furnishing means
for the prosecution of their work; that the
mission was an ex|>cnsive one, including the
cost of getting .supplies to them ; ihut fields
were opening in Micronesia for Hnwuimn
laborers, who, probably, must be supported
by the Hawaiian churches, and only a part of
the church members are to be relied upon
for contributions. After stating to them
these ihings, they had free conversation and
seeineil perfectly satisfied to leave tbe subject
of salaries without asking any increase.
There is no evidence of waste in their use
of missionary funds—they incline to regard
then as a sacred trust. None of the wives
of the missionaries lelt their stations to attend the general meeting,as that would have
delayed the vessel at each of the stations.
They also arranged to have the schooner stop
at only two of the four stations, Kekela offering his whulobout and limit's crew to take
the other two missionaries ami their •fleets
to their stations.
This was probably a saving of some two or three days.
11..- Minissarr trawl.
This is the vessel uliout which Kekela
wrote last year to the Directors, by asking
for materials to enable them to go on with
this work. It was nearly linished and ready
to luirnch when we arrived at the islands.
Some of the necessary articles for the work
hud been obtained from whnleships. An
anchor and chain had been sold to them from
our schooner.
It is a sloop of '32 feet keel, 12 feet beam,
\ feet depth of hold, und is by measurement
MA tons. This vessel will add to the comfort of th*J missionaries, and Ik: of essential
service in prosecuting their missionary work
They occupy six staamong the islands.
tions, the two extreme stations are ninety
miles apart, the one on Uii|>ou the other on
Futuhiva. It is not always safe to trust to
llieir whulchtials in going from one islund to
another. They wish occasionally to see each
other for conference about their work; sometimes to visit Nukiihivu, which is 120 miles
distant from Futuhiva, where in case of need
they can get supplies. There is at times a
luck of food in some purts of the islands,
when there is a supply in another, and with
this sloop they can provide against want und
famine in times of scarcity.
I stated lo them the views of the Directors
of the Missionary Society in regard to the
vessel,—that they thought the foreigner
might lay claim to it when finished, that
it would be expensive after it was finished,
that they would find it difficult to manage
without intruding too much upon their misges made by the small-pox.
Tho subject of biennial visits to the mis- sionary work. Moreover it was understood
■ion in future was talked of, and the brethren from Mr. fiicknell, that the missionaries
expressed the opinion thnt
it
19
the Messrs. Lawsons and himself, when they
needed one. Also, that it was not, under
existing circumstances, thought proper to appropriate mission funds for the building of
the vessel.
They replied—Kekela said, when he wrote
for the articles, he did not intend to ask for
funds from the Missionary Society to finish
the vessel, but supposed he might obtain them
on credit. The foreigner, they thought,
who began the work could have no claim on
the vessel. He had given up the work, and
being in debt to the chief, he took the vessel
and sold it to Kekela and his associates.
Foreigners living there expressed to me the
opinion.
The missionaries say, they cannot avail
themselves of the vessel built by Mr. Bicknell and the Messrs. Lawsons, either for passage or freight. When the sloop is finished,
it is to be put in charge of an old seaman, a
trustworthy Hawaiian living there.
As they hud nearly finished it, and had
done the work without any appropriation
from mission funds, it did not seem proper or
best lo do more than state the views of the
Directors.
They were cautioned, and the hope expressed that it would mil occupy theirtime and
same
attention to the detriment of their great work.
On Wednesday ufternoon we had u religious meeting for the natives, and the same
evening the missionaries and native church
members united in celebrating tho Lord's
supper.
The meeting of the mission for tho transaction of business closed on Thursday noon.
Oomoa wns designated as the place for the
next general meeting in 1805. In die afternoon we hud our last social meeting for prayer and conference, after which we went on
board the schooner, and sailed on our return
passage the same evening. We touched at
Hivaoa and left the brethren of that island,
and passed on to Uapou where wo arrived
early Subbnth morning. Here we stopped
until Tuesday evening, when we took leave
of the mission family there and sailed again
for the Hawaiian Islands, October 27th, and
arrived at Honolulu, Novcmlier 17th, after a
passage of 21 days from Uupou, and 84 days
irom the time we sailed from Oahu.
Respectfully submitted, B. W. Parkei.
Longevity of
Missionaries.—Of 134 missionaries
who have gone from the Andover
Theological Seminary up to 1858, the average term of missionary service was about 14
years. Of the (id who were living at tbe
expiration of this period, the nverage duration of missionary service was already 17J,
and was of course growing larger. Fifteen
of the entire number were in the missionary
field more than 30 years, and two saw 44
years of service. The nverage duration of
the missionary labor ol 250 missionaries in
India was found to lie nearly 17 years.
Muny of these returned and lived many
years in their native lands after they left the
missionary field. These statistics show that
the average probability of life is not greatly
reduced by engaging in missionary service.
Those who go forth to preach the Gospel to
the beatheu do not by any means devote
themselves surely to an early grave—they
may even secure u considerable extension rjf
would meet could avail therriselves of the vessel builtby life by the change of climate.
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THE
FRIEND,
MARCH 1, In«i.
New Book.
Journal or a Residence on a Georgian
Plantation, in 1838—1839. By Frances
Anne Kemblc.
If any of our readers are the apologists for
Southern slavery, or are inclined to secession, we earnestly reccommend the reading
of this volume. The writer, known throughout the wide world, as Fanny Kemble, the
celebrated actress, has shown up the state of
society at the South in a style, that we
have no idea the chivalry of the South will
be grateful for. She describes the treatment
which the females receive on the plantations
of the South, in language which we should
suppose would make the advocates and apologists for slavery, hang their heads and
cover their faces for shame.
Her sketches arc no work of fiction.
She has not drawn upon her imagination.
She writes as only a woman can write, and
simply describes what she witnessed from
day to day on her own husband's plantation,
and that plantation regarded as one of the
" better sort." Then in the name of reason
and humanity, what are the "baser sort?"
Legree's estate, in " Uncle Tom," is no fancy
sketch ! Are there not many such ?
Her sympathies are with the North in this
terrible struggle ; and her letter to the Times,
and another to " C. G., Esq.," show that she
wields the pen of a vigorous and powerful
writer. Her language is sometimes scathing,
yet exceedingly polished and choice. The
book is very opportune, and its publication,
in both England and America, will serve an
important end in shaping that public sentiment which is now forming lo give Secession
and Slavery their death blow.
Perusing this book, written by a strongminded English woman, the reader perceives
the beauty and force of that outburst of indignation, in " Sterne's Sentimental Journey,"
when he looked upon the encaged bird
"Disguise thyself as thou wilt.still slavery
thou art a bitter draught! and though thousands in all ages have been made to drink of
thee, thou art no less bitter on that account.
'Tis tbou, thrice sweet and gracious goddess,
Liberty, whom all, in public and in private,
worship, whose taste is grateful, and ever
will be so till Nature herself shall change.
No tint of words can spot thy snowy mantle,
or chemical power turn thy sceptre into iron.
With thee to smile upon him, as he eats his
•rust, the swain is happier than the monarch
from whose court thou art exiled. Grant me
but health, thou great bestower of it, and give
me this fair goddess (Liberty) as my companion, and shower down thy mitres, if it
■earn good unto thy Divine Providence, upon
those heads which are aching for them."
:
Marquesan Mythology.
The inhabitants of the Murquesan Islands
have the reputation of being a wild, fierce,
revengeful and cannibal race of beings. In
our columns we now publish a narrative calculated to establish that reputation ; yet they
are not altogether destitute of some of the
finer feelings of the human heart. Read the
" Marquesan mother's lament for her dying
boy," translated by Mr. Lawson. Wo have
in our possession numerous translations by
this same gentleman, some of which we may
hereafter publish. This gentleman and his
brother have long been residents upon those
islands. Our correspondent, Mr. Thomas C.
Lawson, has devoted much attention to the
language and mythology of the Marquesan
Islands. He seems to be firmly of the opinion that he can trace in the Marquesan
legends (meles or varanas,) allusions to Hebrew rites and ceremonies, names and personages. He has sent us a list of words,
which is quite too long for us to print, but
the following we copy:
Hebrew.
Ahah.
Uaal.
„Cain.
,
BWAwaWaw.
Marquenan.
Ahapa.
I'elc.
I
Kcna,
Iletekia.
~
J
Mraniiuj.
Precision.
Name of gtakless on Hawaii.
Orlcf i sorrow. Also, name
ofasea-blnl.
Mr. Lawson remarks, in regard to these
names : "Many persons are living who bear
these names, and I have asked them how
they got their names. They invariably answer, that their names have descended to
them from their ancestors.' The other day
I asked Taua Mohotio how she came to get
that name ? She told tnc that it had descended to her from her ancestors on the island of Hivuoa. On that island it is pronounced Mohatia ; but on this island, Mohotio." He adds : " I would also remark that
many volumes might be written about the
names of Murquesans. They have each a
great many names, and each name is significant of their own personal history, or the
history of their ancestors. In fact the Marquesan names of persons and places are a
series of historical records from the earliest
times up to the present day."
Mr. Lawson is of the opinion that, in the
Marquesan mythology, he can trace relics of
the ancient Grecian deities, " Oceanus and
Jupiter," and, finully, that "cannibalism"
has some affinity with the ancient worship
of Moloch.
We have lying before us a poem or song
of 52 stanzas, translated from the Marquesan
language, and sung at the Feast of the
'
"
Moneko new invite* ye all
To ootne and obtain tbe prize.
Clap, clap your bands, jour voioes raise—
Press forward now, and gain the prise
Clap, olap your tenuis, and beat tbe drum—
Kodtem yourselves ! Come now ! 0 oome ! ka.
'
Ourreaders will not probably be interested
in all which Mr. Lawson has written and
studied out during his residence among the
Marquesans, but we cannot refrain from adding this remark, that however debased and
degraded the Marquesans may be, still their
language and traditions possess much interest to those who are willing to devote time
and attention to their study.
While we
mourn over their savage barbarity, let us do
all in our power to civilize and christianize
them.
The Bible appreciated by the Samoans.
11l a communication from the Rev. Mr.
Nisbet, dated Maltm, Upolu, one of the Samoan or Navigator islands, we find the following allusion to the circulation of the Bible
among those islanders. A new edition ha.«.
just been published by the B. and P. Bible Society, and a consignment had just been received and sold among the people.
" Our
share of the first installment was disposed of
at once. * * * As an evidence of the
fact that our people appreciated the beautiful
und blessed volume, I may mention that a
month or two after their arrival I forwarded
the B. and F. Bible Society £250 (81,260),
the first fruits of the sale, and I am this
month about to forward an additional £165.
Indeed, we hope to pay the Society all the
outlay for all the impressions ol 10,000
copies, as we formerly did for 15,000 copies
of the New Testament."
In regard to the general interests of the
Mission, Mr. Nisbet remarks
" For years
back our Mission lias been very short-handed.
What with deaths and departures, we have
become very few. Hence it is with a largo
measure of pleasure we now look forward to
the arrival of a reinforcement, who are on
their way with Dr. Turner, and whom we
expect in December. Dr. Turner is returning to his post after an absence of four years,
during the greater part of which he has been
very busy taking the Scriptures tind other
works through the press. On his arrival, he.
will resume his post in the duties of the institution for training native teachers, which
has proved rather n heavy task for us to
carry on single-handed. Our establishment
is full, having 93 pupils, 88 ranking in the
department preparing for the office of teach-
:
Human Sacrifice." If Mr. Whulon will call
at our office, we will allow him to peruse it,
that he may know what might have been ers."
sung around his mangled body, had his capThe Mission at the New Hebrides was extors succeeded in cutting him up." We pecting a new missionary
schooner, to be
"
copy the following stanzas :
sent out from Nova Scotia, to run among the
Th* prise, the priis !
islands.
Ruth forward to tb« pnt*
�THE FRIEND, MARCH, 18 6 4.
Missions and Commerce.
The principal object of Missionaries in
going among a heathen and ignorant people,
is to teach them the great and important
truths of the Bible, but especially the way
of salvation by a crucified Redeemer. This
object cannot be fully accomplished without
bringing about many otherresults. It would
be an easy matter to show the benefits which
have resulted to commerce in the Pacific by
the establishment of Christian missions on
the numerous islands of Polynesia. This
subject is distinctly brought to our notice by
the late visit of the whaleship Congress to
the Marquesan Islands. We have copied
from the Commercial Advertiser, the admirably written article, " A Day among the Cannibals." Wo hope our readers will give
that article a careful perusal, and at the same
time read another article on page 22d, relattng to kidnapping Polynesians, for let it be
borne in mind, it was on this account that
the Marquesans were determined to take
Mr. Whalon's life. We are glad to learn
that Capt. Stranburg most liberally rewarded
the Rev. Mr. Kekela, by furnishing him
with sails, cable, and rigging for the missionary schooner, referred to in the report of the
Rev. Mr. Parker on page 19.
In our humble opinion this is not enough,
the Rev. Mr. J. Kekela, the Rev. Mr. A.
Kaukau and their friendly natives and
that German carpenter deserve something
We are glad to learn that the
more.
has
attracted the attention of our
subject
Mr. Mcßride, and that he
Resident,
Minister
the
communicate
facts to the State Dewill
at
We sincerely
Washington.
partment
hope the subject will not be allowed to pass
unnoticed. If when the natives of some
savage island kill n sailor or destroy a vessel,
they are visited by a man-of-war and fired
at, why should not those bo rewarded who
save life and shipping by their timely interference ? If the United States Government
would promote the welfare of commerce, and
protect the lives of seamen, it could not do so
more effectually than, from time to time, rewarding those who render important services.
The instance now under consideration is a
case in point. Let it be remembered, that it
was at this very island, Dominique, that the
American whaleship Twilight was wrecked
in June 1859; and in that instance, the missionaries of the Hawaiian Missionary Society rendered important aid to the wrecked
ship's company. The crew and portions of
the wreck were brought to Honolulu on board
Feeling
among
-
21
for Urn rrttad.
the Loyal People of the
The Marquesan Mother’s Lament for her
North.
As the war in America is protracted from
month to month, and year to year, it becomes
a subject of interest as to the feeling among
the substantial farming and Christian people of the North, among those who have sent
their fons, husbands, brothers and friends to
the war. From a correspondent in Kent,
Ct., we have received a letter, from which we
copy as follows :
"As Americans, you must feel the deepest
interest in the great struggle going on here
between Lilierty and Slavery. I believe that
the bow of promise, with its silver lining, is
growing brighter every day, and that in
God's good time we shall again be a united
and happy people, freed from that great curse
of slavery, which has brought upon us God's
righteous judgments."
From the Rev. E. T. Doane, of the Micronesian Mission, but now on a visit to the
United States, we have received a letter,
dated Geneseo, N. V., Dec. 14, 1863, from
which we quote ns follows : " I can write
you nothing new of the war; you have more
than I can tell. But let mc say, it is wonderful to see how much united the North is,
and how the churches are feeling this war is
a war rather for the extension of Christ's
Kingdom, than the subjugation of territory.
It does one good to see and hear what I do
from the ministry and the great majority of
church members. There is no doubt as to
the issue : and then all praise to the Prince
of Peace, who will have gotten to himself
the victory."
From August Unshelm, Esq., Hamburg
Consul at Apia, Samoa, we would acknowledge a copy of the Bible in the Samoan
language, and also a copy of a new London
publication, entitled, " Missions in Western
Polynesian, by A. W. Murray, twenty-five
years a missionary in Polynesia, in connection with the London Missionary Society."
In our next issue we shallnotice this work.
It is beautifully illustrated and neatly printed,
and contains 489 pages.
Per schooner Helen, we would acknowledge
a package of publications in the
Samoan language from the Rev. Henry Nisbet. Among these we are pleased to find u
copy of the Samoan Dictionary—English
and Samoan, and Samoan and English, with
a short grammar of the Samoan dialect." It
is neatly printed, at Samoa, at the London
the Morning Star.
Missionary Society's Press: 1862. This
We are glad to know that the Govern- valuable publication has been prepared hy
ment at Washington is inclined to notice the Rev. George Pratt. It contains 223
meritorious acts, when extended towards P»ges.
distressed American senmen. Capt. DunLetters for the following persons will
das, who rescued the Master of the H. H.
Crappo, referred to in the November number be found at the Post Office, directed to the
of the Friend, for 1883, informed us that his care of the Editor: Franklin B. Fowler (2;)
conduct was acknowledged by the State De- Eli B. Sadler (3;) James R. Bulford; W.
H. Blakeley.
partment at Washington.
Dying
Boy.
Translated from the Marquesan Language,
By Thos. C. Lawson.
O ho, my son, and art thou dying?
List thee to thy mother's prayer
Gladly would I die to save thee,
U my son, thy father's heir.
:
In the land of Havaii,*
All is darkand all is drear;
Gladly would I die to save thee,
But, 0 my son, thy death is near.
High in the great heavens above
Dwells the (ireat and (food O'Atea ,t
I'll pray to him, my dying son,
Thy mother's son, thy father* heir.
.See thy mother wocp and dunce,
Cut her flesh and pull her hair ;
See her wring her hands and cry,
My son, my son, I'm in despair.
My son, my son, my pretty son,
Tho maiden's pride, the maiden's joy—
Tbe first in every festive throng,
My son, my son, my dying boy.
No more thou'lt gladden maiden's heart,
Or join tho festive throng ;
Tho death-dew sits upon thy brow,
Aue .' mir' thy spirit's gone
'
Auc! out! my lovely son,
bo thy route to Havaii ;\
o'Tavitas swift his work ha* dono,
And left me here to mourn for thee.
Safe
•Ilnvaii, tbe place of departedspirits.
tO'Atea, Ood.
tAn Atua, called Kaviavra, await* in the route of depart**
ipirita to demurall who hare not the means to appease but fury
§OTavlt», the Angel of Death.
The Freedman.—This is the title of a
neatly executed little sheet, published monthly by the American Tract Society, Boston,
for the benefit of the freedman of the
United States. We are glad to see this
name, freedman, given to the man who was
formally accounted a chattel, but now is regarded as an American citizen. All honor
to those who are laboring to educate the
young among this interesting class. It is a
noble field of usefulness, and we shall be
much mistaken if the Christian churches of
the North fail to do this work nobly and
worthy of a great and Christian people.
of Wealth.—Wealth belongs
just as intellect belongs to others. They would be rich anywhere, just as
their envious neighbors would be poor anywhere. At an agrarian meeting in this city
about twenty years ago, a gentleman of
property obtained n hearing and forcibly
argued this point. Addressing a sailor near
him, who had been prominent in the proceedings, he asked i
" What would you have me do with my
Jack’s Idea
to some men,
money ? "
" Divide it equally among us all," replied
Jack.
" That would give us about 110 each, and
to-morrow 1 should have 99 60 of mine left,
while yours would be gone. What then ?"
my timbers ! " exclaimed the
" Shiver
sailor,
in perplexity, " why—then divide
again! "-iV. Y. Times.
�I II X
22
Kidnapping Polynesians.
R'a
our issue ofNovember last, wo publisha full statement of tho, number of vessels
which had been engaged in this nefarious
business. We have also from time to time
published notices of the cruises of these vessels, and of the efforts of the English and
especially the French vessels of war, to put
a stop to the bnse traffic. Facts are coming to light which show that the utmost
111 EN
E 1), MAX I H
,
18 14.
by Cook. What a mighty influence must
the Gospel have exerted upon them !
"Still more touching, perhaps, is the scene
aboard that floating hell where the poor captives were confined. When they supposed
the hour had arrived at which they had been
wont, with their families, to worship God in
their happy homes—now no longer theirs
they united in their accustomed exercises ;
they prayed and sang praises to God, and,
no doubt, like their friends on shore, sought
blessings for the miserable men by whom they
were being so cruelly wronged.
" The following extract from Mr. Lawes
painfully illustrates these remarks :—' When
the ship sailed on the night of the capture
the natives on board thought she was only
making a long tack ; but they soon found
they were really off. They then held a
—
cruelty and.inhumanity has been practiced.
We would express our acknowledgemuts to
H. L. Sheldon, Esq., for a copy of the
Uobart Town Advertiser, for July 6th, which
contains a long statement, by tho Rev. Mr.
council as to what was to be done; the young
Murray, before a public meeting in Sydney,
men were for seizing the captain and crew,
giving some details which present scenes of tying them all up, and then taking the ship
horror which equal the slave trade on the in, and when the natives were all safe on
coast of Africa. From Mr. Murray's state- shore, untying the crew and letting them go;
but the old men overruled this, lest any of
ment, we extract as follows :
the foreigners should bo killed in the uffray.
"When the Humboldt sailed from Samoa Two white men guarded the hatchway,
on the 12th of May last, there were three of which was shut down, and the poor creatures
these vessels about that group lying in wait below were in total darkness. They kept
off the different islands, with the view of knocking at the door, deck, and sides of the
picking up any canoe or boat that might ven- ship, nnd calling to be let out. After a
ture out to sea. One small boat hud been while some of the white men went down,
caught. The crew consisted of two Samo- and beat them with great pieces of wood for
ans, and one Portuguese. The captain was making a noise.
When the poor captives
induced to let the Portuguese go. The Samo- thought it was about the time of their evenans he carried off.
ing worship, they united, in their wretched
On board one vessel that called at Sa- confinement, in singing and prayer.'
"
moa there were 300 natives of different is" On the following day the vessel stood in
lands, and the captain wished to obtain 400 towurds
the shore. Some natives, ignorant
more to complete his cargo. Think of 700 of the character of the ship, and of what
human beings, accustomed to the most per- had transpired, went on lioard. Those in
fect freedom, crowded on board one single confinement recognized the well known
vessel, in the heart of the tropics ! We have sounds of" their native tongue. They shoutreliable information respecting the following ed for help, but of course in vain. By desislands and the numbers taken from them : perate efforts they succeeded in breaking a
Fitialangi, 100; Pukapuka, 60; Manahiki hole in the door large enough to let one
and Mangarongaro, 40; Tokelau, 60; Savage through ut ■ time. A number succeeded in
Island, 160; total from these islands, 420.
reaching the deck, and rushed over the ships
It may be questioned whether ever a side into the sea, but they were only two or
"
case calling more urgently for prompt and ef- three small canoes, land was a long way off,
fective interference was presented to a Chris- and some were not able to swim well. The
tian community. Let any one read the sim- wretches on board fired from the de> U upon
ple artless tales of the Rarotonga and Samo- the helpless natives in the canoes and water.
an teachers, Makti and Samuelu, and he A boat was lowered, and many recaptured.
must be strangely constituted if his soul is Seven only escaped. Among those carried
not stirred to its lowest depths. One of the
off were thirteen church members, and many
most touching incidents, that has yet come candidates. Eighteen wives are left without
to light connected with the whole affair, is
husbands, and sixty-three children are dethe tact that, on the morning following the prived
of their fathers.
dreadful day on which the murderous proceedings took place at Savage Island, the natives,
Henry Ward Beecher.
while their hearts were bleeding and their
tears flowing, because fathers, husbands,
In an address delivered before the citizens
brothers, and sons were torn from their emof
New York, since his return, Mr. Beecher
brace, should lift up their voices to God in
prayer, not to invoke vengeance upon theheads presented the following list of men and newsof their guilty oppressors, but to pray that papers, in England, as favorable to the North:
their hearts might be changed, and that they
the members of the government
" Among
might be led to abandon their wicked courses. known
to be favorable to the Federal cause
How like the spirit of Him, whose followers are the following: The Duke of Argyle
they profess to be—* Father forgive them,for (who married a daughter of the Duchess of
they know not what they do.' And these Sutherland,) Lord Granville, Right Hon.
are the descendants of men who rushed upon Charles Peiham Villicrs, Mr. Milner Gibson,
Captain Cook when he landed upon their Mr. James Stanfield, Mr. Charles Gibson ;
shores, as he expresses it, like wild boars, and Members of Parliament: Messrs. John Bright
who themselves were in the same state twelve —(cheers)—l told hira it would be just so.
years ago as that in which they were found Richard Cobden. (Cheers.) You know
your friends, I see—W. E. Foster, less
known, but just as firm and sturdy a friend ;
E. A. Leatham, Guildford Onslow, James
White, P. A. Taylor, E. Doullow, W. Williams, and The O'Donoghue, F. Barnes, T.
Barnes, W. E. Baxter, James Caird, Samuel
Gurncy, George Hadfield, Grant Duff, James
Kershaw, Wilford Lawson.
Among the
newspapers and magazines favorable to our
cause are the following : The Morning Star
—the organ of the advanced Liberal party
managing proprietor and editor, Mr. Samuel
Lucas ; the Daily News, unother liberal organ, edited by Mr. Walker, a paper which,
if a man wants to take the Times without
—
its vemon and wickedness, he can take. It
is just as able as the Times and a thousand
times more principled. The evening editions
of the above journals are respectively named
the Evening Star and the Express, (a queer
name !) The Spectator—weekly—edited by
Mr. Hutton, one of the oldest and most influential of the weeklies and distinguished
by its calm and philosophical tone ; Lloyds
Weekly News, edited by Blanchard Jerrold,
with a circulation of 400,000 weekly, the
gmt hebdomadal organ of the weekly classes; the Beehive, organ of the Trades'
Union, non-conformists (till sorts of dissenters); the British Standard, Doctor Campbell,
Congregationalist; the Freeman, Baptist ;
Macmillan's Magazine, edited by Professor
Masson, of Cambridge University ; the Dial,
weekly journal of the Morning Star; the
British Ensign, (Cmigrogationalist) ; the
Westminister Review, the quarterly organ
of English Parliament ; the Observer, tbe
ministerial organ; the Reader, one of our
principal literary journals. The most popular and widely circulated journals, in both
the metropolis and the country, support the
Northern cause. The aggregate circulation
is at least a million each issue. Among the
leading provincial papers may be mentioned
the following: The Manchester Examiner,
circulating through the manufacturing districts ; the Newcastle Chronicle, Liverpool
Daily Post, Leeds Mercury, Preston Guardian, Dundee Advertiser, Caledonian Mercury, Edinburgh; Northern Daily Whig,
Belfast ; Carlisle Examines, Kendall Mercury, and the paper of Lake district; Hampshire Independent, Southampton; Bradford
Advertiser, in which Peronet Thompson
writes weekly ; Bedford Mercury ; The Irishman, an organ of the Meagher and O'Brien
party in Ireland ; and the Bucks Advertiser.
Among men distinguished in science and literature are the following : Lord Carlisle,
lord lieutenant of Ireland ; Lord Houghton,
better known as Moncton Milnes, author and
poet (applause); Sir Charles Lyell, the eminent geologist (applause); John" Stuart Mill,
the greatest of England's philosophers of the
present day (tremendous applause); Sir
Stephen Lushington, judge of the admiralty
court; and one of the great loaders in the
English struggle against slavery and the
slave-trade (applause); Goldwin Smith, professor of modem history in the University of
Oxford (applause); Professor Cairnes, professor of political economy in Belfast UniversiProfessor F. W. Newman, the eminent
professor of Latin and English literature;
General Perritt Thompson, the founder of
tbe Westminister Review, first governor of
Sierra Leone, and author of the Anti-Corn
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1 11 X FRIEND, MARCH, I S 6 4.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
ADVBHTISBIsHIAwTTa •
Law Catechism (applause) ; Dr. Chapman,
the
Review;
of
Westminister
Mr.
editor
W. N. LADD,
Thomas Hughes, author of Tom Brown's lm]»irtrr and Dealer
in Habowasb, Cotlbbv, Msosasicb
SAI LO R' S H O M
Toolsand Aohicultcsal Ibplbhsnts, Fort itreet, HonoSchool Days, the most popular work in Eng873-ly
lulu.
gland next to Uncle Tom's Cabin (applause);
Mr. Edwarn Miall, leader of the English
a^y*
"!■ a.
Non-conformists ; George Wilson, chairman
r VDKRSK. \IKD IS PRKI'ArIKI) TO
of the Anti-Corn Law League; George TIHK
tako Amhrotypr*} and Photograp}.*. Also Cartel dc
In a style Kecond t<> none in Honolulu.
Thompson, fellow-laborer with Wilberforce, Vlttlte
H|>eclincn« can l>e leeti al the Qallerjr, ocxt door to the Poat
over the P. 0. Advertiser Office.
Clarkson.and Brougham in their anti-slavery Office,
H. 1.. CIIABR.
struggles; Professor Nichols, of Glasgow UUtKIoi
&
University; Dr. Foster, chairman of the ReA L*L Kil
B IKR ILI.
HI
BbV
KAWAIHAK. HAWAII,
hgious Liberation Society ; Professor Beesly,
the •Jenvral Merchandise and Shipping businra
professor of Political Economy in University Will atcontinue
the above port, where they are prepared to furnish the
Hall; James Taylor, founder of the freehold
jiMtly celebrated Kawalhae Potatoes, and such other re
cruita
as are required by whale ahipa at the shortest notica,
land movement: Dr. Lees, the eminent tem373-ly
and on the moat reasonable terms.
Fox,
J.
the
member
;
perance lecturer W.
FIRE
HAND.
WOOD
ON
for Oldham ; Washington Wilks and Henry
B. A. f. CAtTRR
Vincent, well known as popular leaders or HHKRMIN I'tfK,
Honolulu.
Honolulu.
writers; Mr. Scott, the Chamberlain of Lon96
Officers' table, with lodging, per week,.
CO.,
C. BREWER
don ; the Mayors of Manchester, Birming0
Seamen*' do. do.
do.
do.
ham, Rochdale and Faversham. Clergyman Commission & Shipping Merchants,
Shower Baths on the Premises.
and ministers are as follows : Dr. Trench,
Honolulu* Otthu. ll* I*>
CAPTAIN AND MRS. OAT,
KKKKK TO—
dean of Westminister; Dr. Candish and Dr.
Managers.
Honolulu, March 1, 1861.
New
York.
of
the
free
church
John.
Hood,
X**,.,
M.
Guthrie, the leaders
in
JahkuHunnkwkll,Khij., i
INSTRUMENTS
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BOOKS AND
Scotland; Hon. and-Kev. Belfast Noel; Rev.
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Kb ).,
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;
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Halley, president of New College; Rev. Dr.
Establishment, in Kaahumanu street, will b*
Hongkong.
Mkh.shh. W'm. I'ustau It Co
;
Park
Regent's
College
president
of
found the following works :
Angus,
Manila.
Its****, I'kKi.K, Hi BMKi.i. & Co
Almanacks for 1862.
Rev. Dr. John Cairns, Berwick-on-Tweed ; 388-ly
Merchant's, Shipmaster'sand Meohanlo's Assistant.
Rev. Dr. James Begg, Edinburgh ; Rev. Dr. SAM'L. N. OASTLB.
J. B. ATHHHIoN.
AMOS. I. COOKS
Law* of the Sea.
Lindsay Alexander, Edinburgh ; Rev. Canon
CASTLE 4 COOKE,
The Art of Sailmaking.
Robinson, of York Cathedral ; Rev. Prof. Importersami Wholesale ami Retail dealers In General Mer—ALSO—
I'hAiuliHr, in the Fireproof store in King atrect, opposite tho
Ship's Compasses and Dividers.
Maurie, of London ; Rev. George Gillman,
Stamen's Chapel.
—ALSO—
of Dundee ; Rev. Dr. Anderson, of Glasgow;
AGENTS FOR
Mast-head Glasses and Marine Telescope*.
—ALSO—
Rev. Dr. Campbell, of London; Rev. Dr.
I>r Jaynes Meilicinea,
Wheeler *■ Wllaon'a sewing Machine!,
Chronometers and Chronometer Watobe*.
Hamilton, of London; Rev. W. Batchelor,
The New England Mutual Life Insurance Company, caah
—alio—
asMti J2,860,000,
of Glasgow. These are only a few of thouEnglish Charts of North and South Pacific.
ItAynolili, Devoe At Pratt—Importers and Manu'acturers of
—ALSO
sands of names of men who are our friends,
Palnta, Oil ami Varnlih.and Cryatal Coal Oil,
A great variety of other articles useful to th*
C. Van llorne A Co.'a Carriage! and Carriage Material!.
but they are better known, and have signaliz—AND—
388-ly
Mariner.
ed their friendship by literary services in the
Man; ornamental articles, including Breast Pin*,
cause of the North.
Rings, Cups, &0., 4c.
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Wheeler & Wilson's
DR. J. MOTT SMITH,
DENTIST.
Ufflce corner of Fort and Hotel Street!.
405-ly
COLS,
ATJOTIOINTXaSIII.
(succbbaob to a.
J. H.
Sewing Machines at the World'! Exhibition in PARIS In 1861,
and at the Exhibition in London in 1862.
The evidenceof the superiority of this Machine ii found In the
11. W. SEVERANCE,
record of 1U ulei. In 1861—
The Grover A Baker Company, Bolton,
ATTtOTIOIVZIZIII,
The Florence Company, Mosiachuaetti,
AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
The Parker Company, Connecticut,
J. M. Singer If Co., New York,
Circ-proof Store, Robinson's Building,
Pinkie A Lyon,
QUEEN STREET, HONOLULU.
Cliaa. W. Uowland, Delaware,
Will continue busmen at the new stand. 371-ly
M. Greenwood A Co., Cincinnati, 0.,
N. 8. C. Perkini,Norwalk. 0.,
Wllaon I, Smith, Connecticut,
H. BTANGENWALD,
d.,
•old 18,660, whllit the Wheeler A Wilson Company, of Bridge
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{.all Mew York Oily Dispenaary Phyilclan, member of the
II tf
XT Pleas* Cstll mud Examlwe.
Medico Chlrurglcal College and of the PathologicalSociety
of New York.
Omen at Dr. Judd'i Drag Store, on Fort Street. Residence in
Nuuanu Valley, opposite that or B. 0. Hall, Rag. 383-ly
late roomi. Queen Street.
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at the
STORE.
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Importer and Dealer in Ueneral Merchandise. Honolulu, 11. I
—RIFIRINOn—
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Honolulu
Wilcox, RioaAsns A Co.,
O. A. Williams A Co.,
Tllos. Sfbbokb, K5q.,....H110.
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O. W. Bsooxi A C0.,. San F. I). T. Lawtom, Ksq.,
Fistp A Rirw,
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Poßis, Bbos. A Co.
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d. c. aims.
SEWING MACHINES! Commission Merchants
MACHINE HAS ALLTHE LATEST
imptovementa,and, Inadditlon to former premiums, was
THUS
awarded the highest priae aboveall European and American
t. bvkrbtt. )
At hii
Particular attention given to repairing and rating
Chronometer*.
ALSO.'AOINTB OF Till
San Francisco & Honolulu Packet-.
Particularattention riven to the tale and purchaie of *a*rchamllae, ihlpa' business, mpplrlng whaleahlps, negotiating
exchangs. Ac.
XT All freight arriving st Baa Franoiaco, by or to thi Honolulu Llni of Packeta, will be forwarjed rrib or coaaiaitos
i r Exchange on Honolulu bought and sold. £0
—asrialßOßa—
Mesan. Wiloox, Ricwabdb A Co.,
11. Haceibu) k Co.,
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Hawaiian DicnoNAßY.—We are glad to
announce that the publication of Andrews'
Hawaiian Dictionary has been commenced.
It will appear in large octavo form, and contain from five to six hundred pages. This
vrill be a national work, in the success of
which all the friends of the Hawaiians will
rejoice. It is gratifying to learn what missionaries are doing in other parts of the
world in the same department of learning.
Tbe great Tamil Dictionary of India, by Dr.
Winslow, the American missionary, has just
made its appearance. It contains nu less
than 63,000 words. From the South Seas
we learn that a dictionary of the language
ot Western Polynesia, including the New
Hebrides, has been commenced by the Rev.
Mr. Geddie, the missionary from Nova
Scotia.
MARINE JOURNAL.
News. —Intelligence has been received
from the United States up to Feb. 6th. No
special items of intelligence respecting the
war. There arc increasing signs of disintegration and breaking up at the South. Southern finances have become utterly worthless.
Large numbers of soldiers aTe re-enlisting to
swell the armies ot the North. There are
increasing indications from all parts of the
country that President Lincoln will be reelected. The prosperity of the country continues good.
MEMORANDA.
Smallpox at the Marquesas.—We regret to learn from our correspondent at those
islands, that the small-pox is making fearful
ravages among the people. Five hundred
have died in Nukuhiva, and one hundred
and sixty in Uapou. The French Admiral
had left vaccine matter, but it had lost its
virtue.
We would acknowledge, per Smyrniott,
from a friend in California, a volume entitled "Edge wood," by Ike Marvel, which we
shall notice in our next.
Jeff. Davis in Charleston.—Though
carefully covered over with the mantle of secrecy by congress, enough has been disclosed
by stent realities to show the total incompetency of President Davis to govern the affairs of the confederacy. He has lost the
confidence of both the army and the people;
and if an election to-morrow was to come off
for the presidency, we believe thathe would
not get the Tote of a single State of the Confederacy.—CWietton Mercury.
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PORT OF HONOLULU. S. I.
ARRIVAL*.
Jan. 28—Old'g. whale Lark Julian,Lubhen. for a crime.
30—Hawaiianwhale bark Urnganza, Felbher, for a cruiie.
Feb. ft—Am bark Yankee, Paty, 11 days from San Francisco,
with mdse. to Wilcox, Richards \ Co.
!l -Bng hark Harburg, 69 days from;Ncw Caatlc, bound lo
San Francisco with coals.
6—Ambark Congren.ljtranburg, 17 months outfrom New
Bedford with lft bbli sperm.
7—Am schr Alice, 14 days from San Francisco, en route
for China.
22—Schr Helen, Bulb, 27 days from McKean'i Island.
'.'7—Am bark Bmyruiote, Burden, 21 dayi from San Francisco, with mdie to Aldrlch, Walker A Co.
:';)
Am whale ihip E. C. Jones,from a cruise.
Mar. I—Am whale ihlp Oriole, Jernegan. 9ioo*.outfrom New
Bedford, with 26ft bbls sp ftSft wli und ftOUO lbs
Ihiiii'.
IIKIMII'IIKKS.
K,|p
'J—Kusslsn Am Co. ihlp Cenarewlulifor w»n Francisco.
4—Am Clipper ihlpDerby, I'alne, for Hong Kong.
S—Bng ship Dolphin, Clark, for
;
Capt. Stranburg adds the following memoranda to his
report:
Ship Hofe, Capt. Gifford, of New Bedford, was lost on a reel
on the N. Bait coast of New llollsnd, Nov. Ist, 1883; no lives
lost. An Koglish merchant ship waa lost on the same reef,
about the same time. I did not learn her name.
1883.
N. 8., from a
Nov. 24—At Sydney—Minerva, Pennlman,
cruise, 2000 sperm, all told, to cruise and home.
2ft—At Sydney—Parachute, Howland, N. 8., from a
cruise, 900 sperm, all told, lo crulae.
from a cruise,
26—At Sydney—Alabama, Coffin, Nan.,
600 sperm voyage, 100 on board, to cruise, from
a
a*—At Sydney—Jsmei Allen, Vanwyke, N. 8.,to
crulae
cruise, 800 sperm, 800 whale voyage,
and home.
Klisa, Devon, N II from a
16—At Hobartosrn—Bark
cruise, ono sperm voyage, to cruise.
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rCT Bark lankee reports—The lint seven daya had the
from N. W. to N. K. and two dayi 8. C. to 8. W. wind
Oahu at sunrise, Feb. 4. Passed Diamoud Head at 1.3 0
A. M., Us day's passage. Tbe schooner Alice sailed the day
before us, expecting to touch hen.
D" Ship Derby reports—galled from San Francisco, July
lfltli, experienced light winds the entirepassage. Wu becalmed off Sun Francisco four days. Have been within eight o f
Oahu two days in culms and light aim.
utT Schooner Helen, report!—Left Honolulu Deo. 30th.
188.1. Fint three dayi out had light wlndi from the 8. W
took the trades light with pleasant weather, end arrived at
Phoenix Island, Jan. 14 ; left next day and arrived at Knderbury Jan. 10 *, found all well. Left again same day for
McKean'a Island; arrived Jan. 18, found all well Left
McKean's Jan. 23, and arrived at Baker's Island Jan. 2ft
found all In good health. Sailed Mm; day for Honolulu. Left
at Baker's island, clipper ships Syren and Princess loading
guano. The Oerman bark A liter arrived at McKean's Island
Nov. 9th from Apia, and left Nov. 18, partly loadedwith guano
The whale bark Cicero alao touched here ou the 4th of Jan., to
leave letu-rs. Had strong trade! and very squally weather on
the way hack. Sighted Oahu Feb. 21, making the passageup
In 27 dayi.
wind
Saw
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MARRIED.
Wkbktkh—Abhott—0nthe20th hint., Ht the Cslhedral, by
UM Utf Bishop or Honolulu, Mr. William Webster, (formerly
<>r Kdlnlmrgh, Scotland,) to Mrs, Kmily Abbott, of Bolton, Mam.
[The printers' compliments tu the happy pair—* May they
live forever."!
1t.|,..rl ..I Ship Cißgrrs..
Ms. KtilTti×Sis :—When the liark Cmnjrrun was 7ft mllei
eait from Sydney, Nov. 28th, 1883,a few minutes liefore 3 o'clock
In tho morning, we discovered smoke coming out from the
lower hold through the fore hatch. All hands were called immediately, and water wai passed down in bucketi; but the
smoke wii 10itrangling that the men could not nay below the
upper deck. The smoke was so thick that we could not tell
which lide tho ship waa on lire. 1 ordered all hand! to come
on deck, and to batten down the hatchways, so that the fire
should have no vent. Wo nailed a tarpaulin over the two
hatchway!, cut a round hole through the center, rigged barrels
both ildes of the ihlp, hoisted In water, anil einplinl It through
the hole In the tarpaultne. Wo continued lo until 3 o'clock
next afternoon. I found by sounding the pumpi, that the
off before the
lower hold was full of water. I iwurnt the ship
wind to makeher roll, and kept her rolling a few minutes, then
lulled her to the wind again, took the tarpaulin oh* the fore
hatch, found the water over the coinblngi of thu lower deck,
and the tire extinguished. A load was taken from my
shoulder! when I found my ship waa safe.
We commenced hoisting the waterout of the hold with barrels and pumping with both pumps, and at 12 o'clock the next
night hail the ship dry. We were twelve hours filling tin- ship,
ami ninenoun pumping her dry, making 21 houn hard work.
Such work I never wiih to experience again | it la neither
profitable nor pleasant, capecially when a man Is lick.
We found by overhauling, that the Are wu made by some of
the crew, in the lower hold forwanl, about ten leet abaft the
fore hatchway, well over to theside of the ship. If we had
known where the Are was, we oould not have got water
there. It was too far from the hatch. We found two beams and
one oarllng badly burnt, the two kneel between the beami
entirely gone, the lower deck burnt through In one place, and
also the celling of the ihlp burnt through and the outer plank
burnt some.
I lost all my fresh water, stopped at Monganul to get more,
and camion to Honolulu torepair ihlp. January lit, 1884,
passed close to Pltcalrn'i lilaml, saw a iperm whale In light of
the Island,but could not catch him with the ship. The whale
was bound N. W. by W., at the rate of 1 miles per hour. I
continued steering to the North with pleaasnt wind! from the
Bait under ihort sails. Cruised around the Marquesas
Islandsabout ten days, but law nothing. January 17th, 1884,
Lat. 7 ° 84*outh, and Long. 139° 2» west, saw a shoal or
small sperm whales saved one little whale that yielded 17
barrels, and this is all tho whales 1 have Hen ilnce I left New
Bedford.
From the line to 3° north with light winds from S. Cast;
from 30 to 7° north, baffling winds j from 7° to 16° north,
strong winds from N. a!., and heavy swell. Since that, light
winds. Made Hawaii on the third of this month, and about
9 o dock In the forenoon, off Hllo, we were refreshed by; a
ihower of rain ; it lasted about one hour, the drops coming
down about the llse of small pumpkins. Since that I have had
light winds from the West and heavy swells, until last night,
when the tradewinds struck down,and now I am hen, friends ;
I hope you are all well, with pockets full of money—yourhumYours, truly,
ble servant lias none
F. K. Htiasbi'bo.
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Marquesas—X. Corning, Stedaon, N. B from
cruise, 800 sperm voyage, to cruise.
I was told that llx ihlps crulilng on New Zealand would be
in Sydney in February. I did not learn their names.
v*lusl*Bisn
N 8 Perkins, Rnbinson, for Victoria, Y. I.
9—Am schr Ki'llpse, Cainiuon, for China.
9—Am wolir Alice, for Chins.
14—Am. lurk Young Hector, Chadwirk, for fun Franciscn.
tl—Ambark
,
1804.
Jan. Ift—At
DIED.
Hav.iN—In Holden, Mas«., Dec. 13th, Mr*. Atony Damon,
aged 76 years, widow of Samuel Damon, Ksq., late of Holrtea.
Si ott—On the 22 Dec. at Lahaiua, Maul, Clement MeLeod
Sinclair, second son ol the llev. W. R. Scott, aged I years and
months.
o
In the Queen's HoapitAl in Honolulu, January l.\ IB»4,
It P llnwsey of Maltawao, Maui, well known in the Island trade
ns •' dipt. Jerry," a native of Bristol, Knglaud, a|(ed 89. lie
bml resided on the inlands about 2u years.
TnwNSKMi—On Wednesday morning, Jan. 20th, Olivia If.
Townsend,aged 11 yearsand 6 months, daughter of Johu I,
and Harriet li. Tnwnaend.
linn.ii In Honolulu, Jan. 14th, Mrs. I.uke KiH>gan, wife of
Luke Keejian, now first officer of wh. hark Cicero, aired 28 years.
She was a native of LlmTiok, Ireland,and baa resided on thaae
Islands for many years. She leaves a large circle of friends to
mourn her lots.
Pica-—41 Calais. Maine, Nov. 23. 1883, Win. Pike, formerly
Vice Consul for the Uuited States at Lahalna, Maui.
DurriN—Yesterday, 20th, WilliamDuffln, aged about 4:years,
a nativeof the Suite of New York.
Bbskktt—At V. S. Hospital, Jan. 4th, Reuben alias Newton
Bennett, Cortlandt, Cortlandt County, N. Y. He was discharged from whalebark Adeline, Capt. Barber.
Anno-At V. 8. Hospital, Jan.7th, J. Amber*.
NrT«-At U. S. Hospital, Jan. 23d, Clark P. Nute. The deceased was formerly a blacksmith In Honolulu, but had been
derangedduring thelast three or four years.
Mkskitt—In Honolulu, Feb. 3d, Mr. Jesse L. Merritt. He
waa formerly a shipping master at Lahalna, and In Honolulu,
and lately chief steward of the U. 8. Hospital In this place.
He was several years ago a resident of St. Louis. Mo.
lliMi-At U. S. Hospital ill Honolulu, William Hlne.
Information Wanted!
Reipecting Antel C. (lorham, who sailed from New Bedford
In a whale ihlp for the Pacific. Pleat* communicate with
Y. 8. Consul, Honolulu, the Editor, or hie brother Jamea 8
(lorham, Williamsburg, N. Y. Aleo, should ship 'Smyrns,"
touch at Honolulu, Capt. Kelly It requested to call upon the
Beamen's Chaplain.
Respecting Albert Stout Wnlkini, belonging to Schuyler
Co., N. V., supposed to be attached to tome vessel iv the Paci
He. He left home In 1867. Thlt information It sought by
CharlesMcOllnllc, U.S. Hospital, Honolulu, and Morgan Stout,
Pteaae communicate with the Editor of
Schuyler Co., N. Y.
the Friend.
Respecting Allen McDonald, who lelt the United Sutra in
1856. He has been engaged In the North Pacific wbaling bus,
neat. Any Information will be gladly reeelred by the Chaplain, or by hit mother, Mrs. Anna McDonald, No. 6], Washington (Street, Newport, B. I.
Respecting Octaviui myth, who. on the 33d of January,
1847, at Tahiti, shipped onboard the franch whalothlp
Ferdinand" and was discharged at Honolulu, the IStb o f
December, of tame year. Ills family hart not since heard
from him. Hit father, D. O. Blyth, resides In Colchester,
Kttex, England. Any Information will be gladly reoeired by
the editor, or R. C. Wyllle, Esq.
Respecting Alonto John Appteton, of Kittery, Maine, who
hat been reported at Honolulu, on board whaleahlp Phoenix."
Any information will gladly be reeelred by the Editor, or Mr.
Kdwln 8. Appleton, Kittery, Nary Yard Village, Maine, U. B.
Respecting Henry Ayehford. Any person harlng knowledge
of thlt Individual, (a native of London, Haglsnd,) who arrived
at New London July 30, 1846, In the ship CharlesCarroll,"
from Desolation Island, will he remunerated by eonnuuuicating
the information to Henry P Haven. New I/mdon, Conn., tr to
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FRIEND.
THE
HONOLULU, APRIL I, 1864.
$tto Series, *tol. 13, $0. l\
CONTENTS
For April, 1864.
Better Irt well Enoiijh Alone
Oood Friday and Pilate's Sentence
Friendly Islands—New Code of Laws
New Book—Rdltorial Notice
Death of Rev. T. Starr King
Oenorel W. Williams, of Norwich, Connecticut
Great Emigration from Ireland to tho UnitedStatin
Decrease of Romanists In the UnitedBlaUe
Death of Thackeray
Marine Journal, *c
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THE FRIEND,
APRIL 1, IA«4.
ough
WLBetl rEnAlone.
We hear the rumor that strenuous efforts
will be made at the coining meeting of the
Hawaiian Legislature to repeal the present
liquor-law, and also to allow distillation.
The native is going, dying—there are now
two deaths to one birth, and we think that
should the advocates of liquor and lucre
succeed in their injurious schemes, then we
may exclaim in the language of the auctioneers, "gone." We cannot believe that
the representatives of the nation will be so
mad upon the ruin of this people as to open
the flood-gates. We hear planters crying
out that laborers are wanted, and philanthropists mourning over the rapid extinction of
the Hawaiians, and now to suppose the representatives of this people will set another
and still another agent to work out this people's extinctionappears perfectly preposterous.
Nobly have the native law-makers of this
nation resisted the tide of intemperance that
was setting over this land. We should suppose that every sensible person when he witnesses the evils of intemperance among foreigners and the chiefs of the islands, would
do every thing in his power to keep the common people from plunging into the sea of
intemperance. But we hear the reply—the
planters need the profits accruing from rummaking. But is any one so verdant aa to
suppose that those very planters will not suffer when their laborers are allowed the free
use of intoxicating liquors ? We know of
planters now suffering on that very account!
But the evils to the land resulting from the
proposed changes, would be too wide spread
and ruinous for us to describe in a full sheet
of our paper, and hence, with this brief allusion to this important subject, we would say,
" better let well enough alone" and " make
hnste slowly."
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IteibSttits, »oL2I.
Friendly Islands.
From the Weeleyan Missionary Notices, relating to the MlMloo.
under the dlreotlonof th. Au.trala.lan Wasleyan Methodist
Conference, January, 1883.
We have received from the Rev. G. Lee,
a printed copy of the Laws recently enacted
by the Tongan Parliament, and as they will
serve to show the influence the Gospel exerts in promoting the civilization of a people, we hove secured from the Rev. R.
Amos, a returned missionary, a translation
of them which we now give to our friends,
it must be remembered, that about thirty
years since the Tonguese were in a state of
and Pilate’s Sentence.
The anniversary of our Saviour's crucifixion has recently been observed. In a late utter barbarism: polygamy, infanticide, idolanumber of the Jewish Gleaner, published in try and the pollutions of heathenism were exiafluence. Now the
Sim Francisco, we find the following docu- erting their powerful
idols are utterly abolished" and civilization
ment, purporting to be a copy of the original "is continually advancing.
sentence of death upon Jesus Christ. While Traa.li.I lot. of the Taaajaa Laws, by lbs
Rev. R. A seta*.
we are far from placing a very high estimate
These
are
the
chiefs who were assembled
upon this document in an historical point of
in the Parliament House at Nukualofa, in
view, it is still worthy of publication, especi- Tongatabu, in the month of June, in the
ally as it is to be found in a Jewish or He- year 1862 :
George Tubou, the King.
brew periodical:
"In the seventieth year of the reign of William Tugi
Josiah Lavaka
the Emperor Tiberius, and on the 25th day Henry Maafu
Fielalceba
of March, in the most holy city of Jerusa- Joel Mafileo
Osias Tonga
lem, during the Pontificate of Annas and David Unga
William Fohe
Caiaphas, Pontius Pilate, intendant of the Nahash Nuku
Naphtali Tuboutoutai
province of Lower Galilee, sitting in judg- David Niukabu
David Ahoraee
ment in the presidential seat of the prstor, Lot Maafu
Zebulon Fifitaila
sentence Jesus of Nazareth to death on a
William Vaea
Veehala
cross, between two robbers, as the numerous Arminius Tuifua
Victor Tubouleva
and notorious testimonies of the people prove, Darius Malubo
Joel Fakafanua
1. Jesus is a misleader. 2. He has excited Caleb Havea
Theophilus Tafolo
the people to sedition. 3. He is an enemy Paul Halavalu
Momotu
to the laws. 4. He calls himself the Son of Christian Tutoe
Jephtha Ahio
God. 5. He calls himself falsely the King Julius Mohulamu
Josiah Falekaono
of Israel. He went into the temple followed
Lavakamofotouli William Tuivakano
by a multitude carrying palms in their hands. Josiah Laujii
Julias Fatafehi
Orders the first centurion, Quirilius Corne- Josedeck Vuna
Melchisedec Naafahu
lius, to bring him to the place of execution. Joctan Havea
Sammel Ula
Forbids all persons, rich or poor, to prevent Paul Tuuhetoka
Isaiah Fotu
the execution of Jesus. The witnesses who Manasseh Kaho
Daniel Akauola
have signed the sentence against Jesus are : Zephaniah Lutui
Methuselah Vehikite
1. Daniel Robani, Pharisee ; 2 John Zoro- Carolo Lasike
John Banuve
babel; 3. Raphael Robani; 4. Capet. Jesus Theophilus Fulivai Zephaniah Lua
to be taken out of Jerusalem through the Benjamin Luani
Jethro Tonga
Gate of Tournes."
Israel Lauaki
Josiah Vahai
Jacob Motuabuaka
Solomon Halaabiabi
HT7" The Friend forwarded regularly to Job Soakai
Waterhouse Mafau
the United States or England, for $2,50, in* Jethro Tuibelehake l»«lah Tubutubu
Junia IMafUeo
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and King and the judges shall consult, but if the 4. And besides, it .hall not be lawful for
Tbe laws of the Kingdom of Tongatabu, and
King wishes to lessen the penalty he may, any one to interfere to prevent a marriage,
rjeiK and Vavau. and Niuatobutabu
but he cannot increase it.
if the man and woman with to be married ;
Mluafoou:
and
let no one forbid it, except for a great
The
law
the
King.
concerning
I.
IV. The law concerning witnesses.
and just reason; and any who break this law
1. Tbe King is the root of nil government
If any one shall accuse another, or hear shall be fined ten dollars.
in lie land, and it is with him to appoint witness against another, ittul it shall after,
6. Antl when parties nro married their
those who shall govern in his kingdom.
wards be found that the accusation, or the
shall have no further jurisdiction over
IV But should the King intend any witness was lalso, the punishment due to the parents
them,
they are at liberty to do as they
but
land,
matter
to
it
bo done in his
weighty
accused, had the crime been proved, shall fall please ; nor let
friend interfere with their
shall be with him lo assemble the Chiefs and upon the lake accuser and falso witness; and affairs ; and if any
any break this law they shall
Governors to tnkerounsel with him upon it. if any one shall be unjustly put to hard lafive dollars.
3. And whntsower things are written in bor in consequence of the false accusation or be fined
Because the present usage at marriages
these laws, it shall not be lawful for tho King false witness, the judge shall make the false is 6.
bad and impoverishing, if any friends wish,
to act contrary thereto, but to act according accuser and false witness pay back to the acto
make n present to parties going to marry,
to them as well as his people.
cused the amount of labor done for the f.ov- it shall belong to tho man ami woman,
it
is
The
und
King
Supreme
Judge,
4.
any eminent.
shall not be again distributed ; and if any
cases which the Judges cannot settle shall
be brought to the King, and the King's de- Y. The law concerning Governors, or Rulers. break this law he shall be fined twenty dolThe Governors to whom this law applies lars.
cision shall be final.
7. The Wesleyan Missionaries and the
nrc—those whom the King has comminsion(I. The law concerning the land.
<m| lo govern n territory and its people, and priests of the Pope's religion are the persons
It shall in nowise bo lawful for a chief it
marriage, severally to the people
Rlinll be the duly of such Governors to toof celebrate
or people in this kingdom of Tonga to sell a
their own religion ; and if u Wesleyan
these laws to tho peoplo whom
make
known
pioce of land to a foreign people—it is verily, they govern, and if any Governor fail in this marry n Papist, or a Papist a Wesleyan,
verily forbidden for ever and ever; and he shall be fined thirty dollars, anil if he man or woman, the marriage *hull not bo
should any one break this law he shall work
his government, or the national works one-sided, but the ceremony shall be peras a convict all the days of his life until he neglect
by the ministers of both churches;
by the King, or Government, he formed
die, and his progeny shall be expelled from appointed
and whoever shall break this law shall be
shall lose his office.
tbe land.
fined ten dollars and the marriage shall be
VI. The law concerning Officers (i.e. Police.) invalid.
i-1
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HI. The law concerning the Judges.
The
8.
duty
1.
of
officers
is—when
The ministers shnll please themselves
an of1. It is the province of the King to comfence is reported to the judges it is their duly whether they cull the bans of marriage for
mission judges in his kingdom.
2. This is the duty of the judges—when to bring tho offender to the court on the prop- three Sabbaths in their places of worship or
not, each one according to the usugo in his
any one is accused of a crime, and is brought er 2.duy.
Antl in the presence of the judges it is own church; and the marriage |ierforiiied
before the court, it is the duty of the judge
to hear the statement of the accuser and the duty of officers to see that no contusion without calling of bans shall he lawful if
also of the secured ; and after tho crime is arise among the prisoners und witnesses, and the parties bring a certificate from the judges
proved against the accused the judge shall should nny arise it is their business to silence appointed by the King to tho minister, to
certify to him that there is no civil obstacle
sentence him to punishment according to it.
3. And nfter judgment is given ; antl the in the way of their marriage. But should
what is written in these laws. A short admonition to the judges on their duty—show guilty are sentenced to fines of money or la- any judge give a certificate unjustly to man
no partiality in judging criminals ; be he bor, it is the duty of officers to see that pay- or woman whom he knows cannot lawfully
chief or gentleman, judge according to the ment be made on the ptDpsn day, or that tho marry, he deceives tbe minister celebrating
laws; for it is unjust to make a difference labor be well and duly performed. It is the the marriage, and shall himself be fined in
the pennlty of one hundred dollars.
province of the King to pay the officers.
in judging chiefs and common people.
And because this land now |Miys tribute 0. All the marriages celebrated in the
3. It is forbidden to tlie judges to take a
bribe from a person about to be judged, and the prisoners shall work for the Government Wesleyan and I'apnl churches by their minshould any judge do so he shall lose his of- every day, and one officer shall be stationed isters shall lie valid, and the King and Chiefs
fice and give up the bribe to the Government. where prisoners are at work, and see llint the will protect them if they la- according to these
4. The judges shall put no one on his trial work commences at sunrise, as ordered by laws ; but if any marriage take place illegaluntil they have received certain information. the King or Government, nnd lasts diligently ly it shall be void.
10. And in the matter of divorce. It is
R. On tbe days of judgment, when the until sunset. Also to watch the capital each
judges are set, there shall be brought into day, to inspect its streets, to tell off some of not lawful for them to separata except for
their presence the accused, accuser, and wit- the convicts for the purpose of levelling and adultery; and in case of separation the innonesses, and then shall the judge state tho of- sweeping the streets; and to appoint two of cent shall be at liberty to marry, but the
themselves to watch the capital during the guilty shall not marry again until after the
fence with which the prisoner is charged.
6. Tbe judge shall then ask the accused if night, and this shall be done from sunset space of three years, when they may marry.
he he guilty of the charge, and if he plead until sunrise, the two so watching to be free In divorce observe the following things :
11. Know that the separation of man and
guilty the judge shall at once pass sentence; from duty the following day.
wife is a very difficult thing, for it was God
not
uilt
len
The
law
VII.
concerning
&
witnesses
Marriage.
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u
P*****
instituted marriage. And let them who
tr""1 toforP*o™ the cn»r& e I Bnd «• 1. Marriage is a covenant made between who
u he lawful
snail
the accused to call wit- man and woman, to dwell together as one, wish a divorce bo judged by the Governors
neeses to prove hit innocence if he be
Judge, to see if it be right that they
able until the death of one of the parties ; mar- and
to doap.
should
separate ; and the minister shall dim both a religious and civil compact.
vorce
them
the church before the people,
f. It shall be lawful for the accused to ex- riage
The
parties eligible for marriage must in the same inway
2.
amine the
that they were married.
against him, but the be sixteen years of age, nor is it lawful for
12. If any one wish to marry without
to
one
any
marry under that age; and should calling of bans, he must first make it known
that there be no confusion or dispute in
presence of the judges, and if any act other- any one break this law he shall be fined ten to the Rulers or Judges, and if he be free
dollars.
wue the officer, of the court shall
to
he shall receive a certificate from
silence
3. It shall not be lawful to have more than themarry
Ruler, or Judges to make known to the
him.
one wife, or husband, but each one shall live
An
hi. condition ; and if he obtain no
( ln
crime, as with the person to whom he or she is mar* minister
«™at
V
such certificate, and a marriage take place
.uarder house burning, canoe burning, and ried ; and
whoever shall break this law shall without one, that
such like, when it aa. been judged By the be
kept to hard labor for the space of three hundred dollars. man shall pay a fine of one
juoW and tho punishment is determined, it
and shall put away the person to whom
13. No one shall be able to cast off causeshall Ml be executed immediately, but the years,
h" or she was last married.
lessly either wife or husband, and
whoever
iift
I?
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does so shall be judged, and fined a hundred pressly forbiddeen to fight in a public road, or instigate rebellion, that chief or people
or green; and whoever commenced the quar- ; .ball be banished from the land iter shall
dollars.
rel
shall be fined six dollars ; bat i I both be it be lawful to return, but it shall be-et the'
When
a
celebrated
the
marriage ia
14.
of the King whether they return,
'•■
,«r
!
pleasure
bdth shall be fined:
!
Or
be. exiled until death:
T/te
law
Canoes.
XVII.
concerning Destroying
XXV. The Law concerning Sleeping.
one
shall
break
or
a
canoe
If any
injure
If a man enter a woman', sleeping apartbelonging to another, th« Judges shall make
him pay to the owner the value of the canoe, ment he .hall work for Government three
and he shall work for Government according weeks, if a man and woman (unmarried)
to the offence.
sleep under the came coverlet they .hall both
flfc
XVIII. The law concerning Destroying Fences. work a fortnight.
The
law
concerning
Calling Canoes.
XXVI.
If any otic destroy another's fence he shall
It it not lawful for people to call canoes
make it good again, and work for Government according to the nature of the offence. for no reason, but one cause can justify it,
If the animal of any one shall destroy a good which is that his own canoe is in danger, and
fence, the owner of such animal shall make if in such case the canoe doe. not come, it
the fence good again; and if the owner neg- shall bo fined fifty dollars.
lect to keep the animal at home, and he de- XXVII. The law concerning Public Roads
stroy fences again, the animal shall be forfeit
The roads shall be cleaned after two
to the King.
months, and within a fortnight, and shall be
XIX. The law concerning Voyages.
inspected on the third week, and the people
If a chief make a voyage, and he and his and Rulers shall attend to this, if the Rulers
crew do evil in any land, on his return he do not attend to it, the fine is four dollar.,
shall be judged, and punished ns his crimes and the fine for not cleaning the roads is to
deserve. It shall not be lawful for voyagers be one shilling for five fathoms.
to bring back any inhabitants of other lands
XXVIII. The law concerning Funerals.
against their will, but when the King of the
It is not lawful for all persons to conduct
land grants permission they may let them them, but undertakers only; and if there be
come ; and if any one bring a person hy force no undertaker in the place, then any person
the captain of the canoe shall be fined ten ■nay conduct them, and the friend, of the dedollars. And this shall he the usage of voy- ceased shall properly pay the undertaker,
agers—if a vessel sail the vessel shall have which if they do not, the judges shall order
papers from tin; Rulers, und then it is lawful them to pay him five dollars, which .hall be
to go; hut if a vessel sail without papers it paid to whoever undertakes the funeral.
shall be seizetl, as it is n runaway, and be
XXIX. The law concerning Slander and
fined thirty dollars.
Evil Speaking.
XX. The law concerning all Destructive Anone
shall
.peak evil of the King, oj
If
any
imals.
or
or Missionaries, or
Judges,
Chiefs,
Ruling
an
is
to
the
destroy
crops
animal
known
If
one
and
it
be
and proved,
else,
any
judged
be
to
of another person, it shall
made known
the owner of the animal, that he may keep ho shall be fined ten dollars.
XXX. The law concerning Foreigners.
him fenced in, or tied; and if he neglect it,
two years.
further depredation,
the
animal
commit
und
foreigner wishing to dwell in this
Any
XII. The law concerning Abortion.
the Judges shall order the owner of the ani- kingdom must obey the laws of the land,and
If a woman shall purposely injure herself, mal to pay an adequate sum to the injured
as the people of the land, and* if
or take drugs, or do anything to procure abor- party, und tho destructive animal ahull be be judged
them, they shall be judged,
here
injure
any
tion, when it is judged and proved, she shall forfeit to the King; but if the animal went ami
as they deserve. And the forpunished
work as a convict all her life.
through n rotten fence, then the pnyment eigners shall pity to the King an annual
Xlif. Tlie law concerning House Burning shall he for the first damage only, nor shall rent for their premises, according to the tize
and Canoe Burning.
the animal he forfeit according to this law.
of the allotment on which they live, whether
one
If any
shall set firo to a house or XXI. The law concerning Lost Property.
large or small, and the judge, shall collect
canoe, intending to destroy it, when found
this rent from foreigners annually, it .hall
it,
find
und
another
If one lose n thing
out, judged and proved, he shall make good and the finder know to whom it belongs but not be lawful for any foreigner to come and
all damages, and if life be lost through tho does not restore it, he shall be treated as a dwell in the land ignoring the King, or Govlire he shall be hung.
thief, and judged ; but if the owner cannot ernor.
XIV. The law concerning Robbery.
he found it shall be the finder's ; und if the XXXI. The law concerning Cocoanut Trees.
If any one shall steal anything from owner lie found, the owner shall pay lo the
If any one wi.h to cut down a cocoanut
another's farm, or elsewhere, he shall pay the finder one-third of the value of the property tree he must first plant three cocoanuts, and
owner tho value of it, and work for the Gov- so found, us a reward.
then cut down the tree, but should he cut
ernment Hccording to tho magnitude of his XXII. Tlie law concerning turning King's down the tree and neglect to plant the nuts,
crime.
Evidence.
he shall lie fined five dollars.
XV. The law concerning Sabbath Breaking
Should any conspire to commit a great XXXII. The law concerning Parents who
It is not lawful to work on the Sabbath crime, as murder, or some great evil; and
neglect their Children's Education.
day—either to build houses, or canoes, or to after the conspiracy is arranged, if one should
Whoever
shall neglect lo send their chilfarm, or go fishing, or such like ; but there repent, and reveal tho conspiracy, the King dren to tbe school, shall be fined ten
dollars.
are things that muv he done on the Sabbath, shall pardon him, but the other parties shall
XXXUI.
The
crime
intended
law
Perconcerning
Impudent
a.
the
though
be
punished
such as providing for .sickness, or accidents.
sons.
And whoever breaks this law shall be fined had actually been committed.
Whoever shall commit depredation, or
eight dollars, und for tho second offence six- XXIII. The law concerning Indecent Assault.
teen dollars.
If judged, and proved, he .hall pay to tho nuisance, upon the dwelling of another, and
XVI. The law concerning Fighting and woman thirty dollar., and work tor Govern- get. beaten for it, the person inflicting tbe
punishment shall be held justified.
ment ten months.
Quamlting.
XXXIV. The law concerning Tribute.
Rebellion.
determined
to
tb.m
The
fight,
concerning
XXIV.
are
let
law
any
If
go into the bush and fight it out, but it is ex-1
Should any chief or people stir up strife, I 1. All law. formerly printed in the Code
man shall make it known to the Scribe, that
it may bp registered ; and if he delay it more
than three weeks, he shall be fined one dollar. And flair* law shall also apply to divorces, which must bo reported to the Scribe
thst he may register the day of their separation.
VIII. Tlie law concerning Adultery.
When u case of adultery is judged antl
proved, the offender shall pay to the injured
party the sum of fifty dollars, and shall work
lor Government a whole year, and whether
it be a man or womnn the punishment shall
lie the same.
IX. The law concerning Fornication.
When a eSsM of fornication is judged anil
proved, the culprits shall be put to hard labor
for two months, and if two offences three
months, and so on ; if a child be born in consequence of fornication, tho father shall lie
bound to mnintain it for the space of thirteen
years, which maintenance shall be two shillings a week puid to the mother of the child.
X. The law concerning Murder.
Those who kill others from mnlico shall
he hung.
XI. The law concerning Manslaughter.
The meaning of manslaughter is this—if
any one meet his death through another, but
the other did not intend to kill him, and after
it is judged and found that the offender really had no hatred towards the deceased, nor
intended to kill him, but that it wits purely
an accident, ho shall escape ; but if it shall
transpire in the examination thnt the parties
had differed, or wrestled, or fought, or cudgelled, or done anything which cnuscd death,
the criminal shall Is- put to hard labor for
to blame
•
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TIE FRIEND, APRIL, I
S6 4
to hard
of law. of Tonga relating to serfdom are re- violate weighty laws, shall be putappointed
pealed, and the following is the law of Ton- labor upon the roads, and works
ga instituted by the King and Chiefs of by the King or Governor to be done.
5. And fines shall be paid in money, acTonga, in the Parliament House at Nukualofa, in Tongatabu, on-the fourth day of cording to the week or month to which the
June, in the year of our Lord one thousand sentence of the criminal refers.
6. And to add to the salutary effect of their
eight hundred and sixty two (1862.)
flt All chiefs and people are to all intents sentence, the convicts working for Governand purposes set at liberty from serfdom, and ment shall provision themselves, no food will
all vassalage, from the institution of this law; be provided by the Government.
and it shall notAe lawful for any chief or XXXVII. The late concerning Spirituous
person, to seize, or take by force, or beg auLiquors.
thoritatively, in Tonga fashion, any thing
to sell spirits by liIt
shall
be
lawful
1.
from any one.
cense from the King, but not otherwise.
3. Every one has the entire control over 2. The price of the annual license shall be
every thing that is his.
dollars.
4. All chiefs and people shall pay tribute 100
3.
And these are the regulations for sellers
(or taxes) to the Government; and the King
of
spirits:
shall pay the salaries of all Governors,
(1.) He shall sell nothing else, but spirits
Rulers, Judges, Officers, (Police) and other only. If he wish to carry on other business
persons in Government employ. The tribute besides, he must have two licenses, one for
for the first year shall be three dollars each
and another for general trade.
person. This tax is right; and after the spirits, On no account whatever, must they
proclamation of this law no people will pro- sell(2.)
on the Sabbath.
vision canoes, or support voyagers gratis, be(3.)
They may sell from sunrise until 10
cause if a canoe go on the business of the
o'clock
P. M.
at
King or Governor, it will be provisioned
(4.) On no account must they sell to one
Government expense, and all national works who is drunk.
will be paid for by the State. And if other (5.) It is forbidden to mix drugs with the
voyages be undertaken, the voyagers must spirits.
look to their own friends to provide for them,
It any licensed person persist in breakbut it shall not be lawful for the rulers to ing(6.)
laws, his license shall be revoked,
these
order any one in the land to which they go, and not renewed hereafter.
to wait upon them as vassals ; or to appoint
(7.) If any one sell without a license, he
any work to be done by any one for himself, shall
pay the penalty of 200 dollars.
or the state, except clearing his own frontage
The payment shall first be brought to
(8.)
the
on
public roads.
or Governor, and then the license
the
King,
6. The rent to be paid by the people to
to the applicant.
their lawful chiefs (or landlords) shall be two shall be given
landed shall pay duty, and
spirits
4.
All
shillings a year each person.
them shall
the duty.
the
landing
party
6. And the chiefs shall allot portions ofi 5. Brandy, Rum, Gin, andpay
thatkind, shall
land to the people as they may need, which
two dollars a gallon duty—all kinds of
shall be their farm, and as long as the people pay
one dollar a gallon. This law relates
Wine,
pay their tribute, and their rent to the chief, to all foreign
liquors.
it shall not be lawful for any chief to dispos6. For all spirits made in Tonga, the duty
ses them, or any other person.
be a dollar a gallon—all Tonga wines
7. And the King affectionately recom- shall
be free.
shall
mends that the size of the farms be increased
7. He that breaks these lows shall be fined
according to the number of the family.
dollars, or to be sentenced to six months
100
8. And these are the persons who shall
hard
pay tribute—all males o/ sixteen years ofi 8. labor.
Every one found drunk in the road, or
age and upwards.
on the green, or in another person's premises,
XXXV. The Decree of a Festival.
shall be fined five dollars.
And as it was the fourth of June, in the XXXVIII. The law concerning the Scribe (or
the year one thousand eight hundred and
Registrar.)
sixty two, that civil liberty came to Tonga,
with the chiefs, appointed
has,
The
King
when that day shall arrive in each year, all
to be the Scribes of the
Registrars
three
and every land in this kingdom of Tonga
shall keep it as a festival, in memory of the kingdom —one at Tongatabu,is one at Haabai,
their duty to
liberty of Tonga, and it shall be so for ever and one at Vavau; and it kingdom—births,
of
the
write
the
affairs
and ever.
divorces and deaths.
XXVI. The law concerning Judges and marriages,
1. If after three weeks the birth of a child
Rulers.
be not registered, the parent of the child
I- If any Governor, Judge, Ruler or Offi- shall be fined one dollar.
cer be drunk, the King shall immediately de2. And if a person marry, but do not regpose him, and stop his salary.
ister his marriage, he shall befined one dol2. The King shall pay from the State lar.
Treasury the salaries of the Goeemors,
3. And if parties be divorced and do not
Judges, Rulers and Officers, and shall pay register the divorce, they shall be fined one
them quarterly.
dollar each.
3. Criminal, shall work for, and pay fines
4. And if a funeral take place, and the
to the State as they have done, and the death be not registered, he to whom the dead
money shall go to the Government.
properly belonged shall be fined one dollar,
4. Fines may be levied for these offences aa it is not lawful to bury any one whose
—CUliiiig, drunkenness, and light offence.: death is not registered. These laws are
but adulterers, fornicators, and all such as made that the Ring and Chiefs may know if
.
.
the land is prospering, or otherwise, and to
prevent confusion.
6. It is also the work of the Scribes to
collect the tribute and make known the
pleasure of the King or Governor. When
the time fixed for making the tribute, (by the
King, or Governor,) is expired, and there be
some who have not paid up, it shall be lawful for the Scribe to sell by auction as much
of the property as will pay the tribute.
XXXIX. The law concerning Fire-arms and
Ammunition.
It is not lawful for any one in this kingdom
to land arms or ammunition, be he Tonga
man or foreigner, without the knowledge of
the King or Governor; and if the Government do not wish to purchase them, they
may be landed, but he who lands them shall
pay duty—for a musket or rifle, two dollars,
and for a cannon, ten dollars. For large
shot, four dollars a bag, and for loose powder,
one shilling a pound.
XL. The law concerning the Division of
Lands.
When the land is divided among the people, if there be a part that is not used by the
people, as farms, or in any way, it shall be
resumed by the Government. And when
any one dies, leaving his land to no one in
particular, it shall be claimed by the State.
THE FRIEND,
APRIL 1, 1884.
New Book.
Mt Fabm or Eimikwoon
:
A Country Book —By the
Antbor ot Reveries of a Bachelor" and "Dream
Life." New York Charles Soribner. 1808.
"
:
Any person having read this writer's former works will be interested to take a peep
at this. It is worthy of perusal as it presents vivid pictures of farm-life in New England. Portions of the book have appeared
in the " Atlantic Magazine." The book is
dedicated to Gen. Williams, whose address
we publish in another part of our column*.
In the dedication the writer (who is well
known as Mr. Mitchell of New Haven, son
of a former minister of Norwich, Ct.,) thus
alludes to Gen. Williams: " In grateful recognition of his many kindnesses, dating
from the time he aided me in my first care
of a New England farm, and in token of my
respect for his worth."
We take the liberty here to remark, that
Oahu College," and " Ike Marvel" are not
"
the only objects to which Gen. Williams has
seen fit to extend a friendly and sympathizing
hand, calling for grateful recognition; we
feel ourselves to be his debtor, and should we
ever aspire to the honors of authorship, there
is no person to whom we should feel more
inclined to dedicate our books.
But to return to the work the title of
which stands at the head of these paragraphs, we must add that there is just one
line and one allusion, in this book, with
which we are dispersed to find fault On
�THE FRIEND, APRIL, 18 6 4.
page 77, the writer remarks, " The American eagle is (or was) a fine bird." This slur
on the American eagle is unworthy of a place
in this or any other book written by a man
living in the loyal States. As if the American eagle was not now as fine a bird as he
was before a band of traitors and conspirators undertook to cut offhis head. We know
not how loyal Americans in New England regard slurs cast upon the American eagle, but
loyal Americans abroad feel exceedingly sensitive upon this point, and we are fully confione
dent the time is not far distant when
from
forth
come
great and noble people will
this terrible conflict, chastened but not divided—free, great, and self-reliant, and ready to
echo back the sentiment of James Otis
of revolutionary memory, "We call no man
master."
It is seldom a book contains so few exceptionable and objectionable points. There is
scarcely another line or word which we should
wish altered. The writer has manifested
great refinement and discernment in the introduction and treatment of topics which
most writers would have utterly failed to treat
upon in a literary style. There is a certain
species of delicate and exquisite execution
in many pages of the book, which place the
writer among the very first of the literary
men of the age. The off-hand allusions to
scientific works, and the reference to classic
writers of Greece and Rome, indicate that
the writer has not confined his reading to the
light literature of the age.
Death of the Rev. T.Starr King.
All the California papers come to us
draped for the death of this distinguished
orator, patriot, and divine, who died March
4th, of diptheria, in the city of San Francisco. Every civic, religious and masonic
honor was paid to his remains, which sympathy, esteem, and gratitude could suggest.
A telegram from Washington ordered minute
guns to be fired from the forts. His services
and eloquence have contributed, in an important sense, to sustain the Union cause on this
side of the Rocky Mountains. We hope the
echo of his eloquent and patriotic appeals
will not cease to reverberate among the hills
and canons of the Pacific slope, until all
murmurs of discontent and hissings of secession shall cease from among the people.
ThreFiVnoftdluhmes$
fr 5.
The publisher will furnish the Friend
for 1881, 1862, and 1863,*for $5,00. Additional years $1,00 per volume. Will not
some of the whaling captains and officers regret it if they neglect to procure bound volthis paper before sailing on their
in the Arctic or Ochotsk *
Kof
29
of Norwich, the bread of life, and to carry it to the Marquesas and the Island, of Micronesia.
Star, the offering of the
United
" The Morning
There are individuals in the
Sabbath
Schools to the Missionary cause,
States who have for many years taken a will continue to bear the messenger, from
deep and sincere interest in the social, moral the Churches, through the Hawaiian Misand religious welfare of these Islands. They sionary Society, to the new fields on the scatof Micronesia, on which the
have testified their interest by generous con- tered islands
now begins to dawn, and
of
the
light
Gospel
tributions for our educational and missionary supply the more dense group of the Marqueoperations. Among our benefactors are sev- sas with teachers and evangelists as tbe peoeral members of the Williams family, of Con- ple come to desire a knowledge of the truth
necticut. Judge Williams, of Hartford, re- as it is in Jesus and advance in civilization.
contemplation of the great work done
cently deceased, gave one thousand dollars at "The
the Sandwich Islands through the Mistowards the endowment of Oahu College; sions established by the American Board unanother thousand has been donated by Major der God has a peculiar interest here. Many
Williams, of New London, and still another of us can recall the planting of the Gospel
thouiand by the gentleman whose name there, and the successive stages in the procivilization and Christianity among
stands at the head of this article, while his gress of
the Hawaiian people.
good lady has added jive hundred to endow a
" We remember the first Report, in 1826,
scholarship, to be called the Scholarship of by Rev. Charles S. Stewart, now and for a
"Thomas W. Williams, 2d," thus associ- long period of years a highly respected Chapreturned missionary
ating the name of their much loved and only lain of the Navy, then a
We recall the
the
Sandwich
Islands.
from
son, recently deceased, with this institution. deep interest his recital of the beginning
in
From this it would appear that $3,500 has of the work, in the success of which we are
been contributed by the Williams family of now permitted to rejoice.
"Weremember the sailingfrom this port of
Connecticut.
Mentor, Captain Rice, in 1832,
At a late Missionary Meeting, held within the ship
ago, with a faithful band of
thirty-one
years
the County of Norwich, Ct., the Rev. Dr. missionaries and their wives for the SandGulick was present, and listened to the fol- wich Islands.
"We remember that pioneer among Chaplowing address of General Williams. Dr.
to Seamen, the Rev. John Diell and
Gulick has kindly furnished us with a man- lains
wife, who were also passengers. The Mentor
uscript copy of this address, and we take carried out the frame, and other ships
great pleasure in presenting it to our readers. the lumber, to build the first Seamen's
This address clearly indicates that the speaker Chapel in Honolulu, which has been twice
fully appreciates the state of things at the enlarged and beautified to meet the call,
dwell." With
" Givehasplace to meupthattheI may
Islands, and has been watching their pro- this
spacious Sailors'
sprung
the
with
intense
last forty years
gress during
Home for the comfort, the moral and religiinterest. It is an honor for the Hawaiian ous improvement of seamen.
Islands to have such friends on the otherside
"We recall in Mr. Diell the lovely disciple,
of our globe, and long may they be spared rejoicing in his work. His sun went down
to pray for and represent this Kingdom in at noon; he was called up higher, for his
that part of the world.
work was done, and well done. His successor,
Rev. Samuel C. Damon,
another
the
completes
in
" This ofdaythe County MissionaryyearSociety,
fills the office of Seamen's Chaplain at Oahu,
calendar
on the track of the
auxiliary to the American Board of Foreign at the port of Honolulu, Pacific
with China,
Missions. The Report of the Secretary will growing commerce of the
show a healthful condition in the finances of with Australia, from the Western shores of
our County Society, although it does not North and South America, the United States
show an increase. Still more important, and Europe.
"I cannot close without reference to Oahu
the Treasurer of the Parent Society announces, amidst the fluctuations of exchange College as the gem of the Islands, affording
sons of
and the vicissitudes of commerce, that the the means of liberal education to thewhereby
and
to
the
native
youth,
missionaries
the
have
year
receipts of the Treasury during
trust and
met the expenditures and reduced the debt to they may be fitted to fill offices of
State.
in
the
Church
and
the
in
responsibility
prodollars.
There
has
been
six thousand
out
its
to
those
Institution
sends
appeal
This
gress in the Missions generally, and with it
who have the means of increasing its funds,
a call for help.
"The Sandwich Island Mission field, as you with the prospect of yieldingrich returns and
are aware, has been visited and reviewed by good results.
"Who can estimate the value of the work
the Senior Secretary, Dr. Anderson, who,
Board under God at the
with rich experience in previous visits to the by the American
Mission Churches in Western Asia and in Sandwich Islands, towhoee achievement we
rejoice in ?
India, pronounces the Sandwich Islanders a are now permitted
God be all the praise."
To
Christian people. They will require and re"
ceive the supervision and teaching of the
—Prom Copt. Crosby, of ship
more
Donations.
missionaries now in the field, but no
are to be sent out—relying on the son. of •' Europa," for support of " Friend," 110.
, for " Bethel," tW.
From Capt.
the missionaries who may be ordained to the
From a Friend, for gratuitous circuwork of the ministry, and on the native
teacher, and evangelists to givp the people
General
William Williams,
Connecticut.
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THE FRIEND, APRIL, 18*4.
''fa&lmptoVmm, af D|osa«*'«*,)
ThGerEUtIamfnioglrihraetodmSn tates.
Soma yerfrsago a West Indiaman had discharged jts cargo in one of our docks at
home. The «»P vfhs plagued by rats as
' was plagued. Their devastations,
q»ref ship
their odor, their destructions had
noise,
their
teen beydnd mortal endurance, but there was
no remedy. The captain who was still on
board, was waked at midnight, by his mate,
and asked to step on deck as quietly as he
' could. A fruit ship had arrived in the course
of thevday from the Mediterranean, and coming alongside had passed a hawser to the
West.lndiamnn. "Look there!" whispered
the mate pointing to the rope, which in the
darkness seemed to be moving slowly toward
the fruit ship. It was alive with rats, which
in a continuous stream were migrating from
the empty ship to the stranger, whose fragrance told the tale of delicious freight.
Before sunrise there was not a rat left on
board tha West Indiaman. How it fared
with tbejrtranger it is needless to say. That
is the very spectacle we are now witnessing
on a world-wide scale. The hawser is across
the Atlantic, and in one incessant, endless
train, hundreds of thousands of our fellow
citizens are passing to a richer continent.
Its fragrance comes in letters, full of good
tidings, and containing often the substantial
earnest of golden promises in the shape of
notes or orders for pleasant round sums.
Could we take the same view of human affairs that the skipper and mate did of their
little world, we would tread softly, and think
the less said the better. But we cannot quite
do that. Itis part of our erew that is leaving
us in this strange and multitudious fashion.
They are passing generally to another allegiance, to other laws, to other institutions, to
rival interests, to a jealous policy, and, as
they think, to assist in founding an empire
far above even our heads. But as they are
consulting their own material interests, and
certainly sparing us some trouble, they are
welcome to go where they please, and to
marry a better soil than that from which
they have been divorced. We are disposed
to take a philosophical view of the movement, and are glad to find that for once we
may be both scientific and kind. The man
who suddenly reappears in an Irish cabin
with his pockets full of notes and gold, dishandsome presents, sleek, comely
I wen dressed, asking the girl of his earchoice to share his new home, is a vision
it conquers all our sentimental scruples,
it appears he has done the remaining paotism of Ireland. Every such man is a
ilumbus in Connaught. There is no reiting him. The odds are tremendous
ainst Queen Victoria and tenpence a day,
e Established Church' and potatoes, the
nion Workhouse and yellow meal—even
pposing we can always answer for our side
•
Iuting
Decrease at Romanists
States.
tbe Catholic Herald, published in Philadelphia, contains an editorial, calling upon
Roman Catholics to forsake the " common
schools," and patronize exclusively the " parochial schools" of the church. Of the common schools it says, "The holy Father fears
them. The bishops fear them. The Church
has lost—irretrievably lost, tens of thousands
of children by them." It concludes the article with the following; appeal, betraying
fear and despondency.
What is to be done? How long will
this" shame and scandal be suffered to continue ? Will it go on unchecked in the future, as it has gone on in the past ? Irish
Catholics, ye in the main—for in the main
ye compose the Church—are at fault!
What has come over ye ? Where is the resplendent Catholic spirit that distinguished
ye in Ireland ? In that country, ye would
have suffered ten thousand martyrdoms
rather than collude with the enemiesof the
faith. But in America that loftiness nf heart
expires, and your oivn sons and daughters
degenerate from St. Patrick and St. Bridget.
Have ye forgotten that the most glorious ornament in the crown of old Ireland, is its
supernatural firmness to the faith, in spite of
the dreadful sanguinary despotism of England for three hundred years ? Are the
Protestant schools there frequented by Catholic children? Go into St. John's church:
who occupy its pews ? Not the descendants
of the Irish people who built it. The same
thing is true of St. Mary's, of St. Augustine's, of every old Catholic church in the
city—nay of every old Catholic church in
the land. In the great main, it is new emigrants that keep up the Church in America.
Why is this ? Where are the children of
the early emigrants—of the builders of the
churches ! They are lost to Rome! It is a
fair calculation, that if the Irish Catholics
who have come to Philadelphia during the
last eighty years, had preserved in their own
hearts, and instilled into the hearts of their
children, the sublime Christianity that marked them at home, Philadelphia would have,
to-day, twenty-five Catholic churches more
than it has. Twenty-five churches—that is,
a hundred thousand of Irish descent—lost to
the Church in a single city, in so short a
space of time as fourscore years! Well
might the illustrious Archbishop Lennox,
sorrowfully exclaim, that the Church in America has lost more than it has gained."
the comparison.
O" Gen. Grant, when rallied recently
about the persistent use of his name by the
New York Herald for the Presidency, said:
I aspire only to one political office. When
"the
war is over I mean to run for Mayor of
Galena (his place of residence.) And if
eleetkd, I intend to have, the side-walk fixed
up between my house and the depot."
in the United
'
of Punch, after its establishment in 1841, his
wit and power of scathing sarcasm had full
play! Some years later, " Vanity Fair," his
first successful novel, was produced, and this
was followed by "Pendennis." which, like
the former, was published as a serial and
was concluded in the year 1850. His success as a lecturer mid his latter works are of
such recent date that itis hardly worth while
to speak of them at length, here. He made
two visits to the United States, and was cordially received.
Boy Choristers.—It may seem a pleasant
thing for a boy to get employment as a chorister in a church or cathedral, but according
to some real testimony of a canon of Carlisle, England, given before a committee of
the House of Commons, the lads whose duty
it is to do the singing are afforded hut little
time for education. They are in church or
practicing for three or four hours every day
in the week, and get small pay—in some
cases, no pay at all, only board and lodging.
In Carlisle there is a nominal provision for
the education of the chorister-boys at the
Cathedral grammar school, but the schoolhouse conflict with those of the cathedral,
and the official return is that they receive "a
scrambling education." The number of
these boys employed in each cathedral in
England vary from ten to sixteen. The
evils of their condition form one branch of
the subject now engaging the attention of
church reformers in England.
Ma. Sumner's
Speech.—The
London
Star publishes a very full sketch of the
speech of Senator Sumner on our " Foreign
Relations," and has a long editorial on the
subject. The Star says :
" The Hon. Charles Sumner has not belied the confidence inspired by a long and illustrious career. He is as firmly as ever the
friend of peace between Great Britain and
America. His speech at New York on the
10th September, is indeed heavy with
charges against France and England. But
it is an appeal for justice, not an incentive
to strife. It is a complaint of hopes disappointed, of friendship withheld ; of errors
adopted and obstinately maintained. It is,
however, an argument which does honor
even to those against whom it is urged, and
which aims to establish future relations of
the closest alliance. Senator Sumner's chief
reproach is this—that we have acted unworthily of ourselves ; unfaithful to our deepest
Thackeray.—In the death of William convictions and best memories. We can afMakepeace Thackery, English literature has ford to be as severe in our self-judgment ns
lost a shining light. His works have earned he is in his sharpest accusations.
him a place in the front ranks of writers of
(XT' The cup and chest of Alexander Selfiction, as sharply drawn pictures of the age
in which he lived. Mr. Thackeray was born kirk, the world-famed Robinson Crusoe of
of English parentage, in Calcutta, in 1811, Defoe, have now become the property of Mr.
and at an early age was sent to England for James Hutchinson, of the Scotch warehouse,
his education, and finally entered college at 48 Warwick street, Regent street, London.
Cambridge, although he did not graduate. These interesting relics have up to this time
He first studied art, but at length becoming remained in the" possession of Selkirk's deconvinced that his talents were rather suited scendants, in Largo, Fife, where he was born.
to the use of the pen than the pencil, and The cup was put upon a stalk and mounted
having, besides, lost a large portion of hia with silver by Sir Walter Scott. It is made
handsom* property in speculation, he gave out of a cocoanut, and rudely carved. The
himself in earnest to the labor of writing.
chest is very heavy, and is yery curiously
A series of light articles in Fraxtr's Mag- dovetailed. It is Mr. Hutchinson's intention
azine, first attracted notice, and in the pages to exhibit the articles in London,
�I H L Y K 1 i: .\ U
.
A P H I L, I 8 I
ADVBRTIBBMEMTS'
Information Wanted!
Respecting Amrl C. Uorkam, who sailed fromNew Bedford
in whale ship for the Pacific. Please communicate with
4,
.
>
If VIBW OFTHK NKl.F-JvAfHIKinXJ
aua Christian spirit manifested by tha K«v. Mr. Hekeia:
U. 8. Consul, Honolulu, the Editor, or his brother James
In rescuing front the hands oT the: nauv.'t*, and from probable
Oorham, Williamsburg, N. V. Ado, should ship •''Smyrna,*! death, at Uie
Island'of UTVao, Marquesas,' Mr. J. Whalon, 1st
Honoliilii, Capt. Kelly
to call upon the
<. I
*
touch st"
Is requested
Seamen's Qhapjain.
Resisting, Arnoli R. Amtin, of Providence, R. L, who
left the ship Rodman, about 1852, at Honolulu. Perhaps Capt.
Spencer may recall this man, If so, please communicate with
Mrs. U. B. Austin of Prorideuce or editor of the Friend.
Respecting Jamu Rtilly, formerly mate of brig "Josephine."
Any Information will be gladly received by the Chaplain, or by
his brother, Daniel Rellly, care Matthew McPorlsn, (»7 Water
Street,New York.
Respecting Albert Stout /fallim, belonging to Schuyler
Co., N. Y., supposed to be attached tosome fesael In the Pacini-. Hs left home in 1857. This information Is sought by
Charles McCllntlc, U. 8. Hospital, Honolulu,and Morgan Stout,
Srhuyler Co., N. Y. Plesse communicate with the Kdltor of
the Friend.
Respecting .sV/fn McDonald, who lelt the United States In
1856. He has been engaged in She North Pacific whaling business. Anv information will be gladly received by the Chaplain, or by his mother, Mrs. Anna McDonald, No. 62, Washington Street, Newport, R. I.
Respecting Octaviui Blyth, who. on the 23d of January,
1847, St Tahiti, shipped onboard the French whaleship
«Ferdinand" ind was discharged at Honolulu, the 13th of
December, of same year. His family hare notIn since heard
Colchester,
from him. His father, D. O. Blyth, resides
Ksse*, England. Any Information will be gladly receired by
the editor, or R. C. Wyllie, Esq.
Respecting Alonto John Applrlnn, of Kittery, Maine, who
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 Hrnry Ayihford. Any person having knowledge
of this individual,(a native of London, England,) who arrived
at Ne« London July 30, 1845, In the ship Charles Carroll,"
from Desolation Island, will be remunerated by communicating
the information to Henry P. Haven, New London, Conn., »r tu
the Editor of the Friend.
"
THE
CO-PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE Existing between W. F. Allen and Win. Berrill, doing
business at Kawathae, Hawaii, la to be diaaolred by mutual
consent on the 31st ult., and all outstanding business of the firm
will be sealed by W. F. Allen.
AI.LEN A BKKKIIX.
40tt-4t
Honolulu, March 26, lfltM
.
humanu streets.
NOTICE.
SAM I- N. CASTLE.
J. B. AlHKKTON.
AMOS. S. COOKS
CASTLE & COOKE,
Importers and Wholesale and Retail dealers In Qeneral Merchandise, in the Fireproof Store in King street, opposite tha
Seamen's Chapel.
AGENTS FOR
assets $2,360,000,
Raynnlds, Devoe A Pratt—Importers and Maim acturcra of
Paints. Oil and Varnish, and Crystal Coal Oil,
C. Van Home A Co.1 Carriages and Carriage Materials.
388-1y
*
406-ly
_
S73'i*_
11. BTANGENWAI.D, M. D„
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
P HOTOC RAP HS^
K UNDERSIGNED IS PREPARED TO
and
Also Cartes de
take
1MI
Visite In a
aeeond none in Honolulu.
Photographs.
Ambrotypee
to
style
Specimens can be seen at the Gallery, next door to the Post
Late New York City Dispensary Physician, member of the Office, over the P. C. Advertiser Office.
Medico Chirurglcal College and of the Pathological Society
3M-3m
of New York.
Office at Dr. Jo.ld's Drug Store, on Port Street. Residence In
Naaanu Valley, oppositethat of K. O. Hall, Esq. 883-ly hh*r»»s ran,
Honolulu.
W. N. LAOD,
Importer and Dealer in Habdwabs, Cdtlbbv,
Mscwarich'
loots and AaaiCDLTtTBAL IRTLBMKITB, For street, Honolulu.
373-ly
,
D.
o.
JOHN THOS. WATERHOUSE,
(ommission
"
"
3sHy
ALE.EH A CONWAY,
Merchants
u(tio\i:i:kk,
«<>.»
Importer and Dealer in General Merchandise. Honolulu. H. I-
—REFERENCES—
Bis Ex. B. C. Wti.Lis,..Hon. I B. P. Baow, Eaq.,. ..Honolulu
DiaosD A sob,
| Taos. Branoma, E5q.,... .HUo
11. Diokibsob, Esq.,. Lahalna. I McKcbr A M.x.ili., San Fran.
O. W. Brooks A C0.,. .San I. 0. T. Lawtoh, Mag.,
•'
ttios
New York.
| Fibld a Honolulu.
Toaia, Bros. A 00. Richards
A Co.,
Wilcox,
J. 0. Mamaiix
ItlcRUER A MERRILL,
371-ly
STORE.
aoo California. Street.
SAN FRANCISCO.
avnd
ALSO, AGENTS OF TBI
San Francisco k Honolulu Packets.
Particular attention glvrn to tha sale and purchase of raer
supplting whaleships, uegotletlng
exchange. Ac.
V All freight arriving at Baa Franolaoo, by or to the Ho
ohandiss, ships' business,
nolulu Una of Packets, wUlbe forwarded raaa or ooaaissios
H7 Exchange on Honolulubought and sold. JC3
—aarasnoas—
KAWAIHAE. HAWAII,
Messrs. Wilcox, Richasds A Co.
Will continue the General Merchandise and Shipping boarne*
llAoarsLD
H.
A Co.,
at the above port, where they are prepared to furnish the
C Baawaa */Co,.
justly celebrated Kawaihae Potatoes, and soeh other re
Bisaor A Co.
crult. as are required by whale ships at tbe shortestnotice, Df. B. W. Wood
373-ly
Hon. lU.lius,
and on the moat reasonable terms.
"
""
FIRE WOOD ON HAND,
cabtbb
.
m'scss.
H. B.—Medicine Cheats carefully replenished at the
HILO DRUG
r.
Honolulu.
3*«-ly
HILO, HAWAII. & I.
6-tf
A.
Honolulu. Oahaj, H. I.
—It HP Kit TO—
New York.
Joan. M. Hood, Esq
JlMBSlIUSBBWSLL, Esq., 1
Boston.
Chaslbs Baawaa, Ksq.,/
)
II. A. Psiaca, Ks i
Massas. McRcsa A MsaaiLL, I
Bmn Frsnclseo
"•"«"»<>•
Chas. Woloott Baooas, Ksq., ]
Hongkong.
Mtsaas. Wis. Pcstac A Co.,
Massas. PaaLB, Hcbbbli A Co......Manila.
AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
C. H. WETMORE, M. D.
PHYSICIAN at BURGEON,
a
Commission & Shipping Merchants,
11. W. SEVERANCE.
ATJCTIONBER,
(sCICKN STREET, HONOLULU.
Will continue business at the new stand.
II. L. CHASE.
C. BREWER A CO.,
J. H. COLE,
AUCTIONBEn.
(soocaasoß to a. r. bvbrrtt.)
369-ly
At hi. late room., Queen Street.
lire-proof Store, Robinson's Building,
bSWa
LSm
JSSjFlLpl
II* PJL In
II I
lodging, per week,.
Offioers'
IM
DENTIST.
Physician and Surajenn, Makee'sBlock, corner Queen andKaa
arg'gssJaSti—
A.
table, with
IK I VDERS1GNKD HAVE FORMED
do.
do.
a partnership fur the transacting of a General Merchan- Seameni' do. do.
dise and Shipping Business at Kawalhae, Hawaii, to date from
Shower Baths on the Premises.
April 1st, 1804, under the name and style of Allen A Conway.
CAPTAIN AND MB8. OAT,
W. F. ALLKN,
W. F. CONWAY.
JHanagtts.
March 1,1881.
Honolulu,
400 St
Honolulu, March 20, 1K04.
DR. J. MOTT SMITH,
B. lIOFFMANN, M. D.,
CO-PARTNERSHIP
Dr. Jay nes Medicines,
Wheeler a* Wilson's Sewing Machines,
The New Kngland Mutual Life Insurance Company, cash
OlSce corner of Port and Hotel Streets.
■
a
DISSOLUTION of CO-PARTNERSHIP.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
~
'
'officer of ship CoXttsjM, oar fellow country man. and assuming
that ssll Americans, resident at this Island as wall as others. Will I
take pleasure In forwarding some token of their approbation.
I, the undersigned take this methodof informing such that ha
is aboat putting; up a box of clothing, and other articles for
family use, and will with pleasure receire and forward such
donations as persons may wish to make, by such opportunity
aa may offer.
JOHN WORTH,
Acting V 3. Consul.
406-11
Hilo. March 14th, 1804.
31
IV 0. WanauAa.
*(4-lr
ais.»
Honolulu
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BOOKS AND 1NSTRVMENTS FOR THE
MARINER.
D. N. FLITNER'8 Watoh and Jewelry
\\ T Establishment,
in Kaahumanu street, will be
I
found the following works :
Almanacks for 1862.
Merchant's,Shipmaster's and Mechanic's Assistant.
Laws of the Sea.
The Art of Sailmaking.
—ALSO—
Ship's Compasses and Dividers.
—iLao-
Mast-head Glasses and Marine Telescopes.
—ALSO—
Chronometers and Chronometer Watches.
—ALSO—
—
English Charts of North and South Paoific.
—ALSO
—
A great variety of other articles useful to the
Mariner.
AND—
Many ornamental articles, including Breast Pins,
Rings, Cups, &c, &c.
Particular attention given to repairing and rating
Chronometers.
CASTLE
*
COOKE,
AttENTS FOR
Wheeler & Wilson's
SEWING MACHINES!
f|lHI8 MACHINE HAS ALLTHE LATEST
1 Impiovernenta, an 4, insdditlon to ronner premiums, was
awarded the highest prise above all European and American
Sewing Machines at the World's lihlWUon in PAB18 la IM,
and at the Exhibition In London In 1SS2.
The evidenceofthe superiority ofthis Machine Is fcond In the
record ofIts sales. In 1881—
The Qrover AsBaker Company, Boston,
w
The Florence Company, Massachusetts,
The Parker Company, Oonnsctloat,
J. If. Singer A- Oo., Mew lark,
rinkle A Lyon,
Cues- W. Huwland, Delaware,
M. Greenwood A Co., Cincinnati, O.,
N. 8. C. Perkins, Norwalk, 0.,
Wilson II. Smith, Connecticut,
sold 18,6*0,whilst the Wheeler ft Wilson Company, of Bridge
port, made and sold 10,724 during the same period.
11 tt
U PI—es> Call mm* E«a>B.j—.
" "
THE FRIEND:
.
A MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO TEMPERANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND
GENERAL INTELLIQENCE,
PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY
SAMUEL C. DAMON.
TERMS:
One copy, per annum,
Two
oontes
.
.
f-.06
SjOS
�32
TIE FIUND. APRIL, 18,4,
Altar rounding the Horn ahe ha* been
more fortunate,and since crossing tbe equator bas averaged
200 miles per day. Her crew is reported In good health.
By the Yankee, Warren Goodale, Esq., over
Her passengers are all well and sneak In the highest terms of
few
late Collector-General, took passage. A
the kindnessand attention paid to them by Captain Hick, and
days prior to his leaving, the leading impor- (so far as tkey can Judge) of his skill and judgment a.a sailor.
ters of this city, desirous of expressing their The Speedwell left the London docks on the26th September,
presented him Graveaend 2Mh, and Hyde, Isle of Wight, where she put in
esteem and confidence in him,Dollars,
which through stress of weather, on the 7th October, and he Land's
of
One
Thousand
with a purse
End on the 16th oftbe same month.
was accompanied with a letter signed by The following vessels are reported during thepaumfe Oct.
the
acknowledged
gift
Goodale
them. Mr.
27tb, Lat. 86,10 N. Long. IS, 6W. thebark 100 from London
in a neat and earnest reply. We should be to Hongkong,2l days out. Oct. 31, Lat.2S, 22 N. Long. 23,2 W.
but
the
the bark Vonberg from Bremen to Rangoon. Nov. Ist, Lat
glad to publish the correspondence,
not
48 N. Long. 24, 6 W. the bark John Parkin from Cardiff to
22,
that
it
would
interested
prefer
gentlemen
Nov. «tb, Lat. 12,»N. Long. 29, 14 W. tbe bark Eastbe. Never has a public officer under this Aden.
ern from Amoy to London 118 days out. Nov. 7th, the Corlane,
interests
the
served
the
government
from Maarltns, 48 days out Nov. 18th,'Lat. 12, 13 8. Long.
with more zeal and faithfulness, and never 33, 40 W. thebark Alabama from Cadii to Buenos Ayres 38
was such a testimonial more deserringly be- days out Nov. 28th, 20 S. Long. 42. 43 W. the bark Jesnaede-Flanders, from Antwerp to Monte Video, 88 days out. Dec
stowed.
Lat 62,01 S. Long. 63, 10 W. the bark Zehllma from
By the same packet, Rev. Wm. F. 25th,
Cardiff to Valparaiso—in company with thl. vessel several
purposes
California,
where
he
sailed
for
Snow
Dec. 27th, law. 84, 44 S. Long. 88, 37 W. thebark TaraDuring his short days.
to settle as a preacher.
paca from Liverpool to Valparaiso. 67 days out. Dec. 29tb
stay here, he frequently supplied the pulpit Lat. 67, 8. Loot. 64, 28 W. theFrench ship La Loualana, from
Bth, Lat 68,21 S.
of two foreign churches in this city, and left New York to Acapuloo, 98 days out. Jan.
76, 26 W. the ship Panama from Liverpool to Arica »0
a very favorable impression as a preacher of Long.out.
Jan. 21at, the whaling ship Janus, of New Bedford,
days
earnest piety and thrilling though unaffected Capt. Cornell,with 1300bbls., having previously shipped home
a
and
growing
country
eloquence. In young
from St Helena 600 barrels. This vessel may be shortly exlike California, he will not long remain idle, pected at Honolulu.
PORTF
LAHAINA.
quantities of Waterr
Personal.
ARRIVALS.
on board.
17—Camilla, Thomas, 430 to*., N. B from Marquesas,
ISO bbls wh season, 1800 bbl. voyage.
17—Vineyard, Caswell, Edgartown, 381 tone, from cruise
south-, 40 bbls sp season, 400 bbl* on board.
:
of
public
—
and the parish that secures him as its pastor,
will find its confidence fully repaid.—P. C.
Advertiser.
jy We would thankfully acknowledge a large
supply of all the latest Ban Francisco and Pictorial
Paper*, by Captain Hempstead, of the Onwatd.
jy Look oat for tbe compliments of the
today being April 1st!
season—
MARINE JOURNAL.
HPONLRUT,FS.I.
K.'porl of Ship Earapa.
Ship Europo, Captain Crosby, 18 days from Marguenta Bay,
16 months from home, reports season's catch 1* whales (400
bbls.)—voyage, 1600 bbls., 30,000 bone. Spoken—Am. sh California, Feb. 16; 3 whales. Tbe C. reports Euphrates 6 whales,
Gov. Troup 6 do, Fabius 3 do, Comet 2 do, Catherine 8 do, Tam-
erlane 3 do, B. Oosnold 2 do, and Onward 33 do.
Rbfobt or thb Bare Arctic—Left Boston Sept. 30th, snd
had moderate breeses and pleasant weather leaving the coast.
Crossed the Equator in the Atlantic In 29 W. long., 41 days
from Boston, hsving no 8. E. trades. Was 43 days Irom the
Equator to lat 60° South, andhad very severe weather, with
heavy gales and rough aea. Had 92 days to Capo Horn, and a
succession of galesfrom W. N. W. to W. 8. W. Was 31 days
off there. From the Cape to lat 40° 8. South Pacific, had
strong N. W. gales, thence to lat 26° 8. light northerly winds.
Took theS. E. trade* in lat 24° 8., and creased tbe Equator
in long. 126 W., had the trades light. Were 146 days. Took
the N. I. trades in lat 8 North, and after passing lat 16°
N. had light northerly windsand calms. On the 11th saw Hawaii bearing8. W. by 8., and East end of Maul W. by 8., and
on the 12thcame Into Honolulu.
In lat 7 ° 20' N., long. 26 ° 22' W. exchanged signals with
the Bremen bark Javerland, 42days from Bremen for Rangoon.
Lat 66° 8., long. 69° W. passed the American ship Success standing to tbe westward.
months from New
U- Bark J. D. Tkompton, Brown, 10
London, with 200 barrels oil, reports—rhat while cruising off
boat and crew
Amsterdam Island In the Indian Ocean, a
ware lost The boat waa fast to a whale,and was towed by it
into the surfand smashed to places against the rocks, resulting
in charge of
in the loss of all who were in It Tbe boat waa
formerly captain
George Ksnwortby, Ist officer of tbe bark and
Fagsn.
of th* Delaware. The boattteerer's nam* was Isaac
boat and aeven
A seamen named Albert Weld was also in the Mr.
Kenworthy,
Portuguese, native, of the Western Islands.
th*boatsteerer and Weld belonged to New London.
°
°
ARRIVALS.
San Francisco,
Mar. B—Am bark Comet, Green, 12 days fromCo.
with mdse to Wilcox, Richards A
I—Hawaiian bark Speedwell, 466 ton., H. Hicks, Master, from London, en route lor Vancouver's Island.
Left Qravesend, 28th September, Isle of Wight
7th, and Land's End 16th October with general
cargo.
B—Am bktne Constitution, Pomeroy, from Puget Sound,
via Hilo, with lumber, to Hackfeld A Co.
11—Br steel sch Domttlla, Spencer, 24 days from Victoria, Y. L
12—Haw bark Arctic, Hammond, 168 day* from Boston,
with general mdse to C. Brewer A Co.
18—As*wb bk Martha 2d, Dailey. from a cruise round
Hawaii, with 100 bbls sperm.
17-Am wh bark Richmond, Kelly, from California coast,
with 100 bbls oil.
18—Hawbk R W Wood, Geerken, 130 days fromBremen,
with general mdse to Hackfeld A Co.
W-Am wh bark Catherine, Phillip., from tbe Coast of
-Oallfernia, with 900 bbls whale oil.
xaa-Am wb sh Emily Morgan, Athearn, si mot out from
New Bedford, with 100 bbl* .p, and Bsawh.
Jl-Aawh.h Euphrates, from Coaatof Cal. with 260
°
Rbtobt or Ba CoasT.-Left steam tug at 2 o'olock, P. M.
24 hours, then took
Feb 20th, lay becalmed off the harbor
three day. strong
moderate breeses from N. W. to ».; last
of
trades from N. m. toN., very heavy sea. On the morning
showing English
the 24th, saw barkentlne rigged propeller
color.. Bark A. A. Bldridge left San Francisco 28 boars in
advance.
DEPARTURES.
CT Ship Onward, Alton, report*—Spoken and heard from
Feb. tl—Han. bark Harbarg, Thompson for San Francisco.
March 7—Gov. Troup, Ashley, 200 bbls.
March I— lag bark Speedwell, Hick*, for Victoria.
7—Zoe, Long, 400 bbls.
7—Aa barxanttn* OoaatMntioo, Pomeroy, tat Victoria.
bbls.
Feb. 12—Brig Victoria, 260bbU.
12- Brig Comet, 226
800
bbls.
12—Florence, Spencer,
MEMORANDA.
18—Sohr Page, of San Francisco, 300 bbls.
Spoken and heard
R»?»a*t est Bark Ssscaawall.
XJ. Ship Euphrates, Hathaway, itvort*—
The bark SptemwtU, of thl* port, formerly caauaaoded by from on ooast of California:
Capt. H.JH.Holciwoith,frc*RU>ad*atoVanoouTer'slslaod,
Gov. Troop, Ashtoy, 200 bbU.
Comet, 226 bbl..
•ilk 17rjasaengwn and gnaral cargo arrived ben on WsdnseFlorence, Spencer, 880 beta.
day, having pat In for water, after apaaaage of 189 day. from
Fabius, Wood, 140 bbl*.
End.
Wbilat
in th* Eagtah channel, Uiroughout tbe
th. Land's
csrltor portion of her pasta*, an* whan off the River Plate,
BroBBB.-Haw. schr Onomsa, Way, aaaater, Hot. 14,1888,
she anoounUnd rtrong sat advasa galas **cc*ap*nlsn by lat. 68,8., long. 20, in dittre**, having tost her fbv*ma»t. She
bsavy sea*, sad. being hserlry want. abippM at times Urge would ro into theFalkl.nd Islands to repair
bbawhoU.
tt—Aa wb ship Onward, Allan, from coast of California, with 1800 bbls OIL
88—Am wbbark J. D. Thompson, Brown, 10 months out
fromNot London with 200 bbl. oil and 9008b bone'
_~
:
.
March 18—California, Cleaveland. 898 tons. N. 8., from the
coast; 190bbla wh season, 696 bbls wh, 76 bbls sp
POH
RTF ILO.
ARRIVALS.
March 18—Am wh
ship Eliza Adams, Fish, 6
months from
home, 120 bbls sperm taken on the passage.
It—Ship Fablus, Wood, Clarien Island, March 4th, 100
bbls oil between seasons. Reports Tamerlane.
140 whaleSO .perm since leaving Honolulu. Gov.
Troupe, Ashley, toleave next day for Hilo.
PASSENGERS.
Prom Lobdob en route for Victoria—per Speedwell—Mr
end Mr* Fisher, Miss McMahon, Miss Deuny, Mrs Cooper and
2 children, Mrs Fraser, Mrs Btevens and child. Mesara Macdonald, L Browne, JLawrence, W Itter, J Thompson, R Cowan,
JC Knox.
From Sax Fraxcisco—per Comet, March 3—Rev L L Bsyles,
L Thompson and wife, J C Breyant, wife and 8 children. Mrs
0 W Bell, Miss G X Arthur, S Griffin* Margan, J Tilden, L
Ware, jr. E C Pulver. C M Clapp, E L Clapp, JMyers, J C
Merrill—No steerage passengers—lB In cabin.
From Sab Fraxcisco—per Smymlote, Feb. 27—James
McEnoy, W W Cox, C Lask.
Faoa Sab Francisco—per A A Eldrldge, March B—Mr Stoddard, Miss Stoddard. W A Aldrlch, J Flaacher, J W Jone>, J
Schwindler,S French, R Nold, E Ochlendug, J Bond, J Moromos.
Fob Victoria—per Constitution. March 7—H. Baker.
For Baesr's Island—per Odd Fellow, March 11—Mr. Wheeler.
For Sax Fraxcisco—per Smymlote, March 12th—Mr.Oebhard, C. T. Maloy, P. Hess, Mr. and Mrs. A. Chater, E. Murphy. Posing, T. Peruss, 8. French, Jno. Lewis—lo cabin.
From Victoria—per Domltila, March 11th—Mr. Edwards,
John Gray, T. Templeton—3.
For Bax Fraxcisco—per A A Eldrldge, Msrch 23—J n
Ham, E Towle, L Peterson, Mr and Mrs J A Brewster, JMam
mens, J H Leroy, Mad Duret—B cabin.
Fob Sax Fbancisco—per Comet, March 26—MrFilden, T R
Oakman, Miss Clara Armstrong, E L Clapp, R W King, Wm
Steward, Mr Tod, Mrs J M Green and 2 children, Dr R W
Wood, Mr* Hooper, Miss Hooper, Miss Babcock, Mr Carroll,
Mr Sperry, L Thompsonand wife, J C Merrill, Mr Morgan, Mis*
A Johnson, J M Bryant and 2 children, Chung Fa, Jas Hiton,
Mr Bryant wife and 3 children, Hon E H Allen, Mrs Wm
Webster—3B.
From Brbhbx—per R W Wood, March IB—Christian Williamson, Damien Devenster, Lievin Yon Hatheron, Clement
Evrard, Eutrope Blanc, Ayman Pradeyrol, Theodora Blterlne,
Balina Richter*, Dolores Gautreau, Marie Stanislas Verelst,
Marie Laurence Aussera, Germania Delanone, Ama Besseling,
Gudula Beasellng, Abre Ounel, Splridlone Leroy, M Geerken,
Herm Bollman—lB.
DIED.
Wbbstsr—ln Honolulu, March 23, of aneuri.ro of the aorta,
William Webster, a native of Balfore, Forfarshire, Scotland,
aged 37 years 6 months.
Bou.inc.xr.—On the 16th March, at tbe Queen's Hospital,
GeorgeBollinger. He was a native of Blblinheim, Department
of HaulRhine, Kanton Kelaersburg, France.
Whirs.—March 13tb, at the TJ. Slate. Hcapttal, Hetekiab
Waters, a colored man. He had resided some years on the
Sandwich Islands, and had been a steward several trip* on
board the Morning Star.
Dnooaaox—ln Victoria, Algernon Charles Ducorron, aged
ten years, a son of Mrs. P. 0. Ducorron, formerly of Honolulu.
It appeared that the little boy had been playing In tbe
kitchen with his two little sisters, and in a fit of playfulness
to show what he could do, he swallawed or Inhaled some of the
steam from a kettle containing boiling water. Tbe usual remedies were resorted, to but to vain, and death ensued within 24
hoars.
MARRIED.
Edwards—Kalua—On Thursday. March 10th,by Rev. Mr.
Parker, at Little Greenwich," in the new Schoolhouseerected
by Mr. Booth, Richard Edwards lo Kalua, for many year* In
theservioe of Mr. Booth's family.
HiLßT—BaowrJ—On Monday, 14th March, by Rev. 8. C.
Damoo, at the residence of thebride's father, Captain Nelson C.
Haley to Mia* Charlotte B. Brown. Nocard..
"
InformaW
tin anted!
Respecting William H. Oidlow. of Cambridgeport. He was
heard from In 1880, bound North on a whaling cruise, on board
the Ueorge and Mary. Please communicate with tbeEditor,
or Mr*. Lydla Matilda Heat, Cambridgeport,Mass.
Respecting Henry Tiffany, of Unnox, Mass. He boarded
at the Sailor's Home In 1860. Any information will b* gladly
received by Mrs. Marion French, of Lennox. Mas*., or by the
Miter.
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THEFRIEND
Utrtn Series, floU3, Iff. M
CONTENTS
For May, 18114.
Paoe.
31
Ladles' Stranger's Friend Society
38
American, English. German and Chinese Relief Societies
33
Arrival of the Morning Star
3*, 36
Reports from Mission Stations
88
Professor Edward Hitchcock".
38
Volcano on a Coral Island
38
New Book—Editorial Notice
37
New Zealand
87
A Thoughtless Boy Punished
37
Practices of Primitive Christians
37
A Waterspout....Naval
37, 38
Captain James' Report of Cruiseof the Morning Star
38
"None but Christ"...
*0
Marine Journal, A;c
THE FRIEND,
MAY I, 1864.
Ladies’ Stranger’s Friend Society.—It
is gratifying to know that this Society keeps
on in its career of usetulness from year to
year. It was organized in 1852, and has annually expended from that time to the present, perhaps, upon an average, $500 per
annum. During its existence it has assisted
persons belonging to every part of the world.
Only a few days since it paid the Hospital
fees and funeral expenses of an Englishman,
amounting to near $60, and it is now assisting one Englishman and one American.
From our personal knowledge of the repeated
calls for charity, we can speak with confidence when we say that after Americans,
Englishmen, Germans and Chinese provide
for their sick and distressed countrymen, there
will still be ample field for theLadies to labor
among the sick and distressed strangers upon
our shores. Our Saviour says, for ye have
the poor always with you," and the language
of Moses is, " for the poor shall never cease
"
of the land ; therefore I command thee
saying, thou shah open thy hand wide, unto
thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in
the land." It is a correct inference from the
parable of the rich man and Lazarus, that a
person's destiny for eternity may depend
upon his treatment of the poor. Lazarus was
■imply "laid at the rich man's gate," but
was not assisted.—Luke 16:20.
out
HONOLULU,
MAY 1, 1864.
{GfoSitits,
33
#01.21.
American Relief Association.—We are Arrival of the Morning Star.
glad to learn that this organization is now in Interesting News from all the Mission
active operation. Better late than never. It
Stations in Micronesia.
should have been organized twenty years
The Morning Star, which had been exago. The idea is this, Americans propose
on the
to provide for their countrymen who may be pected for several days, arrived safely
most interesting and
17th
of
April,
bringing
sick and in indigent circumstances, provided
the
the United States Consul nor any other Asso- :heering intelligence fromall missionaries
and their families scattered throughout the
ciation look after them. Some in their distress
of Micronesia. It
look to the "Odd Fellows," some to the widely separated islands
has been our privilege to receive letters from
some to the Mechanics' " Fund,
"butMasons,"
"
the Rev. Messrs. Snow, Bingham and Stup
as there are those who have no claim
In reading these letters, and recollectupon any such organization, it seems but ges.
the
location of those several missionaries,
ing
right that they should receive assistance from this
is deeply impressed upon the mind,
idea
their countrymen, and we sincerely hope all
that
the
missionary
enterprise in Micronesia
Americans resident upon the Sandwich Islwork, but something
is
no
and
child's
holiday
ands will join the Association, which will
a
a resolute will, and
strong
faith,
requiring
make a full report of its proceedings on
to the simple work of
an
devotion
untiring
Washington's Birth-day,22d of February.
preaching the Gospel. The Rev. A. A.
Sturges has resided upon the island of AsGerman Relief Association.—Our German
cension, or Ponape, since 1852, and theRev.
fellow residents, in a quiet way, have
Mr. Snow on Strong's Island from 1852 to
for years voluntarily taxed themselves for 1862, when he was removed to Ebon, one of
the purpose of assisting their countrymen
the Marshall Islands, and the Rev. H. Bingwhen sick and friendless. We can testify to
on the island of Apaiang since 1857.
ham
the usefulness of triis Association in repeated These men, with their native associates, have
instances. The members of this Association
to
have always been ready to act promptly and been called perform a most trying work.
It
was
our
in 1861 to visit all their
privilege
judiciously whenever cases of distress have
stations,
and
hence
we can speak of their
been brought to theirknowledge, and we only
our
personal
work
from
acquaintance and
hope their systematic and efficient efforts will
For
several
years after these
knowledge.
to
Englishmen and Americans
"
"goprovoke
up theirabode among those
missionaries
took
and do likewise.
rude islanders it was to a careless observer
English Relief Association.—At the doubtful whether any good impressions had
been made. Indeed we have often heard perlate meeting of Englishmen on St. George's sons
who ought to know better, speak as if
Day, the initiatory steps were taken for ortheir
work was a failure, but now the good
ganizing a Society for the aid and relief of
fruits
of their labors are making their appearBritish subjects. This is a good step in the
ance.
The Gospel leaven is gradually workthis
efright direction. May success attend
its
ing
way among the people, and the misfort
sionary's heart is cheered.
We shall commence our survey of the
Chinese Relief Association.—We hear
a rumor that our Chinese neighbors are also Missions with extracts of letters from
Aeeeaslsa, *r Psaape.
inclined to contribute for raising a fund to
assist their countrymen when in distress. We have letters from the Rev. A. A. Sturges under date of October 21st, November
This is as it should be.
�4.
singing was much admired by strangers, as double wife question. Polygamy is not
it should be, led by the wife of the pastor, "common here, "though some men have several
THE FKILNDr
34
Bth, November 21st, December 16th, and
January 21st. He has been engaged for
about two years in erecting a suitable house
for puHic worship. This may seem strange
that a missionary should have heeh at his
station for twelve years with no meeting*
house. This strangeness would vanish if a
person should visit that stationand go among
the people. They live very much scattered,
and verymuch depends upon the missionary's
own personal exertion. Mr. Sturges thus
writes under date of October 21st, 1863:
" To beg for the means to build a church
among Christians is one thing, to do this
among savages, quite another." He then
goes on to give a detailed account of his
method of proceeding. With his few reliable people, he goes into the swamp, cuts the
timber, floats it to a good landing place, and
then with much toil conveys the heavy sticks
up a steep hill. It took forty-two men to
carry a single stick. He thus concludes:
"When all were ready, the leader gave a blast
on the conch-shell, the whole crowd then
shouted, struck up a song, and off they
moved, and as they thundered up the hill,
filling the whole region with their songs and
yells, it was a thrilling time you may depend." Thus the work went slowly forward,
but after many weary months the house was
finished and dedicated. The sketch of the
dedication we shall allow Mr. Sturges to give
in his own language.
the New Church at Roaaklti,
Aarrnaiaa lalaari.
Oeaacatlasj *r
Ponape, Nov. 21st, 1863.
You will be glad to hear that we, or rather
the Living God, has a place on Ponape dedicated exclusively to His service. Preparations for inaugurating this new order of things
were made on Thursday, day before yesterday. There was some squealing of pigs, a
little snarling of dogs, a good deal of climbing cocoanut trees, and a wonderful sight of
scratching among the yams, to say nothing
of the aroma from opening bottled fruits.
Early on Friday morning, the neat baskets of native food began to come in,
•fidby 10 o'clock our porches and study were
groaning under the free-will offerings of our
strangely changed people. The horn then
sounded out the hour for gathering in the new
church. Ify heart thrilled with delight to
»cc my family gathered in a neat pew, to
seat myself in a civilized pulpit, with the
Scriptures lying before me on a red-cushioned desk," and above all, to have" an attentive congregation of some three hundred
seated in their proper places, all attention to
hear " strange things."
The order ofexercises was about as is usual
on such occasions in Christian lands, that is,
as they used to be when I lived up there
among Christians. Mjr. Sturges read the
first hymn and made the first prayer; Deacon Sturges read the Scriptures; Bishop
Sturges preached the sermon, and the Rev.
r*r. Surges made the dedicatory prayer. As
you know these gentlemen, you need not be
fertd that all performed well their parts The
M\\.l S 6
.
assisted by her daughter, and a host of sweet wives. None of these have ever expressed a
native voices.
wish for my services.
Service* at the church ended, the whole
Th. 1.0.t I.lkolibo.
congregation repaired to the missionary's
thue refers to -this vessel :
Mr.
Sturges
house to partake of the refreshments. I inDecember
25th.—The
sisted that the nanakin " or chief should
English bark Vickpreside, though "he tried hard to be excused. ery, Captain Blair, anchored in one of the
He was brought in on his bed, placed in our Jokoit harbors on Sabbath evening last. The
hall, and the baskets of food placed in his Vickery is from St. Augustine, where she has
sight, so far as there was room. In place of been wrecking. On that island was found a
the awa, which is the all essential of a Po- box containing a note, written in pencil,
nape feast, we had a large boiler of steaming signed by Captain Bush December 29th, 1861,
hot tea, well sweetened with molasses, which stating that they had been busy wrecking
was served out in bowls, passed to the pre- since Christmas (which was the second day
siding chief, to be sent to any of the guests after they left here.) This is all the note
he should please to name, " a la Ponape." contains; no notice of their future plans,
This seemed to take well. The baskets of when they should leave, or where go.
food were then shared out to each little comTwo suppositions strike me as reasonable.
pany, all seeming well pleased with their One is, the note was written by some one
good luck. Our Christian friends were with who had taken Captain Bush's place, and
us from Shnlong, also from " over the moun- was designed as a blind to conceal the real
tains." We think a favorable impression was facts and future course of the vessel. Why
made ; we trust a new order of things has was such a paper written with a pencil, and
come.
why was there not something said as to their
Your brother,
A. A. Sturges. plans for leaving ?
Another supposition is that the vessel did
New Bell.
not do well at St. Augustine, and that the
It is gratifying to learn that the Morning Captain was
persuaded to go further west.
Star took to Ascension a new bell, weighing
Captain Newald, alias Dixie, had visited
about 800 pounds, which was a present from some wrecks to the westward of the Pelews,
a brother of the missionary, who resides in and was very anxious to get back there. It
was our opinion here, when the Liholiho was
Woodburn, Illinois.
so long delayed in her return, that she had
But tbe sound of ohurob. going bell
" Tbote valleys and rooks never heard."
gone to the west, and would return in some
two months.
Marriages among she l'onaolnn..
The Captain of the Vickery died December
Under date of December 25th, Mr. Sturges
17th, and was buried at sea. Mr. Howard,
remarks :
late of your Islands, also died on board. He
I have been doing quite a driving business had procured passage for this island from
in the marrying line of late ; since we got Guam, where he had been trying to do someinto our new church public weddings have thing in teaching.
become all the go. In fact our dedicatory
P. S.—January 12th, 1864.—Since the
services were to have been graced by the above was written, Mr. Johnson, Supercargo
joining of our high chief and his wife in holy of the Vickery, called, and he tells me that
wedlock ; but as I had nothing further than he thinks the Liholiho was filled with valuageneral native gossip of their purpose, mod- bles from the wrecks, as they left one vessel
esty kept me from offering my services as nearly untouched, with her stern high out of
clergyman, so that most interesting day water, with brass and copper work, most inpassed off without a royal wedding. Before viting to the wrecker.
the next Sabbath I received a formal request,
Mr. Johnson thinks the vessel filled with a
and our " nanakin " and his wife were the valuable cargo, went to some of the out ports
first to be married in the new church. At of China, and that the owners will hardly
our Wednesday prayer meeting, the other ever be the richer for it. Another supposition
day, I married two couple. The bride of one is that the vessel was too heavily freighted
had borrowed a dress of her neighbor, who and was lost at sea.
was to meet her with it in the church entry
before the services. The neighbor was late, A Cocoannt Shell for m Baptismal Font.
and the bride took her seat in the congregaIn the communications from the Rev. A.
tion. On rising from the first prayer I saw A. Sturges, of Ascension, we have met with
she was making her toilet, for her dress had the following incident worthy ofrecord. The
come. As the audience took no notice of
this breach of propriety, I concluded to turn island of Ascension, or Ponape, is high,
my eyes in other directions, so our prayer rugged, and covered with dense and almost
meeting was not in the least disturbed by impenetrable forests. The inhabitants genbridal preparations!
erally live along the shores. It is a most
Perhaps I am taking rather radical grounds wearisome and toilsome effort for the mison the marriage question. I insist that native marriage is nothing; that grandfathers sionary to visit the remote settlements on the
and all must be married over in Christian island. It appears that there are a few nastyle before they can be considered genuine tives living far up among the mountains
missionaries." As I never get a fee, and where a foreigner seldom goes. Although
"seldom
even a piece of the wedding-cake for
the missionaries on the island had never vismy services, my enemies have no ground to
raise the cry of money making." So far, ited this remote locality, it appears that the
I have not come "in direct conflict with the leaven of the Gospel had' penetrated that
�35
THE FRIEND, MAI. 18C4.
the name of the Holy Trinity. The old man is last we have seen not a little to encourage us
The two women who were
in our
dark abode of heathenism. Some of
Christian natives had reported this fact to the
missionary, and hence he determined to visit
the spot. Starting with some trustynatives,
he undertakes the journey, traveling up and
down hills, crossing streams swollen by the
mountain torrents, where " two strong natives
could hardly hold him from being carried
down. * "And when I reached the summit,"
writes our correspondent, " I could well sympathize with Balboa on getting his first view
of the Pacific Ocean ! We had the Pacific
spread out before us on both sides, and some
of the grandest scenery we ever beheld."
On his arrival, the poor people gave him a
most cordial welcome. The chief who owns
the place was very affable and kind. The
people were busily engaged in putting up a
small chapel on the site of an old idolatrous
feast-house, and the services of Mr. Sturges
were acceptable. We shall now leave the
missionary to tell his own story.
"It was most heart-cheering to see how
they took hold of their work, and more pleasing to see how anxious they were to learn. I
could hardly sit down to rest for a moment
without drawing women and children and
men, if not too busy with their work, around
me to hear what I had to tell of Jesus,
shall never forget the peculiar happiness I
felt the first night of my visit there. We had
our public services at the twilight hour, and
I had retired to my lodgings in a little house
on the hill, when sweetest music came up
from a house just below, and thenafter a few
moments, at another house a little farther off,
and then at another, and still another. It
was the hour of prayer, and throughout the
village the voice of praise and prayer was ascending to the true God. It was decidedly the
most home-like feeling I have had for many
a year.
our purpose to administer the ordi" It was
nance
of baptism to four persons, and marry
two couple at our Wednesday prayer meeting ; but we found no place to leave ofT work
till sundown, and we concluded to deferthese
ceremonies till the next evening, hoping to
get the roof on the church so as to have our
first baptisms under it. The storm of that
night and the next day was such as we have
on Ponape at this season of the year, and so
Thursday eve came upon us before our workmen got to a place in their work where they
thought they could get along without me, and
I must leave early the next morning.
the wayfor the marriage cere" I prepared
mony
by explaining and applying the 2d
chapter of John, telling the people how Christ
approved of Christian marriages, and He only
could provide means of happiness. I then
joined the two couple in holy marriage.
Their prompt and correct responses to my
questions assured me that they were no
strangers to the nature of the ceremony, and
yet I had never seen one of the parties till
three days before.
It was now quite dark in the house, and
the" most interesting of all the exercises were
to be performed: the old patriarch of the
place, bending with age, his wife, daughter,
and her husband, were to be baptized into the
named after good old Simeon. He has found
Jesus, and his every word and look expresses
that he has found all he wants.
»J
The place could not afford a bo wl or cup;
"
the nearest thing to it was a clean cocoanut
shell, and who could doubt that the ceremony
of baptism was just as acceptable to the Master as though performed over a silver cup !
"These four will be received into the
church here at our next communion, and
probably the other two couple.
" The services there and thus performed
were, in some respects, decidedly the most
interesting I ever engaged in.
the next morning I bade the dear
" Early
people
good bye. Some of them followed us
out on the way a distance, then returned to
join their companions in finishing the roof of
their church. In place ofreturning back over
the mountains, I went around ; this brought
me into several neighborhoods where I had
never been, and saved me the dreaded labor
of climbing steeps. We reached home a little after dark, and found all well.
" The Lord be gracious to that insulated
but most interesting people.
Yours in Christ,
A. A. Sturges."
work.
propounded in August, 1861, were baptized
last July. One of them is our -Queen, the
other, one whom you doubtless may remember as she Tvho fainted under your operation
of vaccinating her. You will rejoice to learn
that our King Kaiea stands propounded; also
another man and two women, one of the latter being a sister of the King. Several other
men and women profess to belong to the
Christian party. Mrs. Bingham and Mauli's
school hasbeen prosperous. Aumai has done
something in the way of school-teaching."
We would add that Mr. and Mrs.Bingham
were much rejoiced to welcome their old Hawaiian associate Kanoa and wife. A small
printing-press which they had been long waiting for was also received.
A Wreck.—The Rev. Mr. Bingham thus
refers to parts of a vessel which came ashore
at Apaiang:—"About the 19th of October
fragments of a wreck were strewed along our
wind ward coast. I have in my possession steps,
three in number, probably leading from the
main to the poop-deck. The wood is in good
condition, indicating a quite recent wreck."
Wellington Island.
Letter from the Rev. B. G. Snow at
Marshall Islands.
•
Under date of January 25, 1864, the Rev.
Mr. Sturges thus refers to this small island,
lying midway between Strong's Island and
Ascension :
" The King of Wellington Island spent the
Sabbath with us, and is now with me. He
seems like a real good native. He was present at our solemn services yesterday, and was
with us at our evening prayer meeting. I
send him back with some slates and books,
which he is glad to get. I hear that nearly
all his people are learning to read ; the Sabbath is well observed. All speak of the natives as the most interesting in all the Pacific.
" The two white men, John Smith and
Charles Sturges, are also here with the King.
I am glad to hear of their efforts to do the
natives good. They are anxious to get books,
etc., as helps to reform the people. The King
would be glad to have a Ponape teacher with
him; perhaps we shall send one up some
time."
Cheering Intelligence from Gilbert Islands.
Oct. 27, 1863.
C.
Damon
:—We
regard the
Rev.
S.
"
Morning Star as about due; we may therefore soon hope to hear respecting your welfare. You will not wonder that we look forward with peculiar interest to the arrival of
the Morning Star this fall. We long to hear
respecting your general meeting in June,
what plan of operations has been adopted for
the working of this mission, what new men
you have for us, whether we are to be favored
with an American associate, whether Kanoa
will join us again, especially whether we
shall be favored with an edition of the Gospel of Matthew—whether our hymn-book has
been printed, whetheT our hand-press will
come safely to hand, and whether our country has been saved.
" Since the Morning Star left us in May
"Apaiang,
Ebon, Feb. 24, 1563.
Rev. S. C. Damon :—Your favors per the
Morning Star and the Kohala all came safely to hand. Thanks, many thanks, for your
expressions of interest and for late papers.
We have just returned from a very pleasant visit to Kusaie. As I have written Dr.
Gulick quite fully it will hardly be necessary
for me to repeat it here.
We touched at Namorik, Ocean, and
Pleasant Islands on our way down, and on
returning we visited Ailinglaplap (Elmore's)
and again at Namorik. We found quite a
number of our Ebon friends at Elmore Island, and were cheered to find the Christian
party who were withthe chiefs wellreported.
We have seldom, if ever, sailed on the
Morning Star *vhen the attendance was so
general by all on board to our religious services : and the attention was like those interested in the exercises. All were kind and
considerate to our wants and to our weaknesses. The different parts of our field are so
widely separated now that it makes it rather
more of a trial to get to our people than it
did when we were on Kusaie. This packing
off for a visit of a month or two with all our
little family to a place where there are no
public houses with sleeping and cooking
conveniences, is a little like going to camp out.
And we could not greatly blame our carriers
if they felt a little vexed at the lot of trumpery we have to take along. But if they talk
hard they manage to do it very kindly to us,
for we have neither seen nor heard any complaints. Tbey bear their trials like martyrs!
Our children greatly desire to live at their
Kusaiean home. Dove Island and the Kusaiean people are very dear to them as well
as to their parents. It is not easy to keen
the teaT fountains from overflowing both
Q«r
when we arrive and when we leave.
parting with the little shepherdless fiock seldom fails to make the place a little Bocbim.
�THE FRIEND, MAT, 18 6 4.
36
them
Your hemrt would be touched to hear
dwelling
return
and
our
permanent
for
plead
among tberrf. But, you know, the fathers
say "nay," and no blessings are promised to
fathers. You
those who rise upagainst theirthe
good news
will be greatly interested in
wildernesses
and soliThese
Ponape.
from
tary places are beginning to bud and blossom
as tbe rose.
Continue to pray for us, but mingle a good
many thanks in your prayer, for great is the
goodness of the Lord.
THE
FRIEND,
MAY 1, 1804.
Professor Edward Hitchcock.
American papers by the last mail announce
the death of this distinguished divine, scholar
and philosopher. Washington and Franklin
were men peculiar to America, but not more
so than the self-educated Professor, whose
death will now be lamented by the friends of
Natural Science and Christianity. For more
than forty years he has lectured to the stu-
dents of Amherst College, Massachusetts,
and left a name among the most eminent of
scientific men, while in the Church he was
among the noblest and ablest defenders of the
cause of Evangelical Christianity. The
numerous graduates of Amherst College,
scattered throughout the world, will receive
the announcement of the death of their beloved Teacher and Professor with profound
sorrow. There are but few such men occupying a Professor's chair. As a preacher he
was exceedingly admired and beloved. Well
do we remember the delightful thrill it imparted to the whole body of students when it
devolved upon him to occupy the pulpit upon
the Sabbath.
Abroad his fame rests upon his researches
in Geology and that peculiar department of
the science called Ornithichnology, or the fossil foot-marks of birds in stone. His studies
were not however confined to any one department of Natural Science, but Botany,
Chemistry, Mineralogy, Zoology, and whatever related to tbe wide domain of Nature
claimed his attention, and his illustrations
from Nature to inculcate religious truth were
singularly apt and beautiful.
Our limits will not allow us to dwell so
fully upon hit character as our feelings
prompt. During our academic and collegiate court* it was our privilege to hear him
lecture and preach, and we can truly say we
never knew the man occupying the chair of
a professor in whose character were combined so many loveable and desirable traits.
We never heard the tongue of slander or detraction presume to lover him from that
noble and exalted position which all cheerfully and cordially awarded to him. In
this respect he was pemlkrly fortunate. He
was really one of the most noble, gifted,
New Book.
modest, large-hearted, reliable and pureminded men we ever knew, and should we Checkered Life: An Autobiography, by Rev. J.
L. Ver Mehr. Boston, 1864.
ever make a pilgrimage to our old Alma
the
HitchMater,
grave of Professor Edward
"Fact is stranger than fiction." All that
cock would be the first spot which we should
is
required to illustrate and verify the truth
visit, that we might there pay our respects to
of this old saying, is merely for some one
his memory.
endowed with genius and armed with a steel
Our readers will pardon us for making the
to dress the realities of life in proper
pen,
following allusion to the Professor's efforts and becoming costume. Everything dein the temperance cause. We entered Ampends, says the Country Parson, upon tho
herst College in the autumn of 1832. A few
way a thing is put.
days after commencing our studies, Professor
recentHitchcock called our class together and gave A book with the above-quoted title
is
us some very plain and well timed remarks ly fell into our hands, and it really worthy
is an Episcopal
upon the dangers of intemperance. So con- of perusal. The writer
vincing and truthful were his remarks that clergyman in San Francisco. We recollect
we were induced to sigii the following Pledge some twelve or more years ago to have had
him pointed out to us in the streets of that
on the 13th of October, 1832 :
Whereas, The undersigned, officers and city, as a newly arrived missionary, desirous
students of Amherst College, are convinced of establishing an Episcopal church. His
that it is best for us to dispense with ardent appearance, we remarked, was rather peculiar
spirits, wine, opium, and tobacco, as articles for an American clergyman.
" Ah," replied
of luxury and diet; therefore,
informant,
our
"he
is
a
Now
foreigner."
" Resolved, That relying on Divine aid,
we hereby pledge to one another our mutual we are very much gratified in being intropromise that while connected with this Insti- duced to this gentleman in this autobiographtution, we will abstain entirely from those ical sketch, which is occupied with an acarticles, except as medicines and the use of count of his life up to the date of his emwine at the Lord's Supper."
or rather from 1813
That Pledge now lies before us, and to it barking for America,
to
or
'43.
down
1842
are attached the names of President HumIt
that Rev. Mr. Ver Mehr deappears
phrey and Professor Hitchcock, the former
a noble family in Netherlands,
scended
from
as President of the "Antivenenean Society,"
its
and the latter as Secretary. More than thirty which embraced among ancient members
Austria,
of
and Donna Maria dc
years have since passed away, and that Don Juan
Mendoza, thus indicating that he is linked
Pledge is still our Pledge. The benefits of
with Austrian and Spanish nobility. The
adhering to it in all climates, on sea and wars of Napoleon, however, revolutionized
land, words fail us fully to describe. But
European society, just as the war in Amerifew of " the ills to which flesh is heir " have
is now turning topsy-turvy Southern Soca
we as yet experienced, and to-day we feel
ciety. War drives a sub-soil plow that goes
well nigh as hale, healthy, hearty and vigdeep, and turns up earth that has not seen
orous as when in the flush of youth and
daylight for ages. The writer of this book
spring-time of life we attached our name to records that in the year 1815, he heard
that Pledge.
the booming guns at Waterloo, then follow
Volcano on a Coral Island.—We would family changes and domestic disaster. We
call attention to the recent eruption on one of did not, however, sit down to write a review
the islets of Providence Island as referred to of this book, but we earnestly recommend its
in the report of Captain James. It ought perusal. Its reading will be suggestive and
perhaps to occasion no surprise that a phe- instructive. It will do a bigot good, and
nomenon of this nature should occur, but it make the genuine Christian enlarge his manis very unusual, and we do not remember to tle of charity. The Lord has sheep which
have met with any record of such an event. are not in our fold, the sectarian may learn.
If all coral and lagoon islands are the sum- Not the least instructive portions of the book
mits of old craters, then we are surprised appertain to the Reverend author's matrimothat such eruptions do not more frequently nial adventures. He is not the only one
occur. Captain James, who visited the spot, that has a story to tell, showing that " fact
informs us that the event occurred only a is stranger than fiction." We sincerely hope
short time previous to his visit, and that the the writer will carry out an intimation found
trees and leaves were scorched with the hot near the close of the book—" Should they
gases, but at present there are no appearances [the pages] however, against my expectaofactive fires. The land, embracing a space of tion, find'favor enough to encourage me, I
three or four hundred feet square, was torn shall then record, to my best remembrance,
and thrown in every direction,resembling the the twenty years of my checkered life in the
breaking op of ice on a river in tho Spring. New World."
"
�THE FRIEND, MAT, 1864.
New Zealand.
We would acknowledge our indebtedness
to the Master of the Brechin Castle for late
papers from New Zealand. There lie before
us the Otago Daily Times and the Daily
Telegraph. These two papers are published
at Dunedin, and in size they equal the Alta,
of San Francisco. From their columns we
learn much respecting the buying and selling, church-going and horse-racing, living
and dying, going and coming, of the English
colonies of New Zealand. We see in these
papers no allusions to the war with the Maories, and one report says it has pretty much
ceased, but another that the English army
has suffered and is suffering fearfully, especially in the loss of officers. The Maories appear to have an abundance of the materiel
of war, including muskets, cannon (rifled,)
and powder. The question arises, whence
do they obtain their supplies ? and we are
informed from Sydney!
The papers before us are ably conducted,
and indicate a thriving and prosperous colony in New Zealand. • Gold is still found,
but sheep raising appears to be the main
business of the country people. It seems but
a day since New Zealand was regarded as at
the very ends of the earth, and as the abode
of savages, run away convicts and missionaries. A new order of things has arisen ;
Christianity and civilization have marched
forward and taken possession, and now thriving villages, growing cities and flourishing
colonies are the happy result.
"Obey orders, if you break owners,"
is the saying among A 1 skippers. Within
a few days two shipmasters have paid over
donations for the support of the Friend, having been thus ordered by their owners in
New Bedford. Times are improving !
A Thoughtless Boy Punished.
" I shall never forget," writes a correspondent, " an incident of my childhood by which
I was taught to be careful not to wound the
feelings of the unfortunate. A number of
us school-boys were playing by the roadside
one Saturday afternoon, when the stagecoach drove up to a neighboring tavern and
the passengers alighted. As usual, we gathered around to observe them. Among the
number was an elderly man with a cane, who
got out with much difficulty, and when on
have hid myself, but I knew that would be
in vain, and so, tremblingly, went into the
sitting-room. To my great joy and relief the
stranger did not recognize me, but remarked
pleasantly to my father as he introduced me
—' Such a fine boy was surely worth saving.'
How the words cut me to the heart! My
father had often told me the story of a friend
who had plunged into the river to save me
as I was drowning, while an infant, and
who, in consequence of a cold then taken,
had been made a cripple by inflammatory
rheumatism; and this was the man whom I
had made a butt of ridicule, and a laughingstock for my companions! I tell you, boys
and girls, I would give many dollars to have
the memory of that event taken away. If
ever you are tempted as I was, remember
that while no good can come of sport whereby the feelings of others arc wounded, you
may be laying up for yourselves painful recollections that will not leave you for a lifetime."
Practices of Primitive Christians.
A correspondent of the Presbyterian, of
Philadelphia, writes as follows :
"On Saßbath evening, in Dr. West's
(Second Presbyterian) church, Brooklyn, I
had the pleasure of hearing Professor Jules
Dc Launay, in a lecture upon the martyrs
and saints, and inscriptions and pictures of
the catacombs under Rome. He illustrated
his discourse by pictures and diagrams, and
he held a large audience in interested and
close attention for a long time. Rome and
Oxford suffered, by the clear demonstrations
which he made from the pictures and inscriptions of the catacombs; for he proved clearly
that for three hundred and sixty years the
use of the sign of the cross was unknown
amongst Christians, and that no such symbol was used on their churches ; that no
mediator but Jesus was recognized—no
mention of Mary—no kneeling at the sacrament of the Lord's Supper—nor any kneeling on the Lord's day in public assemblies of
worship ; but standing in prayer was the attitude always observed. He speaks French
well and our language with difficulty ; but
is, notwithstanding, very eloquent, and his
lecture is calculated to do much good.
Naval.—H.B.M.’s steamship Columbine, arrived
on Tuesday, 12th inst., 42 days from Valparaiso.
She ia a vessel of 960 tons, carrying four heavy
guns, and is only six months out from England. She
sails on Monday for Vancouver's Island. Tbe follow,
ing is a list of her officers, furnished us through ihe
kindness of Mr. J. Hudson :
Commander—Thos. L H. Ward.
Lievtrnant—Aroiaiid T. Powleu, Chaa. K. I'carse.
Master— Henry Y. Blader.
Surgeon—John Hudson.
Fay Master—lsaac llsarnn>n.
Aft. Surgeon—Thos. Brown.
—Advertiser,
Engiueer-Vtur Butlor.
the ground, he walked with the most curious
contortions. His feet turned one way, his
knees another, and his whole body looked as
though the different members were independent of it and of each other, and every one A Waterspout off Honolulu.—On Friday evening,
April Bth, just before sunset, those who wars
was making motions to suit itself. I unenough to be looking in tbe right direction,
thinkingly shouted, ' look at old rattlebones!' fortunate
saw a large waterspout two or three miles southwest
while the poor man turned his head with an of the harbor. There was a heavy shower raging on
expression of pain which I can never forget. the oacan, while dark leaden clouds hung in threatenheavy masses overhead. The waterspout occurred
Just then, to my surprise and horror, my ing tbe
land side of tbe shower. A black funnel
father turned the corner, and immediately oa
shaped cloud projected down from the masses above,
stepping up to the stranger, shook his hand from whioh a dark oyiinder, perhaps two hundred
warmly, and assisted him to walk to our feet long, ran psrpendionlarly down to tbe surfaoeof
the water. Tbe wools was perfectly distinct withclearly denned
house, which was but a little distance. I edges.
After remaining lor ten minutes or so, the lower sad
dissipated In vapor, while the remainder, after aaaaaslug a
could enjoy no more play that afternoon, was
distorted shape, disappeared entirely. It formed a beautiful
and when tea-time came, I would gladly natural i.htmtnenon seldom seen um—Advtrtiirr.
37
Capt. James’ Report or the Cruise
of the Morning Stars.
Arrival at Apaiang ; Visit to Tarawa and Pitts'
Islands, and from thence to Strong's Island;
Spoke bark Harvest; Mr. and Mrs. Snow left
at Strong's Island ; ' Morning Star' touches at
McAskill's and Wellington's Islands; Visit Ascension; The 'Morning Star' visits Jar the first
time that remarkable island called Providence ;
Return to Strong's Island; Visit Elmore's Islands ; Return to Ebon; Visit Jaliuet; Overhaul the wreck of Capt. McKenzie's vessel.
Dear Sir:—ln the following report of the
Morning Star's cruise, you may find something that will interest you. Sailing from
Honolulu on the 7th November, 1863, we
arrived at Apaiang on the 24th. The passage was for the most part pleasant. Found
Mr. and Mrs. Bingham in usual health and
good spirits. We lay in the lagoon until the
29th and left for Tarawa. Having a head
wind we did not get to anchor until the Ist
December. Found the Hawaiian missionaries well, but out of food. Having no supplies for them on board, gave them some pot
and flour from the vessel's stores. On the
4th, having finished our business here, started
for Apaiang, at 1 P. M. anchored on the reef.
Mr. Bingham came on board from the Evening Star, and left his mail and packages ;
he expressed himself much pleased with his
printing press and hopes to do much good
with it. At 4P. M„ parted from Mr.
Bingham, and started for Pitt's Island, arriving at 10 A. M. the next day, and anchored
inside the lagoon near the residence of Mr.
Randall. That gentleman being absent we
were kindly received and assisted in our
work by his agents.
Having completed our work here, we left
the lagoon on the 10thand shaped our course
for Millii Island.
At 8J the following
morning saw the S. E. point of Millii, passing through the passage on the N. E. point
of Attole at noon ; we sailed through this
beautiful lagoon and anchored off the station
on Millii Island at sundown. Our steward, Frank Sylvia, who had been sick most
of the time since leaving Honolulu, was discharged here at his own request. His disease was the dropsy in one ofits worst forms,
and being sick he would be kindly cared for
by the men at the oil stations, and be more
comfortable on shore than on board the vessel. We landed him with such articles as
would conduce to his comfort. Concluding
our business here we left for Jalinet on the
16th, where we arrived on the 18th ; on the
20th left for Ebon, arriving on the 22d and
anchored inside. Found Mr. Snow and family all well, also the other foreigners residing
here.
The King and Chiefs were all off on a
cruise to the North, consequently times were
very quiet, and no roguery going on. It is
much to the credit of the common natives
here that when their chiefs are absent they are
hardly ever known to steal, but when all are
here they are the greatest thieves in the group.
On Friday the 26th, Mr. Snow and family
came on board bound for Strong's Island. We
left Ebon for Namorik arriving there the
next morning, leaving the same night for
Ocean Island, and on the 31st made the
�38
THE FRIEND, NAY, 1864.
friend. Saw the bark Harvest, of Honolulu,
had Taken fwo blackfish. At 10 A. M.,
started for Pleasant Island, arriving Jan. 2d.
Found the people here very noisy and turbulent' Stopped to trade with them for an hour
or two and went on our way for Strong's Island, arriving on the sth. Here we lunded
■ Mr.
Snow and family at their old home on
Dove Island. The natives seemed much
pleased with their arrival.
At 3 P. M. we left for westward, touching
at McAskill on Dec. Bth, nnd at Wellington
on the 11th. Here we found nn honest industrious race, for which much credit is due
to the foreigners residing on the island for
them these qualifications. They
eed are a pattern colony of natives, and
bably not matched by any other in Micro-
I.ching
many red wood logs, some
of them of great size. We saw Dut few
cocoanut trees, but pandanus were more
plenty. We saw no breud fruit, but there
may be some on the larger island.
At sundown we shaped our course for
Strong's Island, where we arrived in the
afternoon of the 6th and made an attempt
to get in the lee harbor, but not succeeding
we worked around the east pari of the island and went into South harbor on Sunday
morning. Here we lay until Saturday
morning when we left, huving on lionrd Mr.
Snow and family. We were much pleased
with the conduct of the natives, particularly
the Christian part. Thursday, Feb. 18, arouter shore were
rived at Ilinglablnb, (Elmore of the charts.)
Here we found Timetar, the King of Ebon,
with his principal Chiefs of the group. This
jeiivin" this island we nrrived at Asrenisland is very irregular in its form, us greatl the 12th, nnd anchored in Kitti harbor. est extent is N. W. and S. E. 25 miles. In
Sturges came on board, nnd reports him- productiveness it i« one of the poorest in the
self and family, excepting Mrs. S. who was group ; ilieic is one passage on its south
then unwell, in good health. Mr. S. was side and several on its eastern and northern
much pleased with the bell, which was land- sides. The long, of its centre is 168 c 48'
ed the day after. Its welcome chimes came E., lat. 7° 29' N. It offers no inducement
off reminding us of him and friends far away. to vessels. Leaving this place we arrived at
We remained in Kitti harbor for some Namorik on the 22d, leaving tbe same night
time, finding the natives a graceless set of for Ebon where we nrrived and anchored the
scamps. They did not steal the mainmast next morning on the shelf near the mission.
orthe anchors for the simple reason that they
During our absence to the westward there
could not carry them off Outside of theffew had been much sickness and many of the
who are under the influence of the missionj people hud died ; the disease was described
a more vicious race cannot be found in the as an influenza. On the nfternoon of the
Pacific. The bark Vickery, on her way here 23d one native killed another with n spear,
a short time ago, touched nt Bordeloise Reef, stabbing him through the neck, producing
and there saw the wreck of two vessels, and almost instnnt death. The only excuse made
found in u box on shore h communication by the murderer was that the other had some
from Capt. Bush, of the Liholiho, dated Dec. time previous refused to share a fish with
29th, 1801, the particulars of which you will him. The two parties liclonged to different
receive from Mr. Sturges.
ends of the island, and when we left all
On the titith we took our departure from were under arms, the one side threatening
Ascension, touching nt Wellington Island on vengeance, the oilier to defend.
the 30th, and left for Providence Island,
Arrived at Jnliuct on the 28th and being
where wo arrived on the 4th of Feb. Cruised Sunday went in and anchored under the lee
along its southern shore without seeing any of Imurott Island, in the same spot where
signs of inhabitants from the vessel. Went the ill-fated McKenzie met his death. On
in shore in the boat and found on an island Monday morning we sent divers down to the
about midway on the Southern Reef, a few wreck and succeeded in making fast to the
houses having quite recently been inhabited, keel, and having n strong gang of natives on
and by articles left behind in an apparently board, we soon hauled up about fifteen feet
hurried departure, they were doubtless a of it, which was verymuch decayed and perband of Marshall Islanders who had made fectly honey-combed by the worms. While
this their temporay home. On attempting we were stripping off the few sheets
to cross the island, a cause for their hasty of copper that still remained on it, the naexit was seen. Quite a large space in the tives stood or sat around it in seeming uncentre of the island had lately been the scene concern, many of them no doubt were actors
of some convulsion of nature, apparently in the sad tragedy ihnt sent the ill fated
volcanic, the earth wag thrown up in con- schooner and her murdered crew to rest in
fused musses and the trees in and around their cor.il lieds. This is one of many such
Were broken and blasted as if from the effects scenes that have occurred in the Pacific, and
of great heat without actual fire. The wan- what of it? The birth of a prince is the sigderers, who doubtless witnessed this strange nal for expending millions in powder and buntscene, may yet be heard from, and more par- ing ; but not one charge of powder, not one
ticulars gained in regard to it. Providence chivalrous arm in all the navies of the world
Island is in form on irregular parallelogram in is raised to protect or avenge the poor traextent E. by S. and W. by N. about 12 ders that go forth boldly into strange waters
miles, its width 5 to 6 miles, long, of its and develop the commerce that pays for all.
centre 160 » 58' E., Ist. 0 « 62' N. There On our first visit we learned of the death of
are on its reef ten islands the lnrgcst of George Cunningham. He came here at the
which is on the east end. There are two head of a gang of pirates from Ebon, and
passages into the lagoon on the south shore, succeeded in robbing the station once, and in
of which is about 5 miles from the the second attempt was shot by one of the
(point. On the lagoon shoreof the island men belonging to the station. He was the
are the houses were, was seen a portion instigator of the robberies committed on the
the top aides of a vessel which has been night the Maria was wrecked, and afteroy years a wreck. Scattered »long the wards robbed the storehouse of Mr. Cappcllo
■
tbeet
of Ebon.
On the death of his protector, the
old King Kiabookc, he and his gang ran
away in the night nnd landed at Jaliuet
where he ended his career of crime. His
antecedents in Jupanand New Bedford mark
him what he was, a desperate villain.
On the Ist of March we left Jaliuetfor
Millii where we arrived on the 7th. Here
too death hud been busy with the inhabitants,
many of whom had died from the same disease that was raging nt Ebon. The brig
Kohala was here a short time after our first
visit, having taken no oil since leaving Honolulu. Frank Sylvia, the steward, died five
days after we left. He left no message of
any kind. We obtained from the natives
here n small copper tank with screw top, such
as is sometimes used us cabin magazine on
board merchant vessels. The natives say they
found it on the beach a number of years ngo.
A black Imrk was seen off the south side
of the island a few days before our arrivnl;
she was rutting in a sperm whale at the time.
Sailed on the 10th el' March for Honolulu.
With the exception of the first iliree days
we have had light unfavorable, winds the
whole passage, Crossed the meridian in lat.
32 ° 40 N. and on the Ist of April ; sighted
Oahu at noon on the 17th. At half past
one on the afternoon of the 18th, anchored
outside the harbor of Honolulu.
I have not remarked on the work of the
dilferent missions we have visited, knowing
that from the missionaries themselves you
will receive reports. To their unvarying
kindness and hospitality 1 ran cheeefulW attest, and if a good modest deportment is any
sign of a bettered condition among the natives under their influence, their labor has
not been in vain.
None But Christ.
The dying testimony of the lata Dr. Alexander, of Princeton Theological Seminary,
is worthy of record and preservation. He
was for more than forty years a Professor of
theology, and extensively acquainted with
the whole range of ancient and modern history and controversy. Shortly before his
death he remarked :
"All my theology is reduced to this, Jesus
Christ came into this world to save sinners."
Equally worthy of note are the following
remarks of the late Bishop of Calcutta (Wilson) in a letter to the Islington clerical meet-
" As 1 grow older, my religion is much
more simple; none but Christ; none but
Christ. lam weary of novelties in doctrine,
morals, discipline, Church order. lam of
the old school of Romaine (whom I remember, as a boy, in 1792—'5,) Newton, Cecil,
Foster, Robinson, the Verms (the elder of
whom I once, and once only, saw,) and above
all, Thomas Scott and Joseph Milner.
'* I pray my younger brethren to distrust
all the plausible theories, and over statements, nnd exaggerations of the day. I have
seen such rise and expire, like the crackling
thorns under a pot, twenty times. Neologism is infidelity under another name; Traditionalism is semi-Popery, with the usurpation of the place of Almighty God speaking
in his inspired Scriptures to man."
�TI E NMf:\D, tt A
tward from In ISlsl. bound .Virl'i ou a whulluu cruise, on hoard
please comm unlcatc whh the Kdltor,
the Onor./r o.i'l »lury
or Mre. IsFsa* Matilda lieu, Cuuibriduei>ori. >!•»«.
Respecting Henry T(f<um. of Lennox, Musa. Ho boarded
Will bo gladly
at the lallor'l Home In loou. Any iufbrmaliun
receded hy Mrs. Marlon trench, of Lennox, Main., or by the
Kdllor.
Respecting Anttl 0. Oorkam. who lelled from New Bedford
In a whale ship for the Pacific. Please communicate witn
James B.
C. 8. Consul, Honolulu, the Editor, or hie brolher
Oorham, Win.araeburg, N. V. Alio, ahould ship •• Smyrna,
touch at Honoiul:t, Capt. Kelly U requested to c.ill upon the
Ob .pUm.
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Respecting Mtkiel CsssinoAais, who tart New Bedford Junt
17,1848,us h ttiimii on hoard the " William Hamilton," Cupula
Hhockley. Any intbnnstloo will bo gladly received liy the Kdttor, ST Mr. .Nicholas Cunningham, No. HI friend street, Bostoo, Midi.
Respecting CaSkt Peck, late chief mate of»hlp "Hamilton,"
of Bridgeport. OSMS, who left Hie ship at Honolulu In 1843.
Any Information will he th-inkfully received by Mr. William U.
Johnson, s.i Jose, California, or by the Kdltor.
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Co N. Y., ».i|i|io.-ed to be attached to lumo vessel insought
Honolulu, March 1, 1861.
Managers.
by
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with
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lb-.pwiiiig JH«« .WcOoiinM, who lett the I nltcd
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Joss.
11000,
M.
New Tork.
Watoh and Jewelry
1868. lie has iweu engageil In the North Pacific whaling hueiD.
N.
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neu. Anv Inlonnatlon will be gladly received
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Boston.
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ii. a. Psracs, Ks'|.,
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tou Street, Newport, R. I.
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Ceas.
Woi.CoTT
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X..
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French whaleship
Merchant's, Shipmaster'sand Mechanic's Assistant.
Mtssax. Wx. PrslAO k Co
1817, at Tahiti, ihlpped ..o boardat tho
Hongkong.
lSlu
of
Honolulu, the
"Ferdinand" mil wan discharged
Laws of the Son.
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Manila
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The Art of Sailmaking.
from hhn. ilia father, 1>. 0. Injrtb., resides in Colchester,
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Justly celebrated Kawalhae Potatoes, and such other reKdwin S. Appleton, Kittery, Navy Yard Village, Maine, D. g.
Chronometers and Chronometer Watches.
cruits
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peraon
having
knowledge
required
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as
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whule
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shortest
at
Respecting Henry Jfkforit.
notice,
and on the most reasonable terms.
English Charts of North and South Pacific.
373-ly
of thla individual, (a native of London, Kngland,) who arrived
Carroll,"
ship
the
Charles
1846,
at Nee- London July 30,
in
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of New York.
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Hewing Mschlnea at the World's Exhibition In I'ARIS In IMI,
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rho evidence of the superiority ofthis MachineU found In tbe
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Florence.
A writer in Florence says, " Who could
have thought that, in s town where three
ghort years ago the prison doors closed on
those who were only guilty of reading that
prohibited book, the Bible, we should now, in
full security, be printing Bibles, Testaments,
and a large evangelical literature, and consecrating to the preaching of the gospel the
first Christian church erected here for many
a century, and held in possession, like the
building of which it is a part, under the royal
signature, by the descendants of the Israel
of the AlpsT
The Lancashire Relief Fund.—Our readers will
remember that in the spring of 1868, a generous
oootribotlon was made by tbe residents of these
Islands for the relief of the suffering operatives of
Lancashire, England. The amount contributed was
about •8860 (£773.17. i Tbe followingacknowledgement of the remittances, received by her Britannia
Majesty's Commissioner, have been placed at our disposal, and will be read with interest by the contributors to tbe fund:
Voamos Orrios, June 30, ISM.
lis i—l so directed by Ksrl Rumcll to acknowledge thereceipt of your dispatches Nos. Sand 10 of the 20lh of March
and 17th of April last, Inclosing a Bill for £756, being the
amount subscribed In tbe Sandwich Islands towards the relief
of the distress In the cotton manufacturing districts, together
with a list of the subscribers and I am to Inform you that the
amount In question has been forwarded to the Lancashire
Relief Committee, and to convey to you and thesubscribers fhe
i
thanks of Her Majesty's Government for their liberal contribuI am, Sir, your most otiedlent, humble servant,
tion.
JamesMnaaAV.
W. W. Bvaos, ao., Ire., Honolulu, 8. I.
31 New Cassos St., MAwnaasTSs, Jan. 23, ISM.
Sis i—l am In receipt of your letter of yesterday, enclosing
draft for $17.17, received through the Foreign Office, being the
amount of further subscriptions raised by the residents In the
Sandwich Islands, and forwarded by Mr. Bynge, 11. M. Commissioner and Consul General at Honolulu, In aid of the distressed operatives In these districts. The Central Executive
Committee desire me to convey through you to the donors their
assets and grateful thanks ,'or this renewed expression of tbelr
sympathy and liberality.
Joss Wat. Maelise.
I am. ae. ate,
Hon. Secretary.
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Chart Errors.—Capt. Church informs us of the
two following errors as laid down oo most oharts. The
tree position of Pitoairn's Island is 17J miles east of
where It is laid down on any chart published, or in
ths latest editions of the Epitomes. The error was
found bjr a British war vessel several years slnoe,
and late admiralty charta may give the correct position. Capt. C. took an observation on the Inland,
and found It to correspond with the English officer's
data, which is lat. 26 6 06' south, long. 180°06' W.
Ointj Reef lies 48 miles east of where it is located
on most charts, and in the latest Epitomes. Several
vessels have been lost through the wrong position of
Ibis reef on the chart., and others (among them Capt, C.) have
narrowly escaped being wrecked. Itoth these errors have been
communicated to Washington, but no notice appearsto be taken
ef It. The correct position of Oeno Is lat. 24 south, long.
°
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both of thu dt^
CnMrau-V(rmim.-At therraldenoe of Mr. Makalkl, In
Northbaa,on?rMa/,
thalSlhof March, bjr the Rot. 1. D.
1. Oiadlfero, Baa., of Kau, to Mr*. J. M. Whlttlrr. of
f»rt».
Honalo,Horth Kou.
H. Parktr, at th* reatdencr
.*?*» *">-*> *»»•Mr.Hanrr Bydar
to MIm Itally K. Olll.
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MAY, 18(4.
MARINE JOURNAL.
PORT OF
HONOLULU, S.
I.
April 18-Am wb bark Martha Sd, bailey, for Arctic
15— Am dipper ship Skylark, Buraley, for Baker's Island
16—Am wh ahlp Hercules, Dexter, for Arctic,
16—Am wh ship Fsblus, Wood, for Arctic
16— Am wh bark Camilla, Thomas, for Arctic.
16—Am wh ship Milton, llalsey, for Ochotsk.
is—Am wh ship Janus, Cornell, for Arctic.
ARRIVAL.".
March 28—Kng clipper ship Huron of Kngland, 19 days from
Ban Franolsco.
id—Am bark N. S. I'crklns, Robinson. It days from
Victoria withlumber to 11. Hackfeld k Co.
27-Am bark Kmlly Running, 18 days from San Francisco, and sailed same day for China.
27—Am bark Onward, Hempstead, 18 days from San
Francisco with mdse to AMrich, Wslkrr a Co
27—Norwegian bark Astrla, IS days from Ban Franolsco,
and sailed same day for China.
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27—Kng schr Alhrrnl, 24 days from Pugel Sound with
lumber to Jsnion,Green a Co.
27—Am wh bark Nile Fish, from Coast of California,
with MM bids wh oil.
27—Haw bark Kamehameha v., Long, from Coast of
California with 400 bbls wh. oil.
28—Am wh ship Cornelius llowlsnd, 4t mos. out from
New Bedford, with 120 bbls sperm.
28—Ao wh ship Thomas blckeson, Stewart, from coaat.
2»—Am bark Pearl, Hull, from Coaat of California,
with 400 bbls sperm.
80—Am schr Ortolan, Harris, 21 days from San Francisco.
April
80—Kng bark Bessie, Oay, from Newcastle, with coal.
I—Am wh ship Aurora, Church, 29 mos. out from Westport, with 800 bbls sperm.
2— Am bark Young Hector, Cbsdwlck, 13 days from
Han Franolsco.
2—Am wh ship Deo. Howlaod, Jones, from California
coaat, with 200 bbls.
I—Am wh bsrk Mercury, Tooker, 8, mos. out from Now
Bedford, with 16 bbls eperm.
B—Am wh ship Hillman, Mauler from coast of California, with 16 whales.
6—Am wh bark Sarah Warren, Poole, of San Francisco,
21 days from tlulf of California with 40 wh 100
sperm.
B—Am wh hark Paclflc, Hose, from Kswaihae, off
and on.
S—Am clipper ahlp Skylark,Bursley, 18 days from San
Franolsco, txiuml to Baker's Island.
v—Am wh ship Kllsa Adams, Fish, from Hilo, lay
off aud on.
»—Am wh bark Tamerlane, Gray, from Kswaihae, lay
offand on.
o—Brig Cornel, Wllhelm from coaat Cal. with 200 bids.
10—Am wh bark Camilla, Thomas, from Uhaina anchored outaide.
12—11 It M S Columbine, Ward,42daysfrom Valparaiso.
steam Corvette, Calavala, 23 days from San
Russian
12—
Franolsco.
12—Am wh ship Oov. Troupe, Ashley, from Hilo, lay
off and on.
IS—Am wh ship Milton, Halsey, from Uhaina, lay
off and on.
14—Ao wh ship Hercules, Dexter, from Lahalna, lay
off and on.
14—Am wh bark Janus,Cornell, from Lahalna, off and on,
800 ap, 360 wh.
14—Am wh bark Isabella, Wlnslow, ■ months out from
N. B. with 170bids sperm, lay off and on.
16—French wh ship Oustsve, Vauxpres, from Sydney
and Tahiti l with 1 whale.
16—Am wh ah Adeline, Barber, from Hilo, lay off and on.
16—Am wh ship Corinthian, Lewis, from Coast of Chile
with 40 bbls sperm.
17—Olds: topsail schr Hans, Ollmanns, 21 days from
Masatlan.
17—Hew brig Victoria, Eldridge, from coast of California,
with 860 bbls oil.
17—Am bark Cambridge, ltrooka, from Humboldt, Cal.
with lumber to Aldrlcli, Walker a Co.
18—Missionary brig Morning Blar, James, from Mlcronealan Islands.
18—Am wh ship Wlaabcth Swift, Pontius, 6 months out
from New Bedford, with 170 sperm.
IS—Am bark Yankee, Corn. Paty, 16 days from Ban
Franolsco, with mdse lo Wllcoe, Richards Co.
IS—Am wh ship Nile, llawes. from New Bedford, clean.
Jl—Kng clipper ship Brechin Castle, Parkinaoo, from
Glasgow, with machinery for the Kohala and Onomea plantations.
22—-Am clipper ship Mary Robinson, 18 days from Ban
Francisco, bound lo Ouano Islands.
22— Am wh ship C W Morgan, Landers, 4 months out
from N. 8., clean.
*
lIKI'ARIIHKS.
,
19—Ambark Onward, tlempttead, for San Francisco.
19-11. B. M. sloop Columbine, Ward, for Vancouver's
Island.
10—Kng steel schr Domltile, Spencer, for Petronaulookl.
10—Am wh bark Pearl, Hull, for Arctic.
19—Am wh bark Sarah Warren, Poole, for Arctic.
MEMORANDA.
New Zealand, via Iluahine and
XT Bark
Maul, reports—sailed from Iluahine, March 16th—Left in port
missionary
bark John Williams, to sail in a
at New Zealand,
few days for Melbourne, whslesblp Hope, Clifford, left a few
days previous) had taken 460 hbls. on last cruise, aod waa said
to have taken a whale or two offthe Islandsafter leaving. There
Meriury, from
had been but few whales seen sbont the Chathams this season.
I cruised six weeks there,and there was not a whale seen there
during thst time. There were about 16 ships on this ground,
0. S. Toots*.
hut the meet of them were leaving.
37 Report of brig Morning Star—Sailed from Honolulu,
Nov. 7th, 1883. Arrived at Aplang, 23d, cruised principally In
the Kings Mill, Marshall and Senawene Group, have tskrn 860
bbls oil, have touched at 16 different Islands, partof them the
second time.
Brig Kohala touched at tbe Marshall Group In ths lsat of
December. Spoke the bark Harvest of Honolulu at Ocean
Island, Dec. 31st, 2 Black Fish since leaving the Islands, all
well on hoard. Bark Vickery was at Ascension the last of
December, last from Bordehsn Reef, reports having teen the
wrecks of two vessels, slso a communication, dated lite 31st,
mm, signed hy Capt, Bush, of the Liholiho. Hslli-d from
Millii for thisport on ths loth of March. With the exception of
the first 3 days have had light unfavorable winds all the passage. Crossed the meridian In let 32° 40 N. en the Ist
April. Sighted Oahu at noon of the 17th st ISO A. M., the
mih anchored outside the harbor. Have had good weather
most of the cruise and sailed over 10,000 miles.
Bark tanker. Com. Paly, reports—Left Ban Francisco, April
down,
4th, bad light winds and smooth sea during the passage
with the exception of ihc lest two days. Bark Sioyrnlote
arrived in Ban Francisco on the 29th ult, 17 days passage. The
ship Mary Kohlnsnn wss lo leave on the nth for llowland's
Island, to lake a load of guano, nnd will touch here.
PORT OF
LAHAINA.
ARRIVALS.
,
March 23— Am ship Bart. Ooanold, Holies, N. B .168 Inns,
from Californiacoast, 160 bbls eh season) 60 bbls,
sp. 700 hhls wh. voyage.
28—Am bark HelenKnow, Adams, N. 8., 8M tans, from
off-shore Peru i 400 bbls sp, 10 bbls wh season.
27—Am schr Ortolan, Harris. 80 tons from SanFrancisco.
April I—Hercules, Dexter, from CaliforniaCoast with 600 bbls
season.
6—Janus, Cornell, from coast of Chile, with 676 sperm,
676 whals, 7000 lbs hone voyage, 100 sperm, 400
whale, sesson, 21 mos. nut.
6—Milton, llalsey, from const California, 195 Mils season
18—Ship Corinthian, Lewla, from coast of Chill, with 40
bbls sperm, since leaving Honolulu.
DEPARTURES.
April 9—Bark Camilla, Thomas, for Honolulu.
12—Bhlp Milton, Halsty, for Honolulu or crolsa.
12—Bark Helai Snow, Adams, for Honolulu or cruise.
18—Bark Hercules, taster, for Honolulu or cruise.
13—Ship Bart. Ontnold, Holies, for cruise.
18—Ship James, Cornell, for Honolulu.
14 -Ship Corinthian, Lewis, for Honolulu,
PORT OF HILO.
ARRIVALS.
Msrch 20—Bark Tamerlane, Grey, from pout of California,
160 wh. 30 sperm.
23—Ship Gov. Troupe, Ashley from coast of California
100 whale.
28—Bark Gratitude, Ilerendeen, from cost! Ctl. ISO wh
29—Bhip Brunswick, Potter, from coast Cal. 240 wh.
81—Bark Kliaabeth Swift, Ponteua, from Horns, 170 tp.
31—Ship Adeline,Barber, from coast Cal. 400 wh.
March 20—Kng ship Queen of Kngland for Hong Kong.
20—Am wh ship Kurojia, Crosby for Arctic Ocean.
PASSENGERS.
go Am wh bark K. C. Jones, Howes, for Arctic Ooean.
211—Am clipper ship Lady Washington, for Baker Island
guano.
load
Sag
Fsasctsoo—per Young Hector, April 2—Chas
'to
From
80—Am bark Oriole, Jcrnegan, for Arctic.
Blume, J Overholeor, D Wartyen, Alitong, Ahynp, Cbu Fung,
Kmlly
Morgan,
for
Arctic
Atbearn,
April 2—Am wh ship
Ahsung, Human, Ahoai, H Baumeeter, R W Davis, Anton*
Ocean.
Joseand wife, 0 Dermaunn, H Dophman—l6.
Albernl.
for
Victoria.
DIED.
2—Kiuj schr
For Boeros—per Arctic, April 7—G W Brown.'Mrt J H
6—Am wh ah Thos. Dlckaeon, Stewart, for Arctic Ocean Wood, Mite Ads Houton—3.
<
l0 "•*»•«■ »V. 0*1., f*.
6- Am wh bark Richmond, Kelly, for Arctic Ocean.
For Bas Fsasoisoo—per Onward, April IB—Cspt Whltato
ft—Am wh ship Oeo. llowland, Jones, for Arctic Ocean.
,to "»"»»»i
Jss Alexander, F II
agidMrnri
«* »•.
skles, X T Benter, Mr Oaylord, L Snow,
7—Am bark Arctic, Hammond, forBoston.
Ryder, L Ware, Jr, 0 X Clapp, C W Benedict, IDC Foeket,
Oaaaotx-In HowWa, March 1, WtllUia B. Carroll, and
s—Am wh bark J. D. Thompson,Brown, for Arctic.
C M Bartlett,
Devlot,
T
Bertrand,
Hanson,
Phillips,
about at jaara,feraurlj of Ma* Badlbrd "rr
for
J
Franmum,
B
11
Arctic.
B—Am wh bark Cstherlue,
J Fallon, J X Davis—l7.
Allen, for ochotsk.
0
loM,, 1
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April
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Bas
and
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bury. X W Davis, Mr Btubs-8.
Nraara, fcthar of Oapt. Wm. Barrlll.of thlidt*.
wb bark Tamerlane, Oray, for A retlc.
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Blackburn, B F Ward, Ospt 1 L Vlguen, Dan'l Scott, H M
U—Asa wh bark Paclflc, Rose, for Arctic.
Hamilton, Otuisn Stantsl, T Rriektrmao, Wm Barry, Kkake,
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Bcto StriK, tioi IS, $ff. 6.1
HONOLULU, JUNE 1, 1864.
Pacific
CONTENTS
lor June, I 804.
i:iliiiiilli.ii or Oahu College
PaclUc Monthly
Cheering News
('hliiaman'a Opinion of Hum
Tahltlan Bible
Conversion ofa Jewish bai10r......
Kymni and their Authors
"Our Native Village."
Merllorloua Young Ballon
Hi-men in Common Life
KlKlii Thouaand New School Houses
Letter from the Hiuulau Admiral Llaoffaky
"Jack and the Bird,"—Poetry
Consented to Change the Subject
How the Mlealnnary Hymn trim Written
Mr. Beeeher at Paris
Marine News, Ac
Pint.
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48
THE FRIEND.
JT'NK 1, 1804.
Exhibition of Oahu College.
This year the Exhibition will take place
Fort Street Church on Thursday evening, the 16th instant. The performances
will be similar to those of former years.
The Trustees, at a late meeting, unanimously voted to adopt the ticket system of
admission, devoting the avails of the Exhibition to defraying the outlay incurred recently
in erecting a verandah around the main
school building. This improvement has been
long desired, for the convenience and comfort
of the teachers and pupils.
Terms of Admission.—Adults SI, and
children 50 cents. Previous to the Exhibition due notice will be given in regard to the
evening's arrangements. No free tickets will
be given, not even to the Trustees or parents
ofchildren.
The Trustees have been led to pursue this
plan from repeated solicitation of responsible
persons in the community, who are friends of
the Institution. In order to avoid anything
which might have the appearance of favoritism, the Trustees propose to issue no free
tickets. It is believed the public will fully
appreciate this plan.
at the
41
Cheering News.
Monthly.
Among our regular exchanges, we are
always (flail to welcome this periodical. It
is now e<liti*d by Lisle Lester. Its circulation
has increased to two thousand monthly. The
April No. contains a portrait of the Key.
Thomas Starr Kinir and a sketch of his life,
and also Chapter sth of The Wife," a
"
story of California, by Mrs. M. D. Strong.
We also notice with pleasure an article by
Mr. J. A. Daly, who is now about to graduate from the College at Oakland. The subject of this essay, " Ideals.' The writer
throws out many suggestive thoughts. The
importance of having ever before the mind a
good " ideal," is well set forth. The essay
closes with this paragraph : " Once in the
history of the world, the Infinite God took
upon Him human flesh ; walked the common
paths of this disciplinary life, suffered all its
disabilities, and returned to his throne through
the gate of a grand martyrdom. Once, and
only once, the majestic outlines of human
character were filled up to the full measure
of the divine pattern. Humility, patience,
energy, heroism, charity, love—all these were
shown, perfect and harmonious in one radiant
character. This is the central fact of all
human history. Here the ideal of possible
goodness and greatness rests satisfied. It
cannot go further. It has reached its goal."
By private sources wo learn that Mr.
Daly, after graduating, will proceed to the
Eastern States, and enter New York Theological Seminary.
-
{(DloStrits, tf01.21.
It is no longer quiet upon the Potomac.
There is heavy fighting along the whole line
of battle, both north and south of Richmond, and also in Georgia. News has been
received from New York to the 13th ultimo,
and as a result of several hard days' fighting
between the Union and Rebel armies, Lee
has been defeated and retired towards Richmond, closely pressed by Grant's forces.
Seven thousand prisoners have been captured ; Gen. Longstreet has been killed, and
the Rebel army made to feel that the day of
its complete overthrow may not be far distant. The Union army has suffered in the
loss of Gen. Sedgwick and many of its brave
men.
South of Richmond, the operations of the
Union forces, under command of Gen. Butler, are of the very highest moment. A large
force is now landed on the South side of
James River. The great Southern railroad
has been cut, so that no more soldiers or supplies can como to the aid of Lee. General
Butler had driven General Beauregard into
Petersburg, and prevented him from reinforcing Lee. The editor of the Alta ofthe 15th
of May remarks: " Taken as a whole, the
news furnishes ample grounds for rejoicing."
The news from Georgia is also quite encouraging. The Union forces are pressing
closely upon the Rebels, and compelling the
Rebels to fall back towards Atlanta.
Chinaman's Opinion of Rum.—Taking a
walk one day through the commissariat stores
in Hongkong, with a friend, I came to a portion of that establishment where four Chinamen were engaged In emptying a large tub
of rum, which they were carrying in gallon
measures to another portion of the building.
Addressing myself to the one who was apparently the head of the party, I inquired :
you like rum, John ?"
" Do
No, sir," said the Chinaman.
Hawaiian Evangelical Association.—
The meetings of this Association will open
on Monday, the 20th instant, at the Stone
Church.
Preacher* <m Foreign Mittitmt.—Rev. A.
0. Forbes, English Sermon; Rev. H. H.
College.—The
Oahu
examination of this Parker, Hawaiian Sermon.
"» Why not ?
Preachers on Home EvongeUzation.—R*v.
Institution will take place on Tuesday and
" sir; make Chinaman
M.
Sermon;
Rev.
Rum not proper,
English
Gulick,
and
15th
ofthis
month. L. H.
Wednesday, the 14th
"
number one fool ! " British Workman.
Kuaea, Hawaiian Sermon.
The public are invited to attend.
—
�THE FRIEND, JUNE, IS 64.
42
gaged in the work of preparing and publishing books, Bibles, or even a monthly sheet
Ti Bisilia Mo'a Ra, oia te iaufaa taliito c te like the
Tahiti.
LoneFriend. The Dear Public and the
psrau
ra,
iritihia
ci
faufaa api
dons : Neia c Spottiswoode ma, na te taioti Gentle Reader arc most captious critics.
Bibilia i Bantam c to rnau fenua atoa i faatupubia i Lonedona ra i te matahiti 1804. 1863.
Some weeks since we met a sailor
The above quotation is the copy of the who had been led to break off his wicked
title page of the new edition of the Holy practices and enter upon a religious course
Bible, in the Tahitian language. We would
of life. Upon inquiry, we learned that his
acknowledge a copy of this edition of the conversion had been brought about by the
Bible from the Rev. George Mooris, Agent faithful labors of another sailor, who was
of the London Missionary Society at Tahiti, once a Jew. Upon farther inquiry, we learn
and forwarded by the kindness of the Rev. that this Jewish convert is now living an esMr. Cawson, Chaplain of the H. B. M. steam teemed and useful member of the Christian
frigate Sutlej. A few days since, it was our Church.
In the Sailor's Magazine, published
privilege to receive a copy of the Bible in | in New York, for May, 1860, we rind a most
the Samoan language. Both of these books
interesting sketch of this man's life. We
are neatly printed and bound, by the British think it cannot but prove interesting to our
and Foreign Bible Society. The copy of readers. Although the writer has ceased to
the Tahitian Bible lying before us is printed follow a seafaring life, yet we are most happy
in large octavo form, and contains 1154 to learn, by a letter from him now lying bepages, and is accompanied with marginal fore us, that he is still much
interested in
references on the outer side of the page.
his lot was forbehalf
of
those
whom
among
It is a most interesting feature in nearly
merly cast.
all the Polynesian missions of the South
Conversion of a Jewish Sailor,
Seas, that the missionaries are engaged in
Whose motto it, ••Jillfor thebest."
perfecting and publishing their translations
ofthe Bible. It is an herculean work to rein the city of London in the
" I was born
duce a language to a written form, and then year
1833. My parents and all of my relato publish in that language an entire copy of tions were Jews, and, in consequence, I was
the Holy Bible. Who will not honor the brought up in the strictest manner to observe
men that have undertaken and accomplished all the holydays, fasts and forms of that relieverything that I could see
this work ?. Such men are erecting the gion. For most
or do I had a prayer in Hebrew to say : for
noblest of monuments, k is not in our power instance, when there should be thunder or
to read the Tahitian Bible lying upon our lightning, or a rainbow should be in view,
table, but we know it to be the word of God, eating of fruit, drinking of wine—in a word,
faithfully translated into the language of the almost in everything I did or saw. This lanTahitians. Labor thus expended is not lost. guage (Hebrew) I could read but not understand, yet I might say, like St. Paul, I was
We cannot conceive of any manner in which taughtaccording to the perfect manner of the
the human mind could be more usefully and Fathers.' I lived with my parents until the
nobly employed than in translating and pub- 9th day of May, 1846."
The writer then went to live with an unlishing the Holy Bible.
cle
and brother in Montreal, where he found
While writing the foregoing paragraph the much
less strictness among the Jews than in
Rev. A. Bishop entered our sanctum, who is London, and soon fell into bad habits and
one of the veteran translators of the Hawai- consequent trouble.
ian Bible. Our conversation naturally turned
" I was afterwards sent into a small vilupon Bible translations. He informed us lage in one of the Eastern townships to go
that he translated about one-fourth part of the to school, and to work a little on a farm ;
I lived a short time, but, not behaving
Bible into Hawaiian, being associated with there
myself, the party I lived with sent me back
Messrs. Bingham, Thurston, Richards and to town, ana again my uncle received me.
others. He referred to the great difficulty of He permitted me to live in his private house
getting a correct edition. For illustration, untilthe following Spring, 1848. My brother
then gave me clothes and $16 in
he referred to the Hawaiian translation of and uncle
and two letters, and sent me to New
cash,
Malachi 3:1, where it i 8 .aid "theLord shall York. The advice they gave me was,
'If
suddenly come to his temple." The Hawai- any one should ask you where you belong
ian translation
reads, •• the Lord shall come tell them you are an American; but if they
afoot! " The error occurred in correcting the say you are a Jew do not deny that: no !
proof-sheet, and although a manifest error of never deny you are a Jew.' The first part
of their advice I did obey, but the latter I
that kind, yet it had often been referred to, have
not, for when any person has called me
as though the translators
were ignorant of a Jew I have denied it; but now, thank
their work. Persons who are not intimately God! I am happy to say I am a Jew, not
connected with the business of printing and outwardly but inwardly, for Christ was a
and I believe in him, and thank God it
proofreading can but poorly appreciate the isJew,
my heart's greatest desire to follow him.
abors of printers and writers who are en- This believe makes a Jew, for as
I
Christ
TahitianBible.
'
said unto Nathaniel, * behold an Israelite,'
&c. (John, Ist chap, verse 47th.)
" Having arrived in New York, I wandered through the streets for employment,
but could get none ; garment after garment,
prayer-book and all I sold to get food. I tried
to enlist in the army, they said I was too
young; then I tried to enlist among some
boys on Governor's Island to learn music.
After I had been there for about two weeks
the officer told me to go, saying I was no use
only to eat Uncle Sam's grub ; but it was
all tor the best. And now winter was coming on ; I tried to ship in a whaler, but they
would not have me, I being too young. I
was then what the world calls hard up. In
that cold winter of 1848 I slept on cotton
bales in the open air, sometimes in Peck Slip
and sometimes at the foot of Beekman street;
for my food I would buy twelve cents' worth
of broken biscuits, and this sometimes would
last me two days or longer. I would obtain
this money by standing at the steamboats to
carry a trunk or bag, which I have carried
into the upper part of the town for twentyfive cents; but it was all for the best. At
last I got a berth aboard of a schooner. After
being aboard about six weeks I left her, and
shipped aboard of another for a short time,
and after I left her 1 went to work for a whaling shipping office, but there I got cheated
out of my pay. I then tried again to ship in
a whaler. They told me (the runners or
shipping-master) that if I would say that I
was twenty-one years of age, and an American, they would ship me. I was then shipped
and taken down to Stonington, for which I
was charged $15; but it was all for the best.
I then went a voyage which lasted twentythree months, but when I came home I hod
nothing to take ; but it was all for the best.
Again I started on a thirteen months' cruise,
which brought me 575, besides a good suit
of clothes. I then came down to New York
and shipped in the merchant service, where
I have been ever since. In February, 1865,
I shipped to San Francisco, and arriving
there I went up to Oregon, where I worked
for from S6O to S6O per month ; but, not being satisfied, came down to San Francisco
and shipped for China at $20 per month.
Aboard that ship, and in others, I was the
ring-leader in all kinds of sinful pleasure,
and was three days ofT duty for my misconduct. I then was discharged in Hong Kong,
and shipped aboard the ship Don Quixote for
Shanghae, but instead of going there we went
to Siain and back ; but it was all for the
best. I left her in Hong Kong. I then
shipped on board the ship Golden West; I
stopped on board of her for four months in
Shanghae. We then sailed for New York.
We had on board as passenger one of the
Lord'B servants, Rt. Rev. Bishop Boone, who
had been a missionary for a number of years
in China. It was his custom to preach to
the crew on the Lord's Day. On the first
Sabbath I think he took his text from the
18th and 19th verses of the 15th Chapter of
St. Luke. I never before sat under a sermon ; I listened to him, and when he said
' This man was a Jew,' tfce., I resolved to
read the Testament; for, up to thattime, I
had never once looked into this blessed book
wherein is found eternal life. But, before I
looked into it, still having some of the old
Jewish prejudices about me, I resolved to
�read the Old Testament first. 1 then began
to read ; I thought I ought to pray; I tried,
but could only say ' Oh! God lead mc into
the path of the righteous and cause mc to
shun the path of the wicked.' I wanted to
say the Lord's prayer, but I dare not, for I
was afraid, but in a short time the Lord's
prayer came to mc. I then used to cover my
head and say it, I would then uncover and
repeat it over again, so as to be sure that 1
was right, (for the Jews when they pray have
their heads covered,) but yet I was in agony
for my sins, and when I would read the
Bible it seemed to condemn me, but at last I
asked God when I would read my Bible to
cause me to read over twice that which I
ought to walk by; but still, when I read
Whosoever shall commit such a sin shall
'suffer
death, and be cut ofT from his people,'
I felt that I had been cut offfrom my people,
so 1 was only to await death to have that
sentence fulfilled upon me. I could see no
way of escape; I would search the Scriptures
day and night but found no relief. I then
began to look for Christ at the top of the
pages of the Bible; but still I would not believe until I had examined for myself. I
then could and did say the Lord's prayer;
and when I would lay myself down to sleep
I would take my Bible or some other book in
my hand and say, 'Oh God, if thou wouldst
have me to remain a Jew make me to hold
this book in my hand when I awake;' and
this is the way the Lord brought me out, and
so I suffered until 1 read, ' He that believeth
and is baptized shall be saved.' Then I believed, I felt satisfied, but every storm I
would be afraid on account of not being baptized ; but at last I felt the mere desire of being baptized was sufficient. All this time I
kept the thoughts of my heart a secret from
everybody, yet I would talk about religion
for the sake of gaining information ; and
when I arrived in New York I wrote a letter
to that servant of our Lord, who was to me
as the sun is to all men. He came to see me
two or three times, but only once 1 wns at
home. I tnen went to Savannah, and there
I received a letter from him which directed
me to go to his brother-in-law, Rt. Rev.
Bishop Elliot, who baptized me ; and since
then I have tried to become a follower <jf that
humble and loving, although long-despised,
Jesus and Saviour. I have cried unto him
to make me an instrument in his hands of
fetching many unto him, and glory be to his
holy name 1 he has crowned my efforts ; he
has blessed me time after time. And, now,
who can look over these things without saying, ' It is all for the best ?' I might say if
I had behaved myself I might have been
worth money; but what does it profit a man
if he gains the whole world and lose his own
soul ? I have now, thank God! though poor
in worldly goods, a treasure laid up in
heaven ; I have a hope in Christ: He is
mine and I am his, glory be to his holy
name ! And now, in conclusion, I would
say to those who say that religion is not for
a sailor, that he cannot be religious aboard
of a ship, to such I would say, as I feel and
know bju experience, religion makes you a
better sailor; you are ready and prompt to
obey orders: and at sea I believe I have had
the sweetest seasons with my God ; I have
had longer and better time to meditate, and
I have had less temptations than on shore.
43
THE FRIEND, JUNE, ISf 4.
I can read my Bible more and oftener than
a laboring man can on shore. The cross of
Jesus is not hard, but it is a delight to him
that bears it. You may take away the world
but give me Jesus. The world has gone
from me, for my father and all that is tied to
me by nature have stopped corresponding
with me ; but, although they have denied
me, Christ Jesus owns me, and He ever lives
to intercede for me. And to the merchant I
would say, that the religious sailor is at all
times faithful and honest, and will do his
duty cheerfully. On my first voyage here
from Boston I was one of six who broached
the cargo and helped ourselves to preserved
fruits; and on my last voyage, instead of
stealing, after one month out from New York
we had a prayer-meeting end Bible-class in
the forecastle, although our captain and chief
mate seemed to be against it. 1 wish that
the same captain might see this. We sailed
in November, 1858,and arrived in San Francisco in March, 1559. And now I pray to
God that if he should, or whosoever may
read this, it may prove to them to be all jor
the best."
Editorial Remarks.—The reading ofthe
foregoing narrative we think cannot but prove
encouraging to all who are interested in the
moral improvement of seamen. Seldom will
a more hopeless subject be presented for consideration. His Jewish prejudices must have
been exceedingly strong. The barrier between him and the gospel was very high, but
after much effort and many struggles it was
overcome. This instance is another beautiful illustration of the oft-quoted text, " Cast
thy breaa upon the waters." How little
Bishop Boone imagined, when he remarked
the " Prodigal was a Jew," that he would
awaken in the mind of a son of Abraham a
desire to become a follower of Him who could
say, " Before Abraham was, 1 am."
This example shows how much of hope
there is when a wicked man is willing to
commence reading the Bible with the honest
purpose of learning the path of duty. Reading the Bible, accompanied wilh earnest
prayer, will accomplish wonders. The Rev.
Dr. Chalmers spoke the truth when he said,
" Give a man the Bible, and a conscience,
and he will knock out the truth." May our
readers be profited by the perusal of this narrative, and we think with the writer, they
may lie led to infer that "all things work together for good to them that love God."—
Romans 8:28.
from (be New York Observer.
Hymns
and their Authors.
RBEYV.D.D.
F.HAETFDIWL,N
Messrs. Editors :—Your correspondent,
"J. M. M.," has suggested a fruitful topic,
on which, with your leave, I will offer some
remarks,*for the benefit of your numerous
readers. The subject is full of interest, and,
not less, of spiritual profit. A standard hymn
is one of the most prolific means of grace. I
serves not merely as a suitable vehicle o
praise, but also, as a lively quickener of devotion, and an efficient stimulant of pious
emotion. Our interest in the hymn prompts
to a more particular acquaintance with its
author. We want to know something more
than his name. Often the circumstances in
which a hymn was written, when known,
give peculiar intensity to the sentiment. The
hymn of"Charles Wesley" beginning with—
" Thou Ood of glorious umjeaty,"—
the second stanza of which is the first in most
of our collections, and in the original is thus
written :
Lo ! on a narrow neck of land,
"'Twixt
two unbounded sens I ttand.
Secure, insensible;
A point of life, a moment's spaoe.
Remove me to tbat heavenly plaoe,
Or shot me op In hell,"
—
is' read with a livelier sense of its truth and
beauty, when it is known that it was written
on the extreme south-western point of England, known as "the Land's End," where the
" narrow neck juts out, " 'twixt two unbounded seas,"" stretching away on either
hand as far as the eye can see.
How often has the heart-broken child of
sorrow, sick of the workl, and longing to be
gone, repeated to himself the sweet words of
Watts' hymn entitled : " Love to the creatures is dangerous," and beginning with—
" How vain are all things here below."
Much as it was appreciated before, it will be
read and repeated with far deeper interest
when it is known that the poet is said to
have written it immediately after the offer of
his hand and heart had been most respectfully declined by Miss Elizabeth Singer, one
of the most elegant, lovely and accomplished
females of the age, better known as Mr«.
Elizabeth Rowe. In consequence, he lived
and died a bachelor.
A Compliment to Chase from an Enemy.
The London Times, whose hostility to everything American, and especially to everything
connected with the Federal Government, is
well known, pays an unwilling compliment
to Secretary Chose. It says :
" With a debt which would crush any
State in the Old World, except England and
France, Chase still exhibits all the distinctive
features of a splendid, increasing and permanent prosperity; he has a large stock of bullion, so large as to keep in hand all speculators in gold; should they buy gold faster
than he wishes he can immediately buy up
millions of paper and make them complete
their purchase in a dear market."
Abolition in Brazil.—A Senator, Silvierba da Motta, has proposed in the Brazilian
Senote that " no foreigner residing in Brazil
should be allowed to hold slaves, and that
those actually holding them should be obliged
to sell them within a certain time." Also
that the convents and other monastic institutions should be obliged to sell their landed
properties and slaves. It is becoming every( The rebel
of the capture of Fort Pillow
day more evident that slavery*is doomed in acknowledges account
that an indiscriminate slaughter folBrazil, and that ere long some measure will lowed the surrender,
and says the Fort ran with
be taken, having for its ultimate object the blood. Many jumped into the river and warn
entire suppression of the system.
I drowned, or killed, while attempting to escape.
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THE FRIEND, JUNE, 1864.
THE JI/IfEFJUENOT
1A64.
I,
—
"Our Native Village."
voted large sums to educntionol purposes.
Holden Chapel at Cambridge University,
Massachusetts, was also named after him.
He was very prominent among the Dissenters of England during the first half "f the
18th century.
Holden was originally a part of the township of Worcester, and lies in the very center of the old Bny State. If diagonal lines
were drawn across the State of Massachusetts, they would intersect over " our native
village." We sometimes wonder if the little
town is as pleasant as in the days of our
childhood, when we played on the "Common," caught trout in the meadow brooks,
chased butterflies, and tried to catch rabbits
and partridges in snares, gathered chestnuts
in the pnstures, and attended the village
school? How well we can remember tho
people ns they gathered on Sunday at church,
and on town-meeting and "training" days.
How well we ran ronieinlior those teachers
in the village, school, nnd our ministers, the
Rev. Mr. Pnine and his predecessor, the
Rev. H. Bardwell, D. D., once n missionary
of the American Hoard nt Bombay, Indin.
The latter we are happy to lenrn still lingers
among the people of the town of Oxford, in
the snme county. But we nre writing a
much longer notice of "our native village"
than we intruded. It is much easier to
scribble along than to cense writing. We
seem to be living over our early life ngain,
mingling again among the playmates of our
youth, and revisiting the burying ground
However far a person* may wander, yet his
thoughts will be ever recurring to% the spot
where he was born. He will be grateful for
any little incident to remind him of the scenes
of early childhood. The following notices
we have met with in several American newspapers. They relate to our native village,
and they are so creditable to that little town
nestled among the rugged hills of New England, that we cannot refrain from copying
them. They will not, of course, be of much
interest to the general reader, only as they
portray not only one, but hundreds of those
New England townships or villages which
were settled by the Puritans of Englnnd and
are now occupied by their descendants.
Holden.—Rev. Wm. Peine, D. D., pastor
ofthe Congregational Church in Holden, has
lately preached his thirtieth anniversary sermon, which is published. The church was
organized 121 years ago, and has had but
four pastors. It has been destitute but once,
and then less than two years. Dr. Paine has
united 540 individuals in marriage, has received into his church by profession 375, hns
enjoyed nine distinct revivals, has administered the communion 176 times, and has
preached about 3,300 sermons. There is not
now, and never has been, an uncvangclical
religious organization in the town. His pastorate has been very agreeable and eminently
useful, and he still dwells quietly among his
people.— Massachusetts S/,y.
Holden.—The pupils in one of the district where our parents nnd grand parents are reschools in Holden have been engaged in a posing. May it yet be our privilege once
praiseworthy enterprise. Connected with more to make a pilgrimage to that |-herisheil
their school house is half an acre of land for spot j and if there is nnother wish which we
a play ground, which they have set out with
apple trees, making the house and grounds hope may yet be realized, it is, thnt after remuch more pleasant and cheerful. By an visiting our native village and native Innd,
agreement among themselves they refrain to continue our travels to Old England, (Infrom eating the fruit, but dispose ofit for the land of our fathers—Old Mother Knglnnd—
purpose of procuring n fund with which to or, as Hawthorne happily calls Knglnnd,
Keep the school house in repair. Their trees
a long
are just getting old enough to bear, and the "our old home." That would lie
pupils are much gratified with tho success of journey by sen and land, and we fear it will
their undertaking.—JEgis and Transcript.
never be performed.
Thus it appears that the good people of
Meritorious Young Sailors.
Holden set a high estimate upon tho church
and school house. It was so with their
It always affords us much pleasure to
fathers, for on the 4th of May, 1741, when watch the advance in life of an enterprising
the early settlers of the town assembled in a nnd meritorious young man. A youth by
public meeting, they voted, firstly, to have the name of Hodgkins made several trips to
the gospel preached in town," and" then to Honolulu from Boston in the Regular Line
have "a writing and reading school," and of Packets. He made our acquaintance, and
devoted £60 for the school. The seed then once camo and ordered the fl'tsftes. to ho sent
sown is now bearing good fruit. Religion to his father. At another Mine he procured
and education stand foremost in the thoughts the Friend for sixteen years back. We reof that people. Up to the time we left the member him well. In a late letter from our
town we never knew a native of the place
old correspondent, Jomes Hunnewell, Esq.,
who was not taught to read and write.
Kve met with (he following:
The town took iv name of Holden from «
Mr. Charles F. Hodgkins, who was mate
the Hon. Samuel Holden, an eminent mer- of the Arctic during her last voyage, applied
chant of London, who died in 1740, and dc- for a berth in the United States Navy. He
underwent a protracted examination on navigation and seamanship before the Navy
Board, and was one of a few that passed with
great credit to himself among a large number
of competitors (say four out of nearly forty.)
He is duly commissioned or warranted, and
joins the Gulf of Mexico Squadron. One of
the greatest objections to him was that he
was too young (only twenty-one years,) but
with a hope that he would outlive this objection was permitted to pass."
We recently heard of another young man,
who once boarded at the Sailor's Home in
Honolulu, and studied navigation under Captain Smith, ns having been promoted to the
command of a vessel when captured by tho
blockading squadron off the Southern coast
of America. There never was a time when
meritorious nnd enterprising young men following the seas had such opportunities for
promotion and advancement. Look out, boys,
and never fenr, if you keep sober and arc
truthful and honest, and wide awnke.
Heroes in Common Life.
The Rev. H. W. Beechor, in a lately
printed sermon published in the Independent,
brings forward the following illustration of
heroes in common life :
" I mentioned, a year or two ago, the case
of a public servant in the Assay Office, which
I will now mention again. According to the
rules of the Department, as I understand
them, there is nllowed on the gold that passes
through the office a certain per cent, for
necessary chemical waste. It seems that this
mnn, by a more skillful process than had previously lieen adopted, saved the whole. He
had, in making up his accounts for the Department, a right to substractas his own that
which he thus saved; but he did not, though
it amounted to about eighty thousand dollars.
The Statement, as I gave it, was published,
and it attracted the notice of a gentleman in
California, who sent me a letter with ten dollars, to get the photograph of the man who
had the honesty to resist temptation under
such circumstances. Ninety-nine men in a
hundred, situated as this man wns, would
hnve pocketed the money, saying, 'The law
explicitly nllows it to me.' But he said,
' The law allows so much for wnste ; but I
CM save it, and so put eighty thousand dollars in the hands of the Government;' and
he passed the amount over, as a matter of
course, and did not think it worth while to
mention the circumstance, and perhaps does
not know that it has been mentioned. There
was noble heroism. It was winged heroism.
Where other men would have fallen, he not
only stood, but never thought anything about
standing, he stood so easy."
Mr. Beechor did not inform his hearers
whether he sent forward tho Ihto's photograph to his California correspondent; but
if that gentleman will send us ten dollars, we
will send him the photograph of a |till more
remarkable hero. A few days since a kanaka,
in the suburbs of Honolulu, found a purse
containing some gold coin; he ties the same
to a pole, and perambulates the streets, in-
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THE FRIEND, JUNE, 1 814.
owner. When asked by a
foreigner (perhaps a stranger from California) why he did not pocket the money nnd
sny nothing about it, replied " that God saw
him, and it would be wrong." When we
hear persons express doubts respecting such
instances of heroism, it leads us to question
their honesty. Pope says an " honest man
is the noblest work of God," and we are inclined to believe that there are a good many
honest people in the world. We do not believe all men to be rogues until they are
proved honest, and although occasionally
mndc to pay for our confidence in men, yet
upon the whole, we would rather assume
that we live among honest men than nmong
rogues.
quiring for on
itnnts of the Slave States of America had
freed their slaves, and then gone to work and
nobly educated and elevated them in their
social, civil and religious relations, what a
noble spectacle would have been presented.
They madly choose the other alternative,
and now what a deluge of blood they have
caused to flow. Well, we believe the war
will result in accomplishing this work, and
the guilt must rest upon those who waged it.
Let us be hopeful. The missionary nnu
school-master will follow in the pathway
hewed out by the sword of the soldier.
Wherever the Union army gains possession
of the country, free schools are opened. Look
at Nashville, Memphis, Fortress Monroe,
Beaufort, New Orleans, and other places.
Thousand New School Houses.
LetfRrioussmiakAtnyhdaeiSoldier.
trnAlomrica
Where? In America? No. In England?
No. In Gennony ? No. In Russia ? Yes.
Some years ago there was a sailor in the
We clip the following from a late paper
Pacific,
often visiting Honolulu, who had a
houses
have
lioen
Eight thousand school
addressing well written letters to
since
the
of
for
Russia
emancipation
fancy
in
erected
the serfs took place."
distinguished personages. We have a copy
As confirmatory of this statement, read of one of his letters addressed to President
the following from tho pen of the Rev. J. Hiiclianan upon the rights of seamen. In
Long, an English missionary in Russia :
the Friend of October, 1867, will be found a
Serf emancipation is an accomplished letter which he addressed to Hon. '/,. Pratt,
fact. Twenty-three millions of an intelligent, of New York. Since this sailor returned to
active peasantry have been by it raised from the Atlantic we have often seen
letters from
the degradation of being mere chattels, things
appears
It
that
in
that
American
papers.
him
for sale; though it must be admitted
serfdom was not so degrading as slavery is. our sailor correspondent has doffed his sailor
The intellect and social energies of the serfs, rig and enlisted in the Army of the United
which have been frozen up for centuries, arc States. On the arrival of Admiral Lisoffsky
now set free; and this great social change
H.
has been effected within two years, in spite in New York our old acquaintance, L.
of the formidable opposition of the Russian Vcrmilyea, addressed a letter of welcome to
nobility. The fiat of one man, supported by the distinguished visitor, to which the followa few choice spirits, has accomplished all ing reply was returned. We should have
this. The revolution has been a bloodless been very glnd to have seen the soldier's letone ; no social disorganization has resulted ;
and oven some of its bitterest opponents begin ter. We have no doubt that it was ably
now to admit that, as the operation had to written nnd neatly executed. The Admiral
bo performed some time, it was as well to do may have taken it to St. I'etersburg as a
it at once. They are now learning to adapt curiosity. Here is the reply, and it certainly
themselves to the new order of things."
breathes noble sentiments, indicating that the
Mr. Long also enumerates the following Admiral appreciates the momentous struggle
results as destined to flow from this great now progressing in America, and the charmeasure :
acter of the men who are fighting the battles
"A constitutional government must soon of the country.
be granted to the empire; municipal charters
and rights conferred on the towns ; a great Admiral Lisoffsky, to L. H. Vermilyea :
Sik :—You wrote mo saying, that to amuse
promotion of the cause of education ; reform
in tho habits of the Russian nobility ; a vast yourself you composed and sent me your letimprovement in the social condition of the ter of welcome. Thinking it might afford
peasantry ; the advancement of the cause of you amusement to read an answer to it, I
peace, and (he increase of religious liberty send you herewith my sincere thanks for
and true piety. Indeed religious toleration your frank expression of welcome. You
is already proclaimed as the policy of the pride yourself, and very justly too, about the
government. A stop has been put to the solicitude that your Government takes in exlong persecution of the Baptists in Poland tending to all classes the benefits of educannd the Baltic provinces by the reversal of a tion. We are not as far as you, but we are
late decision of a district court in Coiirland. conscious of tho superiority of your system,
The imperial ukase issued on this occasion, and lose neither time nor efforts to arrive at
contains the remarkable clause that the use the same results, and so Much so, that the
of force is all the ' more to be deprecated in consideration that nothing But general edua doctrine of religion which may later find cation is in future the safeguard of our power,
acknowledgment.' '
is spreading among all classes. There is no
Editorial Remarks.—Suppose the inhab- comparison in respect of education between
Eight
"
"
:
your soldiers and ours, or those of any of the
European nations, and cannot be. You can
hardly be called soldiers who by compulsion
have been driven to the army, as is the case
in most of European armies. You morally
are much higher; you are citizens, arming
and organizing into armies for the time being,
while you are necessary for the defense of
your country. You rush into all the hazards
and privations of military life without even
pretending to enjoy the honors that in Europe
reward the soldier at his home. You retreat,
quietly, modestly, to your homes, to cherish
the consciousness ofhaving faithfully accomplished your duty towards your country. No
wonder, then, that such noble aspirations may
prompt into your army the men of highest
morality, of the best education, and that too,
to shoulder the musket of the private. You
see, Sir, that I understand the character of
your army, its noble motives, and may God
Almighty bless you and your comrades as
long os they keep brave like lions against the
armed foe, and mild as lambs with the peaceRespectfully yours,
ful citizen.
LisorrsKV,
Rear Admiral, Sup. Russian Navy-
The little Prince Imperial of France,
now seven years old, hss had from his infancy for his governess Miss Shaw, an English woman recommended by Queen Victoria, who was formerly in the household of
tho Duchess of Argyll. What is surprising
is, that while the Empress is a rigid Catholic, Miss Shaw isa strict Protestant,and by
the Empress' permission attends her own
church, and teaches her pupil to spend his
Sundays altogether as tho English do. Several times he has been heard to say that he
would not allow people to work on Sunday,
as they do in France. Since his seventh
birthday a tutor has been appointed for him,
chosen for his good moral qualities. The little Prince, however, still spends the most of
his time with his governess, to whom he is
grcntly attached, and whom his parents allow
almost entire authority over him.—Exchange
paper.
How a Rich Convict passes his Time in
Australia.—Everyone will remember the
celebrated case of Sir John Dean Paul, the
A recent copy
fraudulent London banker.
of the Madras Times gives some curious information concerning him. Immediately after
he was sentenced to penal servitude, Lady
Paul realized all the property settled upon
her, and proceeded without delay to Sydney,
where she mirchëed a beautiful scat in the
suburbs. Her husband having arrived at a
penal settlement in another part of Australia
as one of a gang of convicts, the wife of the
convict baronet applied to the Government
for his services, and was permitted to employ
him ns her "assigned servant." We need
scarcely add that having thus released him
from unpleasant restraint, she placed all the
newly-purchased property in his hands, and
has since led a very quiet life in his complyFrLMEielaSndvtAgsthe',ruSal ociety.
This Society will meet to-morrow, (Thursday, June 2d,) at Mrs. Aldrich's in Port
Street. All the members of this Society, it
>s hoped, will be present. Per order.
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THE FRIEND, JUNE, 1864.
The Value or Little Birds.—At the late
English International Exhibition, in a dark
corner of what was called the French Court,
there lay a series of specimens well worth a
close inspection. Amid the brilliant array
of the products of human industry these
would have passed unnoticed but for the fact
that they were a collection of the stomachs of
little birds, formed with incredible patience
and pains, in a thirty years study, by Florent
Prevost, the eminent French naturalist.
They were designed to show, by actual demonstration, the objects upon which these
little creatures feed during each month in the
year, and thereby enable us to form some
estimate of their immense value to mankind.
It is well known that in many districts in
Europe, the wanton destruction of small birds
has seriously interfered with the harvests;
that whole forests have been destroyed by
the ravages of some small wood-boring beetle,
" Stop," cried the bird-seller amazed,
which only the woodpecker can keep in
They're all escaping fast."
order; that by the multiplication of the wire
"That's
right," said Jack, and held the worm and other similar pests, actual famine
"
Jack and the Birds.
A British tar, who long had been
In foreign prison pent,
Now, peace restored, returned again,
Brimful of merriment.
A man bad got some birds for sale
Where Jack was passing by,
Who glanocd at the poor fluttering things
With pitying, angry eye.
Jack paused smid the gaping throng
Before the seller's stall:
"Now, harkyo, friend, just name your price
For birds, and cage, and all."
The prioe was named, the sum was paid,
Tho sailor seined the prize,
And, gaily opening wide the door,
Out a young linnet flies.
door
has been threatened and severe suffering exTill all were gone at last.
perienced. But a wiser spirit is growing up,
and
efforts hnve been made in our own LegJack,
doomed,
"been
liko
" Had you," said
islature to check the wanton destruction of
me,
useful birds, and to encourage that discrimIn prison long to lie,
inating knowledge of the habits of insect life
You'd better understand, my friend,
which would most usefully serve the farm
Tho sweets of Liberty."
How the Missionary Hymn was Written.—The iate Dr. Raffles, in a letter to Dr.
Lowell Mason, gives the following account
of the origin of the Missionary Hymn, which
is now sung the wide world over :
'"
Greenland's ioy mountains,
" From
From India's ooral strand," &o.
Heber, the rector of Hod net, married the
daughter of Dean Shipley, rector or vicar of
Wrexham, in North Wales. On a certain
Saturday he came to the house of his fatherin-law, who resided at the rectory or vicarage,
to remain over Sunday, and preach in the
morning the first sermon ever preached in
that church for the Church Missionary Society. As they sat conversing after dinner, in
the evening, the Dean said to Heber, 'Now
as you are a poet, suppose you write a hymn
for the service to-morrow morning.' Immediately he took pen, ink and paper and wrote
the hymn which, had he written nothing
else, would have immortalized him. He read
it to the Dean, and said, ' Will that do ? '
'Aye,' he replied, 'and we will have it
printed and distributed in the pews, that the
people may sing it after the sermon.' ' O,'
he adds, ' it will go to ''Twas when the seas
were roaring." And so he wrote in the corner, at the top of the page, ' 'Twos when the
seas were roaring.' The hymn was printed
accordingly."
and the garden.
Consented to Change the Subject.—A
Washington letter writer gives the following
history of a little circumstance that recently
occurred at the National Capital:
"John Bull is very fond of lecturing Brother
Jonathan on the manner in which his rebellious citizens are sometimes treated, forgetting the horrible atrocities which have so
often been committed by British soldiers and
sailors when in an enemy's country. A few
evenings since Lord Lyons, the British Minister here, was indulging, at a dinner party,
in some comments on the conduct of General
Wild's negro brigade during their expedition
into Virginia, and his Lordship concluded by
remarking that 'General Wild must be a
hard-hearted man.' ' Yes, my Lord,' replied
a gentleman sitting opposite, 'a true soldier
is always hard-hearted. 1 remember while
in England some ten years ago to have read
in the papers that when Sir Edmund Lyons,
your Lordship's father, went with his squadion to bombard Taganrog, in the sea of Azoff,
a delegation of the citizens waited upon him,
begging him to spare the place, which had
for years supplied a great portion of England
with breadstuffs, and they added that most
of the wheat owners were Austrian subjects.
But the Admiral only replied : 'So much the
worse for you,' and in two hours the whole
town was in flames, reducing many wealthy
foreigners as well as natives to beggary.'
His Lordship passed the wine and changed
the subject of conversation."
A patriotic old lady lately sent three
>king-caps as presents to officers in the
of the Potomac. One wag for General
ny
sde, one for some general who was a teeller, and the last for some general who
never indulged in profanity. General Hunt
took the temperance cap and General Williams, chief of Meade's staff, the anti-profan-
Naval.—H. It. M.'s steam frigate Sullej, RearAdmiral Kingcotne, arrived off this port on ThursColonization
6th, 17 days from Raiatea, Society Islands.
rejoice that one hallucination —that of colo- She is one of the finest frigates in the English Navy,
arc 600 borne
nizing our Blacks in some tropic isle, or re- 8066 tons register, and her engines
our harbor, and bas
She
was
unable
to
enter
power.
outside
of
our
own
been
country—has
gion
anchored outside. She sailed again on the 'Jth for
seasonably and thoroughly exploded at a Vancouver's Island. The following is a list of her
comparatively small expense. Only a small officers :
Collapsed.—We
heartily day, May
portion of the $150,000 appropriated has
been spent—only a few of the contemplated
victims have been lured away, and a good
share of those have come back alive ; yet
colonization is thoroughly laid out. We
trust it has kicked its last.
To colonization by tho Blacks we have
not the least objection. We have often and
earnestly urged their best men to undertake
and impel it. Whenever they shall choose
to migrate to Hayti or Liberia, or elsewhere,
managing their own business and disbursing
their own money, we shall bid them God
speed. But to all political colonization
to all colonization which regards and treats
able-bodied, industrious, upright people as
nuisances to be abated, damaged stock to be
pushed off at all events—we are irreconcilably hostile. We need more—not fewer—
working men in our country—shall needsuch
for years. Better export Gold than humble,
useful Labor. Let us hope that this truth
may never again be denied in any deliberate
action of our Government or People.—New
Rear Admiral—John Klngcome.
Secretary—i, R. G. Browne.
Flag Lieutenant—R. 0. 8. Paslcy.
Aunt. Paymaster and Secretary* Cleric—A. NettleUm.
Secretary'i Clerk—C P. Skinner.
Captain—T. P. Coode.
Commander—T. B. M Sullrnn.
Senior Lieutenant— ll K. Stewart.
Lieutenant!— ll. F. Fox, K. 0. Hall, R. E. Btoptord.
Gunnery Lieutenant—W. U. Maxwell.
Matter— W. 11. Sharp.
Chaplain—Rev. J. Canton.
Surgeon—W. Patrick.
Paymatter—J. Donald.
Chief Engineer—}. RoHry.
Attitt. Engineer!—T. Athinson, J. Walah.
Sub-Lieutenant—C. W. Talbot.
Second Matter—A. W. Miller.
Captain R. M. L. J.—T. Msgln.
Second Lieutenant R. M. L. J.—C. A. L. Moon.
Engineer—J. Baptist.
Attut. Enginecri—ll. R. Willi, T. Gray, 11. Rlgby, A. T.
Reeve.
tlunner— 11. Qulthard.
Uoattivtiin—C. (J. Wcbli.
Carpenter—X. Austin.
Midthipmen—V. P. Foot, Hon. P. 8. Stanhope, E. P. W.
Noble, K. U. Elwes, 0. Q. K. Crawfurd, E. ¥. Drove, W. 1,.
Mormon, B. D. Acland, W. N. Wllllnk, C. Ouruuer, T. W. 8.
DOWDCS.
ClstaS—■. 11. Card, A. T. C. Clarko.
Matter't Jniilnli-W. Penwlck, W. R. fox.
DCPEaNUHEBABIES.
Lieutenant—K. L. Trafford.
Suti-Litutl naiit X C. 0. West.
Wanner— 11. W. M« n. r».
Mtdnhipmcn— (luy Mahiwaring. A. M. '.enhson. 0. 11. Lejc«it. C. X lloiw, C. 8. Donncr, A.(I. Hill, H. R. Ml Ha.
York Tribune.
Cterkl—K. M. Ommanoey, W. Rtntool.
Attitt. Engineer—W. P. Davit.
Cadets—W. T. Goodrldge, A. Owjrn.
Plaint
merinfluential
Parsee
Liberal.—Five
Midthifman—O. R. Rethell.
chants in London have recently contributed
Attittimt clerk— B. K. Lark.
£600, (equal to t2,500,) to be appropriated
In tbis connection, the following item, whiob ws
to the support of the negroes emancipated find in the Panama Star of a Ist* dale, may be inI
under the proclamation of the President of teresting
It Is not Improbable that a change in the command of 11. B.
will shortly take plaoe. In the event
the United States. One-third of this sum M. squadron In the PacificRear-Admiral
Klngcome accepting the
a flag-officer senior to
has been received by Gov. Andrew, through ofvacant
service pension, the latter offioer will be next tor promowhen thisadvancement
and
Vice-Admiral,
fiussell
Stuaris.
tion
the
rank
or
to
Mr.
does take plaoe, It will be necessary todecide upon hit successor
spread
In England thatRearthe
Pacific
rumor
has
been
In
A
will be offered the
Departureof His Majesty.-The Royal Yacht Admlral the Ron. JameaRobert Drummand
flag-ship
will be the Fredeexpected
command.
It
Is
that
his
JVeAimasno, took her departure on Wednesday, the 24th ult.
tons, and MM horse-power, whlah
guns,
rick
William,
8,941
74
battery
Punohbowl,
find
from
the
on
for Kauai. Salutes were
will be shortly commissioned st Portsmouth.
and from the Russian corvette Catavala.
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THE FRIEND, JUNE, I 864.
ADVERTISEIVIEM-TS
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Information Wanted!
Respecting Makiel Cunningham, wholeft New Bedford Jooa
17,1848, u seaman on board the->William Hamilton," CapUln
DR. J. MOTT SMITH,
Shockley. Any information will be gladly received by the Ed*
DENTIST.
Itor, or Mr. Ntcholaa Cunningham, No. 242 Friend street, Bea406-ly
Office comer of Fort and Hotel Streets.
ton, Mass.
Respecting Clark Peek, late chief mate of ship "Hamilton,"
E.
M.
HOFFMANN,
D.,
of Bridgeport, Conn., who left the ship at Honolulu in 1843. Physician and Surgeon, Makee'sBlock, corner
Queenand Kaa
Any information will be thankfully received by Mr. William H.
373-lv
liumanu streets.
Johnson,Kan Jose, California, or by the Kditor.
Respecting WaUn-n H. Uid/oio, of Carobrldgeport. He was
STANOENWALD,
D.,
11.
M.
heard fmm In 1800, bound North on a whaling cruise, ou board
the Qoorye and Mary. Please coram unicate with the Editor,
II
Lydla.
-Mrs.
Matilda
Cam
Mass.
port,
or
brii life
ess,
Late New York City Dispensary Physlcisn, member of the
Respecting Henry Tiffany, of Lennox, Mass. Heboarded
Medico-chlrurglcal College, and of the Pathological Society
at the Bailor's Home In 1800. Any Information will be gladly
of New York.
by
or
the
received by Mrs. Marlon French, of Lennox, Mass.,
Office at the corner of Fort and Merchant Streets. Residence In
Editor.
Nuuanu Valley, opposite that of K. O. Hall, Bsq. 383-ly
Respecting Amrl C. Qorkam, who sailed from New Bedford
with
C. 11. WETMORE, M. D.
In a whale ship for the Pacific. Please communicate
SAILOR'S HOME!
PHYSICIAN AND BURCEON,
IT. 8. Consul, Honolulu, the Editor, or his brother James 8.
PHYSICIAN St SURGEON,
Uorham, Williamsburg, N. Y. Also, should ship
HILO, HAWAII, S. I.
touch at Honolulu, Capt. Kelly is requested to call upon the
N. B.—Medicine Chests carefully replenished at the
Seamen's Chaplain.
S-tr
Respecting, Arnold R. Austin, of Providence, R. 1,, who
HILO DRUG STORE.
left the ship Rodman,about 1862, at Honolulu. Perhaps Capt.
tipencer may recall this man. If so, please communicate with
Mrs. C. B. Austin of Providence or editor of the Friend.
Importer and Dealer In Hasdwass, Uctlssy, Mscbasics
Respecting Jamet Reitty, formerly mate of brig "Josephine."
Tools and Aobiccltcsal larLBMSBTs, For street, HonoAny information will be gladlyreceived by the Chaplain, or by
873-ly
lulu.
his brother, Daniel Kellly, care Matthew McPorlan, 007 Water
a. A. r. caarss
shirks* rice,
Street, New York.
Honolulu.
Honolulu.
Respecting Albert Stout Watkint, belonging to Schuyler
Co., N. V., supposed to be attached to some vessel In the PaciC.
BREWER
CO.,
fic,
lie left home In 1867. This information la sought hy
Charles McCllntlc, U.S. Hospital, Honolulu,and Morgan Stout,
Schuyler Co., N. Y. Please communicates;with the Editor of
the Friend.
Honolulu. Iluhn. H. I.
Respecting Atlin McDonald, who lett the United States In
—RKFKK TO—
1866. Hehas been engaged In ttie North Pacific whaling busiJohs. M. Hood, Rag.,
Now York.
ness. Any Information will be gladly received by the ChapJ
AMRS HITRNBWBLL, Km|., \
lain, or by his mother, Mrs. Anna McDouald, No. 62, Washing£si|., >
Crarlsh
Boston.
Brbwrr,
ton Street, Newport, K. I.
11. A. Parses, Ka i.,
Respecting Octaviut Myth, who. on the 23d of January,
MSSSKS. Ml'Rl'Rß Si Mkrrii.l, I
Bm W.—l—»
1847, at Tahiti, shipped on board the French whaleshlp
Cess. Wolcott Bsooss, Ksq., {
"»n<!l
44 Ferdinand" tvnd was discharged at Honolulu, the 13th of
MssVjaS. Wat, Post ac k Co.,
Hongkong.
December, -of same year. His family have not since heard
Masses. Pbki.b, llubbbll it C0.,....Mani1a.
from him. His father, D. O. Blyth, resides in Colchester,
MB-ly
Essex, England. Any Information will he gladly received by
the editor, or K. C. Wyllle, Esq.
SAX'L. S. OAITLR.
J. B. ATHSRTON.
SHOH. S. OOORS
Respecting Alonxo John Appleton, of Kittery, Maine, who
CASTLE A COOKE,
has been reported at Honolulu, on board whaleshlp Phoenix."
Any Information will gladly be received by the Editor, or Mr. Importers and Wholesale and Retail dealers in General Merchandise, In the Fireproof Store In King street, opposite tha
Edwin S. Appleton, Kittery, Navy Yard Village, Maine, U. 8.
Seamen's Chapel.
Respecting Henry Ayth/ord. Any person having knowledge
of this Individual, (a native nf London, England,) who arrived
AGENTS FO
Dr. Jaynes Medicines,
at Ne* London July 30, 1846, In the ship Charles Carroll,"
Sewing Machines,
Wheeler
Wilson's
A
from Desolation Island, will he remunerated by communicating
The New England Mutual Life Insurance Company, cash
the information to Henry P. Haven, New Loadoa, Conn., er to
t'i,3M,ooo,
assets
the Editor of the Friend.
Raynolds, Devoe k Pratt—lmporters and Manu'acturersof
Paints, Oil and Varnish,and Cryatal Coal Oil,
C. Van Home k Co.'s Carriages and Carriage Materials.'.,
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Msvir
AI>LEIs A CONWAY,
SEVERANCE.
ATJOTIONBBR.
AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Fire-proof Store, Robinson's Bnildinc,
_
QL'KKN STRICT, HONOLULU.
Will continuebusiness at the new stand.
871-ly
J. 11. COLK,
f. svssbtt.)
MS-ly
GEO. W. VOLLUM,
BOOK-BINDER,
HAV'*»
*
f>r binding
Newspapers,
Old
Music,
Books, &c, Ac.
Orders from the other Islands should be accompanied with
particular directions as to the style, and if the work Is to
match volumes previously bound, a sample volume should be
All orders left
prompt attention.
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CAPTAIN AND MRB. OAT.
Managers.
M'ausa.
j.
111,It It
IHcRVER A
o. asaaru.
11.1
Commission Merchants
MB
AUCTIONEERS,
Hit l and
»00
(nlirornla
Street.
it wrix o.
OF TIIK
* wALSO,i AOKNTB
Honolulu
San Francisco &
Packets.
Particularattention given to tho sals and purchase of msr
chandise, ships' business, supplying whaleshlps, negotiating
exchange. So.
XT All freight arriving at Saa Francisco, by or to the Ho.
nolulu Line of Packets, will be forwarjed rsss or ooamssios.
XT Exchange on Honolulu bought and sold. JCm
—asraaascaa—
Messrs. Wilcox,Ricnians k Co.,
Honolulu
HscxrsLD
H.
A Co.,
" O Bsswss s> Co.,
"
Bußor*Co.
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Dr. B. W. Wood
Hon. E. H. Alls*,.
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DO. WITRRXIN, Esq.,
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BOOKS AMD INSTRUMENTS FOR THE
MARINER.
D. N. FLITNER'B Watch sod Jewelry
Establishment, in Kaahumanu street, will be
AT
Offlce, orer the P. C. AdrertiserOffice,
41.V3m
*
CASTLE
H. L. CHASE.
COOKE,
Wheeler & Wilson's
SEWING MACHINES!
I'iriS
awarded the highest prise above all ■uropean and American
MACHINEHAS ALLTHK LATEST
Imp,ovements,and, Inaddftlon to former premiums, was
—ALSO—
Mast-head Olassee and Marine Telescopes.
—ALSO—
Chronometers and Chronometer Watches.
—ALSO—
English Chart* of North and Sooth Patriae.
—ALSO—
A groat variety of other articles useful te the
—AND—
Mariner.
Many ornamental articles, inoluding Breast Pins,
Rings, Cups, &0., Ac.
Partioular attention given to repairing and rating
Chronometers.
at
JOHN
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THE
Sewing Maohines at the World's exhibition in PARIS In IMI,
at the Exhibition In London in ISB2
H. M. Whitney's Bookstore will receive and
The evidenceof the superiority of this Machine la found la the
a_ tf
record of Ita sales. In 1841—
The Graver k Baker Company, Boston,
TheFlorence Company, MaaaachuaetU,
THOS. WATERHOUSE,
TheParker Compass, Connecticut,
Importer and Dealer in General Merchandise. Honolulu, R. I
J. M. Stager *> Co., New York,
w
—RRKRINOIS—
Finkle
k Lyon,
Ills (x. R. 0. Willis,..Hon. 18. F. Ssow, 15q.,...Honolulu
Ouas. W. Howland, Delaware,
>'
Dimobd A Bos,
| Taos. Srsscsa, Bsq
Hlio
11. Greenwood k Co., Cincinnati, 0.,
«■ Diokissos, Ksq.,. Uihalna. Mcßobr«.Mrrbjll,.Ban Fran.
N. 8. C. Perkins, Norwalk. 0.,
CW. Brooks A C0.,..Hen F. I G. T. Lawtor, Ksq.,
Wilson H. Smith, Connecticut,
fosis, Bros, k Co.
| Fisld k Rio
New York. sold 18,640, whilst the Wheeler k Wilson Company, of Bridge
Wilcox, Ricbards A Co., Honolulu.
port, mads and sold 1»,T» during the same period.
SM-ly
XT Ple-ae* Call and Examine.
II tf
sent with the Job.
a
found the following works :
Almanacks for 1862.
Merchant's, Shipmaster'sand Meohanio 'a Assistant.
Laws of the Sea.
UNDERSIGNED IS PREPARED TO
The Art of Sailmaking.
Lake Ambrotypes and Photographs. Also Cartes da
—also—
Vlslte In a sty If second to none In Honolulu.
Ship's Compasses and Dividers.
Specimens can be seen at the Gallery, next door to the Post
AGENTS FOR
REMOVED BAC TO THE OLD
Mission Bindery, Is now prepared to execute
all orders
Books. Pamphlets,
FIRE WOOD ON HAND.
.
PHOTOGRAPHS.
AUOTIOKTEEn.
(acoosssoa to a.
At his late rooms, Queen Street.
KAWAIIIAK. HAWAII,
Will continue the Oeneral Merchandise and Shippingbusines*
at the above port, where they are prepared to furnish lhe
Justly celebrated Kawalhae Potatoes, and auch other re*
emits sa are required by whale ships at theshortestnotion
and on the mostreasonable terms.
373-1 j
est—Jsw[,
Honolulu, Maroh 1, 1861.
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Offioers' table, with lodging, per week,.
Stamens' do. do.
do.
do.
Shower Batha on the Premises.
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Commission & Shipping Merchants,
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THE FRIEND:
MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO
PERANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE,
TEM-
PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY
SAMUEL €. DAMON.
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...
TERMS:
Ons copy, per annum,
Twooopies.
Five copies,
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�THE FRIEND, JUNE, 1864.
48
Mr. Beecher at Paris—[Extract from
his letter to the IndependenU—" Our first
Sabbath in Paris was a bewilderment. It
was not so much a variation in the mode of
keeping- Sunday, as a total destruction of
our ideas of Sabbath keeping. Business
goes on; the streets are thronged with people bent on pleasure, and the very air is filled,
not with peace, but with social exhilaration,
with pleasure and bustle, in short, not with
any suggestion of another world, but with
every phase of the enjoyment of this world.
In our land, it may be that the cheerful and
and social elements arc too much excluded
from religion ; but here it is religion that
seems to be shut out from the Sabbath
all its worldly enjoyments! Beneath my
room I count a hundred laborers at work
on the new opera-house. In the streets
teams trail their usual loads. The shops
display their wares, and nothing in the exterior aspect of the city would have revealed
to me the day if my calendar had not indicated it. Yet a great change had tuken
place, and that at the wish of government,
there is far less secular business transacted
than formerly, and that even those stores
that keep open in the morning are closed at
noon, that their occupants may mingle with
the universal amusements of the day."
XT Bark Smyrniote Burdllt, reports—Tug lea 20 minutes
of V, Wednesdsy, A. M. 13th April, snd was telegraphed on
Thursday
morning, 6th May, at daylight—First three days of
PORT OF HONOLULU, S. I.
passage, moderate winds from N. W., since which time, light
winds varying from W. 8. W. to 8. 8. R.
26—First
ARRIVALS.
XT Report of bark Comef, Oreen—Sailed April
Aye days was within one hundred miles or San Francisco with
April 26—Am wh shin Splendid, of Kdgartown, 20 mos. out calms, sines which have had light variable winds) mads the
with 96 bbls sperm, season: 840 bbls., voyage.
land on Uie eve of the 12th Inst, 17 dsyi passage.
May I—Am clipper ship Lookout, Nugent, 16 days fromBan
Franolson, to Messrs. Wlloox, Richards A Co.
PORT OF HILO.
6—Am clipper bark Smyrnlots, Bunlltt, 21 days from
San Francisco, to Messrs. Aldrlch. Walker k Co.
6—ll. B. M. steam frigate SutleJ, 17 days from Ralatea,
ARRIVALS.
Society Islands.
S—Am wh ship John Y. West, Tinker, from Hllo.
Herman, 11 months out, 170 bbls
April
Osceola,
16—Bark
ft—Am wh bark Naasau, Green, 6 mos. out from N. 11.;
sperm oil, last from Palta.
100 bbls sp.
Bark
John
West,
Sluker, 128dsys fromNew BedP.
16—
7—Am wh ship Arnolds, Ilarrli. from Hllo.
ford, has taken nothing.
X- Am wh hark Merlin, Uaker. from Hllo.
bark
Corel,
Crandall,
44 mos. from New BedIB—Am wh
12—Hamburg clipper ship Arracan, Kuhlken, 21 days
ford, clean.
from San Francisco en routo for Chlt'S.
ship
from Home 46 bbls on
Arnolds,
llawes,
21—Am wh
12—Am wh ship Jos. Maxwell, Chase, from Lahaina.
the passage, reports nothing.
12—Am clipper bark A. A. Kldrldge, Bennett, 18 days from
6
mos. from New BedBaker,
28—Am wh bark Merlin,
San Francisco, with mdse to Aldrlch,Walker a> Co.
ford, 00 blila sperm, vis Talcahuann, at which
13—Am dipper bark Comet, Oreen, 17 days from San
shipped
heroil
home.
port she
Franclaoo, with mdse to Wllcos, Richards k Co.
SO—Am wh bark Waverley, Holley. 6 mos. from New
14 -Am dipper ship Amo, Nason, from Ilowland's Island,
Bedford, clean.
leaking.
4( mos. from
14—Ham. bark Hongkong, from Manilla, with mdse to May I—Am wh liark Jos. Maxwell, Chase,
'Fair Haven, clean.
Chung lloon a Co.
mi*,
out from
IS—Am wh bark Canton Packet, Allrn, !>i
New Bedford.
Lost Boatof the Asterion.
18—8chr Mary, Kngllsh, 28 days from 9au Francisco.
IV—Am sell Ariuiiiia, St. Denis, 23 days from La Pas via
(See Friend," January,1864.)
Hllo.
lliKKlin,
days
from
Charles,
14
(Jir tbr llakbos or Honolulu, I
clipper
ship
St.
21—Am
San Francisco en route of Baker's Island.
Thursday, May 2otb, 1864. >
13mos.
bark
of
New
Nluirod,
Clsrk,
Redford,
24—Am wh
Rsv. 8. C. Da.os,—Dear Air.—By request of Capt. Wllley
out with 200 sperm sod 36 whale.
26—Am clipper ahlp Ladoga, 21 days (rom San Francisco. I write to inform you of the chief officer of the 111-fated ahlp
27—Bark Constitution, from Puget Sound via Hllo.
Atttrion. I suppose you have the particulars from Captain
31—Clipper ship Danube, 16 'lays from San Francisco,
he left Baker's Island. Owing to currents
bound to Baker's Island, bringing; the Y. 8. mall. Hurd up to the time
and not having chronometer time, he was unable to find Howland's Island, after trying some fifty-six hours. He then hud
DEPARTURES.
to do the next best thing, as It was Impossible to gel back to
April 23—Am wh ship Corinthian, Lewie, for Arctic.
Baker's. He wilh the reet of the boat's crew were in the boat
•J3— Am wh ahlp C. W. Morgan. Landers, (Or Arctic.
nlnedsyi, without seeing Isml, and at the dawn of the 10th
for
Arctic.
Church,
23—Am wh ship Aurora,
they were overjoyed with the sight of land, which proved to be
23—Am wh ship K. Swift, Pontiui, for Arctic.
24—Am wh ship Mllo, llawes, for Arctic.
one of the Islands of King's Mill Group. I forget which It was.
26—French wh ship Ouslave, Vauxpres, (or Ocholsk.
For dght days they had nothing to est nor wster to drink. He
fur
26— Hawbark R. W. Wood, Ueerken,
Bremen.
wss on this Island six weeks before he hail a chance to get
28—Am clipper ship Mary Robinson, McCleave, for Howswsy. At the end of that time a smsll schooner,which wss in
land's Island to load guano.
30—(lld'g wh brig Comet, Wllhelm, for Ochotsk.
the oil trade, touched there. The schooner's name was ClarMay 2—Am bark Yankee, Com. I'aty for San Francisco.
ence, of Sydney, and which,after cruising from one Island to
6—Am wh ship Splendid, Cleveland, for a cruise.
another, returned to that port, where he (Mr. Alrick) arrived
6—Am wh ship Ilillman, Macomber, (or the North.
7—Am wh bark Naasau, Qreen, for Arctic.
safe and well last February. I was st that time in the AmerB—H. B. Ms. Steam frigate SutleJ, Rear-Admiral Kingican ship Black Hauk, Captain Beth Doanc. Ws were In Nswcome, for Vancouver's Island.
caaUe st tho timehe srrlved In Sydney. Captain Doane sent
9—Am wh bark Merlin, Baker, for Arctic.
o—Am wh ihip Arnolda, llawes, for Arctic.
for him to oome to Newoa.tle, which he did, sod took passage
B—Haw wh bark Kamehameha V., Long, for Arctic.
with us from thence to Ban Francisco, and arrived April 20th>
0— Haw wh brig Victoria, Fish, for Arctic.
1864. As soon as we arrivedhe sent s dispatch to his wife.
14—Ham clipper ahlp Arracan (or Hongkong.
He had s free passage given him, and left In the steamer for
IK—Am bark Smyrnlote, Bunlett, for San Francisco.
10—ling ship llrecliln Castle, Parkinson, for Hongkong.
his home sod family, the first or this month, and I trust he la
20—Am bark Cambridge, Brooks, for Portland, Oregon.
now happy with his dear wife st home—an, If yoo write, ho will
21—Kng bark Bessie, Oay, for Nllhau.
21—Am clipper ship St. Charles, Hlggins, for Baker's be there to receive It He spoke very highly of the treatment
Island.
he received st the King's Mill Oroup, snd thought lie should
27—Am clipper sh Lagoda, for Ilowland'sbland.
Use to live there If he bad his family.
27—Ross corvette Calavala, for a cruise.
Yours respectfully,
William Causes,
PASSENGERS.
Chief officer of shipLadoga.
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Sabbath in Paris.—We have known that
the Catholic dignitaries of France were
alarmed at the tendencies of the 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, and societies for the better observance of Sunday
have been formed in most of the towns.
The only paper in the world specially devoted to the Sunday question, "l'Observateur
dv Dimanche," 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 man who neglects or despises
it unmakes himself.—N. Y. Journal of Com'
merce.
Constitutional Convention.—The elecTor Bar Tbascisco—per Ysnkee, May 2—Mrs A D Oarttion of Delegates will take place on Monday, wrtght.
Mary Cartwrlght, Miss Bell, Mlas Arthur, Rev Mr
the 13th instant. The Convention is ex- BalUles, Miss
Miss Flln, Mr Stoddard. Miss Sloddsrd, Mrs 8 II Dowaett, Mr and Mrs 1 C King, child and servant, C Bloom, Mr
pected to convene on Thursday, July 7th.
Wilson, J II Corning.—Steerage, J Shingle, Dan Scott, Andrew
MARRIED.
C—T-CiUTiLi—By th« Rot. Eli Corwlo, on U»
•"otafot Bay M, Mr. Thomai Tonpleton Dougherty, to Min
Jaani.W. Oaliw.ll, daughter of A. Caldwell, Beq., U. 8. Conon! at ttmmy.
Wtum Caowmo.caa—By th. Rot. J. 8. Onn, M»y IT.
JohnBWMtt to Mln Carrie Orownlouburg.
DIED.
DnwD-Is Hammm, May ft, Mr.. Illen Diokoooon Dhaood,
•"■■"ay* »»» of Wm. H. Dimood, Ban,.,
I**^ 1 T *2
J. T. W.terhouee, of thli city, and
•"•JU"U,?'!Mr
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to
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Intiodeot
Weeloyan
Mlatooi In Anatr.la.laand Polyopia.
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Ma 0r
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author llrm In Canada wo*.
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Owni0,Wltaon,00 alim.
"elding In Alameda County, naar Oakland,
£??" B.
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MEMORANDA.
MARINE JOURNAL.
Nelson, B Hatch, H C Wood.—l6cabin and 6 steerage.
For Bsshbn—per R W Wood, April 27—Major F Millar, R
X Chamberlayne, O F Pflugsr.
From Sab Fraroisoo—psr Smyrnlole, May 6—Wm T Brig
ham, Horace Mann, Mrs lllllebrand. Master Hlllebrand, Thos
Cross, Bob! Cross.' Alfred Mauna. W.Bartlett, C A Peabody, 8
A Newton, Nln Hook—ll.
From Bss Tsasomoo—per A. A. Kldredge, May 12—Mrs
nag hn and S children, Mr A Miller, Captain Lee, sad 1 steerage passenger.
From Sas FsASCtsco—per Comet, May 13—Mrs Msry Sheldon, Mrs Kthehnda Pleroe, Mr Bdward Pierce, Mrs Mary X
Btrobrldge, Mr Tully Strobrldge, Mrs Kmlly X tlrlfnn, Samuel
8 II Roberts, Alfred Chater, Andrew Stark, Miss Sarah L Beneon Madams Dc Varlgny, Master Dc Varlgny, 2 MUaes Dc
Varlgny and servant, J D Rdwsrds, Franklin R Scott, Mr Colin
Campbell. JohnMcGregor, Mrs JamesM Oreen. Master Charles
Oreen, Miss Llssle Oreen.—Steerage—Ah Chu, Celesta Merlgnoot, Frances llanoum.
From Marila—per Hongkong, May 14—Along, Atung,
Aslng, Asln, Atung, Achuck, Along, Alung—S cabin.
for Hosagoso—psr Brechin Cutis, May IU-Alyng, Ahll,
Achuck and son, Pocassa, Akum—6 cabin.
For Bah Fraroisoo—per Smyrnlole, May 10—Mrs BnrdlU,
Miss ■ Peck, Mrs Collar, H Oltmanns md Lady, Peter Lascar,
0 A Castle, Dr H Sungenwsld, Cspt W Stott, A 0 Campbell,
John Cook, Achu—l2 cabin.
For PoBTLAHD-per Cambridge, May 20—Wss Jonas, 0
Smith, Alex Campbell, J Thomas, II Wllllasaa-6sabln.
Arrivals at
Talcahuano, 1864.
ssrosTßO VOR TRS ABVRRTISBR, ST I. t. VA« IBOSS.
17—Bark Sunbeam, Goodrich. Came In to Isavs the
Captain, who was sick. She went out on a short
cruise In charge of the mate Mr. Toley. Capt. G.
died March »th. Ills funeral wss attended by
the masters, officers, men of vessels In port and
many residents. Capt. Wood, (formerly in bark
Aotlve) will take charge of the Sunbeam.
sperm all told,
17—Bark Mary A Susan, llowland, 2000
had taken 600 bbls sperm, off Ouapho In 26 days.
Me.
bound
to San
Falmouth,
17—Ship Resolute, from
Francisco, earns In for water.
bound
to San
Rio
Janeiro,
27—Ship Chapman, from
Francisco, short of water.
bad
not
from
cruise,bound
home,
20—Bdward, Bmolley,
seen a whale for IS months.
nothing
since
home,
Msrch I—Ooloonda, Wlnslow, cruise,
leaving here last year, came in leaking.
260 sp. lwrt
2—D. Franklin, Manchester, cruise,
year. She Is sold with her inventory for $6000.
the
North.
and will be fitted from here for
6—Merlin, Baker. »6 days from New Bedford, 00 bbls
sperm, bound North.
e-Presldent, Maoey, cruise, home, 280 sp. year, 1300
all told,and came In leaking 6,000 strokes In 24
hours.
miv.
6—Benjamin Cummlngs, Briggs, cruise, ISO sp. 600
wh. year.
7—Nautilus, Bwaln, cruise, home, 1300 all told,
a—Vigilant, Colo, orulse, home, 40 sp. 460 all told.
10—Ship Jlreh Perry, Sherman, 700 sp. 1300 wh. all
told 100 sp. 280 wh. since leaving Tahiti. Itsported bark Ulpaey, 1100 wh. 260 sp. all told
Reported bark Isabella, 1600 sp. 200 wh. sll taM.
Feb.
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I'.rJi.lT. 1864.
Sermons In behalf of Foreign and Home Missions
Meeting of the Hawaiian Evangelical Association
Rev. W. P. Snow
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Commencement Week
Abraham Lincoln and Aidy Johnson for President
Robert Gould Shaw
The Church Lives—Man Dies
1810—Weloome- 1884"
Rrbelllon In New Zealand
NcwKdltlonof the Hawaiian Bible
U. 8. Christian Commission
I'ageof tha New Hawaiian Dictionary
Curious Pacts
Letter by President Lincoln on Kentucky Affairs
Annusl Examination and Exhibition of Oahu College
Uen. Sherman's Sentiments
MarinaNews, etc
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HONOLULU, JULY 1, 1864.
in Hawaiian, in behalf of Home Evangelization, before the united native congregations of Honolulu, and the delegates of the
Hawaiian Evangelical Association, Sabbath afternoon, June 26th, at Mr. Smith's
Church, from the text I. John 4: 11. Ist,
consider God's love to the Jews ; 2nd, consider His love to us of Hawaii nei; 3d, consider what we ought to do because of God's
love to us—we ought to love one another, &c.
This sermon of the Rev. M. Kuaea, was
delivered in a most eloquent and impressive
manner. The large native and foreign audience was held in fixed attention for nearly
an hour. The speaker showed that he was
" a workman that needeth not be ashamed."
After the sermon a collection of 579 50
was taken in aid of the funds of the Ha
waiian Evangelical Association.
The exercises were concluded by the celebration of the Lord's Supper.
The Rev. A. 0. Forbes preached* sermon
in behalf of foreign missions, in Fort Street
Church, Sabbath evening, June 26th, from
the text, Mark 4: 26, 27. Ist, the agency
employed in the work of missions; 2nd, the
power accompanying that agency; 3d, the
certainty of the results.
In referring to the results of missionary
labors, Mr. Forbes gave a succinct and rapid
sketch of missions in Polynesia. It was remarkably well done, and we hope the sermon will be published, or parts of it at least.
It was followed by a collection of 532.
The sermon of Mr. Forbes concluded the
series of sermons in English and Hawaiian
at the appointment of the Hawaiian Evangelical Association. These several discourses
formed an interesting feature of the religious
services, at this annual gathering pf the
Protestant missionaries.
The Rev. L. H. Gulick preached a sermon
Sabbath evening, June 19th, at Fort Street
Church, in behalf of Home Evangelization,
from the text, John 17: 18, "As thou hast
sent me into the world ; even so have I sent
them into the world." The sermon was a
well delivered extemporaneous effort, urging
upon the audience the importance of laboring for the welfare of the Hawaiian people.
Some of the points were most forcibly and
felicitously enforced.
After the sermon a collection of $72 was
taken up in aid of the cause.
The Rev. H. H.Parker preached a sermon
in Hawaiian in behalf of foreign missionaries, at the Kawaiahao Church, Sabbath
morning, June 26th, before the united native
congregations of Honolulu, from the text,
Matt. 28: 19, "Go ye therefore, and teach
all nations." The speaker gave, Ist, a short
sketch of the early progress of Christianity.
2nd, he spoke of the nature of the gospel,
(a) universal in its adaptation to man's
wants, (b) progressive in its spirit, (c) it is a
saving gospel, (d) it renews and infuses new
President Lincoln's letter, on page
life, («) it is everlasting. 3d, reasons why
Hawaiian churches should take hold in 54th, is worthy of a careful perusal.
earnest, to carry forward the work of sending
A suttee recently took place at Rajpootans, India,
all th* parties enjafwd In It ***. niiad and
the gospel to the islands " beyond us."
The Rev. Moses Kuaea preached a sermon atwaly pat_a«d.
Meeting
of the Hawaiian
Evangelical
Association.
MEMBERS PRESENT, FROM
Hawaii—T. Coan, D. B. Lyman, C. H.
Wetmore.
Maui and Molokai—D. Baldwin, J. F.
Pogue, W. P. Alexander, A. 0. Forbes, S.
Nueku.
Oahu—E. W. Clark, L. Smith. P. J.
Gulick, L. H. Gulick, A. Bishop, S. C.
Damon, L. Andrews, H. H. Parker, G. P.
Judd, E. O. Hall, S. N. Castle, B. W.
Parker, J. S. Emerson, S. Kahoohalahala,
M. Kuaea, A. Kaoliko, J. Bicknell, S. Kuaihelani.
Kauai—J. W. Smith, D. Dole, E. Johnson, A. Wilcox.
Delegates from Maui—J. Kahale, S.
Kamakahiki, P. Kanaina.
Oahu—W. D. Alexander, J. li, W. N.
Pualewa, W. E. Pii.
Kauai—H. J. Wana, G. W. Lilikalani,
Samuela E. Kaula.
We would direct the reader's attention
the sketch of " Robert Gould Shaw," the
gallant commander of the immortal " Massachusetts 64th." This sketch is worthy of
special notice, from the fact that it was
written by an English lady, and published
in an English Magazine. Thus far in the
history of the civil war in America, the
English press has most reluctantly awarded
praise to the soldiers and officers of the
Union army; while the English language
seemed quite too meagre wherewith to extol
the chivalry of the South. We shall be a
little interested to tee how the English will
greet the nomination of Abraham Lincoln,
for his second term, as an open Abolitionist!
to
Rev. W. F. Snow.—We are happy to
learn by recent letters, that this gentleman
has received a call from a Congregational
Society, at Grass Valley, California. He
writes under date of June Oth, " I find here
a pleasant Church, a flourishing Sabbath
School, and a good congregation.''
�TBE FRIEND, J I LV, 1864.
50
Commencement Week.
*It
is gratifying that the attention of the
inolul'.i public is turned aside for one week
the year, from the uniform monotonous
course of life, to attend the examination and
exhibition exercises of Oahu College. We
can now refer with some degree of exultation and pride to the exercises of commencement week. Tuesday and Wednesday,
June 14th and 15th, were devoted to the examination. In another column will be found
a copy of the programme. Before the interesting exercises are brought to a close, the
audience begin to feel that Solomon, that
ancient author, book-maker, and King, was
right in saying, " of making many books,
there is no end ; and much study is a weariness of the flesh." After listening to questions and answers, for six hours each day,
for two days, and then to be told by the
President that only a part of the classes
were examined, we really began to think ihat
teachers and pupils had been busy during the
pi*t year. There is no question but the
pupils of that institution have been thoroughly taught, and it is a source of regret to all
that the health of the President does not allow him to remain at his post, which he has
filled with so much credit to himself and
usefulness to those under his care. He has
been assisted by a corps of teachers, as might
be inferred from the examination, who have
labored with unwearied fidelity. By glancing at the programme, it will be seen that
the curriculum embraces a wide range of
study.
As one of the spectators, we cannot refrain
from expressing our thanks to the managers
of the examination exercises, that, during
the recess of each day, we should be invited
into the dining-room to partake of a lunch
that would have done credit to the managers
or ladies connected with the New England
"
Kitchen," at the Sanitary Fair at Brooklyn.
One feature of the Oahu College deserves a
special notice, the young ladies have there
learned not only the theory of bread-making,
but have also been taught a practical application of the chemical principles. The
young lad,, teo, know very well that there
are other species of roots beside Greek
"
woo."
Ths tsxhibition, at Fort Street Church, is
the crowning exercise of the College. We
call the attention of our readers to the programme of those exercises. These performances were highly satisfactory. Although
some of the gentlemen were younger than
those who have taken a part in former years,
yet.remarkably well did they sustain the
character of the institution. As an experiment, the Trustees adopted the rule
that all
spectators should be admitted by presenting
a ticket costing one dollar, and children half passed away since John Brown was hung in
price. The avails, it appears, have been Virginia for trying to free the slaves. On
devoted to the erection of a verandah the 19th of October, 1859, when old John
around the Recitation Hall, which was so Brown lay wounded, he was visited by Gov.
Henry A. Wise, Senator Mason and Air.
much needed.
Vocal music has always formed a promi- Vallandigham, (illustrious trio of traitors,)
nent feature among the branches taught at and alter a long conversation, in which
Punahou. So fur as might be inferred from Brown showed that he was a match for those
the pieces sung at the exhibition, the style of wily politicans, he concluded with these reteaching is just what it should be—less ar- marks :
that you had
tistic and operatic, but more taking to the
" I wish toyousay, furthermore,
the
better—all
of
people
Souih—prepare
popular car.
yourselves for a settlement of this question.
We are much gratified in announcing, It must come up
for settlement sooner than
that hereafter another exercise is to be added you are prepared for it, and the sooner that
to those of commencement week. We refer you commence that preparation the better for
You may dispose of me very easily.
to the oration and poem before the Alumni. you.
The neccessary steps have already been lam nearly disposed of now; but this question is still to be settled—this negro quesiion
taken to carry out this plan at the next anni- I mean. The entl
of that is not vet." Sec
versary. In due time, the public will be in- Brown s Life, by Kedpaih, page 5283.
formed respc.-ting the organization of an
It is difficult to realize the momentous re>
Alumni Association and ilie nppointment of olution in public sentiment which is now in
the orator and poet.
progress in the United States. John Brown
We conclude our remarks by staling that was not insane! It might almost be said,
the Trustees of Oahu College are doing all John Brown, in
1559. was the only sane
in their power to fill the vacancy of Mr. nnd man
in America! Where now are Wise,
Mis. Mills, and otherwise furnish nble and Mason and Vullandigham !! John Brown's
"
competent teachers to carry forward this in- soul is marching on."
stitution in its career of usefulness.
Abraham Lincoln and Andy Johnson
Nominated for President and Vice-President
at the Baltimore Convention.
This is one of the most important items
of news that has been flashed over the telegraphic wires. We received the news in
twelve and a half days from Baltimore. In
all human probability they will be elected.
Their election will stamp the policy of the
United States Government for the next four
years. There is to be no change in that
policy. The Union must, will and shall be
preserved.
What particularly interests us is the decided action of the Baltimore Convention in
regard to the slavery question. The policy
of the Government will hereafter be more
and more decided to put down the system.
One of the resolutions of that Convention
thus reads, " Resolved, that as slavery was
the cause and now constitutes the strength
of this rebellion, and must be always and
everywhere hostile to the principles of a republican government, justice and national
safety demand its complete extirpation from
the soil of the Republic." Another resolution sets forth that all soldiers, whether
white or negro, must be protected alike. As
soldiers they must be put upon an equality.
This is right. These are correct principles
and will eventually prevail.
Truly the world moves fast in these days.
The power of the United States Government is arrayed to put down slavery. This
is the A. D. 1864, and not five years bare
[From Macmlllan's Mafaalrje.|
Robert Gould
Shaw.
BY MRS. GASKELL.
I should like some of the readers of Macmillan to remember the name of the late
Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, ns the name of
one who gave up his life for what he believed
lo be right—deliberately risked and cheerfully laid down a prosperous, happy, beloved
and loving life.
Forgive me, dear American friends, il I
seem to trench a little too much on what is
personal. Before I end mv narrative I think
you will understand why I do it.
My first acquaintance with the Shaw family was in Paris, in the year 1855. Mrs.
Shaw and her young daughters were spending the winter there; Mr. Shaw had gone to
America to superintend the building of a
Inrge family house on Sfaten Island, the
pleasant suburb of New York. There was
only one son, Robert Gould Shaw, and he
was absent, from Paris at this time—study*
ing in Germany, I think. The family hat
been for nearly five years in Europe, traveling in Italy and Egypt, and stopping where
they liked, after the manner of wealthy Americans, and educating their children not after
the usual manner of wealthy people. I remember the large, pleasant suite of rooms,
looking in the Tuilenes gardens, occupied
by Mrs. Shaw and her daughters; the pretty,
thoughtful, original girls, clustering around
their sweet, loving mother; the birds and pet
animals which she taught them to care for
and attend to. I recollect scrape of the conversation of those days how Mrs. Shaw
spoke of her husband as the true and faithful descendant ol one of the Pilgrim Father*
who had left everything for conscience's sake,
how anxious she was that, while her daugh-
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THE FRIEND, JULY, 1 B*4.
ters were benefitted in every way by the real
advantages which Paris offered in the way of
intellectual education, they should not be
tainted by the worldliness and the love of
dress so often fostered by a residence there.
She spoke of the pity it wns thct the American <(irls in general were so encouraged by
the wealth of their parents, to spend great
sums of money on themselves, so that this
habit of expenditure always produced a selfindulgent character, nnd really often became
an obstacle to marriages of true love; and
then she went on to say how she and her
husband feared the adoption of riches as a
comparative standard of worth. But, again,
she was fully alive to the real advantages
that might be derived from wealth. One of
her daughters drew well, and loved animals ;
The
she had lessons (rom Rosa Bonheur.
he.use at Staten Island was to be a home not
merely lor their children, but for their children's friends ; each child was to have a sitting room and bed room, and an extra bedroom opening into the silling room for n
friend. These plans came lightly to the surfnce of conversation, and every now and then
1 bad glimpses unconsciously to my friend,
of what she and her husband felt to be the
deeper responsibilities of their position.
WVII, this happy, prosperous family returned to AmeriCH the next y _r. From
time to lime I gave English frientls going to
New York introductions lo the Shaws ; and
one and all spoke of the kind hospitality
which was shown to them—the bright home.
full treasures of European art. collected during their five years' travel; the upright, honomble father, the sweet mother, the eldest
daughter, now married and living at home
with her husband—(l thought how well the
education had answered that had led to a
marriage of true minds." to which no want
of riches on the distinguished husband's part
had proved an " impediment"—the pretty,
elegant daughters, playing at croquet on the
lawn, before the game was so common in
England—the noble, handsome, only son,
with both his parents character blended in
his, and a sunny life of | rosperity before him.
That was the last picture I had of the
home on Staten Island before the war broke
"
out.
4
the young men of the " upper ten thousand"
entered ; a dashing corps, splendidly horsed
and arrayed. I remember well how I used
to look lor nny mention of this 7th Lancers!
By-andby, perhaps b-fore the war had
deepened to grim, terrible earnest, Mrs. Shaw
sent me word how, unable almost to benr the
long separation from her only boy, she and
his sisters had gone to camp (I forgot where)
to see him. And then he was at home on
leave ; and then he was engaged to a sweet,
pretty young lady; and then—he had left the
gay regiment of the 7th Lancers, and had
gone to live with, and train and teach, the
poor forlorn colored people, " niggers,"' who
were going lo ficbt for the freedom of their
brothers in the South. The repugnance of
their Northerners to personal contact with
black or colored people has beerr* repeatedly
spoken of by all travelers in America.
Probably Colonel Shaw had less of this feeling than a Northerner would have had who
had been entirely brought up in America ;
but still it must have required that deep root
of willingness to do God's will out of which
springs the truest moral courage, to have enabled him to march out of New York at the
head of the Massachusetts 54th, all black or
colored men, amidst the jeers find scoffings of
the " roughs." and ihe contemptuous pity of
many who should have known better. Yet
this did Colonel Shaw, one day last spring,
with a brave trustful heart, leaving mother,
leaving new-made wife, to go forth and live
amongst bis poor despised, the first regiment
of niggers called into the field, nnd to share
their hardships, and to teach ihem the deepest nnd most precious knowledge that he had
himself.
Two months afterwards he was with them
before Fort Wagner, "sitting on the ground
and talking to his men." says an eye witness,
"very familiarly and kindly.'* He told them
how the eyes of thousands would look on the
night's work on which they were about to
enter; and he said, " Now, boys, I wont you
to be men !" He would walk along the line,
and speak words of cheer to his men. We
could see that he was a man who had counted the cost of the undertaking before him,
for his words were spoken so ominously, (remember the Confederates had openly threatened to make an especial aim of every white
officer leading colored troops,) his lips were
compressed, and now and then there was visible a slight twitching of the corners of the
mouth, like one bent on accomplishing or
dying. One poor fellow, struck no doubt by
the Colonel's determined bearing, exclaimed
as he was passing him ; Colonel, I will stay
"
with you till 1 die;" and he kept his word;
since.
he has never been seen
The 54th colored Massachsetts regiment
held the right wing of the storming column
that attacked Fort Wagner on the 18th of
July last. It went into action 650 strong,
and came out with a loss of a third of the
men, and a still larger proportion of officers,
but eight out of twenty-three coming out uninjured. The regiment was marched up in
column by wings, the fir*t being under the
command of Colonel Shaw. When 1000
yards from the fort, the enemy opened upon
them with shot, shell and cannister. They
I knew that my friends were deeply impressed with the sin of slavery ; they were
thoughtful abolitionists, and had taken part
in all political questions bearing upon the
subject both before and alter their residence
in Europe. I had letters on the subject of
the war as likely to atrect slavery, within a
month qr two after the affair at Fort Sumter.
They were not the fanatical letters of new
converts to an cpinion ; still less were they
the letters of people taking up a great moral
question as a party cry. They were the
letters of men and women deeply impressed
with the sense of a great national sin. in
which they themselves were, to a certain degree implicated ; and, without too much casting stone at others, they spoke of slavery as
a crime which must be done away with, and
the doing away of which they were not
erely willing, but desirous, to make their
The sacrifice has
vn personal sacrifices.
en made, and is accepted of God.
Presently I heaiuthat Robert Gould Shaw, passed through the storm and cheered and
c only son, had entered the 7th New York shouted as they advanced. When within a
sneers, the crack regiment into which all hundred yards of the fort, the musketry from
ir
it opened with such terrible effect that the
first battalion hesitated—only for an inst int.
Col. Shaw sprang forward, and, waving bis
sword, cried " forward, my brave boys," and,
with another cheer and shout, they rushed
through the ditch, gained the pirupet on tbe
right, and were soon hand to hand with tho
enemy. Colonel Shaw was one of ihe first
to scale the walls. He stood erect to urge
forward his men, nnd, while shouting to them
to press forward, he was shot dead and felt
into the fort.
His body was found with
twenty of his men lying dead around him,
two lying on his own body. In the morning
they were all buried in the same pit.
I must not forget to name one of Colonel
Shaw's men—one of his niggers" (ns the
Confederates called them,) when the Federals asked for his body the day nlier the
fight. "Colonel Shaw!" they said, "we
buried him below his niggers!" One of his
niggers was a Sergeant William Carney,
who caught the colors from a wounded colorbearer, and was the first man to plant tho
stars and stripe* on Fort Wagner. As he
saw the men falling back, himself wounded
in the breast, he brought the colors off, creeping on his knees, pressing his wound with
one hand, and with the other holding up the
banner, the sign of his freedom. The moment he was seen crawling into the hospital
with the flag still in his possession, his
wounded companions, both black and white,
rose from the straw on which they were lying
and cheered him until, exhausted, they could
cheer no longer. In response to this reception the brave standard-bearer said, "boys, I
but did my duty; the dear old flag never
touched the ground!"
And now Robert Gould Shaw is dead ; the
rich, prosperous young man, who might have
lived at his house in the beautiful home on
Staten Island, is dead. He, who might have
fought gallantly in splendid uniform on a
noble charger among his fellows in riches
and station, is dead—fighting among the
despised colored people, among whom the
last months of his life were passed—buried
beneath his niggers with contempt and insult.
It makes my heart burn when I read the
false statements sometimes put out by English papers to the effect that the higher class
of Northerners shirk their part of sacrifice
and suffering, nnd that, in fact, the Federal
regiments are filled with mercenaries, German or Irish. I, one English individual,
know of my own personal knowledge of
three only sons of rich parents, living in
happy homes, fullW gladness and hope, who
have left all—l will say it—to follow Christ;
and have laid down their lives, for no party
object, for no mere political feeling; but to
see if their lives might avail, if ever so little,
to set the captive free. And the mother of
one of these dead sons is giving, her friends
fear, far too liberally to procure comforts, and
even luxuries, for the Confederate prisoners
-
in Fort Lafayette.
Difficulties.-I tried to make crooked
things straight, till I have made these
knuckles sore, and now I must leave it to
the Lord.— John Newton.
a
Death is knife by which the ties of
earth are riven.
�THE FRIEND, JULY. 1864.
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THE FRIEND.
J'LV 1, 1804.
The Church Lives—Man Dies.
In years past we have attended the annual
meetings of the American missionaries.
Before the recent changes in their ecclesiastical organization, we confess our mind was
not a little oppressed when we looked around
upon a company of venerable and grey
haired men. The thought would force itself
upon our consideration, what is to come
when the " fathers have fallen asleep ?" We
could not evade the conclusion that in a very
few years those then active would pass away.
The problem now seems partially solved. A
new order of things has been initiated.
Suppose the pioneers of this mission do pass
away, and are, gathered to their fathers, the
church will still live, the work will still be
carried forward. Man may die, but the
church will survive.
Suppose a spectator visits the meetings of
the Hawaiian Evangelical Association, held
at the Stone Church, and looks around upon
the assembly, what will he behold ? There
are some of the old missionaries with locks
whiter than they were a few years ago, but
they are not alone, their sons sit by their
side, and a good representation of Hawaiians
are participating actively m their deliberative
body. The discussions are conducted in the
Hawaiian language. There sits the Rev.
Mr. Lyman, Chairman, and by his side two
Secretaries, the Rev. H. H. Parker, (son of
the Rev. Mr. Parker of Kaneohe,) and the
Rev. Moses Kuaea, (colleague of the Rev.
M. Emerson of Waialua.) Thus the management of ecclesiastical affairs seems to be
gradually passing out of the hands of the
old missionaries. This is as it should be.
The radical changes «hich «er? initiated,
during the visit of Dr. Anderson in 18o«,
are now assuming a permanent and stable
form. The machinery works with as little
friction as could reasonably be expected—it
works much better than some expected. It
is a source of unfeigned ioy and thanksgiving to witness such goodly results, and we
are confidently hoping to witness results still
more glorious. God will take care of his
church. The Ark of God will be safely kept.
No TJzsah need fear and stretch forth his
band to uphold the Ark The church lives
although man dies. "Nevertheless the
foundation of God standeth sure having this
seal, ' The Lord knoweth them that are His.'
And, let every one that nameth the name of
Christ depart from Iniquity."
and
"1820—Welcome—1864!"
On Monday evening, June 27th, Mr. and
Mrs. Whitney invited all the members of the
Hawaiian Evangelical Association, and the
Protestant Missionaries, to a social re-union
at their residence in Nuuanu Valley. It was
a mild and pleasant evening, and the gathering was large. As the guests entered the
front door, the above inscription, wrought in
evergreen, met the eye. It was an agreeable
salutation ! There were present some one
or more persons belonging to the Pioneer
band, and almost every successive reinforcement. Among the guests present we noticed
the Rev. Mr.
Thurston and wife, and also
at
several others, whose whitened locks indicated that they are the representatives of
" olden times,"—ofthe days of Liholiho, Kaahumanu, Kinau, Hoapili, Keopuolani, Kuakini and those old chiefs so conspicuous
thirty and forty years ago.
It was pleasant to meet on this occasion
the younger members of the mission and the
native brethren. " Coming events cast their
shadows before them." It is pleasant to see
the old and venerable, who are about retiring
from the active scenes of life, meet in a
friendly and social gathering, " the coming
men," those just " buckling on the harness."
Thus the old will gracefully make their exit
from the stage, and the young as gracefully
make their appearance. We are hopeful for
the future. Truly we enjoy much, civilly,
socially and religiously in this land, for
which we should be devoutly thankful.
The Fourth.—By an advertisement in
another column, it will appear that the
American citizens in Honolulu contemplate
a becoming celebration of the 4th of July.
We hope additional good and cheering news
of Union victories may be received, to give
a fresh impetus to the occasion. The nomination of Abraham Lincoln for re-election
is as good as a glorious victory ! Says Milton:
u Peace bas her victories
No lessrenowo'd than war. n
New Edition of the Hawaiian Bible.—
A carefully revised edition of the Hawaiian
Bible, is about to be published by the American Bible Society, in New York. The
Rev. E. W. Clark will proceed by the earliest opportunity to New York, to read tho
proof sheets and superintend its publication.
It is to be printed on electrotyped plates, and
will cost at least $10,000. It is not expected
that the work will be completed under two
years.
Similar editions of the Bible, in the language of Tahiti and Samoa or Navigator
Islands, have recently been published by the
British and Foreign Bible Society of London.
The civil war in America has called
into existence three new organizations, which
are absorbing the attention and benevolent
contributions of the people of the loyal
North. These three associations are the
Sanitary Commission, Christian Commission
and the Freedman's Association. The fields
of usefulness opening before these Societies
are great and inviting. Three agents for
these respective Societies have been sent to
California to solicit funds. A friend has
sent us a neatly printed pamphlet setting
forth the claims of the Christian Commission,
from which we make the following extracts :
Rebellion among the Natives of New
Zealand.—However favorable the English
people may look upon rebellion in America,
in New Zealand it is a serious affair. British
troops are now waging a most exterminating
war upon the Maories, and already an area
U. 8. Christian Commission.
of eight millions of acres, or an immensely
The necessity for the Christian Commis'--nag territory has been confiscated.
From sion may be seen at a glance, though it could
-«w of the treatment which the not be measured in an age. Hundreds of
a careful rev it
thousands of our sons and brothers had gone
inhabitants of Polynesia
to the war. Their hearts, of course, turned
toward home for sympathy and relief in
foreign nations, we think it will ap,,.
hardships, and perils. Our
no
have
the
group
in
native rights, of boih their pi..
-"« as stronglyJ out after
chiefs and people, been better secured than hearts,
of course, ■*«_.
—.-i„
among Hawaiians. Look at Tahiti, New them, longing to give them abu2"""..,, tue
Zealand, New Caledonia ! Whatever may sympathy and relief they craved.
This want of full-handed delegates from
be said and written about the religious work
home
is- intensified a hundred fold when a
of the American missionaries, one thing is
great battle is fought. Day after day the
certain, they have ever and always thrown wounded lie in agony and blood, and, in the
their influence in favor of sustaining the heart-sicknoss deferred, await the slow relief
government, and at the same time of secur- or swifter re lease by death, for want of just
ing the rights of the common people. Four that personal' service which we at home are
able and willing to give, if there
of the Kamehamehas have ruled since the abundantly
is any way of doin£ it- Take for example
arrival of the missionaries, and all of them the Battle of Mi'iie Ri'u», and the retreat of
have found the American missionaries the wounded', as descried by delegates as
France is preparing a Scientific Expedition to staunch, stable and firm supporters of the follows:
On the 7th day of .November, after a
onamaßniSoentacale. The Minister of Public throne. Facts are stubborn things.
sharp
fight, the army cross ed fhe RappahanHon baa nominated a Commiasloa to prepare
Long live the King! Long reign the Kadefense
nock
and took up the old une
loatrtiot this phalanx of savans
mehamehas !
along the Rapidan.
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THE FRIEND, JULY, 18*4.
A party started for the field hospitals with
a wagon-load of stores, and after working
two days among the wounded, went forward
to Brandy and established a new station.
For the next fortnight the headquarters of
the Commission were at Brandy Station.
A very large quantity of reading matter was
there distributed, and from the station the
clerical delegates went out to distant camps
to preach.
Evident it was that the campaign was not
yet ended, and arrangements were perfected,
so that the Commission could go with the
army whenever it should again advance.
The four-horse wagons were carefully
loaded, principally with condensed food,
stimulants, and clothing; and a party was
selected from the delegates to go forward.
It was arranged that the remaining delegates
should return to Alexandria by rail, and be
ready to open communication with the army
at the first point of supply, wherever it
might be. Either Aquia Creek or Fredericksburg was, by many persons, supposed to
be the destination of the army. *,
The wounded numbering some five or six
hundred, were taken from the field, and
placed in ambulances, parked in a field about
one mile from the Tavern. The weather
was very cold, the night was intensely
bitter, and the condition of the wounded
was truly pitiable. Blankets were unusually scarce, and in the morning it was
a sad sight to see the chilled and shivering
sufferers. A large fireplace was soon built,
and all were busy preparing hot milk punch,
and hot coffee, or in taking it from wagon to
wagon, until it was too late to do more.
Milk punch was given freely, by the request
and approval of the surgeons, and coffee,
made nutritious with milk and sugar, was
taken to all.
*
Tuesday, the order came to return. The
wounded were placed again in ambulances,
and we repacked our wagons and took the
place assigned to us at the head of the train,
thus avoiding delay when coming to a halt
at night.
*
All day we were jolting over such roads as
lot
to
the
of
wounded
we believe seldom fell
men before. We could not endure the sight
of these poor, exhausted men, sore and faint
from wounds, tossed and thrown from side to
side of their ambulance beds, all that long,
long day. The Rapid Ann was crossed in
safety, and as the night came on, the ambulance was parked in a field near its banks.
It was already late, and not a moment to
be lost. A fire was kindled, water heated,
buckets of milk punch prepared and taken
to those most exhausted. Coffee and soda
_i_C-uit—carefully husbanu?d for the occasion
—were then distributed in all part* of the
camp.
Early in the morning the same work was
repeated until the order to march was given,
and we had barely time to take our seats in
the train.
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New Hawaiian Dictionary.—We present our
readers with a specimen page of the Rev. L. Andrews' New Dictionary of the Hawaiian language. At a glance it will be seen that it will
be far more complete and full then has hitherto
been published. It will not be completed for
several months, probably not before thebeginning
ONA
105
ONA
3. 800. To make one drunk.
0-na, s. A state of intoxication, as proO-mo-ki, s. A cork-; a stopper of a botduced by alcohol, tobaoco and awa.
tle ; a bung of a cask; the stopper of a
2. Dizziness of the head.
3. A kind of nettling pr pricking of the
calabash, <tc.
O-mo-ki, o. To jump from a high place skin, attended with some pimples.
into deep water, a sport for children; 0-na, adj. Drunk; intoxicated.
omokilua ka wai o ke keikl akamai i ka O-na, pers. pron., the auipili of ia. Of
lelekawa. See Umoki.
him ; of her; of it; his; hers ; Its; rarely
0-mo -ko-ko, s. Omo, to suck, and koko, in the neuter gender; belonging ,o him,
a
blood-sucker.
Ac. Oram. § 137-139.
blood. A horse leech ;
O-na-o-na, adj. Weary; fatigued; faint,
Sol. 30:15.
O-mo-le, adj. Round and smooth; he aa from traveling.
huewai omole ; hence
2. Faint; dizzy, from weakness or want
O-mo-le, s. A glass bottle; a bottle; a of food: poniuniu.
3. Applied to food ; unpalatable; ono
cruse. Mil. 17:14. A phial; a polished
wai onaona, bad tasted water; huecane; a large, fat. smooth hog; be puaa ole;onaona,
wai
bad smelling calabash.
nui keia, be omole nei ka hulu.
O-na-o-na, adj. Beautiful; graceful;
O-mo-le-a, *. A species of tree.
faced; he mau maka onaona, be
O-mo-le-o-mo-le, ) adj. Round and pretty
maikai, he nani; ka webiwehi Ika onaona
O-mo-le-mo-le, ) smooth. See Omole. ike ala; beautiful; applied to the eyea
O-mo-li-u, v. Omo, to suck, and liv, and face ; rosy cheeks.
bilge water. To absorb or discharge bilge O-na-o-na, s. A pleasant, odoriferous
water from a canoe or ship; to pump water smell, as of a rose; aka c hai aku ike ala
from a ship.
ame ke onaona, ame ka pukue oka naO-mo-li-u, s. Omo and liv. A ship auao; onaona ala. a pleasant smell; me
ka honi ala onaona, alaila hoi ka makani
pump. Note The word pauma has been
ala onaona, c nu ana ma ke kaena nei;
introduced from the English pump. See
maluna oka onaona ala launa.
Pauma.
O-mo-mo, v. See Omo, to suck. To put O-nau-na, o. To come around, as fishes
when a baited hook is let down.
the end of a thing into the mouth to wet
it; a omomo ko ke kanaka waha i ua pun la. O-na-u-na, adj. Neat; graceful; pretty.
bung or stopper, &c. ; ua paa ika omokiia
I ka pani.
O-mu-a, v. To tie up the wound of the O-na-ha, v. To curve or bend round,
foreskin when cut off in circumcision.
2. To tie a string around the fore end of
the pua or cane top to make a papua for
playing that game ; c omua ke kumu oka
pua ike kaula.
O-mu-a-mu-a,
*.
The bulb of a flower
before it blossoms; omuamua pua.
) adj. Sweet scented ;
0-mtj-e,
O-MU-E-MU-E, { odoriferous.
semi-circle or a half bounding line;
onaha na kihi oka mahina, the points of
the moon bend round.
2. To spread or crook, as the legs ; applied to one whose legs or knees spread
wide apart; used in hailiili.
as a
O-na-ha, adj. Crooked; bending, as
an aged person; he wahine onaha Kalepeamoa.; ,crooked, as one's legs; wawae
onaha.
0-mtj-o, s. See Omua above. Omuo pua.
adv. Crookedly; in a bent
O-MU-o-MU-o, s. The upper and young- O-na-ha,
position ; ke waiho onaha mai la ka lima,
ki, &c.; as.
the arm lies half bent See Naha, broken.
ki; the huli of the O-NA-HA-NA-HA, v. This word is used
kalo makua. See Muo, a bud.
in all the senses of onaha above; as, ona0-mu-o-mu-o-pu-a, v. Muo and pua, a hanaha
na kihi oka
&c. ; he kaof
flower. To swell out, as the bud
a naka wawae onahanahamahina.
ke hele mai. Ac.
flower.
O-NA-HA-NA-HA, i. The halo of the
0-muu, v. To begin to grow, as a vegmoon (doubtful.)
etable. See Omua. and Omuo.
v. See above.
O-mu-ku, v. See Pahupahu. Kamak. 0-na-ha-na-ha-ia-ua,
Onahanahaiaua ke kihi oka moku; ponaTo cut short; to cut off.
hanaha ka moku me ka aina.
0-na, v. To be drunk; to be intoxi- O-na-lu-na-lu, adj. Having a high
cated. 1 Sam. 25:36. Ua waiwai loa ia
surf, as the sea; onalunalu ke kai. See
haole, ua ona, spoken sarcastically; to be Naxu.
est leaves of the
omuomuo
ko;
Biigar-cane,
omuomuo
under the influence of intoxicating drinks.
2. To be delighted or ravished; i ona
man mai kona aloha iloko ou. Sol. 6:19.
14
Curious Facts.—It is well known that the
casualties on the battle field bear a very
surprising disproportion to the amount of
ammunition expended. In the severest engagements of the rebellion, after two or
three days of sanguinary fighting, marked
by the constant roaring of artillery and the
incessant crash of musketry, by far the
larger part of the contending forces have
escaped unharmed. At the same time the
weapons employed are of the most approved
construction, the missiles of the most destructive patterns, and the positions of the
combatants selected with a view to inflict
the greatest amount of injury. Many
causes undoubtedly conspire to increase the
inadequacy of the results to the means.
Some very curious facts were developed by
the inspection of the guns captured on the
field of Gettysburg. About 28,000 muskets
were taken. Of these, 24,000 were found
O-na-na,
J.
of the year.
Name of the third month
to be loaded, 12,000 containing two loads,
and 6000 from three to ten loads each. In
numerous instances half a dozen balls were
driven in upon a single charge of powder.
In some cases the former possessor had reversed the usual order, placing the ball at
the bottom of the barrel and the powder on
top. Not unfrequently several paper cartridges were packed above each other without
being torn or broken. One Springfield musket contained twenty-three loads, all of which
were regularly arranged. Other arrangements equally extraordinary were discovered.
It will be seen that six-sevenths of all the
captured muskets were disabled. It is fair
to infer that many in the hands of the soldiers were in a similar condition and therefore were harmless. These facta, which
must be true to a greater or less extent in
| every battle, will account in a measure for
the ineffectiveness of fire arms.
�TIE rEIEND, JULY, 1864.
54
Letter
by
President Lincoln
on
Kenlucky
ipto, tc.
AfoVairse-HnwEmance
[Fran tlra Fnuikßirt (hy ) ••COTn>onwsalth."|
The circumstances which elicited from the
unPresident the annexed letter are, as we
derstand them, about as follows : The senior
editor of the Commonwealth, Colonel Hodges,
by invita'ion, accompanied" Governor Bramlette snd Hon. Archie Dixon, on their recent
visit to Washington, and to the Executive
Mansion, when they had interviews with the
President and Secretary of War. At the
close of the interview between President
Lincoln and Governor Bramlette and Senator Dixon, the President pleasantly remarked,
as the other gentlemen were about retiring,
that he was apprehensive that Kentucky felt
unkindly toward him, in consequence of not
properly understanding the difficulties by
whi'h he was surrounded, in his efforts to put
down the rebellion, and that he would explain to the gentlemen some ofthose difficulties, if they felt ini'lined to hear him. A
willingness was at once manifested, and the
President explained to ihem the difficulties
to which he had alluded.
On a subsequent occasion, in a conversation with Mr. Lincoln, Colonel Hodges remarked, that he was satisfied that the President was greatly misunderstood by many of
the citizens of Kentucky, and that he would
greatly oblige him if he would write out the
remarks made to Governor Branilette and
Senator Dixon, in order that, with the President's permission, they might be published
in the Commonwealth ; tha* if published, ihe
Colonel doubted not, they would remove
much of the prejudice which was attempted
to be created against the President in Kentucky.
The President took the matter into consideration ; and shortly after his return home
the Colonel received the following, which we
would commend to the deliberate consideration of the people of Kentucky :
Executive: Mansion, Wasiiinctom, April 4.
A. G. Hodges, Esq. Frankfort, Kentucky
—My Dear- Sir—You ask me to put in
writing the substance of what I verbally said,
the other day, in your presence, to Governor
Bramlette and Senator Dixon. It was as
follows:
I am naturally anti-slavery. If slavery is
not wrong, nothing is wrong.
I cannot remember when I did not so think and feel.
And yet, I have never understood that the
Presidency conferred upon me an unrestricted right to act officially upon this judgment
and feeling. It was in the oath I took, that
I would to the best of my ability preserve,
protect and defend the Constitution of the
United States. I could not take the office
without taking (he oath. Nor was it my
view, that I might take an oath to get power,
and break the oath in using the power. I
understood, too, that, in ordinary civil administration, that this oath even forbade me
to practically indulge my primary, abstract
judgment on the moral question of slavery.
I had publicly declared this many times, and
in many ways. And I aver that, to this day,
I have done no official aot in mere deference
to my abstract judgment and feeling on
slavery.
I did understand, however, that my oath
to preserve the Constitution to the best of my
ability, imposed upon me the duty of pre-
serving, by every indispensable means, that
Government— that nation, of which that
Constitution wis the organic law. Was it
possible to lose the nation, and yet preserve
the Constitution ?
By a general law, life raid limb must be
protected ; yet often a limb must be amputated to save a life ; but. a life is never widely given to save a limb. 1 feel that measures,
otherwise unconstitutional, might become
lawful, by becoming indispensable to the
preservation of the Constitution, through the
preservation of the Nation. Right or wrong
1 assumed this ground, and now avow it.
1 could not feel that to the best of my ability
I had even tried to preserve the Constitution,
if to preserve slavery or any minor matter, I
shoull permit the wreck of Government,
Country nnd Constitution, all together.
When early in the war Gen. Fremont attempted military emancipation. I forbade it
because I did not then think it an indispensable necessity. When, a little later, Gen.
Cameron, then Secretary of War, suggested
the arming of the blacks, I objected, because
I did not yet think it an indispensable necessity. When, still later. Gen. Hunter attempted military emancipation, I again forbade it, because I did not yet think the
indispensable necessity had come.
When, in March, and May, and July, 1862,
I made earnest and successive appeals to the
border States to favor compensated emancipation, I believed the indispensable necessity
for military emancipation, and arming the
blacks would come, unless averted by that
measure. They declined the proposition,
and I was, in my best judgment, driven to
the alternative of either surrendering the
Union, and with it the Constitution, or of
laying strong hands upon the colored element. I chose the latter. In choosing it, I
hoped for greater gain than loss ; but of this
I was not entirely confident. More than a
year of trial now shows no loss by it, in our
foreign relations; none in our home popular
sentiment; none in our while military force
—no loss by it, anyhow or anywhere. On
the contrary, it shows a gain of a hundred
and thirty thousand soldiers, seamen and laborers. These are palpable facts, about
which, as facts, there can be no caviling.
We have the men, and we could not have
had them without the measure.
And now, let every Union man who rOsinplains of the measure test himself, by writing
down in one line that he is for subduing the
rebellion by force of arms, and in the next
that he is for taking these men from the
Union side, and placing them where they
would be, but for the measure he condemns.
If he cannot face his cause so stated, it is
only because he cannot face the truth.
I add a word, which was not in the verbal
conversation. In telling this tale, I attempt
no compliment to my own sagacity. 1 claim
not to have controlled events, but confess
plainly that events have controlled me. Now,
at the end of three years' struggle, the nation's condition is not what either party or
any man devised or expected. God alone
can claim it. Whither it is tending seems
plain. If God now wills the removal of a
great wrong, impartial history will find
therein new cause to attest and revere the
justice and goodness of God.
A. Lihcolh.
Yours, truly,
The English Language.—The English
language must appear fearfully and wonderfully made to a foreigner. One of them
looking at a picture of a number of vessels,
said, " See what a flock of ships." He was
tola that a flock of ships was called a fleet,
and thut a fleet of sheep was called a flock.
And it was added, for his guidance in mastering the intricacies of our language, that a
flock of girls is called a bevy, that a bevy of
wolves is called a pack, and a pack of thieves
is called a gang, and a gang of angels is
called a host, and a host of porpoises is called a shoal, and a shoal of buffaloes is called
a herd, and a herd of children is called a
troop, and a troop of patridges is called a
covey, and a covey of beauties is called a
galaxy, and a galaxy of ruffians is t ailed a
horde, and.a horde of rubbish is called a
heap, and a heap of oxen is called a drove,
and a drove of blackguards is called a mob,
and a mob of whales is called a school, and
a school of worshippers is called a congregation, and a congregation of engineers is called a corps, and a corps of robbers is culled a
band, and a band of locusts is called a swarm,
and a swarm of people is called a crowd.
Separation of Church and State.—Holland is the first country in Europe that has
applied the principle of separating spiritual
and temporal things. The fundamental law
of the country, revised in IS4B, ordered the
separation of church and state ; but the counsellors of the crown have delayed the execution of the reform, fearing that it would
produce too much disturbance in the national
customs. The new king,- however, has determined to carry out the order, and henceforth Holland will have no ministers of
worship for Protestants or Roman-catholics.
The different religious communions will have
full liberty to govern themselves and control
their own elections, &c.
The Liquor Traffic in France Restrictprefect of the Department of the
North in France has informed the sub-prefects
and mayors that the Minister of the Interior,
owing to the serious inconveniences caused by
the progressive increase in thenumber ofretail
liquor shops, directs that the number should
be limited, and that in future the average
shall be one retailer to a hundred inhabitants.
He also directs them to inform the retail
dealers that he is more than ever determined
to use with severe justice his legal powers
with respect to the proprietors of establishments who encourage gaming, licentiousness, or drunkenness, or who convert them
into centres of disorder.
ed.—The
The Soul of John Brown Marching On.
—The following picture, on an immense
canvas, is painting in Paris by order of the
Hayticn government for suspension in the
Senate chamber at its capitol:—ln the middle stands John Brown draped in a modern
cloak, on one side of him a negro of pure
African race, on the other a mulatto, each
of them clasping his either hand in one of
theirs, and with the other holding just above
his head a laurel wreath; while above the
earthly group the Father of all looks down
in triumph. Here is a suggestion of the
way history is to be written by the world,
instead of as Virginia thought to make it.
�THE fRIEND, JULY, 1814.
Makitt Cunningham, win left New Bedford June
IT, .ft*S, hi seaman on in'■■mi urn **William H**iiUu»n," C»puln
U-y.
Any information trill he.glarily rtfelved by the KdShock
lt<»r. or Mr. Nicholas Cunningham, No. IU Friend stjeet, Boaton, Mass.
Rei»p cling C/or* fee*, latp chief mate of ship "Hamilton."
iJonu., rim lefi the ship Ht Uonolulu in 1943.
Any information will be th .nkfully received by Mr. William H.
of Bridgeport,
Johns m, San Jose,California, or by the (Alitor.
KesiiectfiDc Ifit/ianH. Qid/oio. of Cambndgeport. He was
h"Hri fr.m In I Stjj. hound North oil a whaling cruise, on board
the G >or it and Vary Plea** communicate with the Editor,
or Mrs. Lydia M Hilda Ilesa, C*iuibridge port. Mass.
Htnry Tiffany, ot Lennox Mass. He boarded
at the Sjilor'a Honw In I«MH>. Any information will be gladly
rrceiv.-d by Mrs. Marlou French, of Lennox, Mass., or by the
Kditur.
Respecting Ansel C Qorham, who sailed from New Bedford
In a whale ship for the Pacific- Please communicate with
U. S. Consul, Honolulu, the Bdlt>r, or his brother James 8.
Gorham, Williamsburg, N. Y. Also, should ship "Smyrna,"
touch at Honolulu, Capt. Kelly is requested to call upon the
Seamen's Chaplain.
Respecting, Arnold R- Austin, of Providence, R. 1., who
left the ship Rodman, about 1852, at Honolulu Perhaps Capt.
S.wnrer may recall this man, if so, platM communicate with
Mrs. 0. B Austin or ProviJence or editor of the Friend.
Respect."* JamesRfilty, formerly mate of brig "Josephine."
Any liifsliMlhas will I* giadly r"ce.v, d by the Chaplain, or by
hi* hm:her, Daniel Redly, care Marthe w McPorUn, 607 Water
Street, New York.
Respecting Albert Stout rVatkins. belonging to Schuyler
Co., N. V., auppo cii tv i»e attached to some vessel iv the Pacific. He left home in 184". This information ib sought by
Charts* McClmtic, U.S. II spiUl, Honolulu, and Morg.uiStout,
feciiuylet Co., N. Y. Please coinumuicate with the Kditurof
t.ie friend.
Hss)|wOilnsj Allin McDonald, who left the United States in
1856. He has l>een engage) in the North Pacillc whaling business. Any information will be gladly received by the Chap*
lain, cr by Ida mother, Mr*. Anna McDonald, No. 62, Washington oireet, Newport, K. I.
Respecting Octavius lllyth, who, on the 23d of January,
18*7, Ht Tahiti, shipped on hoard the French whaleship
*■
Ferdinand" *n 1 wad discharged at Honolulu, the 13t*i of
December, of same year- His family have uot si.tee heard
from him. 11 .■* lather, D. O. Blytb, resides iv Colchester,
Essex, England. Any information will be gladly received by
the editor, or K. C. Wyllie, Ksq.
f
Kt-tj>ectiiig Monxo John Appleton, of Kittery, Maine, who
has U-en reported Ht 11 moiuiu, on Imard whaieship " Phoenix."
Any inl'rrniation will gladly be received by the Editor, or Mr.
Eurfiu S. Applelon, Kittery, Navy Yard Village, Maine, U. 8.
Respecting Henry Ayshford. Any person having knowledge
of tins m lividual, (a native of London, tinglaud,) who arrived
at Ne London July 30, IS4o, in the ship u Charles Carroll,"
from Desolation lalan I, will be remunerated by communicating
the information hi Henry P. Haven,New London, Com.., or to
theEditor of the Friend.
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General Mcrcliaudue. Honolulu, 11. I.
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Mettlce-chirurgicalCollege, and of the Pathological Society
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mr.o nitii; store.
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Importer and Dealer in Uardwakk, Cutlery, Mbcbarics
Tools and A_Ricu_TCh».L Impi._mi.nts, For street, Hono37-i-ly
lulu.
H. A. P. OAKTKB
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limn.lulu.
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Officers' table, with lodging, per week,.
SB
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Shower Baths on the Premise*.
CAPTAIN AND MBS. UAT.
Honolulu, March 1. 18*11.
Managers.
BOOKS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR THE
MARINER.
D. N. FLITNER'B Watoh and Jewelry
Establishment, in Ktvahumanu street, will be
found the following works :
Almanacks for 1862.
Merchant's,Shipmastcr'san dM—hanic'sAssistant.
Laws of the Sea.
The Art of Sailmaking.
AT
—ALSO—
ATH_HTOS.
CASTLE
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Hongkong.
AMOB. B. COOKB
COOKE,
linporterß and Wholesale and Retail dealer- In General Merchrin<li«f, In the Fireproof Store la King street, opposite tha
Seamen Chapel.
AGENTS FO
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Ship's Compasses and Dividers.
—also
Mast-head Glass— and Murine Telescopes.
—also—
Chronometers and Chronometer Watches.
—
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English Charts of North and South Paoifio.
Dr. Jaynes Medicines,
—A—o—
Wheeler *V Wilann'* S.-rlnir Machines,
A great variety of other articles useful to the
Th': New Knsrlanil .Mutual Lire Insurance Company, cash
Mariner.
—AND—
t.,.60,000.
assets
Raynolds, Devoe X Pmtt—lmporters and Mann acturera of
Many ornamental articles, including Breast Pins,
Punt", Oil ami Vami-h. and Crystal Coal Oil,
Rings, Cups, &0., _>.
C. Van Home H Co. Carriages and Carriage Materials.
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Will continue the Genera Merchandise and Shlpning hu si-tag
at the above port, orliere ih--y are prepared to furuUh the
justly celebrated Kavralhae Potatoes, and such other recruit* as >tre require, by whale ship* at theshortestnotice,
and on the most reasonable terms.
373-1/
Particular attention given to repairing and rating
Chronometers.
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and Photographs. Also Cartes dc
1 take Ambrotypes
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SEWING MACHINES!
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and at tbe ■xnibitiou in London in 18—
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(ommissioii
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J. M. aHEßjar Co., New Tork,
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Flnkle Lyon,
Old Books, Ac, Ac.
Cliaa. W llowland, Delaware,
Cincinnati, 0.,
Greenwood
Co.,
M.
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accompanied
Islands
be
with
from
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other
ahoald
Orders
N. 8. C. Perkins, Norwala, 0.,
particular direction, al to the style, and If the work la to
11. Smith, Connecticut,
match volumes previously bound, a sample volume should be sold Wilson
18,-0, whilst tbe Wheeler Wilson Company, ef Brldp
•ant with toe Job.
pert,
madeand
sold 10,7— daring tho same pens—
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Newspapers, IHnsic,
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fir
405-lj
PHOTOGRAPHS.
auc n ossr&vzin.
Ml-ljr
OBce corner of Fort
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ADVERTISE VvTEHTTS.
Information Wanted!
(aocoaseoa to a. r. ■vssbtt.)
At hla late roomi, Queen Street.
55
AVCTIOi-FsERM,
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and -OO Onll iOrnla Street.
sa\ I ka\«:im:o.
ALSO, AOKNTB OF TBI
Sal Fraocisco
Honolulu Packets.
the sale and purchase of a—r
chandise, ship*' —sloe—, sup, Mug w_lesn.ip<, negotiating"
exchange. Ac.
O" All freight arrirlnr at Baa Francisco, hy or to the Ho
nolulii Line of Packets, will be forwarded "it or ooauaiaaioa.
|_- Firhange on Honolulu bought and sols. _D
Particular attention (riven to
—garaasaoss—
Messrs. Wilcox, Ricwabbs k Co.,
B Hackst_ t Co.,
C BiswneC).,
BtsßloraCo.
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Dr t Woon
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THE FRIEND:
A MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO TEMPERANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE,
PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY
SAMUEL C. DAMON.
. ... .
TERMS:
Om copy, per annum,
Twsoopies,
IwMsjwfwm.
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�THE
56
Annual Examination of Oahu College.
Turndat, Ivn 14th, ISM.
»■ _e_entsof Criticism.
1 Geography.
Bssceas.
% Geometry.
Calisthenics.
Singing.
10s
1
11. Analytical Geometry.
W. Natural Theology.
%. C—hlstry.
13. Singing.
Singing.
14. Compositions.
7. Arithmetic.
Wbdb—DAT, Jobs 16tb.
8. Recess.
1. Natural History.
Military Drill.
1 C»sar.
10- Intellectual Philosophy.
8. Singing.
11. Geology.
4. o__ lections.
12. Singing.
5. Algebra.
1— Co—posltioni.
I. Singing.
Homer
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Annual Exhibition of Oahu College.
At Art Srttt Church, on Thursday evening, June
Wh, 1864.
FKIKMi,
JULY, 1864.
may beg; for their lives. A people who will
persevere in war beyond a certain limit,
ought to know the consequences. Many,
many people, with less pertinacity thaii the
South, have been wiped out of national existence.
88th AWIVIsUSUsY
DEPARTURES.
Hay ——Am clipper bark Comet, Green, for SanFrancis—.
28—Am clipper bark A. A. Eldridge, Bennett, for San
Francis—.
30—Bark Constitution, Pomeroy, for Victoria.
31-e.Ham bark Cathrlna, Fokkes, for Hongkong.
Jane 2—Rassian steam corvette Calavala, for a cruise round
Hawaii.
2—Am clipper ship Lookout, for Now Bedford.
3—Ham bark Hongkong, Please, I—'tbe Kait Indies.
Am wh bark Martha, Thomas, _r Arctic.
a— Am clipper ship Danube, Brooghton, for Baker's
»—
Island,
ft—Ambark N. S. Perkins, Robinson, for Victoria, Y. I-14—Oldenburg bark Diana, Brans, for Hongkong.
IS—Haw bark Speedwell, Hicks, for Hongkong.
18—Ambark Onward, Hempstead, for San Francisco.
18—Ambark Trieste, Bewail, for San Francisco.
18—Am clipper ship Jai.R. Keeler, Delano, lor Baker's
Island.
22—Hamburg bark Antopla. Elsenroeyer for Hongkong.
-Of ihe-
AMERICAN I-DEFBNEBNCB!
All Amorioans and Others !
INTERESTED
I\
MEMORANDA.
THE CELEBRATION
XT Schooner Odd Fellow, Bush, reports—Left Honolulu,
March 11th. Had fine breeses and pleasant weather, with the
exception of three days calm near the Island. Arrived at
Baker's Island. March 26, found the ship Princess there, loading. Left Baker's Island, April 24th. Have had light airs
from the N. E. and calms the entire passage. Between the
Lats. of 6.30 and BN. where I hsre always found baffling
winds with an easterly current, had light airs from N. E.
Anchored at Waimea, June 3d, short of provisions, 41 days
from Baker's Island. Left Waimea, Saturday night, June 4.
May 8, Lat. 6, N. Long. 168 W. passed a clipper ship steering
8. W. by 8.
Arrived at Baker's Island, April 10th, Ship Lady Washington, Holbrook, 12 days from Honolulu, to load guano.
April 22, ship Skylark, from Honolulu, to load guano.
Sailed fromBaker's Island, April 22d, ship Princess, Crowell,
with a cargo of guano for Liverpool.
SALUTE AT SUNRISE-I3 GUNS.
XT Ship Janus reports—April 20, sailed from Kauai for the
North. On the 30lh in Lat. 31. 30 N., Long. 179 W bad
AT 18O'CLOCK—3S GUNS.
weather
commenced, and had a continual succession of gales
3
GUNS.
AT SUNSET—I
with very bad weather from that time. On the 6th of May, in
Exercises at the Hooper Premises to a gale, a native of these islands, named Kaauapai, was bo
seriously injured internally by a Jam, that he died in about six
Commence at II O'clock, A.
hours. On the 16th, spoke the bark Pearl, Hull. Had also
MUSIC.
experienced very heavy weather and had his mainsail, abreast
Opening prayer by Rsr. 8. 0. Damon.
of his fore-rigging, broken off, with five Btanchons. No other
On the 25th, was obliged to pat away for this port,
Reading of the Declaration of Independence by H. A. P. Carter. damage.
J. H. Cobhell,
for medicalassistance for myself.
Oration by J. W. Austin.
Matter Ship Janus.
MUSIC.
_■ Bark irrung Hector reports—Left San Francisco on
Thursday, June Ist, at 3P. M. Saturday, June 4th, lat. 32
Entertainment at 1 O'olook.
08'N, long. 128 s 21' W., passed s clipper ship stsndlng north.
MUSIC.
Monday, June 6th,at 6A. M., sighted a brig six miles distant,
Toasts and Responses, with Vocal and bound north. Friday, June 10th, 6 P. M lat. 26 s 60' N.,
long. 137 ° 30' W., passed a bark ten miles distant, steering
Instrumental Music.
north. None of the vessels were near enongb to make out their
names.
With the exception of four days' calms, had moderate
A Band of Music has been engaged for the occasion and winds and pleasant weather throughout the passage.
every thing will be done to gire those who wish to Join in
celebrating the day a good time.
Especial Care Devoted to tho Childrsn.
PASSENGERS.
of the DAT are cordially Invited to participate in the
1. bINOINQ—Now Vanish before the Holy Beams—Chorus,—
OsjuTioa.
ORATION—Choice of a Profession,—C. H. Davis.
* DECLAMATION—Bondman's
Appeal to England,—A. B. Presided for the occasion, which will take place on the
3.
grounds known as the HOOPER PREMISES, near
—ABC.
Davis.
the corner of Hotel and Richard Streets.
111.,—W.
ORATlON—Karneharoelia
4.
( Sleigh Ride-Glee.
Per order of the Committee,
W. A. AIsDRICH,
Call John—Glee.
6.
Chairman.
J. B. ATHBRTON,
( Solo- -Aria,—Habtha.
Secretary.
-Freedom's
Conflicts—
Gelbtt.
W.
D.
DECLAMATION
4.
A
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7. DIALOGUB-Speaklng at Bxhibltlon,f
:P__sOG:-fcA3_ME
t. ORATlON—Progress,—J. C. Bailbt.
9. SINGING—Oh whst full delight,-8010 and Chorus,-BALri.
By the Lone Tomb,—Duett,—Lccia pi Lam-
FESTIVITIES
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ksbjioob.
10. ORATION—Tame,—A. Kabai.
11. ORATION—Study of Natural Science,—F. 0. Ltmab.
12. ORATlON—Astronomy,—S. B. Dole.
Castanetand Oay Guitar—Duett,—Olotee.
01 »/i I
U. BIHUIBU- j Bplrjt voices—Solo,—Gloves.
14. ORATlON—Professional Experience,—W. K. Rowell.
15. ORATlON—American Eloquence,—A. Caldwell,Ja.
la. ORATION—Great Achlcvments Require Great Sacrifices,—
0. P. Kmebsoe.
I*. irXQINQ—Ship on Fire—Solo,—Russell.
Praise ye the Lord—Chorus,- from Estskb.
— ,„
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General Sherman's Sentiments.
For the 4th of July, 1864.
,
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We copy the following paragraphs from a
letter of General Sherman, now commandthe Union army, in Georgia. The letter
was addressed to the citizens of Hunteville,
Alabama, in February last:
" I would advise the commanding officers
at Huntsville and such other towns as are
occupied by our troops, to assemble the inhabitants and explain to them these plain,
S. I.
self-evident propositions, and tell them that PORT OF HONOLULU,
it is for them to say whether they and their
ARRIVALS.
children shall inherit the beautiful land May 19—Ham bark Catharine. Fokkea, 18 days from San
which, by the accident of nature, has fallen
Francisco en route for China.
wh bark Msrtha, Thomas, 6 mos. out from New
to their share. The Government of the Jane I—Am
Bedford with — bbls sperm.
&—Am
bark N. 8- Perkins, Robinson, from Puget
United States has in North Alabama any
Sound, withlumber.
and all rights which they choose to enforce
6—Schr Odd Fellow, Bush, 44 days from Guano Islands.
6—Rag bark Bessie, day, from Kauai.
in war, to take their lives, their homes, their
I Oldenburg bark Diana, Bruns, 18 days from San
lands, their everything, because' they cannot
Francisco en route for Hongkong.
9—Eng schr Kate Adams, from Lower California.
deny that the war does exist there, and war
and 16
10—Am bark Onward, Hempstead. 16 dsys
is limply power unrestrained by constitution
hoars from San Francis—, with mdso to Aklricb,
Walker k Co.
*__
or compact. If they want eternal war, well
17 days
13—Am clipper ship Jas. R. Keeler, Delano,Island.
and good—we will accept the issue and disfrom San Francisco en route for Baker's
Hilo.
from
Calavala,
14—Russian corvette
possess them, and put our friends in possesCaptain sick.
16—Am wh bark Janus, Cornell, from sea.
16—Hawbark Speedwell, Hicks, from Victoria, en route
sion. 1 know thousands and millions of good
for Hongkong.
people who at simple notice, would come to
17—Am bark Trieste, Bewail, - days from New South
Wale*, en route lor San Francisco.
North A—barna and accept the elegant man17—Am clipper ship f_*espeare, Eeed, It days from
sions and plantations now there. If the
Ban franetooo.
17—An bark Yankee, Patv,l2dayefromSan Francisco.
people of Huntsville think different, let them
17—Am dipper bark Young Hector, Fuller, 16 days from
San Francisco, with mdas to Wilcox, Richards A
persist in war three years longer, and then
Co.
they will not be consulted. Three years ago,
21—Hamburg bark Antonia, _•«__jar, 12 days from
a
San Francisco en route for Hongkong.
by little reflection and patience, they would
21—Am clipper ship Fleetwlng, _eliy, 10 days from San
have had a hundred years of peace and prosSan Francisco, en note mr Baker's Island.
22—Eng schr Albernl, Anderson, from VlWorla, wtUi
perity, but they preferred war—very well,
lumber to Janion, Green k Co.
last year they could have saved their slaves,
29—Am bark Bmyniote, Burdett, 12 days fromSan Francisco, with mdse to AMrich, Walker c Co.
but now it is too late j ait* the powers of earth
cannot restore them their staves snorethantheir
MARRIED.
dead grandfathers. Next year their lands
KsmoIm, oo Thuradir. J«m 2S4, by
taken,
be
war
for
can
Oun-Puui-At
Will
in
we
take them, I
8. C. TUnKUl, Rot. J. P. OfW, a* Mkkairan, K. MmJ, to
imd_ghtfully, too, and in another year they Rr»
H»Mle ?.. feagtotrr of lUr. B. W. P*rk«x.
MARINE JOURNAL.
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For Sab Francisco—per Comet, May 28—A D Cartwrlght,
R Love, wife and child. Miss Johnson, Mr Hugnson, wife and 3
children, John Myers, X Austin, Mrs Griffin, J J Mannick, 8 H
Roberts, Miss Brash, 8 Mania, J A Edgerson, E H Dimond,
Mr Schelsnbergn—i, J W Potter, Thos Hayes, J Uloanson, B P
Stegman, J A Newton, H J Peabody, R Lett—27.
For Bai Feahcisoo—per A. A. Kldridge, May 28—Mrand
Mrs A B Bstes and 3 children, Miss Lucilla B X Bale*, II
Mclntyre, Miss Mclntyre, .1 H Thompson. Miss Sarah Stoddard,
E Stoddard,Eddie Fuller, Mr and Mrs A E McGregor. Mr Plxley, Mr Amana—16.
From Sab Francisco—per Danube. May SI—A Francis
Judd, Jay Lee—2.
From San Franci&co—per Onward, June 10—8 II Hoadlin,
Edward Cryder, Mr* Carroll and 2 children, Mr Schaack, J
Roth, Mr and Mrs J Myers, Mathlas Krichoff, Benj Cluff, W
Rickert, Ssm Hill, J 11 Levy, Thos Tannatt, Mr* Tannatt, J
Callahan, John R Young—lB cabin.
From Sak Fbanciboo—per Young neotor, June 17—Aug—t
Koch, Edward Waller, Alfred Alansell, Fi Chow—4cabin.
From SabFrancisco—per Yankee, June 17—MrsW R Doty,
Mrs Etna Ewing, Mr A Toddand lady, Thomas Cummin*, A
W Allen, John Wilson, JamesStokely, Daniel Doak.
For Bab Francisco—per Onward, June 18—Mrs St—bridge,
T W Bti—ridge. Mr and Mrs T 0 Heuck,»Mr and Mr* W
II Martin and 3 children, Rev X Corwin. Kobt Newcomb, T
Cross, Eug Roller, 8 J Hoadley, Andrew Starke, W Grlmiths,
J Attenell, J Callahan—lB cabin.
DIED.
Hstdob—At Albion. 111., of injuries received from a fall,
Mr. A. Heydon, aged SI years, son-in-law of the Bar. A.
Thurston of this city.
HsNBT-At the residence of Rev. O. B. Rowell, Wsimea,
Kauai, of dropsy, on the 17thof June, Mr. Alfred P. Henry, a
native of Tahlti, aged 88 years.
,
[The deceased vriU be remembered as Captain of the Annie
Odd Fellow on her
Laurie in 18SS. He was Mate of the Schr.
last trip to Baker's Island. He was a nephew of Mrs. Judge
Smith and Mrs. Wundenburg,of this city, and grandson of one
of the English Pioneer Missionaries to Tahiti, IT—.j
Abraham—ln Honolulu, June 17, Margaret, Infant daughter
of James end Maria Abraham, aged 6 month*.
Doeov— and Las.—On board whaling bark Mary, on the
passage from New Bedford to Hilo, Dec. —, Wm. E. Donovan,
killed by a fall from aloft Marsh 21, Inst overboard, John A
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THE
RIEND
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CONTENTS
Far A •■«•■•■. 1864.
Pi 01.
67
President Lincoln's Proclamation
Sandwich Island Veteran
67
67, 68, 69
The Fourth of July In Honolulu
64
Negroes in Paris
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All Mf-i aro Born Free and Equal
60
Murder of a Missionary
61
letter from Dr. R W. Wo-wl
Captain Hall's Arctic Expedition
61
The 0 orgia
61
Cabin B>y's Locker—Our Rebel Parrot
6's
Naval Battle—The Alabama Sunk
64
Gain of (England by the Decline of American Shipping
64
Marine News, etc
64
THE FRIEND.
AUGUST 4, 1864.
President Lincoln's Proclamation for a
Day of Humiliation and Prayer.
We copy the following dispatch from a late
American paper:
Washington, July 7.—The President, in
accordance with the resolution of Congress,
has issued a proclamation appointing the first
Thursday in August as a Day of Humiliation
and Prayer for the people of the United
States, commending them to implore the compassion and forgiveness of the Almighty, and
to pray that, if consistent with His will, the
rebellion may be speedily suppressed, and the
supremacy of the Constitution and Laws of
the United States be established throughout
these States; that the rebels may lay down
their arms speedily and return to their allegiance ; and that we may not be ut'erly destroyed, and that the effusion of blood may
be stayed, and that amity and fraternity may
be restored and peace established throughout
our borders.
Observation of the Day in Honolulu.—
At a meeting held in the Session Room of
Fort Street Church, Mr. Henry Dimond,
Chairman, on Monday evening, August Ist,
it was unanimously voted to observe the day
in accordance with President Lincoln's Proclamation. It was also voted to meet on the
morning of the 4th at the Bethel, at eleven
o'clock, when exercises and addresses suited
to the occasion might be expected.
All Americans and others interested in the
great struggle now pending in the United
States, and desirous of imploring the Divine
blessing, in accordance with President Lincoln's Proclamation, are cordially invited.
Per order.
HONOLULU, AUGUST 4, 1864.
Sandwich Island “Veteran.”
We learn that Mr. Nathaniel Emerson, son
of Rev. J. S. Emerson, of Waialua, has been
honorably discharged from the Army of the
United States, having served the full period
(and over) of his enlistment. At the time of
entering the army he was a member of Williams College. He has now returned to renew his studies. During the period of his
enlistment he has experienced much hard service. At the battle of Fredericksburg, under
Burnside, he was wounded in the knee.
After lying awhile in the hospital, he was
ready to join the army to be ready for the
battle of Chancellorsville, under Hooker,
where he was wounded in the wrist. That
wound healed in season for him to be at Gettysburg, where he was much exposed, but escaped, an exploding shell merely taking off
the back side of his cap.
His term of service expired just before the
opening of the campaign under Grant, who
was unwilling to allow his regiment to leave
just upon the eve of battle, hence Mr. Emerson remained and took an active part in all
the battles from the Rapidau to Richmond,
escaping uninjured, while his comrades fell
on his right hand and left. During a period
of two weeks and longer, he was almost constantly under fire. Surely such young men
deserve well of their country, and are an
honor to their friends.
We also hear good reports of young Armstrong, who is now in command of a colored
regiment at Hilton Head. Of late we have
heard no reports respecting the three sons of
the Rev. Mr. Forbes, formerly of Kealakeakua.
Late News.—News from San Francisco
has been received to July 17th. The latest
news from Sherman reports him within ten
miles of Atlanta, having recently outflanked,
the rebel army and taken 3,f00 prisoners.
The rebels were raiding in Maryland, but reports are conflicting about their progress.
No late news from Grant
57
Observance
fflftStrits, M2l.
of the 4thof Julyin Honolulu.
As in former years, the anniversary of
American Independence was duly observed
by Americans and the public generally.
The day was emphatically a holiday. "From
early dawn until dewy eve," yes, even from
12 o'clock on the night of the 3rd until 12
o'clock on the night of 4th, there was one
uninterrupted series of festive, gladsome and
jubilant expressions of feeling. The committee of arrangements made the most ample provision for the accommodation of all
who were inclined to assemble, for the purpose of listening to an address, and partaking of bountifully loaded tables. The address of J. W. Austin, Esq., was exceedingly
appropriate, and has been published in the
Adcertuer. The addresses which accompanied the regular toasts were also very appropriate. Our limits are so narrow that we
could not publish but the most meagre
sketches, hence, we have selected two for
insertion in our columns. The address of
Mr. Hall, to be found in our columns, was
delivered in reply to the toast " The Heroes
of 1776." The address of Mr. Bartlett wag
an impromptu affair, which called forth much
applause. Other addresses were delivered
by the Hon. Mr. Mcßride the American Minister, Mr. S. N. Castle, Mr. H. A. P. Carter,
Mr. McCully, Mr. A. F. Judd, and Rev. H.
H. Parker.
There was one feature in all these addresses which was exceedingly gratifying,
the eloquent speakers did not deem it their
special duty in glorifying Yankee Doodledom, to abuse all other nationalities, and especially John Bull. We hope that species
of 4th of July eloquence has forever passed
away. Republicanism is the best government for Americans, but other forms of government are better suited to the people of
other lands and states of society. Ike Marvel, alias D. G. Mitchell, Esq.,aptly remarln
in the June number of the Atlantic, in, axt,
�TIK FKIKNU. AUGUST, 18*4.
58
in these surroundings. I do Now, sir, 1 believe that instinct is not conarticle upon Washington Irving, "There are is not embraced
that
manliness are fined to quadrupeds, but.bipeds are quite as
not
believe
patriotism
those so grossly constituted as to measure a confined to the land that and
us birth, or | likely, to know where their safety lies as
gave
man's love of his own country by the sneers from whence we descended. There is vir- I they. If this is true, I call your attention to
he flings at the country of others. It was tue, there is solid worth, there are high moral ] the amazing fact that there is a broad, deep
not Mr. Irving's nature to sneer at even an qualities in every nationality that calls itself j and swift current of immigration from every
land under the sun to that great reenemy; it was not his "way of making con- Christian and civilized at the present day. civilizedwhere
one, j public,
the principles of '76 are being
I,
And
it
is
on
this
account
that
for
is
true
hearted
quests." It quite time every
Chairman, look with approbation upon i wrought into history with a rapidity that alMr.
and loyal American adopted this noble sen-1 the gatherings of different nationalties in our most bewilders the mind of the observer.
timent of Washington Irving, the biographer cosmopolitan city, to celebrate national or j And this is true, not merely in times of
but it is true now, when that glorious
of the immortal Washington. America has other days rendered memorable by great
d is engaged in a war beyond all precea noble mission to perform in this world, and events or by long-time tradition. And I i
the spirit-stirring and dent in its magnitude and desperation. A
nobly is she now performing that mission, not respect, nay, I admire
utterances on such occasions. It is war, sir, that I verily believe would have
patricsjc
by going abroad and fighting other nations, eloquence rightly employed, and its effects j dashed into a thousand fragments any other
but by striving to put down rebellion within are well calculated to keep patriotism alive, government in Christendom, under similar
her own borders. When that is done, then and to stimulate that self-respect which one | circumstances. But is it to a sinking ship
will America take her stand as the friend of cannot help but feel from the reflection that j that this unprecedented current of immigrais flocking ? Or does that instinct
the friendless and down-trodden, emancipa- he is one of a nation that has a noble record tion
which certainly guides men to where their
for him to sustain.
tor of the enslaved, and the genuine apostle
And it is in this spirit, I trust, Mr. Chair- safety and interest lie, lead them to a land,
of human freedom and equality among the man, that we meet together this day, not to whose future is to be onward and upward ?
depreciate or ridicule the patriotism of others, Such 1 believe it to be. And when we are
nations of the earth.
officially told that the only limit to this broad
After the dinner and addresses were but to stimulate and strengthen our own ;
of the past, and to tide of immigration is the lack of ships to
to
recount
the
glories
finished the large audience entered most point to that still more glorious future for convey it, we are constrained to wonder and
heartily into the measure of raising a hand- our beloved country, which I most firmly be- admire the force of that attraction, which
moves such mighty masses. But, sir, it
some contribution to aid the funds of the lieve is now beginning to dawn upon her.
But the duty you have assigned to me would require a volume to state all the causes
Sanitary Commission. Some one presented
to the future. that combine to form this wonderful attraca neatly framed copy of President Lincoln's relates more to the past than
have requested me to respond to the tion ; and I will only allude to the fact that
You
Emancipation Proclamation. This was sold sentiment,
its principal element lies in the unlimited
and resold, sold and resold, by Mr. Seveopportunity every citizen possesses of enjoy"THE HEROES OF 1776!"
rance, at auction, at sums varying from $5 to And glorious old heroes they were ! Glori- ing to the fullest extent, "life, liberty and the
$50 until the amount realized was $453. A ous in their bravery! Glorious in their pat- pursuit of happiness." What more could he
Glorious ask? And when these vital doctrines are
portrait of Washington brought sums amount- riotic devotion to their country ! an
idea. embodied in the fundamental law of the
in their whole-souled devotion to
ing to $90. These amounts invested in cur- And that idea you have just heard read land, is it at all surprising that it proves an
rency of the United States will not fall be- as it is contained in that immortal " Dec- attraction that draws men from every clime
low $1000. We could wish ten times that laration of Independence," which the he- and across broad oceans, and in fact, is as
amount had been raised for the noble pur- roes of "76 had the heroism to make in irresistible as the law of gravitation itself.
But it is not alone in the Constitution of
world, and to mainpose of relieving the suffering and wounded the face of the whole
with their best blood, their lives, their the United States that this glorious doctrine
tain
soldiers who are fighting the battles of free- fortunes and their sacred honor. Shall I re- is found ; it also forms a part of the Constidom. Americans abroad ought to come for- hearse it again ? Yes, it is worthy to be re- tution of the pleasant land we here inhabit.
wardand most generously sustain the "San- peated till it becomes as familiar as our And here allow me to remark, that in my
judgment, the annunciation of this
itary Commission," "Christian Commission" household words, and engraven upon our humble
sentiment
in the Constitution of 1852, is the
heart
of
hearts:
and the Freedmen's Association." If our very
men freeand equal, noblest act ever performed by that well-becreated
all
God
hath
fellow citizens at home are willing to leave and" endowed them with certain inalienable loved Sovereign, Kamehameha 111., and one
families and imperil their lives under rights; among which are life, liberty and the which will embalm his memory in the hearts
of his people to the very latest generation.
t and Sherman, surely we ought most pursuit of happiness."
thanks,
heroes
of
But I trespass upon your patience. And
Thanks,
ye
a
thousand
rally to contribute our pittance to bind
It shines down yet 1 cannot forbear the remark, that in re'76,
for
idea!
this
glorious
leir wounds and nurse them when lying
upon us like a beam of light from the very gard to the tide of immigration that swells
spitals. We sometimes feel the blood "Father
of lights." And although eighty- and surges upon the shores of our native
f in our veins when we read what loyal eight years have passed since this heavenland, let them come! There is room for
ricans are doing at home, while those born declaration was made, it has lost not millions more. They are welcome. Welto all the privileges and enjoyments of
ui are taking no active part in this great one jot or tittle of its brightness; but stands come
a noble manhood. Welcome to all the purwoild
radiant
with
before
the
whole
out
now
Jgle—this struggle of freedom with
suits and all the honors they can attain.
effulgence.
ery, truth with error, freemen with the augmented
from every nation, ootne from every
Thu is the great beacon light which the
" Comeway.
of UUrty and abettors of oppression, heroes of '76 hang out. to guide the way of
Oar Unas they ire broad enough.
olutions go not backward. American the wandering to a glorious land, where a
Don't be alarmed.
a
man,
and
where
free
field
man
a
could
be
For Unci* Sam isrioi enough
spendence it progressive ! Our motto is
To give yon all a farm."
and a fair chance lay all open before him, to
cultivate and develop his manhood, and to
1 said Uncle Sam was rich enough to give
Mr. B. O, Htll'a AaMrm.
rise by his own energies to the highest posi- you all a farm. Well, he is ; and his boys
(*: Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: tions of honor.
And I need not recount to have something besides, on their own account.
.ere is any one thing I despise more this assembly of my countrymen, how many Why, sir, those boys, who have been supi any other, or than all other despicable thousands, nay, millions have followed the posed to be very devout worshippers of the
gs combined, it is boasting. By this I guidance of this blessed light, and have be- "almighty dollar," as it has been called,
m a constant self-exaggeration;—a self- come identified with a nation, whose history have contributed since the commencement of
ifaction with everything pertaining to has but just begun.
this wicked rebellion more than two hundred
ChairMr.
emua
millions of dollars, over and above all govlong-standing
There
is
a
ojBprsciatadage,
$"''
J*
*/
of everything, personal *•»
or national, that man, that "wts desert a sinking ship." I eminent taxes, to carry on the war and to
'' Ccc
—
I
*
«
�59
THE FRIEND, AUGUST, 1864.
soothe its sorrows. And you will remember, tribunal" declared a principle kindred in
Mr. Chairman, that when at*the commence- spirit to that of a decision of later date by
ment of this civil commotion, the war cloud the Supreme Court of the United States,
was rolling up black as night, our kind which the civilized world has rightly procousins over the water thought they had nounced monstrous, "that black men have no
their thumb upon us, and threatened that rights which white men were bound to rethey would not lend us a dollar, and we spect."
should have to submit to degradation and
But slavery was in the ascendant then,
disunion for want of funds to carry on the and its iron hand ruled the executive and
war! Well, sir, in this emergency, our re- the judiciary alike, and the struggle which
vered Uncle just asked his boys to give him to-day convulses the world is but the natural
a lift, and from that day to this his pockets outgrowth of principles so horrid as this.
have been filled to their utmost capacity. -We may be grateful that a better order of
And while we have just heard that the treas- things has come, that the nation's conscience
ury of the " so-called" Confederacy had not was not so fatally debauched that it could
a dollar left to pay anybody or for anything, not revolt against the hateful demands of the
our boys have furnished two thousand mil- slave power, and that, with the voice of sorlions, and will furnish as many more if they row which an unholy rebellion has caused to
are wanted.
arise from our native land, there also mingles
These are some of the results of the work the shout of gladness and the songs of freeinaugurated by the founders of the republic, dom. " You hare done," will be the lanthe heroes of 76." And while we re- guage of the historian of Abraham Lincoln,
" worthy deeds and honor their mem- " such an act of justice and mercy and blesscall their
ories this day, we do so with the profound ing to man, as no man but yourself was able
remembrance that they have almost all to grant." Hope was not disappointed in
passed away. Their chairs are vacant at him. Called, in the Providence of God, to
the festive board, and the few remaining administer the government at a time when
names can be counted almost upon your slavery was furious and striking at the nafingers. But twelve remained upon the list tion's life— strong in the power of a good
on the 4th of March last, and a grateful cause and quick in the inspiration of freedom,
country has added to their pensions so that he has dared to do an act from which many
their pathway down the last declivity of life's a brave man would have shrunk ; and now,
journey may be free from care and anxiety. wherever the army ofthe Republic has gone,
We honor the living; we revere the dead. multitudes of down-trodden people leap at
Their memory, indeed, is a sacred trust to once from slavery into light and freedom
us.
May their sons in defense of the and, bless God and " Father Abraham" for
Union"emulate the heroism of their fathers the precious gift of their own humanity.
Thank God, the Emancipation Proclamation
in its establishment."
is a fact, for it is a proud fact in our history,
Mr. I. Barllels's KrmnrL..
and will live and be cherished as the law of
Mr. President, I rise with a protest. I the land long after the hand that penned it
have listened to the addresses of those who has crumbled back to dust, and will forever
have so eloquently responded to the regular remain bright as one of the noblest waytoasts, but upon that subject which, in the marks in the history of the human race.
terrible struggle now going on in our native Yesterday the black man was a thing in the
land, gives to the loyal States their highest eyes of the law, and classed with the beasts
moral dignity and crowning glory, but little that perish ; to-day, he rejoices in his manhood, and side by side with the white man
has been said.
As an American and a patriot, I rejoice he marches in the army of the Union to
and am proud of the hearty enthusiasm with carry the old flag—his flag and ours—to the
which our brethren are offering wealth and remotest verge of the Republic.
So let the old flag go, and so it will go; it
life for the preservation of our free institutions, and as a friend, 1 trust, of the human shall sweep like a rainbow all over that
race, I most heartily rejoice that the aroused broad land ; it shall float over every sea
spirit of liberty is hastening forward to give which the white sails of busy commerce
freedom to the oppressed, and sweep away shall gladden ; from the rivers to the ends of
the earth it shall go forth, everywhere hailed
forever our national reproach.
There hangs before us a copy of the Pro- with hope for the oppressed, the chosen and
clamation of Emancipation, which gives cherished emblem of a great and free people.
freedom to four millions of people, and It will go with a prestige of power hitherto
which, although fearful is the price we have unknown, and, better than all else, throughpaid for it, is worth to the country, and out all that vast domain of its nativity, from
worth to the world, all it has cost, even the pine shaded lakes of Maine to the gleamthough to-day our " armies of the dead" ing waves of the Gulf of Mexico, from the
stand in solemn phalanx two hundred thou- Capes of the Chesepeake to the Golden Gate,
no slave shall ever lift his hand to make that
sand strong!
do," said Sheridan, when flag a mockery.
will
You
"
Already the sky is brightening with the
pleading before the highest tribunal of Great
Britain the cause of outraged India against promise of a glorious morning, and if we
Warren Hastings, "in the decision of this meet here again on another Fourth of July,
great cause you will do such an act of jus- I trust we may be able to sing " The cruel
tice and mercy and blessing to man, as no war is over." But the work is not yet done,
men but yourselves are able to grant."
and while noble men are even now struggling
But Sheridan's prophecy of hope was ut- for our country's weal, let us not withhold
tered only to be disappointed. Mr. Hastings the expression of sympathies nor our prayers
rose up from that investigation unscathed, to Him who directs ail things.
and in his acquittal, that" dignified and high I The war must go on nntil the last vestige!
of rebellion is blotted out, and if the time
comes when our country must call upon her
children who are scattered abroad to return
and fight for the land of their birth, let us
not be found wanting :
" The whining shell may bunt in fire.
The shrieking bullet fly.
The Heavens and earth may mingle grief,
Tbe gallant soldier die
But while a haughty rebel stands,
No peace, for peace is war;
The land that is not worth our death,
la not worth living for.
Then rally round the banner, boys!
Its triumph draweth nigh ;
See, where above the cloudsof war
Its seamless glories fly,
Peace, hovering o'er the bristling van,
Waves palm and laurel fair,
And Victory binds the rescued stars
In Freedom's golden hair."
:
Negroes in Paeis.—In Paris we have
seen negroes at balls, and Southern ladies
dancing with them, apparently cured of all
repulsion toward their color and race.
Among Parisians there is no prejudice such
as exists among us. French and colored
servants in the same family eat and sleep
together on a perfect equality, and we see
every day a young colored girl and a pretty
blonde, walking arm-in-arm, under the same
parasol, chatting and laughing, exactly as
two blondes with us. In a French family of
pride and wealth we have dined often with
a colored lady, whose hue .was jet black.
At first, we confess, it spoiled our appetite,
but to have acknowledged this would have
subjected us to ridicule and contempt. It
would be something they could not understand " why we could not as willingly dine
with a black person as a white." But here
they are very few, and have never been seen
in chains. There is no class of negroes so
degraded as their own peasantry. Cor. of
California Paper.
—
Colored Churches in Philadelphia.—
There are in Philadelphia about 23,000 colored people. A large majority of them are
sober, industrious and intelligent, sustaining
themselves by laboring in various ways ;
many of them in the capacity of servants,
scattered promiscuously over the city.
These people have eighteen churches of their
own, with an average capacity of 300. Of
these 23,000 people, there are 4,000 in communion with these eighteen churches.
Those worshipping in Roman Catholic
churches do not amount to more than 200,
which is the extreme number. The sum
total of those who are in church communion,
and of those not members who attend worship on Sabbath, does not exceed 7,000.
£7" Good temper is like a sunny day ; it
sheds a brightness over everything. It is
the sweetener of toil, and the soother of disquietude. A preserved temper is a good
preserver.
K7" Teach children to lore everything
that is beautiful, and you will teach them to
be useful and good.
orusbed to earth will rise agtin,
" Troth
TJr» eternal j**n of God are h»r» ;
Bat Error wounded, writhes In Dsla
And dies asieDg ber ww'sulypsM."
�THE FRIEND, AUGUST, 186 4.
60
FRIEND.
THEAUGUST
4, 1864.
“All Men are born Free
and Equal.”
The American people have moved slowly
in coining up to the truth of this sentiment
announced in the Declaration of Independence. They are however being educated to
receive this truth in its practical application
to the African race. They have made vast
strides in the practical recognition of this
truth during the last three years. There is
no one aspect of affairs in the United States
more cheering and encouraging than the
nnionof all religious sects and denominations
upon the abolition of slavery aud the complete enfranchisement of the negro. This is
what now seems to be fully demanded—place
the negro upon the same equal terms with
the white man in the army and before the
courts; let him cast a ballot as well as
"
shoot a bullet;" let him enjoy his social,
civil and political privileges the same as a
white man, When this is done, we believe
we shall begin to see the beginning of the
end of this cruel war.
The old school assembly of the Presbyterian Church lately made this declaration :
" We believe the time has at length come,
in the providence of God, when it is His will
that every vestige of human slavery among
us should be effuced, and that every Christian
man should address himself with industry
and earnestness to his appropriate part in the
performance of this great duty."
Bishop Mcllvaine, of Ohio, lately uttered
the following sentiments in the city of New
York:
"Let the enfranchisement of our colored
brethren be 'a complete enfranchisement.'
Let it not stop in the removal of the shackles
till 'all' are taken away. If the colored man
is fit to be a soldier in the full pay and uniform of our citizen armies, standing at least
upon an (quality of danger and trial with the
white man in defense of our Government and
its blessings,' he is fit to be a citizen under
our Government, in full liberty and privilege.
We must boldly face and honestly accept that
result.' With me it requires no effort. God
is leading us to it. All consistency requires
it. Our past history is full of inconsistency
in that direction. We have never come up
to the logical requirements of our Declaration of Independence. God be praised that
he is making our path straight."
When old school Presbyterians and Conservative Episcopalians utter such doctrines,
depend uponit public sentiment in the United
States has taken a long step forward in the
right direction. The utterance of such doctrines is of more importance than a victory
on the Potomac or in Georgia. It shows that
a moral victory has been achieved. The
people of other lands and countries may discard the freedom and equality of the human
race, hut we bless God that there is onecoun-
try where the true Scripture doctrine is asserted upon this subject, viz.: that God
hath made of one blood all nations of men."
"Acts
17:26. This is the doctrine announced
by Paul on Mars' Hill, at Athens. This sentiment may be, denied, but it cannot be refuted ; it may be ignored, but its influence
will still be felt; it may be overlooked, but
it will assert its power. This idea has been
hatched, and as some one has aptly remarked,
it cannot be put back into the shell!
In the Convention, when the Minister
of Finance was speaking upon restricting the
press, this argument was put forth, that it
might be necessary, if a large number of persons should immigrate to this country from
free and liberty-loving America. We would
quietly ask the gentleman to glance his eye
over a map of Polynesia, and we would further ask, upon what group of islands has the
kingly authority of the sovereign been better
sustained than upon these islands ? Look at
Tahiti—look at New Caledonia—look at
New Zealand ! This fact is open and patent
to the world. Republican Americans on the
Hawaiian Islands have staunchly supported
the throne, while Englishmen and Frenchmen, representatives of monarchies, have effectually undermined the throne of almost
every chief and king of Polynesia, and because they have not done it here (1843-1849)
has been partially, at least, owing to the conservative influence ofAmericans.
Free Passage
of the
Naturalists.—We
are glad to learn that the Government has
furnished a free ticket on board the steamer
to Messrs. Brigham and Mann, whenever
they are inclined to pss from inland to island of the group in the prosecution of their
scientific pursuits. This is commendable,
and we could wish the Government might be
induced to go one step further. Supposing
these gentleman can produce the proper
credentials of their ability, we could wish
the Government would employ them to make
a thorough scientific survey of the islands,
similar to those surveys which have been
made by some of the nations of Europe, and
some of the States of the American Union.
A few thousand dollars could not be better
expended. They might not discover any
coal beds, or gold quartz, but they might tell
the world something which would be of importance about our soils, our lavas, our valleys and our mountains.
Murder of a Missionary.
pained to learn, by an ex" We are deeply
India newspaper, that the Rev.
tract from an
L. Janvier, missionary of the Presbyterian
Board, has been murdered. He was attacked
by a fanatic, who had threatened to take
somebody's life, and meeting Mr. Janvier as
he came out of his tent, with three or four
blows of a club on his head, destroyed his
precious life. He was one of the most gentle and lovely men, a wise, able and successful missionary, universally beloved at Lodiana. where his funeral was attended by thou-
High Compliment to the Shipwrights of sands."
We copy the above
Honolulu.—Capt. Nason, master of the
American guano ship Arno, was compelled
to visit Honolulu, or some other port in the
Pacific, where he could obtain repairs upon
his leaking vessel amounting to $10,000 or
$12,000. Under these circumstances, for
his own sake and his owners, he desired to
go to that port where he could get the work
done the best and cheapest. Other ports
may have their advantages for repairs in
ships, but this is the statement which we
heard him make before leaving, that he never
was in a port (and he had visited many)
where ship carpenters accomplished more in
a day than they did in Honolulu. A nail
or spike driven did not want driving over.
A piece of plank once fitted, did not need
fitting again. The work on the Arno was
done at the yard of D. Foster & Co. The
facilities forrepairing ships in Honolulu, are
such, that all ordinary rases of damage can
be repaired as speedily, thoroughly and
cheaply as in any other port in the Pacific.
from a late number of
the New York " Observer." The Rev. Mr.
Janvier went out to India in 1S41, and has
been an earnest and successful missionary.
We retain a most pleasant recollection of him
as a theological student in Princeton Seminary. We were classmates, and from some
peculiar circumstances, thrown much into
each other's society. He was truly one of
those sincere, frank, generous and noble
hearted men that was well calculated to act
well his part in whatever station he was
called to occupy. No longer can it be said
that the missionary lives a charmed life.
The Rev. Mr. Janvier's death adds another
to the list of murdered missionaries. Messrs.
Freeman and Campbell, missionaries under
the auspices of the same society, were shot
hy the Sepoys under the immediate command
of Nena Sahib at the period of the great
mutiny in India. The Rev. W. L. Lowrie,
another missionary of the same Society, was
cruelly killed off the coast of China by the
Chinese pirates in 1847. All these missionaries were students of Princeton Seminary.
C7" By late papers we learn that Judge
We have read in a Union paper that
Allen had arrived in Washington, and had Grant had Lee
by the throat," and in a
been presented to President Lincoln. Mr. "Secesh paper from Richmond
that •' Lee had
Allen s address and President Lincoln's reply Grant by the throat." Of course the one that
are published in the American papers.
rhokes the hardest wilf conquer.
�61
THE FRIEND, lUfil'ST, 1814.
Captain Hall’s Arctic Expedition.
Dr. R.W. Wood.
We have been favored with a letter from
In the midst of war and rebellion, while
this gentleman, who is now traveling in the vast armies are marshalled in the field, and
is strained with anxiety as
United States. He left San Francisco May thethepublic mind
of yet undecided conflicts, we
to
result
15th, and arrived in New York on the sth have time and inclination to foster scientific
of June. This letter is dated Augusta, Maine, enterprise. There is perhaps no more cheerJune 20th. He thus writes under this date: ful and pleasant feature in the condition of
I saw nothing on my way from New society in this country at the present moYork to Boston to indicate that the country ment than the willingness, in fact, the ztal,
Letter from
"
is at war. lam told that everybody is get- with which Captain Hall's projected expedition to the Arctic regions is sustained by our
citizens. Every requirement has been most
liberally met as soon as the adventurous explorer has made it known. It will be seen,
by the varied list of contributors which we
publish in another column, that almost every
conceivable thing necessary for Captain Hall's
outfit has been gratuitously furnished upon
personal application to our merchants and
manufacturers; so that he will go on his
great thoroughfares of life appear as full, mission thoroughly provided. Among the
crowded and active as ever, and the war is articles contributed are nautical and astroless talked of here than in Honolulu or San nomical instruments, chronometers, cutlery,
Francisco—and were 500,000 men drafted drugs, surgical instruments, dessicated meats
to-day and marched to the front of the army and vegetables, duck for tents, tobacco, flags,
to-morrow, I do not think it would cause an a Star Spanglpd Banner to hoist on the North
appreciable diminution of the fighting popu- Pole, tea, beads wherewith to tempt the
lation of the country—and if we except the primitive people of the frozen regions, and
Irish population of New York, 1 am sure it even a non-freezing ink, expressly made for
would produce less commotion than I have him by the American Bank Note Company.
witnessed in Honolulu during the Minister's Shipowners, express companies and railroad
efforts to reinforce the Hawaiian army, and compnnies have proffered him and his goods
free transit on their way. He will be proto place it on a war footing.
to
that
the
martial
vided with boats at New London, and, in
am
find
surprised
" I of the North does not yet exhibit the short,
he will be ready to start some time bespirit
least symptoms of collapse. The young men tween the 20th and 25th of this month, fully
are as enthusiastic as ever. Mothers and armed and equipped. There is something as
widows who have lost one, two and three delighttul as unprecedented in this liberality.
A word about Captain Hall's mission. He
sons, killed in battle—if they have more sons
to give, do not withhold them, and boys of goes on his journey alone, save the compan15 and 16 can with difficulty be restrained by ionship of the Esquimaux family whom he
brought back with him on a previous \*oyage.
their parents from ' going to the war.'
It is scarcely credible that a people so Captain Hall is not a navigator. He journpys
" to the acts of peace and the acquisi- by land, or rather*by ice, not incommoded
wedded
tion of wealth, should have in so short a time with an immense ship's crew, the care of
become so wedded to war, and so reckless whom takes half the explorer's time and
of its cost in blood and treasure. The old labor. He trusts to his sledges and boats and
men—conservatives —and property holders dogs to carry him into the heart of those
quietly remark, that ' if the war continues frozen districts where the secrets of the polar
five years longer, they may find it rather dif- regions and the fate of many of his predecesto
ficult to pay their taxes.' No one appears to sors are locked up in mystery. He trusts
the
will
of
Esintelligence
termination,
but
how
his
and
the
good
the
expect a speedy
North can much longer support the expense quimaux for guides in furthering his projects.
Whatever fear these people have of large
Yours truly,
I do not see.
bodies of strangers and great ships breaking
R. W. Wood."
in upon their semi-savage solitude will be reHonolulu Sailor's Home.—The following moved in Captain Hall's case ; while the acgentlemen have been elected Trustees of this quaintance which his companions, the Esquimaux, have acquired with our civilization
institution :
Aldrich,
during their residence here, and their comDimond,
W.
H.
1861—
W.
H.
In
of the object of his visit, will serve
prehension
G. M. Robertson, H.A. P. Carter, P.C.Jones,
to inspire a confidence among their tribes,
J. M. Smith.
when explained to them, and communications
In 1862.—5. C. Damon, E. Corwin, J. W. which must prove most valuable. With these
Austin, C. R. Bishop, G. B. C. Ingraham, C. facilities, it is not improbable that Captain
Hall will be enabled to obtain all the informL. Lewers.
concerning the fate of Sir John Frankation
Jn 1863.—J. 0. Carter, J. C. Pfluger, F. lin's party, as he did of Frobisher's remains
A. Schaefer, E. O. Hall, S. N. Castle, W. on a previous occasion, wbich had been undiscovered since 1570. With regard to its
L. Green.
be
held
at
results and the generous fashion in
Trustees
expected
will
of
the
A meeting
11
o'clock,
next
at
which
it
is gotten up, we consider this expethe " Home " on Monday
and
the
most important that has vet been
is
dition
requested,
attendance
full
A. M. A
themselves
undertaken
to the Arctic regions. We shall
consider
the Trustees will hereby
probably acquire more information from the
as duly notified. Per order.
ting rich at the North. The people were never
more lavish in their expenditures, both for
luxuries and their private gratification, as
well as for benevolent and charitable purposes. I learned from Dr.' Anderson that the
receipts into the treasury of A. B. C. F. M.
last year, exceeded those of previous years.
" Those who have ' gone to the war ' are
scarcely missed at home, except by their immediate relatives. The cities, towns and
experience of this solitary traveler than from
all the great enterprises by sea which have
preceded him.—.V. Y. Her Id.
TG
he eorgia.
The editor of the London Star thus expresses his opinion of the Confederate vessel, the Georgia. A loyal Yankee could not
do more.
" The Georgia is not merely a Confederate privateer—an armed vessel carrying the
commission of a belligerent power, or acting
under letters of marque ; she is British in
everything but her flag. The AttorneyGeneral gravely objects to her being called a
British pirate, ns a gratuitous dishonor to
our country. But our reticence and selfish
spirit cannot blind the judgment of the world
on plain facts. Delicacy in the use of words
is of little advantage when the ideas to be
expressed are themselves shameful in the last
degree. The well-known truth is that the
Georgia is British built and British mnnned,
that she was made and equipped in a British
port, owned by a British merchant, twice
manned by a British crew, and is a living
defiance of British law. Till the AttorneyGeneral can contradict these dishonorable
facts, nothing is gained by the discussion of
a dishonorable degradation.
No one in all
the world would suppose that the British
Government or nation is responsible for the
piracies of the Georgia, but she is, nevertheless, a blot upon the British name. Every
argument of justice and good faith, of honor
and of prudence, binds us to make the utmost reparation in our power to the American Government and people. When the
largest allowance has been made for the force
of legal pleas—when we have exhausted, as
the Attorney-General did last night, the apologies that may be drawn from American
jurists and precedents—when we have said
all that can be said in defense of our motives
and in extenuation of our mismanagement—
it yet remains unhappily and undisputably
true that enormous mischief has been
wrought by vessels of war illegally built and
equipped in British ports.
The Old Franklin Press.—The Newport, R. 1., Mercury of Jan. 16, says:
"In 1850 we sold the old Franklin Press
to John B. Murray, Esq., of New York, he
agreeing to place it at the Patent Office in
Washington or some equally public or safe
place, our desire being, not so much to secure
the liberal sum offered, as to insure its preservation for future generations, as it was the
first press upon which Benjamin Franklin
worked. From the time of sale until last
week we had lost all trace of the Press, but
now we learn that Mr. Murray has decided
to present it to the Massachusetts Charitable
Mechanic Association, and on Monday next;
the 158th anniversary of the birthday of
Franklin, the presentation will be made, and
the Hon. Robert C. Winthrop will receive it
in behalf of the Society. This act pf Mr.
Murray will be gratifying to many who have
desired its preservation, and although Newport should have retained it, Boston is next
entitled to it, for it was there first used, having been sent from England in 1716." '
�THE FRIEND. AUGUST,
62
186 4.
her first introduction to it, Poll showed the
utmost contempt and displeasure. She made
fierce plunges at the bars with her beak, and
glared venomously at all the little fixtures
Out Rebel Parrot.
and arrangements for her comfort. But byand-by, when Alice dressed her cage with
BY MRS. H. L. BOSTWICK.
flowers, instead of tearing them to pieces, as
door of my sitting-room opened, and we all expected, she winked very knowingly,
ittle Mell—she's the blue eyes—came and said :
Poll likes flowers."
She walked up to me rather slowly, and
" Poll's a soldier.
d me on the cheek. Now I knew perWe thought this very cunning, and wonfectly well from this that either some impor- dered if the poor fellow at Chickamauga had
tant request was to be made, or some mis- taught her. Alice, feeling that she was in
chief was brewing. It's invariably the case favor, wont and brought some hard armywhen Mell kisses me in the middle of the crackers, which had been exhibited at the
Fair, and offered them to her, but the creaday. Pretty soon she said :
ture cast them off in scorn, screeching at the
"Am I a blue-eyed banditti, Ma?"
What in the world ! thought I, wondering top of her voice :
if it were possible that the little mischief, " Poll's a soldier! Poll's worn her teeth
who reads everything she can lay her hands off."
on, from Mr. Beecher's Sermons down to
Next morning, as Mell was bringing in
Jenny Wren, had been sucking poison from the newspaper from the doorstep, her eyes
fell upon Gen. Butler's name in one of the
some yellow-backed novel.
Ma, I mean to give you my Longfel- headings, and she read it aloud.
" Children' for your album. 'Did Mr. our astonishment at hearing the wordImagine
caught
low's
mean them when he wrote that up by some invincible tongue.
5 that says,
a brute ! Old Abe's a scarecrow!
" Butler's
Little
Mac's a slow coach ? Hurrah for Jeff
Do you think, O blue-eyed banditti !
Because you hate soaled the wall,
Davis!"
Suoh an old moustache •■ I am
The truth flashed upon us. Our parrot
Is not a mateh for you all ?' "
was a rebel, and a most violent one, it
Undoubtedly he meant them," said I; seemed. Josie's black eyes flashed angrily,
t now, Mell, let me know what you Alice looked grieved, and Mell was terribly
want." And then it came out.
mortified. What could we do ? Let the
There was a parrot for sale at the Sani- uncanny creature shout secession from our
tary Fair then being held in our city; a most piazza to all the passers-by ? Never! we
beautiful and accomplished bird, from Mell's said, and so tried our best to convert her.
account, with green-yellow back and blue- But in vain Alice filled her ears with Union
purple breast. It had been the property of songs and sentiments, and Mell punished
a soldier, and was found after the dreadful her with a dark closet, and Josie threatened
her with Fort Lafuyette. Poll continued to
day at Chickamauga, without an owner.
treason till she was tired of it, which
" Most 1 ikely aits owner was killed," said scream
blue-eyes, with sober lip. " I expect it did not happen for several days. After this
loved the soldier dearly, and was a great pet. she became quite good-natured, and, when1 should like to have it love me for the sol- ever the cage door was opened, would leave
it, and go foraging art over the house.
dier's sake," was added tearfully.
Oh, I don't know, Mell; they're torment- When she saw company coming in, she
would walk up my lace curtains, hide hering" creatures."
this one has been sick and out of self on the middle bar of the window, and,
Well,
" the man said, and doesn't talk much when they were fairly seated, startle them
spirits,
with hideous cries of,
just now. But I heard her talk some.''
Look out! Poll's going to shoot! Poll's
" What did she say ?" I inquired.
"
a
0,
said,
she
Little
Mac
is
a
slow
soldier."
"
'
coach,"' answered the witch, watching my She clawed great holes in my chair-tidies,
face.
using them as ladders to her favorite perches
says that beautifully."
" Shewe'll
"I think
have her, if Papa is willing. on the tops of the rocking chairs. She
The ' moustache' is to be consulted, you stole the food from our plates, the hair-pins
know; and he may prove a match for you." from our hair, and the strings from our
" 0 Josie has been to see him already"— shoes ; and was altogether as great a nuiJosie is the black eyes—" and he has no ob- sance as a pet can be.
jections, if you are willing."
But the strangest part of the story is to
So, at evening, the parrot was brought, come. One day there was an arrival at our
and soon made himself at home among us. house. Papa had found a soldier-boy at the
It was an extremely handsome bird, but did depot, who had lately been released from a
not possess an amiable temper—parrots never Southern prison, and was on his way to his
do. I batters—and poor Mell tried to win home in a Western State. He had stepped
from it any show of affection. Saucy Poll off the cars at our station, and, in getting
repulsed «ti her gentle advances, unless ac- on again, his poor, weak limbs had somecompanied by something nice in the eating what failed him, and he fell, receiving a
line, and Mell was too proud always to buy severe injury. The poor fellow begged so
its regard. Little Alice—she's the brown hard not to be sent to the hospital, that papa
eyes—succeeded better than either of her just took him in the carriage, and brought
sisters in taming the feathered shrew. Poll's .him home to be nursed by mamma and the
cage was badly battered, and really quite girls. Well, we got him comfortably in bed,
WMafe ; so, one day, after some hints from and left him to try to sleep, with the door of
the small banditti, a fine
cage, made in the room a little way open. Very soon I
the strongest manner, wasnew
brought in. At missed Poll, and, fearing some mischief,
LCaBboiny’s ocker.
tie
friel ow
'
Would
went to the room and peeped in.
any one believe it ? There sat the parrot on
the pillow, close to the soldier's face, feeding
him; yes, actually picking the bread out of
a glass of toast-water near by, and dropping
it into his mouth! And the young fellow
seemed greatly pleased with the proceeding,
and talked to and fondled the bird, as if it
were an old friend.
" Well, Frank, I see you have a new
nurse," I said, stepping in.
His face, so thin and white, flushed brightly as he answered,
Poll and I are old acquaintances.
" Yes;
her after the battle of Chickamauga."
I lost
" Is it possible," I cried," that Poll is your
property ? Why, she is the veriest rebel in
the land."
" I know it," he answered, laughing. " 1
never could stop her impudent tongue,
though once she came near getting me arrested for treason. Poll is Southern born,
and must have had a thorough secession
training."
Then he related how, when with his regiment in Mississippi, he had gone on a foraging excursion into the country, and found
a planter's house, deserted by its inmates,
and the bird nearly starved in its cage. How
he hai carried it back to camp, and adopted
it for his pet; and it had shown much gratitude, and gone with him through long
marches and engagements, all the while
shouting insanely for Jeff Davis, to the great
amusement of the soldiers, who quite dis«
couraged her master's efforts to reform her.
" When I was sick with measles," continued Frank Scott, " and lay in the hospital
three months, I taught Paul to take care of
me ; and many are the bits of cake and fruit
she has brought me when it. stood out of my
reach, or," he added, smilingly, " had been
forbidden by the physicians."
On the terrible field of Chickamauga they
were separated, and now the joy of their
meeting was very pleasant to witness.
said brown-eyes, " I think
" Mamma,"
better
of Poll than I did, since I've found she
can love somebody, though she won't love
me."
Our soldier staid with us a long while,
and so perseveringly did he train his pet that,
before he returned to the army, she had been
partially converted from her errors. The
young man offered her as a parting gift to
the girls, but none of us would think of
again parting such tried friends. Poll manifested no regret at parting, but went off
screeching a valedictory of " Old Abe's an
honest man—honest man ! He makes
greenbacks ! Poll's a greenback!" And a
letter lately received from Frank Scott contains the pleasing intelligence that Poll has
taken the oath of allegiance, and vows to
shed her last feather in the Union cause.
Ravenna, 0.
[The Independent.
In the great desert of Sahara in 1860,
five Artesian wells had been opened, around
which, as vegetation thrives luxuriantly, 30,-060 palm trees and 1,000 fruit trees were
planted, and two thriving villages established. At the depth of a little over 500 feet,
an underground river or lake was struck and
from two of them live fish have been thrown
up, showing that there was a large body of
water
underneath •
�AD VBB.TISHMB VTI •
ASVBRTISBMENTS.
Information Wanted I
Rcepectln% Makiel Citnnimjknm. wholeft Near Bedford Jane
17,1848,as seaman on board the "William Hamilton," Captain
fchockley. Any information srlll be gladly reoelved by the Editor, or Mr. Nicholas Cunningham, No. iAl Friend street, Boa-
ton, Mass.
™DR.
J. MOTT SMITH,
BEKTTXST.
Ofllce corner of Port and Hotsl Streets.
40a-ly
Respiting Clark Peck, late chiefmate of ship "Hamilton,"
E.HOFFMANN, M. D.,
of Bridgeport, Conn.,who left the ship at Honolulu in 1843. Physician and Surgeon, Makee'aBlock, oorner Queen andKaaAny information will be thankfully reoelved by Mr. William H.
eio-ly
humanu streets.
Johnson. San Jose, California, or by the Editor.
Reeoectlng Willia-n H. Oidloio. of Cambrldgeport. He was
BTANGENWALD,
D„
H.
M.
heard from In 1800, bound North on a whaling cruise, on board
the Qoonje and Mary, Please communicate with the Editor,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
or Mrs. f.ydla Mitllda Hcaa, Cambrid/eport, Maaa.
Late Mew Yors City iMspensary Physician, member of the
Respecting Henry Tiffany, of Lennox. Maas. He boarded
Medico-chlrurgical College, and of the Pathological Society
at the Sailor's Home in I860. Any Information will be gladly
of New York.
received by Mrs. Marion Frenob, of Lennox, Maas., or by the OfOce at the cornerof Fort and Merchant Streets. Residence In
Mam
Nuuanu Valley,opposite thatof K. 0. Hall, Esq. 883-ly
Respecting Antel C. Uurham, who sailed from New Bedford
C. H. WETMORE, M. D.
in a whale ship for the Pacitto. Please communicate with
C. 8. Consul, Honolulu, the Editor, or bis brother James 8.
PHYSICIAN fc SI'RGKOX,
-'Smyrna,'
ship
should
uorham, Williamsburg, N. Y. Also,
HILO, HAWAn, 8. I.
touch at Honolulu, Capt. Kelly is requested to call upon the
N. B.—Medicine Chests carefully replenished at the
Seamen's Chaplain.
who
I.,
R.
of
Auetin,
Providence,
Reipectlug, Arnold R.
HILO DRUG STORK.
6-tr
left the ship Rodman, ahout 186:1, at Honolulu. Perhaps Capt
Spencer may recall this man, If so, pl>-aae communicate with
W. N. LADD,
Mrs. C. B. Austin of Provideuce or editor ofthe Friend.
Cotlert, Mectukics
Respecting Jamet Reilly, formerlymate of brig "Josephine." Importer and Dealer in Hardwire,
Toolsand Aorictlvoeal Ihpl>hixts, For street, HonoAny information will be gladly received by the Chaplain, or by
tib-lj
lulu.
hla brother, Darnel Reilly, care MatUiew Mcl'orlan, 807 Water
Street, New York.
ATHERTON.
AMOS.
S. OOOKE
SAB'L. N. CASTLS.
3. B.
Respecting Albert Stout ITatkiru, belonging to Schuyler
CASTLE & COOKE,
Co., N. Y., suppoed to be attached to some vessel In the PadBo. He left home in 1867. This Information Is sought by Importersand Wholesaleand Retail dealer* iv Oeneral MerCharles McClintlc, C. S. Hoapital, Honolulu, and Morgan Stout,
chandise, in tbe Fireproof Store in King street, opposite ths
Schuyler Co., N. Y. Pleaae communicate, with the Editor of
Seamen's Chapel.
the Friend.
AGENTS FO
Respecting Allin McQonald, who left the United States In
Dr. JaynesMedicines,
186D. He lias been engaged in the North Pacific whaling busiWheeler Wilson's Sewing Machines,
ness. Any Information will be gladly received by the ChapThe New *•England Mutual Life Insurance Company, cash
lain, or by his mother, Mrs. Anna McDonald, No. 82, Washingassets $2,360,000,
Newport,
Street,
ton
R. I.
Raynolds, Devoe A Pratt—Importers and Manu'acturerl of
Paints. Oil and Varnish, and Crystal Coal Oil,
Respecting Oetaviut Blytk, who. on the 23d of January,
C. Van Home It Co.'a Carriages and Carriage Materials.
1847, at Tahiti, shipped onboard the French whaleship
SM-ly
the
13th
of
discharged
Honolulu,
at
"Ferdinand" and was
December, of same year. His family have not si.ice heard
■• ■»• »• cartes
rrci,
sbbrvax
Blyth,
His
0.
resides
Colchester,
in
from him.
father, D.
Honolulu.
Honolulu.
Essex, England. Any information will be gladly received by
the editor, or R. C. Wyllie, Esq.
C.
&
BREWER
Respecting Alonzo John Appleton,ot Kittery, Maine, who
haa been reported at Honolulu, on board whaleship Phoenix."
Any information will gladly be received by the Editor, or Mr.
Honolulu. Onhu. H. I.
Edwin S. Appleton, Kittery, Navy Yard Village, Maine, U. 8.
—REFER TO—
Respecting Henry Ayekford. Any person having knowledge
Esq.,
New York.
Hood,
Joan.
M.
of this individual, (a native of London, England,) who arrived
jAMESIIONNEWELL, Esq., )
at Ne.v London July 30, 1846, In the ship " Charles Carroll,"
Boston.
>
Hrewkr,
Esq.,
Cbables
from Desolation Island, will be remunerated by communicating
11. A. Phrce, Esi.,
the information to Henry P. Haven, New London, Conn., er to
Moßosa
Merrill,
k
1
Messrs.
the Editor of the Friend.
Francisco.
o»n rraucisco.
Chas. Wolcott Brooks, Esq.,}
Hongkong.
Msssrs. Wb. Ptjstaii fc Co.,
Manila.
Messrs. Perle, Hobbell k Co
ADVERTISEMENTS.
CO.,
Commission & Shipping Merchants,
"
_
>
SBB-ly
«fc COHWAY,
~AIiJLEN
KAWAIHAE. HAWAII,
J. H. COLE,
AUOTIOIVEEII,
(successor to a. r. Everett.)
At hli late rooms, Queen Street.
422-ly
H. W. SEVERANCE.
AUOTIONEEH.
AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Fire-proof Store, Robinson's Bnildisg,
tIUBKN STREET, HONOLULU.
Will continuebusiness at the new stand.
Will continue the Genera Merchandise and Shipping business
at the above port, where they are prepared to furnish the
justly celebrated Kawaihae Potatoes, and such other recruits as are required by whale ships at tbe shortestnotice,
426-ly
and on the most reasonable terms.
FIRE WOOD ON HAND.
PHOTOGRAPHS.
PREPARED TO
UNDERSIGNED
Also
THE
a
none
In
JOHN THOS. WATERHOUSE,
Importer and Dealer in General Merchandise. Honolulu, H. I.
—REFERENCES—
His Ex. R. C. Wyllie,. .Hon. B. F. Snow, Esq.,
Dimomd k Son,
" Thos. Spencer, Esq
Honolulu
Hilo
H. Dickinson, Ksq.,.l*haina Mcßuer Merrill. San Francisco
*- Esq., "
0. W. Brooks*■ Co...San f. 0. T. Lewton,
Field k Rice,
New York
Tobin,Bros. A Co.,
Wilcox, Richards k Co., Honolulu.
"
Ml-ly
REMOVAL!
GEO. W. VOLLUM,
BOOK-BINDER,
HAVING
for binding
Pamphlets,
Newspapers, Music,
$8
Officers' table, with lodging, p«r week,.
Seamens' do. do.
do.
do.
Shower Baths oa the Premises.
CAPTAIN AND MRS. OAT,
Managers.
Honolulu, March 1, 1861.
•
BOOKS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR THE
MARINER.
D. N. FLITNER'B Wstoh and Jewelry
AT
Establishment, in Kaahumanu street, will be
found the following works :
Almanacks for 1862.
Merchant's, Shipmaster's and Meohanio's Assistant.
Laws of the Sea.
Tbe Art of Sailmaking.
—ALSO—
Ship's Compasses sad Dividers.
—IU»T
Mast-head Glasses and Marine Telescopes.
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Ntw Yohx, July 8—The Tinut' Paris oorresponden' mr> Notwithetanding the report*, some time
•luce, that the Alabama was eo worn out that she
would have to be abandoned and never go on the
oo-ao again, she made a trip from tbe East to Cher
hour* in mob iburt time that she was thought to be
rho f'loiit/u. and was so telegraphed on her arrival.
Capi >ifl Window, wifh tbe Ktarsargt, who was then
in Holland, waa immediately sent Tor, and by the pro
teat of Mr. Dayton Ihe French authoriiiea were obliged
to order the Alabama out of port. Sem.nes put the
beet fnoe he could on the matter, though evidently be
did not like to faoe a war ihip. The fight waa so
short and decisive that one would have thought the
Alabama had changed places with one of her unarmed merchantmen. When the Alabama was disabled in her machinery, tbe Kearturgt was run up
float to her and poured a destructive broadside which
tor* away a whole section of the Alabama'! aide at
(he water line, aud let the water through in oaaoadea.
The Alabama then turned tail and made for shore.
Commander Wioalow hoiited the flag of victory and
pursued, but finding the Alabama sinking, he lowered his boats to pick up her orew. Mr. Dayton informed Commander Wioslow that the prisoner* oould
not be paroled, but that they might be transferred 10
the 81. Louis, when she arrived, and oonveyed to the
United States. Commander Winelnw oliims Captain
Seuiuies, and others taken to Southampton, as his
prisoners. He had ample niea> a to pick them up, but
the English yacht actually stole them, as if by a prearranged plan, thus constituting a olear oaae of intervention.
:
The newspapers in Europe and America
have now a fruitful topic for discussion and
gossip. It is a singular event that the noted
Alabama should have returned to the British
Channel, and there within the gaze of Europe
have fought and been sunk by a United States
vessel of war. It will affordanother admirable opportunity for Europeans, and Englishmen especially, to indicate upon which side
they stand in regard to the great American
struggle. It is estimated that the Alabama
has destroyed American shipping amounting
to 815,000,000.
Kings, who once held learning in such
contempt that they didn't think it worth while
to leani to write their own names, now as-
pire to literary honors. The Emperor of
France is an author, the King of Holland
edits a journal, and the King of Sweden has
iust published a collection of poetry. The
latter Sovereign sometimes signs himself
' Charles, a literary man,' and it is said that
recently on thus registering his name at a
hotel in Gothland, the landlord not having a
high opinion of literary men, could not conceal a slight grimace. The scribacious monarch, not relishing this sneer at his assumed
profession, after his departure sent back the
following note to the master of the hotel:
intended to stay a week at Calmer;
'butSir—l
seeing you did not consider yourself
greatly honored by lodging an author, I have
returned to Stockholm.* The letter was
signed, < Charles, a literary man, and King
of Sweden.' In this little transaction one
hardly knows which to laugh at most, the
King or the landlord."
The above paragraph is copied from one
of our late exchanges. Now we think, at the
Sandwich Islands, we have something more
to bout of than the people of France, Holland or Sweden. We have a King who is
williae; to go day after day and tit from four
to five
.
ilfitST,
1964.
hours among his Nobles and the Dele-
gates of his people discussing the articles of
a new Constitution, and yet ourKing's grandfather was a despot, who thought no more of
ruling " according to law than the King of
Timbuctoo ! Verilythe world is growing wiser, and all men are becoming "free and equal."
"
Gain ok England by the Decline of
American Shipping.—Within the lasttwoor
three years, it is safe to say that a larger
number ol American merchant vessels have
been changed to British rrgisters than have
been launched from our Northern shipyards,
and it is likewise safe to say thatthese transfers will continue until the rebellion is subdued. British official figures show that the
tonnage of British shipping, entered inwards
with cargoes at ports of the United Kingdom
in 16363, increased nearly 11 per cent, over
that of the previous year. The American
tonnage entered inwards at the same ports
was 41 per cent, less than in 1862. This return also exhibits the startling fact that during last year no less than 348 American ves-
MARINE JOURNAL.
PORTHNOLU,FS.I.
.
ARRIVALS.
June 29—Am hark Rtnyrniote, Runlet., 12 days from 8. Francisco, wiLh tudse to AM rich, Walker & On.
July 3—Am bark Comet, lintu, 111 dayn Irom Han Francisco with mdse to Wilcox, Ktcliards & Co.
3—Am clipper ship Rattler. 13 days from Sun Francisco,
a*ilt'll aame day for Mm.ilia.
7—Kiin clipper nh Avon, Inireranll, 14 days from £au
Fnncisco, en route for Hongkong.
12—Ruuian corvette A I)reck, Admiral Popoff, 13 dayi
from San Francisco.
13—Am bark A. A. Kldrfdge, Bennett, 14 days from 8&a
Francisco, withnidae to Aldrich, VYalker<V Co.
14—Eng brig Argo, Uamen, 148daya from Liverpool,
with mdae to J anion, Green Co.
19—Am clipper ihlp Mattapan, JCd. Roblneon, 104 dayi
from nan Francisco.
17—Am achr Active, bush, from Marquesas.
S3—Peruvian bark Mandarina, Capt. Franciaco Xavlar
Koml, 07 dayi from Macao, China, with 160
coolies en route for Callao, put Id for repair*.
Auß't I—Am bark Onward, Hempstead, from San FraucUou
2- Dan bark Utile, Relmer, from San Francisco
*
DEPARTURES.
June 26—Am bark Young Hector, Fuller, for San Franciaco.
26— Am clipper alup Shakespeare, forRaker* Island.
27—Am clipper ship Flmwing, Kelly, (or Raker's Island.
July 7—Am bark Yankee. Com. Paly, for ban Franciaco.
13—Kng clipper snip Avon, lugei'soll. for Hongkong.
15—KußSbm curveUe Catavala. Gcerkin, fur Sun Francisco
16—Russian corvette Abrtek, Admiral PopotT, for
San Francifco.
20—Am bark A A Kldrldge, Bennrlt. forSan Francis"*..
23—Am clipper ship MatUpan, Uobinsou, for Raker's
Island.
23—Am clipper ship Arno. Nason.for Howland'sIsland.
26—Ambark Comet, Green, for Saa Francisco.
sels, of 252,597 tons in all, were transferred
to British registry in the ports of the United
Kingdom, or in British American ports, bringing the transler of American (United States)
vessels to British registry in the last three
MEMORANDA.
years up to 609 vessels, of 388,830 tons. It
is difficult to sny wheiher all of the transfers O* Bark Smyrniotc, Rurtlett, reports— First four days of
had fresh hreese from N. W., veering to N. X., latter
of American shipping to British registry were passage
part moilerale trade winds. Left the Heads at ft P. M., 17th
made
Maui at daylight on tho 27th, and arrived at
June,
bona fide or not —that is, whether the owners
7 P. M., 12 days |atssage.
parted iibsolutely with title and interest, or (CT Bark A A. Ltdridgt, Bennett, reports—Had light
winds an 1 One weather thewhole passage. First three diya
simply transferred the register temporarily in out,
On second day out, heard very heavy guns, suporder to avoid capture by the so-called Con posedcalms.
to be from the fort in Sail Francisco. Ut 29 06, long.
passed
132
20,
the French bark Kinder, from .-t. Severn.
cases
we
are
federate pirates. In many
satHark Ma*darina,i apt. FrauciscoXavterRnsM. 67 days
isfied that the transfers were literally made, fiomXTMacao,
China, with 160 eddies, reports—baft Macao, 17
and it is fair to presume, we think, that nine- May, 1864, *M days out enc<jantered heavy typhoon, alter tba
htorm. found the bark leading 8 Inches an hour, put away for a
tenths of the transfers, at least, may be set port and reached Honolulu, July 23,1804.
down as legitimate.
But whether these accessions to British
PASSENGERS.
tonnage were real or apparent, there is no
Prom Ban Francisco—per Smyrniote, June
llibertdoubt that British commerce has profited son, Miss lluater, Mr L Hunter, Mr Wallace,»—Miss
Mr Hows,. Mr
Garretson.
largely by the change, and of course, to the tun asm Fkaecisco per Yankee, Jul/ ?th—Mr and Mrs T
Dougherty, Mr anil Mrs T 0 Mills, Mr and Mrs J I' Watercorresponding detriment of the American Tlious*,
Capt and Mrs MHCfarlane, Miss Kmily Klce, Miss Mary
shipping interest. The whole amount of Vtaterhouae,
Miss Bixby, Mlss ringers. Mr and Mrs X W Clark,
Humphreys, Miss A M Dimond, 8 M Damon, A W CaldMrs
American tonnage transferred during the last well, A B Clark, W X HoweM, Geo Dole, J Caltanach,
II L
six years is 436,505 tons, which, at a moder- Chase, J Allen, 0 B MerriM, Willie Wateiliouse— ib cabin pasate average of $60 per ton. gives 526.190.300 sengers.
Fran Ban PsAartsco—per bark Comet, July 3,—Mrs. Mary
of American property as added, really or ap- Dowsett, Mrs. Mary Ohaler, Klwin 11. Uimoud, A. MoDerinunt,
Miss Lucy William*, Miss Louisa Williams,
parently, to the already enormous shipping CharlesWilliams,
Mhu Anna Williams, Albert Wlllisma, Louis C. Young, Ah
Thos McClory. Steerage—Young For, Young Fee.'
interests of England. This is but one of the Mew,
Fob Sax Faixcisou—
Srayrnlnt,-, July 9—Ktv. W. Scott,
items in that country's gain by our war, and Mrs. Scott, Master ecott,Per
Mr. A. Csmpbell and Mrs. Campbell
four
and
J.
children,
Flnsoher. Oeo. KdwanV C. Campbell, J.
it goes far towards reconciling her to the loss Overbolser, D. Waldjen,
11. Dopuian, O. I'.
—
of American cotton and the markets in the
Southern States for her manufactures. Those
who regard the cotton manufactures of England as the indispensable source of her prosperity, have never considered the vast wealth
involved and tbe profits derived from her carrying trade.—iV. F. Shipping List.
An English sailor took his child to be
Christened, and happening to hold it on the
wrong arm for the clergymnn to take it, was
asked to "turn the child," upon which he
turned it face downward. " No, no," said
the parson, " turn it my good man," when
he turned it face uppermost, as before. In
this dilemma n old post-captain, sitting in the
gallery, came to the rescue, and sang out,
for end, Jack." " Ay, ay, sir," said
"theendsailor,
and pitched his son and heir over
on the other arm.
.
ilerruu, A. Uaascll
Capt. Jay Lee—l»
From Ban Francisco—per A. A. Kl.lrldge, July IS—Mr and
Mrs A l> Cariwriirlii, Miss Mary X Cartwright, Mrs Laywn,
Mr and Mrs A B McUregor, Mr and Mrs Wood and child. Ms
Qelaty, Anson Cox, Chas Allen, II Heyuiond. Kddle Fuller, P
Q Hayband, A Butler, O J Sober—lT cabin and 2 steerage
passengers.
For Bah Fraecisco—per Comet, July 36—Mrs Wm Stott
Mrs Mary A Sheldon, Mm W B Doty, Capt B X Snow, t, 0
McCandles, A 8 Uriabaum, II B Bailey, James Bailey, Amau,
A pang, Aeon.
MARRIED.
LaDD—Duw—On the6th Inst., by the Rev. father Hermann, Mr. W. N. Ladd to Miss JoannaDrew, both of Honolulu
Divtnso.1—FiTSKWiiiTHsa—In Honolulu, July 4th, by Rev,
8. 0. Uauion, Mr. Bernini R. Davidson to Miss Mary Jane
Fayerweather, both of Honolulu.
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DIED.
StLLowir—At Welnhlnu, Km, July 7th, 1864, Annie I.
daughter of J. B. and Mary SIIU.wayr s«*>2moDt]is and 20days
" Suffer little children to come untn me."
Bielit—At Mol .kai, on the 20th July, Jesw Seeley, aged
about U yean, a native of MilHtdelpals iPhiiadesphispaper.
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THE
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HONOLULU, SEPTEMBER I, 1864.
65
.ttftSmp, gri.2l.
it is regarded. The members of the commisA Day in Vacation at Oahu College.
thus lightly dealing with one of the
sion,
in
Pave.
was somewhat in a thoughful mood,
The Work goes Nobly on
06 most revolting murders on record, have done " My mind
So on a broken chair,
86 no honor to themselves, and afforded an exLatest News from the United Slates
06, 06, 07
A Day In Vacation at Oahu College
I sat me down to moralise awhile
07 ample which it is hoped will never again be
Appeal to the American ladies In the Sandwich Islands
Upon the silenoe there."
07 witnessed in the service."
CaptaiD JohnOriswold snd Lieut. Goddanl
*7
Private Note from Mr. Barnum
08,09
Peaceful Revolution
Lest the guilty murderer should escape " How many changing scenes of life, thought I,
09
Lossofthe "John Williams"
This solitude recalls!
Fort Street Select School
89 from prison in Tennessee, where every thing
Joy'sringing laugh, and sorrow'ssmothered moan,
09, 70
IT. 8. Christian Commission
Have echoed from these walls."—Sprague.
T2 is so unsettled, before the period of his imArrival of a Russian Fleet
72
One Hundred Barrels More"—Poetry
has
he
ordered
expired,
"Marine
him
TO
has
prisonment
During the last twenty years we have spent
News, Ac
to be removed to Auburn Prison, in the State many days at Punahou, but our visits have
■of New York. Be assured a good time is usually been during term time or on examincoming- The cry of the oppressed will be ation-days. The contrast is very marked and
SEPTEMBKII I, 1864.
heard.
striking between the premises ola college or
The Work goes Nobly on.
boarding-school
during the period of school
Latest news from the United States.
session
and
The silence and lonevacation.
can
It is with increasing pride that we
By the " Whistler" and " Calavala" news liness of vacation seem more intense, in conStates,
as becoming has been received from the United States, up
point to thw United
and animation of
every day more and more an Anti-Slavery to August 13th. The following are the trast with the hilarity, life
the premises when inhabited by teachers and
nation. The much talked of " Fugitive most important items, respecting the War.
their pupils. On our arrival we found only
Slave Law" has been repealed; colored
The gun boats have entered Mobile Bay, one
solitary kanaka upon the premises, who
soldiers have been elevated to an equality and captured Fort Gaines, with 60 guns,
was
left as custodian. He had all the gates
with white soldiers; in all U. S. Courts, a 600 prisoners, and large quantities of the
securely locked. A fresh covering
and
doors
colored man's evidence is taken the same as munitions of war. This Fort is situated on
had
of
grass
carpeted the play-ground. The
a white man's ; Secretary Seward has just the w est side of the entrance. Fort Morgan
an ominous silence. The
old
bell
maintained
be
the
setannounced that it is hereafter to
is opposite. Rebel reports, state that 17
trees
seemed
to stand motionless and
very
to
aboltled policy of the U. S. Government
Union vessels of war have entered the Bay.
songsters
There
were
however among
world.
silent.
the
throughout
ish African Slavery
The rebel iron clad ram " Tennessee,"
were
The
sweet
singinglinnets
the
branches.
noticing
in
Buchanan,
gratified
We were exceedingly
commanded by Admiral
has
music.
Thanks
the following item in late American papers. been captured in Mobile Bay. The Admiral discoursing most charming
a leg, in the engagement. This ram has to Captain Hackfeld and others who imported
A miserable villain by the name of Taylor, lost
been
much boasted of, but now like the these little birds from Germany, that land of
in Tennessee, punished a female slave, susMerrimac"
and " Atlanta," is powerless.
"
reigned. No. Grimpecting her of theft. He first hung her up,
The war news from Richmond and At- song. We said,silence
there,
and
true
to her feline nature,
dead,
was
then lowering lanta, presents no new features. The Union alkin
until she was nearly
and
death
to
be
wandering
mewing about the
until
forces
the
she
was
appear
gradually
weakening
her down continued to punish her
rebels,
67,000
ft
is
officially
that
courts
We think the
reported
and
corridors.
commission
tried
deserted
was the result. A military
rebel soldiers are new held at the Nerth as cat's bump of locality must be large. Leavto
years
sentenced
five
him
the fellow and
prisoners of war.
It is reported that the war in Europe has ing the decision of that point to craniumimprisonment in the Penitentiary'! Even
than
the
cold
punishment
is
far
severer
come
to an end, and peace is declared, but manipulator Fowler, our oldfellow collegian,
this
we proceed with our moralizing.
blooded monster would have received in the the terms not as yet made public.
There has been a school in active operapalmy days of slavery, but President Lincoln
the
Rev.
Coewin.—We
learn
that
E.
tion at Punahou since 1841. At first it was
has reviewed the decision, and thus sharply
per
Pastor
of
Fort
Street
Church
is
expected
managed emphatically on the principle of a
censures the Commission :
a
the
Comet"
few
days.
in
he
feels
it
The President declares that "
" close corporation." Outsiders were not ad"
incumbent upon him to call the attention of Card -The subscriber is happy to acknowledge the follow- mitted unless by special vote of the Mission,
the army, and especially those charged with In j ■umi u hiTtof beenrewired for the CoriaUan Commlealon. and then the candidate was put through an
the administration of military justice, to the Therbare been forwarded to the ageucj in San fraocHoo.
examination, not much short of a Masonic
( 10. 00
ReT.J. W. Smith. M.D
irtsensibility displayed by this commission,
»•». D Baldwin, M. D.
I.H.00
or process of initiation. Years
with
which
crutiny
Genoa.
disapprobation
L.
and to express the
CONTENTS
For September,
1804.
THE FRIEND.
�66
passed
.
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TBE FRIEND. SEPTEM BER, I
en-
dowment was solicited and partially obtained.
The Hawaiian Government made over to it
two valuable tracts of land, which have real-
ized about eight thousand dollars. This
amount, added to donations here and in the
United States, has created a fund not much
less than twenty-five thousand dollars. The
American Board of Foreign Missions has
always extended a liberal hand to this institution. Just ten years ago (July 17, 1854,)
Dr. Anderson addressed a letter to the newly
elected Trustees of the College, containing
this paragraph : " Without a college, begun
soon and in earnest, I believe your community 'will run down,' and we are ready to cooperate with you. But until it is evident
that the good sense and feeling of your religious community is decidedly in favor of such
an institution, it is useless for us to move towards a President, or even a small endow-
H 6 4
.
"
"
ment."
We hope our Honolulu and island community has made it somewhat evident thatthey
had the good sense and proper feeling upon
this subject. Ten years of study, toil and
labor by teachers and pupils have accomplished much. Oahu College has become a permanent institution. Whatever changes may be
made among trustees, teachers and pupils,
Oahu College must live and thrive. It is
more of an institution to-day than many of
the European universities and colleges were
when they closed the first quarter of a century of their existence. It requires something
more than money and professors to make a
college. Time has much to do in the matter. There must be growth. Ten centuries
have made European universities what some
of th«m now are. Old Harvard is more than
two "hundred years old. The Colony of
Massachusetts Bay voted £460 for a school
or college in October, 1636, which was the
first step. In the year 1700 eleven ministers
ofConnecticut brought each a parcel ofbooks,
and as he laid them upon the table, remarked:
these books for the founding of a col"lege)I give
in this Colony." Thus Old Vale was
founded. Our young College has had an
equally auspicious beginning, and when centuries have rolled away, we trust it will be
able to make as fair a show as older institutions. Now is the time to work for Oahu
College. We are glad generous friends have
come forward. James Hunnewell, Esq., of
Boston, is one of them. From a letter written
by him under date of May 12th, 1864, we
copy as follows : ■ Worldly men, as you are
aware, seek out what they deem to be the
he* kind of investments of surplus funds.
In withdrawing from business I have sought
for such, and feel convinced that I shall not
receive any dividends that will he valued
1
more than such dividends as I shall receive Several years ago we remember to have read
on my investments in Oahu College, in the a very favorable and appreciative notice of
Rev. J. Kekela, Neomi and other kindred this work in the April number of the "North
investments. [This refers to an Hawaiian American Review" for 1856. These are
whom he educated, and now a missionary at just the volumes which every pupil should
the Marquesas.—Editor.] I join with you have placed in his hands who wishes to bein the hope that it will not be long before the come acquainted with a good outline of
tuition-money, and other charges and ex- American literature—authors and their wripenses will be less than they now are. The tings—from the settlement of the country
friends and patrons of Oahu College in their down to the present time. It is a good hisstruggles for existence, must remember the tory of the printing press on the Western
long year* of struggling of Old (now rich) Continent. It contains a better sketch of the
Harvard, and younger, though venerable Am- rise and history of the principal American
herst, Williams, und others that are now colleges and universities than any other work
comfortable. Let us trust that an all-wise with which we are acquainted. The method
Providence will raise up friends from time to of treating the numerous authors, whose writime to assist in its endowment, that it may tings are noticed, is very much in the style
become rich as well as venerable." These of Chambers' English Literature." If any,
encouraging words are backed by a donation parent wishes to present a child fond of readof $3,000. May others be induced to do ing with a valuable present on a birth-day or
New Year's, we would recommend Duylikewise.
Punahou School, or Oahu College, has ex- ckinck's Cyclopaedia of American Literaperienced some changes in its corps of teach- ture." It is the book ofall others for a young
ers, but all of these have been good men and American with a taste for literary pursuits.
writings of
women, and able educators of the young. Although it may not present the
full,
but
few
authors
it indicates
in
very
yet
Dole
was
conFourteen years the Rev. D.
nected with the institution, and his services what they have written, when they were bom,
were invaluable. Young men who were where they have lived, and a fund of facts,
on.tnd ere long Punahou School was
metamtwphosed into Oahu College. An
w
I
I
fitted for college by him always stood well
on entering American colleges. The institution under the Rev. E. G. Beckwith was most
admirably managed, while under the Rev.
Mr. Mills its usefulness was continued. It
has been our privilege to know personally all
the teachers, and we can bear testimony to
their zeal and success. High authority has
endorsed the saying that a tree is known by
its fruits. The fruits produced at Punahou
reflect distinguished honor upon those who
have there labored. Among the scores and
hundreds who have there been educated we
cannot now recall the name of scarcely one
who is not now engaged in some useful department of labor, at these islands or in other
lands. Some are ministers of the Gospel,
some physicians, some lawyers, some teachers, and all acting well their parts in the theater of life. We look forward to a bright
future for Oahu College.
While wandering about the premises we
found our way to the library. This is not
what it should be, although it contains several hundred volumes, and most of them
are standard works. They have the appearance of being well read, and often referred to. We sat down to the reading of
Duyckinck's " Cyclopaedia of American Literature." This is a most interesting work,
in two large volumes, containing nearly seven
hundred pages each. We were glad that it
was vacation, for we could pore over these
volumes without being disturbed. We would
hereby notify the librarian that we brought
them away, and will in due time return them.
incidents and anecdotes truly astonishing.
We will merely add that the work is published by Scribner, of New York, who is so
famed for issuing " books that are books."
Should any of our island readers wish to
order the books, it may be done through Mr.
Whitney. We hope the publisher will appreciate this essentially gratuitous puff! We
sincerely wish Mr. Scribner and other American publishers might be persuaded to send a
donation of books to Oahu College Library.
But we are spinning out a pretty long record of a day during vacation at Oahu College. We seldom, amid the constant pressure
of professional duty, enjoy such a day, hence
it is the more remarkable in our calendar.
We can assure our readers that we have not
jotted down a tithe of our musings on that
day as we sat in a broken chair, or lounged
on the floor. We lived over our life again.
We reviewed our school and college days.
We thought of college class-mates and professors. We mused over the joys and sorrows of a student's life. For the moment we
wished ourself young again. Justthirty years
ago we were walking the halls of Amherst,
and associating with members who have
carved out curious niches in the temples of
fame, learning and science. There was the
Rev. S. Robinson, D. D., late of Kentucky,
but now preaching to a congregation of secessionists in Toronto, Canada ; there was the
Rev. B. M. Palmer, D. D., the eloquent Presbyterian Divine of New Orleans, whose
preaching "fired the Southern heart," but
now, report says, a Colonel in therebel army;
�THE FRIEND,
there was the Rev. R. D. Hitchcock, D. D.,
the accomplished Professor of History in the
New York Theological Seminary; there
was the eccentric Professor of Botany and
traveler in South America, Isaac Holton ;
there was the Hon. A. H. Bullock, the leading Republican politician of Massachusetts.
These were all our class-mates. Well do we
remember them as under graduates, and as
recitation-room companions. Three of the
most prominent ministers of Brooklyn, New
York, were at the same perioJ members of
the same college, viz.: the Rev. Messrs.
Storrs, Beecher and Rockwell. It is among
the pleasant reminiscences of one's life to recall the names of those who started with him
on life's journey. Our late visit at Oahu
College wonderfully assisted our memory in
this respect, and we feel half inclined to go
again.
To all the friends and patrons, teachers
and pupils of Oahu College, we are happy
to report the premises in excellent order.
We never saw them in better condition. Too
much praise cannot be awarded to Mr. and
Mrs. Mills for their thoughtfulness and thrift
in managing the financial and secular concerns of the institution, and we hope the future President, whoever he may be, will
evince and develop equal ability in this re-
three hundred who fought and died with
Leonidas at Thermopylae, though they were
all inscribed on a pillar at Sparta, long since
perished utterly out of the world; but their
example remains bright and helpful forever.
Their deed became an example of deed to
mankind; and they need and deserve no
better remembrance, than that which is contained ' in the noblest group of words ever
APPEAL.
Ladies, you have it in your power to do uttered by simple man concerning his pracmuch in this noble, philanthropic and Chris- tice'—the immortal inscription on the monutian enterprise. You may not be able to ment which once stood where they fell:
stranger, tell the Laoedsemoniaus that we are
act the part of Florence Nightingale or Miss
' 0 here,
having obeyed tbeir laws.'
lying
can
forward
a
generous
Dix, but you
send
Similar inscriptions will be recorded upon
contribution—you can appeal to your hus- monuments
in every state of the Union,
bands, neighbors, and friends for funds,
from Main to California. We do believe
you can exert a most happy influence in bethe time will yet come when " the great
half of this Association. Some of you have
war will be remembered only for the blessfriends, brothers and sons in the Union
ings it has brought, the wisdom it has taught,
Army. Now is the time to do all in your and the glorious memories it has bepower to aid in the cause of humanity, and
queathed."
freedom. Now is the time to let your symPrivate Note from Mr. Barnum.
pathies flow forth to aid those who are fightand
of
freedom
emancipation.
ing the battles
By the last mail, we received from this
Capt. John Griswold and Lieut.
celebrated personage a note marked priGoddard.
vate," and because it is so marked we shall
Some unknown friend has kindly sent to publish it, for we suppose that is just what
our address a copy of the
Connecticut he desires, This is a copy :
War Record," containing obituary notices of
[Private.)
there are many gentlemen who would most
gladly allow their contributions to flow
through some channel devised by the Ladies.
We feel great modesty in making suggestions to the Ladies upon this subject, and
while we would most scrupulously refrain
from employing the language of dictation,
we do feel called upon to employ that of
"
—
"
"
the death of these two young officers. We
knew them well, and they are remembered
by
many others residing in Honolulu. Capt.
Appeal to the American Ladies in the Sandwich
Islands, in behalf of the U.S.
Griswold was killed at the battle of AntieChristian Commission.
tam, and Lt. Goddard fell at Bermuda HunThe Ladies of San Francisco have or- dred. Would that our pen could record in
ganized a Ladies' Christian Commission, fitting language the ardent, noble and wholeand chosen the following officers;
souled patriotism of these young men. Their
President. —Mrs. Bowman,
and they
Vice-Presidents. Mrs. Major-General country called for a sacrifice,
are," and
we
Here
promptly
responded,
McDowell, Mrs. A. G. Stiles, Mrs. S. B.
Stoddard, Mrs. J. Middleton, Mrs P. Beggs. very soon the bleeding victims were lying
Treasurer. —Mrs. W. H. Gladwin,
upon the altar. Well do we remember conRecording Secretar y. Mrs. E. Thomas. versing
with both of these young men, beCorresponding Secretary.—Miss Jane
left Honolulu to join the Union
fore
they
Gray.
We
listened to their loyal utteranArmy.
N.
Committee.—Mrs.
J.
L.
Executive
Shepard. Mrs. Nourse, Miss Kelsey, Mrs. ces and patriotic remarks. We followed
D. L. Beck, Mrs. Dr. Tuthill, Mrs. E. C. them in imagination to the battle, and now
Hinkley, Mrs. J. W. Cox, Mrs. A. J. Down- we are called upon to mourn over their early
er, Mrs. Alonzo Wakeman, Mrs. J. H.
Nevins, Mrs. J. H. Poole, Mrs. M. D. Strong, death; but in example they still live. Their
Miss Hall, Mrs. Dr. Williamson, Mrs. Dr. J. country will cherish their names and those
N. Hume, Mrs. J. Bacon. Mrs. W. Greene. of many more, in lasting reinemberance.
H:is not the time come for the American We have come to look upon the life and
Ladies and others interested in the work, deeds of a truly patriotic soldier as the
on tlit- Sandwich Islands, to testify their ap- richest legacy which a man can leave to his
preciation of what is now doing, to relieve country. In the forcible language of a
the sufferings of the Union soldiers and as- writer in the " North American Review"
sist the Delegates of the U. S. Commission ? for July, 1864, " His strongest motive is
A noble work has been done on the islands, duty. He offers himself for many. His
in behalf of the U. S. Sanitary Commission. heart is inflamed with the love for justice
Repeatedly have contributions been sent for- and peace. He may die unnoticed in the
ward for that object. Now has not the time crowd of the dead; his name may be forcome for something to be done tn behalf of the gotten ; but he has his reward in his own
Christian Commission ? How can that some- keeping, and his life and his death became a
thing be better undertakenand accomplished spiritual influence to encourage, invigorate
than by the Ladies I We hare no doabt and dignify mankind. The names of the
spect.
—
"
—
67
SEPTEMBER, 1864.
Bnrnuin'a Ararrinin
Miisrnsi,
New YOBK, June 15th IMI.
Messrs Editoss—I am writing a series of fifty-two lotters
upon the subject of Ancientand.
York
Mercury,
for the New
Modern Humbugs. The principal drift and object of the first
Is
to
show
the advantages of advertising.
ten or twelve letters.
Few men In the country have advertised so extensively ss myacknowledge
fail
that Printers Ink hat
to
self, and I never
been the main tprlng of my success ; nearly thirty years exninety-nine times In
convinces
me
that
perience in this line
every hundred, nothing Is so conducive to business as LIBproviding
the
article advertised la
ERAL ADVERTISING!,
really an equivalent for the sum charged. This fact I shall
endeavor In my letters to make apparent to every mind,and it
consideration thereof I write to ask ynu. if consistent with your
feelings, to kindly publish ray It-tier which appears in the New
York Mercury, of the2d of July, with due credit fur the same.
I enclose you some tickets of admission to my Museum,
which I hope you or your friends will make use of.
If from time to time you tee fit to publish some of the accompanying extracts relating to Earnum and lilt Museum, you
will confer an additional favor which I shall be happy at all
times to reciprocate s you will especially oblige me by copying
the article from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.
Your obedient servant,
P. T. BARNUM.
Accompanying the note, we are furnished
with fouradmission tickets to the American
Museum. The tickets are not redeemable
after July. 1865, hence we shall not be able
to avail onrselves of the privilege of visiting
Mr. B.s Museum, but as he allows the
privilege of a " proxy," they may not be
altogether useless.
Accompanying this note, we have received a copy of the Mercury containing a letter
of Mr. Barnum on Ancient and Modem
Our narrow limits will not
" Humbugs."
allow us to copy this letter, but from a careful perusal, we should infer, that Mr. Barnum had succeeded better in humbugging the
public than any other living man. He has
made one immense fortune, and been humbugged out of it by a Connecticut modem
clock-maker, and now it appears from Frank
Leslie's Illustrated Paper, that he has accumulated another fortune of at least two
millions. The grand secret of his success
appears to be this "that he attends to his
business, and liberally advertiwes."
�68
»HE
THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, 1864.
gates could not pass the article. In mv es- trary measures, on the part ofthe Sovereign,
timation, this is the most important provision would most probably have been followed by
1864.
1,
in this Constitution. If this articlo does not acts of violence and bloodshed. We rejoice
SEPTEMBER
pass, it is certain that this Government loses
thnt a healthier public sentiment prevails in
its Monarchical character. I believe this,
Peaceful Revolution.
and so I am advised by educated men and this kingdom. Let no one imagine that the
Having never taken the oath of allegiance statesmen. Therefore the Convention ter- people are indifferent to their rights and
privileges, or yield a servile and crouching
the Hawaiian Kingdom, we have for that, minates now.
I thank the Delegates of the People for subserviency to the Royal mandates. The
and other reasons, most scrupulously avoided
willingness with which they have come
political discussions in our columns. Events the
here, and the patience with which they have people, both foreign and native, are keenly
however so remarkable have taken place discussed with me. The Constitution of sensitive to their rights, but they possess
during the last few days, and which have 1852 was given to the people by Kameha- sufficient good sense to restrain them from
now become matters of history, that we shall meha 111., to remain so long only as it was violent measures, and those who do not apthe people ; and what he prove of the course pursued by his Majesty,
give them a passing notice. We do not by for the interest oftake
he
could
gave
away. Therefore, I
time, the political elethe
indifference
to
profess
politiany means
think this gives me power to take it away. are convinced that in
We
feel
a
assume
a
deep
affairs
of
this
ments
better shape. It is
kingdom.
will
cal
Under God I sit upon this throne, and it is
and an abiding interest in the social, politi- my duty to defend its interests. I therefore with some degree of pride, that we publish
cal and religious welfare of the nation among take away the Constitution of 1852, and I the fact, that, during the week while the
whom our lot is cast. We have enjoyed will give you a Constitution.
Hawaiian Kingdom was without a ConstituAs my
are not advised of this
tion,
the utmost quiet, peace and good order
privileges under the mild rule of the Kame- intention, IMinisters
ask them to remain in their rehamehas, for which we are profoundly thank- spective positions, lest there should be any prevailed. There was scarcely a ripple upon
ful, and in no part of the civilized world confusion or disturbance. I ask, also, all the smooth surface of society, beyond some
could our civil and religious privileges have other officers of this Government to remain " smart talk" and warm expression of opinthem
ions, in the street, shops, and private circles.
been greater, so long as we owed allegiance and discharge their duties. If any of
wish
to resign, under the present circumto a foreign state. In days when annexation stances, they are at liberty to do so.
Agreeable to his Majesty's intimation or
was rife (1652-3) and there was a reasonable
promise
wish
to
on the 13th, he issued on the 20th,
Hereafter, if the people
make a
prospect that it would have taken place, in new Constitution by means of a Convention the following Peoclamation :
no way did we favor the project. We knew oftheThree Estates, I will consent to meet
" We Kamehameha V., by the Grace of
at once for
that if any foreign power assumed the sove- them, but I give a Constitution
God,
of the Hawaiian Islands, King :
thejgovemment of the country.
To all who these presents shall see, greeting :
reignty, the rights of the aborigines would be
done,
The business of this Convention is
Be it known that, faithful to the promise
ignored and trampled upon. This is still and the Convention is dissolved."
m Our Proclamation of the 13th inmade
view
the
as
as
our
of
subject—maintain long
The dissolution was followed in the after- stant, We
this day signed and caused
possible the independent sovereignty of noon of the same day, by the following Pro- to be promulgated a Constitution for Our
the Islands, but if any other nation does
Kingdom, to the full observance of which
clamation :
We have taken Our Solemn oath, in Our
hoist its flag, let it be that of the United
We Kamehameha V.,by the grace of God,
States. We have never held or advocated of the Hawaiian Islands, King, Have this Privy Council of State; and We have
the High Officers of Our Government
any other opinion. This is the opinion of day dissolved the Constitutional Convention caused
to swear to support the same.
the American Missionaries, so far as we are called together by Our Royal Proclamation
We farther proclaim that elections, under
aware, and we have often heard them ei- of sth May, 1864. The course pursued in and according to the said Constitution, are
matters
of
in regard to
to be held in conformity with regulations,
press their views upon this subject. Holding the said Convention
vital importance to the well being of the which will be issued by Our Minister
of the
these views, obedience to the " powers that Hawaiian Nation and Government has made
and it is Our will and pleasure that
Interior,
has
been
a
our
be,"
cardinal point in all
this step necessary.
the Representatives, so elected, meet Us and
Therefore, We do proclaim as follows:
teachings from the pulpit and press.
Our Nobles in Legislative Assembly, at the
1852
1. The Constitution of 14th June,
It is certainly a most striking and noteCourt House in Honolulu, on
fifteenth
is abrogated as being inadequate to the day of October of this year, at 12theNoon.
worthy fact, in the political affairs of this present
wants of the Nation, and because it
Given at lolani Palace, in Honolulu, on
Kingdom, that during the last few days, as has failed in practice to meet the hopes
the 20th day of August, 1864.
well as during former periods, marked radi- which were partially entertained when it
KAMEHAMEHA R.
cal revolutions have taken place, but without was granted by King Kamehameha HI.
By the King,
forthwith
cause
a
new
We
shall
Con2.
those violent and bloody agitations which
C. G. Hopkins,
stitution to be proclaimed, which being
Minister of the Interior."
have characterized revolutions in other coun- framed
with the light derived from the exThis
beProclamation
was accompanied by
tries. His Majesty Kamehameha V.,
perience of the past, will be better adapted
ing unwilling to take the oath to the Con- to the people, and more promotive of their the new Constitution, which is essentially
stitution granted by Kamehameha 111. in prosperity, than the one now abrogated.
the same as that adopted by the Convention,
3. Our Ministers, Judges, and other offi- except the Article referring to a. property
1852, called a Convention of the Three Esto
tates of the Kingdom, to revise and adopt a cers of Our Government, will continue
of voters. This Article, No.
exercise their functions and conduct the qualification
62, reads as follows :
new Constitution. This Convention opened
duties of their officers, according to the exon the 7th of July, and continued its sessions isting Statute Laws of the Kingdom, and all
" Article 62. Every male subject of the
who shall have paid his taxes;
Kingdom
to
civil
authorstntil the 13th of August, when in Cromwel- persons are required obey the
who shall have attained the age of twenty
lian and Bonapartean style, it was dissolved ities as at present appointed.
Given at Our Council Chamber, at Hono- years ; and shall have been domiciled in the
by His Majesty. The Article under discus.
Kingdom for one year immediately precedlulu, this 13th day of August, 1864.
ing the election ; and shall be possessed of
sion> at the lime, was the property-qualificaKAMEHAMEHA R. Real
Property in this Kingdom, to the value
tion of voters. The following is the speech By the King,
over and above all incumbrances of One
«f His Majesty upon that occasion :
C. G. Hopkins,
Hundred and Fifty Dollars—or of a LeaseMinister of the Interior."
Ih}8 is the fifth day of the discussion of
hold
property on which the rent is Twentythis article, and it is certain that the Dele.
In most other civilized nation;, such arbi- five Dollars per year—or an income of not
FRIEND.
I
"
"
�less than Seventy-five Dollars per year, derived from any property or some lawful employment ; and shall know how to read
and write, if born since the year 1840; and
shall have caused his name to be entered on
the list of voters of his District as may be
provided by law, shall be entitled to one vote
for the Representative or Representatives
of that Destrict. Provided, however, that
no insane or idiotic person, nor any person
who shall have been convicted of any infamous crime within this Kingdom, unless he
shall have been pardoned by the King, and
by the terms of such pardon have been restored to all the rights of a subject, shall be
allowed to vote."
The following are most of the points
wherein the new Constitution differs from
the old :
1. Property-qualification of Representa-
tives and voters.
2. The House of Representatives is now
combined with the House of Nobles, and
united they form the" Legislative Assembly."
3. No member of the Royal Family shall
marry without the Sovereign's consent.
4. The law regulating the Sovereign's
ability sto alienate the Kingdom, is much
more limited now than formerly.
5. Some important changes respecting
the Courts and Judges ofthe Kingdom.
In fine, the new Constitution is less democratic and more monarchical than the old.
The principle of universal suffrage, appears
to have loomed up before the minds of the
framers of the new Constitution in more
hideous and ghostly attitude than did the
Ghost of Banquo *.o the terrified Macbeth.
" Hence horrible shadow." The Ghost has
disappeared from the Hawaiian stage, but
what sound is that we hear from over the
waters?—an actor on the English stage is exclaiming :
" Pr'ythee, see there ! behold! look !
lo !
Pray, what can it be but the same Ghost
which has retired from the Hawaiian stage,
that is now re-appearing uporrthe English
under the auspices of that adroit and able
manager, Mr. Gladstone ?
We must now wait for the next opening
scene, and it is our opinion that Universal
Suffrage, as an actor, is yet to play a pretty
important part on the world's stage. Shakspeare aptly said,
" All the world's a stage,
And all tho men and women merely playors."
The people, —the masses, —the lower as well
as the higher classes, .are coming forward,
and their voices must be heard, or the performance will end in "Tragedy," as is
now the case in the United States. We
close with the remark, that the great bona
of contention in that land is not that universal suffrage prevailed, but because it did not
prevail! The nation denied this privilege
to 4,000,000 of the African race, and now
their enfranchisement must be achieved !
69
TBE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, 1864.
Loss of the " John Williams."—We
United States Christian Commission.
learn from Capt. Greig, of the Kitty Cart"
During the past few months, we have bewright" who has just arrived from the
come
much interested in reading reports and
South Seas," the followiug particulars re"specting
statements
respecting the operations of the
the loss of the Missionary bark
United
States
Christian Commission. It is
"John Williams," owned by the London Misan
called into existence by the
organization
sionary Society. She drifted upon a reef, at
stern
of war. Its extensive usenecessities
Danger Island, 11° S. L. and 166" W. L.
by the Presifulness
is
fully
acknowledged
went
head
90
foremost, in fathoms
She
down
States,
of
United
the
Secretary of
dent
the
water.
was
No
lives
of
No property
saved.
were lost. The following persons were pas- War, and many of the officers of the Army
sengers: the Rev. Mr. Barff, wife, and wife's ! from General Grant downward. Testimosister, of Niana, and the Rev. Mr. Royle nials from scores, hundreds and thousands of
and daughter, of Aitutaki, one of the Hervey wounded and sick soldiers are continually
Islands. The vessel had been in commis- appearing in the secularand religious papers.
By the last mail we have received from
sion twenty years and one month. She was
tevera!
unknown sources the following docubuilt by the shilling and penny contributions
:
ments
usuof the children of England. Her trips
1. Principles and position of the United
ally occupied about two years, from the
time of leaving England until her return, States Christian Commission, 64 pages.
2. Our Wounded and their Helpers, 64
visiting during this time, all the stations of
the London Missionary Society, in the So3. A Delegate's Story, by Rev. H. Z.
ciety, Hervey, and Samoan groups, touchButterfield.
ing at Sydney.
4. Plan, System, Extent and Wants of
Fort Street Select School.—Another U. S. Christian Commission in the Field.
term of this school closed on Friday, the
5. U. S. Christian Commission Statement
26th ult,, when an interesting examination for Army Meeting, June 1864.
took place. It was protracted during the
6. Incidents of its Work, (U. S. Christian
school hours of two days, which offered full Commission.)
opportunity for an examination of each
7. Pacific Christian Commission.
study. We were much gratified with the
8. Sunday School Times, for May 14,
attention which has been paid to spelling 1864, containing addresses of Bishop Mclland history. The school during the past vaine, the Rev. Messrs. Kirk, Duryea and
term has been under the charge of Miss others, before a large meeting in the city of
Emma Smith and Miss Anna Paris. We Philadelphia.
understand that during the ensuing long
From these various publications we gather
vacation, Miss Ellen Armstrong will teach. a clear and most satisfactory view of the exOne feature of the school is quite new. tensive operations of this association. It
Mr. Hassinger has been drilling most of the would seem to be in every respect suited to
lads connected with the school in the milita- give efficiency and force to the Sanitary
ry exercise, and to close up the performances Commission.
Both work harmoniously tothere was an exhibition of a large class of gether. In a few words, the following stateboys dressed in Zouave style. Thus we ment makes known the object of the U. S.
feel the effects of the great rebellion. What Christian Commission :
would have been thought a few years ago,
Several hundred delegates scattered over
of drilling—a la military—a class of lads, all parts of the country, where war prevails,
in the Session room of Fort StreetChurch ! are actively co-operating with army officers,
" O tempore, O mores!" How the times, surgeons, chaplains, Sanitary Commission
how the manners of men are changed !
agents and others, to do all in their power for
the physical, moral and religious welfare of
W. H. Dimond, Esq.—We learn that His soldiers of the Union Army, and of the
Ex. R. C. Wyllie made this gentleman bear- Rebels whenever they fell under their inspecer of Dispatches to the American Governtion. They open chapel-tents, reading rooms,
ment at Washington, and also to Judge
and
efficiently aid the sick, wounded and
has
Allen. Mr. Dimond, we also learn,
withdrawn from the firm of H. Dimond & dying to communicate to their friends. "In
55 centre stations, 150 or
Son, for the purpose of devoting his services all, we have now
out-stations, supplied by the delegates,
more
to the Union cause in the United States.
and 56 chapels, under the control of chapHe remarked to us, that he should offer his
with canvas by the Commisservices to the Christian Commission; and lains, roofed
and
furnished
with stoves,—in all, not
sion
if not accepted, next to the Sanitary Com- less
than
265
different
points from whichthe
mission, and then to the Army. Such
the Commission for good radiof
influence
May
is
of
all
his
praise.
patriotism worthy
career prove that he has made a wise choice. ates through the armies. To the 16 agents
�70
THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, 1864.
others came in from the field.
and 166 delegates in the field must be added Washington,
of the work of the CommisThe
application
25 secretaries and assistants in the various sion to those poor sufferers lying in ambumen
constantly
lances, just from the battle, and awaiting to
offices at home, making 206
engaged in the work, besides all the chief be placed under shelter, as well as to the
executive officers who give to it their invalu- thousands in the so-called hospitals, was just
the aspect in which it would best exhibit its
able services."
true character. I joined in it, messed with
So eminently useful have the delegates the delegates, saw the whole interior of how
become to the army, and so favorably im- they lived, and denied themselves, and
pressed is the community with their labors, wrought. The morning was begun and the
that many hotels entertain the agents of the day was ended with devotional exercises in
U. S. Christian Commission gratis, while the open air, for the Commissionandrooms af-or
forded no space for the hundred
sixty
telegraph and railroad companies make no hundred and seventy to meet in. God will
to
charges whenever it lies in their power
bless the work of men that prayed, and
promote the interests of the Association.
praised, and spake, and loved and mounted
and hungered after useAlthough the agents and delegates of the above earthly things,
souls of the wounded soldiers
fulness
to
the
Commission labor without pay, except to as they did. Those morning and evening
have their actual expenses defrayed, yet it prayers and hymns will refresh my memory
is estimated that the Association is expend- as long as I live. From the morning frugal
ing 8200,000 monthly. It is the design of meal—each receiving his ration from a winabout as good as the private solthe Association to raise and expend at least dow (just
his
tin cup and his pewter plate, and
dier)
in
one million of dollars during this summer's sitting on a box or standing in the open air
campaign.
to eat it—they separated to their several hossome having, as captains of divisions,
pitals,
The lollowing communication from Bishop
Mcllvaine, of Ohio, will give a good idea of several houses under them, others acting as
subordinates. They went out to body and
what the Association is now accomplishing: soul, to help the surgeons, some of them surBishop Mcllvaine's Impressions.—The geons themselves, to .wash, to feed, to soothe,
undersigned, during the past week, has been to take part in the most painful operations,
in close personal connection with the opera- to minister in every wise and loving way to
tions of the Christian Commission, under the sick, the mained, the dying, to talk with
circumstances the most calculated to exhibit them about their souls, to point them to the
their character and usefulness, and he feels Lamb of God, to pray with them, and under
it to be his duty to that great agency, and to all varieties of trying circumstances, to rethe country, as it is a gratification to his own ceive their last message to dear ones at home,
feelings, to publish his impressions concern- to comfort in all ways those dear men to
whom the country is so deeply indebted, to
ing it.
I left Washington with the President of bury them when dead. But I cannot expect
the Commission, that most earnest and most to give an adequate idea of their work, or
working and effective Christian man, George of their spirit in it, for all accounts to me,
H. Stuart, of Philadelphia, in a steamer for before 1 saw it, had greatly failed to make
Belle Plain, on our way to Fredericksburg, me comprehend it so as to do it any justice,
expecting, if circumstances allowed, to get to greatly as 1 had valued it. What particuthe lines of the Potomac army. Our view larly struck me in the work was the individwas to sec what was needed for the mo&t ef- uality and personality of the connection befective application of Christian help, as to tween the Commission agent and the
bodily and spiritual wants, to the soldiers of wounded sufferers. There was nothing bethat noble host. While every facility was tween them to make the application of aid
tendered for our reaching the front, a change circuitous or doubtful. It did not take the
of circumstances rendered the enterprise un- place of, or in the least interfere with the
advisable, so that we went no further than work of the official men, the army surgeons,
Fredericksburg. On our way to Belle Plain, etc. It supplemented them. It helped them.
the character of the men composing the Del- It supplied deficiencies in special emergenegation of the Commission began to appear. cies, which no Government could be ready
Many of them were in the steamer going to for, in all the detail of such a condition of
the work—men from various parts, and pro- things as existed at Fredericksburg. It met
fessions, and Christian connections. I
the wounded on the field it met them on their
delighted with the unity of spirit, in the bond arrival at that town long before the applianof love which was, manifest in these earnest, ces of a very over-worked corps of excellent
Christian men, going to a solemn work in army surgeons and nurses could get to them.
the spirit of prayer. I shall not soon forget I was much struck with the high character
the meeting for prayer and praise on the of the men, coming from the highest social
quarter deck of the steamer. I have reason positions, reinforcements daily arriving as
to believe that there were bystanders whoi the time of others expired, but not reaching
who will not forget it. At Belle Plain wei the necessity of the case (on our way from
were detained some hours in the Christian Fredericksburg we met twenty or thirty on
Commission tent and its vicinity, waiting for their way down, walking in the hot sun ;)
conveyance to Fredericksburg. At Freder- and then how they laid aside their garments
icksburg we were set down in the midst ofF and girded themselves, and became servants
the work. There were from eight thousand to all, for Christ's sake; how laboriously they
1
thousand wounded "men in the various wrought, and how, all along, with ministraurches, halls, and other houses of theitions to the body, they carried the Gospel,
m. As some were sent away towardsi and, most of all, sought the salvation of the
:
Kten
'•
soldier. And how the poor sufferers welcomed them—how they appreciated their
work—how they thanked them ! In how
many cases did I hear them say, "We
should have been dead by this time, but for
the Christian Commission men." The reader must not expect me to give him an adequate idea of that work. The delegate gets
his transportation to and irom his field (the
railroads and Government uniting to furnish
it.) Besides that, he gets his board, and
what is that ? A soldier's ration, eaten without a table, or a chair, and often without a
roof or covering above ; a blanket and a floor
to lie on at night. Such was the board at
Fredericksburg, such is the expense of the
agency. There is no salary, except as there
are a few stationary agents, who, while
others come for a few weeks, and go, and
new men come to take their places, are necessary to give shape, and order, and direction to the whole work. These, of course,
are moderately paid. But of the one hundred and sixty at Fredericksburg, when 1 was
there, only one or two were in such position.
Such is all the deduction from the money
raised for the soldier, to carry it from the
donor to the sufferer. Can a cheaper agency
be conceived of ? Put that trifling cost of
work in comparison with the good done, especially to the souls of those beloved, patient,
cheerful, suffering, many of them, dying
men!
Having seen the work, under circumstances which tested it to the uttermost, as to the
sort of men it gets, the wisdom of its appliances, and the efficiency and economy of its
operations, 1 can say, and I want to say out
of my whole heart, that a work more worthy
ot the confidence, and affection, and co-operation of a Christian public, especially of
every loyal heart and hand, cannot be devised.
It is wonderful to see what, from a very
small beginning it has arrived at. The sight
of itis one of the most refreshing alleviations
of the grief of the land, under the tribulations of this awful war and the wicked conspiracy that originated it. Blessed be God,
that such a spirit of self-denying love has
been given to so many laborers in such a field
of suffering! I have come from the great
hospital (for all the town almost was a hospital) full 'f admiration of the work of the
Christian Commission, and of determination
to do all I can to aid it.
Charles P. McIlvaine,
Bishop of the Diocese of Ohio.
May22d, 1864.
N. B.—I desire to add, that the Christian
Commission has the entire confidence of the
Government, and receives all the facilities it
could expect from the best sympathies of
those in authority.
Rev. Eli Corwin. pastor of one of the
churches in Honolulu, arrived in this city
last Saturday. He comes for health, recreation, and observation. We heartily welcome
him. Mr. Corwin was formerly the beloved
pastor of the Presbyterian Church at San
Jose. We hope our brother will be benefitted by his sojourn among us, in body and
mind. The dry air of our interior is decidedly in contrast with the warm, moist,
salt air he has been accustomed to. We
hope he will not think the people as dry at
the atmosphere.—Pacific, July 14.
�_
THE FRIEND. $E P T EMBER,
ADVERTISBTtTSM-TS.
Information Wanted!
71
18 44.
APVBRTIS»MggTB-
SAILOR'S HOME!
R-sp-ctlng Makiel Cunnimjham, who loft New Bedford Jnos
DR. J. MOTT SMITH,
IT '.818, aa scauan so Iward the "William Hamiltoo," Captain
IJjaJVTISsT.
S'i'ncklcy. Any information will be gladly received by the Ed406-ly
Office corner of Fort and Hotel Streets.
itor, or Mr. Nlchol.is Cu-inlngham, No. U2 Kriend street, Boston, Mass.
ship
"Hamilton,"
HOFFMANN,
D.,
E.
M.
Respiting Clark Peck, late chief mate of
ssssssC.
Honolulu in 1843. j Physician and Surgeon, Maker'sBlock, corner
of Bridgeport, Conn, who left the ship at by
Queen and KaaMr. WilliamU.
Any Information will be thankfully received
126-ly
humanu streets.
Johnson, San Jose, California, or by the Editor.
11. STANC.ENWAI.D, >l. I>.,
Respecting Willia-n H. Qidlow. of Cambridgeport. He was
heard from In 1880. bound North on a whaling cruise, on board
communicatewith
the
Editor,
Please
PHYSICIAN
the Ooonje. and Mary.
AND
or Mrs. Lydia Matilda Hess, Camhrldgeiiort, Mass.
Late New York City Dispensary Physician, member of ths
Medico-chirurgical College, and of the Pathological Society
swas.
" iR [fl
Respecting Henry Tiffany, of Lennox, Mass. Heboarded
of New York.
at theSailor's Home In 1880. Any information will be gladly
r'-cetvwd by Mrs. Marion French, of Lennox, Mass., or by the Office at the cornerof Fort and Merchant Streets. Residence In
Nuuanu Valley,opposite that or E. O. Hall, Esq. 383-ly
Editor.
Respecting Ansel C Oorham, who sailed from New Bedford
C. H. WETMOKE, M. D.
with
In a whale ship for the Paciac. Please communicate
his brother James S_
I'll VSH IA X & SURGEON,
C S. Consul, Honolulu, the Editor, or
Qorham, Williamsburg, N. Y. Also, should thlp -'Smyrna,'
HILO, HAWAII, S. I.
the
requested
upon
call
to
touoh at Honolulu, Capt. Kelly it
N. B-—Medicine Chests carefully replenished at the
Seamen's Chaplain.
6-tf
HILO DRUG STORE.
Respecting, Arnold R. Austin, of Providence, R. 1., who
left the ship Rodman, about 1862, at Honolulu. Perhaps Cajit.
Bp-ncer may recall this man. If so, please communicate with
W. N.
Mrs. C. B. Austin of Providence or editor of the li lend.
Importer and Dealer in llaedwaee, Cutlkrt, Mechabics
06
Respecting James Reilly, formerly mate of brig "Josephine."
Tools and Agricultural Implements, For street, Hono- Officers' table, with lodging, per week,.
6
426-ly
Seamens' do. do.
do.
do.
lulu.
Any information will be gladly received by the Chaplain, or by
60J
Water
hit brother, Daniel Reilly, care Matthew McPorlan,
Shower Baths on tbe Premises.
sssa.
COOKS
g,
OA.HTLE.
J.
B.
ATIIKRTOM.
AMOS.
S.
York.
fa
Street, New
CAPTAIN AND MRS. OAT,
Respecting Albert Stout Watkins. belonging to Schuyler
CASTLE & COOKE,
Managers.
Honolulu, March 1. 1861.
Co. N. V., supposed to be attached to some vessel In the I'aciby Importers and Wholesale and Retail dealers in General Mersought
1857.
This
information
Is
in
He
left
home
fie
chandise, in thsFireproof Store in King street, opposite ths
CharlesMcClintic, U.S. Hospital, Honolulu,and Morgan Stout,
Seamen's OatiawA,
BOOKS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR THE
Schuyler Co., N. Y. Please communicate,with the Editor of
AGENTS FO
MARINER.
the Friend.
Jftynes
Medicines,
Dr.
D. N. FLITNER'S Watch and Jewelry
Respecting Allen McDonald, who lelt theUnitedStates in
Sewing Machines,
Wilson's
Wheeler
4whaling
I'acillc
busiengaged
the
North
in
1858. He lias been
Establishment, in Kaahumanu street, will be
The New England Mutual Life Insurance Company, caab
ness. Any information will be gladly received by the Chapfound the following works
assets t:,360,000,
lain, or liy'hia mother, Mrs. Anna McDonald, No. 62, WashingMann'acturers
of
A
Raynolds,
—Importers
Devoe
Pratt
and
Almanacks for 1862.
ton Street, Newport, It. I.
Punts. Oil and Varnith. and Crystal Coal Oil,
Merchant's, Shipmaster's and Mechanic's Assistant
Respecting Octavius Myth, who. on the 23d of January,
Home & Co.'s Carriages and Carriage Materials.
C.
Van
whaleship
French
shipped
on
board
the
388-ly
Laws of the Sea.
1817, at Tahiti,
" Ferdinand" md wai discharged at Honolulu, the 13lh ol
The Art of Sailmaking.
December, of same year. Ills family have not sir.cc heard SHERMi* PECS,
H. A. P. CARTES
—ALSO—
Honolulu.
from him. His father, D. 0. Blytli, resides In Oolsfcssiar,
Honolulu.
Ship's Compasses and Dividers.
gladly
by
information
be
received
will
Essex, lingland. Any
—ALSO
C. BREWER &
the editor, or K. C. Wyllie, Esq.
Maine, who
Mast-head Glasses and Marine Telescopes.
Respecting Alonxo John Appleton, of Kittery,
whaleship
board
Phoenix."
—ALSO—
"
has been reported at Honolulu, on
Chronometers and Chronometer Watches.
Any information will gladly be received by the Editor, or Mr.
Honolulu. Onhil, H. I.
—AisoEdwin S. Appleton, Kittery, Navy Yard Village, Maine, U. 8.
TO—
—REFER
English Charts of North and South Paoiftc.
Respecting Henry AysKford. Any person having knowledge
New York.
Jobs. M. Hood, Etc,
—ALSO—
of this individual, (a native or Loudon, England,) who arrived
JamesHonnbwbll, Esq.,}
at Ncr London July 30, 1845, in the ship Charles Carroll,"
Boston.
A great variety of other articles useful to the
Charles Brewer, Esq., >
by
communicating
be
remunerated
will
)
Desolation
Island,
from
H. A. Pribcs, Ksi.,
AND—
Mariner.
the information to Henry P. Haven, New London, Conn., or to
MESSES. McRUER & MERRILL, 1
Bj_,____
San Francisco.
Many ornamental articles, including Breast Pins,
the Editor of the Friend.
Chas. Wolcott Bsoobs, Bsq., \
Rings, Cups, &c, &c.
Hongkong.
Messrs. Wm. Pcstau k Co.,
Manila.
Particular attention given to repairing and rating
Messrs. Peels, Uusbbll et Co
j*.
™--22Et3
SURCEON,
'
LADD,
'
AT
:
—
CO.,
Commission & Shipping Merchants,
_
"
ADVERTISEMENTS.
.e^.TTO'riOIsTBJESII..
(successor to a. r. evbbbtt.)
At his late rooms, QueenStreet.
AM-ly
H. W. SEVERANCE.
abiding,
QUEEN STREET, HONOLULU.
Will continue business st the new ttand,
424-ly
JOHNTHOB.~W*VTERHOUSE,
H. I.
Oeneral Merchandise.
Honolulu,
Importer and Dealer in
—REFERENCES—
Honolnln
Hit Ex. R. C. Willie,..Hon. B. F. Bnow, Esq
Tho.. Spencer, E5q......... Hilo
SanFrancisco
Mcßuer*-Merrill.
5 Dickinson Esq...Labslna
0. T. Lew ton, Esq.,
CW. Brooks* Co...San F. Field
Hew York
k Riot,
Co.,
«.
Tobln Broa.
lODin,
WilooXi nichanli As Co., Honolulu.
Slmoa.dfcSon,
Ml-ly
*
"
D. C. M'RUEIt.
Will continue the Qenera Merchandise and Shipping hnsiness
at theahoveport, where they are prepared to famish tbe
justly celebrated Kawaihae Potatoes, and such other recruits as are retiuired by whale ships at the shortest notice,
426-1 v
and on the most reasonable terms.
Commission Merchants
PHOTOGRAPHS.
UNDERSIGNED PREPARED TO
IS
Amhrotypei ami Photograph*.
IlllK
In a style wcood noue in Honolulu.
take
Viiite
to
CASTLE
*
Wheeler & Wilson's
GEO. W. VOLLUM, T
BOOK-BINDER,
TO THE OLD
aatVIM- REMOVED BACK
Mission Bindery, Is now prepared to execute all orders
for binding
H
Books. Pamphlets,
Newspapers, Music,
Old Books, Ac, Ac.
wl
Order, from tbe other Islands shook, be
and «'"•»?*'• «°
particular directions as to the style,
should
be
sample
volume
a
bound,
match volumes previously
.- ~.,_.
sent with tbe job.
will
Bookstore
rsesbn
~
Waltaey't
All orders left at H U.
prompt atteatloo.
COOKE,
AGENTS FOR
SEWING MACHINES!
REMOVAL!
._
Alio Carte* da
Specimens can be aeen at tbe Gallery, next door to the Pott
Office, orer tbe P. C. AdrertiKr Office.
4i9-3m
H. L. CHABB.
"
"
,
*
**'
Chronometers.
«fc COMWAY,
"XITIsEW
KAWAIIIAE. HAWAII.
FIRE WOOD ON HAND.
ATJOTIONEER,
AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Fire-proof Store, Robinson's
_____
»88-ly
J. 11. COLE,
—
HIS MACHINE Has A 1.1. TIIK LATEST
imp*overoents, and, inaddition to former premiums, was
awarded the highest prise above all European and American
Sewing Machines at theWorld's Exhibition in PARIS In 1881,
and at the Exhibition in London In 1893.
The evidence ofthe superiority of this Machineis foundla the
record of its sales. In 1881—
The Drover k Baker Company, Boston,
The Florence Company, Massachusetts,
The Parker Company, Connecticut,
J. M. Singer k Co., New York,
tinkle A Lyon,
Cnas. W Howland, Delaware,
M. Greenwoodk Co., Cincinnati, 0.,
N. S. 0. Perkins, Norwalk, 0.,
Wilson H. Smith, Connecticut,
.old 18,M0,whilst the Wheeler k Wilton Company, of BrMf*
on, made ana sold Iv.TU daring the same period.
CrPlasaa* Call mma Ea.tslau-.
UK
" "
J. O. MERRILL
tlcftfJEft «fc MERRILL,
AED
AUCTIONEERS,
3<>4 and 300 California Street*
SAN FRANCISCO.
ALSO, AOBNTS
Sau
01 TBI
Francisco & Honolulu Packets.
Particularattention given to the sale and purchtse of mar
chsndlae, ships' business, supplying whalethipt, negotiating
exchange, lie.
XT All freight arriving at Sss Francisco, by or to the Ho
nolulu Line ofPackets, will be forwarJed rasa or commissioe.
Utr Exchange on Honolulu bought and sold. A3
—sarssßsoss—
Messrs. Wiloox, Richabos k Co.,
B HAcarELD k Co.,
C BsswsßsyCo.,
"
" Bishop At
Dr. "R. W. Wood
Hasßsssß
*•*
Co.
"
Hon. K. H. Allek,.
1) C. Watebmas, Esq.,
SB4-ly
THE
FRTMdT
"
A MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO TEMPERANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE,
PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY
SAMUEL C. DAMON.
TJERMS:
.
One oopry, per annum.
Two copies,
Fiveoopiss,
"
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�IHK FKIKNU. NKPTESIBKK.
72
Arrival
of the
Russian Fleet.—Quite
unexpectedly, on the morning of the 28th
ult., three Russian vesseb of war arrived
from San Francisco, under command of Admiral Eugadoaroff, whose flag is hoisted on
board the Corvette Bogatyre." The other
vessels are the Corvette " Calavala," Capt.
Abreck," Capt.
Guerken, and clipper
"
MARINE JOURNAL.
PORT OF HONOLULU. S. I.
arrivals.
Aug.
I—Am bark Onward, Hempstead, 16 days from San
Francisco, Kith freight and passengers to Aldrich,
Walker k Co.
3—Hamuli bnrk Lizzie, Reimer, 17 dajs from San Francisco, eu route to Hongkong, to vonllolt A Henck.
J—Am bark N. 8. Perkins, Robinson, from Paget Sound,
with lumber to 11. Hackfeld & Co.
«—Am clipper »hip Ladoga, WUley, 30daysfrom Howland's Inland.
7—Schr Mary, Knclish, from Jarvis and Fanning'!
Island.
8—Am barkentine Constitution, Pomerny, from I'uget
Sound, via Uilo, with lumber to II. Hackfeld A Co.
8—Ambark Cambridge, Brooks, 17 days from Portland,
Oregon, with asstd. cargo to Aldrich, Walker & Co
IS-Am bark Helen Mar, Woods, 118 days fromBoston,
with mdse to 0, Brewer A Co.
13—Brig topsail schr Iiumitila, Spencer, from Victoria,
V. I., with mdse to J anion, Green A Co.
U—Schr Odd Fellow, Bush, from Baker's Island,
la—Danish clipper ship Virginia, Poehn, 18 days from
Poget Sound,with spara for Australia.
18—Am bark Young Hector, Fuller, It days from San
Francisco, with mdse to Wilcox, Kicbards a Co.
19—Bark Yankee, Paty, 12 days from San Francisco.
20—Am clipper ship Akbar, Chase, 13 days from San
Francisco. Passed the port without stopping.
20—Belgium bark Houtman Brothers, 13 days from San
Francisco en route for Uougkong.
20—Am bark Smyrniote, Burditt, 13 days from San
Francisco with mdse and passengers to Aldrich,
Walker A Co.
26—SchrKitty Cartwrlght,Gregg, from Fanning's Island.
28—Knsslan corvette Bogatyre, Admiral Bngadoar, 15
days from San Francisco.
28—Russian corvette Calavala, Geerken, 16 days from
San Francisco.
28—Russian corvette Abreck. Piekine, 15 days from San
Francisco.
38—Am clipper ship Emerald Isle, 15 days from San
Francisco.
28—Eng schr Alberni, from I'uget Sound, withlumber to
Janion, Green A Co.
30—Am bark Whistler, Allen, 17 days from San Francisco with mdse to Wilcox, Richards A Co.
Aug.
4—Danishbark Lizzie, Reimer, for Hongkong.
0—Clipper ship Ladoga, Willey, for Uowland'sIsland.
12—Am bark N. S. Perkins, Robinson,for Puget Sound.
13—Ambark Constitution. Pomeroy, for Puget Sound.
18—Am ship Derby, Lord, for Hongkong.
17—Dan clipper ship Virginia, Poehn, for Australia.
18—British brig Argo, Hainan, for Catlao.
22—Belgium bark Houtman Brothers, for Hongkong.
23—Schr Active, Bush, forPhoenix Island.
24—Schr Odd Fellow, Bush, for Baker's Island.
28—Am bark YoungHector, Fuller, for SanFrancisco.
28—Am hark Cambridge, Brooks, for Portland, Oregon.
"
Pickine.
We desire to tender our grateful acknowledgements to Capt. Oierken, of the " Calavala," who kindly granted to a son of ours,
a free passage from San Francisco; and we
would also express our grateful acknowledgements to our old friend, Capt. Klinkoffstorm,
Russian Consul at San Francisco, for favors
received.
The following lines, called out by Captain
Makee's second gift of 100 barrels of molasses to the
Sanitary Fund, are from the San Francisoo Morning
Call. A pleasant humor runs through ever; verse.
our Hundred Barrels Mare.
,
Tis coming. Father Bellows, one hundred barrels more
Molasses for the masses from Kamehamehk's shore
The kingdom of the cannibals Is adding to our debt
In charities the sweetest that we e'er have tatted yet.
Tbe nectar of the early days it now a myth no more,
Tis comingby the barrel from beyond the ocean's roar ;
So let our sixties of music by each grateful heart be sung
For every stave bedewedwith sweets beneath the barrel s bung.
Andlet our souls findutterance in melody and rhyme,
And sweet as it the gift, our numbers with the contents chime.
Andheralded each amorous hoop that clasps thosecasksrotund.
Filled fullof consolation for the "Sanitary Fund.''
Send on the sweet Instalment of the patriot from sfar,
To where in hospital or field our wounded heroes are;
Then take the generous spigot out and let the fluid flow.
Andlet each lick the 'lasses,and then on and lick the foe.
Andlet our blessings backward go to isles beyond the sea.
To crown the good philanthropist, thegenerous Makee;
And with each soldierlet ut send our tribute o'er themain,
God fill his barrels ever with the juices of the cane.
MARRIED.
Coloord—KoLAA-In Honolulu, August 6th, by Rev. II. II.
Parker, Mr. JohnColoord to Miss Kulaa, both of Honolulu.
DIED.
~~Basset
In Honolulu, August 20, of a lingering illness,
James Ramsey, aged 52 years, a native of Crail, Scotland. of
Francisco, August 16, Rev. L. C. Bayles,
Batlbs—ln San
New York City, aged 26 years. He had recently visited Honolulu for hi. health.
Besbbt—James Bennet, a native of Boston and late seaman
of shipLady Washington was drowned in the turf at Baker's
*
Hanson—At Baker't Island, June 26, Nile Christian Hanson,
late teamsn of thip Lady Washington, a native of Dramen,
Kouo—At sea on hoard schr Odd Fellow, Aug. 12 of dysen.
tery, Komo a native of Maui.
m!ller—Died at Y. S. Hotpital, Aug. 12, Clinton Miller, a
native of Allentown, Peoneylvania. Ue was ditchsrged from
whaleship Barnstable.
Bates—August 17th, at the Queen's Hospital. George Bruce,
of Aberdeen, Scotland, lately from Victoria, Y. 1., of oonsumi>out
tion, aged 27 year.. Jour yearsago, the deceased came
sappersand miners.
to Victoria, a member of the Royal Co. of
ss
a
blackdischarged.
He
had
worked
honorably
He was
smith upon the Island,and sustained an excellent character.
PASSENGERS.
From Sab Fbancisco—per Onward, August I—Mrs Doyen
and servant, J II Cording, Mrs J H Cording, Miss Etlie Cording,
Mist Alice Cording, Master Adolphus Cording, Mrs Ada Clare,
Mrs Bidwell, Mr Bldwell, Edward Kenyon, Mr Bink, JT Doyen,
W H Marwood, P C Jones, sr., F Penlington, J N Marwood, W
Leman, J H Gibson, John Smith, Robert Lett, Charles Clark,
Master Anbury Clare, H Gibson, Geo 0 Smith, Mr Lorny, Mr
Phillips—26 persons.
From Portland. Oseoos—per Cambridge, August B—Wb
Tretman, Chas Drew, G Reynard, Geo Roberta, Edward Bumham, Chat Mead, Wm Cobot, H Paine, Antone Bravo, John
Gilmore. John O'Brien.
From Sam;Fbabcisoo—per Young Hector, August 16—Miss
Helen M Clark, Miss Bishop. Miss Charles, Mr Adelt. Mr Wm
Sinclair, Mr W F Roy, Mr D Redding, Mr Moses HeymanSteerage—John Costa, John Carbary, C Derby and ohild,
Ah Chow, JohnLeverson, John Sbalar, A V Myers, J R Mar.
tin, Anto, Nightingale, JamesHlton—lB In all.
From Bab Fbasotsoo—per Yankee, August I°—Mitt Joass,
James Dary and wife, Chas W Stoddard, F A Banti, R V Husbands, B lilt Patrick, J B Shoemaker, AF Wiley, T 0 Hearsing, S Gauley, JamesMorritaon, Mr Keai and wife.
From Bab Fbaboisoo—per Smyrnlote, August20—A B Bathsway, G Edwards, F ltosseau, John %>herty, Wm Croley.
For Bab PSiaboisco—per Young Hector, August 21—Capt
nolbrook, D Lowrjr, Peter C Jones, Br. Wm B Dimond, J
Frotlieur.
frets St« fsAßCitco—pert'alavala, Augusta—SMDaman.
DEPARTURES.
MEMORANDA.
XT Bark Helen Mar, Woods, 118 days from Boston, reports
—Was82 days to tbe fcquator in tbe Atlantic, 66 days to Cape
Horn, crossed the Kquator In the Pacific, in Long. 120 ° West,
102 days out. Took the N. E. trades in Lat. 14 ° N., had very
light breetes throughout the South Bust and North East tradea.
June 16. Staten Land, north, 12 miles, spoke ship Winged
Hunter, of and from Botton for San Francisco, taw her again
on the 20th, Cape Horn bearing North 36 miles.
U Schooner Odd Fellow, Bush, reports—Left Honolulu,
June22d, arrived at Waimea, Kauai, next day. Left Waimea,
21th, and arrived at Baker's Island, July Bth, had light trades
and pleasant weather the passage down. Left Baker's Island
July 9th, sighted Oahu, August »th and arrived in Honolulu on
Ihe lath. Flrtt part of passage back had a great dealof rain
and squally weather. Took the trades in Lat.»N., Long.
151 30 W., since thenhad light winds and pleasant weather.
Report of Ship I.ndy Wsuhlagtas).
The shipLady rTaskington of Boston, Capt. Holbrook, was
Baker's
Island, May 3d, at about 1 o'clock, P. M. Early
tost at
on the morning of the 3d tbe wind came out from the westward,
with frequent squalls, which caused tbe ship to swing directly
In shore, and very close to the reef, bat .he laid very well to
quarter to 1 o'clock,
her moorings all the forenoon. About awhich,
with
a heavy squall from the west strnok her,
running
whichbad
been
in all day) caused
the very heavy turf
As soon
the ship to drag her moorings, and strike on the reef.them.
The
ss possible we got the boats alongside, and got into
ship Skylark, lying at the south mooring, sent her boats, which
ship
this
the
was
time,
rendered valuable assistance. All
thumping very heavily, aod filling fast, and in fifteen minutes
from the time she struck, she was on her broadside,and going
down head flrtt. At half past 1 o'clock she had entirely disappeared, taking down the mooring withher, and no part of ber
things about the
has been seen since except a few movable
washed ashore. The
deck and some of the cabin doors, which
Skylark,
where we wars
snip
tbe
proceededto
company
ship's
very kindly received.
Skylark,
Capt. Burswere
on
board
the
we
As toon at
ley got under way and stood out to sat. The whaleship
which
was
then
off
the Island,
Ospt.
Bates,
Desdemona,
tent two boats to our assistance, but they did not arrive till
CaptBates
took
one-half
of
Afterward,
we were all off.
the crew aboard the Desdemona, the other half remaining
then
cruised
the
vessels
Skylark.
Both
around
en board the
Island fcr 4 days, when finding that the surf had gone down
suovr.li to permit a boat to land, they stood in, and «a the 7th
1564.
tbe Dttdrmona Untied her portion of the craw, and on tbe
morning following the Skylark did the ifttnc, Our thanki are
due, both to Capt. Buraely and Capt. Bate*, for the kindness
and generosity with which they treated ua. All but 3or 4 loat
all their clothes.
The L. W. had In between 400 and 600 tons of piano when
she went down. Capt. Holbrook and all the teat of the craw
were at Baker's Island when I left (July 2d) waiting for the
Guano Company's vessel to come and take them off.
May 11th, John Bennett, (colored; of Boston, and steward
of the L. JT., was capsized out of a boat when coming Id
through the surf, and nearly drowned- He was insensible,
whenhe was got ashore, and died 0 hours atVrward, deceased
was about 40 years of age. On June 26, Nils Christian Hansen, a native of Drammen, Norway! seamen of the L. W. t
died of dysentery, aged 28.
The ship St.of
of Boston. Capt. Higgini, arrived at
Baker's Island, June 6th, at 2P. M. The A. 0. Go's agent,
Kinney,
boarded
and at 4 P. M., she made fast to a
her,
Mr.
spar buoy, a short distance from the edge of thereef. It was
that
ahe
should
lie
there, till the next day, and ahe
intended
was to lay a mooring. But soon after the sails were furled,
diedaway,
and
the
surf
sent the ship In on the reef.
the wind
The three topsails were then set,to try and back her off, bat as
dead
It
was
of
no use- The ship was set
calm,
it was then a
on the reef aa far aa amidships, where ahe struck fast, her
when
the tide fell she careened
stern being In deep water; and
over on her port aide.
commenced
got
savingprovisions,
As soon as she
ashore they
and everything else, that could be easily moved, both from the
Islandand the ship Skylark. The next day, everything that
could be, was saved and the masts cut away. On theBth she
went to pieces first breaking in two amidships. Then the
wreck was sold aa she lay, for $200. Herbow from the break
of the forecastle, with bowsprit and Jibboou, yet (July 2) remains whole. Capt. Htggins took pasaage In the ship Skylark,
Capt. Burseley, which left Baker's Island June20th for Falmouth, Kngland, with about 1200 tons of guano. While the
Skylark was at the Islands, Capt. Burssly put to sea Jive
d\ff'rrtnt times for the safety of his ship, besides once parting
his mooring in the night, and drifting out to aea. The ahlp
Damibr, Capt. Broughtoo, first arrived off tbe Island, June
10, but did not come to her mooriugs, till the 26tb, when she
took the one t he Skylark left.
K. A. Hoopbr.
Late 2d officer of ship Lady Washington.
Report of Ship Ijadoy;H.
Sailed from Honolulu, May 27th, 1864 to load guano at Howland's Island. Had moderate N. £ trades to Lat. 4° SON.,
Long. 160 o 30 W-; thence to Howland's Island light variable
winds, and squally weather, with rain. Arrived at Ilowland's
June 6th; found the ship Mary Robinson and bark Harrison
at the moorings loading. They reported having very bad
weather, heavy squalls from tho westward, and torrents of
rain. The ship Mary Robinson had been on the reef, bat
received no serious damage.
June 28Lh, touched at Ilowland's again, found both shipe
crippled, had been on the reef the previous night, in a heavy
squall from N. W., andknocked off their rudders, causing the
M. R. to make some water. At 6P. M filled away and at
7 P. M., Island bearing went, saw the Mary Robinson with
her flag half mast and Union down, (the wind at the time
blowing strong from W. N W.,) and at 8 P. M., she went
with 1300 tons of guano on board, taking the moorings with
her. Her crew were all saved. Tbe bark Harrisaon got on
the reef the same time, doing considerable damage to her
keel and copper, but did not make any water.
July 6. bark Harrison got her rudder hung in chains, and
sailed for San Francisco, to repair, taking captain, officers and
crew of the M. R. The Ladoga has been lying off and on at
Howland's 28 days, with baffling winds and squally weather
andrain every other day. Themiddle of the Island is a perfect lagoon, and guano all wet. Sailed from Howland's July
6th for Honolulu for moorings. Touched at Baker's Island
July 2d.
Unclosed you will find the report from that Island.
John A. Willby, Blaster of Ladoga.
Baker's Island Report*
The ship Lady Washington became a totalwreck, on May 3d
while laying
mooring on Baker's Island, aod sunk to a
depth unknownsVtwenty minutes after striking the reef, carrying the buoy down with her, the crew were taken of by the
boats from ships Skylark and Desdamona, and taken on board
the above ships until May 7th, when the surf going dawn, they
were landed on Baker's Island with the loss of all their effects.
Whale ship Deademonia, arrived at Baker's Island, Mar 2d
sailed May 7th.
June6th—Arrived, ship St Charles, and was lost tbe same
day while preparing to lay a mooring.
June21st—Arrived, ship Danube from San Francisco to load
guano,aod came to the buoy 26th.
June 26—Sailed, ship Skylark for Falmouth, England.
June26—Off, ship Ladoga waiting for a chance to load at
Howland's Island, and has been for 19 days.
July Ist—The ship Ladoga is off, and reports having left
Howland's Island on the29thult. Also that the ship Mary
Robinson and a bark, name forgotten, having struck the Reef
the day before. Both loosing their rudders and doing other
damage.
July 3d- Arrived, ship J. R. Keeler.
July Bth—Arrived, ship flhakespear, schr Odd Fellow.
Schr Odd Fellow sailed on the 9th. Saw the ship Fleetwlng
about 10 miles east of Baker's Island bound for that Island.
Information Wanted!
Respecting John T. Stevenson, who sailed fromNew London
Sept. 8.1868, on board Philip Ist," Capt. Eliat Hempstead.
Any information will be gladly received by Capt. Hempstead,
"
Waieha, Maui, or Miss Anns C. Harder, Hudson, Columbia
Co., New York, or by the Editor of The Friend."
Respecting Octavius Blytk, who sailed 18 years ago from
England, In the whale ship " Resolution," Capt Parke, and
wat discharged at Tahiti in 184T, and there shipped on board
theFrench whale ship Ferdinand," and was discharged in
Deo. 1847,in Honolulu,since which time he hat not been heard
from. Any information wilt be gladlyreceived by the Editor
or Bishop Stolev, of Honolulu, or his friends, residing
in Culshetter, Englaad. vii. Phihp Smith Sparling.
"
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THEFRIEND.
HONOLULU, OCTOBER I, I8«4.
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CONTEXTS
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October, 1801.
Missionaries Aiding Commerce
Suicide
\V. M. Gibson, Kst|
A Day in Niuiaiiu Valley
Massacre of the Cr> a' of Hamburg
Lat« War News
A Lesson from Honnlulu
lleorgc WhitQcl.i
Monument to Oat Grant
Ktlitur'a Tabic—Nt* Hn«k
Intelligence from Miernmsia
Dale in the Tropics
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OCTOBER 1, IH6I.
MCommerce.
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In the March number of the Friend, we
published some interesting particulars respecting the timely efforts ol Hawaiian missionaries at the Marquesas Islands, in rescuing the first officer of the whaleship Congress
from imminent peril and danger. We are
happy to learn that, as soon as the facts were
reported by our Minister-Resident, Mr.
Mcßride, at Washington, President Lincoln
directed Mr. Seward to authorize the expenditure of $500 in gold for those Hawaiian
missionaries, a German carpenter, and the
native chiefs who assisted in the rescue of
Mr. Whalon. We consider this money well
expended. Suitable presents will be sent to
Marquesas the next trip ot the Morning Star.
In our columns will now be found highly
important information, furnished by the Rev.
B. G. Snow, of Ebon, respecting the loss of
the Hamburg schooner Franz and the massacre of the crew. We are assured by the
agents, Messrs. Melchers & Co., and the
Hamburg Consul, Mr. Heuck.that this information is of the very highest importance.
Efforts in vain have been made for years to
ascertain the fate of this schooner. Would
that merchants and civilized and Christian
governments might see the importance of
extending the influence of missions over
•very island in this great ocean. No mur-
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tiers have taken place in the southern portion effort and failed ! He had not the courage
Hamlet
of the Marshall Wanda, since the American —the desperation—the madness!
Mission was established at Ebon, in 185G or reasoned well :
"The dread of soim-thine. after death.
'57. We hope the missionaries may very
The undiscovered country, from whose bourtic
traveller
No
returns, —putties the wili.
soon lie stationed on all the islands.
"
us rather bear those ills we have
—
Suicide.
"A German named Groffman, who came
here passenger in the bri", Ha?is from Mexico
some four months since, was found dead in
his room on Monday last, and in a chair by
his bedside a tumbler, about one-third full of
a Strong solution of Cyannret of Potassium,
which is one of the most deadly poisons
known. We learn nothing of the causes
that led to his poisoning himself, nor of his
personal history, except that he had been a
Daguerrean artist -in Mexico."—[P. C. Advertiser, Sep*. 10.
In those few lines the sad story is told. It
is not in our power to add further particulars.
We went into the house and saw the room
where the poor man ended his career. According to the Rubric of the established
Church of England, the Burial Service, " is
not to be used for any that die unbaptized, or
excommunicate, or have laid violent hmds
upon themselves." This rule should doubtless be observed, if no discretion is left with
the officiating clergyman to omit, if he may
see fit, certain paragraphs of the service.
Having never subscribed to observe thatritual, we feel no scruples about officiating at the
funerals of those to whom exception is made
in the above quoted directions. Indeed our
feelings revolt from that old custom of our
English ancestors which sanctioned the practice of burying a suicide at the spot where
four roads meet, and of otherwise showing
disrespect to the remains of a fellow mortal
—" bone of our bone and flesh of our flesh!"
So far from that, our feelings would rather
prompt us to accompany the body to the
grave and there drop a tear. We do not believe any suicide ever raised the knife, or
mixed the poison without experiencing struggles and qualms to which most men are utterly strangers! Many a man has made the
And makes
Than rush to others that we know not of.
Tims conscience makes cowards of usall."
Yet there are some exceptional cases.
Some depressed in mind, ruined in fortune
and goaded on, it may be, by the stings of
conscience, do take that " fatal leap in the
dark." Their fate is sad. It is well that
we cannot draw aside the veil. In regard to
one suicide—Judas—an inspired writer has
recorded that he " went to his own place."
Reflection upon such sad instances of mortality should lead those more highly favored
to cherish the most unfeigned gratitude to
Heaven, and see well to it, that they follow
the sentiment of the old Roman poet Juvenal, " our prayer should be for a sound mind
in a sound body." These are the great requisites to human and rational happiness.
Notice to the Friends of the U. S.
Christian Commission.—ln our last we made
an appeal in behalf of this association, the
object of which is so well known. We have
since received a package of publications, setting forth the claims of theassociation, which
we will furnish to any one desiring information, and we arc ready to receive and forward all moneys, contributed for this object,
in Honolulu or from any part of the islands.
Those who do not go to thtfront ought to
willingly contribute for the comfort of those
who are brought
to
the rear wounded and
bleeding.
Terrible Steamboat Explosion.—Late
intelligence from California reports the explosion of the boilers of the Washoe, a steamer running on the Sacramento river. It occurred on the sth of September. There
were one hundred and seventy-five persons
on hoard and about one hundred and twentyfive were wounded or killed. At the time
the vessel left, bringing this intelligence, the
investigation was going on, and the dead
bodies were being identified.
�IHK FKIIiMJ, OCTOBER, 1864.
74
oners; but (except for deeds of that character, which are the rule and habit of their
The career of some men is so very strange life, and matter of religion and conscience
d adventurous, that a simple statement of with them,) they are a gentle-natured people,
n, sq.
W.M.GibsoE
I
throws all heroes of fiction into the
shade. Among person? o! this class may be
reckoned the gentleman whose name we have
placed at the head of this article. It is well
known that at present he is located in a
beautiful volley, surrounded by an amphitheatre of hills on the Island of Lanai, lying
between Oahu and Maui. Before referring
to his present occupation, we will introduce
him to our readers as portrayed by the
graphic pen of the eminent American author,
N. Hawthorne lately deceased. In Mr.
Hawthorne's last published book, " Our Old
Home," he presents a series of sketches of
men and scenes, as they passed under his
observing eye, while U. S. Consul at Liverpool, England, during the administration of
President Pierce. While officiating in his
consular capacity, Mr. Hawthorne, was
called upon by a great variety of characters,
from the grave divine to the rollicking sailor.
Some of these personages are admirably
sketched, and among the sketches we met
with the following paragraphs. Although
no name is given, yet we do not suppose our
island readers will fail to recognize the man
whom we have referred to as now living
upon the island of Lanai:
of the same class was a
" Anotherofvisitor
refined manners, handsome
gentleman
figure, and remarkably intellectual aspect.
Like many men of an adventurous cast, he
had so quiet a deportment, and such an apparent disinclination to general sociability,
that you would have fancied him moving
always along some peaceful and secluded
walk of life. Yet, literally from his first
hour, he had been tossed upon the surges of
a most varied and tumultuous existence, having been born at sea, of American parentage,
but on board of a Spanish vessel, and spending many of the subsequent years in voyages,
travels, and outlandish incidents and vicissitudes, which, methought, had hardly been
since the days of Gulliver or Dc
oe. When his dignified reserve was overcome, he had the faculty of narrating these
adventures with wonderful eloquence, working up his descriptive sketches with such intuitive perception of the picturesque points
that the whole was thrown forward with a
of your
positive illusive effect, like
own visual experience. In fact, they were
so admirably done that I could never more
than half believe them, because the genuine
affairs of life are not apt to transact themselves so artistically. Many of his scenes
were laid in the East, and among those seldom visited archipelagoes of the Indian
Ocean, so that there was an Oriental fragrance breathing through his talk and an
odor of the Spice Islands still lingering in
his garments. He had much to say of the
delightful qualities of the Malay pirates,
who, indeed, carry on a predatory warfare
the ships of all civilized nations, and
every Christian throat among their prisits
Ftralleled
Kinst
of primitive innocence and integrity.
"But his best story was about a race of men,
(if men they were,) who seemed so fully to
realize Swift's wicked fable of the Yahoos,
that my friend was much exercised with
psychological speculations whether or no they
had any souls. They dwelt in the wilds of
Ceylon, like other savage beasts, hairy, and
spotted with tufts of fur, filthy, shameless,
weaponless, (though warlike in theirindividu.il bent,) tool-less, houseless, language-less,
except for a few rattan] sounds, hideously
dissonant, whereby they held some rudest
kind of communication among themselves.
They lacked both memory and foresight, and
were wholly destitute of government, social
institutions, or law or rulership of any description, except the immediate tyranny of
the strongest; radically untamable, moreover, save that the people of the country
managed to subject a few of the less ferocious
and stupid ones to out-door servitude among
their other cattle. They were beastly in almost all their attributes, and that to such a
degree that the observer, losing sight of any
link betwixt them and manhood, could generally witness their brutalities without greater horror than at those of some disagreeable
quadruped in a menagerie. And yet, at
times, comparing what were the lowest general traits in his own race, with what was
highest in these abominable monsters, he
found a ghastly similitude that half compelled him to recognize them as human
brethren.
" After these Gulliverian researches, my
agreeable acquaintance had fatten under the
ban of the Dutch government, and had suffered (this at least being matter of fact)
nearly two years' imprisonment with confiscation of a large amount of property, for
which Mr. Belmont, our minister at the
Hague, had just made a peremptory demand
of reimbursements and damages. Meanwhile, since arriving in England on his way
to the United States, he had been providentially led to inquire into the circumstances
of his birth on shipboard, and had discovered
that not himself alone, but another baby, had
come into the world during the same voyage
of the prolific vessel, and that there were almost irrefragable reasons for believing that
these two children had been assigned to the
wrong mothers. Many reminiscences of his
early days confirmed him in the idea that his
nominal parents were aware of the exchange.
The family to which he felt authorized to
attribute his lineage was that of a nobleman,
in the picture-gallery of whose country-seat
(whence, if I mistake not, our adventurous
friend had just returned) he had discovered a
portrait bearing a striking resemblance to
himself. As soon as he should have reported the outrageous action of the Dutch government to President Pierce and the Secretary of State, and recovered the confiscated
property, he purposed to return to England
and establish his claim to the nobleman's
title and estate.
"I had accepted his Oriental fantasies,
(which, indeed, to do him justice, have been
recorded by scientific societies among the
genuine phenomena of natural history,) not
as matters of indubitable credence, but as
allowable specimens of an imaginative traveler's vivid coloring and rich embroidery on
the coarse texture and dull neutral tints of
truth. The English romance was among
the latest communications that he intrusted
to my private ear ; and as soon as I heard the
first chapter,—so wonderfully akin to what I
might have wrought out of my own head,
not unpractised in such figments,—l began
to repent having made myself responsible
for the future nobleman's passage homeward
in the next Collins steamer. Nevertheless,
should his English rent-roll fall a little behindhand, his Dutch claim for a hundred
thousand dollars was certainly in the hands
of our government, and might at least be
valuable to the extent of thirty pounds, which
I had engaged to pay on his behalf. But I
have reason to fear that his Dutch riches
turned out to be Dutch gilt or fitiry gold, and
his English country-seat a mdfccastle in the
air,—which I exceedingly regm, for he was
a delightful companion and a very gentlemanly man."
The advent and career of Mr. Gibson on
the Sandwich Islands, have been enveloped
in a mysterious obscurity which has been in
perfect keeping with his previous career.
We fancy the philanthropic shepherd and
farmer of Lanai, addressing us in the language of Othello:
"
Soft you; a wordbefore you go.
I have done the State some service, and they know it;
No more of that. 1 pray you in your letters,
When you shall these unlucky deeds relate,
Speak of me as 1 am; nothing extenuate,
Nor set down aught in malice."
We shall try and observe this rule, and
our apology for thus bringing Mr. Gibson again before the world, is because he has
done too much to be let alone. His career
is a part of the current history of the times.
We shall now endeavor briefly to state the
plain facts, relating to his connection with
the Mormons and the object or his visit to
the Sandwich Islands.
Mr. Gibson, after returning from Europe,
endeavored to bring his claims upon the
Dutch government before the American government. For this object he spent some
time at Washington. A voluminous report
of the whole affair was published by Congress. Beyond that report we know not how
the affair terminated.
While at WashingBernheisel, the
Delegate in the House of Representatives,
from the land of Brigham Young, or the territory of Utah. He became interested in
the history of the Mormons, and the idea
flashed upon his mind or took strong possession of it, that it would be a good and feasible plan to induce the whole community ot
Mormons, residing in Utah, to remove from
the United States or the American Continent
and locate upon the great and comparatively
uninhabited Island of New Guinea or Papua.
For the purpose of carrying out this magnificent scheme, leading men in Washington
were consulted. It found favor with certain
members of the Governntent, during Buton he was introduced to Dr.
�75
THE FRIEND. OCTOBER, 18 64.
respondent, who is its most prominent citizen, called an enlightened, or at least a civilized peothougli not officially its chief magistrate. I have ple ; but it is not true. You are a poor, miseraso t
been making some experiments in civilization ble, scabby race."
* of *them.AndBut
* out
1
with a lot of breechless subjects, and the result lash every spark of vanity
though not large, nor distinguishable perhaps to hlc'o say to them, —I liko to live with you, to
lookers on, has been very satisfactory to roe. 1 work with you and for you. Your race of men
have not made much out of men and women, is capable of good and great things. If I can
who had been educated by others, but with boys make one of you a good man, a true man, a genand girls have I mainly built up my establish- erous, independent, intelligent man, one thatcan
ment, and with them have dune the most that hold his own with any race, that shall care for
United States. The Government at Wash- has been done. I have boys between ten and the fame of his family and country, then I shall
twelve years of age plowing cane, corn, &c. I rejoico and feel content with my work."
ington finally was led to adopt another policy. have
sheared this spring two thousand three
I would rather have these Hawaiians than Hinundertaken,
The Mormon war expedition was
hundred sheep with a few hoys. My beet hand dus or other Asiatics. And it the government
which is reported to have cost the U. S. is not over twelve years of uge. A boy herds would offer mo a choice, cither one hundred Hill
our goats, nurses the feeble lumbe with the sho coolies, or one hundred Hawaiian boys, I would
Government no less than fifteen millions!
goats, milks for the family supply, brands, cuts, say, looking to merely profitable pecuniary reMr. Gibson, still indulging his favorite and keeps his flock in nieo order. He has a sults, give me Hawaiian boys. There are 10,000
scheme, visited Utah and conferred with Brig- couple of six year old shavers to help him in boys in this kingdom doing little or nothing.
herding and folding. A boy of ten years is the They go to school and idle the rest of the time.
ham Young. From Utah he came to the chief shepherd to go with the flock. However, They become
smart some of them,—become lawSandwich Islands, where it was known that I have a faithful intelligent man to superintend yers and loafers,—and ull poor, petty rogues.
the stock. Boys butcher, —though 1 regret to If I had the tinkering of a Constitution I would
numbers of the Mormons resided.
them to this work, and avoid doing so when do something for the boys und girls. But no
We are unable to state to what extent Mr. can ; —they try out fat, many barrels of which Constitution will help hero, except the constitusent to market, and dry and pack skins, tional drill of the plantation. That's my gospel,
Gibson adopted the views of the Mormons, I have
which 1 have sent some thousands. They or at least a huge part of it.
of
them.
or whether he really embraced any of
shuck and shell corn, and thrash out wheat and
It has happened a rainy duy,—and being kept
On his arrival here in 1861, it was not oats, with which we are now occupied. They in doors,—pen, ink and paper being at hand,
do nearly al! outside work. The few reliable thoughts flowing, and some (lemon of cucocthcs
known that he held any office in that singu- men
I have, that obey my call, build houses, scribendi being at my elbow, you have got this
lar community: The Advertiser and Poly- stone fence, go with boat to Lahaina, and do infliction from your's respectfully.
W. M. Gibson.
nesian of that year, contain the record of his other heavy work. But I have none but boys
carrying on a plantation of about one hundred
advent amongst us, and of his lectures in and
fifty acres in cane, corn, Ace.
The Prison of Wei-tevreoen And a glance al
Fort streetchurch upon Malaysia. As months The girls, under direction of my daughter, the East India Archipelago. By Walter M.
with her and call her Mama, do a
Gibson. Illustrated with original sketches.
passed on, it gradually became apparent that and who live
little out door work, hoeing corn,cane and potaYork, J. C. Riker, 129 Fulton Street,
New
with
the
plan*
he was intimately identified
toes, about two hours in the morning when it is
1855.
of the Mormons. By some species of leger- cool. But they are chiefly busy in doors making
Our notice of Mr. Gibson would be incombags, in which 1 send corn and wheat and
demain, unknown to the world, he now holds mat
unless we spoke of him as an author.
and
plete,
even wool,
by-and by, sugar to market.
large tracts of land on the island of Lanai, They make all their own clothes, and those of The above is the title of this work now lying
They abo cook the food for the boys.
which were procured under his agency, as the boys.
to be ap»
They churn our goat's milk, which makes very before us. The book must be read
the head of the Mormons. For a time glow- sweet butter and cheese. They make nice pua predated. It gives an account of his early,
and pua ko hats. They keep house,—our's life in the Sunny South, of his embarking
ing reports were spread abroad, that all the pili
and their own. Two girls in a neat little grass
followers of Brigham Young on the Sand- house. Their group
of houses and our's is sur- and voyage to the East Indies in the schooner
wich Islands, were gathering on Lanai. rounded by a live ki fence. They never go out- hlirt, and also of his subsequent travels,
by their teacher. We are vexations, arrest, imprisonment and escape.
Ere long reports of dissatisfaction followed. side unaccompanied
some hand wheels and looms, and hope
expecting
have
arrived
are
to
known
Agents from Utah
to make a little homespun cloth on our island. He returned to the United States on board
and declared that Mr. Gibson had not man- I could tell you a great deal more, for I like to the JV. B. Palmer, Capt. Low, the well
the Bubject, and be garrulous liko any
aged the affairs of the Mormons, on the Is- talk onabout
known clipper which has so frequently
his family,—but come and sec.
parent
lands, in accordance with Brigham Young's
But what is the reverse of this family picture. passed our islands on her way to China.
policy. The result is, that numbers of Ha- It has its reverse. I have had troubles enough,
The style of the narrative is very pecu*
—heart sickening disappointments,—but I never
waiians have withdrawn from the Mount knew despair. I bad 52 children organized at liar. It appears, that on the homeward pasZion on Lanai. For outside* it is quite im- one time. But the foolish parents have been sage, Mr. Gibson was accustorsflrt to enaway—arc jealous of our influence,
his fellow passengers
possible to decide respecting the justice or taking them the
mothers about their daughters. tertain the officers and
—especially
however,
is
This,
merits of either party.
account
of
his
adventures. These
boot,
would,
an
I
1
King,
was
and
Parliament
to
with
If
remove every Hawaiian daughter sea yarns" are spun out through "fifty-four
doubtless true, that numbers of simple mind- I think now,Hawaiian
"
mother and put them into
ed and deluded natives have invested their from everyestablishments.
days," or LIV chapters, amounting to 495
industrial
money in the Mormon church, nnd they
By the way, wo keep school about four hours pages. Abating a certain share of fanciful,
every day, sometimes not more than two when dreamy, tropical and quaint statements of
would be very glad to get it back.
work is pushing.
We have reading, writing,
We conclude our somewhat lengthy notice arithmetic,
and lecturing on various topics,—all facts, the volume contains really no small
our
readers
Gibson,
furnishing
by
of Mr.
in English. We have also military drill, and amount of valuable information respecting
with some extracts of a letter which we re- wear uniforms on holidays ;—though my army the Dutch Possessions in the East Indian
has been worse broken up tiian liragg's or Lee a
ceived from him a few days ago. We shall by desertions, induced by copperhead parents, Archipelago.
allow him to tell his own story respecting and lately by an opposition of another sort,
Rev. Dr. Beatty is the successor of
in this kingdom.
the prospects of Lanai, and of its inhab- some recent arrivals
in New Orleans, and has taken
Palmer,
Dr.
latter
This
opposition has its influence, and the oath of allegiance, but carefully avoids
itants :
faith
that
I
has thinned my ranks, but I have
Dsar Sir,—I received some time past, a copy shall regather the deserters under my standard. any expression ofloyalty to our Government.
of
Organization is my aim, and not preaching. 1 The latter is said to be a colonel in the rebel
of Friend addressed to " Gov. Gibson" Lanai,
which I presumed was intended for your corres- toll the people under my direction,—they have army.
pondent, and I read with much satisfaction some had too much preaching,—too much preaching
remarks of Pref. Alexander about Polynesia and and not enough of training in Hawaii nei. I have
Dr. Caesar Malan died at Geneva,
Malaysia—about Oceanican races and Oceanican had with me breechlesskanakas who can expound May Bth.
He left eleven children ; one of
�
Bible all day, and pray by the hour, who made a j his sons speaks twenty-six languages and
tongues.
*
I am sure jour curiosity mint incline you to living by picking up a few fiah, a little sea-weed,
one hundred and twenty-one
think sometimes of Lanai, and about your cor- anjtfpaling potatoes. I say to then, you art' translates
chanan's administration. It was estimated
that for the sum of five millions of dollars
the enterprise could be accomplished. The
project it is believed found favor with Brigham Young and his people. If it could
have been carried out, it would no doubt
have saved much treasure and blood to the
Fiit
:
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76
Mr. Watson, an
old man-of-wars-man. We have seldom
passed over the pali, or along the road to
OCTOBER I, 1564.
Kaneohc during the Inst fifteen years without
meeting him superintending a company
DNiAaunya Valley.
of natives at work upon the rood. As usual
The Queen i'l Spring, ns Mi-- ptlMd down the vale, M
" I/-ft
| we met him on this occasion near the top of
her rohc mi the trees, and her breutli on the pale
Canti'ltett.
the pali. We passed a few moments of
m —toiißiira in trees, hunks in the ninnitiK lirooks,
pleasant
chit-chat with him, for we well re.-crojuns in stones, and good in everything
'*
Wktkttftmrt.
member one event of this man's life which
With the thermometer at So it is refresh- occurred in the autumn of 1847, nearly sevAt that time we were
ing to project a day's excursion into the val- enteen years ago.
and
where
the
falls
10
extensive
quicksilver
making
repairs upon the Bethel,
ley,
°
there is a complete isolation from the noise, amounting to nearly $3,000. Not having
heat and dust of the town. The picnic the money collected we were obliged to borbasket is packed and all the necessary ar- row. In the midst of our enterprise just at
are made for a day's absence, dusk one evening, this same man-of-wars-man
leeful the little ones. We do not entered our sanctum and took from his
that strangers admire this valley. It shoulder a hag of silver.containing between
iiful. The road leading to the pdi six and seven hundred dollars. As he defor miles with the residences of for- ! posited the specie upon the floor, he remarkand natives. Some of these are very ed, " I want you to take care of that money
lug and comfortable. Many a sailor, for me. Ido not want any interest but only
as he has strolled up this valley and gazed I safe keeping." Not recollecting to have ever
at the neat dwellings surrounded by spacious seen the man before, we were somewhat suryards, has been ready to " sell his ship and prised by the abrupt but confiding salutation !
buy a farm." Our destination is the old The facts were, he had been lately dischargPelly premises near the falls. We toiled ed from an American man-of-war in Califorup,—u,i,—up the hills, passing the residen- nia, or Mexico, and had made up his mind
ces of the King and Queen, Wood's Sugar to settle on shore. In a few months he purPlantation, Hillebrand's Ranch, and at about chased land in the district of Kaneohe, on
half-past ten o'clock we reach this spot. The Oahu, where he has ever since resided.
day is delightfully cool. The clouds, like a Whenever we have visited the mission premspacious umbrella, shield us from the sun's ises at Kaneohe, we have invariably heard a
rays. The hills and mountains never ap- kind word in behalf of our friend and his
peared more green and grand. The late tamily. He must have proved an honest
fains had brought forward a luxuriant growth and faithful servant of the Government, for
of vegetation. Down the mountain sides an he has served under three of the Kamchaoccasional cascade came threading its path, mehas.
and in the distance resembling a vein of silWhile viewing the grand panoramic scenver cropping out from the rugged volcanic ery, seaward and landward, and fancying
mountain ridges. The summits of the moun- what a terrible volcanic convulsion that must
tain were cloud-capped, while the fresh trade- have been, which rent asunder this gorge of
the mist and clouds in fine style the mountains, and sunk mountainous peaks,
leaving the whole region a vast chaos of
fee gorge,
of our party had preceded us, and ruins, we noticed a most admirable illustraifortably settled fora day's residence tion of the trite saying, " then is but one
mse" now owned by the Queen Dow- step from the sublime to theridiculous." On
hich has been recently shingled, various parts of the facial sides of the ridges
nd otherwise made exceedingly in- bordering the road, numerous visitors had
Hardly had we arrived before it was taken great pains to inscribe their names!
by one of the party to visit the pali. Suppose Mr. John Smith did visit such a
re soon saddled. It has been our place, on such a day, it indicates that the
to visit many remarkable spots on said member of the Smith family thinks
rene sphere," but for grandeur and much more of himself than he does of the
f the pali of Oahu, par excellence, is grandest scene of nature, if he can turn
koned among those holding the first away and inscribe his name in such a place !
The view from the summit is siir- To be sure, Washington is said to have inf grand. One never tires beholding scribed his name, when a boy, on the ledge
c road down the pali has been very of rocks near the Natural Bridge of Virginia,
proved during the past year. The but report also says, that no boy has dared to
ng odds very much to the safety of climb higher and place his name above that
One of those
THE FKIEND.
°
Rents
iove
—
—
,
■
,
assistants
is
to join our party, it was
pleasant to gather
with a cheerful and sociable company around
a bountifully spread table.
On such occasions, if there is not " a feast of reason"
there is " a flow of soul" that is most delightful. How heartily the little ones partake of the repast.
Food tastes best away
from home," is an old saying- After dinner
the falls must be visited. Time does not
hang heavy on our hands, for our rambles
must all be finished and early preparations
made lor our return, lor five miles ride over
such a road is no joke !
Perhaps it is a mere fancy ol ours, but it
is one we have long indulged, and never pass
up the Valley of Niiuanu without having it
revived, that the region about the King's
premises very much resembles that upon St.
Helena, where Napoleon spent the period of
his exile. In that case Honolulu would correspond to Jamestown. This fancy of ours
was suggested from reading Dr. O'Meara's
" Napoleon in Exile," or " A voice from St.
Helena." In fact, all the accounts we have
ever read of the site of Long wood, and the
weather in that part of St. Helena might
very well describe the upper part of the Valley of Nuuanu. Down this valley the N.
E. trade-winds come sweeping very much
as the S. E. trade-winds sweep over St. Helena, and down the valley OBtending back
from Jatnestown. The showers and storms
in Nuuanu are as frequent and driving as
those sweeping over Napoleon's home. Tie
weather in Nuuanu is not always such as it
was on the day we have now imperfectly
sketched. How dreary Napoleon found the
weather at Longwood—rainy, blowy, and
uncomfortable. Perhaps, however, the stern
rule of Sir Hudson Lowe rendered the spot
most hateful to the exiled monarch. " Sic
transit gloria miindi." Thus passes away
the glory of this world.
"
"An Aktist on a Sketching Touk.—E.
W. Perry, the artist, will start to-morrow for
the Sandwich Islands, on a sketching (our.
Williams will probably follow him in a few
weeks." Alta California.
Among the arrivals, we notice the name
of Mr. Perry. Recently we have had letterwriters, both male and temale, from San
Francisco, who have pretty thoroughly described things animate and inanimate, and
now our islands are to lie favored with artists. We have met Mr. Perry, and seen a
specimen of his work with the brush, for he
combines portrait punting with his other artistic accomplishments. A portrait, admirably executed, of the Rev. Mr. Corwin, is on
exhibition at Mr. Whitney's Bookstore. It
is true to life, and should Mr. Perry succeed
in his future efforts, in a similar manner, we
arer. For these improvements we of »G. W.!"
think those favoring him with their patronOn returning from our ramble to the sjj|li. age will not be disappointed.
>ted to Capt. Luce and his assistants,
—
�TI E FRIEND. OCTOBER', 1 B'6 4
Maos eSHaCfcahotrm.“Fbuwnze,gIslands.
Mf”arshl
the natives, either from his teaching or from
his praying, called the name of the praying
man Jehovah.
After they had killed the company they
worked the vessel on shore upon the reef and
burnt her.
O how I long to learn more of that ill-fated
company and of those dear praying ones.
Had they only touched a little farther south,
where the influence of the gospel is felt,
they would have been as safe as in your
own harbor at Honolulu. You, and the
leaders of the Friend, well know how recently the same barbarities were practiced
here on Ebon. Now there is gathered here
a little church of thirty-three members, with
sabbath schools and day schools and other
humanizing, elevating influences. Also on
Kusaie, Strong's Island, where I hnve more
or less evidence of some four or five vessels
having been cut off and all on board murdered, there is now a gospel church there, to
which fifty-eight of the natives had been received. And, as you know, they are trying
to perpetuate the blessings of the gospel with
no teacher but the great and good Shepherd.
I hardly know where you can point to more
demonstrative proofs of the divine origin of
our holy religion than to what has been and
is being wrought upon these barbarous and
savage islands. As I told the people last
Sabbath, we have used no such appliances
as the Gadarenes did with those possessed
with the devil, yet hands that were quick to
steal, and feet that were swift to shed blood
have not only become harmless to do evil,
but ready and joyous to do good. We have
used no candle-burning and bell-ringing appliances. We have only used a few pebbles
from the banks of the river of Life, and
slung them from our poor pouches of prayer,
and behold what salvation God hath wrought.
I do wish you would try and constrain those
dear English friends, who are trying so hard
to reconvert the Sandwich Islands, to take
their Bibles and Prayer Books and go down
near to our " Boka Bay" country and establish themselves on New Ireland and New
Guinea. They can be sure of the raw material there, and will be in no dosibt but that
they have the devil himself to contend with.
They can gather in their disciples and build
up iheir churches with all the imposing
grandeur that the circumstances require.
Utopian as the proposal may seem I feel in
my very heart of hearts that it is worthy of
piayerful consideration and immediate adoption.
We of Micronesia will give them a full
chorus of Bishop Heber'i
The Hamburg schooner Franz, Capt. CatTihusenleft, left Nic.olaefsk, on the Amoor
river, in July, 1661, and loaded with salmon
and firewood was bound to Honolulu, consigned to the German house of Messrs. Melchers & Co. Since her departure from the
Amoor river, nothing has been heard from
her until the arrival of a German vessel,
commanded by Capt. Dauelsberg, from the
Marshall Islands via Guam. The following
paragraphs from letters written by the Rev.
B. G. Snow, the American Missionary on
Ebon, leave no doubt respecting the fate of
the captain, his wife, and crew of the ill-fated
Franz.
Ebon, May 19, 1864.
Rev. S. C. Damon,—My Dear Brother,—
If you have not learned the fact before, let
me here communicate to you the sad intelligence that another vessel has been cut off
among these islands, and all on board have
been murdered. It was sometime during the
past year, and at one of our northern islands.
The native name of the island is Kongtfik,
lat. 11 ° 26' N., long. 167° 14' E. according to Kotzebue.
The information is from our Ebon natives
who have just arrived from the north. They
have not been to that island but have seen
natives from there, and obtained many things
They deof them taken, from the vessel.
scribe the vessel as a schooner about the size
of the Maria, which was wrecked on this
island.' They were at anchor in the lagoon,
and I think it was the second day after they
came to anchor that they murdered them and
took the vessel. They did it while part of
the company was on shore, murdering those
on shore first, then those in the vessel. So
far as I can learn there was no provocation
whatever for the barbarity. It was solely for
plunder. And they were greatly disappointed to find that the things they most wanted
were not in the vessel, such as tobacco,
hatchets, knives, axes, etc.; but on the contrary there was a great dca of clothing,
prints, boxes, boo'..s, and I should judge, bariron for blackstnithing, together with a great
many China or Japanese boxes.
But what makes it sadder to us is the probability that there was a missionary family
on board, for they speak of one of the company—and he was not the captain—who
read from a book morning and evening, and
then stood up and shut his eyes and talked,
•' Walt, will' ye witnh the utory.
and while he did this all the rest put their
Anil ynu ye waters roll,"
shut
is,
that
sleep,
imd
went
to
heads down
as
pass along by our lone island homes.
woman
who
was
they
The white
Up their eves.
Our work is far from being completed in
on board was the wife of the man who prayThe recent arrival of twelve
«d. The dug of.the vessel with a name on Micronesia.
two hundred and sixteen
with
their
are
now
at
Jaluit.
proas
it is with our chiefs who
has
brought us a real live Jebeings,
with
human
from
the
vessel
chest
medicine
1 have ■
She
would
be glad to wipe every
labeled
zebel.
all
of
them
1
it,
and
a few medicines in
from
the
island
if she could. She
is
on
the
convert
in German. An apothecary's card
started the other morning with a torch to
A.
name
L.
cover
with
the
of
the
inside
She began at a misSiemens and Hamburg upon it. This is burn all their houses.
poor old Hannah,
old
house
of
our
other
erable
things,
also in German, stating, among
friends but Jesus and his discior
who
has
no
be
fitted
out
chests
could
that medicine
that was burning one of our
replenished at short notice and on reasonable ples. While
said
to her, "Go on, Likwor,
men
terms, with directions in the various langua- young
houses, bum them up."
your
are
all
they
Europe.
ges of Continental
else took the thunder all
something
fact
that
or
This
It is a touching a* instructive
1
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77
out of the old jade, and she not only stopped
but promised to rebuild it! But they predict something worse than thunder when the
next fleet arrives.
Your Brother,
B. G. Snow.
In a letter, under a subsequent date. May
2oth, Mr, Snow thus refers to the signal-flag
of this ill-fated vessel, " A bright young
chief, by the aid of the large letters in the
Tract-Primer, gave me " FRANS" as the
letters on the flag. The colors were red on
top, white in the middle, and blue at the bottom, running off to a point. The " bottom"
and " top" colors might be reversed as they
might not know the right side up" of the
"
flag."
It is quite remarkable that Mr. Snow
should have so identified the letters on the
flag, from a native's report, as he had not
seen it. The name identifies the vessel beyond all doubt.
We now plead, as we long have formerly
done, that the gospel may be |rreached
We
throughout all the Marshall Islands.
hope the Morning Star may at least cruise
among those northern islands. Unless we
are much mistaken, this schooner, the Franz,
was cut off at what are called the Piscadores,
where Capt. Dowsett is supposed to have
been murdered many years ago.
LateWN
ar ews.
The latest news from the seat of war indicates that the Union armies are striking
some heavy blows.
Fort Morgan, at
Mobile Bay, had surrendered, thus adding,,
another to the long catalogue of substantial
and permanent conquests of the Union forces.
Sherman's capture of Atlanta is complete
and decisive. He had marched his army to
the south side of the city and cut off the
only remaining railroad leading to Macon.
The rebel General Hood fled in the night
from Atlanta, blowing up nine raujsad engines and destroying eighty-one cswloaded
with the munitions of war. It was not
known where Hood would make another
stand with his array.
Grant's success on the Weldon Railroad
south of Petersburg is considered very decisive in favor of the Union cause.
" John Brown's soul is inarching on,"and
we pity those who imagine its march can be
arrested until the last vestige of chattelslavery is swept from the earth. It is reported that the screws have so heavily pressed Jeif Davis and his co-rebellionists, that
they are willing to exchange a black Union
soldier for a white rebel soldier 1 If this.is
true it is a most important step. We should
not be surprised if the rebels yet tried to
make the negroes fight! Only think of a
rebel soldier fighting alongside of a " nigget!!"
J
�THE FRIEND, o (10
78
(Tron tb« fma Frmoclsco PMinc.)
LeAsfronmHonolulu.
A' young man born at the Sandwich Islands, writes from Caracas in Venezuela,
he misses the quiet stillness of his old Hawaiian Sabbath. A young lady, paying
California friendo a visit, longs to get back,
for she does not find San Francisco so very
superior to her island home, and surely, she
says, "it is not so civilized." A Honolulu
pastor, now present among us, tells a fact of
the Fort Street Church of that city, where
the congregation numbers three hundred,
which we are constrained to hold up as an
example to more than one church of our
State. He has been there several years.
The society stipulated him a liberal salary.
They have always overpaid it, sometimes to
the extent of a thousand dollars. But, what
is best of all, and is the lesson which we
would especially commend to Boards of
Trustees, church treasurers, pew-renters, and
church going people generally, they have always paid it up, plump, round, full, on the
day before the beginning of each quarter.
We have no sympathy with Shady-side"
literature ; we are not among those who are
prone to commiserate the ministry on being
the worse-treated and paid of all men. We
do not believe they are. But it must be confessed, that they are more likely to be thrown
Upon the variable impulses of men, and so
to be dependent on an uncertain, rather than
a fixed and punctual support. Renters of
pews, subscribers to ministerial salaries, are
| too much inclined to make payment whenever it is convenient, rather than when it is
due. Church treasurers are often the best
of men, but on that very account, not always
the ones most fond of collecting dues.
Church Trustees are occupied with their
own business, and do not always take pains
to look narrowly and promptly after the ways
and means by which their pastor is to be
"
'
kept in fuuds.
This Honolulu habit of prompt payment
is as valuable to people as to pastor. On
the other basis, finances are always in a
slip-shod, uncomfortable state. At the close
of the year, there will be a great deficiency,
to be (hjrown as cold and wet cloth over the
and to be made up by a
provofimg
assessment. Business men who
are always behind-hand, are the plague of
the street; and we know no reason why men,
who are prompt in paying their servants and
employees and in settling their accounts,
should be lax in matters pertaining to the
Church of Christ. On the contrary, we hold
that wherever else we may indulge slackness,
it is no place to indulge it in or about the
Sanctuary. How comfortable and pleasant
the Honolulu practice is to the pastor himself, we need not attempt to say. At least,
it helps him wonderfully to keep his Master's
precept: " Take no thought for your life,
what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink,
and wherewithal ye shall be clothed."
In order to secure this habit, it is needful
first of all not to have a debt on the church ;
they have none at Honolulu. It is needful
to promise only what it is intended and ex-
pected to fulfil.
Better that thou shouldest
not vow, than thou shouldest vow and not
pay." It is needful that the officers of she
"
BE* It.
18 6 4.
church be prompt and regular, and exact in
attending to the collections; they should
spare no pains to see that all is right; they
should devise ways and means of doing what
has been promised ; they should not allow
the quarters' dues to go one after the other
unsettled. The people, each individual man
and woman, should make it a matter of honor as well as conscience to do what belongs
to them. One prime rule of the whole matter is—there is one fixed day, when the payment is due, and be sure and make that payment the day before.
GeorW
ge
hitfield.
There was a bright, rosy boy, with the
blue apron, in an inn, struggling with the
confusion of great thoughts within him,
which he could not either exclude or comprehend. There was the poor servitor of Pembroke College, choosing the meanest drudgery, wearing the coarsest clothing, eating the
worst food and but little of it, standing in the
biting frost until he had no feeling in his feet
or fingers, and trying hard to fast the whole
forty days of Lent. These were the glimpses they had of the childhood and youth of
George Whitfield, who afterwards became
an evangelist such as the world had never
known since Peter the fisher preached at
Pentecost. Roused from self-righteousness,
and opening his heart to the love of the Saviour, he went on his first work of preaching.
Church after church was closed against him,
but he went into the open air and proclaimed to listening thousands the unsearchable riches of Christ.
The effects which
followed were extraordinary. As he stood
forth, his young manly countenance seemed
to bespeak hearing ; and when once his voice
was heard, so exquisitely was it tuned, and
so successfully was it wielded, high and low
were subject to its spell. Add to his eloquence the earnestness which the heat of
holy passion kindled, and they would not
wonder at his influence. His powers of description must have been marvelous. Men
saw the saencs he painted.
David Hume
was held enchanted by his eloquence until he forgot to sneer.
The philosophic
Franklin was moved like a common man;
and the artificial Chesterfield was startled
for once into an impulse of real feeling, and
sprang forward to arrest the fall of the blind
beggar whom the speaker pictured on the
cliff Alone he went to Bartholomew Fair,
and commenced to preach. The showmen
gave up their pursuits. A deaf old woman,
who had at first obstructed him, was found
clambering up the pulpit stairs, that she
might not lose a syllable of his sermon.
The persons who heard him wept and trembled. The tears made little rills of cleanness down the cheeks of the Kingswood colliers. Children hung upon his lips with
loving, earnest eyes ; but perhaps the most
touching illustration of his influence was the
case of a little boy who sickened after he
had heard him preach, whose soul cried out
in the pauses of pain, "Let me go to Mr.
Whitfield's God." This was not the power
of what was called the pocket handkerchief,
nor dissembled tears. Whitfield could not
help being an orator, but he aimed to be an
evangel, and so great was his success that
BBBBBBsI
he was said in one week to have had a thousand letters from persons who had been
blessed by his ministry. His work was
preaching, and he knew it. The physicians
once prescribed for him a perpetual blister.
He said he had tried perpetual preaching,
and found it answered as well. When winter came to stop his journeys, he mourned
over it like a smitten child ;and when spring
returned, he bounded on to his beloved labor.
He said he hoped to die in the pulpit, or at
least soon after he came out of if. After
thirty-four years of successful labor, the
evangel gathered himself up for his final
discpurse. The people listened long, as if
they knew that for another Elijah there
waited a chariot of fire. He then requested
another minister to speak to them, and with
the candle in his hand was ascending the
stairs, but suddenly he turned, as if with a
sense of mortality rapidly finishing, and of
moments more precious than gold, and addressed them from the stairs until the candle
burned down into the socket as he held it
in his hand. The next morning he was not.
In the night the messenger came, and, like
his Master, he ascended from a mountain of
prayer. Such was George Whitfield, and
ages yet unborn, as they read the moral of
his life, will bless God for that prince of
preachers, that noblest, grandest emblem of
the revelation angel flying in the midst of
Heaven with the everlasting Gospel of peace.
Punshon's Lecture on " Wesley and his
—
Times."
Monument to Gen. Grant—The "hero
of Vicksburg" is to have a tmmument, chiselled from the best Italian marble, erected on
the spot where the interview took place between him and the rebel General Pemberton, before the surrender of the enemy's
stronghold on the Mississippi. The conference was held under a large tree, which disappeared months ago, carried off by curiosityhunters. The monument will be placed
where the tree stood. It is a pyramid, says
the Cincinnati Gazette, twenty feet high,
surmounted wirh a fifteen inch globe. On
the principal side is a large American eagle,
with outspread wings which cover implements of defence. In one claw it holds the
laurels, in the other an American shield, and
in its beak a pennant, inscribed, " E pluribus
unum." The eagle sustains on its wings the
Goddess of Liberty. On the one side of the
monument is inscribed : " To the memory of
the surrender of Vicksburg, by Lieutenant
General J. G. Pemberton, to Major General
U. S. Grant, U. S. A., on the 4th of July,
1863." On the other side : " Site of the interview between Major General U. S. Grant,
U. S. A., and Lieutenant General J. G.
Pemberton, on the 3d of July, 1863."
In New Zealand, when a person becomes
an habitual drunkard, the fact is published in the pap rs by the magistrate before
whom the case may be proven, and all persons are warned against selling the drunkard
liquor under the penalty of twenty pounds
fine and three months imprisonment
•
" I haven't another word to say, sir,
I never dispute with fools," said a gentleman
who was getting the worst of the argument.
" No," was the reply, " you are very sure
to agree with them."
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Sept. 8. 1868, on board " Philip lit," C»pl. Eliaa Hempstaad.
Any information will be glndly received by Capt. Hempstead,
Waieha, Maul, or Mia, Anna C. Harder, Hudion, Columbia
Co., New York, or by the Editor of The Friend."
Respecting Ocrni'i'ii., Illyth, who tailed 18 years ago from
Resolution," Capt. Parke, and
England, in the whale ship
on board
was discharged at Tahiti in 1847, and there shipped
the French whale ship " Ferdinand,* and was discharged in
Dec. 1847, in Honolulu, since which time he has not been heard
from. Any information will lie gladly received by the Editor,
or Bishop St;il>y, of Honolulu, or his friends, residing in Colchester, England, vis, Philip Smith Sparling.
Respecting Makiel Cunningham, wholeft New Bedford June
17, 1848, as seaman on board the "William II imillon," Uaptuin j
Shockley. Any information will be gl.idiv ranlnd by the Editor, or Mr. Nicholas Cunningham, No. SH Fricnl street, Boston, Mass.
•
Respecting Clark Peck, late chief mate of ship "Hamilton,"
of Bridgeport, Conn., who Isft the ship at Honolulu in 1843.
Any information will be thankfullyreceived by Mr. William 11.
Johnson, San Jose, California, or by the Editor.
Respecting Wilha-n H. Qidlow. of Cambridgcport. He was
heard from In 1860, bound North on a whaling cruise, on board
the Ooorye and Mary. Please communicate with theEditor,
or Mrs. Lydia Matilda Hess, Cambridgeport, Mass.
Respecting Henry TW~uny. of Lennox, Mass. He boarded
at the Sailor's Home in iB6O. Any information will be gladly
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Importers and Wholesale and Retail dealers In Oeneral Merchandise, in the Fireproof Store in King street, opposite tho
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assets $".,360,000,
Seamen's Chaplalu.
Raynolds, Devoe Pratt—lmporters and Manufacturers of
who
« Respecting, Arnold R. Auttin, at Providence, R. 1.,Capt.
Paints. Oil and Varnish, and Crystal Coal Oil,
left the ship Rodman, :ili<>ut-18M, at Honolulu. Perhaps with
C. Van Home & Co.'s Carriages and Carriage Materials.
Spencer may recall this man, If so, please communicate
tSg-ly
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■• a. r. carter
Orders from the other islands should be accompanied with 9BKRXAN raca,
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CO.,
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C.
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BREWER
sent with the job.
Merchants,
Respecting Jamct Re.illy, formerly mateof brig "Josephine."
Any information will be gladly received by the Chaplain, or by
Honolulu. Oahu. 11. I.
607
Water
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John. M. Hood, Esq.,
Respecting Albert Stout IFatkim, belonging to Schuyler
JIMESlICNN KWKI.L, Esq., }
Co., N. V., supposed to be attachod to some vessel in the PadBoston.
Bkiwkk, Esq., S
Charles
fle. He left home in «B*7. This information is sought by
H. A. Pkibce, El,
Charles McClinlic, Y. S. Hospital, Honolulu, and Morgan Stout,
Merrill, 1
Messrs.
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at
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Ban
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Chapreceived
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ness. Any information will be gladly
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Respecting Octaviut Blgth, who, on the 23d of January,
take Ambrotypes and Photographs. Also Cartes da
1847, at Tahiti, shipped onboard tho French whaleship
the
13th
ol
Visite
a
Honolulu,
"Ferdinand" and was discharged at
In style second to none in Honolulu.
Specimens can be seen at the Gallery, next door to the Pott
December, of tame year. His family have not since heard
resides
Colchester,
Office,
in
oTer the P. C. Adrertiser Office.
from him. His father, D. O. Blyth,
429-3 m11. L. CHABE.
Essex, England. Any information will be gladly received by
the editor, or K. C. Wyllte, Esq.
Respecting Alomo John Appleton,ot Kittery, Maine, who
has been reported at Honolulu, on board whaleship Phoenix."
Any information will gladly be received by the Editor, or Mr.
Edwin S. Appleton, Kittery, Navy Yard Village, Maine, U. 8.
Respecting Henry Ayihford. Any person having knowledge
of this individual, (a native of London, England,) who arrived
at New London July 30, 1848, in the ship Charlea Carroll,"
from Desolation Island, will be remunerated by communicating
theinformation to Henry P. Haven,New London, Conn., er to
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Sewing Machine*at the World's Exhibition in PARIS in 1861,
and at the Exhibition in London In 1882.
Theevidence of the superiority of this Machineit found in las
record of Its sales. In 1881—
The Qrorer At Baker Company, Boston,
The Florence Company, Massachusetts.
The Parker Company, Connecticut,
J. M. Singer a> Co., New York,
Flnklc A Lyon,
Cuaa. W. Uowland, Delaware,
M. Greenwood A Co., Cincinnati, 0.,
N. S. 0. Perkins, Norwalk, 0.,
Wilton H. Smith, Connecticut,
old 18,660, whilst the Wheeler A Wilton Company, oLAffcLft
ort, madeand told 19,723 during the same period.
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«
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BAR A NA S.
Ruiiniscenckb or Amiiehst College: Historical. .SciYor are HKRKiiv notified to appear before the
entific, Biographical and Autobiographical: also, of
other and wider Life Experiences, (with four undersigned, who will inform you how to proplates and a geological map.) By Edward Hitcb- ceed, in order to obtain ,*1,116 37 now on deaaak, published hyßridgman \ f'hildi, Northamp- posit for each of you, in the (state Treasury of
fßß, Mass.
VVc hardly know whether to style ti»
book an Autobiography, by Prof. Hitchcock,
or a History of Amherst College. To all
graduates of that institution it is a volume
of peculiar interest, and it is by no means
devoid of interest to the general reader.
It
with
hints
to
all
of
the
abounds
teachers
young. Prof. Edward Hitchcock, the Geologist, was no ordinary man. Some eminent
writer has brought forward Franklin as the
best type of New England character, flowever great and distinguished Franklin may
have been, we should decidedly object to giving him that standing. Franklin was not a
religious man. His mind was not devout!
Prof. Hitchcock's character would more exactly fill out our beau ideal of an educated
New Englandcr. Born in the very heart of
New England, and struggling in early life to
obtain an education, he finally acquired not
only an American, but an European and
world-wide fame. He was a self-educated
man. This volume furnishes abundant evidence that he might have become eminent in
poetry, astronomy and mathematics if he
had not chosen to explore the fields of natural science or history. His death occurred
only a few months ago, and was noticed in
the May number in our columns.
This volume was completed only a few
weeks before that event. It is the last production of his fruitful pen, for he was a voluminous writer. During his life he published
twenty-four distinct volumes, thirty-five sepninty-four papers in scientific
and eighty newspaper articles.
■Servant of God, welldone !
Rett from thy loved employ i
The battle fought, the victory won,
Knter thy Master's joy."
from Micronesia.—By the
a
German
schooner, Capt, Pauelarrival of
berg, intelligence has beun received from
Rev. B. G. Snow up to May 30th, and from
the Rev. A. A. Sturges up to June 27th.
Both the American and Hawaiian missionfamilies were in health, at those dates, and
engaged as usual in their missionary work.
We have been permitted to read letters from
those gentlemen addressed to Rev. Dr. Gulick. While encouraged by cases of manifest
conversion, yet the great mass of the islanders hold on to theirheathenish and idolatrous
practices. The missionary is making progress but encounters many obstacles. Human nature in its heathenish as well as its
civilized type is a stubborn foe to the humbling and spiritual doctrines of Christianity
Intelligence
MARINEJOURNAL.
IVotice
EDITOR'STABLE.
New Book.
.
To JOSE
Aganu, Island of
tjuuin.
R. C.
Honolulu, Mfc Isptftatsr, 1901.
POHNRLTFUI
S, . .
ARRIVALS.
Sept.
WILLIE.
FeDaisrtfuGnclhvadeTropics.
In our last issue we reported the loss of
the Lady Washington at Baker's Island, on
the 3d of May, 1 o'clock, P. M. This island lies in 0° 13' north lat. and 176° 22'
west long. The wind blew from the westward with violent squalls in one of which
the vessel went down.
The Hey. B. G. Snow, missionary on
Ebon, (one of the Marshall islands, lying
4° 39' north lat.and 168= 50' east 10ng.,)
thus writes under date of May 3d.
*
"It came* nearest a wale of anything I have
seen in Micronesia, (12 years a resident.)
It reached its height about noon yesterday.
You would, hardly know the end of the island. Every green bush and shrub is gone.
The water tore everything before it. Up to
this time the wind had not varied much from
the south. It began now to haul to the
west." Our correspondent proceeds to give
an account of its destructive march, tearing
down large forest trees, eocoanut trees,
houses, the house of the missionary Aea,
and the school house, also breaking a fine
boat belonging to the missionary.
The
water approached nearly up to the missionary's house. Having a distinct recollection
of the spot, as it appeared in June 1861, we
cm readily imagine the fearful havoc made
by the winds and the tremendous rollers
coming in from the sea and rolling upon the
land.
Apples.—The apples from California this
year arc uncommonly good. Mr. Roy, at
Bolles & Co., is now engaged in a business
which will be likely to prove beneficial to
both San Francisco and Honolulu, viz., exchange of fruits.
We would acknowledge files of the
Bulletin and ilag from Captain Hempstead,
commanding the Onward. Capt. H. is ever
thoughtful for the conductors of the Press.
May he always have quick passages.
the German schooner,
commanded by Capt. Dauelsberg, there is an
importation of beautiful canary birds. They
Canary Birds.—By
are most excellent songsters.
The first whaler has arrived, but
brings not very favorable news from* the
Arctic fleet.
—
.* tnpenhorst.
21—Am bark Comet. Smith, 16 days from San Francisco,
with mdse and pass, to Wilcox, Richards & Co.
22—Am clipper ship Fleetwlng, Kelly, 42 days froic
Baker's Island.
26—English clipper ship John Nicholson, 16 days from
Ban Francisco, en route for Hongkong.
JU—Am bark John Well*, Puiley, 20 days from San
Francisco.
23—Ham. hark St. Thomas Packet, Rlekerton 23day■
from San Faancinco, in ballast, Miking. Sailed
same day for Hongkong, without Flopping.
29—Am whale ship Splendid, Cleaveland, Irnin Arctic
and Kodiack, with 100 bbls whale and 900 l-on'-.
30—Am bark Onward, Hempstead, 19 days from San
Francisco, with mdse to Aldrich, Walker *y Co.
*
The Bee Hive.—We notice uncommon
activity around this establishment since the
arrival of the Comet. There is a good display of a portion of the large and valuable
cargo brought by that vessel, where the customers will find anything from a bale of
goods to a " bundle" of greenbacks ! See
that the bees do not sting, and visitors will
obtain a good exchange for their gold !
Bennett, 14 days from San
I—Am hark A.
Francisco, with mdse lo Aldrich, Walker fc Co.
4—Am clipper abip Resolute, Prince, H days from
Ma/.at lan. put In for supplies .unl men.
7—A in clipper ship Malay, Ilutcliinaun, 12 days from
San Francisco.
7—Dan. brig Carl, 16 days from San Francisco.
H—Am clipper ship Mary L. Sutton, Rowland, 13 daya
from Man Francisco, en mutt; forBaker's Island.
19—Haw brig Honolulu, Schumacher, days from Bremen, with mds« to Messrs. h. Hoffschlaegei- At
DEPARTURES.
Sept.
I—Russian corvette CalavaJa, Ourrken, for Amoor River.
6—Am bark Yankee, Paty, for San Francisco. *
6—Am clipper ship Emerald Isle, Scott, for the Guano
Islands.
7—Am bark Unjliiliill, Iturditt, for San Francisco.
7—Am clipper ship ReMute, Prince, for London.
B—Pan. brig Carl, for Japan.
10—Am. clipper bh Malay, llutehiiiFon, for Hongkong.
10—Am clipper Ship White Swallow, Prince, for the
Guano Nl.iii'l.
12—Brig I'omitiU, Spencer for Victoria.
21—Am bark A. A. fedrtdft, BcPMtt, for San Francisco.
21—Am clipper ship Mary L Sutton, Rowlaud, for
laker's Island.
22—Am bark Whistler, Allen, for San Francisco.
PASSENGERS.
From San fnAXOISCO—per Whistler, August 30— Geo Jenner
and 2 Chinese.
From San Francisco—per A. A. Kldridgr, .Sept. I—Mrs S J
Ladd, Robert Mawcomb, A B CUrk, T Gray, G W Vatch, J II
niack, II IKorle, G McDougal, John Gnltin. M Wolf, John
CoDStantine—and 4 in the steerage.
Fur San I hancisco—per Yankee, Sept. 3—C Derby, T O
Hearsing, F X. Rossi, Mr liruutz., Achu, Angel, Rossi, Quong
Sy, X Vermissi—tf.
For San Francisco—per Smyrniotet Sept. 6th—Miss E X
Hunter, Miss M P Moitou, Mr P N Makeu, Mr L C Hunter, J
J Gately, W Freeman—o.
From San Francihco—per Comet, Sept. 21—Rev Mr Corwin,
JCattaoach, 11 L Chase, o It Stillwell, KW Perry, C L Richards,
T T Dougherty and Wife, Mr McClandleas, Mr Alhertun, l)r
Staugenwuld, R Love and Wife, Miss Johnson, Capt Wm Stott,
C A Castle, J T Waterhouse and Wife, Master and Miss
Waterhousr, Miss Dimond, John Kenny, John A LangarlStkkhagk—John G Tihlo, R N Morrison, Daniel Shields, Tboa
Kehoe, J F Clarke, Robert Cunningham, Charles Caasino,
M J Duffy, Thos Kearu, John Kehoe, P Mahony, Mr McCullough, D McClasky, F Harbor. W Harbor, Kd Rrown, W U
Rose, Chaa Vanpatch, ThosSackct, Jabes Turner, Jan Blum,
G Collins, R WYsh, G Wright, .Mm McMabon,and 2 boys for
McColgau.—6l.
For Hah Francisco—per AA KM ridge, Sept 21—Miss Charles T
Miss Clark, Messrs W M Lenmn, Adsit, Ausuii Cox, Jas Gay,
8 Gray, Kobert Synge, GeoVitcb, Capt Vicars, F Hasard—la
cabin.
For San flUfimi |in Whistler, Sept 22--MrJ A Langarl,
Mantcr H L Wilcox—2 cabin-
MARRIED.
Weed—Chapman—ln Honolulu. Sept. sth. by
father Hernnan, Miss Sarah Chapman to Mr. Fred.
both of this city.
the Rev.
M. Weed,
Rooees—Rowell—At Waimta, Kan.ti, on the 16thinst., by
Rev. Q. 11. Rowell, Mr. Kilttnnil 11. Roerrs of Honolulu, and
Malvlna C. Howell, daughter of Rev. Geo. B. Howell or theformer plaoe.
DIED.
Alapai—July 4th, In Agana, Island of tliuuu, Akpai, a native of Honolulu, who, on the 30th of March, had been dis-
charged from the American bark Ontario, tick and unable la
perform his duty on boar,!.
Phillips—On the 22d August, at hit resilience in Lahaina,
Island of Maul, 11. I„ Thomas Phillips, a native or Haverfordwest, Pembrookeshire, Sonth Walet, aged 64 yean, a resident
of these Islands (or S« years.
DERUn—Died on board ship Danube, al Baker's Island,
July Hid, HO4. George Dennis, a native of England, aged
bout 23 years. Eastern papers pleate copy.
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