2 10 12 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/09aa8197cce5905deeb178df397d8cce.pdf 4f8588f476571c18065b93cdbe419a5f PDF Text Text 9 FRIEND THE CONTENTS K*>r F.briiurv. 1807. Pack. B American Seamen Sick and Destitute, not Paupers 10. 11 Washington,". Secretary of State at the Op*a D'spitcli to 11 Oahu"—Poetry by J. J. Ayers It The Friend the Olilest Paper in the Pacific 1* Important Decision }' Hospital TheU.S. 1'Summary of lntelliifence from Australia is (lonil Tiiiinits fmm an Olil Msn-of-wai's Man Story The lo " BeostorWDssa on Temperance Kelißious lutein* The GraciousCall," by ' J;! Key. K. Corwin, 13 Rev JohnKraser 3! \i'""m Twelfth Annual Report of HonoluluSailor's Home Society.. .1* A Vrienrlly Letter from the South Seas Misnlnimry Life Boats • 16 Letter from a Pussensnr of flic Wrecked Ship I.ibelle" Census of Honolulu Jjj Th" .Marine News. &c •■ [t»ft Stria, tioi. u. HONOLULU. IKBRIARY 1, 1867. 3lcto.s*rits,tjol.lB, $to. 2.} •• " J*J* THE FRIEND. FEBRUARY I, 1867. American Seamen Sick and Destitute, not Paupers. Among some persons there appears to be an impression, that seamen when sick and destitute, are "paupers upon the Government of the United .States. Never was any opinion more unfounded. No class of American citizens is compelled, by law, to make such ample provision for sickness and destitution. All merchant seamen are compelled by the laws of the United States, to pay 20 cents per month, during every one of their voyages. When we consider the immense mercantile marine of the United States, the sum thus collected amounts to hundreds of thousands. The port collectors receive this money, and pay it over to the Government, which expends the same in supporting those large and expensive Marine Hospitals in the various ports of the United States. It should be borne in mind, that these Hospitals are the fruits of the sailor's hard earnings, hence when the sailor—sick and destitute—becomes an inmate, he is no pauper, but a proprietor, enjoying the benefits of a hospital, his own earnings have erected. So when seamen of the United States, in foreign countries, are compelled to seek the protection and relief of the Consulate, they sppear not as paupers, but as citizens who may justly claim, not a poor, meagre, and beggarly support, but a comfortable and respectable support. The Consul is instructed by the Government to Open Despatch to the Secretary pay special attention to the sailor's wants State at Washington. and necessities. " One essential object," as web-feet be we read in the Consul's Manual, "of the Consular appointment is the protection of American Mariners—a class of our fellow citizens whose habits of life require a kind guardianship of their persons and interest in foreign countries, but at the same time a strict vigilance over their conduct." The United States Government compels the sailor to lay up a portion of his money, in order, to provide for sickness and destitution. From this it appears, when officers of the Government, on American soil, or Consular officers abroad, misapply these funds held, in trust, by the Government, the offence is of the worst description. It is a crime, which should be surely punished as much as that ot a saving's bank defaulter, who has in charge the earnings of the poor laborer. No man pays his way through this world more honorably or by harder work than the sailor, and to treat him as a pauper, or make him feel that he is such, is unbecoming any officer of the Government of the United States, or any other government. We rejoice that it is our privilege to live in a community where there is a wholesome public sentiment upon this subject. Our Sailor's Home is a monument to the benevolence of this community towards the sailor. Mrs. Crabb, keeper of the Home, the widow of a mnrine officer of the United States Navy, who came to Honolulu as Navy Agent, we rejoice, to know, has the highest interest of the sailor for time and eternity, at heart, and we hope when the United States Hospital is discontinued, the Consul will send seamen to the Home, when detained here, but not under the necessity of going to the Hospital. P. S. Since writing the above paragraph, we learn that the Marine Fund of the United States amounts to «18,000,000! Surely Jack is no pauper on the cold charities of the world!! •• Nor must Uncle Pain's of forgotten." President Lincoln. To Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State : The undersigned has frequently been requested, by an officer of the United States Government, to address you upon certain questions relating to the treatment of foreign seamen sailing under the United States flag, I have hitherto declined doing so, from the impression that any representation which I could make would not probably be read except by some under clerk in the State Department, and my labor would be lost. Instead of sending my communication through the usual channel,! have thought it would not be regarded as improper to address you through the columns of a paper which has, during the last quarter of a century, been devoted to the interests and welfare of seamen. While conducting this paper I have, in a special manner, kept American seamen in view, but I have never lost sight of the sea. men of other nations. The facts are simply these It is well known that a large number of foreign sea. men are engaged on board of American vessels. This is especially true of American whaleships cruising in the Pacific Ocean and touching at the Sandwich Islands for recruits. There is either a defect in the laws of the United States in regard to foreign seamen shipped on board whaleships, or there is a wrong interpretation of those laws. In the application and practical working of those laws, upon a fair estimate, nearly, if not more, than one half of those serving on board of American whaleships as seamen, are thrown outside of the pale of relief in case they are sick and disabled. The laws as now interpreted, do not allow relief to be administered by the Consul to foreign seamen shipped in foreign ports to be discharged in foreign ports. Any one acquainted with the character of the crews of whaleships, will readily see that this riding of the United States Consul shut outs all Polynesians (or kanakas) and a vast number of Portuguese seamen. These two classes, Polynesian and Portuguese, will make up good one half of the seamen on board the sixty or : ' �TOE 10 seventy whaleships which touched at Honolulu last fall. I make the statement without fear of contradiction, that the successful prosecution of the American whale fishery in this ocean, is absolutely dependent upon these men— these foreign seamen shipped in foreign ports, and to be discharged in ports foreign to the United States. The whole matter of shipping and discharging seamen attached to American whaleships has undergone a revolution during the last few years. When whaleships leave New Bedford and other American ports, they sail short-harmed, touch at some of the Portuguese islands in the Atlantic and fill up their crews. The ships come around the Horn, to remain in this part of the world for several years, but almost every year the crews entirely change —the process of discharging and shipping crews is constantly going forward while these ships are abroad. It must readily appear to any one acquainting himself with the facts, that many of the crews eventually are made up of Portuguese and Kanakas who never stepped upon American soil and never expect to go thither. These men are however toiling and spending their lives under the American flag, but without enjoying the relief of American seamen, when sick and disabled. The result is that many seamen are turned away from the United States Consulate, and compelled to seek relief from the community at large, who should be in the United States Hospital. Persons of this description are now in Honolulu. Mrs. Crabb, at the Sailors' Home, and theLadies' Strangers' Friend Society, of Honolulu, come in to assist the United States Government to support sick and disabled seamen. Cases are constantly occurring in Honolulu, wherein the United States Government ought to furnish relief, but we are told, according to instructions from Washington, relief cannot be afforded. The subject was thoroughly discussed several years ago, and Mr. Severance, the United States Commissioner, wrote to Washington upon the subject. At his suggestion the American ladies of Honolulu sent a petition to Congress. This petition was numerously signed, and 1 have the impression it was presented while you was a member of the Senate. (See copy of petition annexed.) This occurred in 1853. As a result, United States Consuls at the Sandwich Islands have provided for and relieved foreign seamen sailing under our flag until a recent date, but a more stringent application of the law has now been enforced, and it works very hard upon this class of seamen. The following note, which I recently received from the attending physician of the Queen's Hospital, may be taken as an illustration of cases which are frequently occurring in Honolulu: — "Mb. Damon, Dear Sir: Will yon lie good enough to interest yourself in behalf of this poor fellow, lie is far gone with consumption ; arrived sick here two mouths ago in an American whaleship, and was refused admittance into the American Seamen's Hospital, because be was a foreigner and had only shipped tor the season. Our little Hawaiian Government would not cast tbe man oil, if be had arrived in an Hawaiian vessel under these circumstances. It would be a shame If tbe great American Government should cast him off! As a change has taken place in the management of the American Hospital, perhaps you will find it possible to procure the man's admittance, and thereby much oblige Yours. Ac., W. Himjchkand." riiiKM). MARCH, I 8 « .. For myself, as an American, to receive a j Consuls of the United States upon this subnote like this makes the blush of shame to ject, and my views are fully expressed in the cover my face, when I know that this same j annexed paragraphs (see Enclosure No. 2), physician is in daily attendance upon u native born citizen of Boston, who is now under the protection and relief of the British Consulate simply because he shipped on board a British vessel in New York and came to the Pacific under the British flag. Now, 1 desire to witness a similar rule adopted and carried out with regard to foreign seamen shipping under the American flag. I tielieve the true doctrine to be that the flag relieves as wtll as protects those sailing under it. I copy as follows from the United States Consuls' Manual, page 234: "The rule laid down by the distinguished person who first held the office of Secretary of State, Mr. Jefferson, was ' That the vessel being published in August, 1860, about the time the Queen's Hospital was established in Honolulu. Allow me to call your attention to a topic which is, at the present time, occupying the thoughts of the Americans located upon these Islands. By the annexed table, recently published in the Pacific Commercial Advertiser, you will see a tabular view of the sugar plantations, and the amount of capital invested in them. Probably threefourths of these plantations are owned by American citizens. The products of these plantations find a market on the Western Coast of America—in California, Oregon, Washington Territory and the British Provinces. According to a careful estimate, the revenue derived by the United States on our Island products amounts to nearly $500,000. Our planters, and Americans generally, upon these Islands, are exceedingly anxious that there should be some modification of the American, shall be evidence that the seamen on board are such,' and fifty years afterwards it was restated with no less precision by one of the most eminent of American statesmen, ' that in every regularly documented merchant vessel, the crew who navi- present treaty between the United States and gate it will find their protection in the flag this Kingdom, so that it may operate favorwhich is over them.' " (Mr. Webster to ably to the sugar interests. Could there not lie negotiated a Reciprocity Treaty, by which Lord Ashburton.) authorities, lumber, &c., might be admitted it American view of such high apIn pears to be the merest folly, as well as most duty free into ports of this Kingdom, and illogical, for any public officer, Consul or Hawaiian sugars be admitted upon the same Consular Agent of the United States, to ride terms into American ports ? This is a very that foreign seamen are not entitled to relief important subject and well worthy the conas well as the protection of our flag. If it is sideration of the American Government if it United States law to turn away foreign sea- desires to foster and cherish American intermen from our Consulates, it is not humanity ests and commerce in the Pacific Ocean. By late news from California the report or in accordance with the principles of the American Government as the embodied sen- reached the Islands that the China steamers timent of the American people. In the lan- will not touch at Honolulu, going or returnguage of the martyred Lincoln I would ad- ing from China. It is also reported that the dress you, "Nor must Uncle Sam's web-feet Pacific Mail Steamship Company has forbe forgotten," although born in Europe, feited the sum of $60,000 per annum, or Western Islands, Africa or Portugal. If the $5,000 for each trip. If this be so, why seamen from those nations see fit to enlist may not that sum, or a larger one, be deunder our flag, spend their lives toiling upon voted to subsidize an independent line of the ocean to enrich our citizens, and finally steamers between San Francisco and Honosicken or are disabled, while on board ol lulu ? This project would be exceedingly American vessels, shall they be turned away gratifying to Americans located on the from our Consulates ? No. It is a shame Islands, and tend powerfully to foster Ameriif such is the case. I would now most re- can interests throughout the Pacific generally. There is one other topic to which 1 take spectfully call your attention to this importis it the liberty of calling your attention. It does that ant matter. My own impression does not require any new law upon the sub- appear to me that the American Government ject, but an enlightened interpretation of ex- is by no means awake to the importance of isting laws. If new laws are needed, most sending abroad vessels of the navy to cruise sincerely do I hope such may be immediate- in distant and remote parts of the Pacific ly passed by Congress. If United States Ocean. Our naval vessels make what may Consuls are allowed to stretch the laws of be styled stereotyped trips up and down the the United States so as to demand from coasts of North and South America, and ocwhalemen three months' extra wages when casionally run over to Honolulu and Tahiti. discharged, I think those same United States Now there are many islands, and whole officials may be allowed to rule that foreign groups of islands, in the Pacific Ocean where seamen under onrflag shall be relieved when our flag was never displayed except on board of whaleships and merchant vessels. Take, sick and destitute. Now, that I am addressing you, allow me, for example, the Island of Ascension, visited with due respect and deference, to refer to by so many American whaleships, and where other topics, upon which I shall add a theraare three Missionary stations. English few paragraphs. The subject of the Ameri- and ilFrench war vessels have been there, but can Hospital, in Honolulu, has been often the Stars and Stripes " were never dismade the topic of correspondence. I am re- played there by a national vessel. Dr. Gulick thus wrote from Ascension in joiced to learn that the whole system is to be broken up and a new system adopted. 1852 : " Four vessels of war have touched It should have been done years ago, and the at Ascension Island within twenty years. Treasury of the United States would have I—lß3B, the English vessel of war Lame, been saved hundreds of thousands of dollars. Captain Blake. 2—ln 1839, the Danaide, I have often conversed with Ministers and Commander Dv Rosamel, a French vessel. �11 THE FRIEND, MARCH, 1867. 3—ln 1845, the English vessel of war Hazard. 4—ln 1851, the French corvette Capricieuse." No American vessels of war have since visited Ascension. The " Pirate " Shenandoah visited that island in 1865,and destroyed four American whaleships. This fact is well known. Many other islands have been left outside of the cruises of our naval vessels. It would appear to be a good rule that our naval vessels should go wherever our Kamehameba IV. is Queen's Hospital, and King your Do not suffer republican notions | to prejudice your mind against this Hospital, because Royalty has taken an important share in the matter. Just read the King's speech at laying the Corner Stone—is it not sensible and thoroughly democratic? 'Society.' he remarks. makes distinctions broad enough, but strip ns of our artificial robes, and we are all one and equally naked and equally exposed to the keen blasts of want and torments of disease.' Read that speech. The King reasons like a Puritan preacher of New Kngland. Let me say to you. Uncle Sam, that soineof Brother Jonathan's sons are among the Trustees of the Queen's Hospital. They have freely given their money for its erection, and you may lie sure it will be as well managed as any similar institution in Boston, New York or Washington. It»»vas not got up as a money-making concern, but from motives of pure philanthropy. If you. or any member of your family, desire addititional information respecting the Queen's Hospital, ns a tit. proper anil suitable place for American seamen, when sick. I will refer you to your Commissioner, Mr. Borden, the Missionaries, or. if you'll drop a line to the Editor of the Friend, he will reply, by the sailing of the next mail packet for San Francisco." President. ' merchant and whaleships cruise and touch. Long have I been hoping that our Government would send one or more surveying vessels into the Pacific. But little has-been done in this line since the United States Exploring Expedition under Commodore Wilkes. I have already written more than was perhaps becoming, but I hope my interest in the welfare of American citizens, seamen and commerce, will be a sufficient apology ENCLOSURE NO. 3. for thus presenting my thoughts. With the highest consideration of respect and esteem, having visited must of the sugar 0. Jtidtl. Dr. P. plantations on these Islands during the pnstseason, citizen, fellow your I remain has obtained such information as could be proSamuel C. Damon, cured Irom parties on the spot, or from representaTwentv-fivc years Chaplain ol the Am. Sea- tives of plantations toat other places. aThis information is now offered the public in tabular form men's Friend Society, at Honolulu. by him, disclaiming, however, all responsibility for Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands, I aiiy impci-lections which may be found in the statistics or for the deductions that may be made from \ January 23, 1867. ENCLOSURE NO. 1. To the Honorable the Senate and House of Reprrtentatives of the United States:— Your memorialists, American ladies and members of a benevolent lor Society, organized for tlie purpose of providing sick and destitute strangers, having become practically acquainted with tho protection extended to seamen, sailing under the United .States lag, and being convinced that a large number of foreign seamen are not suitably provided anil cared for by United States Consuls, humbly pray that yon will lie pleased to pass such laws as will entitle all foreign seamen, when discharged, sick and destitute from merchant vessels and whaleships of the United ■Stales, to enjoy tlie same protection as native American seamen, or foreign seamen, who have obtained papers of naturalization. As in duty bound, your memorialists will ever ■■ •■ pray." [This petition was signed by about fifty American Lamas.] ENCLOSURE NO. 2. Extracts copied from the Friend for Au- I Name of Plantations. I KAUAI. 1 Koloa Water Water Lihue* ? Steam. 3200 Prlncevillc Steam. 17000 Waipas* J Water 170 Steam. 176 ... iWater] Water ! Steam. Nuuanu Reflneryl MAIL Paciftc§ Steam. I'i'inceit larillililll Co*.. ISteam. Waikaput Wailuku, Steam. ( ; Water \C ISteam.' Water C.B. kCo.\ Steam. Steam. Bailey.. Wailuku. t • 60000J 860ij 2011 16000■I1 00 Steam. 11000 Halawa Water '200 Waialua 3300 Kualoa Water 21(10 Kaalaea*... j Steam. Heeia k Nu- t Water ! nanut 5 Kahaluu Kaneohe§ © 1200|j 12001 1600001 3do!1! 6000 OAHU. .... •§ . 5" et> SL : 26o! 30 * ll iool 600II J — 800 See yonder vista, reaching to the Pali Where great Kame won well a kingly crown— 600 Or yonder view, where ocean waves with fury 'i.j111000 ioo 1 . 45000!1 'so I: im 40000 1000 i.I800 76 1000 800 4.1 800,I 65000; l| 120!!I 3001 II 4-20 Where views majestic gild the glowing day. And nights celestial close the radiant scene! To thee. (Latin! lapped on thy coral bed, I give lhe passing tribute ot a stranger, Anil tristful sing along the path 1 tread. So full of beauty, yet so fraught with danger. i ...1I.... 30I 6000 1000I 40000, 128 60 600 Come, gentle Muse, and teach my artless lay To sing with rapture of this isle serene— 200I 400 70I Lash the proud cliff—or gently lave around 200I 80000 100I, 1000 The curving beach—or there behold, with wonder. 3001 70000 I 1000 The combing breakers charge the dangerousreef; Or. list! the gathering clouds, and pealing thunder, 1 a 200 The lightning's vivid flash, so grandly brief! 45 I : '"•io ".io "700 a J 40 I i i 60000 1 20000 Ml 100 80 300 ES YERS. BYJ.JAMA ?2s 71 {I > } P * ...... Oahu. Isle of the Ocean! Nature's lavish hand Hath heaped her Bweetest smiles and gifts upon thee : genial clime, antl mountains nobly grand— I"? A Vales picturesque, and gorgeous peaks adorn thee. s Here Daphne, Plan's nymph might seek her bowerThere yEotits sit and hurl his spiteful gale— 1" "1 Here pluvial pearls produce the fragrant flower126 1600 There silver streamlets sinuate the vale. them. Copy of petition forwarded to Washington, in 1865 : The Daily-Herald.—We regret that this paper has ceased to be issued. Eighty numbers had made their appearance, and it was becoming one of those " daily luxuries," enjoyed by the people of the " old countries." We would thank the Publisher for directing the carrier to leave the paper so punctually, at early dawn, upon our door-step. The Swnn, as the legend runs, sings the sweetest in his dying moments. At the expiring moment of the Hawaiian Daily Herald, the editor sang (using the word after the style of Virgil and other poets) u few beautiful stanzas, upon Oahu, which we take pleasure in transferring to our columns. 50000 ' Another view bursts upon tbe eye: From Puowaina Hill behold a welcome scene—. A busy town, where manly industry Hath Nature beautified—while there, between Two jutting arms of land, a forest wide Of tow'ring masts from every foreign shore, Bespeaks a nation rising up with pride From the rude state that languished here before. 800I 120000 1701 4000 600I 120000 I4S1 2400 Oh. Labor! sire of Commerce and ofArt! I1 800lI 300I 76<KX)I IOO!1 1000 1 I sins tl>y praise with all a votary's power, "2000!I Mill 3001 40000 1 90 1 2000 Justice nnd thee no villain hand can part. " ioo 160 'aOOI 40000j 1666 To thee and Freedom. Tyrants c'en must cower. 2OOOO0! 300 6000 Then Oahu. chant a pwan to that Source 16000 860 Which disenthralls the Many front the Fesr— 1-000'I 800 800 160000|j 200 4000 Which wrested vassal chains from feudal force, And vouchsafed Christian laws to thee, Oabu. 3000 376 250 2onoo( 110 Hon 8900 620, 600 I 100000 200 2000 7000 160 160! 400001 116 1600 196 ', 1900 Trustees and Officers of Sailor's Home, 3000 600! 600 1800 9400 600 676 Haiku .Steam. Ilobnui's Kast Maui.... |St'-a.in. at Sain, who lives and Washington, Uncle liana "If cannot be supposed to be as fully acquainted with Hal tt Adams. if WnttT } all parts ol the world outside of Aim iica, as some Lewers* Steam, ot Brother Jonathan's sons, who have roamed Makee SU-am. •abroad. dealrsa a tew hints upon this subject from HAWAII. Witter a member of the Universal Yankee Nation, we will Ammiulu Kaiwiki Water furnish them./it? gratis, itml for nothimj : Paukaa Water Hereafter, Untile Sam. your best, cheapest and Onomea* Water • • < Steam. most satisfactory course will bo, to instruct your I to sick Water 1800; inn 40U I 100000. your at send and disabled For 1867. Consul Honolulu 1600 Kaupakuea* ) Steam. the hosHospital. Employ to the Queen's Bailors 176! 2600 4300 850 700 Steam. Kohala Trusteet going out in 1867.—J. M. Smith, P. C. pital of this country for your sick sailors, as you Wniutiinu... J Anim'l IOO! 600 50, 12000 20 or France. We are no H. A! P. Carter, E. O. Hall, 0. M. Robertson, England of Jones. Steam. j do the hospitals 16 360 A. F. Judd. longer an uncivilized and barbarous people, desti- Kona, Hart's. 1Arnm'1 1600 76 60,! 20000 tute of churches, courts, hospitals, prisons, and' the Auliaukea§...|l ! j Truttett going out in 1868.—8. C. Damon. E. other elements of a civilized antl christian ComTotal 112242', 10006! 112116 MM 3172 4*117 gust, 1860 : tier .... " • I j ! 120olI i , • > j : lOOOOo' loooooj .... • « m . You must know (tor you read the New ■t. for eraporation wl lly or *t Steam York Observer. Journal of Commerce, Tribvnc. Heren. Purchase cane or manufa *j Not In operation. ald and Boston J.Veorcfer.) that it great change has passed over the civil, social and religious aspect of I Use 6000 barrels of molaaffairs in this part of the world, during the last few meeting on Sunday, work during \cars. We go to elections, educate Before an affliction is digested a consolathe week, pay out- taxes, go to our children, and otherwise conduct ourselves as tion ever comes too soon ; snd after it is becomes a civilized people. We have lately estab- digested, it comes too late. But there is a aclished a General Hospital in Honolulu. An in mark between these two as fine almost as a count of laying tbe corner stone you may read our newspapers, printed in English. Vie call it tne hair, for a comforter to take aim at. munity. Corwin. C. R. Bishop, J. W. Austin, C. H. Lewers, Daniel Smith. Trustees going out in 1889.—F. A Schaefer, Daniel Poster, F. Banning, Jos. 0. Carter, a N. Castle, W. L. Green. Offieertfor 1867.—8. N. Castle, President; J. W. Austin, Vice President; J. M.Bmitb, Secretary; C. R. Bishop, Trtaturir. Executive Committee—B. C. Damon, E. 0. Hall. J. 0. Carter. �THE FRIEND, FEBRUARY, 1867. 12 THE FRIEND. KKititt tin The Friend i. iubl. Now the Oldest Paper in I, No. 1,of the Friend, appeared the 18th of January, 1843. The following summary statement of newspapers at the Islands, and on the coast, we copy from the Advertiser. It is interesting to notice the rapid increase of newspapers during the last few years. A great change has taken place within about twenty years, or since the first newspaper, in 1846, was issued in California. We believe the Alta may justly claim to be the legitimate •successor of the Californian, edited by the Rev. Walter Colton, at Monterey, in 1846, nnd published by Colton nnd Semple. The first number of the Californian contained the Proclamation of the President of the United States declaring war against Mexico. A summary of California news, we published from the Californian, on the 15th of September, 1846 ! During the Mexican war, the inhabitants of Honolulu, were twelve months without receiving news or letters from Boston! TO r.vcirir NKwsr.U'Kii I'kksw.—Although hardthe Pacific.—Volume United States Hospital.—For the honor of the United States Government, we do sincerely hope the old hospital system is to be forever broken up. We lenrn from the Gazettethat A. D. Cartwright, Esq., the late Pun veyor, has resigned his position, and the United States Consul hns applied to the Trustees of the Queen's Hospital and Sailors' Home for their lowest terms. Replies have already been returned, and now we hope that private individual?, or United States Government officials, will be forever debarred from amassing fortunes out of the proceeds of the Hospital. The only proper method, and one free from all chance of peculation, is to send sick United States sailors to tho Queen's Hospital, and those in health (hut under the care of the Consulate,) to the Home. This has been our settled opinion for years. In this way the Government will not be defrauded, or the sailor ill-treated. We are confident that the policy of the United States Government is to do well for the sailor, and thereby promote the prosperity of the commerce of the country. We pledge our word that we shall watch the progress of these negotiations with a jealous eye, and if Jack does not get his honest and just rights at the hands of the United States Consul, the world ly twenty years have elapsed since the first paper shall know it. was issued in California, the number now publishWe copy below, from the Hawaiian Gaed in the l'ucilic coast, is very large.as will appear zette, the notice of an important decision, of by the following : there are doilies. tri12 1 the Supreme Court. Lest our readers may In San Francisco— weekly, anil 11 weeklies. Tart of the latter are imagine, that such cases are common, we printed in French. Spanish and Italian. would remark, that, of late years, they are In the remainder of that State—l 2dailies. 1 trivery uncommon. During comparatively weekly and 73 weeklies. American 1866, whaling masters shipped In Oregon—3 dailies and 19 weeklies. (i weeklies. seamen, Hawaiian and during 1865, dailies and 402 Nevada—4 In In Washington Territory—B weeklies. 350; a total of 752 during two making In Idaho—l daily, 1 triweekly and 3 weeklies. years. Out of that number only eight are In I'tah—2 dailies, 1 semi and 2 weeklies. In Colorado—1 dally and 1 weekly. missing, with the exception of 3S Hawaiian In Montana—l triweekly and 1 weekly. seamen, taken to San Francisco, belonging In British Columbia—3 dailies and 6 weeklies. In Pacini' I'm ts ot Mexico—li weeklies. to vessels captured by the Shenandoah, in F.tiglish and Hawaiian 2 In Sandwich Islands—2 the Arctic Ocean. Capt. Smith, clerk of weeklies, and two monthlies—in all (i papers. the Harbor Master, before whom Hawaiian Tbe total comprises 211 papers. The Times says are shipped, speaks in the very seamen Francisco that ''the advertisements paid for iv San terms of American shipmasters who highest exceed $400,000 per annum. Thp weekly circulahave during the last season returned their tion of all the city papers exceeds 225.000 copies." seamen, and cnncelled their bonds. — The circulation of the three English papers printed in Honolulu, (Advertiser, Gazette and friend,) is about 2200 copies, and that of the three Hawaiian papers. (Kunkon. -It/ Ok-oa and i4lmnVi.) TWMl—in all in.11(10 copies, among a population of >,ooo foreigners and UO.OOO Hawaiians. Summary of Intelligence From Australia. We have been favored with the following summary, by a passenger per the Nimrod. Australia, especially the colonies of New South Wales and Queensland, are at present suffering a period ol depression. The causes of this are various, Such as several seasons of drought, the monetary crisis in London, overtrading, the failure of leading business houses, and the undue extent to which immigration from the old country was assisted. Numbers are now leaving the different colonies for California. A new education bill has passed the lower house in New South Wales, founded on the American system, which, with slight modifications, is likely to become law. It meets with popular approval, .though opposed by the clergy of the churches of England and Rome, who cling to the present plan of grant for denominational schools. All churches are dependent for support on the voluntary " principle, though an effort "was made during the present session of Parliament, to return to the endowment schemes of former days. The various branches of Presbyterians have formed a Union, and are making greater efforts lo evangelize the interior. Of the Congregational churches, (in number about 18.) two-thirds are in Sydney and suburbs, and next to nothing is done in the Home Mission work. In Victoria and South Australia, much more has been done ; the number of their churches is larger and distributed more through the country. There are also about a dozen churches in Tasmania, and as many in New Zealand. The Congregattonalists have three Theological Seminaries in Australasia—one at Sydney, another at Melbourne, and a third at Hobart-town. These have half-a-dozen students each, educating as Ministers or .Missionaries. It is intended to train the London Society's Missionaries for the South Seas in the Colonies, rather than to send them out from England. There are agents for the Society residing in Melbourn and Sydney. Missionaries visit these places to recuperate, and several superanuated Missionaries reside there. The John Williams; a beautiful vessel, costing some £10,000. recently visited the d.fferent Colonies, and proceeded with five Missionaries and their wives to the Islands, but running on to a reef was obliged to put back to Sydney for repairs. The various religious bodies, except the * Congregationalists, have their denominational organs in Melbourne or Sydney. The temperance movement makes little progress in these Colonies. Perhaps a half of the Presbyterian. Methodist, Baptist and Congregationalist Ministers in Sydney are abstainers ; " but the drinking usages "oftotal "shouting" and " noblerizing " are the fruitful cause of crime, vice, disease and poverty. It is almost impossible to find any but "a drunken doctor" at the diggings, and it is sad to meet with multitudes of iMPoitT.vxT Decision.—The full Court Tuesday rendered an important decision upon two soils brought by Got. Dominis against captains of whaleships and their sureties. Tbe first was against Capt. Kaynor, of tbe whaleship Reindeer, for the non-return <f six seamen, who had been shipped at this port upon a return voyage to New lied ford. Of these six. one had died, three had entered tbe I'nited states Navy, one bad entered the United We would acknowledge, From the States Army, and MM had gone ou board Mother whaleship. but was not shown to have returned. Hon. Charles Sumner, a copy of his address, The penally was not claimed in the case of the entitled The One-man-power versus Con- party who had died, but tbe Court held the bondsmen responsible for the non-return ot the others, gress." From Prof. Tyler, of Amherst Col- although it was contended, and not denied, that of the Genlege, a copy of"The Minutes they had done all in their power to compel tbe reof the men. Tbe case of Capt. Uliveu was eral Conference of Massachusetts," held in turn somewhat different. He shipped five men, and well-educated and respectably connected September, at Northampton. From Prof. C. failed to account for three. Ot the remaining two, was left sick at Talcahnano. persons everywhere who are mere wrecks one died and one Haven, at New a of Catalogue S. Lyman, Gov. Dominis claimed nothing for these two, but because degraded and destroyed by drink." Vale College for 1866-7. From Z. Mon- Capt, Bliven was held responsible for the other Nothing is done for tbe Aboriginals," three. Judgment accordingly for $.100 against though the subject of a Mission to them tague,, Esq., of Amherst, a copy of the Cata- Raynor aud surety, und $300 against Bliven und came before the Presbyterian assembly at its logue of Amherst College for 1866-7. met/. .r " " " �I H b I XI X N They are a very degraded race and fast dying out. The number in Tasmania is reduced to five or six. An old Minister in New South Wales remarked, that what they most needed and had never enjoyed, was a revival, such as they had in America. And when we remember what America was a century ago, what might not Australia be a century hence! recent session. 1). FEBRUARY, Senator Wilson on Temperance. 13 1867. Religious Interest in Honolulu.—In our At a Temperance Convention held in last issue we published the Programme of the Boston on the 3d of October last, among the " Week of Prayer," as recommended by the speakers, the Honorable Senator Wilson Evangelical Alliance of London. The promade some highly encouraging remarks. gramme was adopted by the Hawaiian ProThe following report of his remarks we copy testants generally upon the islands. Union daily meetings were held by the Fort Street from the New Bedford Standard : and Bethel Churches. These were continWilson, after much urging, " ItW Henry to the and the following week, and subsethrough represented ued proceeded platform, Good Tidings from an Old Man-of- the condition of the temperance cause in the union weekly prayer-meetings. two quently by war's-man.—More than twenty years ago, national capital. He had pleasure in saying most manifest good results have attended The an English sailor, belonging to H. B. M. S. that, in regard to the great and holy questhese The members of the meetings. Carysfort, Lord George Paulet, Commander, tion of temperance, the people in Washing- churches have been awakened, and some they visited the islands. This man united with ton and in Congress were better than been no hitherto living careless lives, have been had ever been before. There had well known to the Bethel Church, and was House of Representatives since his connec- seriously impressed. Some, it is to be hoped, many in Honolulu. After the man had tion with Congress which could compare for have listened to the " gracious call " of the almost passed from our knowledge, it is a moment in that respect with the present. Savior. The following original hymn, empleasant to receive a letter, from which we There was hardly a drunken member, nearly all being temperate, and many pledged total bodying the appeal which has been often extract as follows : abstinence men. In the Senate the same made to the sinner, has been kindly furOct. 3, 18G6. Lymincton, Hants, week received I your par- improvement had taken place. Mr. Wilson nished for our columns, by the Rev. E. CorLast * * stated that during his travels in the west, in win, Pastor of Fort Street Church : cel, by Capt. Hanhatn. Yacht Themis. * * which he traversed 3000 miles and addressed has been and quiet saw you, My life, since 1 large meetings, he saw but one drunken The Gracious Call. 1 was maaried in February, six peaceable. man. It had been his fortune to have seen 1816, and in May, 1846, retired on a pension millions of people assembled, andffiere had O sinner, why so long delay? from the Nayy —thus, after 28 years actively a marked and manifest improvement in been stay? employed at sea, I have the privilege of liv- regard to drunkenness, of which there was Why from tliy blessed Savior now. are All tilings ready comfort and to shore, willing in ing on far less than there was three years ago. In This is the I/ord's accepted time, unite in the public worship of God on the regard to the difficulty of refusing to drink Hie day of grace confess thjr crime Sabbath, and week-days also, when held. I friends, Mr. Wilson said he had never read the papers daily, and I always look for with And to his sceptre bow. with trouble. In 1845, when he visited the Sandwich Island news. I wish there met with petitions from 60,000 citiWhy wilt thou thus his Spirit grievo ? were no other parties there but the American Washington of Massachusetts zens protesting against the Why wilt thou not at once believe? field, and Missionaries, who were first in the made a Say wherefore dost thou doubt ? who devoted so much time to make the annexation of Texas, Mr. Adams On that occasion Mr. dinner his honor. in what and undefiled pure Come, woary one, to him for rest natives understand of O come to Josus and be blest— religion was. 1 long and pray for the happy Adams asked him to join him in a glass to say no, but said time when there will be no schism, but one wine. He felt embarrassed wjne." lie will not cast thco out. never drink That had faith, one Lord, one Baptism. 1 have de- to Mr. A., " I rived much benefit from the works of the settled the question as far as> he was conCome gladly now to Him who died, Rev. J. Cummings, of the Scottish National cerned, and he had had no difficulty, since, Come to the Savior crucified ; Church. How cheering to think ourredemp- though he had sat at a table with members Ho waits with outstretched hands. of the cabinet and ministers of State, he J. Bellows." tion draweth nigh. The nail-prints in those hands I see— had never observed a look or word of disresSo much comes from strict tectotalism pect in consequence. In Congress they inThey plead with God—they plond with theo and sincere piety. We hope our sailor-read- tended to have the Capitol and public buildTo join bis chosen band. ers will follow this example. ings of the country free from the prqifcee of Obey thy Master's gracious call, intoxicating drinks. Although they could Low at his feet for mercy faH— The Lamb Story.—Dea. Chase of Holy- not prevent it if a Senator filled up his house He waits to welcome thee. oke, Mass., is the author of the '• Lamb or a committe room with it, yet they would story," which though often told, will bear to strive to preserve the cabinet, the executive " O sinner, ere it bo too lata, be told again in the Deacon's own words ; chair, and both houses of Congress from the " Flee thou to Mercy's open gate— When I was a boy I was put into Sunday use of intoxicating liquors. Cheers were Christ wuita to welcome thee. school as soon as 1 was two and a half yeara given for the speaker ut the close of his old, by my father who—God bless him—is remarks, and a resolution adopted that his Rev. John Fraser.—Among the passennow 7iinety years old and still in the Sunday address be printed in tract from, and generwork. The of my class was, ally circulated." gers per the Nimrod, from Australia, bound school motto 'twill try;' and it has been my motto for to San Francisco, were the Rev. John more than fifty years. One week-day when Editor's Table.—Two new books, on the Fraser and wife. Mr. F., is a congregationI was about nine years old, my father sent Missions in the South Seas, have been laid who has been preaching in me into the fields to gather in the sheep. upon our table during the past month, which al Minister, Wales, and Otago, New S. N. brook came to a which could Sydney, they not They we have not the time or space to notice at cross. When 1 tried to drive them over, Zealand. He is a native of Scotland, but they would run in every direction. I failed the present time, but they will hereafter was educated in Canada, and.has been setrepeatedly, but my motto being 'I will try,' I come und«r review. One of these works is tled for •everal years over a Congregational tried once again. Catching one of the little entitled, " Mission Life in the Islands of church in Vermont. Mrs. F. is a native of lambs in my arms, I plunged into the brook the Pacific, being the life and labors of the that State, and has a sister, the wife of an and crossed to the other side. Tlie mother of Rev. Buzacott" at Rarotonga; and the American Missionary at Pulney, in India. A. the lamb followed me, and soon the whole other entitled The King and People of 11l health compels them to return to America. is flock had crossed the brook safely. Don't try to drive people into the church ; it can't Fiji," by the Rev. Joseph Waterhouse, for They will locate in California, if they find be done. Take the children—the lambs in fourteen years a Missionary in Fiji. This favorable; if not, they will your arms, carry them across the brook and Missionary is the brother of our fellow towns- the climate return to the Eastern Suites. man, John Thomas Waterhouse, Esq. soon the parents will follow. * " « : — '" " �THE FRIEND, MARCH, 1867. 14 Twelfth Annual Report —o f— The Honolulu Sailors' Home Society. Since our last Annual Meeting the management of the Home has been left to the Executive Committee, and those who conducted the boarding department. The Chairman of the Executive Committee would submit tbe following brief report: At our last Annual Meeting the Treasurer reported a deficiency of $23 59, but as the Trustees retired from the meeting, one of them, Capt. D. Smith, left a donation of $20, which, together with another donation of $25, by Melchers & Co. (unintentionally omitted in the report), enabled the Society to start upon the labors of a new year free from debt. The present state of our finances will be reported by our Treasurer. I am happy to report that the necessary funds have been forthcoming to pay the salary of the keeper of the Reading Room and meet the ordinary incidental expenses. The past year is the first thai an efficient and judicious keeper of the Reading Room and Depository has ever been employed throughout the whole year. The labors of Mr. Dunscombe have been of essential service in rendering the Home a desirable place of resort for boarders and other seamen who have visited the Home for the purpose of writing letters and obtaining useful reading matter when they were about to sail. It is sincerely to be hoped that Mr. Dunscombe, or some other person equally well qualified, will continue to be employed by the Society. Mr. and Mrs. Miller were the managers of the Home one year ago, but soon after our Annual Meeting, their health failing, they sold out their interest to Mrs. Crabb p.nd son. who immediately took possession. As under former managers, so now—under the management of Mrs. Crabb and her son —the Home has been kept open for boarding and lodging seamen, or any transient boarders or travelers. So far as is known, Mrs. Crabb and her son have fully carried out the design of the friends and patrons of this establishment. As it has been with former managers, so they have found that there were many trials and difficulties attending the proper management of the Home. The losses by boarders, who have left without settling their bills, has operated to discourage and dampen their zeal, still they have persevered, and are still inclined to do all in their power to render this house a real blessing to the seafaring and resident community. In glancing over the years which have elapsed since the Home was opened for boarders, too much praise cannot be bestowed upon Mrs. Thrum, Mrs. Oat, Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Crabb. Those four ladies have done more to render the Home a success than all other friends of the establishment. They have lived here, toiled here, and often been compelled to put up with instances of ingratitude which I should be ashamed to record. Yet these good women have surmounted the peculiar and perplexing difficulties of their station, and accomplished much good. For one i regret that the funds at our disposal will not .justify us in making them some handsome testimonial. We ought, I think, to do this—raise a few hundred dollars to refit »nd repaint the inside of the Home. Some little aid of this kind would very much encourage the managers. This is not, neitherhas it ever been, a moneymaking concern, and at times barely has it been sustained. The losses by bad debts have always amounted to nearly ten per cent, on the whole amount of receipts. Even under the very best management lossess occur, hence it will appear that the managers are the most generous contributors for the support of the Home, yet on no account would I see the Home broken up. Its usefulness is great. Speaking in mercantile style, for the amount invested it is the best paying institution in Honolulu. Hoping that it may still prosper, I submit the foreS. C. Damon, going report. Chairman of Executive Committee. Chas. R. Bishop, Treasurer. In Account I nirt-ul with Ihe Honolulu NuiloiV Home. Society. Receipts antl disbursements from Dec. 21, '65, to Dec. 2", '66. 1836. Dr. Dec 21— To tial.cash on hand, as per account rendered, $ 16 IS 26—To received Iroln Dau'l Smith, by llev. S. C. Iniiiinii 20 00 26—Toreceived from Melchers & Co 26 00 MM, Jan.23—Toreceived from Bolles a: Co., for storage in cellar 2 00 Feb. 2~-To received from Admiral I'earson, ths "flic, rs U. 9. Lancaster (per snd seamen of 8. 8. C. D.) 96 60 April 2—To received from •• Friends," $20, $10, $16 and $16 respectively, (per S. CO.) 60 00 July 2—Toreceived fm J. T. Waterhouse (per SCD.) ao 00 2—Toreceived fiom K. C. McCandles*, 16 00 2—Toreceived from Rev. 8. C. Damon 30 00 Dec. 27—Toreceived by hand ofRev. 8. C. Damon, us follows: From I.. H. Gulick, for office rent fur the 100 00 year 1866 From Holies & Co., for storage in cellar Ill 68 From J. T. Waterhouse, toward* Du;iscomb's 40 00 salary From K. C. McCandless, towards Dunscomb's salary SO 00 From 9. C. Damon, towards Dunscomns saPy, 30 00 27—Balance due tt\e Treasurer carried to new ac. 13 06 "' — $510 27 Cm 1866. Dec 26—By paid Rev. S. C. Damon, bal. due on P, M. $ 38 72 1866. Walston's bill April 2—By paid Rev. 8. C. Damon's account, $36 65 2— By paid 11. M. Whitney's three bills, (per 8. C Damon) 10 75 2—By paid Kd. Dunsconib (per S. C. D.) 90 00 137 30 Jaly 2—By paid Ed. Dunacomb for service.', (J. April, May and Jane (per 8. 91 00 Damon) 6 00 paid for kerosene (per 8. C. II.) 2—Hy paid for postage, &c, 2 75 98 7& Dec. 27—By paid Ed. Dunsconib for services, 6 mos., to Dec. 31,1866 219 60 27—By paid for expenses lighting Kead16 00 Moom, arc 236 50 f " . .. *510_27 $13 96 Dec. 27—By Balance brought down C. K. Bishoi', Treasurer. AFriendly Letter from the South Seas. ) Mangaia, South Pacific, Friend, left here by whaling captains. Its pages have made the names of many of our American brethren very familiar to us, and has led us often to plead at the throne of grace for a continuance of the marked prosperity enjoyed by them in their Master's work. Especially do I feel interested in the labors of our American friends in Melanesia, seeing that our own way seems to be completely hedged up at present, both in Eastern and Western Polynesia. The only chance of our doing anything at the present time seems to be to advance towards the line, and there to shake hands with you in all love and Christian fellowship. You are probably aware that our teachers have been expelled from the Loyalty Islands by the French. But if the Lord of lhe harvest should deign to give us a little employment in the islets south of the line, but north of Samoa, we shall be deeply thankful. For it is only as Christian churches work for their Master that they can be said to live at all. Doubtless these little islands (Ellice's group, dec.) have been too long neglected. God grant that this work may progress in these seas, despite all hindrances, until every South Sea Islander shall know and love the Saviour's name. Although late, permit me to congratulate you and all the friends of liberty on the glorious conclusion of the fearful struggle the North was engaged in. You have now indeed a history to write. I felt as much afflicted by the news of the cowardly assassination of that noble man, President Lincoln, as though he had been our own sovereign. America may well be proud ol the martyred champion of freedom. I cannot help thanking God that the great question of slavery has been virtually settled on the vast American continent. In this sentiment I am sure that all my brethren in these seas would cordially unite. You may have heard of the hurricane that completely desolated Rarotonga and Mangaia on March 27th ult. Two churches were laid low, and two hundred and sixtyeight native reed houses were blown down. Trees and truits of all kinds were demolished. A great scarcity of food prevails over the island nt the present time. But for the taro the people must have perished. Through God's mercy that was spared. A schooner, the Lraine, of Tahiti, unhappily went down off this village with ten souls on board. Three white men (two out the three were Americaus, but I could not learn their names) were amongst the lost. The captain was on shore weather-bound; could not possibly get over the reef. We knew nothing of the sad event until the day following, when two natives floated ashore alive on the cook's galley. Alas, for the poor fellows hurried at a moment's notice into eternity. This island now seems restored to its former state—the churches are restored; the native dwellings are for the most part set up again—but it will be long ere the hurricane of March. 1866, will be forgotten by us or the people. In March 1846, our previous hurricane occurred, just twenty years inter- Hervev Islands, Sept. 29, 1566. { Dear Brother \—A few weeks ai;o I received, via Tahiti, a kind note from you, dated August, 1865; also, a volume of Macaulay, with quite a number of Friends, ice., for which accept my best thanks. I am much obliged to you, my dear sir, for procuring me the volume of Macaulay, which I forthwith read through with melancholy pleasure as the last production of a great mind. The lines in the Friend, relative to the visits of the Peruvian slavers to vening between these unwelcome visitations. February, 1865, the five smaller islands of our shores, display no little talent and right feeling—(see Friend for March, 1865.) In the group were fearfully laid waste by a hur1852 I first saw and read old volumes of the ricane. Mangaia and Rarotonga then esMy �15 THE KR I KNI>, MARCH, 1867. Our turn has now come, whilst caped. those other five islands have escaped. How mercifully this has been ordered by our Father. With kindest Christian regards, I remain, my dear brother, yours very truly, William Wyatt Gill. Rev. S. C. Damon, Honolulu. Heavenly PLACES OF WORSHIP. SEAMEN'S BETHEL— Key. 8. C. Damon Chaplain—Kill*. at 11 A. M. street, near the Sailors' Home. Preaching Seats I'ree. Sabbath School after the morning service. Prayer meeting on Wednesday evenings at 7. o clock. N. B. Bal.l»ath School or Bible Claas for Seamen at v, o'clock Sabbath morning. FORT STREET CHURCH—Corner of Fort and Beretanla streets—ltev. K. Oorsiin Pastor. Preaching on Sunday, at 11 A. M. and "J P. M. Sabbath School at 10 A. M. I! STONE CHURCH—King street, above the Palace—Rev. 11. Parker Pastor. Services in Hawaiian every Sunday at «I A. M.ainl :i I>. M. CATHOLIC CHURCH—Fort street, near Beretanla—uiiiler by Key, the charge of lU. Rev. Bishop Maigret, assisted Pierre ravens. Servicesevery Sunday at 10 A.M. and 1 P.M. SMITH'S CHURCH—Beretania street, near Nuuanu streetRev. Lowell Smith Pastor. Services in Hawaiian every Sunday at 10 A. M. and 2J P. at RRFORMKD CATHOLIC CHURCH—Corner of Kukul and Nuuanu streets, under charge of Kt. Rev. Bishop Stalcy, assisted \>j Bey. Messrs. Ibbotsou, Uallagher and Elklngton. English service every Sunday at 11 A. M. and ~i\ P.M. Cs N. 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Snow, Esq., Honolulu u Dininmd A Hon, Thos. Spencer, Esq Hilo H. Dickinson, Ksq...Lahaioa Mcßuer 4; Merrill. San Francisco 0. W. Brook*a; Co...San I. O. T. Lawton, Esq., •' Field A Rice, New York Tobin, Bros, k Co., Wilcox, Richards k Co lloii .lulu. 881-1. At the (.allery on Fort Stifft. Anttiof/er Attorn.y anil Counsellor at Law, JOHN THOS. WATERHOUSE, lm|>urler and Dealer in Genera!Merchandise. Honolulu, 11. I. PHOTOGRAPHS ! Sale* Room ots t*,ueru Street, one door Kaahumanu street. 520 <:. APVERTISEIttENTg. Chas. Wolcott Bboobb Esq. ADVERTISEMENTS. _ ADVERTISEMENTS. HAVING Fort Strrrt, Odd CASTLE * COOKE, AGENTS FOR Wheeler & Wilson's SEWING MACHINES! T'KIS MACHINE HAS ALL THE LATEST impiovements, and, maddition to former premiums, was awarded the highest prise above all European and American Sewing Machines at the World's Exhibition in PARIS in IMI, and at the Exhibition In London In 1862. The evidence of the superiority of thisMachine is found in th* record of its sales. In IRfll Tlie (Innit k Baker Company, Boston, Tlie Florence Company, Massachusetts The Parker Company, Connecticut, J. M. Singer l( Co.,New York, Finkle k Lyon, " Cliaa. W Howland, Delaware, Cincinnati, 0., Greenwood Co., k M. N. S. C. Perkins, Norwalk, <>~ Wilson 11. Smith, Connecticut, old 18,660, whilst the Wheeler k Wilion Company, of Brldf* ort, madeand sold 19,726 dnring the same period. 11 tl CT Please Call anil Exossslnc. — " READING ROOM, LIBRARY AND DEPOSITORY. ANI> OTHERS, WISHING to obtain books from the SailorV Home Library, to the Bethel Sexton, who will have will charge of the Depository and Reading Room until SEAMEN please apply farther notice. Per order Bound Volumes of tbe "Friend" IUK SALE AT P.ser. L r THE OFFICE OF THE FRIEND: (THE . PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY SAMUEL C. DAMON. A MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO TEMPERANCE, BEAMEN, MARINE AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE, TERMS: One copy, per annum, Two copies, Fite oopiw, " . ... . #2.00 8.00 •"■OO �16 THE FRIKMI, FER R II \R V Missionary Life-Boats. BINHGYAM,.SENIOR. , 18 6 7. ready rice is being imported to relieve their distress. Remember me kindly, please, to Mr. Doyen, and again thanking you for your letter, Written for tlio occa.*ijn, nnd chiefly sung at I remain sincerely yours, the einbt'ikntijn of tlie Author's children on E. Al. Van Reed. bourU tlie Morning Star, Boston, Nov. 12, 18C6. Vcg~ Manjero, refered to in the foregoing Tunk— Missionary Chant. letter, is the translator of "Bowditch's Navship " did Christ desire. " ATolittle stores, igator " in the Japanese language, see bear salvation's choicest To souls involved in ruin dire, Friend for June, 1860. For a notice of Around tiennes'ret's throng-prest shores. Kisaboro, see Friend for March, 1866. His herald-hosts he speeds afar— Let numerous ships upon them wait, Census of Honolulu and Suburbs.— And ev'n the children's Morning Star According to returns, as published in the Leap forth to aid liii work so grout. Go, angel-wiuged, blest Morning Star, Sweep fearless o'er the mighty deep ; .Safe every plank, and sail, and spar,— And all on board, may Jesus keep. Should dangers throng and surges roar, Then trust your Pilot, skilled and true, Timely to bring his friends ashore, As on that Lake whore tempests blew. " The winds and waves his voice obey— It heathen rage, ho calms the flood ; Faith's prayer he hours and clears tbe way, Lost tribes to reach and bring to God. Then to tho breeze your canvas spread ; Ten thousand prayers each sail shall fill; Give famished men God's living bread, And help them learn his glorious will. Send out your gospel life-boats sure, Where fearful billows roll amain ; There, for the lost, prompt aid secure, And throngs of shipwrecked souls regain. Dwellers in far offisles shall hail Tho rising of their Herald-star ; For their Redeemer will not fail, His chosen sheep to bring from far. When all his flock cross Jordan's flood. Some precious souls, resplendent there. From those dark shores, shall bless our (iod, For Life-Boats like the Morning Star. " A Letter from a Passenger of the Wrecked Bark "Libelle." Kanagawa, Oct. 12, 1866. Dear Mr. Damon:—Thankful am I for your welcome letter from Honolulu, and to know that our fate was a matter of more than passing interest. God help the shipwrecked T*o one, save those who have been in such peril, knows what trials and dangers beset the lives of those who go down My ' to the sea. The particulars of the wreck of the Libelle will have reached you ere this, and I will but revert to the occasion to say that it has added a period of twenty years to our lives. The kindness, generosity and humanity displayed by the Governor of Guam is beyond all praise. Francisco Moscosa y Lara, his name will indeed long live in our memory, and his attention to the Hawaiian subjects who were of our party will no doubt receive the attention of His Majesty. The letter for Manjero was given to his wife, but as he is in the war you may not hear from him for some time. Kisaboro is in Canton, the guest of the Governor. His visit to foreign countries has proved a blessing to his country already. The price of rice having become so high, owing to the war, that poor people find it hard to live, Kisaboro has been in correspondence with the Government, nnd al- Government Gazette, it appears that on the 7th of December, 1866, there were in Honolulu, and surrounding country including, say, south side of the mountains and seven miles east and west, 13,521 Hawaiians and 1,851 Foreigners. From the table, as published, it appears there has been a decrease of Hawaiians, since 1860, of 789, and an increase of Foreigners of 212. Total of foreign and native population, 15,372. Now, for the religious welfare of this number of people, there are as follows: Two large Protestant native Churches, One large Catholic native Church, Fort Street Church, Bethel Union Church, and the Reformed Catholic Church. All of these churches are supplied with settled Pastors and preachers. In all, probably not less than fifteen, or upon an average of one minister (including Protestant and Catholic) to every 1000 souls. Since writing the " Open Despatch," we would remark, that the seaman referred to in Dr. Hillebrand's note, has died and been buried. His Hospital and funeral expenses have been paid by the Ladies' MARINE JOURNAL PORT OF HONOLULU, S. I. ARRIVALS. Jan. I—Am bark Vernon, Comstock, 00 days from Puget Hound. I—l'aw'u1—I'aw'u bark Bernice, Johnstone, 31 days from San Francisco. 3— Am bark Jano A. Falkinburg, Rumwell, 36 days from Astoria, Oregon. 4—Russian chip Kamskatka, from Sitka. 7—Am wh bark Aurora, Aveline, 31 days from San Francisco. 8— 11. H. M.'s steam ship of war Mntine, 17 Runs, Com. SwMit'iirti, 'I'l iluys from Tahiti. 9—Brig Alert, Abbot '26 days fnm s»n Francisco. 10—Am bark Ltliu* Allen, Snow, '24 days from San Francisco. li)—Am bark Camden, Mitchell, from Puget Sound. 11—11 B M's S Clio, ~0 days fm Victoria, Vancouver's R 17—Am wh Hhip Florida, Williams, 20 days from Sau Francisco. 19—Am bark D. 0. Murray, Bennett, 16 days from Saa Francisco. 19—Kng bark Teaser. Uib;".ori, lOnduyi from Liverpool. 20—Schr Kitty Cartwright, Knglisb, U days from Fan- nine's Island. 21—Mir Sau Diego, from Howlnnd's Island. 26—Brit, bk Atrevida, Bissett. Juilay*. fm San Francisco. 27—Brit, ship Nimrod, Lilley, 57 days fm Sydney. 2*>— lint, ship Kenilworth, Brown, 166 days fm New York. DEPARTURES. Dec. 31—Am wh bark Peru, Smith, to cruise. 31—Old'g wh brig Cuutet, Weeks, ta cruise. all —Am wh ship Mt. WalUsion, Willis, for New Bedford. 31—Haw wh bark Ilae Ha*aii. Heppingstune, to cruise. 31—Am clipper ship Golden Fleece, Nelson, for Hong* kong. 31—Am wh ship Minerva, Penniman. to cruise. Jan'y I—Am wh ship James Maury, Cunningham, to cruise. 2—Am wh ship Canton Packet, Prase r, to cruise. fi—Norwegian brig Formica, Thoreen, for San Francisco. 7—Am bark A A. Mdridge, Abbott, for San Francitcu. 10—Hawaiian dark Lono. Howard, for Victoria. 10—Bus-nanbarkKauiHchHtka, frLondonand Cronstadt. 1-—Haw. schr Milton Badger, Miller, for i-'an Francisco. 12—Am bark Vernon. Comnt/»ck. for Puget Sound. 13—II. B. M. ship o( war Mutine, *Mvmbu ti,for Victoria. 17—H B M ship Clio, Tumour, for Tahiifr 19—Br. brig Abbott, for (.nam and Manila. 22—Am schr Hesperian, Wood, lor San Prune! wo. 23—Haw'n hark Bernic«, Johnstone, for San Francisco. 27 —Brit, bark Atrevida, Biscuit, for Hongkong. , PASSENGERS. Fob Hongbobg—per Goldi-ti Fleece. Dec. 31—Jow Hoy. From San yiaWMOU f*l Bernice, Jan. I—A liniroii, Longhead, .Mrs Kalumii, Stoddard, J W Hiihn. Ds.id Carter, air Stranger's Friend Society. anil Mrs Eckard, A N Trips, Uastnn, .N Smith, Hermann, Klrkwoml, I, Mitchell, 4 Hawaiians—ly. Naval._List of Officers of H. B. M's Steamer EMM Astokia, Oaaaoj— piT Jane A. Falkeuburg—Mis. Thns V HiinniHinil,lluis Mount iin—,l.' Mutine, arrived Bth January, and wiled again, on Cnldwill. Fur San Fbancisco— |ier Formica, Ja :. 4—F Helms, wife tlie l.'tth. for Victoria. Y. I." anil 2 children, A llHrmen, David Carter, W II Hluir. host Sam Fbabcbwo—prr Ethan Alim, Jan. 10 Mrs Parry, Commander—William Swinhurn. Lieutenants— Uicliuril B. Nicholetts, Pearson C. Johnstone, Mis* Armstrong, J T Wainhouse anil wile, .Mrs Hitchcock snd Mrs Colderl'Hiik, R Feursttne, S llaraoii, W WYist, E L child, R. C. Tuwnsliend. Pond, N Weed, ji., Mr Ban*. Stbkiuiik—ll Goodwin, Wm It IVArcey. Oiri.in, CtHak**. S WmmSmsm, Mr tUvnhigß, Mr Trabunk. h Martin, M. D. •Vurj/f Fun Sax fttaaxmo P*t Milton Redgrr. .Inn. I*t« —Mr Paymaster— Alfrnt T. I>. Nettleton. Mrs .1 J Ajers and child. .Mr ami Mrs Mcl'ully. ami Mr and vhief Engineer—Ueorirc Kent. Mrs McF Patten, Mr and Mrs Shaw and child, Miss Caldwell, Assistant Surgeon —William Grant, M. T). lluldwiu, P F Poiiiaikai—l3. (acting.) II Assistant Paymaster —Charles F. Roberta, Fob San Fram isco—per Hesperian. Jan. 22—Mr Col.c, J b/sbbbisbub Wllllßß Miirrack, Airreil I'igotl, Charles W. Mcllarrity, J B Holden, Dr Markoffsey, W A Martin, Mr Gelst, Dickinson. Eilwaril 11. Artlen. C Cmsino—7. Master's Assistant —Henri- Rackler. From San Fbancisco—per D C Murray Jan. 19—Mrand Mrs Clerk—Kreiieiit-k B. .1. Math la.. Marinette, Mr ami Mrs L M Curtisa, Rev C Q Williamson, C Engineer—Kdward Lilley. 11 J Turner, Cohen, Ueo X Carter, 8 Scott aud wife, J Keeney, Assistant Engineer—Willism .1. Pettlt. J S Webster, R Brown, W Kosie, M Henley. From Liverpool—per Tenser, Jan 21—Margaret Kew, IlanList nf Officers of 11. B. M's Steamer flio,arrived nuli Hutchison, 8 Ashcroft—.l. Fun San Fbancisco—per Bernice, J»o. 23—W Arthur, P 11th .January, and sailed on the 17th for Douglass. W Young and child, Misa D Arthur. R Longhead—8. f aptnin—N. EB. Tumour. Lieutenants-Chu. J. Carpy.John Kliot, C. S. \V. Willie' MARRIED. Wm. K. Clutierhuck. Master—Ralph A. Ramsay. Paymaster—Henry Gilpin. Pactkk— Cornx—Dec. 20th. 186*5, by Father Hermann, Chaplain—ltev. John J. Kvery, B. A. Pacyee v> Maria Coffin, both of Honolulu. Surgeon—John Hart, B. A. ( HAMBEHLiiM— Lightbody—ln Btoc.kbrl.lge, Wisconsin, Oct. Assistant Surgeon—George Y. Walah, M. I». 25, Rev. James P. Chamberlain, formerly of Honolulu, to Mill Suh Lieutenants—Chas. W. Herbert. P. K. Smythie.. Helen Catheriue, daughter of Deacon Lightbody of the former Assistant Paymaster—John B. Bradley. place. Al«<l**l>meit—Alfred J. White, Wm. C. S. Hathorn, Oeorge Taw Kbat—pAmu.—January 20, by the Ret\ 8. C. Damon, H. Eden, It, nrv Y. Harris. Tan Keat waa married to Pauhu. Master's Assistant —Thomas B. Moody. A Go—Hahakahi.—January 21, by the Rev. s. C.Damon, Clerks—George M. Jackson, Benjamin H. Chcmlno. A Go waa married to Hanaltahi. —John Downes. Engineer Chief Engineer— Robert Hetfierington. DIED. Assistant Engineers -William Gentle, John Hall, John T. Ooomn*. Jahb.tt—ln this city, on the 9th inst., after a ahort illness, Ist Lieutenant R. M. A.—Joan L. Needham. Kdward M., youngeit son uf William and Hannah Jarrett, aged nine months. Ram—At Kona. in the Islandof Hawaii, aged 32 years, J. Information Wanted, Raid, formerly of Go van, near Glasgow. Respecting James Wright, belonging to WhltlnßTllle. Mats., Jones—AtLahalna, Dec. 31st, 1860, Emma Elizabeth, eldest where he has friends now residing, desirous of obtaining Infor- daughter of William Ap Jones, Esq., aged twenty years and mation. Any information will be gladlyreceived by the Editor, ten months. Lose—ln Honolulu, January 18th, Mr. William Long. Ht or Mr. Hose* 8. Wright, Whltinsviil*. Msss. belonging to Pawtucket, R. has been an officer on board whaleshipt sailing out of this port. RaapactlDf John FerauU, by the or Siltbiba.—At the Queen's Hospital, Manuel Silrelra, a PorEditor, gladly r*orlv«a b* Any information I. will tuguese soman lately dtsehsrged from an American whaleship. Mrs. Mary P. PUd, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Tahiti: � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1867) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1867.02.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1867.02.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/47dbd9d88383b44481e1cf7bea11f400.pdf 5586bf0eebae72507702d193d3461ba6 PDF Text Text 1 FRIEND. THE $tto JmtMtaUS, #c. HONOLULU, JANUARY 1, 1867. J.} knew him. He has never forgotten these Islands since, though his many deeds of bePack. 1 nevolence have been done without ostentaKndoirment or Oahu College Remarkable Coincidences 1 tion, and are known to but few. The WilTbi American's Ooodlj Heritage—A Thanksgiving i 2 3 4 liams family of Norwich and New London ) Discourse ' ' 4 have also been munificent benefactors to the Week of Prayer 5 College, and the names of A. Kingman, of A New Yearand Another Volume 5 Nathan Durfec, of William E. Dodge and ft Hrewer h Co K-litor's Table 5 John Field deserve honorable mention. Reminiscences of the Mercantile House of C. Rrcwer & Co. ...6 By the liberality of these gentlemen, i-nd X Intelligence from Micronesia has now reached such a 8 others, the College Murine Intelligence, &c point that it may be said to have taken firm root in the country, and to be out of danger. Identified as it is with the nation, it will grow with the growth of this community, 18G7. 1, JANUARY and strengthen with its strength. While I am not in favor of any forced or hot-house EndCollge. Oowoamehtuf development, I believe that with the gradual elevation of the standard of education among Alexander, of President From the Address the people, and with the growth of the we copy the following statement respecting foreign community, the institution will yet the endowment of this institution. We hope become all that was ever anticipated by those our merchants, planters and others will care- who procured its charter from the Governfully examine the claims of Oahu College, ment. as requiring a generous endowment to fully Death ok Captain Snow.—Most sincerely render it efficient and worthy of being styled do we, with the community generally, lament the Hawaiian University : the death of our greatly esteemed fellowHere it is proper that I should state the resident, Captain B. F. Snow. From Mr. main facts in regard to the endowment. D. P. True, an old shipmate of Capt. Snow, The funds invested on these Islands amount we learn that they sailed from Boston in to about $12,000. Ot this amount over July 1826, and arrived in Honolulu on the $4,000 have been given by individuals, and 20th day of December ot that year ; hence, the remainder has been derived from the Capt. Snow was buried on the 40th annisale of lands given to the College by the versary of his landing in Honolulu. They Hawaiian Government. In consideration of came out in the brig Active, Capt. W. this grant, the Government has the right to Cotton. nominate two of the fifteen Trustees, subject, The fact hasalso been noticed by many that for the first twenty years, to the ratification Snow should have died on the sixtieth Capt. of the American Board. The amount of his birth. Our readers will the United States of America is anniversary invested in about $14,500, besides which $4,500 more also notice the fact that he was formerly are secured by notes and subscriptions, connected with the House of C. Brewer & making the total amount secured in the Co., referred to in another portion of our United States about $19,000. Of this about present issue. $5,000 were granted by the American Board. We would acknowledge having reThe principal donor to the College, and one ceived a copy of the "Monthly Journal," whose name posterity will " delight to in Boston, containing the Report Hunnewell, of published honor," is James Esq., Boston, who has already given $3,000 to of W. S. Brigham, Esq., respecting his visit the College, and subscribed $3,000 more, to to the Unitarian Mission to India. be paid in annual installments. He was the We would acknowledge, from the first officer on the brig " Thaddeus," which Honorable Senator Sumner, a copy of his to these brought out the first missionaries Islands, and afterwards resided here as a Speech in .the Senate, July 17, 1866, on merchant, honored and esteemed by all who •'Art in the National Capitol." {(DtoSmts, M.2i ThAemHriGcaon'sdly eritage. CONTENTS For Janimry, 18G7. .. THE FHI END. ' A Ih 11 nli -ait in:; !>,-< oui -<, preached in Fori Sired < 'iinirli, Honolulu, November 2!)lh. lMili, bj Rev. S. C. Damon, PUBLISHED BY REQUEST. "The lino* lire fallen unto me in pleasantplaces; yea, I have ■ goodly heritage."—l'sai.m xvi: 6. Among the oracular and prophetic sayings of Napoleon, while a prisoner on St. Helena, I have met with the following remarkable utterance : " Ere the close of the nineteenth century America will be convulsed by one of the greatest revolutions the world ever witnessed. Should it succeed, her powerand prestige are lost; but should the government maintain her supremacy, she will be on a firmer basis than ever. The theory of a republican form of government will be established, and she can defy the combined powers of the world." This language was uttered fifty years ago, by one whose prescience in regard to the political affairs of Europe has often been verified; but that he should have been able to have divined the future of America with such accuracy is very remarkable. We are now assembled in obedience to the invitation of the Chief Magistrate of America, after she has experienced and" successfully passed through what may be styled in Napoleonic language, one of the greatest revolutions the world ever witnessed." In view of the successful termination of that mighty convulsion and civil commotion, most surely Americans at home and abroad are most solemnly bound to observe an annual day of public and national Thanksgiving so long as the Republic shall last, and the flag of the Union be seen among the nations of the earth. The appointment of this day for rendering thanks to God, indicates that, as a nation, the Americans have, through their Chief Magistrate, wiped off the reproach that God's Providence was not recognized in our national councils. A most beautiful and simple method has been adopted for acknowledging our dependence. On our national coins, hereafter the motto will be found, In God we trust." Although 1 stand not to-day upon American soil, yet with the feelings of a loyal and patriotic citizen of the Republic, I would speak in the name of every true American, and say, in the language of David, are fallen unto me in pleasant " The lines places ; yea, 1 have a goodly heritage." I have selected as a theme of discourse on " " �iii 2 this occasion, The American's itage WORTHY OF AN ANNUAL goodly i; her- THANKSGIVING. A heritage implies ancestors. The American may look back to those of whom he may be justly proud. " The glory of children," snith the wise man, "are their fathers." The fathers ofthe North American Republic were men who made the most ample provision that a goodly heritage should be the portion of the American citizen through all coining time. Even before the foundations of our national independence were laid by the actors in the scenes of the Revolution of '76, their nncestors contributed their share so to shape coming events, that a noble inheritance should descend to their children and their children's children. The planting of the American Colonies by the chosen men of England in the seventeenth century, is one of the marked providences in American annals. Our poet Longfellow quaintly expresses this idea : "God liuil silteil three kingdoms fo find wheat for this planting, Then had sifted the wheat, as the living seed of a nation ; So say the chroniclers old. and such the faith of the people.'' The goodly heritage of Americans in the nineteenth century, is the natural ripening harvest of the seed sown in the seventeenth. The Republic of America, or the American Union, is the natural growth of certain fixed principles ofcivil a"hd religious liberty. When writers, politicians or statesmen take any other view of the nation, they are doomed to learn, sooner or laler, that they have made a glaring mistake or great blunder. Hence the falsity of the views and opinions expressed by so many European writers and statesmen during the late rebellion. They did not understand the genius and character of the government of America. The recent correspondence between Earl Russell and the historian Mr. Bancroft, sets forth this point in the clearest lighi. It has been proved true, beyond all questioning, that something stronger than a " rope of sand " bound the Union together. When the hour of peril and the Ship of State seemed ready— plunging through seas ofanarchy and trouble, revolution and civil war—to dash upon the rock of disunion, then there was a glorious uprising of the people, and they rallied to the defense of the government. The people's army took the field, and their sailors manned the fleet, firmly resolved that the contest should not cease until, in the language of one of the poets of the war, it might be said, came, " The good ship Union's voyage is o'er. At anchor sale she swings, And loud and clear with Open on cheer. Her joyous welcome rings Oneflag, one land, one heart, mm /uiiwi, One nation, evermore.'' : !:ly do I acknowledge myself among ber of those who deem it eminently g and proper for American citizens, and abroad, to observe an annual rjving to Almighty God for having that glorious Union of thirty-six nd nine Territories to be preserved, that not only the welfare of Ameriintimately associated and connected preservation of that Union, but milDther lands hare much occasion to lat " the theory of a republican form nment " has been established, and i r 11; \i> . i\ \ i \ \\\ that now, in the language words, of the exile of St. is§ the prophetic Helena, America or "can defy the combined powers of the world." I do not quote these words of Napoleon in the way of vain boasting, but as expressive of the tact that our country's libcrtiesare now established upon a firm basis. As Americans, we have a siable and firm government, for which it is becoming to be truly thankful. Strength of the (.<mnunnit Scvcrel} To-led. Never was any human government sub- mitted to severer tests than have been brought to bear upon it during the late civil war. At times the strain had been well nigh overpowering, but it had withstood the pressure. I will now allude to but one crisis of imminent peril. Just at that moment when ■• (irim-visaged war hud smoothed his wrinkled Iron!." %, The African's Mtutgiiire upon the l.ondlv Heritage. The crowning act of President Lincoln-; administration was his Emancipation Proclamation, and for that grateful acknowledgments should be rendered on each recurring annual Thanksgiving so long as the Republic of America shall continue an independent nation. It was, to be sure, a goodly heritage which the early colonists and the fathers of the Republic had bequeathed to the present generation, but that heritage was encumbered by a heavy mortgage. It was not a mortgage held by the Rothschilds or any rich banker, but it was a mortgage held by the poor and enslaved African for unpaid wages. It was not a claim which could be paid off with greenbacks, or,the gold of California. It was a claim which the noble statesmen of the Revolution and the fathen of the Republic had acknowledged. The African held in his hand the mortgage with their endorsement. As a private citizen, George Washington acknowledged and paid his portion of the just claim, by his will emancipating his own slaves ; but he did not do this as President of the United States. Thomas Jefferson, too, acknowledged the claim when he declared, " I tremble for my country when I reflect that there is a just God." The copatriots of Washington and Jefferson acknowledged the claim as just, but still they did not take the necessary steps for liquidating the same. As years rolled away this claim increased in magnitude. The interest was more than annually compounded. The time was approaching when foreclosure must take place. The spirit of the age, humanity and Christianity, urjjed a settlement. There was, of course, a powerful resistance, and hence arose the " irrepressible conflict." There was one, and only one, right method of paying the debt or liquidating the claim, but this was refused on the part of the debtors. As God's armed host, demanding payment, one million of soldiers marched to the tune of " John Brown." A continent resounded with their heavy tramp—" Tramp, tramp, tramp." The solemn indictment against the nation is thus acknowledged in President Lincoln's second inaugunil: If God wills that the war continue until all the wealth piled by the bondman's two hundred and fifty years of unrequited toil shall be sunk, and until every drop of blood drawn by the lash shall be paid by another drawn by the sword, as was said three thousand years ago, so still it must be said, ' The judgments of the Lord arc true and righteous altogether.' " The Priceless Jewel lironghl forth to P»y the Debt. Shall the debt be paid ? The President, as the Chief Magistrate of the Republic, had in possession, or in the nation's casket, one priceless jewel which would liquidate the claim. Shall that jewel be brought forth ? Do you ask the name of that jewel ? I answer, " Liberty "—liberty to all held in slavery. President Lincoln brought forth this jewel, and publicly paid the national debt to the African race when he signed the " Emancipation Proclamation." The loyal people of the North finally approved of President Lincoln's method of paying the debt, although it and the triumphant army under Grant had conquered the relx-l army under Lee, and Sherman's veterans were approaching from the South, then, when therebels were laying down their arms from the Potomac to the Rio Grande, ah, then it was that one test more must be brought to bear upon our Republic. The key-stone of the arch must be displaced. Our beloved President must fall by the hand of an assassin. Surely now, if ever, the enemies of the Republic will triumph. The arch must fall, for the key-stone is gone! But no ; —the most keen sighted cannot perceive that the arch even trembles. Almost visibly the hand ol Divine Providence is seen stretched out to steady the noble structure. The whole civilized world looks on with wonder and amazement at the stability and strength of a republican form of government. Although the shock was as sudden, and the blow as unexpected as a thunderbolt in a clear sky, or the midnight earthquake that lately shook our dwellings, yet the vast machinery of government moves forward without the least friction or the least apparent perturbation. An event which, in most countries and under any other form of government, would have produced anarchy and revolution, did not produce even the least perceptible decline in the value of public securities, the most sensitive and delicate spring in the machinery of human governments. As we look back to that most atrocious deed in the annals of the Republic, we find abundant occasion for gratitude and thanksgiving to the Almighty Ruler among the nations of the earth. How wonderfully that event has been overruled for good ! The blood of the martyred President has done more to heal the wounds of the Republic than he could possibly have done had his life been spared and his influence in the councils of the nation been increased a thousand fold. Abraham Lincoln,after his second election, had become the idol of the loyal people of the great Republic. As it has been aptly said, " The instinct of the people was right. Widows and mothers blessed him. Three millions of people hailed him as their emancipator. The nation trusted him wholly. They rested on him as with a filial feeling, and when he died the continent from the Atlantic to the Pacific was draped in such a mourning as the sun had never looked down upon. Henceforth his character will blend required defeats and reverses, and the long with that of Washington in its moulding in- and severe discipline of four years of war, to fluence on the times to come.''—President educate them up to the point of fully sustaining the measure. Even now it is only the Hopkins. " �lIhIN l» , J 1 \ Ills I , I<S I will- Honorable I'olin of the Government loM*i<t» the S»ldiiT> of the licpuhlic ing to allow the African his just rights. Before passing to other aspects of our counThere is hope,, however, when we consider what mighty strides chivalrous South Caro- try's affairs and condition, calculated to inminds, with thankful and grateful lina has made. The legislature of that State spire our emotions on this anniversary, it aflords me the freedmcn an act to has passed securing refer to to the honorable policy of our joy to contracts, right to make and enforce "suetheand be sued, to give evidence, to inherit, country towards the thousands and tens of and disabled soldiers. purchase, lease, sell real and personal prop- thousands of wounded erty, to make bills, enjoy full and equal ben- Already Congress has appropriated $15,000,efit of personal security, personal liberty, and --000 to be annually expended in the payof pensions. This is exclusive of what private property, and of all legal remedies, ment the same as whites. It further provides for individual State legislatures are disposed to the infliction of the same punishment for the do for those who Bare survived the carnage benevosame offenses upon whites and blacks alike, of the battle-field. Perhaps private and repeals all laws inconsistent herewith, lence is contributing an equal amount. After the government stiall have done all excepting the law declaring marriages bein its power for the loyal soldiers, there will tween wliites and blacks illegal and void." One step more, and South Carolina will be left, for a long time, a broad margin for stand squarely upon the platform of Equal the exercise of private charity. Many Union their way to our shores. Rights. She must admit the negro to the soldiers are findingAmericans, we shall be as loyal 1 hope, be ballot-box, and then she will thoroughly always ready to render assistance, if required. reconstructed. It may require time to arrange all the de- Only a few days since the Ladies' Stranger's tails in fully clearing oil'the mortgage which Friend Society, of Honolulu, assisted a sick the African held upon our goodly heritage, private soldier who belonged to Company X, Volunteers; while reyet it will eventually be"done. A loyal Con- 45th Pennsylvania the funeral over the reofficiated at I nobly for its African clicently contending is gress soldier, once to so God mains of a private belonging sure as a of ent, but ere "long, just Jersey Volunteers. justice sits upon the throne of the universe, Company A, 6th Newtaken no active part in Let us, who have strict and impartial justice will be meted out to the African race in America. The faith that mighty struggle, in which so many fell, oi the nation is pledged that it shall be done, sec to it that we ever are found ready to beand for this, we tire under the most impera- friend the noble-hearted, patriotic and courtive obligation to be truly thankful on this ageous soldiers who braved death, but finally were spared. Almost daily am 1 meeting day of national Thanksgiving. these men. If they need our aid, let us be PrePeople Lnjal ami Snrrlliees the to «r Kfl'orfs to grant it, especially if soldierly pride ready (.omlly Heritage. the term prevent them from asking it. My heart beat On an occasion like this, and as an incenand patriotic emotion, as 1 tive to grateful emotions, it is our privilege with quickened saw one enter the door of the church just to recall the glorious efforts of the loyal peowho had nine months in the trenches spent Union, and of the North to the ple preserve is made to W. before Petersburg. [Reference prevent any portion of it from being set off of the Goodale, late Master Esq., Quarter to pay the mortgage, or from permanently and army, United States connected formerly rebel flag. With being brought under the an artillery company from Massachuwhat noble prodigality did the loyal people with setts.] out War ! their blood anil treasure The pojir Monument- for the Dead. Department at Washington computes the The reproach of ingratitude. 1 do not think, number of deaths in the Union armies, since be laid to the charge of the Republic in will 1125,000, the commencement of the war, at while 200,000 died belonging to the South- its treatment of the Union soldiers who have ern Slates. At the battle of Gettysburg, survived, while towards those who have per523,000 Union soldiers were killed, wounded ished in the war, the nation is moving forand taken prisoners. General Grant's losses, ward in the right direction. Monuments from the time his army crossed the" Rapidan and beautifully laid out cemeteries will adorn until the surrender of Lee, are computed at every battle-field of any magnitude, from 90,000. We cannot but mourn over the loss Gettysburg to Lawrence city. It was at the dedication of the Gettysburg of so many noble, brave and patriotic soldiers. Neither can we but lament the thousands of Cemetery that President Lincoln uttered a millions wasti'd in the prosecution of the few eloquent sayings, which have lieen so war. Yet the nation could not be made to much admired, and which a European writer bring forth that "priceless jewel," until a pronounced worthy of a Grecian orator :— cosily sacrifice of life and treasure had been " The brave men, living and dead, who strugmade. With what superhuman patience and gled here, have consecrated it far above our forbearance did the African hold on to his power to add or detract. The world will litwhat we say claim ! He did not resort to an Haytien tle note, nor long remember what they did method ol foreclosure. There is more of here, but it can never forget us be here It is rather for to here. genuine and simple piety among the former * * slaves of America than is generally supposed. dedicated to the great task remaining before How earnestly they prayed that the year of us, that from these honored dead we take injubilee would come, but still they wen' will- creased devotion to that cause, for which ing to abide God's time. Was there not a they here gave the last full measure of deProvidence in this ? The conduct of the votion ; that we here highly resolve that the dead shall not have died in vain; that the African, during the war, shall, under God, have a new birth of nation Hboilld leach ns. freedom ; and that the government! of the There'll ■ IHvihlty thai shape* ooi ends. people, by the people and fur the people, bhall Rough hew them how we will." high-toned and noble-minded who arc • ■■ ' .. 3 lls perish from the earth." Though dead, those falling on so many battle-fields, yet speak in the ears of the living,inspiring them with increased zeal, loyalty and patriotism. The numerous battle-fields scattered over the rebel States are silent witnessesto the value which the soldiers of the Union attached to the cause of civil liberty. It is most gratifying to know that the general government is doing so much to guard, beautify and adorn these sacred spots. They will render our goodly heritage more and more valuable and sacred. not Prnsperlt) of the t.oodh Heritage. Turning from the scenes of war, it is most becoming, on an occasion like this, to glance an observing eye over the broad States and Territories of the Republic, and behold the untold evidences of abounding wealth, unexampled prosperity, vigorous enterprise, and generous benevolence. The land teems with plenty. Overflowing granaries, on the prairies of the West, are supplying freights to European bound ships. Manufactories of all Kinds are multiplying in every part of the country. Skilled artisans from other lands are hurrying forward to contribute their knowledge of handicraft to make America one of tiie first manufacturing nations upon earth. Electric telegraph, steamboat and railroad companies are pushing forward their enterprises in every part of the widely exthat the peotended country. It is ple are struggling to accumulate and invest material wealth. Educational interests are not lost sight of. Congress has established a Bureau of Education,and the several States are vicing with each other to bring home the blessintrs of common school instruction to every child and youth, irrespective of class or color. All the higher literary institutions of the land have been advanced and richly endowed during and since the close of the war. Funds, amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars, have bee*; placed at the disposal of the trustees of Harvard, Vale, Amherst, and many other of the colleges of New England and the Northern States. The cause of education at the South has taken a start in the right direction. No longer are lour millions of American citizens to be de- nied the privilege of learning to read. Even among the masters of the slaves a desire, in some place*, has been awakened to instruct the freedmen. 1 notice, for example, that the citizens of Oxford, Miss., recently held a public meeting, at which spirited resolutions were passed, setting forth the importance of educating the colored population, for thus they reason : The right of suffrage Will, in all probability, be given to this people at some future day ; ignorant voters are the curse of our country ; if we do not teach them, some one else will,and whoever thus benefits them will win an influence over them which will control their votes." This is sound doctrine, and I am rejoiced to learn that such leaven is permeating the Southern mind. May God hasten the day when education shall uni- " versally prevail! It is also highly gratifying that the interests of true religion are voluntarily supported by the American. The goodly heritage which our fathers have bequeathed to us, will not be suffered to relapse into heathenism, because all State religion is abolished, and all secU; and denominations, are put upon a coin- �4 THE VR 11 ND, JANUARY, 1867. Not only are the Christian peo- ation of the Hawaiian Kingdom and the rise in your long succession, to fill the places which we now fill, and to taste the blessings ple of America inclined to support the insti- maintenance of the Hawaiian dynasty, as we of existence where we are passing, and soon the home, but most libcan for of the American Gospel of the at preservation tutions shall Union and the of the bare passed our own human duration. contributing to extend abroad maintenance governerally are they We bid you welcome to this pleasant land of to remote lands the blessings of salvation. ment at Washington. our fathers. We greet your accession to The number of Union-loving Americans Even during the war, all the great national the great inheritance which we have enjoyed. merchants, and missionaplanters missionary and Bible societies were carried including you to the blessings of good forward. The Americans feel that they have ries— scattered over these Islands, will ex- We welcomeand religious liberty. We wela mission to perform among the nations of ceed those of any other nationality. The government to the of the come immeasurable blessings of text is as applicable to us you the earth, and one branch of that mission is language to extend among the unOvangelized nations located upon Hawaiian shores, as to our coun- rational existence, the immortal hope of the truths and blessings of the Christian re- trymen dwelling in America : " The lines Christianity, and the light of everlasting have fallen unto us in pleasant places ; yea, truth." ligion. The present generation of noble, brave, we have a goodly heritage." Much do we The American at Home on Hawaiian Soil. and our fellow-residents find for which we patriotic and loyal Americans has fully done 1 have been speaking as if I was standing should be truly thankful. Our civil, social its part to transmit this goodly heritage to upon American soil, and among American and religious privileges arc exceedingly favor- those who shall comeafter us. Although we citizens dwelling upon the American conti- able. With a climate unexampled, a soil are not congregated this morning upon Amernent. Although I have been a resident of suited to the productions of the tropical and ican soil, yet the strong pulsations of our this Kingdom for well nigh a quarter of a temperate zones, a central position in the Pa- hearts are in harmony with the millions of century, yet I sometimes find it difficult to cific, and the protection of a government ourcountrymen inhabiting those broad States divest myself of the idea that 1 am not dwell- guaranteeing " life, liberty and the pursuit and Territories stretching from the Rock of ing under the American flag. There is so of happiness," it is becoming in us, as Amer- Plymouth to the Golden Gate, and from the much on every side to remind one of Amer- icans, having cast our lot among this people, great lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. Oh ! is ica, that the deception is pardonable. When to do all in our power for their social eleva- not that a goodly heritage ? Does the sun I visit the harbor, nineteen out of twenty of tion, material welfare, and moral improve- in its circuit look down upon a fairer, richer theflags are recognized as American. There ment. and more desirable portion of our globe ? is no holiday of the whole year more generNot only do foreign residents find fhese We all love our country, and none the less ally observed by foreigners and natives, than Islands a delightful place of abode, but where because we may have permanently or tempothe 4th of July. The tone of society is de- can American ship-masters and seamen go rarily left her shores. cidedly American, so much so, that not long and enjoy themselves more to their minds ? "Cod Moss our native kind ! since a newly arrived visitor declared in my I know of no foreign land or island where I'irm may she ever stand. Through itortn and night; hearing, that " Honolulu really appeared to they are more welcome, or where they can When the wild tempests rave, him like Boston," and I have often heard feel themselves more at home. Well may Unlet- ol winds and wave, the remark that " Honolulu was only a piece these Islands be styled the half-way house of Do thou our country save of New England, cut offand brought hither," the Pacific. Long has the mariner found liy thy great might. while the remark to our credit has been these Islands a convenient stopping place. For her our prayer shall rise made, that there was more of Puritanism in Especially is this true of the American. The To God, above llie skies ; " in Boston itself." What day Islands are hereafter to become more and Honolulu than On him we wait. * are we now observing ? An American na- more a place of resort. Through all coming Thou who ail ever nigh, Guarding with watchful eye, tional Thanksgiving is merely an enlarge- time the resident and visitor will exclaim, To fhee aloud we cry. here, ment of the good old New England ThanksThe lines have while sojourning God save the State." " giving, established soon after the Pilgrims fallen unto me in pleasant places." landed on Plymouth Rock. Although there ('ourlu-lon. Week of Prayer.—Agreeable to the is so much that is decidedly American in wander to away our thoughts Honolulu and upon, the Hawaiian Islands, But to-day recommendation of the Evangelical Alliance, vet I am proud to assert that American influ- our American heritage. It is our privilege of London, the Hawaiian Evangelical Assoence hete is wholesome, healthy and con- to hail from a land and country second to ciation, recommends the observance of this servative. The United States Government none on the globe. The course of events is M Week of Prayer/ throughout the Churches first among the nations of the earth acknowl- such, that during the coining century Amerinfluence of the vast and Hawaiian Kingdom, The following potent edged the independence of the Hawaiian ica is to wield a Kingdom. Our government still desires that throughout the world. She is to be a power Programme has been issued : this Kingdom shall remain independent. among the nations. This fact is now patent Sabbath, January 6.—Sermons regarding the presence of Very recently Secretary Seward remarked to to the world. American ideas, American in- the Lord Jesus with his Chun ti I'nivi rs:il. Mondayi January 7-—Thanksgiving, and Kepentance for a visitor from these Islands, " We do not stitutions, American improvements, American wish to hear anything about a Protectorate, commerce, and American missions,are gain- •in. mon level. — or annexation; neither are in accordance with the policy of America, but still the government is not indifferent as to American influence and interests at the Islands." And we may rest assured of one thing more —the United States Government will see well to it that England and France mutually keep that duplicate treaty, the signing of which on the 28th of November, 184H, renders that day, as some think, worthy of being kept as a na- tional holiday. The Hawaiian has found in the true American a friend. It is a most interesting, as well as stubborn fact, that the Hawaiian and American have always dwelt together the liest of friends and neighbors. The American yields to no one on Hawaiian shores the palm of having liecn a more staunch supporter of the kingly authority. On this day of national Thanksgiving, as Americans, we can as cordially give thanks for the prcscrv- ing access among all thenations of the earth. With increasing wealth, influence, territory, and all those elements contributing to the formation of a great arid powerful nation, there is accompanied a momentous responsibility. The United States of North America have come forward to occupy their proud position among the nations at an eventful period in the world's history. The true and loyal American regards the " goodly heritage " which has been bequeathed to him as a patrimony which must not be squandered or wasted, but one to be enriched and improved, to lie handed down unimpaired to the generations which are to follow. " Advance then, ye future generations." We can join in theeloquent peroration of Mr. Webster, when addressing those assembled on the22d of December, 1820, to celebrate the landing of the Pilgrims : " Advance then, ye future generations. We would hail you, as you Tic i day, January B.—Prayer for all Nations ; —for Rulers aint all in authority ,—o>r the hMM if righteousness and peace ; —and f"r the observance of the Sabbath. H'rdnenday, January 9.—Prayer for Foreign Missions among Heathen. T>iur*day< January 10. Prayer for the fufTenra in thelate KmupWD WaV i—for the liberated rktaWM of America j—and for all who are persecuted for Jesus 1s;ike. frulay, January 11. Prayer for all Christian Families, — and fir Srh-mh. — — Sttnrttait, Junuaiy 13.—Prayer for the Church Vnivcrsal ; —fur all Ministers; —imd for the increase of holiness, and steadfastness anil love among all Cliurchcs. Sabbath, Janury \'i- —Sermon* on Unity between different Christian denominations ;—on the increase of brotherly love, and on co-o|«ration in all (Mai works. Religious Notice. —A prayer-meeting will the Bethel nt 11 o'clock, in conheld at be formity with the above programme, and in the evening at IK o'clock, at the Fort Street Session Koom. �5 THK KRIKMI, JANUARY, 1867. THE FRIfiND. JANUARY 1, 1807. Another ANewaYendrVolume. With the New Year, we commence the Twenty-fourth Volume of " The Friend." Under the smiles of a kind Providence and the continued support of our domestic and foreign subscribers and donors, we are enabled to meet all our pecuniary liabilities and start upon the new year hopeful and buoyant. We do not cease to be cheered by the assurance that our monthly sheet is cordially welcomed among seamen and foreigners scattered among the islands of Polynesia. The Friend was first issued on the ISth of January, 1843, so that it is now, by several years the oldest paper published at the islands, of upon the Pacific coast. The first newspaper issued in California appeared in 1846, or a little more than twenty years ago. Our aim for the future, may be learned from our former practice, and still hoping to receive the continued patronage of our subscribers and donors, we send forth our first r.umber on this First Day of January, Anno Domini 1567. We think many of our readers will with interest the "Reminiscences peruse C. of Brewer & C0.," published in another portion of oursheet. Merchants may enter upon their enterprises and money-schemes primarily from selfish purposes, but when they pursue those enterprises upon high and honorable principles, they become public benefactors. For a firm to maintain a good name —meeting all its engagements and conducting all its business honestly,—reflects credit upon its members, and the public is served. Although this firm has changed its name repeatedly, yet the House remains, somewhat upon the principle that the ship is the same ship, although its timbers and musts have all been renewed, or the Yankee's boy's knife was the same, although he had at one time bought a new blade and at another a new handle! In a letter which we recently received from Mr. Hunnewell, the founder ot this J louse, he refers to it as the first independent mercantile concern established in Honolulu. " If it can be made to appear," he writes under date of Oct. 19th, IS6C, " that there win- older or better concerns, or Mercantile Houses, I will give it up. Mr. French was fitted away from Canton, by Messrs. James P. Sturgis & Co., and came out there (Honolulu) in°thc same year, (182(5,) but I did not consider this as an independent concern, until IS3O, when Messrs. Sturgis & Co. withdrew their patronage from Mr. French, and without my knowledge, consent or solicitation (and I may add undesired) patronized me by sending tnc a full cargo by the brig "Active." This did not make me the less independent. There is one fact in this connection, I will mention, as far as 1 know there has never been any failure of any firm in the succession, or of any individual of the several firms in this succession, for forty years, while they continued connected with the House. This I believe to be true, and it is a very gratifying fact to me, and with all my heart I will say Lung may the worthy successors and their successors, continue to be successful and true." The business-transactions of this House, during the long period of its existence must have amounted to several millions of dollars. Its ramifications must have extended to all parts of the world—America, China, Europe, —as well as the Pacific. We are satisfied that success could not thus have attended the concern, through so many years and : changes, unless their business affairs had been conducted upon a sound basis and honorable mercantile principles. It lias not been a House to branch off into wild speculations. We have known several of its Book-keepers, who were A 1" in their " profession—Fayerweather, Baker, Dorninis, Peterson, and others. We recollect once to have entered the Counting Room of C. B. & Co., and heard Mr. Baker, the Book-keeper remark, that he had spent two weeks hunting for two cents, and we learned that he subsequently for days continued his search, but was finally rewarded! We doubt not he was equally rejoiced with Archimedes of old, when making a certain discovery, he ran through the streets exclaiming, "Eureka, Eureka !" "I have found it, I have found it!" Our object in thus referring to this House, has not been merely to speak well of honorable merchants, whose career we have watched with pleasure, but to call the attention of our young merchants and clerks to the fact that success is compatible with honest, honorable and straight forward dealing. " A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches," says Solomon, but if riches come with a good name; then let the favored ones be thankful, and " use this world as not abusing it," but generously distributing to make their fellow men happy. We will merely add, that these paragraphs have been written without any suggestion from any persons connected with the House, or any one else. We have other mercantile houses in Honolulu equally honorable and trustworthy, and when they have existed forty years we shall be glad to notice them in our columns. EDT ITOR'S ABLE. C VTAI.OUIK mir OF TIIK TkaCHKKS AM) Scackii. ami OK I'liKATwonty-livw l'lTII.S Oaiii: Cou.ok—for Ve»rs. ending MM—With un Account of the Quarter Oeniutj) Celebration, hold at l'unuhoii, Juno loth, 18M. Honolulu Printed by Henry .M. Whitney. UK : This is a m8st interesting pamphlet. It appears that the whole number of pupils has 290 been Whole number of male pupils, 173 • 117 Whole number of female pupils, 20 Whole number deceased, does this document contain a Not only but an of and catalogue teachers pupils, Address, by President Alexander, before the Alumni, and an historical Essay by A. F. Judd, Esq. At the late Quarter Century gathering there was read an interesting sketch of bygone school-day scenes, by Miss. M. A. Chamberlain, and we. are glad to learn that it has found a place in this pamphlet, which also contains much other matter, which it is well to gather up and pass over to those coming after us. This is just the pamphlet which will be read with interest one hundred years hence, and we suggest to all graduates and others, to preserve their copies for their great-grand-children. --- ...- New Book on Polynesia.—There has been published in London, a book of 500 pages, with the following title : Tux Yk.ww ix Sooth Central Polymmua :-—lleinjr Reminiscences of a Personal Mission to the Friendly Islands, and their Dependencies. lUj ltev. Thomas West. From this work, it appears there are in the Friendly or Tonga Islands, 169 places for Protestant worship ; 24 European and native preachers ; 214 day-school teachers ; 9,522 church members; attendants upon public worship, about 30,000. About £3,-000, or near $15,000, contributed by the people for religious purposes. Hawaiian-American Lyric Poet.—The Rev. L. Lyons, American Missionary, at Waimea, Hawaii, has long enjoyed the reputation of being one of the very best scholars in the Hawaiian language and literature. Some of the finest Hymns in Hawaiian verse were composed by him. He has become the Dr. Watts" of Hawaii nei. Of late, we notice that he is lurnishing for the Kuokoa, a series of Hawaiian hymns, with translations into English. This is something new in hymnology. The following are some of the titles to these hymns. The Endless Home," Home," " Rest for the Weary," Bright My " Resting Forever." " " [Translatlon.| Kkxtinii Foilkvkk.— Tune: ■' Hexl'uirj al Ilwm.'' would acknowledge having re- Joyfully, joyfully, joyfully on. The Ah upward wo Hour to the far away homo. ceived a pamphlet with this title: The place of repose and of ne'er ending peace, political duties of the educated classes." a The placo where all roaming* that weary shall cea*e, place whore'h no sorrow, nor sinning, nor nijrbt. discourse delivered before the Phi Beta The Where joy's overflowing, and goodness, and light. Kappa Society of Amherst College, July 10, Clu). (Vaxed all our wanderings, () joyful we'll be. Keating forever at home, far away. 1566, by G. S. Hillard. We " �THE FRIEND, JANUARY, 1867. 6 the material for building a schooner, and some merchandise for trade, it was urged by some of the chiefs that knew me on my preUnder different names, this house has ex- vious voyage, thA I should remain instead isted and prospered for more than forty years. of a stranger to trade with them. This was in April, 1820. I consented to remain and It is a matter of public interest in our com- do the trading, while -\ Mr. Spear was to munity to know "the history 8f such a firm. superintend the building of the schooner The founder of the house, James Hunncwell, Puftalaulau. Isold in barter all our goods, no money in circulation. Esq., of Boston, or Clturlestown, Mass., is there being T/uidtkus returned in the autumn of "The who so those and is a of majority still living, 1820, having succcssiully disposed of her have at different periods been Biembers of it. cargo. Under these circumstances, without We shall first furnish our readers with a cat- cargo, we negotiated with the Island governalogue of the names of those who have been ment for the sale of both brig and schooner, connected with this firm as partners I James to be paid for in sandal-wood, 8,000 piculs. Arrangements having been made, Captain Hunnewell, Thomas Hinckley, Henry A. Blanchard left me alone in 1821 to collect Peirce, Charles Brewer, J. F. 13. Marshall, the proceeds of the sale,and ship it to China, Francis Johnson, William Baker, Jr., Ste- the government agreeing to pay for our brig phen H. Williams, Benjamin F. Snow, and schooner before any other debts contractafter our sale. They did not comply with Charles lirewer 2d, Sherman Peck, C. H. ed their part of the agreement, and by the Bartlett. Lunt, H. A. P. Carter, I. autumn of 1522, they had paid but about The following arc the various names which 1,700piculs, and this arrived in China just the firm has assumed: James Hunnewell, in time to lie landed and burned in the great Hunnewell & Peirce, Peirce & Hinckley, fire in Canton in November, 1822. By the of 1823, I had collected hut a small Pierce & Brewer, C. Brewer & Co., S. H. autumn part of the balance due. This was also sent Williams & Co., C. Brewer 2d, C. Brewer ie to China. By the autumn of 1824,1 had reCo. The present members of the firm are S. duced the balance due down to about 800 Peck, H. A. P. Carter, and 1. Bartlett. piculs. I sent what I had to China. It was dragging away We will now go back to the origin of the extremely trying to me to be so little, being my time, and accomplish house. In a communication which Mr. Hun- on wages and commissions, with the usual newell wrote to Mr. Peck some months ago, orders to collect and remit. he mnkes the following statement: "I remained in Honolulu until late in the my sea-faring life in 1809. autumn of 1824, when I made up my mind " I commenced In Octolx;r, ISI6, I embarked in the brig that I would not remain any longer, if the Packet for San Francisco, expecting to touch balance due was never collected, as I had by at the Sandwich Islands lor supplies early in that time commenced my sixth year from ISI7. Touched at Hawaii, Maui and Oahu, home, and in November, 1824, I embarked procured our supplies, and proceeded to the for China, and for home. In China, 1 had coast, and up the Gulf of California to Lo- a good proposal to remain at Lintin in an rctto —thence round and up the coast. After opium ship. My reply was, 'that there was sundry escapes from capture, returned to not money enough in China to induce me to Honolulu, and visited Kamehainelia I. at remain any longer from home.' 1 reached Hawaii, and after various negotiations, our the United States in July, 1825, a passenger brig was sold, and paid lor in sandal-wood, with Captain Augustine Heard in the good which required several trips around Oahu, ship Packet, of Salem. Tims ended my secthe wood being nearly all shipped on ships ond voyage to the Pacific. "I now determined that, if I made anat Honolulu. Our captain, A. Blanchard, Dorr, other China, voyage, it should l»' tocommence a new leaving Mr. my embarked for fellow officer, anil myself, to remain and dis- and independent commission business. To pose of the balance of California cargo, and this end, in the autumn of 1825 I applied to ship the proceeds (sandal-wood) to China. the owners of several vessels then bound out, All trade was in barter, as there was no and, among the rest, to mv old friends,Meeera. money in circulation among the natives. Bryant & Sturgis. Mr. Sturgis offered me This detained us until September, ISIB, a free passage out in tlu> ship Saltan, and when I embarked in the ship Ospray, and their power of attorney to act for them, but Mr. Dorr in <he ship Enterprise, to China, declined to allow me to take any freight— offer, with our sandal-wood. We were the only not a package. 1 thanked him for his time this the but declined to About accept. traders on shore at Honolulu that had any for Foramounted Board of Commissioners cash sales American to sell. our All goods Salem. to $104, and this was from an English cap- eign Missions were building a vessel at They consulted me as to the best and cheaptain and officers. Islsecond voyage to the Pacific Ocean est way to get her out.to the Sandwich " My use of sent for the ands, where she lie was to was in the brig Thaddcus, A. Blanchard, and master, which vessel was bound on a trading the Mission. After maturely weighing provoyage to the north-west coast. This was deliberating on the subject, I decided to the memorable voyage when we carried out pose to the A. B. C. F. M. to take the misthe first missionaries to the Hawaiian Isl- sionary packet out, free from any charge and naviands. This was memorable to me as the whatever on my fpart for sailing first vessel in which 1 was interested (though gating the vessel—provided the Board would small,) in vessel and cargo, and was to go on pay and feed the crew, and allow me to carry to the north-west roast in the brig as first out in the schooner to the amount (in bulk) officer; but on baaing our passengers, and of some forty to fifty barrels, and I arranged Reminscoe &C.BHMferotcuhwnsileCo. f I huUf York. This latter arrangement failed. The A. B. C. P. M. having failed in their phi us for sending out the packet, very promptly and gladly availed themselves of my proposal. The arrangement was completed. I purchased my goods, and by this time the weeel was launched, and i went to Salem to see to have some sent out to me from New her, and how small she looked ! My heart shrunk within me when I contemplated my undertaking. The delay was bringing it into winter before I should get away, and a wintry puaage through the Straits of Magellan was anything but pleasant and encouraging. Much was also said to me respecting the vessel, that was very trying and discouraging. "Mr arrangements being completed, I left my wife and friends (1 could not take leave of them) and embarked, leaving Boston on the day of January, 182(i. [We omit for want of space, the narrative of the voyage, but may publish it in our next — issue.—Ed.] Immediately after my arrival, I delivered "the to my excellent friend and con- packet up signee, Levi Chamberlain, Esq. 1 found myself quite at home, my own man, and independent of all owners at home—at liberty, as I wished to be, to accept business and consignments from any parties who might think proper to patronize me. I had left my old Thaddeua premises in the charge of Mr. Stephen Reynolds, and was surprised and disappointed to find that he had sold the premises to Major Warren for the nominal sum of less titan $70. They were occupied by Major Warren as a public-house when you arrived there in IS3O. I then purchased the present C. Brewer premises from John Cowon for the sum of $250, to which I added some hind by exchange' in l&'JO. "As soon*as I secured this place, I landed my cargo, and commenced retailing it, and demanded of the Island government pay lor the claims which 1 held on them for various parties, and found my most sanguine anticipations respecting business mo/c than realized. In addition to this, Governor Boki, in behalf of the Island government, urged me strongly to take my choice of either of their then line brigs, and make a voyage to China for the government, leaving it lor me to name my own terms, and agreed to purchase or sell the whole of my cargo, collect all the debts for which 1 had claims, in or lor the out ners of the brig Thaddcus, and for Bryant & Sturgis, for the Cleopatra's Barge and others. In a short time 1 had the consignment of the cargo of one of Messrs. Bryant & Sturgis' ships, and continued to receive all the business, and even more than I required. In October, IS2B, Captain Marcus T. Peirce, an old and intimate friend, arrived in the brig Griffin from the north-west coast. He gave up the command of his vessel to Captain M. W. Green, he preferring to return home. Before doing so, he requested me to take charge of his younger brother, 11. A. Peirce, who had been a l>oy and clerk with him. I agreed to take him, and paid him $25 per month and board until September, 1830, when I gave him a share in the profits—not intending to make him a partner, though it was virtually making him one. 1 then left him in charge, and started for home on the 20th of November. 1830, intending to " �return there again in 1832 and resume the •barge but year afteryear passed away, and finally 1 decided to remain at home, and Mr. ; Peirce accepted my offer to loan him funds enough to enable him to carry on the business himself as he had carried it on for me, and take the establishment at an appraised value. This done, Peirce took Mr. Hinckley as a partner ; but Mr. H. was soon compelled to retire on account of his health, and died before he reached home. Mr. Charles Brewer, whose history you well know, next became a partner. Mr. Brewer arrived out (on his third voyage) in November, 1830, as mate of the brig Ivan/toe with Captain Snow, just liefore I left for home. I need not add any more, as the history is familiar to you." IBtt 1. ADVERTISE JgEBTTS. ADVEIITISEIViriMTS. a. r. .lion. < otiiisfllot' at Attorney mid Corner of Fort and Mt-rcliant streets. i.au, 643 ly C. S. BARTOW, Auctioneer, Niilo. Room on (liiriii Slrrrl, one door street. 11. W. SEVERANCK. Kiiiiliuniunu Irani ly FIRE I'ROOF STORK, Pli>~ici»ii mill BarpW) ??12? Offlce corner of Fort and Hotel Streets. N. I.A 1)1), Iniliurtcraiid Dealer in Hardware, Cutlery, Mechanics' Tools, and \^rl«ullural Implements, Fori Mtnli HI ly_ \V. C. L.. RICHARDS &. CO., Skip Chandlers and (oniinissiou Merchants, and Dealers in General Merchandise, Km, constantly on hand a full assortment ofmerchandise, for dune in the .M-st manner, mid on mobt Cnilrm Kiln urn and Iltalrulciilii, ami other Island BOMM| the KINUe KAMKIIAMKHA, &c.,tyc. At the <.nllery ou Fort Strfft. 11. L. OIIAbIS. the I'ortrnit Necativos from Mr. r. S Having Weed, duplicate ooplM MB tM had hy those pern, mi* wiidiing forthcitaine. 5. .O 2m H. L. G. — r * CASTLE COOKE, \ <-ivrs roic SEWINGMACHINES! Officers' table, with lodging, per week,. #6 6 Beamens' do. do. do. do. Shower Hnths on the Premise*. r|Miis M\< ll l\K II 41 aI X TIIK LATBUT Mm. CRABB. 1 taptovonwnta, ami, In addition to former premiums, was Manager. Honolulu, April 1, 1806. awarded the highest pita ftbore ftll KOrOpfftO and American . — " " Obb. W. llmvlaiid, Delaware, McCraken, Merrill & Co,, FORWARDINC AND Commission Merchants, Portland, Oregon. HAVING • 603-ly ALbKX & CONWAY, Kanailiae, Hawaii, Will continue the General Merchandiseand Shipping business at the above port, where they are prepared to furnish the justlycelebrated Kawaihae Potatoes, and such other recruits as are required by whale ships, at the shortestnotice and on the most reasonable terms. Hand. I. BAKTLVrf C. BREWER At CO. Commission and Shipping Merchants, ooolulu, Onhll. H. I. AGENTS Of Ike Boston and Honolulu Packet Line. AGENTS For Ike Mnkec, Wailubnfe lluiinPlanlntlona AGENTS for Ike Pnrekaaeaad Sale of Island I'rotlure. —REFER TO— Mew York. J mis M. rtooD, Esq., ) Co. Chak. Hbiiwkb, noston. Jambhllitsibwkll, Esq. 5 ) J. C. MKBBII.L a Co. San Franclsoo. K. 11. Swais ti Co. [• r>4S ly Ciias. Wmi.oott Ilßooga Esq.) II * ,„,.„„ . BOARDING SCHOOL AT KOLOA. REV. DA NIK I. DOI.K. IMIE Kauai, has accommodations In his or the Editor of & CO., Importer and Dealer in Oeneral Merchandise. Honolulu, 11. I. —REFERENCES— Honolulu Ills Ex. R. C. Wyllle,..llnn. 11. F. Snow, Esq., Thoi. Spencer, Esq llilo binimnd ft Son, 11. Dickinson, Esq... Uhalna Mcßuer*/ Merrill, Ban Francisco C. W. Brooks 4; U0...8an F. U. T. Lawton, Esq., '• New York Field Rice, Tobin, Bros. & Co., Wilcox, Richards H Co , Hon jlulu. " 381-ly U.I. KIMIS OF LIGHT CHINERY, UUNS, LOCKS, *>c. REPAIRS Fort Strrrt, opposite Odd A.CJEIVTH FOIt THE B&WMW« PACKET Uttfi BETWEEN aMtfQL.LIaUinMIKI.ft OFFICE— 511 SiiMMum- Si., rorner Mrrrknal BA.N FRA.NCIBCO. ATTENTION GIVEN TO th« Purchase.Hhipment and Saleof Merchandise i to For. wardingand TraoahipineDt nf (loods i the Chartering and Sal* of Vessels ; the Supplying of Wualeships ; and the Negotiation of Exchange. Exchange on Honolulu in sums to suit. ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. , . KEFKK TO Jah HcmrmraLl. Esq., Boston Honolulu. H*MT A. Pnac* at Co. B*xj. F.Snow, Esq., HrTi.ua, Bixa at Co., '* C. Baiwaa & Co., Biittok at Co.. New York. Bishop k Co., Wm. n. Fooo & Co., Thus. UprNCHK, Esq., Hllo. H. Fooo ft Co., Bhanghae. AI.I.MAXD *> Co., Kanagsws. All«» ft Liwis, W5 ly Portland, Oregon « "" " " J. 0. HKRRILL, W. A. ILDRICn. MA- Hall. Btf JOHN M CRICK IN. ALDRICH, MERRILL & Co., Com mission Merchants —AND— .A. uctione ers, 204 and 206 California Street, phapj oisoo. San Francisco and Honolulu Packets. Commission Merchants. WILKn, ALLCH a; Co " * r. wTandrews, MACHINIST. ALSO, AOENTS OF TUB SHIPPING AND PARTICULAR 611 " Tiik Friksd." JOHN THOS. WATERHOUSE, CIU3. WOLCOTT BROOKS, W. FRANK LADD, RDWARD F. HALL,JR. cms. W. BROOKS AT KOL.OA. family For n Few Boarding Scholar*. :| / Persons wishing to learn the Terms will apply to him Wl-ly Also, ilgoiitw for Or. Jaynes Celebrated Family Medicines, WkMlßr w Wilson's Sewing Machines, The Kohala Sugar Company, The New F.ngland Mutual Life Insurance Company, The New York Pheoix Marine Insurance Company, 631-ly m -f .t- terms. i:kim,\i.\i.kih\ OUR PREsi'iit business fur upwards of seven years, and being located in a fire proof brick building, we are prepared toreceive and dispose of Island staples, such as Sugar,Itice,Syrups, Pulu, C, 11. WKTMORE, M. D. Coffee, Ajc, to advantage. Consignments especially solicited PHYSICIAN &. SURGEON, for the Oregon market, to which personal attention will lie paid, and upon whichcash advances will be mude whenrequired. HILO, HAWAII, S. I. carefully replenished B.—Medicine Uhcßts at the N. San Francisco Rkfkrbncih: I.adper «k Llndenbcrger, .las. Patrick k Co., c-tf hii.o drik; store. Fred. Iken, W. T. Coleman & Co., Stevens, Daker & Co. HAM'L S. CASTLB. J. B. ATIIKUTON. AMOS M. OUOKK. Portland Rkfrkrncbs: MSTI.K &. COOKE. Allen & Lewis. Ladd & Tilton. Leonard & Green. and General Merchants, Importers lIONOLt'LU RKFKBKNCKS: Walker, Co., Allen k Fireproof King opposite Ctiajiel. Savidgc. the Seamen's 8. Store, street, In the supply of VThalßrl and Merchant vessels. 613 ly B. A. P. GABTKB. "*y^^' p Alsu for Kiilr, Fbotagnpbl of tha M. tireenwood A; Co., Cincinnati, 0., N. 8. C. Perkins, Norwalk, 0., Wilson If. Smith, (Connecticut, old 1K.5G0, whilst the Wheeler k Wilson Company, of Bridge 612-ly ort, madeand sold 19,725 durintc tht! name period. jrrPlniNO Cull mid Kvnminr, 11 U Dentist, riHKHMAN eaOK. ', ill- VISITK; LARGER PHOTOOopjblganil KntefglUi CARTKSH-raplis; the Finkle Vt Lyon, Makce'x Muck, comer Queen and Kaahumanu sts. DR. J. MOTT SMITH, on e?~*m& PHOTOGRAPHS ! S-wiiik Machines at the World's Kxhihition in I'A HIS in 1801, and at the Exhibition in I/mdon in 1802. Hie evidence cif the imarkrtt? of Una Machineis found in the <•( a sales. In lStil record Street, liuildin|(. <tnccn In Robinaon'* The (Jrovcr & Hakur Company, IJoaton, &JO-ly Will continuebusiness at the new stand. TheKlorencc Company, Matwacliuaetts The I'arker Company, Connecticut, E. HOFFMANN, M.D. J. M. Wagar <y Co., New York, \iirrioinrr mid Commission Merchant, Ftronrood SAILORS HOME! Wheeler & Wilson's ADVERTISEMENTS. jjij . 7 I HE VII E N l>, J A Nil Alt V Particular attention gi»en to the sal* and purchase ol merchandise, ship*' business, supplying whaleships, negotiating exchange. ftc. ITJ- All freight arrlTlng at Baa Francisco, by or to.the Honolulu Line of Packets, will be forwarded rami or oosmuuima:. XT Exchange on Honolulu bought and sold. JJI —RXKKRKNCK* Honolulu Messrs. C. L. RiCHAaDs ft Co., II lliciriLß 4 On., — " OBiawiaa/Oo Dr."R.W.Wood* Bishop C«j. Hon. B. 11. Allb». D 0. WAT«aMA», Esq., " " * 6Uly THE FRIEND: PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY SAMUEL C. DAMON. A MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO TEMPERANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE, . ... . . TERMS: One copy, per annum, Two copies, " $2.00 8.00 �TII X V \i\ I: N 11. JANUARY, 1867. 8 Intelligence from Micronesia. We regret to learn that three Hawaiian seamen were inhumanly murdered on the Island of Butaritari, one of the Gilbert Islands. They bejonged to the schooner Pfeil. The accounts, as yet received*, do not appear to explain very satisfactorily the origin of the massacre. That is an island which has never been occupied by any American missionaries, and the Hawaiians went there only a few years ago.. They have been removed, and it remains to be decided by the Hawaiian Board of Missions whether the station will again be taken. A brighter prospect opens up in other parts of Micronesia. We have received letters from the Rev. B. G. Snow at Ebon, Marshall Islands, dated on the 30th of June and 23d of July; from the Rev. E. T. Doanc on Ponape, or Ascension, dated October 2d, and from the Rev. Mr. Sturges dated August 15th and October Bth. All these communications breathe a spirit of hope and encouragement. Never has the cause of Christian missions on those islands appeared more hopeful than at the present time. The Rev. Mr. Doane thus writes under date of October 2d: " Our good work has pressed upon us, so that we have had no time to sigh for something to do. At the risk ofrepeating an old story, let me justgive you hurriedly the story of the past. Thirteen years ago the first missionaries, Messrs. Sturges and Gulick, landed on this island. 'What darkness then reigned! Not a single native soul on the island knew aught of God. Not one.knew how to pray to the Great Intercessor ; not one that knew a single letter, or had ever read a word in their own language. But now, behold the change ! Now the native population is gathered into churches, and walking in the ordinances of the Lord. Three thousand, or one-halfthe population, have declared themselves on our side. Most of them are praying people, regarding the Sabbath as the Lord's day. Many of them are able to read the books which have been prepared for them. Of these, we can number the Gospels of Luke and John, the Acts of the Apostles, books of sacred narratives, hymn-books and primers by thousands. Some in our school are learning arithmetic, geography, singing, and Bible chronology. All are making good progress. missionaries see perhaps even a hter picture, certainly one that touches hearts ; it is the readiness with which natives gather about us for instruction asking for books, papers, slates, &c. The been when for neither love nor ey, could I get a single native into my ly, but with my own hands have wrought the wash-tub! The native food, too, sold to us at prices far beyond its worth, tow all is changed. The picture has an- MWe ihas — other shading. As we go about the island proclaiming the glad tidings and preaching the Kingdom of Christ, the natives freely help us. The glorious temperance reform has gone along with this good work. The awa, you know, is a common plant on all, or nearly all the high islands of the Pacific. It is a root, the juice of which semi-intoxicates or stupefies. Three thousand teetotalers from the use of awa, and all other liquors, have come over to our side, or to the Christian party. Had I time, I could give many inter- MARINE JOURNAL. POHNRLTFUI S, . . ARRIVALS. He. esting particulars." The Rev. Mr. Snow writes most encouragingly respecting the work of Missions on Strong's Island, or Kusaie. On the Alarshall Islands, the cause of Missions is gaining the ascendency. It affords us unspeakable delight to learn these facts, for if ever missionaries had worked on through " a night of toil," they have been the American and Hawaiian missionaries in Micronesia. — DEPARTURES. Dec. Incidental Kxpknsbs of thk Bkthf.i., i860.— Sixlon's Services, itepairs,ifC., Receipts and Donations for the llethi'l, Debt 27th December C08T AND UkcKH'TS FOR FriRXD, 1RG0.— Received from Subscribers Hlul Donors, Exjiended for Printing, Paper, Postage, Ac $1?.0 07 110 nil $20 07 $727 00 081 25 $45 74 Most unexpectedly the Publisher of the Friend finds a balance of$45 75. One-half of this amount wo shall puss over to Mrs. Crabb, at the Home," and the other half to the Strangers' Friend Society. Bethel. Friend. Frri-Wii.l Offerings. $5 00 Capt. 0reen,of the lu/ani 5 00 Capt. Haley, of the Emelini 5 00 Capt. Tingstrom, 6 00 5 00 Capt.Fraier, 6 00 6 00 Capt. Pennitnan 6 00 6 00 Capt. Willis 20 00 From C. A. Williams, for Ins 4 whaleships,... " DIED. SNOW.— In Honolulu, December 19th, Capt. Benjamin F. Snow, aged 60 years. He was a native of Boston, Massachusetts, but had resided for many years in Honolulu. His funeral took place on the following day, attended by a very large concourse of theresident and sea-faring community. His honorable and upright character as a shipmaster and merchant, had secured for him the universal esteem and respect of the community, and his loss will be seriously felt, by family friends and his large circle of acquaintance. Pbophct.—At the Y. 8. Hospital December 23d. Mr.Rowland Prophet, late officer on board '• James Maury." He came from the United States ou board "Favorite." lie was a native of lllimle Island. MnLLHS.—At the IJ. S. Hospital, December 21st, David O. Mullen, a native of Ireland, hut long resident in New York. He has a brother John, residing in New York City. Dr. Johnson, is a friend residing in Dover Street, three doors from Franklin Street. Lothbop.—At the IT. S. Hospital, December 13th. Isaac Lothrop, (colored,) third mate of "Daniel Wood." He belonged in New Bedford. Beexan.- At the Y. 8. Hospital, December 9th, Noah Beeman, (colored,)belonging to Southampton, Long Island. Nbib.—At the Queen's Hospital, December 6th, Mr. Henry Neir, a German. He came from San Francisco, last April, passenger per " Smyrniote." Kibbt.—ln Honolulu, Mr. Frits Leroy Klrby, of lowa City lowa. He was a cooper,and had lived at Kualoa Plantation Oahu. A Sister, Mrs. Woodward, resides in Mason, Michigan. Bum..—ln Honolulu, December Bth, Charles Scarls, late officer on board Cornelius Howland." He liolongcd to Lowell, Massachusetts. Gobs-At the U. S. Hospital, Dec. 3d, Sylvester Gore, a native of Easter Islands. TAVAST-At the U. S. Hospitsl, Dec. 3d, John Tavast, a native of Flores. Johhsob—Killed by a whale, tluring the past season, acolored man, an officer on board the whale ship Mamackuiett*. He called himself Ellja Johnson, and was a fugitive slave from the estate of Esquire Kuglt of Pendleton county, Kentucky. Oilman—ln Newton Corner, Mass., Sept. 30th, Lucy Field Oilman, only child of Q. I>. and L. F. Oilman, aged one year. Athbabn—Lost overboard from whale bark Qeorge,Sept. 28.1806, in theArctic, Hermann Athearn. On board whaleship Mt. Wollatton, at Bonin Islands,Paina, a native Hawaiian. He died of palsy. »nd was buried on shore. On the pasage to the Arctic, Punlwaki, a native Hawaiian. On the passage from the Arctic, Edward Butler, a naive of Illinois, U. S. A. " I—Ham. bark Pauline, Thorndike, 28 days from Sao Francisco. I—Old'g brig Perle, TJirers, from sea, leaking. 4-Am wit bark Active, Robinson, in distress. 4—Am wh bark Gov. Troupe, Ashley, from Arctic, with 350 bbls oiland 0000 lbs bone. 6—Russian schr Milton Badger, Miller, 22 days from San Francisco. 7—Russian brig Const*ntine, Denjen, from sea, leaking. 11—Am wh ship .1 is. Allen, i'eirce, 210 bbls oil, 1000 lbs bone. / 13—Am bark A. A. Eldridge, Abbott, 33 days from CoIniii! ii River. 14—Am brig Hesperian, Woods, days from Humboldt. 15—Amwh ship Alt. Wallaston, Willi.-, from Arctic, with 800 bbls oil, 10,000 lbs bone. 18—Am wh ship Rainbow, linker, from Ochotsk, with 350 bbls oil and 2800 lbs bOM. 18—Am wh ship Washington, .taker, from Ochotsk, with 350 bills oil and 2800 lb» bone. 18—Sclir Pllel, Zicgenhirt, 32 days from Micronesia, with mdse to Kd. Hoflschlaeger St Co. 29—Am clipper ship Golden Fleece, Nelson, 24 days from San Francisco, wiLii the mail. I—Am ship Ceylon, Woods, for New Bedford. I—Haw'n bark Arctic, Perkins, for New Bedford. ]—Ham. hark Pauline, Tlionulike, for BoOgkOOg. 11 km bark J. l>. Thompson,Brown, tocrnis** 3—Am wh ship .lireh Perry, Oreen, to cruise. 3—Am wh bark Active, Robinson, to cruise. 3—Am wh bark Otmgnn, Castino, fur cruise. 4— Am wh bark Dan'l Wood* Richntond, cruise. 4—Am wh ship Adeline, Soule, cruise. 4—Russian brig Constantine, Ihnjcn, for Sitka. 4—Am wh bark Nile, Long, cruise. 4—Am wh ship Almiru, Osborne, cruise. s—Am wh bark Oliver Crocker, I*aphani, cruise. 6—Haw'nhark A. J. Pope, Oeerken,New Bedford. 6—Am wh bark .lava,Knos, cruise. s—Am wh ship Florida, Ford bam, cruise. s—Am wh bark John P. Went, Tinker, cruise. (J—Am wh bark President, Kelly, cruise. o—Am schr San Biego, Tengstmni, for llowland's In, 10—Am wh bark Wm. Kotch, Lefrey, to cruise. 11—Am wh ship Illinois, Davis, to cruise. 12—Am wh bark Jos. Maxwell, Chase-, to cruise. 12—Am wh bark Uen'l Scott, Washburn, to cruise. 12—Am wh burk Courser, Hmnblin, to cruise. 14—Am wh bark Tamerlane, Winslow, for a cruise. 14—Am wh bark Trident, Rose, for a cruise. 14—Haw wh bark Flon-nce, Sanborn, for a cruise. 15—Am wh Bhip Mercury, 'looker, for New Bedford. 15—Am bark Comet, Dailcy, for San Francisco. 16*—Russ. brig Constantine. Bingen, for Sitka. 17—Old'g Wh ship Oregon, Mamtnen, to cruise. 17—Col. bark Stirita, WiUun, for San Francisco. 18—Am wh bark Active, Robinson, to cruise. l'.t—Am wh ship Rainbow, Baker, to cruise. IK—Am wh bark Washington,Baker, to cruise. 20—Old'g wh bark Julian, to cruise. 22—Am wh snip Awaslionks, Norton, for cruise. 23—Russ brig Shelekoff, Hansen, for Sitka. 24—Am bark Cambridge, Hempstead, for San Francisco. 26—Haw'n ship lolani, Orcen. for New Bedford. 27—British schr Premier,Loudon, for Victoria, Y. I. PASSENGERS. From San Francisco—per Milton B*di< r, Dec. O—J LTruwell, A 1) Jessup, jr, (1 Matt*, James Banks, M Greiger, Wm L McKeuney, N 8 Card, Jos Brightuian, Chas Filk, M John, Geo Sydney, John Douglas, James llrown, John Merrill, Ating, 14 natives from brig Victoria—2o. Fboh Astoma, Oregon—per A. A. Eldridge, Dec. U—D McCully and wife, T Mc Flatten and wire, A C X Shore and wife, I 0 Martin, Samuel Headuick, T W Smith, II Holden, Z lliiff, I! Ober, Jas W ickman— IX Fob San tßAunsco—per Cornet, Dec. 15—Mrs II Dimond, Miss Josephine Roderick. 0 II Gray. Thos Thrum, L Kelly, t Fuller, 8 E Botts, J M McDermott, J M Bradt, 1) F Wennc-r. 11 Knows, A Joaquin, Joe tilva, L Joseph, A Quiti, C Smithies, L Nundy, h Wiesenger, Thos Lee, Henry Nathan, John l'atterson—21. Fob San Fbancibco—per S.rlta, Dec. 17—Mrs Gillespie, Miss Gillespie, L Ahiers, A A liruck, II Gardner, II Loveman. Wolf, It Bell—B. Fboh Micbonesia—per Tfeil, Deo. 18—CaptB Pease, Mrs Hazard and child. Fob Sab Fbancisco—per Cambridge, Dec. 21—Mrs Melville, Mrs Williams.Bob Ridley, John Oleason, L Young, M Swai. J O Wood, ChasToby, Hughes—B. Fob N«w Bkdvoho—per lolani, Dec. 26—Cecil Brown—l. Fob Victobia—per Premier, Dec. 27—Koma—1. MARRIED. Bannino—Ahmstkong—ln Honolulu, Dec. 4th, by Rer. Xli Corwin, at the residence of the bride's mother, Frederick Ban- ning, Esq.. Coniul of Belgium and the Netherlands, to Mlaa Clara H. Armstrong. No cards. Kinnkt—Dihokd—On Thursday evenlnjr, the 13th inst, at the residence of the bride's father, Nuuanu Valley, by the Rev. K. Corwin, Mr. J. R. Kinney to Miss Sarah C. Bimoud, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1867) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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