247 10 11779 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/eb56e16ff8b39677d9a27a590130215c.pdf 836e0fc1537401c8c251908c18782de2 PDF Text Text TYPEWRITTEN JOURNAL OF CLARISSA G. ARMSTRONG CONTENTS Introduction Journal, 1831-1838 '0 . Section 1 from New Bedford, Mass. to Sea Nov. 24, 1831 - Dec. 9, 1831 6 pages Section 2 At Sea Dec. 23, 1831 - Dec. 24, 1831 2 pages Section 3 from Sea to Honolulu May 1, 1832 - Nov. 23, 1832 62 pages Section 4 from Honolulu to MarquesasIslands Aug. 18, 1833 ^ 2 pages Section 5 from Marquesas to Honolulu March 28, 1834 - Oct. 9, 1834 39 pages Section 6 Wailuku, Maui April 13, 1833 - Sept. 21, 1833 19 pages Section 7 Wailuku, Maui Nov. 12, 1833 - Nov. 6, 1836 32 pages Section 8 Wailuku, Maui Dec. 18, 1837 - Nov. 1, 1838 28 pages Letters, 1839-1889 HAWAilAr-1 M tSbi'iN CmLDHEN'S SOC!ETY hi.-RAxY �INTRODUCTION Clarissa Chapman Armstrong was b o m May 13. 1803 in Russell, Massachusetts. Clarissa's father was a farmer; her mother was Hannah Ferguson Chapman, of Blandford, Mass. Clarissa's maternal grandparents were Revolutionary Mar Colonel Ferguson and his wife Dorothy. Her father's parents, Rev. and Mrs. Benjamin Chapman, were from Southington, Connecticut. Clarissa grew up in Monson, Mass. She had an older sister, Caroline, who went to an Academy in a neighboring town. Caroline married at the age of 20 and died, apparently when Clarissa was still young, and was buried with her infant son. Clarissa's only brother Reuben married a girl named Elizabeth and he became Chief Justice in Massachusetts. At the age of ?0, Reuben travelled for his health, and died in Switzerland. His remains were brought back to Springfield, Mass., where he had been a prominent member of the church. (from "Eighty Years", Clarissa C. Armstrong, May 13, 1883.) Excerpts from the following letter to a girl friend, dated Bridge­ port, Conn. Sept. 23, 1831, describe part of Clarissa's life before beginning her adventurous life as a missionary: "...I must be brief— in telling you where I have been, (as you may wish to know) & where I am, & going to be &c. Feb. In April left my father's for N. York. I staid in Monson till last Spent 6 weeks there, & then came to Bridgeport where I have been engaged in a school. I will say here that one year ago, the first sabbath of last October— I publicly dedicated myself to God, by uniting with Rev. Ely's church in Monson. I had indeed delayed doing it, for a long time, but when I took the vows of God upon me, I was decided. My faith seemed immoveable— It has been growing stronger & stronger, & now is so firm, that I have given my life, to God. I expect soon, to leave my native land forever, to labor, toil & died in heathen lands. �INTRODUCTION (continued) Page 2 The trial of leaving friends is of no ordinary kind— it tears the heart asunder. Without grace, I could not endure it-- But I must forsake all for Christ— therefore must leave my dear parents & only brother, even if it be as painful as plucking out an eye, or severing a limb from my body. It is a bitter trial to forsake, even for a short season, the things we fondly cherish, but to forsake all that we hold dear on earth, never to see the dear objects again, this side of the grave, is far more trying... Tomorrow evening in church, I expect to become the wife of Rev. Richard Armstrong, & on Monday morning start for N. York— from thence to Princeton, then to Baltimore, Philadelphia & other parts of Pennsylvania, then to N. England— to visit my friends— shall probabLy visit Monson... Sail from Boston, or ijn that region for the Sandwich or Marquesa Islands... I have boarded with Rev. Blatchford's family, all summer & am still with them— they are very kind...pray much for me..." Clarissa graduated from Westfield Normal School, Massachusetts, and taught in a Pestalozzian Infant School in Brooklyn, New York, before her marriage. On Sept. 23, 1831 she married the Reverend Richard Arm­ strong in Bridgeport, Conn., and two months later they set sail from New Bedford with seventeen other missionaries to become part of the 3th mission­ ary company to the Hawaiian Islands. They sailed on the whaleship Averick with Captain Swain in command, arriving in Honolulu on May 17, 1832, nearly six months after leaving America. Along with the missionary families of Alexander and Parker, the Armstrong's went to the Marquesa Islands in 1833! where their attempts to establish a mission station were unsuccessful and they returned to Hawaii a year later. (Missionary Album, pp. 30-33.) �INTRODUCTION (continued) Page 3 Clarissa Armstrong became the mother of 10 children between 1832 and 1843, two of whom died a year after their births. Clarissa left Hawaii forever in 1880, sailing with her daughter Ellen to San Francisco. more than fifty years. In 1887 Clarissa went on her first trip East in Among other places, she visited Boston and her son Samuel's Hampton Institute in Virginia. While living in San Francisco Clarissa ran a Sunday School for Chinese children. She died on July 20, 1891, probably due to a fall from a carriage a year earlier. In 1892, a memorial service was held in her honor by the Chinese congregation "whose school she so long ministered, on the anniversary of her death." (from "Clarissa Chapman Armstrong," Helen W. Ludlow.) The following typewritten journal takes us through Clarissa's earliest experiences as a missionary, beginning with her departure from New Bedford, Mass. in November, 1831. Several journals were kept through­ out the years and sent to her family in New England, sometimes specifically addressed to her mother, father, brother Reuben and his wife Elizabeth. A person named Sally also figures prominently in many of these early letters. It has been deduced, through the brief mentions of Sally throughout the journal, that she was probably a child. Sally lived with the Chapman's in Massachusetts ajid may have been Clarissa's niece by her older sister. " Several pages are missing from the original journal. An attempt has been made to keep the pages numbered according to their original num­ bering. However, compensations for irregularities in the handwriting size have been made in the numbering of the typewritten pages, so that continua­ tion of the same page number on a separate page refers to the original page number given by Clarissa. �INTRODUCTION (continued) Page 4 Little editing has been done. made for easier reading. Occasionally, paragraphs have been All the original spelling and grammar has been retained, with some words clarified in brackets for spelling or usage corrections. Some of the original pages are in poor condition, with holes t o m in the paper or words faded and indistinguishable. In these instances, deletions have been made, with the reason stated in brackets. Words not legible, but which appear logical are followed by a question majsk in paren­ theses, and identical misspellings are indicated by an exclamation point in parentheses. Each section of the journal has been outlined in a brief intro­ duction. The journal, as available in the Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library, ends in 1838, but letters beginning a year later and ending in 1889 have been excerpted to provide a more complete look at a fascinating life. Barbara G. Louie January, 1981 �SECTION 1 from New Bedford, Mass. to Sea Nov. 24, 1831 - Dec. 9, 1831 A detailed description of the departure scene of the missionaries is given in this section, along with a first look at life on board ship, and the sickness that went with it. �Nov. 24, 1831 CLARISSA CHAPMAN ARMSTRONG JOURNAL Page 1 New Bedford, Nov. 24th 1831— The time at length has nearly arrived when I must bid adieu to the shore of my beloved country. me to go. Yes, I must go— duty to my God compells While love to the Savior & the souls of men constrain me to go cheerfully— the blessed promise contained in the bible, lead me on fear­ lessly. In the strength of my Redeemer, I go under his banner & fight & He, I trust, at last will bring me off conqueror— The Lord has supported me in the trying hour of leaving dear friends— although the separation was Rke tearing bone from bone, yet the Lord sustained us all & will continue our helper if we trust in Him. & direct us in all our ways. 0 may he be on our right hand & on our left, May He be the support of my dear parents & brother, & guide them safely through this wearisome life & then recieve (!) them into his bosom. 0 may I be more entirely devoted to the will of God— help me to tie to thee— May my dear husband & myself be objects of thy care, & be useful in thy service. do. 0 God I give myself to thee 'tis all that I can Thursday eve. Dec. 9th 1831. On board the Averick Latitude 29*^ Longitude 4 9 ^ Seated upon the floor in one c o m e r of the deck, with a hogshead of water upon one side, & the helm upon the other I commence for the first time, since our embarkation from America writing in my diary. In con­ sequence of excessive vomiting my strength has been so entirely pros­ trated, that my whole system is yet quite debilitated. Yet I would bless the Lord, that I am so far recovered, as once more to able to wield my men(!) /peiy'even with a trembling hand. Probably while I am sufficiently warmed by the rays of the sun, my dear friends are shivering with the cold, �Dec. 9, 1831 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong scarcely fire enough can be made to keep them comfortable. Page 2 It is now I suppose quite early with them— perhaps not their breakfast hour— But I must go back to the time of our departure, & recall as many events as my detritaled mind will permit. Nov. 26th the morning we left New Bedford I well remember. It was a cold morning & assembling at so early an hour as 7 on the wharf— our feet became cold & our bodies quite chilled, but our hearts I trust were warm with love to our God & our Redeemer. A large number of people of men, women & children assembled to witness the solemn interesting sight of the departure of 19 missionaries, I felt no regret at taking the last step upon my own dear native land. I know not how it was, but I left it as willingly as if I expected again to retrace my steps. We were all cheerful & happy— & after entering the sloop which was to bear us 3 miles to our vessel, Rev. Mr. Green stood upon the wharf & prayed, which was succeeded by a hymn sung by the missionaries "Blest be the tie that binds" &-- sung "Old Hundred." Then many a parting hand & kiss was given— & we, accompanied by several Bedford people, soon made our way to the ship, which stood with her majestic head raised, to recieve us. Soon those few friends left us— & as the sloop hastened away from us, I could not prevent nature from letting fall a tear. They were not tears of sorrow for my new situation, but such as often involuntarily fall, when we are about to absent ourselves from dear friends for a short time. Rev. Mr. Holmes with his wife & daughter, under whose roof we had been kindly entertained several days, were those I felt ardently attached to. friends whom I loved were of the number who left Other �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Dec. 9, 1831 Page us in the vessel. A Pilot accompanied us several miles. While he was with us, I was quite free from sickness— Immediately after he left, I was obliged to take to my birth (!) in order to keep warm— & in a short time was seized with sea-sickness which kept me confined to my birth ten days, during which time I felt too weak to raise my head. I could not have done it had it not been through necessity of vomiting--Four days my stomach would recieve nothing but a little wine & water & could retain that but a short time— At length with great exertion, I could take a little water gruel, but that too seemed determined not to stay with me. The other missionaries suffered severely at the same time— some however much less than myself— others probably as much— I do not say more, for all admitted that my sickness was very severe---Yet I can truly say it was no more than my spirits needed to humble them. I felt more than ever my entire dependance on God! & doubtless this was the means he intended should bring it about— But the cause of so much sickness I have not told-Well I will go back again to the first day of our voyage--Soon after our friends left us, the sails were spread, & a gentle wind wafted us smoothly on during the day— at night the winds & waves began to rise— & the vessel to rock— which continued to increase till the whole vessel was in commotion. Even when we entered it, nothing was in order, & sickness & storm prevented any arrangements for the better being made for a long time. constantly During the frequent gales, the waves were dashing & foaming against the sides of the ship & frequently the deck would be all afloat. When the water would pour down the gangway �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Dec. 9, 1831 Page in such quantities as to come into some of our state-rooms & cabin & quite often had to be pumped out. Here I should gratefully add that our room was not drenched with water, although some of our things suffered severely by the tossings of the vessel. A large trunk sent me by the ladies of Germantown filled with delicacies recieved much injury. All that remained unbroken was 4 bottles of lemon syrup, 3 jars of pickles, 1 of cranberry sauce. &c, were lost. Other nice sweet-meats, jelly The greatest loss to us all was our Oil. Every barrel of ours was dashed to pieces & most of the Capt.'s was lost also. This causes us to suffer much inconvenience, owing to the darkness of our rooms & our hard beds, which gave our bones considerable pain during such long nights. Notwithstanding our weakness we were tossed about in our births as much as their narrowness would admit. The closeness of our rooms would have rendered them uncomfortable even with a free circulation of air, but then they were exceedingly offensive. On account of the storm the gangway could not be opened, & nothing but filthy bilge water, tar, & the confined offensive air of our room could we for one moment inhale, except when on deck, & most of us could not enjoy that because of excessive weakness. Even the offensive smell of the vessel would be sufficient to keep any person vomiting almost incessently, if there were nothing else. P.M. Since I commenced writing I have changed my seat no less than a dozen times. I now am stationed in a boat attached to the vessel. Well, I will try again. I think last Wednesday was the first pleasant day we have had, since the day of our embarkation. �Dec. $, 1831 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong For several days there was nothing but a succession of glales(!). as if the conflicting elements had met. Page 3 It seemed The vessel seemed to be tossed upon the foaming billows, & not infrequently in the position of the plate /state/ of a vessel in Mr. Stewart's first journal. To speak within bounds, the Capt. says the waves rise 30 feet & he thinks nearer 30— Amidst those scenes of confusion & distress, we passed the wreck of a vessel which probably had been lost during those gales— I felt a strong desire to see the wreck, but my strength would not permit. In imagina­ tion I could behold it & then raise my soul to heaven in gratitude & love to that being who had saved us from suffering the same fate. The same God who kept Daniel from the mouths of the raging lions, preserved us from being swallowed by the mouth of the mighty deep. That God who holds the winds and the waves in his fist, calmed the raging water by his power— he spoke— commanded silence & all is now still. Calmly we glide along upon the smooth surface of the water, which is bearing us to our place of destination. Gladly would those poor men who now drowned in the deep water, have shared our fate— Gladly too would we have recieved them into our habitation. The Capt. intended doing it, if any were to be found— but alas, not one of the crew could be seen— Their souls were ushered into the presence of their judge, & perhaps their bodies devoured by monsters of the deep. constant readiness for death. 0 the importance of Feel the need of it, yet feel my unfitness. 0 may grace be given me in large supplies, to live solely to the glory of God. My strength which has been quite prostrated is rather gaining. in consequence of \omiting every day. only in the morning. afflication(!). Yet I am weak To day have kept down my dinner— vomited Hope soon to be released entirely from this painful �Dec. Journal, Clarissa Armstrong 1831 Page 6 My dear husband who has suffered from sea-sickness has nearly recovered— His strength was very much reduced, yet his kindness & attention to me were not slackened. He often expressed a desire that I might recover, without seeming to regard his own sufferings. The Capt. & whole crew were exceedingly kind to us during our sickness. All that could be furnished us was readily granted & provided for us all. The Capt. & as many others on board as can conveniently, attend morning & evening prayers. I have been able to attend 3 or 4 of the last times— when we have sat upon deck. Since I have been upon the water I have not unfrequently dreamed of being at home (home I shall ever delight to call my father's house, although the waters of the Pacific roll between us). Have dreamed of seeing my dear Mother preparing food for me but before I was ready to take it something would happen to prevent my eating it. Often I have taken a tumbler of American water in my hand which seemed the greatest luxury I could enjoy, that too I did not drink. Once being in a state of extreme debility, I dreamed of being pillowed in my Mother's Rocking-chair, with Mrs. Holmes standing by just ready to comb my hair which was then quite a mat not having been combed for a week. There was no one but my sick husband to do it, & had there been, my strength would not have been sufficient to endure it. At length I could put my head upon the board at the side of the birth long enough for my husband to comb it a little. The next day he combed it all back as I still wear it,— though I now comb it myself. little stronger I hope to comb it more decently. When my arms are a In my sleep my friends seem often to admit relief to my wants— to cool my parched tongue, &c. �SECTION 2 At Sea Dec. 23(?), 1831 - Dec. 24, 1831 Two unnumbered and incomplete pages relating to a Christmas season on board ship. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong flew upon deck. Dec. (?) 1831 Mr. A. caught it & had it cooked it for my breakfast. was about the size of a brook trout. the trout. Page 1 It The meat was very sweet, something like We not unfrequently see a bird flying near* & hovering over the ship. I cannot but hail them as the friends of my own dear country. has dealt kindly with us. He has provided kind friends who have furnished many things for us that we could not have expected. better than I expected. Thus far God Our food has been far No serious accident has happened. We are all by the Goodness of God alive, & many of us comfortable. Evening. wife's cake. I have had a fine luncheon to day on some of my Brother's Mr. A. partook with me. Dec. 24— It was delicious indeed-I heated We now feel the tropical sun. upon us as it does in a hot summers day. the Capt. has been to busy to tell us. The heat pours /fown/ The latitude I do not know, for We have remained stationary & probably shall tomorrow, which will be our Christmas day. been caught & are now attached to the vessel. 2 whales have Every heart seemed cheered in the morning by the delightful prospect of catching one of thoes monsters of the deep. Their nearness is ascertained by their spouting the water. ThB was discovered probably 3 miles distant. The vessel was stopped & 4 boats lowered, the oars being in readiness, muffled, &c. & most of the crew were soon hastening rapidly toward the spot, the boats appearing & disappear­ ing as they were tost upon the waves. near & at a distance from us. There were whales in abundance, both We were all gazing with intense interest upon the scene yet occasionally a chill of horror came over me as /paper t o m / a dangerous one. call sport. I feared some poor soul might be lost in the midst of what they But God preserved them all & we have abundant cause for gratitude. Now we shall be kindly supplied with oil which we have been wholly deprived. Our scanty lights were from burning a little butter or lard. enough to get into my birth by. a small shark caught by the Capt. I have had only I have just been interrupted by many to see They �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Dec. 24, 1831 cluster around the whales to drink the blood. Page 2 They are about the size of a large Porpus(t)of a kind different from the monsters we hear so much of being much smaller & less voracious. Tomorrow will be a busy sabbath with the sail­ ors & we shall be strongly tempted to gratify curiosity. us to resist it. May grace enable Will write more of the whale when I know more of it. To day have felt quite well, have been able to stand or sit by Mrs. Lyman & fan her— for 2 days have not been sick. hkd. in cold water. Some of the ladies washed several articles but I had not strength to do it. washed one also. The water was caught during the last rain. Mr. A. It is now eve & I am curled up upon the floor of my little room, quite uncomfortable. dim. Yesterday was able to wash a pocket Had a fine supper of mush. My light of lard is �SECTION 3 from Sea to Honolulu May 1, 1832 - Nov. 23, 1832 (incomplete) Reminiscences of friends and family are frequent throughout this section. The landing of the Averick in Rio de Janeiro provides a number of fascinating descriptions of life in this unusual port in the early 1800's, as well as a visit to the island of Juan Fernandes. Life on board ship, including problems with the crew, eating and living con­ ditions, and the more uncomfortable conditions of seasickness are also described here. Finally, on Thursday, May 17, 1832, this fourth company of missionaries arrived at the Sandwich Islands. Hawaii, home on dry land, and the meeting of Hawaiian royalty are discussed. Clarissa's purpose in coming to Hawaii was to teach. In July, 1832, Persis Thurston, daughter of missionaries Asa and Lucy Thurston, wrote in her journal, "Mrs. Armstrong introduced the Infant School system, & had occasional aid from Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. Lyons, Mrs. Tinker, Mrs. Gulick, Mrs. Bishop & Mamma /Mrs. Thurston/. children to sing. Mrs. Armstrong told the If they couldn't sing, they must make a noise. So we had a noise..." On page 21 of this section. Clarissa talks about a fire, with losses running up to $13t000. Her estimate was a bit high. Levi Chamber­ lain, secular agent, wrote about the same fire in his journal of May 12, 1832, with a little more accuracy: "...The store house for lumber took fire this evening through the carelessness of Mr. Abbott the carpenter who lodged in the building and all the lumber stored in it whc. cost about $1200, was consumed..." Pages 23-48 are missing from this section. Armstrong's first child, Caroline, was bom. During this time, the �May 1, 1832 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong April 31st, 1832 /probably May 1/. Pacific Ocean. Page 1 Latt. 72* - Long 121^. Once more, through the goodness of a past and still under the kind protection of an overruling providence, I am permited(!) to enjoy the sweet priviledge of writing my dear friends. It is a priviledge I think, that we do not feel sufficiently grateful for, that there is a way provided whereby we can make known to each other feelings, views and peculiarities of circumstances &c. The art of writing we are too apt to contribute to the ingenuity of man, in­ stead of ascribing all to the goodness of God, without whom nothing can be done. Let us dear friends with thankful hearts, embrace every opportunity for gratifying each other and ourselves in this way. Although the wide waters of the Pacific roll between us, we can hear from each other, and so extremely solitious am I to hear from you, that I imagine letters of yours are now on thdr way to me. Do not wait for remarkable occurinces(!) before you write me, but write everything— you know what I mean by this. I wish you would keep a journal, & often sketch things that you would not otherwise think worth mentioning. am far-far from those I love. All would interest me, who like an exile You can send by private conveyance to Boston, as often as you desire, as men of business in your region often go there. do entreat my parents to write me without delay. I Do not say I can not, for I care not for the elegance of letters, if they come from those I love. I shall depend of R. & E.'s writing me & shall claim letters from Sally, who is affectionately remembered, I am extremely anxious to know whether you are all professors of that religion, which I hope alone induced me to leare �May Journal, Clarissa Armstrong 1, I832 Page you all, to labor, toil and die in a land of strangers & barbarism. Do not fail to inform me respecting this, and I do not indulge the pleasing hope that the intelligence will be such as will give us great joy. Mr. A. & myself often speak of you with feelings of deep interest, & our greatest anxiety is to know of your spiritual welfare. But we must wait patiently for the arrival of tidings from friends, & perhaps never hear what we most desire. till the judgment day. We may never know Above all things I do most earnestly entreat of you to make all necessary preparations for death & the judgment. In saying this to you, I am not without fears on my own account, lest I should at last become a castaway.— The work is between ourselves and God, therefore I say let us see to it without delay.----------------As I have not written a letter since we left Rio, & but little in my journal, I will just go back there and tak:e my start. I suppose, notwithstanding my dream to the contrary, that you have recieved my letters of 34 pages besides a single letter. to Mrs. Williams. Also a single letter All from Rio. my letter that was sent last, was finished by Mr. A. while I was at Mr. Rer's. You learned from him I suppose, something respecting myself, that in my letters was pur­ posely concealed in order to prevent anxiety respecting me. I feared my dear Mother would feel quite anxious about the delicacy of my situation, therefore did not intend making it known, till some future time— I have said enough now, but probably before I send this, if my life & health are spared I shall tell you something more, if not, you will hear from others. I feel much need of divine grace, and often adopt the language of Hannah in the last part of the 11th ver. �May Journal, Clarissa Armstrong of the 1st chapt. of 1st Samuel. 1, 1832 Page While I was at Mr. R.'s after Mr. A. sent my last letter, I had a delightful ride horseback of which you have not heard. Well, I have already told you of our friend Mr. Wilson, who left his business to escort me about the hills and valleys. was there, but unable to ride. Mrs. Lyman Well, after breakfast I was mounted on a new side-saddle, and galloping horse that Mr. R. had purchased for his wife, and with Mr. Wilson on a mule by my right-side, we set off, full gallop. We rode over hills, through vallies, and winding paths with often only room for one animal to pass at a time. The wildness & variety of scenery, together with the fragrance of the air, made time pass rapid & pleasantly. After passing a high hill, we came to a valley, & after passing the ruins of a fortification, we made our way to the beach, which was covered with very beautiful white sand, which had been washed by the surf till it looked too nice to step upon. Mr. W. proposed riding through it, so on we went, our beasts sinking in the sand nearly a foot at every step. I was often left in the rear, for it seemed as if the mule could travel through the hot sand better than elsewhere. I could not but wish that Mother & E. had some of that fine sand to scour with. Mr. W. I hare told you was pious, & he was far from his friends, so we found enough to talk of, for be assured that absent friends are never forgotten. We could look too "through nature up to nature's God"— Thus we chatted along, not unfrequently interrupted bylihe obstinacy of the mule. When we were ascending quite a steep place, Mr. W. would dismount in order to relieve the beast of his burthen, but the foolish & obstinate creature would not go forward, but stand still or go backward till �May 1, 1832 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong his rider was on his back. The animal was "obstinate as a mule." Page 4 On our return we met several black's with large baskets upon their heads, filled with very fine pine apples. Mr. W. got some, and when we came to a cottage, got a knife & under a shade we enjoyed them. seated upon my horse. Our next course was to a botanic garden, owned by a Mr. Harris of England. friends. I was still Several N. American plants I met as old Mr. Harris & sons are employed by the English government to procure natural curiosities & the father was absent on such business, I think, gone to the interior of Brazil. and then left for home. We saw several curiosities, On our return, we passed through quite a village & attracted no little attention from the villagers. One cause of this, was probably owing to my calico frock & calash, instead of a long habit & man's hat ornamented with black feathers. We should have extended our ride, but in consequence of former illness I had be­ come almost exhausted, so we galloped home, and were met at the great black gate by the servants with the keys ready to let us in. I was satisfied with the ride without tiying the mule— for as soon as possible I was on the bed, warm & tired. has had a horseback ride in Rio. you about Mr. R's cold bath. occupied, stood a large tray. only larger. So you will say, our C. I do not recollect whether I told In one corner of the large chamber we The same as mother's large bread trough, In it was a large sponge, & when we wanted water the servants filled a cask & water-pot, so we used it as we pleased— you cannot think how muchie enjoyed it after w a g i n g 7 weeks in salt water, of a few drops of fresh. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May 1, 1832 The manner of living I could not like, altho some things were very good. I thought a woman was needed very much, to direct, &c. To gratify my own appetite & please Mr. R. & W. I cooked a little. Prepared some codfish as is veiy common with you, vis. soaked & buttered— This seemed to please them being a new dish, but I thought the fish & butter very poor. delighted with. I made some nut-cakes, that Mr. R. was I made them without perlash, for they had nothing of the kind & the servants did not know what it was. The Rio lard is poor indeed— is never tried til used. While there, I ascertained the process of washing in Rio. I have not told you. I think In the first place they get a quantity of manure from a horse-stable and throw it into boiling water— let it stand over night & then strain it. in this water about 24 hours. Then the clothes are soaked Then soaked & r u t ^ d in clean water, without any soap, then spread upon the grass or sand as is most convenient, til ready to iron. through with the process. It requires a week or more to go You may judge how the clothes looked. Mr. R's wash woman brought home clothes when I was there, and through Mr. W. I told her our manner of washing. She seemed quite astonished when I told her we frequently washed, starched & ironed in one day, & that our clothes looked nice, or that we often did it in two half days. She seemed quite pleased to learn from me, & I was not a little amused, in hearing from her. I saw at Rio a washing establishment, where men, women & children were employed— it was too ridiculous, like many Page 3 �May Journal, Clarissa Armstrong other things to describe. 1, 1832 Page 6 I tell you many things that I would not mention to others, neither would you hear them from any other source. They will afford you some amusement.— There are many little things that I intended telling you, but it is so long a time since they took place, that I cannot recollect all. Perhaps I have repeated what I had before written, for I have been sick, & thought so little of it since, that I am sure I do not know. Our last visit at Mr. R's was pleasant— My dear husband was rather ill, & we spent the night there. Rather than have us go to the ship in the evening, Capt. Hardie, our Baltimore friend insisted upon calling for us in the morning with his boat & men. So we bade adieu to our hospitable friend Mr. Rer & to the shores of Botafogo, but not with­ out some feeling of regret in prospect of never seeing him & his mansion again. I think our whole company will remember Mr. R-C & W. with much gratitude & pleasure— I think I have told you about our visiting other ships than. ours, & the kindness with which we met from officers &c.— You will find in Stewart's journal accounts of the publik places we visited, besides some more. The Academy of Arts & sciences was shut when it was convenient for us to have entered it. The botanical gardens of which he speaks we did not see, neither did we see the number of slaves that he did, but we saw wretchedness enough. The last time we visited the city, was on St. Sebastian's day, when there was a great parade, in displaying ornamented churches, & in chiming of bells. The carpets of churches were strewed with cinnamon leaves, & the place occupied by the priest was ornamented with vases of natural & artificial flowers. �Journal, Elarissa Armstrong The air was very fragrant. May 1, 1832 People of all color & size came to worship in their own way, & it seemed like such dreadful mockeiy, that I could not bear to stay. place it was. We visited a monastery upon a hill, a most gloomy In it we walked over slabs of marble that covered the dead, passed through dark & gloomy rooms, & had some lovers mat In some of the dark comers, or some novel like transactions taken place, I could have imagined myself in the midst of scenery described in The Children of the Abbey. We found it necessary to purchase some articles at Rio. that had been neglected vis some cloth for short coats for Mr. A. &o. &c. The prices of some things was unreasonable & coats were so much so that I proposed making some myself. We got light colored doth for 3 roundabouts, & I have made one that sets quite well. So you will perceive that I keep my old trade of making whatever we need. We purchased some dry-goods of which I intend to send you samples. Our fund of money is nearly exhausted. I intended to have kept most of it till we reached the islands as I was told to do, but could not conveniently do it. Several causes detained us several days at Rio, longer than we expected, one of which was the sickness of our Captain, which occasioned no little anxiety on our part. Our anxiety was doubtless selfish, for we were convinced that without him, our fare would be rather hard. He recovered, but not perfectly, till 3 or 4 weeks after we left. For 3 or 4 mornings we were expecting to leave quite early, & several Capt.'s came with their boats to accompany us a few miles, but were finally disappointed. Nr. Wilson came with peaches, Tamarind Page 7 �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May 1, 1832 Page 8 sauce, Gwaver (!) jally, cauliflowers pickled, pine apples, 3 bottles of ale, 2 of french brandy for sickness, sugar & several other things from Mr. Rer to the ladies. We were all ready to share them with our husbands. Anley & some other pious friends came to our ship with us & also to take leave of us. Mr. W. Capt. 3 evenings to sing & pray, Had our number been smaller, we should have fared much better or should have been entirely away from our ship. No one family could entertain so many of u s . Our Capt. boarded & stayed on shore the most of the time, & the crew were permitted to go each in his turn. I do not think that from the oldest sailor, down to our cabin boys, there was one (to speak in short) that did not get drunk. John, one of our boys, together with an Indean, were imprisoned. The latter remains there yet probably. We do not know what they were taken for. John said for nothing, & the keepers gave some trifling reason. When John re­ turned, his head was more abundantly than ever supplied with live creatures. I learned one thing that I had not suspected of our kind Capt., vis. that the curse of those who follow strong drink rests upon him. It pains me to say it— & I fear the habit will soon be confirmed, & he^ lost forever. He has not, as we have seen, been intoxicated, but sometimes feels quite merry. good & kind to us all, that we cannot but love him. He is so As soon as he learned that our cabin boys were saucy & disobedient to us during his absence, he whipped them severely, & was soi^y that he had not known it before. John is a very ugly boy, & the Capt. can keep him regular only by applying the rope. His father sent him to sea because he was unmanageable at home. The crew was different after we left Rio from what we had ever seen them but now our feelings are less tried. We haye learned that they are very profane, but not in the Capt's presence. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong 1, I832 May Page 9 Capt. S. says that officers of ships dread going to port because it makes the sailors behave as badly. After we left Rio. he said he believed no one ever had a more drunken crew than his— he did not know but they would rise in rebellion against him. He was quite tried with them, but still maintained his station with a mild firmness, & now all goes well. Rio. on the 4 of Feb. /I832/. May 7th. Latt. 14. After saying we left I must stop--------- Long— 132. Mr. A. and myself have just finished our morning exercise of reading several chapters in the bible, with explanations from him. Never did I so much see the need of bible knowledge, never saw so much excellency in it, partic­ ularly the historical parts— never did I see myself so ignorant of the contents of that holy book. We have resolved to make it a study through life. Should our lives be prolonged many years, may we continue happy in each other & be made useful servants in the Lord's vineyard---After the operation of a dose of salts (which is quite a common mess to me) I feel quite well. Have just been thinking how I should enjoy a dinner with Father, Mother & Sally, of cow-slips, my favorite greens. I am sure you will remember me when eating them.--- You will perceive from my date, Latt. &c.--- that we are near the place of our destination. order, painted &c., for entering port. The/ship^is nearly in 2 small cannon are all ready to warn the people of our arrival, as is the usual custom on entering port. The miss, are probably expecting us, as they are doubtless informed of our embarkation, by a ship which left Boston 4 weeks before we sailed. We expect to land at Honorura, Isl. of Oahu. Now I will skip back again to a few brief sketches in my journal. Feb. 3 days from Rio. The weather has �May 7 , 1832 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong been calm, & we have moved slowly. Feb. 12th Latt 36 . Page 10 Have been sick a very little.— Temp. ? L The old habit of vomiting has returned again, but not quite so violent as before. I have found french brandy the best remedy. One swallow of it has often prevented vomiting but it burned my throat prodigiously. The peculiarity of my situation causes some anxiety, & requires some care. Distressed & pained as I often am, my lot would seem hard, were it not so ordered by our heavenly father. In times of distress, I can look away to Calvary, to the scene of a suffering Savior, & then with gratitude exclaim why are my sufferings so light. If I were afflicted according to my transgressions, it often seems that I should at once sink under it. I need more patience & holy resignation to the will of God. It was proposed in Boston & N. Bedford, that those who had state rooms should exchange them for birth's in the cabin, when we should have gone half way to the Islands. This is somewhat trying to me, as it will doubtless increase sickness, by the addition of the fore & aft motion of the ship. But I must go, (or be thought selfish) & risk the consequences. I must cheerfully submit to inconveniences. the blessings that I do enjoy. I know I do not deserve half I often feel that I deserve the everlast­ ing displeasure of God, & 0 it is through his mercy alone that I dare to hope for pardon. me. The sins & follies of my youth rise up & almost overwhelm I must have been exceedingly hateful in the sight of God, & in the sight of my parents. If my life could be recalled, I feel as if I should live in such a manner as to need less forgiveness from my parents & my God. But "the heart is exceedingly deceitful above all things." �May 7, 1832 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 11 The weather is now quite cool & reminds me of N . England autumn when people are preparing for winter. I often think of my father's warm fireside, & they,/my parent^ I suppose as often think of me. The clear blue sky & waning moon, reminds me of the delightful evenings I have spent in that dear land. That azure sky which overspreads the heads of my friends, & the moon that I so dearly love to gaze upon & associate with former scenes, may perhaps shed her pure rays upon the graves of my dear parents. But I picture to myself other scenes, such as my parents in as good health as when I left them, & with Sally's company, far happier than when I left them. Happier I say, for I imagine that morning & evening they assemble around the family altar, & live in the constant enjoyment of our heavenly Father's presence. I am sure Clarissa & her dear husband will not be forgotten in those hours of devotion. I have often thought how painful it would be for Mr. A. & myself to be separated by death, & as often think it may soon be the case, we are so much inclined to idolatry. enable us to overcome. This is a sin, that I hope grace will I sometimes think, my time here will be short, that the termination of my present situation will end my existence, but it is enough for me to know that I am in the hands of the Lord. Now I must leave my writing to eat some of Mother's dried apples. A few that I brot in a pillow-case, & how delightful to eat anything from home. We are bearing on fast to the cape. l$th Latt. about 41. Temperature 63 . Have been & still am quite distressed with sea-sickness. The last 3 days we have remained about stationary, being opposed in our progress by strong head winds. Mrs. Chapin is quite sick with a bowel complaint. have had a touch of it since we left Rio. probably Most of our number �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May 7, 1832 in consequence of drinking water & eating fruit. Page 12 Calomel relieved me. A. was quite sick a few days, but recovered perfectly. Mr. My stomach is so weak, that I cannot retain food any time scarcely. Our food is too hearty. sanguine & crackers suits me tolerably well. To day a little peach-sauce relishes well. Brot a few dried peaches from Penn. Feb. 22. are quite sick. Weak More rapidly. Mrs. Emerson, Chapin, Spaulding, & Lyons Mrs. C's case, rather alarming. so little & seldom, is because of sickness. Scarcely a day passes without my vomiting & suffering much pain otherwise. March 6th near Staten land. The reason of my writing Sit up a very little. This morning washed myself in snow. The pleasing associations connected with this made it truly delightful. made me think of home, of which I dream almost every night. is about 32 in our birth. in a continual bend. It The temperature When writing my stomach is quite sore from sitting We are in the cabin, & have to climb about 3 feet to get into our birth, & often there is such a rocking, that we have to hold on with all our might. So much climbing I fear will injure me, for it often seems as if my weak frame could not endure it. March 29. Latt 30. Long 196. Now in stght of Massafuero. Our passage of about 16 days around the cape has been very short & favorable. No severe storms or boisterous winds for that region; we had a small cooking stove for our comfort & convenience. The dead lights were closed, & we had no lights in the cabin except from lamps. In about 10 days I was unable to leave my birth, was very seasick, besides having a violent head-ache, & much other pain. Took medicine almost every day. I cannot describe to you my sufferings upon the water, & will leave the subject. for a moment & sent in much mercy. to read so little. Afflictions are but I regret very much that I have been able My next date will take us on to the last of March. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong March 31st. To day we are lying near Juan Fernandes. day, calm & warm. Selkirk. May 7, 1832 Page 13 A most delightful Our husbands have gone to the celebrated residence of A. Our boats are constantly going to & from the Island, but our hus­ bands do not return for us & we are contented to remain on the ship. have had chocolate with milk in it for dinner. bread & butter, which has been our dinner. We 0 how palatable with warm The Governor has sent us 4 bottles of cow's milk as good as any I ever tasted in N. England, (it was not like Rio milk, made of chalk, water & a little milk with them.) He also sent a few apples that were brought from Chili. The apples were fine. I had a little bread & milk in a teacup, with some peach from the Island in it. how delightful it was. It was more than I ever expected to enjoy upon the ocean. Sabbath eve— On our way again. pork & string beans. share with me. 0 Have had a fine dinner to day, of fat I thought of my dear friends and vainly wished them to It is not our custom to have much cooking done on the sabbath, but to day had our beans cooked to save them. I had the pleasure of seasoning them, as I have been mistress of ceremonies in my turn the last week, such as pouring tea & coffee, directing the cookery, & perhaps making a pudding occa­ sionally. The cabin was cleaned last Monday, & the dead lights taken out, so we could inhale the fresh air once more. Monday April 2d. My health has been quite comfortable. On Saturday about sunset our husbands returned from Juan, bringing as many good things as they could find. During thar absence Capt. Merchant of ship friendship, from Fairhaven, who has been sailing near us 8 weeks. He sent our Capt. some crockery, such as plates, platters, cups & saucers &c. This was very acceptable as our table fumature(!) was almost exausted(!), not having a plate & cup apiece. ate from one broken plate. Two of us often Our stove was recruited at Rio, but �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May ?, 1832 was unfortunate enough to get broken. to our ship for oil. the Governor of Juan. Larien. Page 13 (continued) Captain Merchant had before sent Our Capt. & husbands were very kindly received by He is a Chilian by birth by the name of Joseph He speaks a little english, but conversed with our company through an interpreter, who resides there for the purpose of taking seals. Our company dined with the Gov. on ham (imported from N. America), fried eggs, fresh bread, very good butter, & excellent lettuce. was their drink.— poor wine, but very good water. about a year. Wine & water Gov. L. has been there When told that there were females on board the ship, he seemed quite desirous of seeing us, & wished to have us sent for, to go to his house— but as we were to sail as soon as Capt. Swain returned, the time was too short for us to go. Mrs. E. S. & C. could not have gone, being confined to their birth's as they had been for several weeks. After dinner the Gov. took an excursion with our Capt. & husbands into the mountains, where they saw caves dug into the sides of the mountains, for the confinement of convicts sent there for various crimes from Chili. The Island at present seems to be a place devoted to the banishment of criminals. Of these there are 130 . & nearly all of them were on the mountains in pursuit of wild goats. Some of the caves were 120 ft. long, & perhaps 20 ft. high. In one of those Mr. A. �May 7, 1832 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong says he saw a blacksmith at work, which was a ludicrous Page sight indeed, the whole aparatus partaking of the character of the early ages of the world, when civilization was in its infancy, & the arts were unknown. Another cave was used as a carpenter's shop, but as in the former every thing was in a rude state. One cave was occupied as a Chapel. In it were a few crosses, candlesticks & I think there are 3 priests, but not a bible on the isjand. In some of the caves were a few women & children. After leaving the Gov. they traveled over mountains, through valleys in search of fruit. good clingstones. things they found. Peaches are very abundant, and were pretty Our husbands did not forget to bring us of the good The peaches I enjoyed very much. They brought us quinces, which were quite good— also herbs, such as /Illegible/, spearmint, balm, &c. Dr. Chapin got some peaches for our company, so we have had some peach pies, sauce, & dumplin. me, that I enjoyed very much. Mr. A. got 2 fine white radishes for Boiled the tops & had a little mess of greens. So when I was eating greens, you were probably shivering with cold.-- I intend sending you some peach-stones, & radish seed from Juan. I regret that Mr. A. did not get some onion & lettuce seed, that I might send you some. Onions are very large & fine. The plants of Juan are very large, the soil being a rich black loam; the sides of the mountains were covered with a variety of beautiful foliage. Sandalwood was formerly very abundant, but now only a few dry sticks remain. Our company ob­ tained one stick of the Gov. & divided it amongst themselves. Since then the Capt.'s turning lathe has had full employ, & even before it had little rest. Some of the brethren have been turning trinkets of sandal-wood to send their friends— such as salt cellars, an inch high or less, pin boxes, &c.— & each of themselves a sand. box. I have �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May 7, 1832 Page 14 (continued) several little salt-cellars that I intend to distribute among my friends— Of course Mother, Elizabeth & Sally will have the first choice. The wood & place from where it came, together with the distance & many other cir­ cumstances connected with it, I think, will make you value such a little affair. There are good Irish potatoes in abundance there, but some are quite small. Should you see me devour a dozen of them at a meal, you would not call me a gormandizer— as you might if I should eat that number at home. Some of them are of a pretty small walnuts. good size, & some no larger than There are also plenty of beans, pumpkins, cabbages, peas, figs, &c. but a manifest want of cultivation. Capt. Merchant who was there several years ago, says things are degenerating fast. are less abundant, & dearer. Vegetables Onions are 8 cts each— potatoes from 3 to 4 dollars per bushel— There are cows, sheep, hogs, goats, both wild & tame— asses, mules, & fine fowls, also pigeons in abundance. Capt. S. got a few fowls, for something less than usual price, which is one dollar each. 3 cts. each. Eggs A few were got for our sick ones. The whole number of inhabitants is 388— 73 females— 103 prisoners, 43 soldiers— 2 officers— over one hundred farmers &c. They appear to be inaolent & dirty, go with unshaven beards & filthy clothes. There are only 23 houses or huts made of poles &c— &they stand near each other in the town of St. John the baptist, the only town there. The highest mountain is 4 or 3<000 ft. above the level of the sea.-- �May 7 , 1832 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong The whole Island is a Page cluster of mountains, composed of red­ stone trap & Basalt. April 5th— We are sailing at the rate of 10 knots an hour, towards our destined home— For several days our variety of fresh pro­ visions & fruits seem to have revived us, but alas I fear there is too much ingratitude in our hearts— 0 the hardness & wickedness of my own heart. I feel unfit to carry the message for which I am sent. "0 for a closer walk with God." April 18th; Latt 3- N< Long-103. To day have passed a whaling ship from N . Bedford— ship from Sima Capt. Winslow. All were eager to speak to dear friends at home again & embraced the opportunity. Though we had but a moment to write— could only say we were pretty well & still prospered in our voyage. I was rather ill that day, & when it was said, "Sail ho" & that we could send home, I sunk on my pillow for a moment overwhelmed, & burst into tears. Not that I wished to return to my native land, but a certain something— perhaps a thought of my parents rushed into my mind, & over­ cast it with a melancholy that I had not power to suppress. However, in a moment I was calm again. I have written a brief description of Juan, because I think you will hear more from another source. Mr. A. is going to send a des­ cription of the Island to Philadelphia, for the Presbyterian, a paper for which he is to write. I have desired him to request the Editor to send you one paper containing it. You will also see (if it reaches the board of Missions), a joint letter of our company, to the Capt. One is to be given to Capt. S. & a precise cqpy of the same sent to the board. Mr. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong April 18, 1832 Alexander has written it & we all sign it. Page 13 (continued) Also a letter to the board of M. containing a brief account of our voyage you will probably see in the Herald. May 9th Latt 16=9— Long 139- Temp, in birth 73— I have just been looking over what I have written, & had I time, conveniences & strength, would send it in a better form, & written more inteligibly. But I shall venture to transmit it to you, confiding in your willingness to overlook such mistakes, as you well know I have, in former times, been guilty of. If you cannot read my writing, just bring it to the Sandwich's, & my cabin door (if I have one) shall be open for your reception, & I will not only read, but tell a thousand things that I cannot afford to write. Mr. A. & myself have often talked of you, & frequently imagine how happy we should be, if so situated as to recieve our parents as members of our family. Sally should not be rejected— I do not know til since I left home how much I loved her. But as a thorn is conseded in every rose, if we were so situated, something would doubtless mar our enjoyment. I cannot be with them, & here too, & with all the prospects of future felicity there, & of trials & privation in the land to which I am going, I would not desire to change my course. You do not know how many painful emotions, sleepless nights, & tears the separation of myself from parents & other friends has cost me, & that before I left my native land. Few nights have passed since our embarkation, that somnus has not carried me to my mother. I dream of her more than any other one. Father & Sally— R. &. E. are often present— I seldom dream anything un­ pleasant respecting you all. We often talk together of my voyage, & once I told you quite a story of Rio. I have in my dreams, rode in father's old wagon with mother, have rode the old horse, seen the cows & sheep & all about the farm, & enjoyed it well. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May $, 1832 Page Not unfrequently have I enjoyed a visit in Mother's buttery— & the cellar, has accommodated me too with good things from the cupboard. you know I cannot forget, whether awake or asleep. The apples You will begin to say that I am looking back to the "leeks & onions", but remember it is when I am in the embraces of somnus. I once dreamed of returning after an absence of several years, & on entering the home I left, strange faces were before me, and all wore a new aspect— & then I thought— "They have changed it all at my early home The hearth where I used to sit, And the threshhold where the moonbeam's come, Are troden by other feet." And there was still a deeper change, for my parents were gone to their graves & as I walked from room to room I saw some of Mother's furniture scattered around, but neither parents or Sally were to be seen, in the anguish of my soul, while tears were fast rolling down my cheeks, I exclaimed, 0 that I was far away from this forsaken gloomy cottage. My mind was so clouded with melancholly, that I soon awoke & rejoiced to find it was a dream. Should an opportunity be offered me to return, when my parents were no more, & my dream could be realized, I should say let me rather die on some barbarous Isle of the Pacific, than realize the sad emotions of a visit to a desolate, forsaken home. But if my "Master's call should make the duty plain", then I would go fearlessly. Possibly I may be required to pass through the same scenes I have described, if so I am ready to go at any time. I hope ill health will not occasion a return. I am hoping that a change of air, diet, & room for exercise will give me better health. Although I have been severely afflicted with sickness (which has doubtless been greatly increased by another cause), yet I have great cause for �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May $, 1832 gratitude that I have no seated disease. Page 16 (continued) We have had an uncommon share of sickness on board, aside from S...sk. /i.e. sea-sickness/---Mrs. Lyman was brought very low with a bilious fever. her case was quite alarming. The first part of our voyage--- She is now one of our most healthy ones. Mrs. Chapin, Spaulding & Emerson, have been dangerously sick, & without medical aid, it seems that we must have been separated from them. The other females were ill more or less, & could do but little for the sick.— so that husbands had to be nurses— & they proved to be pretty good ones. They in turn did the watching. Sometimes one would watch with two sick ones, & keep going from cabin to stateroom constantly. We should doubt­ less have been more comfortably situated had our number been smaller, yet, rather than go in a ship without a physician, I would try to submit to the same again. pounds. The other day we were weighed. I have lost several You never saw me as thin in flesh as I am now. Now I can read, write or sew but a short time without lying down to rest. When I can do it without holding on, or being in danger of falling, I sit or lie on the transum by our birth. Sometimes I am obliged to lie down, to prevent my bones & the board from coming in contact. quite a relief to us in sitting. Our camp-stools & cloaks are I would exercise more than I do which would be far better for me, but the vessel rocks so much that I am in danger of falling. I seldom walk without hanging on to my husband's arm. Fortunately I have not caught a fall yet, but I am sure you would laugh to see me walk as I do like a drunken man, catching hold of whatever happens to be nearest me. Others make a bad work of it, as myself. We have had some ludicrous scenes indeed, which afforded us no small amusement. I dare not use many sailor phrases, lest you should think me one of the number. There are a few, however, that I think we shall never forget, some of which I may mention. During a storm (not violent) or whenever the vessel rocks, something �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong often happens to make sport. May 9, 1832 Page 16 (concluded) Once a plate of fried pork with all the grease fetched away, onto Mr. Emerson's lap & soiled his pantaloons somewhat. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May 9, 1832 Page 17 Perhaps the tea-pot or coffee-pot would tip over, & those upon the lee side of the ship were obliged to bestin /i.e. bastion/ themselves to prevent a scalt from the hot tea or coffee that had already drenched our table cloth. Here I would tell you what for a looking thing that cloth is, if I could give you a good description. about it. But I will tell you something It was once I suppose, unbleached cotton cloth, as it somewhat resembles that in some places, when it is washed, which is seldom. Its general complexion resembles a cloth greased in spots, stained & kicked about in the dirt, too filthy I once should have thought for the pigs to lie upon. Its perfumery answers to its complexion. Unless some of us see to it, it is wraped like a dish-cloth instead of folding. The dishes are washed in salt water, & never wiped till set on the table for use, & then, if you could see the wiping cloth!!! The knives, forks & spoons, never used to be washed or scoured, only wiped on a piece of dirty sail cloth, that the boy found under foot or just where he could get it. bright & clean, only the wiping cloth! Now that are kept Dr. Chapin has gradually produced something of a reformation in regard to neatness, but the Steward & boys are too wise to be taught much, so we get along somehow. You know it would not do for us to complain much, if we would live peaceably among ourselves, & with others. I trust. Here I am happy to say that we are all united, & of one heart In many respects we have been far more comfortable than I expected we could be on board ship. Wherein we have not, I need not tell you all— enough for us to know----- Since we passed the cape we have had very good bread most of the time, generally warm. had enough of it. Our butter has kept well, & we have The ship was to furnish us with vegetables, so we had nothing tut some poor potatoes. But have had Indean rice, flour, or sea-bread pud­ dings in abundance, with butter, sugar & Molasses enough. have some roast potatoe that relished well. Sometimes the water has been pretty bad, but with something in it goes tolerably well. of cider were put up for u s , which with When sick could Several boxes �Nay 9, 1832 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong water was very good. Page 17 (continued) We have now very nice ham & dried beef, good pot. & beef— beef tongue & Mackerel. Dried apples were put up for us, but they have not been found, as nothing was packed in order. We borrowed a few of the ship, but they scarcely tasted like dried apples. I still wish that I had brought some from home, for our own use on the Isl. speaks of the excellency of Elizabeth's mince-pyes. making them. sure. Mr. A. frequently Thinks she excells in E. you will value a compliment from so great a distance I am E. I will tell you how our steward makes dumplins sometimes. He made one for the mates, & when they came to eat it, Mr. Chadwick cut off a piece, & in attempting to get some apple with it, pulled out the whole, for they were boiled on the string. his cooking. This is only a little specimen of I suppose we have much more filth on board a whale �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong ship than any other. May 9, 1832 Page 18 We have had much less filth the last part of the voyage than we had at first, & I find we can bear it much better. You cannot con­ ceive how my stomach used to heave at the very things I must eat or go hungry. I do not say this to complain, only to give you a faint idea of the contrast in my situation & yours. The resolutions we formed before we left our country we have been enabled to keep-- & harmony on board has been the result. Again I rejoice to say that we are near* our place of destination, & harmony pervades our breasts.— But I have not told you much about our fetching away. Well, sometimes the vessel rocked so that half a dozen males & females were clustered up in one corner of the cabin, treading on each other's toes, reaching for something to hold by. The table is fastened to staples in the floor, & holding onto that prevents many a fall. Sometimes a quick motion of the ship has brot some of the brethren prostrate on the floor, to the no small amusement of our company. One morning, Mr. Forbes was shaving himself, when the first he knew, he was out from behind his curtain, in his shirt alone, on his hands & feet on the cabin floor. many a fall. Dr. Chapin is lame, & has He once stewed a few peaches that he got at Juan, for sauce for his sick wife, & set them upon a little shelf he had put up near the head of the birth, thinking them secure. Soon a sudden rock of the ship tost them on her face, as she lay in the birth & caused quite a blister. Vessels of liquid matter had to be well secured, or the whole contents were emptied into the birth. Once while several of our number had commenced worship of the sabbath on deck, a large wave broke over the side of tire ship, in the midst of their singing, which produced quite a scattering. Some of them came down drenched in salt water. If I were to see you I could tell still queerer things that are not worth sending so far. The Capt. always attends prayers, but the crew do not. Several �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May 9, 1832 Page 18 (continued) of them are usually present during worship on the sabbath & sabbath evening. Some of the brethren have 2 bible classes at the forecastle every sabbath. A pretty good number attend. There is one real old infidel whom we think is an injury to the crew, in religious affairs. There has been no religious excitement on board that we know of— yet we have some­ times thought Capt. S. did not feel quite easy in his present situation. Mr. Chadwick, the first mate has had considerable ill health, & at times appeared quite anxious, as we have suspected. We do hope & pray that the good word has been sown in their hearts, & will yet spring up, & yield fruit to the glory of God. If we labor years without witnessing any good from our labors, yet we must not be discouraged. Read Ellys' /i.e. Ellis Polynesian researches, & you will see the perseverance & patience that is required of a missionary. Those books (3 volumes) will give you a more full account of Miss. & the Islands of the Pacific than Stewart does. A. says he hopes you will not fail to get them. missions. Mr. Also Swan's letters on We are very anxious to know how you feel now on the subject of Missions— we wish you to write all about it. Do— do— write particulars of all you know would interest me of temporal & spiritual things. The latter I hope we shall be permitted to talk of soon to each other, in the world of spirits. I forgot to request you to send me the Westfield papers, from the time I left home. To you they are not valuable, neither were they to me, when with you, but now they will be, as I could gather general information from them of affairs in that region. Indeed the paper itself will be of use to us, being rather scarce at the Isl. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May 9, 1832 Page 19 The Springfield papers, or any that you would send us, would be very gratefully recieved. If it would not be asking too much I would be very glad if you would send me a journal of matters if it should be brief. if time is to & things, even I presume you will plead a want of time, but short for your labors, what can you expect of a missionary. There may be things that I shall need from home— If so, I shall not hesitate to tell my parents, them. & they can act their pleasure about sending I do not know what our fumature is yet, neither do I know that it is not spoiled. packed. Many things have been injured for want of being well After we unpack— I will give you some directions about sending things so far, even if you never do it. sionaries. first. It may benefit some other Mis­ Things may be sent safely to the Isl— s. if well secured at We have some boxes of clothing on board, together with other things, sent by friends to individual missionaries, which are nearly spoiled, merely through ignorance in packing. Merely a wooden box is not sufficient. water & air must be excluded, and all will be safe. Water tight casks, fir things that may be injured by air & damp, are by far the best. tell you more about these things another time. about Mr. A.'s bedstead. The Will Now I must just tell you Instead of a door, he has fixed a board, so that one end rests on the transum, & the other upon one leg. bedstead with one leg only. So he sleeps on a This is for warm & calm weather. just wide enough for one to sleep in very comfortably. The birth is The Capt. often comes around to each birth in the morning & says, My son "come out here," or "it is time for you to look at the rigging." seen him otherwise. He is always pleasant— have never One morning when we were off the cape, he came near our birth, & reached around the curtain a large snow-ball. some of it, & then too I thought of home. in snow. It was reviving. I took & eat The same morning we all washed No whales have been caught since those I told �May 9, 1832 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong you of, though some have been seen. Page 19 (continued) I did not tell you that the Gov. of Juan, proposed our stopping on the Isl. with him a while, & he would send us on in his ship. It was not best for us to accept the invitation. Here I am saying things that I might not think of again, or should not have time to mention when we arrive at the Isl. We may have an opportunity to send our letters, immediately after our arrival — will be ready. our voyage. at all events, we If we do not, we shall have enough to write about besides One or two things more & I have done for the present, for we must make arrangements for landing. I would like to know how my portrait suits, where it is, just where it hangs, is it framed &c. finished. Was my miniature Wish I had father's, Mother's, Elizabeth's & Sally's profiles. It affords me much pleasure to look at Reubens. I recollect Mother's saying one time that ministers would not send their children on missions. One of our number is the only daughter of a minister. Ursula Newel /Mrs. Emerson/ of Nelson New Hampshire. my age. I presume Father knows her father. Fouthington Conn. was his native place. has preached in Nelson 3? years. Her name was She is about His name is Gad Newel,— Is about my father's age. He I mention this because I think father would like to hear of an old friend, as I presume he was. Our singing & meetings have continued as I told you-- We have 2 female meetings a week. One hour each. Don't know as I shall write any more till we land. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May 13 — May 13! 1832 This is my birth day. Page 20 0 the changes, changes that have taken place in relation to me since my last birth day. Then, I was skipping about the city of N. York, not suspecting what changes were so near me. Now I am upon the trackless ocean, far from my native home, & near the land whither we are going. What will be the changes of another year, is known only to him who knoweth all things. Enough for me to know the present. may I rely upon God, who alone can keep me from falling. in the strength of God, begin a more holy life. 0 0 may I this day The present emotions of my soul I cannot describe, as we are hourly expecting the cry of "land ho", to burst forth from some of the crew. The land we expect to see, is Oaho— yesterday & today we have all been quite busy in packing to land. 0 may the spirit of the Lord go with, & ever accompany us. May 21st /I 832/ — Mission house at Honorura— Well my dear friends, my desires are granted in part— I am on heathen ground surrounded by thousands of natives & now I want to labor among them. I desire to be able to tell them the way of salvation & point them to the Savior who taketh away the sins of the world. Now I will go back a few days, as this is the first I have written since we landed. from the deck— On the morning of the 16th we heard the cry of "land ho" All who were able, ran upon deck, & saw something that looked like a distant cloud which we supposed to be Owyhee. to be Maui. It proved We passed Moroki & at evening came in sight of Oaho,— lay to til morning, & before light passed diamond point, & when we arose, had the pleasure of gazing upon H----. It gave me sensations which I cannot describe. Early in the morning, our American flag was seen from the mission house, & immediately after breakfast, several of the miss, brethren came to our ship, vis. Mr. Whitney, Green, Dibble, Ruggles &c. It was a joyful, �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong tut affecting meeting. May 21, 1832 Page 20 (Continued) They brought with them some very fine water-melons. This treat we enjoyed well. Our trunks were ready, & ourselves to land. A pious whale capt. came with his boats, & we were soon at the wharf, where hundreds of natives had assembled to welcome us. I had supposed they were most of them decently clad, but many of them were nearly naked, with only a blanket of native cloth, or a shirt to cover their nakedness. Before we left the ship they surrounded the ship, with their little canoes, saying to us "aloha" (love to you), with a very pleasant smile. We soon learned to return the salutation. pleasure of meeting Mr. Bingham & others. At the wharf we had the Hundreds of natives had assembled on the wharf to see us-as we got out of the little boat & steped(!) upon land the poor nearly naked creatures gathered around us to shake hands, constantly repeating "aloha". I was somewhat shocked at seeing some of them although their external appearance is far better than when the first missionaries arrived. naked. ----- But few of them were entirely �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May 21, 1832 Page Some of the females rode in a waggon to the mission house, others walked. The distance being short, I rode— we were drawn by natives, who seemed almost overjoyed to see us. From grey headed old men to children, were running by the sides of the wagon, & the street was filled /on/ each side with natives bowing & welcoming our arrival with smiles & salutations of native language. We were soon at the mission house where Mr. Chamberlin resides, the secular agent— This is a large two story house, built of coral, with glass windows & plaistered walls. It is not completed, & probably will not be very soon, as the Miss, met a very serious loss, the Saturday night previous to our arrival. The old mission house, containing all the lumber owned by the Miss, was burned to ashes. to the board. The loss is estimated at least at 13,000 dollars, To us who are here, the loss is much greater. The house was a native one, and caught fire from a lamp which the carpenter was using— He is not thought to be careless-- The native houses b u m easily, & very quickly. All the lumber that the board sent a short time before our embarkation was consumed. Well, we came here, & were very kindly welcomed by several of the Miss, ladies.— The miss, are collecting from the different Islands for the general meeting, & we see many more of them than we other wise should. After we had all assembled, we sang a hymn & offered thanks to God for his goodness unto us. Our meeting was truly affecting— every heart seemed full, & almost every eye was wet with tears. It called fresh to my memory, the parting scenes with dear friends in America— a subject that always gives me pain. heard of here 3 months after we left N. E — Our embarkation had been by means of conveyance across the continent.— So we were expected, & arrangements were made for our accommodation. Mr. Alexander & Lyman with their wives, Mr. A. & myself remain at the mission house, others are scattered in other Miss, families, �May 21, 1832 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong & all very comfortably situated. Alexander one joining it. May 28th. Page 21 (continued) We are to occupy a large chamber & Will tell you more another time. I have been so busy from unpacking, airing & repacking my things & for want of strength have worked so slowly, that I have not written at all. The friday morning after our arrival all of us who were able, called upon the King, Queen, &c, &c. We first went to the King's & were first introduced to Kauikeaouli (the King) who was dressed in military similar to American style. Blue broadcloth coat, &c.— The next introduction was to Kekauluohe & Kekauonohi, wives of the former King, alos Liliha wife of Boki. The King is about 18— looks quite young & is rather genteel— The females were quite fleshy — should think they had never seen corsets. One was dressed in red & green changable silk, red bel t ribbon, & a collar of french work— hair done up in puffs, with combs like our own. Another had on purple silk & fancy hkd. Another purple silk trini^ed with blue flounces, & a large white cotton shall thrown about her. The females all had on thick-soled leather shoes. The native house was large, & I need not describe it particularly as you have read of them. The ground was covered with native mats, & the chairs were mostly wooden like American chairs, except the King's which was rather superior. tell what it was— I suppose brot from China. I cannot We were very cordially recieved with a hearty shake of the hand from each, & the King welcomed us as messengers of the Gospel of Christ, to his nation. Said without Miss.-- his people would not be enlightened & taught the way of salvation. friendly to the Miss. Bingham as interpreter. He is not pious, but very It fell to Mr. A.'s lot to address him through Mr. The next place we �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong called May 28, 1832 was at Queen Kaahaumanu's (!). recovery is very doubtful. & to the Missionaries. Page 22 She was quite ill & still is— her Her death would be a very great loss to the nation, She is a mostdevoted Christian, & views her sickness with a calm resignation. She was sitting in a large rocking-chair, with a white loose gown on, white crape cap & thick leather shoes. She gave us each a very affectionate shake of the hand, & was affected to tears when she saw us. She could say but little & that was to congratulate our arrival. Gov. of Maui was there. The A room was curtained for her with such cloth as is used for bed curtains in America. The ground covered with mats &c. We did not stop long— After an address of a few words to the Queen we left. On Saturday was quite busy in airing my bed-clothes &c...found them all safe. They had gathered a little dampness from the voyage, but not enough to injure them. My things have been left very well. considerably injured. Some of the others are All the ladies who had blue-black silk dresses, found them very badly spoted^) Mine are jet black & in good order. never send blue-black things to sea. black ones were spoiled by spots. So you need Ribbons of that color put up with jet They change to a kind of redish brown. I had a present of 12 prs. of gloves in Boston— most of them were a dark purple & I found them very spotted. pr. of blue ones. Indeed all were except a pair of jet black & one I have given several pairs to the ladies here, but they are not the most valuable articles of clothing. particular with their hands, as in America. The ladies here are not so Liman gloves & mits would be very good, when any are needed to keep the hands from burning. I have only a pair of old nankin mitts, that I made in Monson, & a pair of silk ones given me in Baltimore. Our beaureu's (!) are very plain, with locks & wooden handles. I wish for no better one. bedstead. Each one has a plain workstand & table, & a field- The latter will be good in native houses, if we could have curtains to keep off the �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong insects. May 28, 1832 Page 22 (continued) I regret very much that I did not accept of Mother's kind offer, of her curtains, or else have got some cheap cloth for the purpose. I have nothing but sheets & can get nothing suitable here short of 50 cts. pr. yard. uable. Goods are very high priced here— so that money is indeed val­ Had I not wanted many necessaries, I should have kept the money given me in Monson, but what I got with it would purchase little here. Foreigners are unfriendly to the Missionaries, indeed they are their most bitter enemies, & seek every opportunity to injure them, & of course will hold their goods very high, rather than accommodate them. I do not know how long we shall remain here, neither do I know what I shall need that I have not got— Mother, I will tell you this another time. Indeed, "we want but little here below, nor want that little long"— Now I will tell you something about my room that you may in imagination see it. In the east c o m e r stands my bedstead, covered with a quilt that I made at home. Sleep on matrasses— not on Mother's soft-bed. On the ship we had to put one matrass upon the other here they are side by side & make a bed of comfortable width-----At the foot of our bed stands Reuben's little blue chest, a very valuable & useful thing. if it had passed through the hardships of a sea voyage. It looks as Next in the south corner stands my large box from Westfield, & one from Bridgeport on the top of it- �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May 28, 1832 Page 23 on the top of that our tin oven, which is perfectly free from rust, & by the side of it, a bandbox containing my leghorn bonnet— is very yellow, & considerably marked— But I can fix it. camp-stool, &c. Next a trunk & then the door, In the west c o m e r my red chest from home, then a large trunk, then the beaureau, my leather trunk & others &c. Each of us have a little square looking-glass, besides a very pretty large one. We have put up the little one over the bureau & by the side of it hangs Reubens profile & I wish I had father's & Mother's with it.----On Sabbath morning I was at the native worship with others of our company— heard Mr. Bingham preach, in native language. I will not attempt to describe his church, for that Mr. Stewart has done. Between 3 & 4,000 natives were present, mostly seated upon the mats. Some half naked, some decently clad, & others very well dressed & seated in chairs. The first hymn was sung in my favorite tune Greenville, by the natives. We joined them, as we could easily do after hearing it read once, but we could not understand a word of it. The service was truly solemn, & affecting. that one of our number preached to the Miss. After I was too much fatigued to g o . I did not go out much during the week, for I cannot at present bear the exercise— consequently can tell you nothing yet of the Island, from what I have seen. Have taken tea at Dr. Juds(!) once, a few steps from here, & been to Mr. Bingham's, 2 or 3 times in the same house with Dr. Judd. Yesterday went to the English worship, & just at night to Mrs. Bingham's sabbath school of 130 scholars. I was struck with the order of the little natives who are entirely undisciplined at home. The school was very interesting, & Mrs. B. looks indeed like a careworn pilgrim, so also her husband. She is tall & poor like Mrs. Dr. Whitaker of Monson. children with her. Has 3 I verily believe she is a faithful steward in her master's business, & Mr. B. the same. I feel quite acquainted with Mrs. B. from knowing so many of her friends. Mr. & Mrs. Gulick have arrived from �May 28, 1832 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 23 (continued) Mowee & have taken a native house till after the general meeting. was from Westfield & I can tell her much of her friends there. She Mr. A. & myself are invited to take tea with them this eve, tut as our Capt. is coming here we cannot, so till another day. children. Mrs. G. has 3 sweet My knowledge of the infant system of education will te some­ what useful here— together with the school tooks I trought. I want health & knowledge of the language to reduce the system to practice. Indeed there are white children enough for quite a school. missionaries are pretty thick. The young I /had/ supposed they were all black little creatures, tut they are as fair as American children. The natives are veiy kind to the white children, & think it one of the greatest of heaven's blessings to have children. As the people become civilized the population will increase probably. Native help can be obtained in abundance, merely for their board. They have nothing to do, & like to be employed by the Miss.— The natives have done all my washing, which consisted of nearly 200 pieces. poorest we had, & somewhat injured by lying. is very good to drink but not for washing. the mountain & wash in cold water. The garments were the The water at this station They carry the clothes to They do not look very well when they have been very dirty, however, we intend to wear ours till worn out, & then take new ones. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May 28, 1832 Mother you asked me what I expected to do without milk. Page 24 It was hard to do without it 6 months— but since I came here I have had several tumblers of it, & drink milk & cold water in preferance to tea & coffee. This is delicious fare. I shall not probably have it at a new station. Since we came here we have had cabbage, salt pork from America & fresh pork of the Islands. Salt beef from A. & fresh here, a kind of oysters that are different from what you have.— They are small & dark colored.— I love them very much. Fresh fish, sweet potatoes, & to day Irish do /ditto/. Green c o m squash, tarro,bannanas, onions, mince pye & dried apples, & meat, custard, rice pudding, & wheat bread, also a kind of gooseberry pye. Some things are rather scarce,— vegetables are brot by the natives for books. Wheat flour is very valuable & scarce. mill is building /[i.e. being built/ to grind it. 0 how much I should value some rye bread. think much of— If we go to the Marquesas, the Miss. Some c o m is raised & a It will be a hand mill. But these things I must not seems to be the intention of If any are sent, we shall know soon at the general meeting. If we go there, doubtless our trials will be severe. I have no will about it— the Lord will order all things well & thus I leave it. /Ma^/ 29th. Several chiefs have called upon us, & appear very well, though they are some of them rather ungenteel. One chief from Mowee was the largest person I ever saw, & when she moved gasped & grunted like a fattened hog just ready to kill. her monstrous feet were bare. She had on a faded calico, loose dress, & Others were dressed & appeared quite well. Several pioud ones called— one in particular I noticed, who is married & had his wife & child with him. They were very sedate & dignified in appearance. They, I am told, express a willingness to go to the Marquesas, if any are sent. The only objection offered was by the wife, & that was, the trial trial (!) �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May 29, 1832 Page 24 (continued) of taking her children to heathen lands, yet if it should be God's will to send her, she would go cheerfully. I am told they are very exemplary Christians— The Miss-ys. could scarcely spare such useful teachers as they are. Such facts are worth telling in a Christian Church. A few years ago, poor degraded heathen, now willing & even desirous to com­ municate the truth to those in the wretched condition they once were— Let Christians think of this and blush at their own slothfulness, & indifference. I cannot realize that I am on heathen ground, thousands of miles from my parents. But here I am, & compassion for the benighted heathen will cause me to remain most cheerfully. My feet swell and are so painful every day that I do not walk out at all— and have not been into a native hut yet. May 28th— Last night at 2 o'clock Mrs. Hitch­ cock, one of our company, became the mother of a fine lit*Be boy. I have got no time to write letters yet, so much is to be done if I am so unable to do it. Am learning a few native words &c. Mr. & Mrs. Gulick have arrived She seems to me like an old acquaintance, although a stranger. her of her friends in Westfield, &c. /the journal skips to page 49; pages 23-48 are missing^/ I could tell �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Sept. 24, 1832 Page 4$ Sept. 24th 1832. Joyful day indeed— Letters from America have arrived by the ship Ranselar. Letters from Mr. Anderson &c.— Husband has one from sister Mary A.-- but none has come for me. Why do not my friends write? them a letter to day and will say no more here. I have written If I do not stop writing they will have no patience with me when this reaches them. I have written more than 40 pages before I was aware of it. Sept. 26. Mr. A. & myself have just dismissed our school. a class of men, & I a class of children in the morning. He has Mr. A teaches geography & Arithmetic— I teach arithmetic, reading, spelling & any thing I can which is but little, but I have little knowledge of the language. (Little C. lies on the bed, sucking her thumb & kicking her feet.)— I will not describe my scholars here, it will be done in a letter to Sally. I have also a class of women 2 or three times in a week, to read &c.— At first I commenced going to school, but found the heat of the sun too much for my­ self & babe, also that I could take care of her, & do more for the scholars, at home than in school. language. Teaching & talking is the best way to l e a m the We can read as soon as we get the sounds of the letters— but do not know the meaning of many words. We ask the natives the meaning, & they express it by signs & talking— in this way we catch several words in a sentence, & learn how to arrange them. If we do not fully understand, repeat the question to some others, & continue to ask till we get the same explanation several times from different natives. Then try to explain it to ourselves, when they are pleased to help us, for they are delighted to have us learn their language. Sometimes in walking out, I have commenced asking some native questions, such as— what have you,— or the name of a thing. He would set down his calabash & begin to talk, others seeing us talking would come & talk too, till I found myself surrounded by nearly �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Sept. 26, 1832 Page 49 (continued) unclad natives. I suppose Elizabeth & Mother would be frightened at such a sight— & so should I once have been, but now I feel safe, & can look at them with composure. amused with them. Mr. A frequently has such interviews, & is quite How I should love to walk out with you my friends in Honolulu I introduce you to some of the natives in their own dwellings. Some of them live quite comfortable— & some live like the pigs. I will picture some of the houses for you sometime.— Yesterday one of the chiefs sent us 4 old roosters, so we can have some cooked fowls. Here I will men­ tion a delightful ride horseback, which I took on Monday, together with Dr. Judd, Dr. Chapin, & Miss. Prescut. you could ride some of the galloping horses. a beautiful grey colt. natives riding. Husband took care of Caroline. They are fine indeed. I wish I rode I often think of the gilpin racgr, when I see the They ride with all their might, bear^headed— a piece of native cloth about them, flying gilpin like— Those I speak of are of the lower classes. The chiefs & all who can get clothes dress in American style. Husband is engaged on the subject of temperance these days. �Sept. 26 , 1832 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 50 Caroline has just got a new cradle.-- Sept. 27th. Thursday eve 10 o'clock— Have just finished a letter to Julia Brown, Monson. Have felt rather sad to day— Those with whom I came here, hae recieved letters, papers, journals, &c, &c. from their friends, some of whom live much farther from Boston than mine. They arrived last Tuesday in the ship Ranselar----- Most of them recieved answers to their letters dated at Rio— & here I am without a word from any one. Am I forgotten? 0 if my friends knew the joy it gives Missionaries to hear from America, I am sure they would write often. Mrs. Alexander has as many as 12 letters, besides journals & newspapers. Even her old mother wrote her. She has been feasting upon them all day— I will not despair of hearing from home— hope I shall have a feast of letters ere long-- 0 how I long to hear— My dear husband has gone, to Mr. Emerson's station, 30 miles from this— & expects to return on Satur­ day. I feel quite lonely without him. company. Sweet little C. is pretty good Mr. Bingham has spent a part of the evening with us— Said he came to see the 3 widows— vis. Mrs. Tinker, Alexander & myself. quite pleasant & agreeable. talking of America. quite fresh. He is I like him very much-- We had a fine time Letters & papers from the board makes the subject We regret to hear the death of the excellent Dr. Cornelius----- A paper of printed questions has arrived for each of us to answer & return to the board— We are to write the answers under the questions— & return them to the board, where they will probably be kept. They wish to know the time & places of all the births of all the missionaries, when & where educated, when & where hopefully converted— Who are our connexions & where residing, their names in full-- & numerous other questions-----. The object of this I have not yet learned.— Now I must retire, may guardian angels watch around our bed & keep us from all harm----- �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Sept. 26, 1832 Page 30 (continued) Sept. 28— evening— Am engaged writing to Arabella Ely of lyme Conn. Perhaps a letter there may do some good— My health is very good indeed— Little C. grows more lovely every day. This little rose may die soon. the progress of death. Our fondness for her cannot arrest She is a very forward promising babe----May her life be spared & may she yet do much good in the world. returned yet. I wish very much to see him. would like to see him too. Mr. A. has not My parents, brother & sisters We often think & talk of you-- I visit you oc­ casionally in my sleeping hours. Yesterday an interesting female came to me to tell her "manau" (thought) as she said. It was this, to ask what she must do to be saved— I could not tell her— 0 that my tongue was looseuin this language— Capt. Hinkley & wife have come to reside here a few years. They arrived last tuesday & a Miss. Davis with them. Shepherd & myself have called upon them this eve. before. Mr. Bingham, Mrs. Others had called Miss. D. I believe is pious— hope she is decidedly so. I am told she came to meet & marry her lover-- will tell more of her when I know more. She appears well. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Oct. 2d. Oct. 2, 1832 Not very well to day— but have had school & go on as usual. Caroline is very good to day. Yesterday she cried a great deal. Am about making out a package of letters for America— & find it no small job. times I have to stop before half a sentence is written. short ride horseback before breakfast. week. Page 51 Some­ This morning took a Mrs. Alexander is doing the work this Now baby cries & I must stop a fourth time since I commenced this.— Now will write again. This morning we had a good cup of coffee & some American Mackerel— boiled rice for dinner— & griddle cakes for supper. with us. Mr. Clarke is Will probably stay a few weeks, while Dr. Judd is at Mr. Emerson's. I suppose you could almost see how I look if I should tell you I had on my orange coloured frock, that I used to wear so much— & my checkered apron. Oct. 4th. 2 of our natives have just been quarelling— & one came to me with a complaint & bloody nose-----1 cannot talk very well, so I referred him to Mr. Clarke for a settlement----I am not well to day— but baby is very good----She laughs & plays very prettily. care of her. Have a native woman to help take Her name is Nahamolale— she is a member of the church. Alexander is doing the work this week. Mrs. Mackerel for breakfast— rice for dinner— How I should like some good bread & butter for tea, that my mother made, & a bit of cheese with it. good price for some rye flour. If I had money I am sure I would give a The missionaries generally prefer wheat, but I am a farmer's daughter, & like rye & indean. sent as well as wheat. I suppose it might be My scholars begin to come---- Sabbath morning 7th. ^ past 11-- All have gone to meeting. have a severe cold, & am ill otherwise, & do not feel able to go-- Have just been reading the funeral sermon of Dr. Cornelius— written by Dr. Beacher, & preached on the funeral occasion. sketches at the close of his life. Also the When I read of such pious persons, I �Oct. 7, 1832 Journa, Clarissa Armstrong Page 31 (continued) I feel disposed to imitate them— but at the same time am so forcibly struck with my own wickedness, as to be astonished at the forebarance(!) of God with me. 0, that I live, so that when my mission on earth is finished, I may join the society of that holy man. I feel impressed with the belief that my mission will be a short one— & the necessity of constant readiness for the call of death. I feel an unusual weight /of/ sin to day---the language of my heart is behold I am vile— 0 Jesus condescend to reign in my heart. Oct. 11th. To day Mrs. Sheppard sent us a fine head of lettuce— a rarity— fine indeed. I am engaged writing letters for America but do not progress much, I find so many other things to do. Evening— Word has just come that a vessel is bound for America & is to sail within a few days. Will I have something to send, because I did not wait till the opportunity arrived - before I made preparations-- . I want to write a great deal more. has Caroline. I am not well— have a severe cold— so I have put her in bed, & there I suppose she will lie as usual until morning, then wake very early to laugh & play. She is very pretty indeed.-- �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Oct. 12, 1832 Page 32 Friday morning— A chiefess has just been here to ask me to cut a dress for her— but as I am in a writing mood to day-- I put her off a few days.— Shall do it next week.— Evening— we all took tea with Mrs. Chamberlain. She gave us some very fine stewed apples— they were sent by her friends in Pennsylvania. They were sent in a small keg, which had formerly been used for ardent spirits. This I am told is the only safe way of bringing fruit safely--- either put it into such a cask, or sprinkle spirits on it.'— Monday eve 15— 9 o'clock— Little C. is sleeping very sweetly— My dear husband has had a severe pain in his bowels for several hours— 0 may he soon recover his usual health & strength. it was a few days ago. My own health is better than I take a raw egg & wine every morning. to the people of Monson for the wine. I got I am indebted it with money they gave me— got it at Rio. Tuesday eve— Mr. A. was very much troubled with a diarrhea during last night— & this morning. Last night his flesh was quite hot, with a fever. To day he is better, but exceedingly weak. Hope through the interposition of a kind providence he will soon be quite well. One of my scholars called to day, to bring me some shells— so, I shall have some things to send home some­ time. Have just finished a letter to Rev. S. Holmes of N. Bedford. Thursday eve— Every day brings its cares & labor. is now a prominent part of my labor. Writing letters The las^tj I wrote was a long one to Rev. Mr. Holmes of N. Bedford, which makes 11 written....The next I shall direct to Rev. Simeon R. Colton, Amherst. fall. Shall if possible write 20 or more this Have just returned from the Johnston's— where Mr. A. & I took tea— �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 52 (continued) Oct. 18, 1832 Sometimes I drink tea & coffee & sometimes milk & water. Take more tea than I should if it were not for the babe-- Yesterday had the pleasure of cutting a dress for a native woman — beside writing to Miss B. B a m e s . Here I will add, that the conduct of our Captain while in port the last time is exceedingly trying to us. Has been here more than a week, & is now in the Village drinking, carousing & practicing other wickedness.— Such conduct astonishes us, since his kind treatment to us on the ship. When in port before he called upon us & appeared friendly, & before he left, brought us a box of Lemon Syrup. His conduct in the Village then was exceedingly improper /i.e. proper (?)/. Now he has called upon us but once— this we do not think is owing to any ill will towards /us/, but owing to the influence of foreign residents who are great foe$to missionaries, also to the influence of ardent-spirits. The latter is what Mr. A. is preaching & talking against, with all his might. The foreigners abuse the 7/th/ commandment shamefully. Mrs. Tinker, who is not in our family, was a Miss Wood of Chester, a cousin to Alva Ferguson's wife. Amanda. She desires much love to Mrs. Tinker /has/ a very fine little son, called Samuel. You will remember me to all of my cousins, uncles, aunts & acquaintances. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Oct. 21st Oct. 21, 1832 Pag3 53 Sabbath eve. Am quite alone except Caroline— she is asleep. consequence of fatigue. Do not go out in Mr. A preached in native to day for the first time. I felt quite disappointed in not hearing him. Just before he commenced Caroline began to cry & had to go out, with her, & before I could quiet her he was done. She is a little comfort, although she often disturbs my enjoyment at Church & at home. I had got quite exhausted with C. but as Mr. Bingham was going to preach in english I made an effort to go. that went to the native Sabbath school— consequently am quite obliged to take C. wherever I go. After exsusted. Am She is growing quite heavy, & fatigues me considerable. Where are my dear parents this evening? What is their employment? Are they still in the cottage upon the hill, engaged in the same round of labour as when I left, or are their bodies in the grave, & their occupations those of departed spirits? 0 that my eye could reach them, as quick as my thoughts, & I would gaze upon them once more— y e s , twice & thrice. If my wicked heart does not decieve me (as I often fear it does) I shall hope to meet them, soon & be forever with them & the Lord---- Monday P.M. here. Kenou--a ruler of the nation has just gone from She is very large & fat. large native kapa. 4 attendants. Had on a very pretty calico slip & a She wanted some needles which I gave her. She had A large fish & some irish potatoes have just come. Very acceptable, for we had not a potatoe or fish, except Mackerel. Vegetable food, such as we buy of natives for books, are very uncertain. Sometimes we have enough, & sometimes none. Do not have cellars filled with stores as you have---- Tuesday P.M. I have been out to day looking for curiosities to �Oct. 23, 1832 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 33 (continued) send home— got one kehili & a bed spread-- Have also finished a letter of $ pages to Mr. Blatchford. Had boiled cabbage & pork for dinner— & of an irish potatoe. Thursday /Oct^/ 23th— Not very well to day— have written too much lately. Have been out again after curiosities— they are scarce, the old missionaries have gathered most of the pretty native clothes before we came here. Capt.'s of vessels also get them----Yesterday, three master's of vessels took tea with us. them have recently been at the Marquesas Islands. Two of Capt. Basset of N. York was there a year ago last March, & went on shore alone, & was sick among them 40 days. He gives the most flattering accounts of them— their kind­ ness &c...but says he should not like to take his wife there. Capt. Griffith of Sag Harbor has a favorable opinion of them— & thinks he should like to live there. The natives asked them to send Missionaries there— & said if such came, they would stop their wars & fighting & build houses for them. Capt. B a m i e of London thinks them the most savage creatures, cannibals, & all that is bad— said he would as soon shoot his wife as take her there. But the latter is very unfriendly to Missionaries & all that is good. They all say the climate, productions, water &c. is good.— Now what shall we think-one day we hear the most un­ favorable accounts from there & perhaps the next day, something to con­ tradict it. But when the deputation returns we shall hope to know the truth— & nothing but the truth----- �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Oct. 26, 1832 Page 34 /0ct^7 26— With night clothes on write a few words— Have had a very strange feeling in my head to day. Did little at writing in the morning— had chicken & string beans for dinner— the latter is a rarity. with Mrs. Shepherd to punaho...had four natives to draw us. better after it. This P.M. rode Feel somewhat Had a female meeting this eve. Oct. 27— Capt. Grennel, Ship Comodore Rogers, is to sail on Monday & will carry this to N. Bedford.— My last conclusion was to put this into a box which I am preparing to send— & thus save the postage, thinking it not worth what it will cost. Husband is writing Reuben, & refers him to my journal for particulars, thinking it not worth while to repeat them...& he says to me that my friends would rather pay the postage of this, than wait perhaps 2 or 3 months for it, when they have heard it was on the way. So I venture to end it & if I tax you with too much postage tell me, & I will lessen it. The probability is that I shall in future have more to write than I have now— I intend to write nearly every day, at least a few lines, & hope for a more decent journal. part of this over— but I cannot. My hope was, to have written at least a I have so many letters to write. You see the roaches are beginning to eat the c o m e r s of this. are very troublesome indeed. They They eat clothes, books &c.— we ought to keep all in tight trunks or chests— I regret not having brought chests instead of rough boxes containing my clothes &c.— The red chest I brought from home, & Reuben's blue one, together with what trunks I have are very good indeed-Mr. A. needs his writing desk— & I have been sorry again & again, that I did not accept of yours Reuben. We have not tried the tin oven yet, for there is a good oven in this house-- I would not take 20 dollars for my rocking chair— no, not 40, if I could not get another. to sit on at home. I miss my little chair very much, that I used Sally, can you spare it. I will tell you more of this �Oct. 27, 1832 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong language— "Mamuli" (by & by). Page 34 (continued) Love to all of my acquaintances-- "Aola paha" (perhaps) I shall write by the next ship. Others will doubtless leave here for America this fall— you will hear from us again probably. returns. We hope for an opportunity to write after the departation We have a heathen god living in our room. It is a lizzard— It is like to little evets (!) as we used to call them, that are frequently seen after a shower. The size & shape are the same, but the color is dark brown. Caroline weighs 12^ lbs. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Oct. 29th Oct. 29, 1832 Page 53 To day Mr. A. & myself have sent each of us 12 letters to America— or put them on board ship. My box is not ready, & I thought best to keep my journal, to put in it. So you may think us rather fickle minded perhaps. this ship. Mr. A. has written Reuben, & I have written Father by We intend sending some letters to you by eveiy Ship. by whom I expect to send my box, is Capt. Brayton of Nantucket. rather interesting. He is Since he left America, he has become hopefully pious, & is now an active Christian. He is very kind to the Missionaries, & spends most of his time with us, while in port. I have had 2 native women here to day making native dresses— Fear I spend to nowadays. The man much time in America While at the supper table, I was reminded of a little affair that might perhaps amuse you. I will mention it. Soon after we came here, Mr. A went to meeting, & the time was past & the bell not rung. to ring it himself, then come & preach. So he had It would seem rather queer in America, for a minister to ring his own bell-Another thing I will now mention, vis. the strange feeling in my head, of which I have spoken sometime since, has entirely left me. Oct. 30— I feel quite smart with my little purse of money. Have been to Capt. Hinkley's store & bought Caroline a pair of shoes, cloth for a frock, & a piece of light cloth to throw over her when sleeping. I want something prodigiously to keep the flies from her, they are very thick indeed— You have no idea how troublesome they are. at quite reasonable prices. before. Capt. Hinkley has goods So money is better to us than I have told you All the shoes I brought here are too small for me. 2 pr. with Capt. H. who seems very kind to us. interesting time among the natives. I have exchanged There is now at Kauai a very Prospects of a powerful revival of religion Mr. Whitney has gone away & Mr. Gulick is alone & not well, so Mr. Bingham �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong started for there yesterday. Oct. 30, 1832 Page 55 (continued) This is Wednesday & marrying day. Mr. Chamberlin /5hamber]ajj/& Dr. Judd cannot do it, so Mr. A is going to read the ceremony. It is customary for those who are going to be married to come in the A.M. & give their names. An old man I should judge 60 years old, & a girl perhaps 18, have just gone from here. They came to give their names. The old man had on an old shirt & a piece of native cloth about his shoulders & an old hat on. The girl a dirty undergarment. & a piece of white cotton cloth tied about her, & a native bonnet. A native came with them �to bring the marriage fees. give what they please. Pag3 36 Oct. 30, 1832 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Not that any thing is ever required, but they This old man brought 2 hens, & a few Irish potatoes. It was ludicrous to see them, he with his great bare legs, & she bare feet— Yet it was solemn. The old man said his wife was dead, & this girl wished to marry him— said he did not care about being married, but the girl wants to be. are. Said more than I cannot tell you. Poor thoughtless creatures they 0 that they knew themselves-- They need instruction. wish you were here to help us Reuben. our dear parents, will you? I cannot but But no, do not come, never leave If I could always be as comfortably situated as I am now, I could make them comfortable here— but probably our situation will be exchanged for a worse /one/-- /Oct_^/ 31st. Mr. A. returned from meeting & somehow one couple missed being married— So they came here & were married. The groom I should judge to be 30 or more years old, & about the size of Hiram Carter. bride was probably 12 years old, a slim modest looking girl. The They sat upon a chest in the cook room, & several natives squat upon the floor to witness the ceremony. I could not but smile, solemn as it was. It was the 4th couple Mr. A married yesterday— I wonder what my friends would say to see Mr. A marry an old man in his shirt-flaps to a girl of 18. yesterday in church. To day I have been very busy indeed. had a chicken pye of wedding fees. This he did Have baked, & By the way only one brought anything. Kenow /Kinau/ & her husband have taken tea with us. I wonder how Elizabeth would like to have a great, fat, black woman by her side at the tea-table. Mother, the tea-waiter that you gave me was honored with the presence of Kenow who is at the head of government. not return from a ride in season. Stewart speaks. We expected the King, but he did The husband of K. is the general of whom He has been to London— speaks a little english. He is agreeable & a fine looking man— & very handsomely dressed in white pantaloons, �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Oct. 3 1 . 1832 Page 56 (continued) blue broadcloth coat, striped stockings &c.— & carries a splendid gold watch. K. had on a very pretty striped muslin frock (no corsets) a belt ribbon, Morocco walking shoes, lilac /illegible/ hkd. - green gause(!) cap & two strings of orange coloured ornaments about her neck— picked from a tree. whole. She appears rather haughty, I think— however, pretty well upon the They walked arm & arm, & a servant walked close behind them �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Oct. 31. 1832 holding a parasol over them. turned. Page 57 6 or 7 natives followed & stayed till they re­ Sometimes they eat enormously, but I suppose they were pretty well stuffed with 'poi' before they came. good & took another. He took 3 cups of tea & said it was very Mr. A. gave K. some sauce, & then offered some to him, but he very politely refused taking it til after A. & 7 were helped.----- Yesterday Dr. J. Mr. C. & Armstrong commenced a station school for teachers---Mr. A. will have to attend to it principally while he stays. Vessels coming in every day some full & bound for home-- I want to write more, but have not time. 0 you cannot think how rich I am. Capt. Brayton has given me a little beer cask— it holds 6 quarts— Nothing could have been more acceptable. wanted to ask you for one, but did not like to. been & is to u s , in supplying our wants. have some beer now a working. is more unwell than usual. I 0 how kind providence has The board have sent out hops— & I I should like to give you a drink. Mr. Shepherd His disease has already reduced his body to a mere skeleton,— we think he cannot live many months. His wife if left a widow, I should think would return to America. Oct. /i.e. Nov// 2d. Friday eve— To day has been, as Dr. Cornelius proposed, a day of fasting & prayer among missionaries. He proposed that friday previous to the monthly concert should be observed as such among Missys.— that they might increase in holiness &c. interesting day. It has been a solemn but My sins have arisen like mountains before me, & it seems as if I should sink under their weight, but Mercy, 0 sweet word— Mercy is a glorious theme.--------------- 0 the bounties of a kind providence. In addition to our comforts, Mrs. Hinkley has sent us 3 or 4 pounds of old cheese— it is a treat indeed. It is more than I deserve, to be so richly supplied with the things I love. You my friend, might think it of little value— but to us, who are destitute of such good things it is highly valuable.-- �Nov. 3, 1832 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 57 (continued) Nov. 3th I had a most delightful time with mother last night, at her own home. I passed along the foot path up the little hill to the house— & the grass by the sides of the path was up to my waist. On entering, everything wore a most pleasing aspect— Mother looked healthy & was as lively as I ever saw her. Nov. 5, 1832 Page 58 She went about preparing me some food, but as Mr. A. was dreaming something at the same time, he spoke & awakened me. & playing— she is as fat as a pig. Caroline lies on the bed, kicking 0 dear, how I want our folks to see her.— She is very healthy, takes no medicine— but eats, cries, sleeps & grows— P.M. A distressing occurrence has just reached my ears. Yesterday a sailor had been breaking the 7th commandment & left the house where were several femalb natives-- A native man stepped behind him, struck him with a stick, & the man, dropjpjed down & expired in a few hours. So on that holy day, a man of my own color, in the midst of a sin, was launched into eternity— I am distressed to think of it. will be taken care of. tainty of life. The laws of the land forbid murder, & the native 0 the uncertainty of all human things— & the uncer­ In a moment, when death appears at a distance, it may be near & cut us off in the midst of life. Nov. 8. of Maine. He is The man of whom I have spoken was 29 years old, a native said to be intemperate. The native who committed the crime is sentenced to banishment— I suppose his intentions were not to murder, therefore I suppose it would be called man-slaughter. The murdered man was buried by the foreigners, without sending for a missionary to perform funeral ceremonies-- �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong 0 Nov. 8, 1832 Page 58 (continued) my friends, if you knew how much your writing would contribute to the happiness [ofj missionaries, & how much harm your failure causes us, no vessel would sail without letters for us. We heard from Hilo a few days since— Mrs. Lyman writes that the outbreakings of sin are numerous there. in worshipping an idol. One man was detected not long since This god consisted of a handful of earth, one small smooth stone about the size of a hen's egg, several bitter roots, one pepper pod, & a handful of castor beans. They were kept in a calabash, which was so sacred, that if a person eat out of it, he would surely die. dared to do it. So no one On one hand it is ludicrous to think that a person possessed of one spark of reason would worship such a man as that. On the other it is painful to think man is so fallen. Another man she wrote was practicing a certain kind of ploy to deceive the people— The chiefs had just heard of it & were searching for him. We know not the result-- �Nov. 8, 1832 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 39 Yesterday we had the pleasure of seeing Capts. Green & Morgan, from London. pleasant. They are pious, whole capts. Their call was short, but very We meet people of our own color, from different parts of the world, as old acquaintances. 0 what a feast to see a pious Capt. This morning had breakfast of wedding fees— vis. chickens— How good some of Mother's butter would be in cooking them— but instead of butter I use a bit of pork. We make a very little butter, just to set on the table, but have not a might for cooking— If Mother lived near us, I know she would love to send us some. This is a most delightful day— not a cloud to be seen, in the blue arch above us. I am sitting with open doors & feel very comfortable, while my friends may be gathering around the stove— Caroline is very costive most of the time-- I want a syringe for her, more than 10 would be worth in America. I know father would send me one if he could— I wish he could see his little granddaughter. She is so fair & healthy--- Costiveness is what children are apt to be troubled with here— I say so much of C. that you may perhaps guess, we think her a wonderful forward child— Well, what you guess, we know to be true. We think she will have them soon. My box is made to send home. She has signs of cutting teeth— I am sorry to have them come so soon— The bottom & cover is made of New Zeland pine— I am gathering things to fill it— I feel almost too selfish to spare the box, because it is so valuable— If I were to fix off again I should take chests, instead of rough boxes-- We want to keep our things very close here, or the cock-roaches will destroy them— We shall look for the deputation soon— & must leave this & finish a letter to Mrs. Porter-- P.M. I have just thought of another thing— Last Saturday eve, a foreigner came here with a native woman to be married. Mr. A. was not acquainted with the rules in such cases, & went out for Mr. Clarke, who was then in the neighborhood— So I was left alone with them.— except Mrs. Alexander— The man �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Nov. 8, 1832 sat upon a chair & the woman on the floor. told her to sit there. a word of it. Page 39 (continued) I placed a chair by his side & I could talk some with her, but he could not understand I noticed her & placed her by him on purpose to shame him but he did not suspect my plan— He was very smooth & clever, & amidst the con­ versation made some apologies for her being so homely— I replied that I supposed he married for love rather than beauty— We talked considerable, & told him what I thought of people of different colors uniting & he took it all very well. Mr. A. & C. came & when the man found he could not get married, left the house in a rage, declaring he would violate the ?th com­ mandment. Such cases frequently occur— The missionaries do not like to marry them, because they so often leave females in distress & never return to them. Yesterday Mr. A. married 8 couples of natives. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Nov. 8, 1832 Page 60 Evening.— There is now an interesting state of things at Kauai— There is quite a revival of religion— Mr. Gulick is ill— Mr. Whitney gone, so Mr. Bingham has gone there for a short time. Also, quite a revival among seamen at Lahaina-----0 glorious times---- Nov. 13th, 1832. Dear me what shall I do— So much is to be done that I know not where to begin-- I am tired of writing letters, but have not got through yet— Sea captains are constantly calling-- but they are kind— Capt. Bray ton has given me some pieces of sails, for house cloths,. &c-Reuben's profile hangs in my room & seems to be quite a curiosity to the natives— They often ask who it is— & when I have told them, they immediately ask if he is a negro— They think so because the profile is "ei^ieli" (black). Wednesday evening 13th I have gathered all the curiosities I can— here. If I could go to some other stations, probably I could get more— Perhaps I shall send more at some future time. It will depend something upon my hearing from you— If you are all pretty good & write me, I think you will hear from me again in this way. I would be glad to send something to all the good people of Monson who so kindly gave me money— I now enjoy the things I have purchased with it--The shells you will know now to distribute if you do not want them. I should like to send Chauncey Hall something as he is quite a naturalist. Perhaps I shall at some future time. I intended writing Mr. Ely & his church this fall, but perhaps I shall not until we are settled at our station— I have written till they all say stop-- Dr. Judd & all---you know writing is hard work--I doubt whether you can read what I have written-- Expect this will go next week. Thursday 14th. for the last time. Joseph Smith a sailor, called her last evening He is a member of Mr, Holmes church of N. Bedford— He seemed truly grateful for any favors-----It is a pleasure to see any one from our own country— & a pleasure to do anything for them-- �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Nov. 17, 1832 Page 6l Saturday morning 17 Nov.— The packet is in sight! Sabbath P.M. 18— You will see the news of yesterday's day & what, my friends, will you say? Clarissa expects to go amidst ignorant degraded filthy beings, & more than all they are cannibals— 0 may I live, as though every day might be my best. We are to go to the Marquesas Islands— & who but God knows our future prospects? I do not desire the future to be unfolded to my view— enough for me to know, what daily occurs. These may be the last letters I shall ever write my friends— My life may be destroyed by cannibals, but no matter if I am prepared to die...Take my_ life 0 ye blood thirsty men, but spare, 0 spare my husband & my child. I put more than ever the need of a holy heart— the necessity of being constantly prepared to meet death. "Create in me a clean heart 0 God & revere a right spirit within me"— 0 may we go with right hearts & labor for the Lord, that in the day of Christ we may rejoice that we have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain-- Caroline calls for me-- Pray for me dear friends---pray for us--------A men. Mr. A. has gone to preach on board a ship-- Thursday Morning 20th I have a family of six to wait upon, besides my baby— & feel that my strength is failing. I shall be obliged to go to a cooler station & get recruited before going to the Marquesas-- I have the same fault of doing with all my might that I used to have. You know we are connected with Alexander, & I suppose you would like to know something about his wife-- I do not wish or intend to say much about Missionaries for our wicked hearts do not become altogether good, with changing lattitude & longitude. Mrs. A. is a very clever woman. God. She is, I believe truly pious, & devoted to her She is naturally amiable, but very, very moderate. By kindness & affection, she �Nov. 20, 1832 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 62 will contribute to her husband's happiness, but will never probably be a very great help meet in labor. She knows nothing about teaching. Miserable as I am, I shall have to lead in that. Her advantages for improving the mind have been rather limited— & a want of smartness will ever prevent making amends for it. She has not been brought up in wealth, but ease, therefore, if work goes on, all is well, if not all is well with her. I will work. I cannot help it, therefore my course will be finished the quicker— & 0 if I were sure of heaven, happy shoud.^)l be in prospect of a short life. My dear friends I have but a short time to labor, I often think my life will be short— & then I think too of my babe— but God will take care of her-I wish you knew something about the missionaries at the Society IslandsIf I had time I will tell you— one thing I will mention— They have formerly thought best to keep their children with them, but that they find will never do. One missionary has a daughter who is a common prostitute— another has a son who is equally as bad— Thus the hearts of tender parents are t o m by the wicked conduct of their children. 0 may heaven protect my child from all harm-- Caroline was 4 months old last sabbath. She can bear her weight, her gums are swollen with teeth that are scarcely visible— in fact I suppose you will say wonderful, wonderful babe. She is a dear babe to us— but what awaits her in future we know not either wish too-- Nov. 23— Mr. A. is going away this morning to some other islands on business, to be gone a fortnight— & my box must be packed this morning— Take this box of things from Clarissa----May heaven bless you my dear friends is the prayer of your absent children--Clarissa. �SECTION 4 from Honolulu to Marquesa Islands Aug. 18, 1833 (incomplete) These two pages, numbered 11 and 12, are all that was found of a passage that apparently was written in the Marquesas, and tells of their arrival there. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong We hope to land tomorrow. Aug. 18, 1833 Page 11 Hapi is sick but very kind to us so far. August 18th /l833/. At length we have reached our earthly home. This is the first sabbath that ever was attempted to be kept on the shores of Nuhahiva, I suppose. We came on shore last Wednesday, but I have not got a moment to take my pen, before this & now I would not do it on this holy day, but for the oppor­ tunity of sending to the society isls by Capt. Bancroft. I shall not apologize for the sad aspect of these sheets for circumstances are all I could offer. When we reached the shore, we got quite wet from the surf, & as we walked on a few rods to our place of residence, the natives thronged us & almost deafened us by their noise. C. was frightened & cried in earnest. thronged also. We got to our home, & that was The chiefs of course were permitted to go in & we could do nothing for several hours, for want of room & air & strength. We left the ship after dinner & as our husbands had been obliged to work very hard at night felt the need of some refreshment. get it. None of our provisions were opened. accessable & that was all. a fire The question was what it should be, & how we should I had a bottle of black tea Mr. A. got the tea-kettle & our native man kindled not far from the house & boiled some water & I made some black tea in a little brown stone pitcher. it but salt. Then I made some peas & had nothing to season So our supper consisted of starch & tea. I cannot relish the pea at all without milk or sweetenings, of course did not eat— took a cup of tea only & that you know I am not remarkably fond of. I was hungry, & �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong had to remain so. Aug. 18, 1833 Page 12 Beside this supper on the table was a great dish of poi, that was brought by the natives, also many other things we had set there. The calf had taken all the milk, & C. was crying with hunger & would not eat pea. I felt more for her than myself, but could not relieve her. The surf was roaring like thunder a short distance from us & the noise of the natives almost deafened us— Much was to be done, &ws were all fatigued— & weak. Mrs. P. & myself, particularly so, being in like circumstances /I.e. being pregnant/, & having been very sick on board ship. Had I been at my fathers, I should thought myself unfit to do the least thing, but go to bed & have the best of care. I had scarce time to think of other circumstances, but did many things with my poor hungry babe. prostrate but was enabled to totter about. sent in by Hapi. It seemed as if I should fall We had no lights, but some nuts Our natives held them while we all worked with our might. We were obliged to improve the time, when the natives were asleep, although they did not leave us at an early hour. '0 the scenes of that day!' I felt that my life was in my hands, that I was a missionary, & indeed on heathen ground. I was too sick & tired to sleep or pray. C. rested well. Early in the morning our visitors came again & like the day before almost suffocated &stunned us. Had salt pork & bread-fruit for breakfast. strength to get dinner, so went without. day before— I think. Had not time or The day passed as confused as the I know something of the trials of the flesh, but little /This section ends here, as the rest of the pages are missing^/ �SECTION 5 from Marquesas to Honolulu March 28, 1834 - Oct. 9, 1834 The difficult task of trying to run a mission in the Marquesa Islands, and the despair of having to give up their station, is recorded here. By May, 1834 they were already back in Hawaii. The Armstrong's second child, William Nevins, was b o m during their stay at the Marquesas. On page 13 of this section, Clarissa talks about John Toohane, as an acquaintance of her brother and sister-in-law. John Toohane was a native Hawaiian who became a member of the sixth company of missionaries, returning to his home in Hawaii in 1833- �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong March 28, 1834 Page 1 March 28, 1834 /Marquesas/-Yesterday I sent a journal of 80 pages, together with some pictures to my friends— Capt. Basset took them & said he expected to see a Capt. at Tahaiti(!)T3°und direct to America— so in haste I sent it, & forgot to send a letter I have ready for Mother & Elizabeth--- March 2$th— Yesterday P.M. Mr. A. returned & says the people at Napo are f e w — Mr. Alexander has also returned from the Taipijs& says they are few & far between— The mountains are such, between the valleys, that he had to pull off stockings & shoes to climb up & down perpendicular /(?)— paper tom / . Everything in regard to supporting a/6p,ssion/(?) here is dark. /A/ sick man left us yesterday, much better than /when/ he came here— The capt. was very anxious to /paper torn/, but we would receive nothing— The pleasure /paper torn/ good is pay enough— The Capt. has been /reas/onable with us— has sold us provisions quite /gave/ Ms several things— He sent me a cheese, /paper t o m / piece of dried beef, several pounds of butter, /loaf/ of sugar, chocolate, a broom, 12 plates, some /paper torn/ & /some/ savory &c— for which we are truly grateful (?). They are divided among the 3 families-/Ft is/(?) custom among some missionaries to/sbaiV (?) presents — we do so— He has given to us all, /a/ barrel of oil & one of salt & a musket to Mr. Alexander. March 31st— Mr. A. & Parker have gone to day /to/ one of the Taipii valleys— so I have festened /i.e. festinated/ the /paper torn/ home (?) with my babies— sweet company too. /Paper torn & faded/ with some whales teeth, & N. is kicking and giggling (?) on the bed— I will improve the day in prayer (?). �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong April 4, 1834 Page 2 April 4th— I feel sometimes as if my life was only digging out— when I feel fatigued, exausted, & as if my last step had been taken before resting, something will call me to action again, & it is a drag, drag, drag— My feelings can only be known to myself— Although others may sympathize with us, they cannot suffer with us. My health is pretty good, or I could not endure what I do— Who can labor under such disadvantages & not be wearied? My feelings are so exceedingly tried (?), that I cannot rest nights— The reason when told may surprise my friends— It is this, that we have decided to go to the sandwich Isis, to abandon (?) this field of Missionary labor. We do not decide /paper torn/ from dangers that may attend us or from any other cause but the fewness of the people, & the difficulty (?) of access to them— There are small valley/s on/ this island, separated by mountains that are hazard(?)-ous to pass, on account of their rough /paper torn/ & the passages by water are some of them very (?) difficult. — So that if they have the gospel, missionaries must live among them, & the people /are/ too few in each valley for one missionary-- "Where (?) are so many fields ready for missionaries that (?) one man could preach to a vast multitude, our (?) husbands, after much prayer & reflection, do not /think/ it their duty to stay, where there is a prospect of doing so little good, when instead of preaching to a handful of people, they might preach to /paper torn/ thousands, & how much more good they /might do/. Surely it is better for five than one to be saved, twenty than ten— yet one soul is of vast �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong April 4, 1834 Page 3 importance— I feel for this people, we all feel for them— I feel reluctant to leave them. if we go. How can I go & leave a generation, who will doubtless perish If we stay they may perish, but there would be more hope for them— We dare not tell the people of our intentions lest they should rob or kill us­ A Capt. is in this bay, who said he was going to the Sandwich Isis.— but since he can get a recruit here, has concluded not to go— We spoke to him for a passage— but cannot get one-- Our prayer is that if our decision is wrong, that the Lord may frustrate our plan. The decision was made after a day of fasting & prayer— I sometimes think we had better go to America— perhaps we could be more /use/ful there, than elsewhere, since we have /bee&/(?) in the midst of heathenish abominations— /May/ heaven direct us in the path of duty /paper torn/ we delight to walk therein-Last Monday Mr. Armstrong & Parker visited /paper t o m / of the Taipii valleys— Collins & the young /paper t o m / went with them— while they trembled with /paper t o m / turned back as they were going up the valley (?). Mr. A. went on alone, to explore & get the /paper torn/ of the people— They are few— few— & surround rough high precipices— & at present we think, it /would/ not be safe for a missionary to reside /among/ them— If any one would like to be /killed (?)/ & eaten, he had better go to one of the Taipii /vall/eys & live. I cannot walk today— I scratched my foot a little & after a hard days work yesterday, it became inflamed & swollen, & with all quite painful. It is poulticed now— Yesterday I saw one of the chiefs if any such there are here, who said he was going to america in one of the ships— He & another man had been �Clarissa Armstrong Journal April 4, 1834 Page 4 quarreling & he in anger threatened to go away— It was several days ago— at the time of the quarrel he said he would kill us, although we were not concerned in the matter at all. He looks so angry that if I had not lived with such wretched beings, I should fear him— I asked him yesterday if he would cary letters to my parents— he said yes— I asked him how he could talk in America, for he would not l e a m the hamani (book) & he would be a horai (fool) when he got there— He laughed & said how indeed. We are truly like travellers in a thorny wilderness— but there will be an end---I have no school for women, & we have no schools, for the natives are so taken up with the ships— The women have full employ— We /paper torn/ them, one with a new cotton handkerchief /paper torn/ then another with a string of beeds (!), &c. &c— all /paper torn/ the rewards of wickedness— this is the /way(?_)7 white men conduct, when far from their homes /&/ friends— April ?th. Last Sat. P.M. I went with /paper torn/ to see a wooden god— It was lying on the ground, /it was in/ the form of a man, & partly decayed— Perhaps I should make it on paper— We also went to a great koeka /paper torn/ ground— where they formerly had their feasts— There /were/ several platforms of stones, all beautifully spaded by bread­ fruit & cocoanut & Pacific chestnut trees— I have /been/ so long confined to one little spot of ground, that /m^/ eyes were weary of looking day after day upon the same scenery, & I had almost come to the con­ clusion that there was nothing grand or beautiful here— but when I walked out last Sat-y, it appeared as fine as ever-- We entered a pretty neat native house & near it stood a tabu house, where no women are permitted to enter— They consented I went in & when I came out told them to come to meeting the next day �Clarissa Armstrong Journal April 7, 1834 Page 3 & see if I was dead— They replied I would not die in consequence of entering the house, but the women of Nuuhiu must not go in or they would die— We are still tried about leaving this place— We cannot get a passage— the Capt. who expected to sail there has concluded not to go. must say that I do /not/ feel quite ready to go. /away/— then I If we should be driven duty would be plain— We leave it with the Lord, & often pray for direction---- I have just finished a drawing of my ikoa (namesake) to send home— I never have practiced drawing from nature & it cannot be ex­ pected to be correct— It is said however to resemble her. mere chance for /_I am This must be a horai (a fool) at drawing— I have also been tak/paper torn/ of Niuuhiva, to send the board of missions John has gone to wash, Mr. A. has gone to the ship & here I am with my two babies— great fat N. is sleeping on my bed, & C in her cradle— She is quite ill with worms— I feel the need of some frocks for C— hers are faded & nearly worn out---She has to be changed quite often, when her bowels are irregular— She wears no other garment except a frock & Nevins nothing but a frock & diaper. It is necessary to keep as cool as possible & few clothes save work-- April 11th Yesterday was a day of joy to us. Capt. Green arrived from Oahu, & brought us letters &c &c— All of mine from America were dated in March & April 1833— Reubens & E's were written before the box I sent arrived— It seems you had looked in vain for letters— Well my friends, let us resolve to write all we can, & be /as patient/ as we can, until they reach us— /i wa^/ so glad to hear from friends that /I can(?_)y not express my joy— & perhaps had better keep silence— I have said that we resolved to go away— letters from the board throw us into difficulty again-- we wade in deep water all of the /time/. They say, if the mission is not taken, �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong April 11, 1834 Page 6 stop where you are— but we have taken it— & now, if we forsake it, it may throw a damp/er/ upon the churches that will not be soon nor easily erased— I must say, that with all our trials here, I had rather stay than go. If we die in the field of battle, it may do more good to the Christian world, than we could do among another people. husband's. His however wavers. But my judgment must of course yield to my I have been so tried in regard to leaving this people, though few, to go down to eternal death that it has disturbed my rest nights. Our feelings are tried on all /sides/— & amidst it all, tidings from America, /paper torn/ come to me that distresses me exceedingly. It is that Julia Williams has become a universalist. Poor weak girl— influenced to sell her soul, through the influence of a wicked man— 0, Julia, how shall I meet her at the awful but sure tribunal of Jehovah. I must write her, before any other one— I must warn her across the mighty ocean to forsake her abominable sins— I must write to the man who has ruined her— I cannot hold my peace. distressed for her. After hearing the sad news, I could not eat— I could only vent my sorrow & grief in a flood of /tears/. If I had heard she had become a /ink faded/ to become a missionary, I should not have been surprised. I have heard!!! I am But what /San/ it be true?!!------ 0 God save her— save her— before it be everlastingly too late--- �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong April 11, 1834 Page ? Letters from our brothers & sisters at the Sandwich Isis, have cheered us very much— It is a source of great pleasure to hear from them. I am glad we know them— We have also letters from many of the natives whom we knew, they show much kind feeling toward us & much pitty (!) --We females have received each of us pretty gingham dress, & some very pretty blue cotton handkerchiefs, some pretty gingham for children, coloured cotton thread & each a few yards of curtain calico from Brinsmaid & L a d d , the new merchants of Oahu— From N. Hampshire we have received a small box of /things/— such as remnants for children's clothes, a bed-/quilt/ of cotton cloth &c. &c. Capt. Green has given us a spy glass, which is of great value— If I should meet with a writing desk from some quarter I should be exceedingly glad— Monday 13th at sea on board the Benjamin Rush. This morning is calm & pleasant & I am not sick, but troubled somewhat with a dizziness in my head, owing to the motion of the ship. C. is running about, N is sleeping on the settee, & I have a borrowed desk & am writing beside him. I will go back to the 13 th of this month & tell particulars, so far as I can recollect. I will say first that Capt. Coffing had changed his mind again & concluded to go to Oahu & John & David our men were going with him, but he said he could not take us for want of room in the ship. I cannot say that I was sorry that we could not go with him, but I did feel sad at the thought of parting with John---how could I do without him? I was obliged to work /alone/ as it was— Well, on the 13 th Sabbath, we had crews were there. faded at our house, & the Capt. with some of /"their/ The Capt. stayed to tea— While at the table, it was proposed that Capt. C. should take us to Oahu, & Capt. Green take our goods /to/ the Society Isis— to be sent to Oahu the first opportunity perhaps sent on a whale ship, on a cruise �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong April 13, 1834 Page 8 to reach us we knew not when---It was consented to on all sides, & we were to go on board on Monday & sail early on Tuesday morning. We omitted all but work of necessity, but was quite busily employed most of sabbath night in preparing to leave— I did all of mine sabbath eve knowing my two children would occupy most of my time on Monday— Had not our circumstances been such as they were, I could not have worked on the holly (!) sabbath eve. Our whole mission worked most of the night— but fatigued as we were, we had no rest the next day— Before light on Monday work was commenced again— but it was not known to the natives until carpenters came from the two ships, to make boxes for bureaus &c. should plunder, & perhaps kill us. We dare not let them know it lest they When we told them that we were going, they began to flock around our houses, & some came in far greater numbers than we could ever gather on the sabbath. children. Our houses were surrounded by men, women & Our houses were kept fast or I know not what they would have done to u s — The men came with war spears, clubs, &c & c ---Mr. A. kept his musket standing near him & frequently took it up & looked at it. with all his might. to him. Mr. Alexander also had one, which I suppose was a guard Mr. Parker had not procured one. without glass. He kept at work He had cut windows & put in sash, The natives soon scaled the f e n c ^ & were at our windows. At Mr. P's they reached in poles & sticks & stole many things, bedquilts & c — At length they became so fierce that they pushed in the sticks at the back sides of his house & stole stole s t o l e . They stole when Mr. P. was looking at them— One savage looking fellow put his war spear into the window & was getting something from it, when Mr. P. went towards him with a stick— the blood thirsty, daring wretch immediately pointed the deadly weapon at the breast of Mr. P. with a countenance that showed he would gladly spill his �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong April 13, 1834 Page 8 (continued) blood— Mr. P. turned away & let him /stealy^. One time they were quarreling among themselves, & such was the noise & confusion that I must say that I thought we were soon to be plundered & what more I knew not— They seemed to be preparing for a battle, but somehow it subsided. Chiefs, if such any may be c/alled/, �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong April 13, 1834 were as bad or worse than any— There was none to protect us. Page 9 We were able to buy more spears, cl u b s , and other curiosities than ever before— Indeed we could get none before & then we could not get the war dress. The sailors came on shore to carry our things, but many were stollen, I cannot mention all— A chest of Mr. P.'s was broken open & a bedquilt stollen out— 2 bedquilts stollen in one day. stollen. Wash-bowls & all they could lay hands upon was Probably we shall not know all until we come to want the things. The Capt.s thought the females & children had better go before the guards (?). We went & were accompanied by many native females. me to the boat— she Hape's wife took my hand & led seemed quite affectionate— In the morning, w h e n c e first learned we were going, she caught Mr. A. by the hands & stood without uttering a word, with /Ris/ hands pressed in hers, & her eyes filled with tears, at first, some women who had collected seemed quite affected & repeated kanot-m to us many many times— & said don't go away— They called me to the window, to bring the children, & I could not refrain from weeping, to see so much affection expressed, & more than all to see the poor creatures whom I expected soon to leave for time, never to meet them, until I met them in eternity---It was well for us perhaps that we had no time to feeL,for it was a most trying hour— But I said we went to the ship. & there we had our hands & hearts full. We went about 4 o'clock P.M. Mrs. A., a child, Mrs. P a crying babe, & I with my two— C. afraid of the water. We were somewhat solicitous about our husbands, as they were amidst covetious, wicked natives. get away, & without a great deal of trouble. some of the time very rude. They did But they said the natives were Collins fired a small cannon, which he had, several times, which seemed to quiet them a little. The fences were broken down around our houses, & they were tearing & pulling the houses. At dark our husbands came. When Mr. A. came I was sitting on my rocking-chair, holding my two children, so much exhausted that I felt as if I couE sit no longer— �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong April 13, 1834 Page 10 There was not wind & we did not sail in the morning— Our husbands went on shore, & with some sailors, got the cow & our other cattle. calf the natives had eaten. The The cow we have, & get milk for our children— the others have been killed on board. Moana the young King, if there is any, was very anxious to go with u s — He came to the ship, but the natives soon came after him. He did not go— while the Gapt's were on shore the natives surrounded them with spears, clubs &c &c— & threatened to bind them if they did not bring them Moana. They promised, or I think perhaps they would have been killed— The natives were all in a tumult, & ready to fight— Moana was /sent(?}/. Honolulu May 17th. Saturday eve— & 9'o'clock. opportunity for writing since the above so abruptly closed. This is my first I am seated in my rocking chair with a small box on my lap for a desk— I have only time to say a few words— & that is, that I am almost vexed with Reuben, for letting my letters be published. They seem to me so flat, & not worth reading— Here­ after, please to keep my journal confined to our own family, & particular friends---good night---Monday morning 19th. city here. It is indeed true that we have no abiding It is emphatically so with regard to myself— Since my departure from America I have been tost upon life's raging billows & as yet have not found a home. When we entered Massachusetts bay I supposed that my voyages at sea were at an end— that my next removal would be to that world from whence no traveller returns. But you will have learned before this reaches you that that is not my home— Although I am not yet settled, but voyaging from place to place, time does not wait for me. I am hastening to the grave— where my grave be is known only to him who overrules all things, & in whose hand are the issues of life & death. will �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May 19, 1834 Page 11 Once I supposed my body would probably slumber in my own native land— but since I left that, I have felt that it might be swallowed by the great deep, or be devoured by monsters in human form, & my bones scattered & left to decay & be troden upon by cannibals— But through the tender mercies of a covenant keeping God, I am alive & well. A m refreshed by the society of dear fri ends, & nourished by the bounties of my Heavenly Father— It is evening now & I am alone in a pleasant chamber with my dear babes sleeping near me. Husband has gone to the seamens consert for prayer— In looking back upon the past, particularly the last year, my life is but a checkered scene of joys & sorrows. It has been something like what I ex­ pected a missionaries life must be, so that the light afflictions I have experienced have not produced sadness, or discouragement, but 0 may they "work out an exceeding & eternal light of glory &c"— may a recollection of them, ever lead me to the cross on Calvaiy, to him who has suffered & died for a polluted world. In him, may I ever trust— & with him 0 may I dwell, when time shall be no longer— The reasons for our leaving Nuuhina, I shall leave for husband to relate in a letter. Tuesday 20th. I have so many interruptions, that I cannot get along with anything— Now I will go back to Nuuh rsa & hastily trace our voyage here— I have told of our leaving but my feelings respecting it I cannot tell— I sup­ posed that it was best for us to come, but had feeling been my guide, I certainly should have remained, whatever the consequences might have been. The people were few in number, but their souls are precious in the sight of God. The thought was overwhelming, that their candlestick must be removed from them, & they left to go down to eternal death. This generation at least must be in a hopeless condition if we left them— but at the Sandwich Isis there are far greater numbers without the gos p e l , & must perish if it is not preached to them. Never shall I forget the moment of our departure from that land of darkness. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May 20, 1834 Page 12 I knew we must meet again in eternity & probably not till then. There I must be accountable, for all my conduct, thought & words towards them. They too in all probability must be lost. They who had been told of Jehovah & his word, who had treated his name with the most perfect contempt, & would not believe in him, must be accountable to the very being they despise. They had treated us, who went as ambassadors, for Christ with contempt & abuse, but our heavenly father did not suffer a hair of our heads to be hurt. I have told in the course of my journal of our trials, dangers &c. therefore shall not review them— Our mission at the Marquesas is at an end, but I shall not cease to think of it, or pray for them. While life remains— I feel how as if I had rather be there— I have, since we were appoin^d to that mission regarded it my home & field of labor, & am not a little disappointed in being deprived of it. My health for a time was such that I could not do much, but when it became better, I was happy at least in making some efforts, although unable to ac­ complish much--That people we leave with God— what means he shall use for their benefit is known only to him. He is a merciful being & will deal mercifully with them. Our voyage was upon the' whole pleasanter than former ones. The ship was large & we had our big settees, of which I have spoken before, on deck to lie upon---John had to stake the place of steward & we had no help from him. Just as we were ready to sail the steward belonging to the Capt. swam on shore. I did not vomit at all, but was very weak & had a dizziness in my head. excitement of leaving, & preparing to leave had quite exhausted me. Nevins was a very good baby & gave little trouble. that she wanted constant watching. The Little C. was so mischievious She troubled William very much. The state rooms were so warm, that we laid our mattrasses on the cabin floor & there slept— It so happened that my bed was in the middle & so short that I could not stretch myself out--- �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May 20, 1834 Page 13 I lay below with baby & husband on deck with Caroline— all the rest below---Sometimes I was at a loss to know whether I was sleeping alone or with Mr. Alexander or Parker— We were stowed close enough. We laughed at ourselves, when stacked out upon the cabin floor---Instead of two weeks as we expected, we were 4 in sailing to Oahu— We reached here on the 12th to the no small surprise of the Missionaries. Mr. Alexander came on shore first, & when they saw him they were very much shocked. The first thought was that he alone had escaped with his life---Just at night we all came on shore & found most of our friends in comfortable health— Mr. Shepard still alive but very feeble— Cannot continue long---We are at Mr. Johnstone's, in a very pretty coral house, built since we left. The contrast between this & Niuuhiva is so great that, I f e e l , in some respects as if in a land of civilization---But still it is very far from that. Wickedness abounds & the love of many waxes cold--- The external appearance of things has changed since we left— A new seamen's chapel & some other improvements, gives the place a new aspect--Thursday 22d— I sit down to write to day with no ordinary emotions of feeling. In consequence of getting no sleep last night I feel quite exausted (!)— but the scene of suffering I witnessed has done more to weaken me than the loss of sleep. I sat beside the bed of Mrs. Rogers, while a lifeless infant was taken from her by instruments. the fourth day since her last sickness commenced. Yesterday was The child had probably been dead two days— Her situation has been a most trying one. On account of her age difficulty was apprehended, & such has been, & is the result. She now lies in a helpless state— the placenta is not removed, & death is probably near. If she is a Christian as we do hope & trust, no matter when she dies— It is no matter when & where Christians die. The Lord's time is �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May 22, 1834 Page 13 (Continued) the best time— 0 may she & we all feel his gracious presence. She is almost or quite senseless— Father in heaven be thou near unto u s — I have not yet spoken of the joy & gratitude we felt, when we read letters & papers from home, which we found waiting here for us. Our hearts are filled with gratitude, for the request which the Lord has put into the heart of Reuben & wife respecting our dear C...— 0 that moment of separation— Can it be that my dear little C. must if s p a r e d , go far away— 0 God prepare us for the event. I am thankful for the favor, but the very thought rends my heart strings. Trials we must have— Amen. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May 27, 1834 Tuesday /May/ 27th speak of joy & sorrow— Page 14 Since I last wrote we have had occasion to Of sorrow for the sufferings of a fellow being, of joys that she is in heaven. Yes, we trust that Mrs. Rogers is in heaven. /May 23, 1834/— I wrote last on Thursday. Mrs. R's situation I told then— But the night before I was there, the Dr. tried with instruments to take the child away alive, but did not succeed. On Thursday night the placenta still remained the same— no change— medicine produced no effect— & inserting the hand was the last resort. It was done, & dreadful to tell, there was found in her another lifeless child. The thrill produced in the bosom of the sufferer & those who stood by her, I need not attempt to des­ cribe. Besides the females present was Dr. Judd & Rook (an Englishman) Mr. Bingham & Mr. Armstrong— Her sufferings were extreme, & every heart present was /melted/ to tenderness. They united in prayer before commencing— Another child was taken from her, & then both placenta's were removed without dif­ ficulty. But her sufferings had been so great & continued so long that she was exausted---Strength then seemed the only thing needed— as it was, a glimpse of hope appeared— but ah it was soon gone,— her pulse ceased to play, her breath failed, her eyes closed, & her soul, we trust was with God. I have been remind/ed/ of the mother's death bed so beautifully & touchingly des­ cribed by Pollock— The circumstances were not quite the same— but the closing scene, I have more particular reference too— when he says, "her eyes grew bright & brighter still, too bright for ours to look upon, they sit as sits the morning which goes not down behind the darkened west, nor hides obscured amid the tempests of the sky, but melts away into the light of heaven." Here I should say, that, when her sufferings were ended, or when the difficulties were all removed, Mr. B. asked her if they should pray again. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong 0 May 27, 1834 Page 14 (continued) yes was the reply— praise the Lord— praise him for his mercies to me— & pray that the sins which have caused me so much suffering may be forgiven— praise the Lord. These I believe were nearly or quite her last words---She has read the bible & places are found marked by her hand. One is--My heart & my strength faileth, but the Lord is my hope & my portion forever &c— " She seemed to have been anticipating death— with what feelings we know not, but we trust not with terror or dread. day PM— 3 o'clock. She was buried on Thurs­ The same P.M. before she was interred a girl who had been one of the King's mistresses was also interred. She was the daughter �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong of Governor Adams. May 27, 1834 Page 15 She has been for a considerable time, given up to wicked­ ness— drinking &c...(but this must never be told in print— remember) supposed she died in consequence of wicked conduct. It is 2 nights & days we were deafened with the heathenish wailings of a large company of natives— we are very near the house where she died. What I am going to speak of is..the contrast between the two characters— One p i o u s , the other given to wicked­ ness. The one put into a vault with great pomp & spendour, the body in a coffin of red velvet, richly ornamented— Wailing, firing of muskets, & music were heard on the day of her burial---The other was laid in a plain black coffin, without even a name upon it, & all the mourning was conseded in hearts that loved her— it was not false mourning— the musick was confined to a few vices of the brothers & sisters of this station. A prayer was offered & in silence her body was laid in the earth, with the two infants by her side— there to be until the resurrection. On that tremendous day their characters will be unfold/ed/— they will appear, as they are— I have never in my life seen anything that so strikingly reminded me of the parable of the rich man & Lazarus--Mr. Rodgers (!) remains, to mourn & weep over his loss for one he loved, the partner of his youth, but at the same time is comforted with the hope that she /is/ at rest in the bosom of her Lord--- On sabbath eve Mr. Bingham preached the funeral sermon at the Chapel from Philipians 3d-20th For our conversation— I am not very well— probably somewhat excited the last week. has been rather ill but is better--- C. Perhaps my dear f r i ends, or Reuben & E. in particular will be surprised to /hear/ that John Toohane is near the close of life— . Friday eve 30th— All are at meeting this eve— a preparatory meet­ ing for the communion of our Lord. Messrs. Bishop, Thurston, Forbes, Lyons, �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May 27, 1834 Page 15 (continued) Lyman, &c. with their families arrived to day. I am glad to see them. My heart feels heavy, although Last year we parted never to meet again, but in eter­ nity— But here we are— & 0 where are the dying Marquesians! On the 27th I commenced telling about John Toohane— but stoped to go & see him. to see him--- Mr. A got a horse & waggon & we went to Waitiitii 4 or 6 miles, �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May 30, 1834 Page 16 When we returned from our mission tour, & enquired for John, we learned that he had been married, was unhappy in his wife, was dejected & sick. His wife was something of a chief, a member of the church, & as was supposed a good woman— I knew her, as she was once my schollar— She has gone astray, & been excluded from the Church. She is with John now I believe— J. called to see us, & I should not ha/e known him, had I not been told he was here. His emaciated frame, & seated cough testified that he must soon die of a pulmonary disease. He was poor— said he had on all the clothes he owned— I gave him a new shirt— & we told him, that as soon as we got a station, he might if he choose go with us, & we would try to make him comfortable. heard he was dying & hastened to him. Last Tuesday, we We found him in a native house, lying upon mats, & comfortable as the natives could make him. He could speak only in a whisper— His mind seemed to be in a comfortable frame. We talked with him & with other things enquired if he had any messages to his friends in America, to Deac. Haskell— Yes, was reply. them. I have many things to say to Tell them I die in faith &c...Mr. A. will write particulars & I shall leave them for him. He conversed with difficulty— Mr. A. prayed with him. I told him I was sorry we were not so situated as to help him, & he seemed quite grateful for our attention & little favors. him I thought he was near death, but if he was a Christian it matter when he died. I told would /be/ no He said n o ----- & seemed to think as I did--- Mr. Bingham, Diel & Dr. Judd have also visited him— I wish very much to do something for him, but am deprived the privilege. Would see him daily if I could walk to him. 0 how I want to see father & mother, & Sally, Reuben & Elizabeth— What are they about now? I long to have them see our sweet babes— C. is very lively— she is a persevering little character— (Has been quite ob­ stinate, but is now quite well subdued---) changing circumstances so �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May 30, 1834 Page 16 (continued) often is unfavourable to government---Sometimes I am not able to govern her. There is a maternal society formed here— & we want publications from America to assist us. Some have been recieved— & I must just say to Reuben, that he must help us in this way to train up is healthy— her eyes are growing dark— his little Caroline- Now a dark grey. She Mrs. Diel came into our chamber the other day & took up Reuben's profile as it stood upon the window & said who is this, Caroline is just like it— Little N. is fair, & has fine blue eyes— he is sweet--- �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong June 4th /1834/. June 4, 1834 Page 17 I am quite fatigued this eve— It would hardly be expected that I should have an infant school in chargey besides my two babies^ but such I have****commenced yesterday more than 20 missionary children. & have General meeting also commenced yesterday. Little C. goes with me— she can clap her hands & lisps tay away (stay away— ) 0 is it not a pitty &c— Baby goes too. May /June/ 13th I ha?e not written— not because I had nothing to write, but because there has been so much to occupy my time daily. The infant school I cannot do much for, with the care of my 2 children---I am ve^y much confined at home. Diell— The last week have visited Mrs. Hinckley & Mrs. Several of the sisters of the Mission have been quite ill so also have the children. a drove of children. meeting. There are 26 missionary families at this station now, & Some are crowded enough. This we expect during general There were several feeble ones among us, & some nearly helpless. Mrs. Spaulding, Mrs. Chapin, Mrs. Smith, & Mr. Shepard, can do nothing, or sit up much. Mrs. Bishop, Thurston & Lions /Lyons/ appear to be the healthiest. There seems to be several classes among us in regard to health— I belong to the class of lean ones, & perhaps the 2d class in regard to health, if we divide them into 4 classes. Mr. A. to the first, or healthy class, Mrs. Hitchcock, a very dear friend of mine, stood on the 1st class, the first year, but now in the 3d. I seem to have a pretty good constitution yet, & probably all my 111 health since I came here has been owing to over-exertion. impossible to avoid many times. This it is When I get a little rest, & some recruited, 1 feel quite well---I wish I had some of Dr. More's essence of life to strengthen me when exausted. grave. I do not expect much rest, until I rest in my I have been tossed about so much that without a pretty good constitution, I must have been helpless before this— after all my constitution is not strong, �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong June 13, 1834 but has a kind of toughness about it. Page 17 (continued) The first year we were here I hurt myself in writing— had nothing but a low stand, & had to sit upon a half bend— I have never had neither have I yet conveniences for writing. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong June 13. 1834 Page 18 I have needed a desk more than the value of 10 would be in A m erica---C & N have had sore eyes— C is learning to talk quite fast. She tries to speak sentences, but makes many of the words as she goes along. We go to native meeting, also to English at the seamens Chapel— It is pleasant to see so many white faces--June 24th Tuesday eve— to write a few lines. makes me glad. is like it. Have just got my babies asleep, & sit down My head is crazy, because I am so glad— News from home I am so glad— so thankful— so happy--- What earthly pleasure Letters from the following persons— Father, Sophia Shirtliff, Rev. Daws Clarke, Mr. Davis, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Simeon Collins, Mrs. Taylor, Milton Knox, Angeline Case & her sister, Andrew Porter, Reuben & Elizabeth— I rejoice & am thankful for them all. The said Chest has arrived & in p er­ fect order— every thing verry- verry acceptable— & just what I want. The bonnet is very pretty C is pleased & calls it bo n n e . very pretty & acceptable. The frock & frock patterns I think Mother's taste is pretty good. The bonnet & frock good taste— the prettiest I have seen or that is to be seen among us all. So says Mrs. Johnstone, with whom we are stopping---The chest we shall value very much. It is not defaced much. shoes, & everything just right. The spoons, spirit gum, sugar's— flannel, Thanks for the corsets, for they are the only ones I now have— through a mistake mine are all left behind to come here after. spruce. The stock is beautiful, & makes husband hold up his head & look quite The gridiron &c. have been exibited & was quite a curiosity— veiy glad of toys, they do not grow here--- Had there been some fine muslin I should have liked it, but this wish was unknown— the coarse muslin comes just right for a baby cover--- We were glad of all the letters, but none gave us more real pleasure than Father's excellent letter. from writing us, at least every year. He cannot be excused any more But I am disposed to lecture mother a little— She has been very kind in sending us things, but where is her letter? Sally's presant (!) was acceptable very, & her pieces �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong of calico— 0 the diapsr has an Edwin Armstrong. June 24, 1834 thanks thanks for it. Page 1$ Who is the Mr. Russell who I must write them— love to our namesakes— I will write their parents to Clarissa C. Bradley. Poor Julia Williams. is pained for her— I will write to Sophia S h i r t l i f f . My soul Thanks for her apron & bag— Mr. A. ha^ recieved a barrel from his friends containing dried apples, pe a c h e s , a small jar of preserves, & a small box in the Barrel containing a black fur hat, a calash for C, Cloth for / a / pr. pantaloons & a pair of shoes for myself— all in perfect order. I never ta^ed better fruit in my life. was put into a brandy barrel— It is delightful. It Brothers & sisters eat with us, as there is no dried fruit in the mission except what is sent by friends--I think much of our friends in Pennsylvania. are they the most illiterate. They are not literary, neither They manifest much kindness towards us. Mary writes very interesting letters & seems to be growing in grace & knowledge. From Westfield a box came directed to Mr. A. Bingham, Gulick, Baldwin, & myself. containing bundles for Mrs. There were also articles made by a sewing /class/ in the Academy & sent to us, who have mention of that school. Many articles were of unbleached cotton— just right— we can hire natives to work for us with them— & thus save our own strength for other purposes, clothe the natives & make them industrious. iosities to that school. As soon as I can I shall send some cur­ 0 how I feel, to know that friends are so kind. feel unworthy of it all— I hare not earned what I have recieved. better God is to us than even our dearest friends--- I But how much Little C. is talked of much & has many presants, but little N has not even one kiss— But he was unknown when they were written. of him than of C. If Miss Trescot were to see him she would say no less He is now as pretty as C. was, & as sweet— . �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong June 24, 1834 Page 20 He is a stout fellow— has fallen from the bed twice, can say dad dad dad & is going to have teeth soon--- C. is learning to talk quite fast, & tries to call her grand-parents, uncle & aunts by name. sewing & says for a needle to sew teedle a to— She is quite fond of The bundle from Blandford I was glad of & think much of it, as it was made by those little misses whom I knew. The quilt is now on my bed, & all the girls have been talked of, who made it. I shall write them— I think there had been some sugar plums in the bundle which /illegible/ & spoiled all the remnants of calico but one. The Westfield box was much injured— particularly the books & letters. things were cotten. Some It had not been taken care of I suppose, on the ship. Several other individuals had boxes, the contents of which were much injured or entirely spoiled. The book from Mr. Davis I am very glad of— We want the new publications, to keep up with the times, or we shall degenerate. There is a greater tendency to it /in/ heathen lands than elsewhere— everything around us is darkness, when at our station, & we become indifferent to our­ selves— which is not right. When at this station it is necessary for us to pay more regard to dress, than when at our station alone, but I think at no place, we should become quite regardless of it, for our influence would be less & less beneficial to natives. June 2$th At best they are slovens. 0 how rappidly time rolls away, & as rappidly are we decending (!) to the grave, & the judgment. Death itself & the grave have no terrors to me, but E t e r n i t y , 0 Eternity— that will surely come. am I prepared for it. state— I see so much How illy I often fear respecting my preparation for a future �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong June 29, 1834 Page 21 sin remaining in my heart, that I am often cast down on account of it. My purpose is to live for God, & my only hope is in his mercy, through the merits of his son. Mr. Shepard is still living— one day is confined to the bed, the next perhaps walks out. It matters not how soon he dies for we believe his lamp is burning— he is ripe for heaven. Mr. Gulick is feeble— disease in his head— I do not think he will labour much more. Our children are troubled with sore eyes & diarhea— (I will mention that the King is in a terrible state— He has attempted taking his own life— Upon peril of live/life/ do not publish this hint.) Letters ha?e come back here in papers, that were written by individuals to private friends, without the least expectation of their being published— Some of the foreigners have told the King & chiefs about them, & as they are respecting their own characters, they are somewhat amazed— I know not what the result will be. It is dangerous to have any thing published that is unfavorable to the foreign residents here, or to the natives, because it is used to injure the progress of Christ's cause. You my friends are comeing (!) to the true state of things here— you & the world have seen only the bright side. The board in their publications respecting the S. Islands, have more correct views than formerly. Last Wednesday we females met & formed ourselves into a maternal association. Friday evenings & Saturday P.M. we have prayer-meetings--- Nevins says dad dad dad— C. tries to talk— much business to do, among the gentlemen---Some is trying. Missionaries have many unlooked for, trials, such as our friends cannot know & sympathize in. Grace grace is what we need--July 2d I have just been down stairs to cut a shroud for John Toohani— yes, John has gone to his eternal home— & 0 may his soul rest in peace. July 4th Jones. To day I have attended an American Celebration— speech by A famous dinner by foreign residents was prepared �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong July 4, 1834 Page 22 but no missionaries except Mr. & Mrs. Johnstone were invited. Dined at Dr. Judd's & at 5 o'clock, saw John Toohani put into his narrow house, to rest until he is summoned to the general judgment--July 5th have been looking over some Springfield papers— & saw an account of "the Devil's deacon"— I think he is probably my old neighbour, & the buyer perhaps Ben Noble. There is a temperance writer in that region, it seems his sitnature is R— . Well our station is appointed at last on Maui— 4000 people- Monday morning 7th Last Saturday evening I saw & heard the most interesting sight my eyes ever beheld, or my ears ever heard— It was a dying Christian. It was Mr. Shepard on his death bed— He has been ill a long time, & several times, it has been supposed he was near the end of his life. But strangely he has survived. His complaint was consumption— several years sickness must of course reduce his flesh, & leave a mere skeleton. His sickness has been so long, that he was well ripened prepared for death. & When I saw him he was labouring for breath, but yet conversed with some effort, & seemed to be swallowed up in God's will. We went in & Mr. A. as Mr. S reached out his hand took hold of it & said brother I am sorry to see you so much distressed— he replied why so if it is God's will— His will is the best & desire to be swallowed up in it--His language was all submission, & peace. He conversed much— Some one said his pulse flutters— he said, soon the golden bowl will be broken, & the silver chord loosed, & then all its troubles will be over. us to sing, Sweet is the word. He requested My God my king & then asked Mr. A. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong to pray— July 7, 1834 0 it was a happy sight. I loved to look upon him, & regretted that we could not sing the dying Christian. than I did his--took my hand. Page 23 I never envied a situation more 0 may I remember & proffit by what he said to me as he He says Mrs. A. you must soon be brought to this state— & see that your work is done quickly. I stood by him some minutes, while he held my hand— & as he was panting for breath, I said "cease fond nature, cease thy strife & let me languish into life"— He continued to converse— & when told it might hurt he said no it will not hurt me I love to talk---For me to live in Christ & to die is /illegible/ he said with a smile as he looked up at Mr. A. We left him before 9— & at midnight word came that he was dying. Mr. A went & also other members of the mission. distressed. yield. His death was a struggle Happy thrice (?) happy man. his Lord, who shall be? He was senseless & much it seemed as if nature would not If he is not happy in the bosom of Last night Mr. A sat a part of the night by the corpse— to day at 4 o'clock it is to /be/ buried. July 17th Since my last date, some changes have taken place with regard to myself— I am now occupying a small house that was built for Mr. Fuller. grass. It is perhaps 4-feet sqr— Has 3 small windows & a door. or any being, except my 2 children--house, in a c o m e r of his yard. Is made of dobies, & covered with I am here too, without a husband The house stands near Mr. Rodger's Mr. R. is absent, so I am quite alone, except an old native man & his wife & child, who live with Mr. R. from Mr. Johnstone's to day. Moved Mr. Gulick & his natives helped me— Husband left last eve for Maui— He has gone to see Hana our appointed station, & make some preparations for us to go get a �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong house ready &c— July 17, 1834 Page 24 Cannot calculate how long he will be absent— perhaps 4 weeks or 6— & perhaps more. I expect to be quite lonely— but since it is necessary for him to go away, I prefer staying alone, & intend to write as many letters as I possibly can, for we expect an opportunity to send to America in a month--- Husband has left letters ready for home one long one for Reuben- Think I will perhaps send my journal— perhaps not. How I should love to run home & stay while my dear hus. is gone, & then return— 0 it would be too much for me to enjoy--The generall (!) meeting closed yesterday & the missionaries have gone home. I have been so busy to day that I have not felt lonely— that is to come. C. is quite good company now— she talks most of the day except when she takes her nap about eleven. She grows fast---There is not a more healthy child in the mission than C. & surely not one so full of life. Mrs. Thurston & some of the ladies had a party last friday of little folks in Mrs. Bingham's yard. C. had a note with an invitation, & I glad enough to be released from her a little while, sent her in good season. plain cake. They had bread, milk & water & some After that they had a fine play— & C. got the name of being the wildest & most lively of all. She plays with all her might, & if she falls down & get a pretty hard bump, she jun^gs up & says "pall down" down) & goes at it again. I have my hands pretty full. If I had not two children, I should think that I could not take care of them. very strict with myself in regard to C. (fall I have to be I do not wish to make an old woman of C. while she is a baby, but must restrain her, watch myself, &c— She is quite a little character for imitation & will take as much liberty as she can get. 0 may her heart early be a subject of savaing /saving(?)y grace is my daily prayer— I sometimes feel that it will be so - - Our little N. that was called by his father so coarse when little, is now said by many to be the prettiest babe in the mission. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong July 17, 1834 He is indeed a sweet babe— sits alone now. speak so of my children. inable sin. Page 25 I know it appears like vanity to It is foolish— & 0 may I be saved from that abom­ If my children are b o m of the spirit of Christ, it is enough. 0 may it be so in regard to them--- They are now sleeping sweetly. I must retire— so good night dear friends--July 20th enough. Do not go to meeting to day, because I do not feel well A m not as well lately as when I came here. The climate of Oahu I think is not good for me,— I feel the loss of my dear husband, but otherwise am glad to be alone. enjoy it. It is such a rare thing to have retirement that I do When we get to our new station I shall probably have solitude enough. Yesterday we heard the most distressing news from Hawaii— vis. that Mr. Douglas of whom I have spoken, was found dead in a pit with a wild b u l l . Mr. Diell wrote us & said that darkness was resting over it all— That he is dead is certain, but the circumstances of his death we have yet to learn. was a man of much intelligence & information. with him. He Mr. A. was quite acquainted I have seen him often & our little Nevins has had many a fine tossing from him— I can see how his body looked, but I cannot now see in imagination his soul. He lived without God & died without him. He troubled himself very little about serious things, but now he sees the folly of neglect­ ing his soul, rather than worldly objects. July 27th Saturday eve— Have got along through the week, & about all I have done was tend babies & lie on the bed. is too debilitating for me. A m not well. I have been quite alone. quite ill, had a high fever, & slept very little. This climate One night C. was taken I got along as well as I could through the night, & early in the morning sent for Mr. Bingham, several rods from here. while some oil (Dr. Judd was gone). He gave her a dose of calomel & after a & she got better. On Thursday night about midnight, I was taken very sick & distressed at my stomach, with vomiting & purging---It was I suppose a �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong July 27, 1834 sleight (!) touch of the chorea— Others have had it. Cholera, yet many natives have died with it. in the morning sent for Dr. Judd. took her home with him. Page 26 Not the real Asiatic It is a little like it. Early He gave me some medicine, dressed C. & I succeeded in dressing myself & Nevins, & made my bed, but not without much pain & distress. A native woman came in after a while & took care of N. while I lay on my bed. The medicine relieved me, & the pill of opium I had taken made me feel quite bad (?)— The disease we re­ moved, but I was so sick that I could not sit up a minute, or take any food. C. cajne home & I then thought of home. Sick & unable to stir. husband gone & on me was resting the care of my two children. was obliged to get off from the bed, to wait upon my babes. fed. My Sometimes N. had to be Towards noon Mrs. Smith heard I was sick & came in— she was not well, but fed N. took C. home with her, & sent me some food (but I could not eat it). She has been very attentive & kind & I shall ever feel grateful for her kindness. She is the Miss Davis of whom I have spoken before, who came out with Capt. Hinckley, & married here. She came to meet her lover here. Smith is now quite lame with the rheumatism. Mr. They are a few rods from us. They expect sometime to go home— I do not know how soon, perhaps in 2 or 3 years. I will write her place of residence when I learn it. It is in Mass-ts. Well, so I continued through the day— a native woman slept in the room at night. I rested pretty well & to day have been better, but am weak— feel quite fatigued. All the writing I have done this week has been a letter to Sophia Shirtliff & one to Father— Children asleep— but my dear husband has not returned. I shall hope to see him next week. Mrs. Smith has just sent me a bit of beef for a stake (!) in the morning. But I should mention that we have heard of another distressing death this week. Capt. Dowset, from England who has been here with his family two or three years, has gone out recently in pursuit of shells— The vessel touched at some recently discovered island & went on shore armed— The natives were so kind that the 3d time they they (!) went unarmed & �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong July 27. 1834 Page 27 somehow got into difficulty with the natives, & some of the crew were killed. Some escaped, & say that the natives were beating Capt. D. & killing him. When the news came, Mrs. D. (she has 3 children) was almost crazy— but I suppose she is better without than with him. happy together. Neither pious & not veiy Those who returned in the vessel give different accounts of Capt. D. & it is thought he may /be/ living yet. send a vessel immediately there. Poor man!! So they are going to If he is dead, he was illy prepared for it, & if living I fear will be no better prepared— 0 that the affliction may be a blessing to the souls of his wife & children. �July 30, 1834 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 28 /Note: This page was continued on the back of page2$ by mistake, as noted later in this passage Tuesday /Jul y / 30th Quite lonely to day— have been reading over E's journal which commenced last May. seem almost to talk with her. A m glad she writes so many little particulars— otherwise I should not get them. her this evening if I can. I see her when I read her journal, & Miss P. Hamilton is mentioned & will write I received a letter from her by Mr. Diell. Husband d.oes not come home yet— I have been quite ill since he left--But I find I have made a mistake— The next page should take the place of this— but I must go on for babies do not allow me to write much. An English Man of War is here, & two natives are to be executed on board to day for killing an English Capt. on some Island a year ago--The wind blows most terribly & the atmosphere is filled with sand. It is now PM. & have continued to read letters from home when babies were still. I always cry when I read letters & journals from friends. not because I am sorry to hear, but because I cannot help crying. unworthy of so much kindness. It is I feel �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Tuesday August 4th August 4, 1834 Mr. A returned August 1st. Page 29 I was just getting my children to sleep, not at all expecting their father until morning, when suddenly he came in. We were glad enough to see him. I had not even seen the vessel coming in. August 23d What few things we have are now on board the Packet, & in a few hours we expect to sail for our station. I have at length got a desk, & if ever one was glad I am, for I have been put to so much inconvenience for want of one. It is a splendid one too, a Chinese one— different from any one I ever saw. It is quite large and a good deal of brass trimming on it— besides the usual places in a desk— there is a part that stands up when open & in this is a fine portfolio. There are also 3 small drawers extra. good an one, but could get no other. The price was 18.00 seed, handed— gave Mr. A's old watch & 4 of his shirts. now & I had his. I do not deserve so I almost wish Reuben had it I have also a clock— for which I gave a gold chain �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong August 23. 1834 and the musket we had at Nuuhina. Page 30 It is a large wooden one— 3 fet. long perhaps— a pretty face— & a looking glass in it which I value— strikes & has also an alarm. The case is beautiful— was made to stand on a shelf, or something like it. I have also a side-saddle for which I exchanged my l e g ­ horn bonnet. There I could scarcely spare it, but as the people where we go are scattered, I thought it better to do without a bonnet, than not visit the people. My calash is nearly worn out, but shall get along somehow. leave a few letters to go home soon. I The ship is just in sight & bound to America. Sabbath P.M. Haiku, Mauii. Perhaps I can say I have at length got home. Yes, we are now at our appointed station, & Mr. A. preached this morning to more than 1000 people— do not know what our regular congregation will be. they can be persuaded to come. There are people enough if There is something pleasant in the thought of being at home, however homely &or lonely it may be. After being tossed about as I have been, from place to place, & in such uncomfortable circumstances, it is indeed pleasant to get home. But I need not be dissatisfied even without an earthly home, for our blessed Master had not t h a t . may mine at length be there. His home was in heaven & 0 0 the responsibility of my situation!! Thousands of immortal souls, will be looking to me for an example, in temporal & spiritual th ings. On me in a great measure will depend �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong their future destiny. August 24, 1834 Page 31 My conversation should be in heaven, & my life one devoted to Godliness. May the Lord give me grace & wisdom to perform the part which is allotted me, in a manner that shall be acceptable to him. 0 may I do it, so that I shall be able to render an acceptable account unto him of my stewardship when I shall be no longer in his service. 0 may I be the humble means of pointing many female heathens to that salvation which they shall obtain & which alone can make them wise here & happy hereafter— Amen & A m e n . Sept. 12th Oahu. I will now give a brief outline of our voyage from We left August 23d on Saturday 4 o'clock. We had gathered what things we could to keep house, & from the herd of cattle at Oahu, we were allowed a poor cow & calf, & a young heifer. Our expectation was to have gone direct to our station, but our passage was so rough, that we thought best to stop at Lahaina. We were in sight of the high school sabbath eve but were becalmed & did not come to anchor until Monday about 10 o'clock. one, but very rough. Our passage was a quick We were in the Packet, & had a pretty good rocking. We had not been on board long until I had to take my birth which I did not leave until we got to anchor. As usual, I had a real time of vomiting & took nothing but cold water until we got on shore. it with our two babies. Husband was sick too, & we had a time of They were both sick, & vomited, but soon got over it. I do not know of anything that makes one feel so indifferent to life & every thing else, as sea sickness. It makes one spew at everything. it know nothing about it— It is horrid!! thing is so uncomfortable, dirty &c. Those who only read of Besides, on a small vessel, every One may expect to eat, smell, & lie in dirt, which of itself is enough to make one sick. A small craft, crammed full, pigs, cattle & lousy, noisy negroes, & as many other �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Sept. 12, 1834 Page 32 dirty things as could be got would be some things, like a vessel belonging to the natives. I have sometimes thought of food, which if cooked clean I could eat, but when brought me, it only sets me a vomiting--was never made for a sailor. We stopped at Mr. Richards. I am sure I We made prepara­ tions for going a part of the way by land, & a part in a canoe, & send the Packet on with our goods. But the wind was so strong that Mr. R. thought I could not go, & the conclusion was, that Mr. A. go & return in a week for me. But we were so unfortunate as to loose our heifer. She got hurt on board the Packet, & to save the meat she was killed at Lahaina. I spent a week very pleasantly at Lahina (!), but was quite anxious to get to our station. Called on Mrs. Chapin & Mrs. Spaulding frequently. heart to see them, both so helpless. It always pained my Mrs. S. has a child younger than C. running about without a mother to watch her infant steps. Mrs. C-on her bed- Mrs. S's disease is in her back, & Mrs. C's in the intestines. will ever, probably, have good health--- Dr. C. thinks of going to America. I think both he & Mr. S. ought to go with their families. there is little prospect of their ever having health. they stay? Neither Physicians think If so, why should If they could have the kind attentions of a mother or sister, & be treated as such feeble ones should be, they might have health, at least comfortable. Now if they wish to ride, instead of an easy carriage,as they should have, they must either be carried by natives, or lie on their beds. Their husbands have the care of them, the housework & children— & Mr. S. has the care of one child & will soon have to take charge of another. he do for the heathen in such circumstances? What can & what can a husband do to gratify the appetite of a very weak & delicate stomach? A wife would rather suffer than call upon a husband constantly— It seems to me to be a plain matter of duty to go to America, when in �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong such circumstances. Sept. 12, 1834 Page 33 I hope & pray it may never be my duty to go home, & yet shall not go probably unless such are mine & my husbands. I have cause for gratitude that my own health, that of my husband, & children is so good— Ny feeble health since we came to the islands, I attribute to hard work, & u n ­ comfortable circumstances. Yet I must admit that I do yet feel the effects of my voyage from America. Mr. S. & C. will yet go to America with their families.----------Well, the week passed pleasantly in Mr. R's family— They have 7 children. Mrs. R. is rather feeble, but with help from natives & Miss Ogden they get along very well. Have a convenient house & all things convenient around it, which seems to be even more necessaiy here than in America. Their house is nearly covered with grape-vines, which are filled with beautiful grapes once a year. The season was just past when I was there. Sept. 2d. Mr. A. returned & on the 3d we left early in the morning for Wailuku, Mr. Green's station. & natives to rowe (!). We were in a single canoe which had a sail It proved to be leaky & the only way I had to keep my feet from the water was by breaking a stick of sugarcane & laying them across the canoe, just above the water. I sat upon a board across the canoe, until I had vomited & was so sick I could sit no longer. Then I got down upon the sugar cane & there sat until my limbs were so tired that I began to fear they would not be easily straightened. It was like sitting in a half bushel. Nevins was on my lap a part of the time, sick as I was. take care of him, & Mr. A. kept C. A native woman helped They were not sick but slept a good deal. Thus we sailed 13 or 18 miles & 0 how tired I was. cart for us, which was waiting at our landing place. Mr. Green had sent an ox I was glad to change my position, but that soon became wearisome to me, having to sit like a monkey squat on the bottom, or with husband's old cloak under me. rode 12 miles farther. The oxen were Thus I �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Sept. 12, 1834 Page 34 old & the natives that drove them awkward, & I had to ride slow, besides having a thorough jolting. It /was/ sometimes as if I should fall to pieces. The fields through which we passed were level, but there /were/ some stones & ,ocks & ditches to pass. The scenery was fine— Large beautiful fields & the prospect of the mountains & hills were fine, all was green. goats were grazing in different places & some cattle. Large flocks of The large fields re­ minded me of the extensive fields of grain which I have so often seen waving in my native land, but they were all covered with grass instead of grain. About 2 o'clock we got to Mr. Green's where we were recieved kindly & our appetites were satisfied with some good bread & butter, hogs rib, sweet pota­ toes, squash, potatoe pie & Ohahu (!) pie. 0 it is pleasant to be recieved kindly by friends & partake of the bounties which providence gives them, when we are wearied with travelling. should ever keep it in mind. All this kindness comes from the L o r d — & we We spent 2 nights there— Mr. G. has been build­ ing a very pretty stone house— a two story one, so they are quite comfortable. He labors hard for the heathen. & does what she can. station. Mrs. G. has scholls (!) On friday morning we set out again in the cart for our We also took a horse & I found it more comfortable riding on the saddle than in the cart. of the children. to pass. Is a very active man. Mr. A & I rode alternately in the cart & took care Thus we rode through fine scenery but had some deep ditches Most of the way it is level. We found our house on the side of a hill, where the cold bleak wind sweeps by it, & gives us a touch as it passes. From the sea, it is perhaps ten miles to the top of the /mountain/. Most of the way a gradual ascent— /We/ are not far from the water, but out of its �Sept. 12, 1834 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong noise & unpleasant smell— perhaps a mile from it. & west, it is level, with now & then a hill. Page 33 On each side of us east The scenery is beautiful, & hope I shall sometime on paper give my friends an idea of the beautiful landscape which is spread around us. eter stands at 80 to day. It is a carpet of green. The thermom­ The cool wind is blowing & I have to keep the doors shut— clothing that would burthen me at Oahu, makes me only comfortable here. The change of climate affected me so much, that a few of the first mornings made me shiver with the cold. ing. I find a flannel shirt comfortable every morn­ It is sometimes much cooler than it is now, so we shall find use for thick clothing, though ours is not all here. frock— hope it will /come/ this f a l l . use now. I feel the need of my sircassian The flannel that mother sent comes into I have just taken off a blanket for baby, of it. Our house is smaller than the house we had at Nuuhiya, & leaks badly when it rains, for which I am sorry— It is a new house. The floor is of mats laid over stones & grass— Partitions mats— We are so much more comfortable than when we landed at Nuuhina, that I think we are well off. We have enough to eat— such as berries (?), fowls, sweet potatoes, taJ3&, bananas, fish &c. The shrimp, such as C.S. Stewart said jumped down Capt. Finch's throat are plenty here, & much loved by the chiefs. cooked some, & Mr. A. eat them— relish them. I have They are so much like bugs that I cannot There is a kind of lobster twice or three times as large as the lobs&er in America, which I am very fond of. small kind of fish which are fine. Also a large kind, & a Also a kind of shell fish, resembling in taste & appearance /ink faded/ clam. They are fine. I have some of the �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Sept. 12, 1834 shells to send home, with other presants (!). strung on grass. Page 36 We had some grass-hoppers They are very much like the large green grasshopper that I used to see at home— The natives love them very much. & plenty of fine onions & cabbages. We have some eggs— Twice in the year, there is for a short season a berry called Ohahu— It is we think equal to the American whortle­ berry (or hudleberry). They grow on the mountain, & we can get them. pig has been given us, but it was so poor that we did not kill it. one for cloth, & kill it this P.M. those days are past. One We got Once hogs would have been given us, but The first thing eatable, that I saw after our arrival was a few eggs, for which the man asked 29 cts. money, but the word of God. We told him we did not bring The latter he did not choose to take. shall have our food all to buy as they do at Oahu. I fear we We have but little fur­ niture, & have room for but little— My desk stands on two rough boxes in my sleeping room. I have a large coarse table, which I had made for ironing & c — On one end of that we eat, while my two bucks of water stand on the other. Four natives are with us, but awkward enough. hope after a while. They will l e a m to work I The man that will hold the office of cook, has no shirt on & I dare not give him one yet— Natives are so deceitful that we have to look out for them. I never worked harder in my life than since we came here, yet I have often as hard. I get so tired that I cannot rest. things in order, so that I can have a school f<car-the women. &c to do, & am quite behind hand in writing letters. also I want to get I have mending I must drive at that a while, �Sept. 12, 1834 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong the language— I see so Page 37 much to do that I know not haw or what to do first. I long to be doing something directly for the natives. c&pends on me, & therefore must do much. 0 what can I do with my two babies— Nevins I must wean— His teeth are troubling him. chair— & is a fine little boy. I feel that much He creeps & stands up by a C. is active as ever & talks quite prettily. I must commence teaching her to read. I must leave this & go to mending stocking s . Sept. 15th 1834— I have just commenced to day writing letters for America— but it is rather a late hour. ably have much time to write. time. Nevins is not well & I shall not prob­ I have not had a good night sleep for a long N. is so restless. Have just been sewing together my journal to send— by & by— I want to take a view of our station to send home, but shall not probably this fall. Sept. 21st sabbath. To day have attended meeting at an old shell of a meeting house a few rods from u s , where the natives have held m e e t i n g s . There were probably 1000 people, & not near all in the house, for want of room. The people sit on the ground, as we should have to if we did not take chairs. Mr. A. is pouring over the language, preaches twice'on the sabbath & has a sabbath school, also preaches on Wednesday. soon. We both hope to commence school 0 that we could /have/ all this people turn to the ways of righteousness & be saved. It must be remembered that this is a time in which many who for a time have done weLl, are now doing wickedly. the people. ly small. The wickedness of the rules affect The number who attend church here & in other places, is comparative­ 0 different is the sabbath here from what it need to be at home. was order & neatness (I do not mean in Russell) sabbath schools, & numerous religious priviledges— here all is dark & lonely— A t meeting here are dirty beings squat upon the ground, & when I get home find myself tor­ mented with lice & fleas. But there are small things /if/ the people will There �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Sept. 21, 1834 only become good. They are dropping off one after another, yet they seem /to think no more of death than the beasts. want of sleep & rest. station. Page 37 (continued) I do not feel remarkably well, for Hate not slept well a night since we came to our Little N. is not well— I have just got through weaning him & his food is now goats milk. I have to get up nights & warm his milk but am so fortunate as to have a nurse lamp which the board put up far me. have to put on a cloak (a borrowed one) it is so c o o l . My throat gets sore, & I get chilled I �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Sept. 21, 1834 Pagp 38 Well, if I had sufficient rest, think I should feel very well. Here the thermometer stands from 73 to 80, but there is a cold bleak wind which sweeps over the plain & touches us as it passes. It also rains frequently. I cannot keep my thought/s/ from my dear native land even on this holy sabbath. There are times when I cannot easily keep my thoughts here. But I shall never see that happy land, but my dear children may— Sept. 22. America this fall--- . I am driving with all my might to get letters off to Caroline looks at R.'s profile as it hangs & says uncle L u b e n . She cannot say Elizabeth & says aunt Miz. Calls her grand­ parents by name— She is very busy eating sugar-cane - - N is asleep— I have just finished a letter to Mrs. S. R. Collins— Sept. 27th Little N is ill— He does not like to exchange his best food for goats milk. Poor little fellow it is hard — syringe of great service to us now. one. Me find the Reuben has done a great favor in sending All the letters I have written to America this fall is 13— & have now more than that number to write. I feel just like it. fortable. If I were near home, I should go there to day. Not very lively to day— A leaky house is not very com­ Our floor will be damp. It would even in a tight house. It is not very favorable to the constitutions of f e m a l e s , to live on a damp floor— Stoves, grass & mats, will be damp. But so it must be— offers are not many in the mission so— However some are. How I should love to be at home a few days with my dear children, &how my parents would like to have us with them— But such pleasure is not mine to enjoy. C is a veiy queer little miss. & can imitate them well. She loves to be with the natives, She tries to do e?eiything I do. busy, when I call her, she often says Caroline b u s y . If I tell her I am It is true for she is always busy when awake— She cannot spend time to sleep in the daytime - - �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Sept. 27, 1834 Page 38 (continued) When I sew she sews— when I write she writes, when I read she reads, sings, &c... She must have a baby too, to rock to sleep as I do Nevins. Sept. 30th shall soon have more. Have just returned from a school of 22 women— Hope I We were in an old shell of a native house, & sat on the ground— It was the church. The fleas troubled me with their sharp teeth, & the hogs with their presence— 0 how ignorant, deceitful & wicked they are--Took C. with me, because I knew not what else to do with her. still ill— looses flesh— I smetimes fear his life will be short. Little N. is He is not so wild as C— not so lively, but there is something uncommonly interesting in him. He is a very sweet babe---I can neither pray that he may live or die, for I know not what is best for him or me— only let the will of the Lord be done. Mr. A. is trying to make a table to eat upon, that we may take our food more comfortably. Is making it of a door--- �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Sabbath eve Oct. 6, 1834 6 Oct. Page 39 Thus am I spared until another October. 4 days this week have had a school of women, between 20 & 30— hope I shall soon have more— But they are scattered. I have just heard some painful news. Some will probably move near us. That at Hanah /Hana/, the place where we thought of going, the people have turned back to their abominations— such as drunkeness, adultry &c— 0 when will the sun of rightousness dispell all the darkness of this people? Have not been to meeting to day, because Nevins was too ill to be carried. I fear that my staying at home will have a bad effect upon the people In some things they are ready to imitate us, & will be likely to do as I do about going to church. Poor little N — he is feeble. been ill ever since our arrival here. He is quite thin, having His tongue is sore, probably his teeth are troublesome, has a diarrhea, vomits & sometimes a little fever. I feel somewhat anxious about him, but I dare not pray that he get well, or that he may not; I can only say the will of the Lord be done. If he should die now I should have no doubt but he would be forever happy in the bosom of our Lord. If he lives he may be a prostigater /i.e. p r o p a g a t o r ( ? y or he may be the means of doing much good— Since I know not his lot, I can only say the will of the Lord be done— He is in my arms while I write, & has been most of the day. my parents could see the sweet babe. me as if they asked for relief. head on my shoulder. 0 that His little blue eyes often look up to He loves to lie on my bosom & lay his Tomorrow expect Mr. Green's wife .& two children to come & spend a night with u s --Mrs. Chapin's Cloak on. It is rainy & cool this eve. I sit with The goats & kids are bleating, & I am reminded of days when we had rain at home, & father had to watch the sheep & lambs, & sometimes in a cold storm brought them into the house. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Oct. 8, 1834 Tuesday /Oct^y 8th came to visit us. Page 39 (continued) Yesterday Mr. & Mrs. Green & their 2 children Came in an ox-cart, as far* as they could, & we sent a horse & my saddle to meet them. sadly, from living alone. Had a pleasant visit. He feels most We gave up our bed to them— I slept on the settee, & had not clothes enough to keep me warm. Mr. A. on the floor with C . & he was cold. If my goods It was one of our cold n i g h t s . I shall have a plenty to keep us warm. ever arrive My lungs are constantly affected from the dampness of our house, & I am somewhat fearful what the result will be. But the m ^ i o n allow us no boards, so there is no remedy. Wednesday 9th I will send this now as a ship is to sail soon from Lahaina to America— N. is a little better, but not well. cold & so have I. C. has a bad< I will write again in a few weeks. I remain as ever your affectionate sister & child, Clarissa. (Write often all of you) � https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/2417ac979cbc1846217bdd8630d6b95d.pdf 1b643af0500f83addcabe61496428023 PDF Text Text SECTION 6 Wailuku, Maui April 13, 1833 - Sept. 21, 1833 William Nevins, b o m in the Marquesas in 1834, died in 1833 of the croup. Later that same year another son was born, given the same name as his dead brother. The baby Clarissa refers to in this section is the second William Nevins, born in 1833 in Hawaii. She also writes of a visit from a cousin, Wills Hamilton, and the arrival of another missionary company from New England. -l^W A itA N M tSS!O t^CH !LD RdN 3 �April 13, 1833 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 1 Monday April 13, 1833 Have just packed a journal of 40 pages for home. I go to Mr. Spauldings to day for a visit. Thursday eve l6th Am back again in the chamber where dear baby died— I can be more retired here than at Mr. Spauldings, which is the cause of my returning. Have not got my strength yet. husband who is absent at our station. Have just written my dear Hope he will return soon for I am very lonely. Caroline is busy most of the time— She puts her baby into a box or whatever she can get, & calls it Nevins grave. She buries her baby often, & calls it dead. Sabbath l$th horses as at Honolulu. A pleasant day & all is silent. Baby's mouth is a little sore. husband & no dear Nevins. No riding of Still lonely— no The former I hope will return tomorrow— but dear baby I can never see, until my flesh is in the ground, & my spirit in another world. I would not consent to have my dear husband go away & stay, were it not for the hope of his doing good. 0 that we were all more diligent in our master's business. 1 have just been down stairs rubbing Mrs, Chapin's feet. She is very much troubled with cold feet— she is quite feeble & gets no better. Cannot sit up a moment yet, & can hardly bear to be raised in the bed. 23d Evening Last eve a letter arrived from husband. longer. He is going to stay a week Well, I have no right to complain since he /is/ about his master's business. to see him. Nuuhivians Capt. Brayton arrived on Monday morning, & we were all glad enough 3 months ago was at Nuuhiva— Another Capt. has arrived & sa3ss the have been killing foreigners— Perhaps we escaped in the right time. �April 23 1 1833 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 1 (continued) God knows. /April/ 23th Bed time— I am quite tired— Hae been sewing & teaching natives how to sew for Mrs. Chapin as she can do nothing herself. Within a few days I have cut 16 children's frocks, for Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Spauld ing & Mrs. Chapin. Richards With help from my native woman have made 3 for Mrs. & am still at work for her. of & needs help. She has 7 children to take care I am happy to April 23, 1833 render her any assistance, since they were so kind to us in our sickness. No husband yet. Hope before many days to see him. Capt. Brayton thinks we shall not get our furniture, &c very soon if ever— It almost makes me feel blue— for time is too precious to work so much to disadvantage. Page 2 �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Monday eve May 4, 1833 Page 3 Molokai May 4th 1833— Here I am again, in the very same little stone house, which we used to occupy when here before. What strange, what indescribable sensations fill my breast, when I think of the way in wh. the Lord has led us since I entered this roof as I supposed for the last time. Well I remember the time. After our bed & what few things we had with us were carried out, I came in alone & closed the door & raised a desire to God for guidance & protection in future. We have since wandered in a path which we knew not— sometimes the way has seemed dark & we knew not where to go until guided from on high. Sometimes we seemed to have been led almost by a pillar of fire by night & cloud by day, & again we would fall into darkness— But the Lord has led us on thus far in a strange wilderness, & brought us again to a land we never expected to behold. the promised land of Israel. 0 may He still be our guide to lead us to He has alone been with us in sickness & distress. When his hand has been laid heavily upon us, he has in tender mercy removed it.— & when He has sent death to tear away one of the tenderest objects of our love, he has sent us also the balm of consolation, & enabled us to say "tho he sley (!) me yet will I trust in him." Blessed ever blessed be his name. Last Monday Mr. A returned to Lahaina, rather sooner than I expected, but no sooner than I wished to see him. On Wednesday morning we arose early, & before light was on our way to Molokai. Had a tolerable pleasant passage so far as the wind was concerned, but to ourselves it was sickish enough. In 6 hours from the time we got into the canoe, we met with a most cordial reception from Mrs. Hitchcock— & soon Mr. H. returned from visiting & examining schools, & was no less glad to see us than was his wife. We were truly glad to see them again at their own house. Mr. A. returned on friday, & Saturday went to Wailuku- - from thence proceeds to our station & takes a tour round that part of the island— will probably be gone 2 weeks. I stay here �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May 4, 1835 Page 4 until he returns to Lahaina & writes me— I shall get natives to take me there, & not have husband come after me, he suffers so much from voyages. lonely without him, but still it is all for the best. I am I trust to have him about his work. One year ago, I was upon the water, on my way to Oahu, & dear Nevins was a fine healthy babe— now his body has returned to the dust, & another Nevins has taken his place. sweet babe at my breast. The one a sweet spirit in heaven, the other a The one living has mild blue eyes, & a sweet countenance like his departed brother, is quiet & often reminds of him for whom I traveled in birth a 2d time— Caroline is a fine healthy girl sleeping on her little pulu bed, in the room where she learned to go alone. Mr. H is building a very pretty & convenient stone house— It will soon be finished. He has a good stone school-house— roof of grass— & to day the natives have commenced a stone meeting-house. 20 members. A church has been formed since we left, consisting of about Most of them appear well. The principal man here is a member of the church but does not wear well— evidently thinks more of clothes & property than of good things. This we fear is the case with too many. Mrs. H. is in feeble health & unable to attend school. I am engaged sewing, so that when we go to our station I may be able to attend school again. I intend taking a sketch of this station for the Board— Mrs. Dibble we hear has a son. Wednesday eve 6— My dear children have just fallen & then lay & kicked until he fell asleep. Has blue eyes & is rather pretty. asleep— Baby took his supper He is a quiet, sweet little fellow— Think he resembles his dear brother. Caroline put her arms around my neck & kissed me, after praying & said good-night dear Mama, & now she is sound asleep---- �May 6 , 1835 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong She is quite well again. Has fine times with David /Hitchcock/. they are happy & sometimes quarrel like most children— so it goes. Page 5 Sometimes She is a veiy dear child to us— we love her much, & I know not how we can part with her. But the Lord will give us grace to endure it I trust. He has ever been a Father & friend to us, & in each event of my life, I can trace his ruling providence— "In each event of life, now clear Thy ruling hand I see! Each blessing to my soul most dear, Because conferred by thee. In every joy that crowns my days, In every pain I bear, My heart shall find delight in praise, Or seek relief in prayer." Saturday eve 9th Still I am alone with my sweet children. Their papa is absent— Mr. & Mrs. H— good company. While getting my children asleep to night my thoughts were involuntarily led to think of my dear parents. I thought they would be so happy to see my dear babies— I hope they will see them in heaven. Two nights in succession this week, I have dreamed that my father was dead. run. It may be even so, for his sand is almost He has lived almost man's appointed time. I long to know how my dear parents feel about dying— 0 that they would tell me, with their own hands. I want to rest assured that they are going to heaven. soul asunder to think they were to be lost. 0 it would tear my I cannot indulge the thought— No— no— I must think while I live that they will be with our dear boy in the saviour's bosom.-How much I have desired to dream of seeing & conversing /with/ my dear parents & other dear friends, but my wishes are vain— Dr. Young says wishes are folly, & I know it is true, nevertheless I do often wish— A ship at Lahaina direct from America— no missionaries yet. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 6 May 11, 1833 Wednesday eve 11th I have great cause to rejoice in the good ness of God this eve in preserving alive & unhurt my dear* babe— Mr. A. fastened a line for me before he went away to hang my clothes on— one end was tied around a stone which we supposed to be fast, the other to a nail— just at eve as baby lay on the bed, the weight of my clothes which have been ironed to day, caused the stone to fall, & it fell with considerable force within an inch of the head of my dear babe. It was so large that had it fallen on him, it would picbably have killed him. Oh how great is the loving kindness of the Lord to us. Lahaina 16th & Mrs. Clarke. Yesterday morning we were surprised to see Mr. Mr. & Mrs. Lyman at Molokai— came in a vessel & I retired with them, being told that I had a cousin here on board a whale ship— who should it be but Wills Hamilton. possible thought I. cousin. 0 how it shocked me to hear it. Is it He inquired of Mr. Spaulding for me & said I was his I am distressed when I think of him. On board a whale ship & a common sailor exposed to evils innumerable— I fear he is ruined. Why is he here-- I am constantly expecting him to see me, having sent for him. We left Molokai at 6 o'clock & at 12 landed. I was sick-sick & vomited but had my two children to take care of, besides the f]eas tormented me so that I could have no peace. Tuesday eve l$th I am still alone but am happy to hear that my dear husband is coming tomorrow. 0 if I had dear little Nevy how much company he would be for me— It makes me feel sad when I see children of his age. Wills N. Hamilton has been with me this P.M. & several times before has called— Sabbath went to meeting with me. He is a great fellow & fat.— looks quite like a sailor— wears sailor clothes. I have talked considerable with him & told him take much pains to do well & please his �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong May 1$, 1833 captain— To study navigation & get a good knowledge of whaling. do his best, & he will soon be promoted. Page 7 In all things Probably if he does well this voy­ age, through the influence of the Capt. he may next be first mate or the third voyage Captain. But this depends very much on himself. the business thus far, & intends to pursue it. I have given him a bible, with a request that religion may be his great concern. it. He likes Says he will read I want to see the Capt. for I feel deeply interested for Wills. He is a serious man, & a kind Capt.— crew all like him— But religion is wanting. 0 may he seek & find it. power for Wills. many changes. It is a temperance ship. I shall do all in my He has told me many things about my acquaintances— of I think he intends to do well, & feel much better since seeing him than I did when I first heard he was here. Think I shall write his mother. The general meeting of missionaries is changed to Oahu again, & we shall go soon. So I cannot go to Hawaii as I would like. 1 look quite old— have changed faster than Reuben 23d Wills says has. My dear husband returned on Wednesday eve, & has not seen Wills— The ship left on thursday morning. Friday I visited on the Hill at Mr. Clarke's, Andrews & Dibble's. Went horseback. visit the grave of her dear Maiy. It is a dear spot to her as is the grave of Nevins to me. Went with Mrs. C. to We could mourn & sympathize together. Sabbath 24- Today the Princess is excluded from the church— a painful task no doubt to Mr. Richards. She still cleaves to wickedness, & is now given up— Husband has gone to Olualu a few miles from here to preach to day. Tomorrow we hope to sail for Oahu. �June 4, I8 3 3 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 8 Thursday morning June 4. Last Friday evening Mr. Lyman & wife, Clarke & wife, Spaulding & wife, & Miss Ogden, with husband & myself, went on board the Missionary Packet & Saturday morning came like a bird into the port of Honolulu. /Brinsmade/ was Capt. time I was not sick. Mr. Brinsmaid Mrs. Spaulding was carried on a settee— For the first We stop at Mr. Chamberlain's. the other brethren with their wives arrived. Yesterday morning all We are thick enough— General Meeting commenced to day, & they conclude to send the Packet immediately for our goods at Huahina— We cannot well live another year as we have the last. Monday 8th June— On the 6th last Saturday, the missionaries so long looked for have arrived— Eight in number— two unmarried females. 0 with what joy we received them— & how much we anticipated in hearing from friends. A few letters have come on shore. The missionaries came on shore in boats, but the vessel is not yet at anchor. A. letter from Elizabeth & from R. dated August, Sept. & Dec. have come to hand. never have. So E. has seen Mrs. Ruggles but I I cannot tell how much pleasure it gives us to hear from friends. Our dear parents are well for which we are thankful & rejoice— but why no letters from their own hands ? I wish for their own writing. R. is going to Spring­ field— Well, it is all right I trust— but I long to hear he is settled some­ where. He is kind in taking such a deep interest in our dear little C. can I part with her ever. an active little miss. How She spells very well in words of 3 letters, & is Baby is growing & a very sweet boy. folded in the Saviour's arms. Dear Nevins is How little do my friends think of this, little do they anticipate hearing of his death— but dear babe— he is gone— yes, gone forever. Our brother Anthony Armstrong has lost his wife we hear. & another is falling & soon we shall fall-- Thus one �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong June 8, 1835 Page 9 Another letter from Mr. Anderson says that we have done right in leaving Nuuihiva— says it is a relief to them. It chews (?) our hearts, when he tells us that the churches will not disapprove of what we will done— Had some of our brethren here, foreseen the views of the board. They would have spared our feelings, & received us more cordially— But it is all done now, & we labor happily with our dear brethren here. Saturday 14— eve Am not very well— Yesterday got the box from Westfield & have divided its contents— some letters— all well. How kind friends are to remember us. How much pleasure they can afford us. While I think of it will just say that Mrs. Thurston has a brother-in-law at Springfield by the name of Silas Mosman— Is one who has been reformed by means of temperance efforts. We do not & can­ not forget our dear Nevy— He sweetly rests in the Saviour's arms, while we are tugging & toiling here below. the dear boy— 0 that I were in constant readiness to follow But I fear fear— often fear there is not a spark of vital piety in me— 0 Lord create me anew in Christ Jesus-- May I be truly b o m again- June 18th prayer. This day is set apart by us all as one of fasting & It is a sweet season to us. Mothers meet & pray for the children of the mission, while some one of the brethren is giving them (the children) religious instruction. We believe the spirit of the living God is near, & operating in some of their hearts. & languid. May we all be revived for we are too cold A protracted meeting is held among the natives. 0 how my bowels yearn over our dear Caroline. deeply implanted in her nature, the sad affects which I see daily. The seeds of sin are She is old enough to repent— & if she does not in her mother will be found the fault. Tremendous my responsibility— to train a being for time & eternity— Lord teach me to pray & act. May my faith be so strong & my prayers so fervent that dear little baby shall be sanctified in infancy. his dear brother. He is a sweet child— the image of �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong June 18, 1833 I have been reading some in "The Mother's Magazine". Page 10 Mrs. Judd recieves it yearly— she had a few odd numbers & has given me 3 or 4— I am gLad of even so many. I need counsel, & how shall I get the Mother's Maga­ zine for a helper— I want very much to read all the numbers, but cannot un­ til they are sent me. at home. I long to see all of Abbot's works— I have the Mother The Mothers friend, & the Teacher— they were kindly sent me. When 0 when shall we find rest— never perhaps until we rest in our graves. They talk of calling us back to Oahu to teach a boarding school— we feel that education is too much neglected among this people & unless it is taken hold of in earnest nothing will be done— not a school at Honolulu & why not with all the missionaries. I am pained to think of it. recommend strongly boarding-schools. The board Difficult & trying as it would be, husband & myself are willing to take charge of one. It is time the exper­ iments were tried, & unless somebody takes hold education will be as it has been neglected. be done. We know it would be exceedingly difficult, but the work must We never shrink from duty. But I should be glad to rest— to find a place to call home even in this heathen land-- I have been roving about for several years, & know not but I shall in future. is best for me. The Lord knows what I wish to know his will & do it. /June 21, 1833/ Saturday eve— have just returned from Mr. Rodger's, where all of our reinforcement who were able were collected together with our children. Dr. & Mrs. Chapin, Mr. & Mrs. Hitchcock & Mrs. Spaulding absent— Mrs. S. still is confined to her bed. My heart aches for her & for her little girl who seems like one motherless. Thanks to God that I am able to take care of mine. Mr. S. feels afflicted. heaven be merciful to them. singing & prayer together. They are an afflicted family indeed— may We have had a pleasant season of conversation, Last year when we all met dear little Nevins �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong June 21, 1835 Page 10 (continued) was in my arms, now another bearing his name has taken his place-is dear Nevy? I am happy to think he is in heaven. Where Mr. Forbes & Spaulding have also lost children the last year. Last eve all of us missionaries attended a party given by the King— bad as he is— I never attended a more expensive party probably in America, & in some respects no more splendid-- I will not describe lest I give wrong impressions— some few things awkward but in the same style of our parties in America. Tea served round & fine cakes too— & custard. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong June 23, 1833 Wednesday /June 23/— Yesterday I visited at Nr. Ladds. Page 11 To day we have our Maternal meeting. Dear little baby is well & veiy good— has on the little blue frock that E. made for Nevins, & one of the little check aprons of R's cravat. I love to see him wear* them & all the things which E. sent & 0 how glad I would be to have her see him. brother. A sweet baby indeed— All say he is like his little Dear Nevy I can never forget him. Sabbath eve 28— gone. The chapel bell is now ringing. Husband just I am rather indisposed & do not go this eve— have been to the chapel once to day & to native meeting twice. G. is asleep & baby asleep— & now how I should like to see some of my dear friends. & how are they? Where are they if living My parents sit on sabbath eve & perhaps listen to the whip- poor-will's song— perhaps talk of their two absent children & little grand­ children— but they do not talk of dear baby, for they have not heard of him, neither do they talk of little Nevy in heaven, for they do not know he is there— unless they are there too. I can amagine (!) just how they look, how & where they sit— Mother near the window, & Sally leaning her head on grand-ma' lap— & Father rocking back his chair between the cellar door & window, & poor pussy in the corner. It is still & lonely. ones. 0 how I should love to step in & cheer them, & show them my little Such pleasure I know nothing of & probably never shall— but no matter if they see me & mine & I see them in heaven— we shall soon be there I hope— & then— 0 then we shall see dear Nevins. His name is a sweet morsel under my tongue— the thought of him is precious, tho painful. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong June 28, 1833 Page 12 R. & E. I cannot think of as I wish— They are in a strange house— how does it look? if they live. my soul. If dear Cary /Caroline/ lives, she will see them. 0 (?) The thought of parting with her, runs like an arrow through Still I think it is the only safe course to take with her. Mrs. Thurston thinks, & is strong in the belief, that children should not be sep­ arated from their parents, & acts accordingly. America with her children, & stay with them. She expects to return to Perhaps in 3 years. eldest daughters are suffering for refined society. brought up in a Mother's bed-room? but awkward in their address &c. through a subject. subject Her two What can children be, They are fine girls, minds not neglected, Mrs. T. is a pretty keen woman, & looks Still I do not agree with her yet— we talk much on this & if she makes a convert of me, & husband also, then we may go to America once more. I sometimes feel as if I should go there sometime, but as yet I do not wish to. The distance seems shorter & shorter. Communica­ tions are so frequent— yesterday Mr. Stephen's of whom I have spoken before, left for Canton, & would forward letters to Mr. S. tunity— we have not yet written. Husband will I think write R. recently sent my journal that I shall not write. days to send home of houses &c. with us. Tomorrow another oppor­ I have so I am taking drawings now/a/­ We are stationed at Wailuku, & Miss Brown I feel somewhat disappointed in not having a boarding school as was contemplated about 3 miles from this. Such a school is now I think ours. I was near saying only hope— . We must have such schools if we would succeed in instructing the people rightly-- �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong June 28, 1835 Page 13 A school of children is what we have contemplated but cannot get a vote of the mission for one. to teach it-- Several are quite strong for it-- & we are chosen The board urge such school, but it will not go. It is after mature & prayerful deliberation that we have concluded to take it, & partly because others do not feel willing to undertake it— so strongly do we feel on the importance of good schools, that Mr. A. offered to become a teacher & preach but little, but the mission, or a part say no. not all see the importance of it, but will by & by, no doubt. They do The board urge such measures. How I should like to go into Mother's buttery. Tuesday eve 30th— back. Am very much fatigued after a long ride horse­ Most of the Mission with children have been to ride— some in wagons & some on horseback. Mine was a gay, & beautiful horse. was carried in the cradle. Capt. Hinckley's baby C. rode in a wagon— I should love to tell my friends about the grand scenery— It is the same place I went to the first year we came here. August 6th Wailuku— We have at length got home again— I mean we eat at our own table, but our home is in another place. grass. Are in a small doby cottage covered with Only one room— But I feel so happy to be at home again. But afflic­ tion still follows us— Dear baby has a mild but obstinate dysentery. On the 6th of July, we left honolulu, & on the 8 supposed we were in sight of Maui, but soon found to our disappointment that it was Oahu. We went into the harbour, but it was thought not expedient to land, so we sailed again & on the 11th reached Lahaina. It was a most tedious passage, & has done a good deal towards undermining my constitution. I was too sick to take nourish- �August 6 , 1833 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong ment, & had nothing for baby, so he had to eat nothing but pia. Page 14 The vessel was so crowded that I had to lie on a chest a part of the time, & the rest of the time where I could find a place. Could I have taken lodgings in my father's stable, upon two rough boards, with a blanket spread on them, & baby by my side, I could have done it with a thankful heart. The chest on which I lay was short— only my body rested upon it, while the remainder of my length hung down in the door way, to be tramped on by those who passed. I had a mattrass to be sure, but the rocking of the vessel made it almost impossible to keep it in place. I had to hold on by the sides of the cabin, & hold baby by my side— My bones aching, & my body so weak, that had not ne­ cessity been my master, I could not have moved a limb. The worst of all was, to see dear baby suffer— he was patient & did not cry much, but the consequences I dreaded & now realize them. Others were as badly off as my­ self, except a nursing babe— Mrs. Green had a babe, but she was not sick & /had/ enough for her child to eat. tried, but he refused. She kindly offered to nurse mine, & often As soon as we got on shore we saw he had a dysentery, ty his bloody discharges & other symptoms— I had also to feed him cows milk, which was unfavourable. soon be better. Dr. C. attended to his care, & we hoped he would I stoped (!) at Mr. Hitchcocks where they had come to be near* Dr. C. in Mrs. H's confinement. She wished me to stay until it was passed & I wished to, so husband went to bring our things from Haiku to Wai­ luku & prepare a place for me & family— but in a few days I had to dispatch a messenger for him, as dear baby grew woarse, & feared we should lose him. (but I have not said that husband & C. were both sick on the voyage & lay where they could find a place— sometimes on the floor) Mr. A. came & when baby appeared better, we concluded to go to our home, & one night at 2 o'clock, just as we were ready to sail in a canoe, Mrs. H. called out for help— I stoped & husband went. The next day Mrs. H. had another fine boy— In a few days I took another early start in company with Mr. �August 6, 1833 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Rodgers. Husband was waiting at the bay for us. Instead of seeing us at day light as he expected, we did not arrive until 10 o'clock. exausted (!) again, after another tedious voyage. Page 13 So I got quite We had some breakfast with us, but it got wet with salt water, so we had to go without, famished & feint as we were, until after a 12 mile we got to Mr. Green's. ride in an ox cart, over stones & ditches I was prostrate & baby worse. twice a day & I the remainder of the time. bowels— dear baby he suffered from it. well— C & myself have had sore eyes. nothing scarcely. Mrs. G. nurses baby The other day we blistered his I am gaining strength again— husband Some better now. 2 days I could do Yesterday we commenced housekeeping— It was pleasant, but some painful reflections connected with it. The last time we ate together at our own table was last December— Dear Nevins was with us. N. & that one is no more. circle. Now we have another Since then sickness & death have entered our little We pray that it may not take also this sweet babe, "but the will of the Lord be done"— He is fair as a lilly (!), & has mild blue eyes, yet full of life & animations when well. I never saw twins more alike than our two sons, both in features & disposition. We often feel towards this one as we did towards the other— That he is not fit to remain in such a wicked world as this, but better fitted for the enjoyment of saints in heaven. If he should live doubtless the seeds of sin will soon develop shoots of depravity in this dear boy. Friday /Aug^_/ 14th Have just got my morning work done. C. had pia. We had coffee, mackerel, sweet potatoes & taro— The mackerel is from America— very good if broiled, but I have no gridiron, & have to boil them, but do not like them so well. are crowded enough. Ere long, my gridiron will come I hope. We Our house is 26 by 11, all in one room, except a cur- �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Aug. 14, 1833 tain, drawn across when I wish to screen myself. & have business enough on hands. we get from natives. Page 13 (continued) We are preparing to build, The lumber came from America, except what All we get from them is at a dear* rate. They have got so, that they cannot lift a hand for us, without a most extravagant price. One thing we notice is, that they never ask too little for a thing. times 2-^ $ for a days work, which is not more than half a days work. lie & decieve us in every possible way. Some­ They They have no more concience (!) than the Nuuhivians, with all the light they have. 0 how much we see every day, to convince us that nothing but the spirit of God can change this dark hearted people. Our labours are in vain without their efforts. Evening— I am alone— baby asleep in his little cradle, the same in which his sick brother lay so many weeks & months. better we hope. Dear boy he Is C. is sound asleep— she lies on her pulu bed which is spread on a mat— no room for her little trundle bed. Husband is a few rods from this, in a small doby house which he uses for a study. I am fatigued & rather lonely— fatigued, for I have to cook where the sun shines upon me very hot. with u s . A foreigner is working for us (building a necessary) & boards �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong August 14, 1833 I am thinking much of dear Nevins to night. Page 16 It has occured to me that I will write mother Brown & ask her to write a piece of poetry on his death. Sabbath eve /August/ 16th I have been waiting with my supper, to be spread, for three hours, constantly expecting Nr. A. Baby was kept awake to see him & Caroline running to the door often to look for papa until it was so dark she could could (!) look no longer. She was hoping to say the verses to him that she has been trying to l e a m to day. I will write them— Tell me mama, if I must die One day as little Nevins died; And look so very pale and lie, Down in the pit hole by his side? Nust I leave dear Papa and you, And never see you any more? Tell me mama, can it be true? I never knew it was before. She is always doing something when awake— she has a pencil now in her hand, making mark on paper. a corner of it. Sits on a trunk by my desk & occupies She has just given me a Kiss— How sweet it would have been on her grand-parents lips. I trust they will yet embrace her before they die— I have thought much of stray (?) baby in heaven to day. It is sweet to think of him— I long to dream of him, that he may be more vivid in my recollections. Have had a feast to day, in reading Abbot's "Fire side piety". It makes me feel more the importance genuine piety, & being more faithful with our dear C. It is now 8 o'clock, & husband does not return. a little anxious, as he is generally punctual to return. has befallen him. I am lonely, & I trust no ill Do not love to have him absent every sabbath, but as he goes to tell of Jesus, I cannot object. 0 if my dear parents could come in & stop with me to night— or Sally how pleasant it would be. Nay the dear �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Aug. 16, 1833 Page 16 (continued) Saviour be near us all to night & shine upon us in the morning with the brightness of his Father's gloiy. /Xugust/ 20th Thursday eve. Do not write often, for I have stockings to mend, & many other things to do, which keep me very busy. ing) (Husband came home on Monday morn­ I feel very anxious about C— her character is now forming & an important time it is with her. She needs much care & instruction. She is a peculiar miss— Never did a child require more care— constantly in motion, doing some­ thing. She will be something or nothing— & very much depends on me-- I feel it, & pray over it. I pray with her daily & talk about God & heaven &c. She often says she does not wish to pray, & shows a dislike to serious things. I try to interest her. Teach her to pray in simple language, when she has done wrong talk with her about it, & teach her to pray for forgiveness, & help from God. her food. She does not love it. 0 that she would love it as she does I have been so situated, & obliged to neglect her, & I see the sad effects of it. She cannot read much yet— "I can hop"— "See the boy" & a few such simple sentences are all. It is a task to her to read. 0 for wisdom to teach her in a proper manner. Dear baby is rather better. for his nurse. She nursed him, but he did not like the looks of thing. & grumbled some about it. the time. She comes 3 times a day, & I nurse him the rest of She lives near. best we think. Yesterday Mr. A. came in with a native woman It is rather trying to me, but it is for the �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong /August/ 21st August 21, 1833 Evening & babies sweetly sleeping. Page 1? How glad Mother would be to know that we have a plenty of milk, & make plenty of butter. Never have had enough before. We have a pretty good cow, & have one to milk belonging to Mr. McLane, a foreigner. such a genius as Henry Hughs— Old Billy milks— he is something Have a plenty to eat. Pretty good flour— Lard & eggs, & pia a plenty— also ohelo's, & molasses enough to make them into sauce. The dried-apples from Monson are delightful. other good things I am thankful for. The nutmegs & I use the crockery that came from there. The other day we killed a hog & I made some sausages & seasoned them with some of Mrs. Haskell's sage & somersavery. (The former we can raise, but know of none of the latter on these islands) of them. Wish I could send Mrs. H. some The cup-board made by Dec. Haskell, stands by the foot of my bed for a bureau— The little blue chest that was Reuben's, & the pretty red one he sent me, my black leather one & some of husband's stand in the room. have not much light when the door is shut. We There is a window in each end of our house, containing 4 pains (!) of glass each— One in the front side with six lights, & none in the back side. I see something every day to remind me of people in Monson— something they sent me. How much more pleasure we take in using things, when we know where &iho they came from. Baby wears the clothes that Aunt E. sent to his little brother. The little aprons made of Reuben's cravats make me speak of R. often— I did not think when I hemed (!) those cravats, that my babies would ever wear them. I wish R could see little N. Sweet babe, we love him I fear too much. we be saved from making idols of our children.---- How May I have just looked off from my paper, & cast my eye on Reuben's profile which hangs near— just like him. The natives often ask if he is a negro ("nika") I sometimes cut a profile & hold it on white paper & then on something black— to show why it is made as it is. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Aug. 21, 1835 Page 17 (continued) The musquetoes (!) have got here & are increasing fast. Here I will just mention that Nr. A. has a namesake at our old station, called "Mr. Armstrong" (MikaLemaikaika"). �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong August 27, 1835 /August/ 27 evening— Page 18 To day I have made some bread & custard— would liked to have had father & Mother R. & E. taken supper with me. In the box from Westfield was a book, giving an account of Jane C. Rider, the Springfield somnambulist— suppose it is true for it comes from good authority. Friday Sept. 11th We are jogging on yet— husband full of work— to day has gone to our old station, not to return until sabbath eve or Monday. I want to go there, as I feel a strong attachment to our people. though much better, we think could not well endure the jaunt-- Baby, al­ Caroline wished to go with her papa, & I asked her who would take care of mama if they both went. She replied "God will take care of you"— I then asked her who would take care of papa & she answered "the natives can." She is con­ stantly busy about something, but does not yet like much to read. simple sentences. She reads Is learning to sew now— she sits on my lap when sewing, & talks much about her work. When she commenced she said she was making a bag for Grandma Chapman, & now is making one for aunt Libez (Elizabeth). She does not consent to make the last for Grandma, but insists upon sending the first one-- She says grandma will be very happy when she gets Caroline's little bag, & will put her books in it. We are pleased with our new associates— & we can never forget those were associated with us at Nuuhiva. Dear sister, Mrs. Hitchcock we heard had a fever— long to hear from her again. She is a dear sister to me— I love her very much. from Mrs. Whitney— perhaps not living now— Long to hear- - Sad news she is a fine woman. Sabbath eve /Sept. 12/— I am alone— husband not yet returned. Miss Brown has been kind & stayed with /me/ often when he is gone, but she is not well & I will not send for her to night. Like her well, quite motherly. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Sept. 12, 1833 Page 18 (continued) Little folks asleep, & I am comfortable, enough to eat, drink & wear, & com­ fortable room to live in— but is dirty enough— dirt constantly falling from over head, dead cockroaches & other filthy things, but I have a piece of tapa fastened up over the bed & table. /Sept^y l6th Just heard that Mrs. Whitney & Hitchcock are better. Mrs. Judd has a pair of twins, a son & a daughter. with a broken arm which he has set. acquainted with such business. Husband is in trouble Has no books to consult, & is not �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Sept. 21st Sept. 21, 1833 Page 19 I shall close this now to /go/ by Dr. Chapin, who I expect will deliver it in person— so there will be no heavy postage for which I am glad. I send with it some pictures. I have taken old Hopiili & wife on paper but husband thinks they must go to the board. I send to mdther a sketch of the scenery around Nevins grave. journal is to parents brother & sister alone. This I hope my journals are seen by no others, for there are often things in them which should be seen by no others. I believe I have taxed you heavily with pictures & letters, & begin to think I must be more moderate. quite done, to aunt E. I send C's little bag which is not She has an apron like each of them. The other I send to grandma because it is her first sewing. Why don't Father & Mother write? All write us— won't you— We are all well, & still love you Clarissa. I conclude not to send the drawing to Mother now— Mr. A says I must take a coppy (!) first send only two. /journal ends here^/ �SECTION 7 Wailuku, Maui Nov. 12, 1833 - Nov. 6, 1836 Life in Wailuku, its winter season, the illness and hard work are described. Boarders have been taken into the Armstrong home. Adding to their cares is the birth of Mary Jane Graham, on June 2, I836 , causing a trip to Honolulu for the event. is also detailed. Clarissa's health following the birth More information about Sally is revealed in this section. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Nov. 12, 1833 Page 1 Wailuku Maui Nov. 12th 1835 Several weeks since I sent a journal of several pages home, & have delayed commencing another, because I find when my packages are ready to go, they are large, & the expense of their conveyance to my friends is more than the matter they contain is worth. heretofore. So now I resolve to be less tedious than I conclude to mak;e another beginning, for if I do not write in the form of a journal, when the time arrives to send home, I shall not be able to recollect all I shall wish to say. A circumstance has occured since my journal has gone, which I should insert, & one which shows how uncertain is life.— How uncertain are our lives who often sail upon the deep waters. Not long since Messrs. Andrews, Clark & their families were on their way to this station. Were sailing on a calm sea, under a light full moon, enjoying the sail, when suddenly they were all in the water, & the canoe bottom upwards— They were sailing too near the surf, & were in the midst of it before they knew it. One moment in apparent safety, the next, lifting their hearts to God, expecting soon to appear in his presence. Husband, with Miss Brown & Miss Ogden were in another canoe near, & with the help of the natives, all were saved, even the least of the 3 children. "Bless the Lord 0 my soul for his wonderful works to the children of men." They came & spent a week with us. building a house. The visit refreshed us much. We are now A white man is stoning the cellar, which is small. man is here & he is making me something with drawers in it. Another I received some calico the other day from the depository, & shall let him have that if he chooses for his work. I shall be glad enough, for anything like drawers. Capt. Rice & Gardner it is said have brought our goods from Nuuhina. We have got one trunk which contains shirts & under-garments for myself, & some other little things. They are injured some, not badly. The trunk was covered with fur, but now has not a particle of leather on it— Nothing but the rough boards are left. Eaten by roaches or mice. Even the hinges are gone. We �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Nov. 12, 1833 Page 1 (continued) have also got a few of our books, which are not much injured. The rest I suppose will come in due time. Our schools have stoped (!) for a few days. be pleasant to visit home, during vacation. liged to quit school for the present. But that cannot be. I am ob­ I have not strength to take care of workmen, with so few conveniences, & teach besides. troubled with a rash. A vacation— It would Think he will soon be better. Baby is not well— Is I feed him some & his native nurse gives him some food— at night I nurse him. Often reminds us of our other sweet babe. Sweet baby he is — �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Nov. 12, 1835 Page § Baby sits at table in a high chair, which Dr. Chapin made for Caroline. We often say how pleased Father & Mother would be to sit at the table with their little grandchildren-- Nevins plays & pats on the table, & Caroline takes her meal. C. is getting to be quite a little reader. She spells quite well, words of two sylables (!), she spells all she reads aloud. I shall teach her to pronounce loud only, before long. She knows all the figures— Can make triangles squares, &c &c. & sews some. She is all anima­ tion . I don't know as she ever sat still a moment, when awake if well. requires more care & attention than I am able to give her. She If she were now in a good school, I think she would learn fast- - But she cannot be & it is well. It may seem foolish for me to say so much of her, but I think those who are to be her parents in after life should know her early history. deed I would keep a journal in reference to her if I could. /Nov^/ 13th In­ I must try. Yesterday Elizabeth's journal dated Ware (?) Village J. 1834 reached us. It was directed to Nuuhiva, & has been sailing on the ocean ever so long. It is truly interesting if it is old. One thing is mentioned in that Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Porter wish to assist in educating our dear Caroline— Such kindness is more than I deserve. How kind is our Heavenly Father to raise up such friends for our dear little ones. I trust such friends will be increased, & the hearts of bowed down missionaries will be cheered from their sadness, as they look upon their offspring— & feel that they will not be left in darkness, & friendless, while their parents are toiling for others. Nov. 29th Sabbath eve— Cold enough— I sit by my desk with Miss Brown's cloak draped around me. Our goods have not come yet, & our winter has commenced, so I expect another cold time. Not quite equal to our old station however. Mr. A. has been �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Nov. 29, 1835 Page 2 (continued) absent a week since I last wrote, at our last year's station. to be a widow so often. timber for our house. I do not like The reason he was so long was, that he was getting Has to buy all— some shirts, & some shifts— & cloth. Cotton cloth is in great demand---- We have to get it of our agent. are in bed— Nevy in his cradle & C. in her little trundle bed— Babies I have �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong /been/ somewhat ill. Nov. 29, 1833 Page 3 Have caught cold since our winter has commenced, & was somewhat threatened with a fever, but medicine has relieved me. cold & wear a clock, while others are only comfortable. I am Wish I had some­ thing warm for children— bombazette or something— also coloured flannel. Dec. 3th Saturday eve— Here I sit with a cloak on, & an old tin pan in the middle of the room with a fire in it.— So plenty. How I have smoke a I should love to sit down by Father's stove this eve, with Father, Mother, Sally & the cat— fa?I am quite cold. Haiku, & guess he will be cold enough. Husband has gone to Baby is tucked up in the cradle, & Caroline has just done her lesson, & curled under her ragged quilt— I have borrowed a quilt & flannel blanket, which together with my quilt, makes my bed comfortable, sometimes Miss B's cloak helps. bed & house than a manger— far far better-uated, But how much better is my After telling how we are sit­ I sometimes feel regret that I have told it, lest our friends should think me complaining. tell because I That is not my object, however it may appear- - I know they wish to hear all about u s . I did not expect to find such weather as this, but last year at our station it was even worse. I suppose our friends scarcely expected we should tell so much of cold weather. Oh, how I long to hear from home again. Are our parents dead or 3.1 i haps they may yet live to see their daughter before they die. — per­ I know not, for my path in life has been a winding one, & it may yet lead me to my own dear native hills again. But I do not expect it. May the Lord direct my steps, & give me wisdom & grace to walk in the way which he appoints. I am now seated with my own cloak on, which has at length Dec. 16th arrived, together with a few other things. accomplish nothing. along here. church. I am busy all the time, yet seem to Have 3 boarders— one is Mack, from Monson who has strayed He knew me but Remembering it I did not him. He is a member of Mr. Ely's �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Dec. 16, 1833 Page 4 is well to entertain strangers, we took him in,& hope to find an opportunity soon for him to go home. This is our winter weather— the wind is veiy strong & often the door flies open, &the wind blows things upside-down. I can not do much but prepare food, (& often have to go out in the rain), take care of my children, & keep the door. Indeed when the door is shut, the house is so dark that I cannot see to read or sew, if I had time. Our little house leaks in a dozen places, & last night it sprinkled my face. I am trying evenings to read the memoirs of Miss Jane Graham— it is a most excellent work. The wind whistles & blows, & the rain beats upon our "cottage of content". Feb. 5th /18367 A long time indeed since I wrote in my journal, & even since I I (!) have begun, have stopped to read a letter, which says that Mr. Hitchcock & family are on their way to visit us— are coming, but scarcely know what to do with them. Glad enough they Have two boarders, & myself not able to sit up much, having been laid by a week with a most tedious cold. I have had enough to write, but no time to write. sick, & strongly threatened with a fever. all well now. Building a house now. Husband has been Nevins has also been sick, but Mack is still with us, could not go when he wished. /The following line was written on the side of the page^_/ Our boarders vary from 2 to five. /Feb. 20j/ The day of the month I do not know, but it must be near the 20th & it is the first moment I could get to write since the 3th. Had a pleasant visit from Mr. H. & family, but the weather was most tedious, having had another of our winter rains— They could scarcely find a dry place to sit, �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Feb. 20(?), 1836 Page 4 (continued) & went away much excited about the safety of our family. deed exposed. Our health is in­ Dear Caroline & Nevins have had bad colds, & we were quite alarmed lest they should have the croup & used jjg remedies in season. They are �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Feb. 20 (?), 1 8 % Page both better, & praised be the name of the Lord, for sparing the dear ones to us. C has commenced the 2d book onlhe soul to day. for such a 1 ittle miss. Can read figures quite well & make some, but her fingers are too little to make many yet. to teach her. She reads finely She would learn rapidly had I time But as yet gives no evidence of being b o m again. Nevins is a sweet little remembrance of his dear brother, who has lain in the dark grave nearly a year— I love to think of his sweet spirit, & anticipate its felicity in heaven. We can never cease to love that darling boy, tho his little form is turned to dust, yet it lives & ever will live in the memory of his fond parents.--with cares. heart. I seated myself to write with a heart oppressed Last eve I could not restrain the tears which flow from a sad We have three boarders, & my situation is such as to unfit me for so much care & hard labour, with so few conveniences we have. Last night just at eve a sick foreigner came & cast himself upon our charity. Before, I had just as great a weight as I thought I could bear, & when he came my hands hung down— but I cast myself anew upon the care of the Lord, & cried out in the heaviness of my soul, in thee is my strength. I feel different from what I should to take a sick man in America, for here, they need not stay, & are often worthless men. But the sick we cannot refuse �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Feb. 20 (?), 1836 Page 6 & in the strength of my heavenly Father shall try to perform my numerous & pressing duties. Our building is oppressing both for soul & body. Strange as it may seem, yet true, I have neither time or place to pray— but God will accept the desires of the heart whenever & wherever raised to him. I have much more to write but must stop. My cold has nearly left me, but has been a most tedious one. A word more— I have thought more of tale (?) of the shortness of time, & why should I not for even grey hairs compel me to see that my sand is running fast. I long to hear from home again, but sad may be the tidings. March 6th. My limbs are pained & my flesh is sore with fatigue.' I long to have our house finished— wicked & difficult men to board, are sources of vexation & trial, but such we must have in this land. It is vexatious. distracting, & wearing to the constitution, to build in this land. we could be freed from it & labor entirely for the people. Oh! that My health is pretty good, but my circumstances are such as to unfit me for what I am ob­ liged to do, but God always gives me strength according to my day, & on this hope I daily live. In about 2 months, we expect to be obliged to go to Hono­ lulu for Medical aid. Let females be thankful when they are not compelled to go after medical assistance, & at a time too when they are most unahLe to bear fatigue & inconveniences. �March 7, 1836 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 7 My heart sinks within me when I think of what is before me, but blessed be God, there is strength in his arm, & benevolence in his heart, & on him I rely for strength & support. Oh, that I could have assistance from my dear Mother— she would be as glad to bestow it, as I would to recieve it. How she would leap for joy to see our dear little ones, & take them in her arms, when first they breathe the atmosphere of this sin tainted world. Nevins is now quite well, & runs alone. C. is well & grows finely, is nearly through with the 2d book on the soul— she reads finely— Has /The sentence ends abruptly here, and she continues with the next entiy^/ March 27th My journal is so seldom seen or written in, that I know not what is in it. Well, my friends will have a lighter tax upon their patience next spring, than usual. But my heart is sad-- Mrs. Dibble was very suddenly seized a few days ago with a fit of apoplexy. but lies on the borders of the grave. people are about to be called home? She is still living, Why should we feel sad, when God's It is for the Survivors we mourn, while we lament our own loss, but rejoice that a soul is going to rest. 0 may this sudden affliction, however it may terminate, be blessed to the souls of us all. What a blessing this is! My health is now good— children & husband well. Husband & I have just commenced reading the 2d volume of Mrs. Hannah More. just before retirement. to read this. Only get time to read evenings a short time One reads, while the other listens. 0 what a lovely saint Hanah (!) More was. It is pleasant �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong March 27. I836 Have only 3 boarders now— Mack is one. are gone, & we feel relieved of a great weight. Page 8 The two very wicked ones The walls of our house are up, & the people are gathering leaves to cover it. 0 how rejoiced & thank­ ful we shall be to have a comfortable house— but it is more than such a sinner as I, deserve. sins deserve. The Lord is kind & merciful to me, & deals not with me as my A critical period is approaching, & I feel the need of having my lamp in readiness, for we know not what the result will be. I feel un­ prepared should death come soon, yet I desire to have the Lord's will done. My mind has been too much distracted with cares, to leave it in a proper state for heavenly meditations—0 for a clean hea,rt. A few days have passed since the anniversary of the death of our dear N. It was a solmen (!) day to me— I tried to commit our remaining little ones, unto the care of Jesus their best friend. We do not cease to love our sweet N. altho he has gone to a better country where we cannot see him. Our remaining son is a sweet little boy, is now playing about the room, while C is nursing her doll. April 10th perhaps— or 1 3 th 1836. A few days since Reuben's & E's letters came, dated Springfield, from Jany to May 1835. Had not heard of our dear N's death. A letter from Deacn. Haskell also came, in which he says he had just recieved a letter from R., saying we had all been sick— so our letters have reached them. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong April 10 (?), I836 Page I am so busy in preparing to go to Honolulu, besides the care of my children & boarders, that I have no time scarcely to write— however shall try to get off one letter to R. by a vessel which is to sail in a month for A-a /America/. July 21st "Bless the Lord 0 my soul & forget now all his benefits". Yes, "I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being". The Lord has been with me, & saved me while in the deep waters, & has led me safely to my home again, with another sweet babe in my arms. it be thine 0 Lord, which is all I desire. Precious charge, may Precious Saviour, take all our little ones in thine own arms, & bless them. Nothing has been written in my journal, for a long time— but now I begin to think of preparing letters for America— & this comes up first. I look forward, & with all my little ones & other cares, do not see how I am to prepare any letters for home-- How can I? I will pray for help, & this shall accomplish my purposes. About the first of May the Packet came for us, which was only 2 or 3 days after our boxes from America arrived. With all my cares, preparation to go, feeble health &c. I had no time to write, & only time to cast an eye upon what was sent us, take what seemed necessary for us there, & hastily read our letters & be off. Have since read them with much pleasure. Our house is not yet done, & we are obliged to let things lie in the boxes & live "all in a heap"— I will speak of the articles as they come in use here­ after.-- �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong July 21, I836 We left Wailuku about noon & reached Oahu the next morning. a comfortable passage tho we were all sick, & I did not sleep at all. ren both sick. Page 10 Had Child­ Nevins was quite ill, & had been so sick in consequence of teething the /that/ we were almost afraid to take him. But the change of climate, together with warm bathing was of great service to him. became quite well, & grew fat. He soon Had other ill turns but is now very well, & we hope his trouble with teething is nearly past. I should say that Miss Brown went with us, sooner than she would have done, but for my situation. It was not thought by our associates safe for me to go without female as­ sistance, & my confinement was so near, & might possibly happen on board the Packet. 0 that Mother's in America knew how much some of us have to suffer here, from inconveniences. Just before confinement, a time when we are most unfit for it, we have to gather a few things, (& as few as possible,) on account of the difficulty of conveyance, & go on board a filthy vessel, & go hundreds of miles to a physician, & then settle down in some little hot place, with room enough for a bed table & a few other things & keep house, with almost no inconveniences /i.e. conveniences/, because we cannot carry them, & surely when we most need them. a family all this time. Then to be sick & have the care of Now this is all right & have no thought or desire to complain for it would be sin, but I would say to females who can stay at home, & have a physician come to them, & have their �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong July 21, I836 Page 11 Mothers, aunts & sisters to nurse them & take care of their families, be stillcomplain not of your pains & sufferings— do not dread to have a Dr. come into your room, but be thankful that you do not have to go to him. we do? Now what shall Only one Physician for all these Islands, & he cannot go to all, it is impossible. Some must go to him. Life is at stake if we go or stay-- Were it not for the consolations which the gospel affords, my hands woud (!) hang down & my soul would sink within me. 0 that I could speak, so that pious physicians could not resist the call— but I cannot— We must suffer, our husbands must leave their people to go with us, because no medical aid can be obtained otherwBe— & we shouB have it if possible is clear enough, & when I tell my own case while at Hono­ lulu it will be still more plain. A female of our number said to me, "I am truly thankful you are near a physician for these ill turns might & probably would have cost your life." July 23d Sabbath eve— Little ones asleep, except one who will never more sleep, but sing the song of Moses & the Lamb, forever & ever. Precious thought. May these remaining ones be pre­ pared to follow him. return tomorrow. in the rear. Husband is at Haiku but if spared will I must now go on with my journal lest it should fall quite Well, we got to Honolulu, took breakfast at Dr. Judd's & then went to our own temporary home. It was a grass house I should think 12 or 14 ft. square, & when our bed table &c were in there was not a great deal of room for exercise left. Across one corner hung a sheet, behind which was my pantry— cooked out of doors. & covered it with Husband built a study about 6 ft. sqr. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong rushes. house. July 23, I836 Page 12 It was flat on the top & when a shower came he had to run into the The lady residents all called upon us. British consul's wife & all. I will just say now that Mrs. Charles Smith (Miss Davis of whom I have be­ fore spoken) is a lovely woman, & is with her husband very kind & friendly to us. I can never forget their acts of kindness to me when I have been sick, near them. I think she is a Christian. Mrs. Hinckley is a rank Unitarian, & appears to me much less interesting than she once did. The middle of the month was the time for my confinement— but in­ stead of that my health grew better, & I gained strength fast— was able to visit all the mission families, the other lady residents, go to church, & even walked to the Chapel. Before this had been scarcely able to walk. Nevins grew better & gained flesh, & we had quite a pleasant time. confined until the 2d of June. Was not In the morning called at all the mission houses, went home with the expectation of being sick that day. Mrs. Hitchcock, a very dear friend of mine, came in, & returned to come again when called for. was about the house all day as usual, but not well. I Towards night grew worse when Mrs. H. & Mrs. Alexander came— soon after dark Dr. Judd was called & about eleven, another daughter was b o m unto us. Had what is called a pretty comfortable time, but not easy, for such a thing cannot be. About 12, all went away, & husband lay down on a settee which he had previously made, & on which I was confined, & then moved to my bed. Again our hearts were made glad, & our responsibilities increased— Again was I preserved in distress, & had new cause to sing of the mercies of the Lord. In the morning Caroline & Nevins awoke, & their joy I cannot express. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong July 23, 1836 Page 13 C. could hardly contain herself at the thought of having a little sister, a thing she had much desired. Nevins, poor baby! was glad, & without envy seemed to welcome the little stranger, tho he could do it in no better way than by patting its head. The native who nursed Nevins went with us, to be my nurse, & a girl who has been with me several months took care of N. natives, but at best are poor help. to wash & iron. They both do well for But such we must have or none. One to cook— & one to wash dishes— such was & One man my help. One would think I might live easy, but tho they help me, they also require much care. my sickness. With such help I commenced housekeeping, & continued it through Mr. A. was so engaged in general meeting that I had little help from him & the consequence was relapse after relapse. C as I have often said requires much care, & instead of natives assisting to take care of her, I have constantly to keep an eye upon her lest they teach her evil, which she is quick to leam. Three or 4 days passed very well, tho I could get no rest days from my cares & the continued noise & confusion about me, & none nights from my excessive pains. C read to me & I tried to teach her while on my bed, as that seemed the easiest way to take care of her. Mrs. Hitchcock dressed by babe every morning, & would have stayed with me but had two children & one quite ill, so that I could not bear the increase of cares. The sisters sent what food I wanted, but all had children so I must be alone with mine or have the noise much increased which I could not bear. direction from me our native worked for Mr. A— &c. With What Mother in Spring­ field would think of keeping house from the moment of her confinement & under such circumstances— constitution here. She would not— she need not & it doubly effects the �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong July 23, I836 Page 14 I cannot tell how trying it is, for our friends cannot possibly conceive the reality. Our house to was most unfavorable— small, & every­ thing done in the room, besides grass houses are easily penetrated by heat, & also by cold. So that in the middle of the day it was like a furnace, & at night the change was so sudden that I was exposed to take cold. account one is likely to lose health by living in a grass house. also penetrates quickly. mendous . On this Dampness My after pains continued a week & some were tre­ I suffered as much or more with them as I did at the birth of my child, not with each pain, but with their severity & long continuance. 0 how my dear Mother could & would have relieved me of cares & of sufferings which were increased by cares, had she been with me. I often thought of her, but as often thought it was the Lord's will to have me far from her, & it was right. Who knows but her spirit was hovering about me & that of my dear Father's too? Whether I caught cold & what the occasion was. I know not— flowing ceased entirely & I was in great agony in my stomach. begun to swell & probably there was danger of inflamation. Bowels The Dr. came, & could not relieve me for several hours, indeed I had a distressed day & a critical one to. Here again I was spared— In a few days after was taken with chills & fever, which hung on several days, & did not leave me until I was bled & reduced quite low. Then I could not have cared— husband took C to genl meetings, & took N some but he was mostly with the native girl. He get sick again, cried after me— & suffered much from his teeth. trying to my feelings, but it was right. 0 it was Baby all the time quiet— fine & healthy. Some of the time, some one sat with me but most of the time I was alone �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong except natives. July 23, I836 Page 15 I gained none, but seemed rather to be going back, when for some reason for which I am truly thankful, it was though/t/ expediant to move me from that house & from all care, so much as could be. Mrs. Bingham came & kindly invited & insisted upon our going to their house, & we thankfully ac­ cepted the invitation. My babe was three weeks old & I was carried on my settee, & laid on Mrs. B.'s bed. fatigued me exceedingly. The distance was short but so little effort When I had got a little rested was carried into her children's sleeping room which she had made ready for us, & laid on my settee again. The cool fresh air, relief from family cares, together with retire­ ment seemed to revive me at once. My flowing was so profuse & my weakness so great, that the Dr. ordered me put into a cold bath daily. refreshing. I also had wine to drink. This was most We need wine, & a good kind at such times— I have been tempted to ask my friends to send me some for my own use. I so often need a little— It is sent out by the Board to be sure, but to the Dr. only for medicine-- so I do not take it, as I should if it were more plenty. But I would be a "temperate drinker". I gained rappidly (!) & soon got so that I could ride a short distance in a little waggon drawn slowly by natives. N had another ill turn which kept me back some. 0 how important to us slender females are good houses in this climate-- It should be the first thing a missionary does if circumstances will permit, to build a comfortable house— Not merely large enough to squeeze into, but large & airy, which is very important. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong July 23, I836 I continued to gain & when baby was & called Mary Jane Graham. Page 16 weeks old was baptized by Mr. Bingham A long name our friends will say— Maiy & Jane are for two of husband's sisters, & by adding the last name, we give her the name of Miss Graham, whose memoirs & writings we so much admire. We did not expect to be able to return to our station very soon, but thought of going out from Honolulu about 2 miles, to stop until I should be able to go home. Stayed at Mrs. B's several days & then returned to our grass house expecting to leave Honolulu the next day, tho I was still feeble. But Providence prevented & a mysterious way & in one most unlooked for. Green & family lived quite near us. Mr. Tuesday little Emily Green age 18 months was at our house in perfect health— went home & we soon heard she was scathed. This was 4 o'clock P.M. A native boiled some milk & sat it on a chest— she ran to it, caught hold of it, & spilled it boiling hot into her bosom. suffered until the next day about 4 o'clock, & died. tion to her dear parents. They felt most deeply. She 0 how keen the afflic­ What a sudden change from hea1th to death. She was a sweet child, & I had anticipated much pleasure for her & our dear N. when our yard should be fenced & they have a place to play— but she is gone--- gone to join our other sweet boy in heaven. babe was 3 weeks old the day she was burried. Our The next tuesday the Packet was coming to Wailuku, & we concluded to come home with Mr. Green, tho I feared some for my health. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong July 24, I836 Monday /July/ 24— Page 17 We left Honolulu on tuesday about noon & reached Wailuku friday noon— soon after we went on board & set sail we all began to vomit & were sick enough— towards night I had a turn something like cholera, & for a time it seemed as if I must die. I got out of my birth & lay down on a mat which was spread on the cabin floor & took my babe by my side— could not ra^e my head without vomiting, yet was obliged to get up frequently. All sick & none to help me— had to nurse baby all the time I lay down for she was getting quite hungry. But I got so much distressed that I had to leave her, for husband to crawl out of his birth where he had N. & take her. We had a bottle of wine of which I drank— & some of Dr. Moores essence which was all the medicine accessibLe. Got relief but was weak, & expected every moment my old complaint would come on (flowing). But it did not. All the nourishment I took after leaving Honolulu til we reached Wai­ luku was two biscuit about the size of small crackers, & a bit of dried beef. Drinks were my nourishment. Limes grow at Oahu & I obtained some for the voyage, which furnished me pleasant drink. made. Also a little beer which I had We had a goat on board which furnished a little milk for N. & baby was fed once. By some means I had enough to keep her comfortable. quiet & slept most of the time. of Wailuku again. She was We were glad enough to step on the shores I was so weak that felt unable either to ride on a horse or in the cart, but took the former. We were about 2 miles from our home. The horse walked all the way, & the cool air, together with a good �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong July 24, 1836 drink of milk at the end of the journey revived me some. came on. Page 18 My old complaint Spent a most restless distressing night in consequence of of (!) eating supper— My stomach was so weak that I could bear nothing scarcely & what little I did eat gave me much pain. The next morning my difficulty had much increased & I was obliged to keep my bed— & in the same room had 3 men to take breakfast which husband & the natives had prepared. It was sad times & my dear friends will think it is always sad times with u s , for I tell so much of them. thus with us But I do not & cannot tell all— Providence is pleased & it is well. It was now plain that our boarders must be disposed of— I could not take care of them. Mr. McLane who took care of them in our absence has got a house near us & boards them all— & 0 what a relief it is to me! This we should have done last winter, but the expense would have been great. No doubt, my health would have been much better— my body & soul would have been better. My flowing continued & neither cold bathing or other meaens used stoped it— I grew weak fast, & grew worse, when Mr. A gave me sugar of lead, which stoped it at once, & I am now quite well & gaining strength, with a fair prospect of enjoying good health. Our house is not done. Mack & Blake are at work but are very slow or it would have been ready for us. have her perfect work" in this land. In all things we must "let patience We live in our old shelter, which is bad enough, but the rainy season is past so that we can stay in it. When our house is done it will be a good one & a �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong July 24, 1836 Page 1$ convenient one & 0 how thankful we shall be-- We shall be quite comfortable. My mind has been relieved of a great burden, this spring. I have read the letter of Mr. Dwight & Temple, in reference to the labour of the wives of missionaries— & have recieved one from Mr. Davis on the same sub­ ject. Duty was not quite plain to me, I knew not where to draw a line be­ tween my labor at home & among the people. But now it is plain— I must not neglect my own family & soul of my children— must do all I can to relieve my husband of family cares, so that all of his time can be given to his mission­ ary work. If I have time & strength to do more it is my duty to do it. I know that so much is expected of missionaries wives, that we are often at a loss what to do. But I rejoice to l e a m that the opinion of some is changed. I do not blame any one, but it is a mistaken notion that we have not much else to do but missionary work among the people— We do not spin & weave & make cheese for our families, but we have to guard them against sin which seems to taint the very atmosphere. I cannot say what I feel or what I wish. I have been much interested in some papers handed me by Mrs. Bing­ ham called the "Advocate of Moral Reform"— I have also the 2d annual report before me. I am deeply interested in it & if I can possibly get time shall write to some of the managers & state some facts which have fallen within my observation in these dark lands. Let me ask who the young lady was from Westfield, who was seduced while on her way to New York? �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong July 24, I836 Do tell me & who was the vile seducer. Page 20 Mrs. B. & I talked about it & con­ cluded the seducer might have been "Tom Ashley". Husband has returned & I must get him some dinner. Evening— little C. Now I will talk about babies. Just about R's & E.'s After I had washed her & put on her night-gown, she proposed having a school & meeting— N & baby asleep. She was the teacher. She first wished me to read "Robert Stanhope", as she calls the childs book on the soul. I read, & then she put out words for me to spell. Then we sung— She said we had not got the tune so I stoped for her to begin & then stuck in with her. She knows no tune regularly but I think has a fine voice. She then prayed as usual, kissed me & thanked me for taking care of her to day & then went to bed where she is now sleeping sweetly. Often in talking with her, I find her concience (!) tender, at other times it seems almost impenetratable, or else she is so given to play that she is inattentive. Often when she has done wrong, & disobeyed me, she asks if God is angry with her, & will send her to hell. The thought of dying is terrible to her, & she often weeps & says she does not wish to die. I think she fears the grave more than death or judgment. When I tell her what will fit her for heaven & that I wish her to be good & go there, she asks if Grandpa & Grandma Chapman will be there— She asks many questions about God & heaven— wants to know if she can have a trundle-bed if she goes there &c &c. While at Honolulu, Mr. Coan met the children every morning & talked with them an hour, & gave them much good instruction. She was, after a few of the first times much averse to going, & on inquiring the cause, she said she did not wish to go because Mr. Goan said she must die. Death is made an unwelcome subject by us all, but one with which we must be familiar. Sweet son is sleeping in his cradle & loved enough by us both. & his feet are swift to mischief. sweet little boy. He is well, Has a fair skin, blue eyes, & is a very �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong July 24, I836 He loves his little sister & kisses her often. Page 21 Begins to talk a little, lisps "see there pretty" to anything that pleases him. Often points to baby & says it. Baby too is sweet enough— A good sized baby & growing finely— very quiet. Has a fair skin blue eyes, & is quite pretty. She is our fourth child & was six weeks old when C was four years old. Wednesday eve /July/ 26th ings of Genl meeting yet. Is not this rappid increase? I have said nothing about the proceed­ I lost all the eloquence & arguments, plans &c. by being sick— however heard through husband some. when convenient. The mission ladies attend Last year & this there has been much said about our having a boarding school for children, & establishing it at ponehou/Punahou/ about 2 miles from Honolulu. We feel that such such (!) schools are the principal hope for the nation & would gladly engage in it, arduous as it may be. men are of many minds". But "many The school does not hiki (go) yet. Poor Mrs. Bingham had set her heart upon it & is disappointed. She has done good & still desires & tries to /do/ good to this people. She is withered like a fallen rose, but ere long I trust will bloom anew on the banks of Jordan. No school there yet, but same say it must go next year— I felt desirous to have the matter settled this year, for the thought of moving again is tedious to me, for besides, it is quite time such schools were in operation. Well, thus it ended this year. Mr. A-g is appointed pastor of Wailuku Church, & Mr. Green is to establish & teach a boarding school here. Husband has taken his charge & commenced teach-g & Mr. Green is building & preparing for his school. my friends that much good may be done here. 0 pray for us Mr. Smith is stationed at Oahu as a teacher, on account of the ill health of his wife, who is almost help­ less . Mrs. Spaulding still confined �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong to her bed— poor afflicted woman. July 26, I836 Page 22 Mrs. Richards is troubled a little with a cough & they feel quite alarmed & think of going to America & returning. They have eight children & intend leaving some in America. If they go, as probably they will, my friends will probably see him. Don't know what account he will give of us— for he is one of those who considered us as deserters from our post at Nuuhina. But he is a good man & we love him, & shall ever feel gratefull for his kindness to us in sickness. Mr. Tinker wants to go home. I hope this spirit will not rage so much as to cause us to leave our master's work. The mission voted to have Mr. Richards or Mr. Tinker go home. August 6th It is Saturday evening & I am alone except babies & they asleep, & Katuha the woman who nursed Nevins, has come to lie in the room with me. Will say a few words of her. When she first came to our house, her hair was loose & bushy, & she had but one dirty garment— she wears combs & her head is kept in order— her body is kept clean & she has 4 or 3 garments & a good bonnet. Her clothes I gave her— the bonnet I taught her to make. It is in imitation of what is called-- well I cannot think— no matter— I never tried to sew a bonnet in America, but now make out very well. sionaries wife ought to know how to do every thing. A mis­ I have felt thankful many times that I was a farmer's daughter, & that I had to do as much for myself as I did. It is a privilege to be obliged to help ones self— for then we are better prepared to meet extremities. I have spoken of Katuha (spit) to show what can be done for this people. Her husband is one of our best men, but is poor— we think he is a �July 26, I936 Journal, Llsrissa Armstrong They have one child— him I clothe. Christian. Page 23 They have lost 3 children— I have now two very good girls, have better help than I ever had, since we parted with that good John. of remembrances yearly. He now lives on Kauai. I send him some token I have two girls, perhaps one is 12 the other 14 years— they are comfortably clad & clean. Nevins is as fond of Kahuna the youngest girl as ever any child could be of his nurse. She is lively & pleasant & tries to please him. other girl takes care of Jane. The My natives are all what we call good here, yet I can never believe a word they say, or trust them with what is not com­ mitted to th&ir care. But I am abne this eve. My dearest friend has gone to Haiku & from thence in company with the Governour proceeds to take a tour round the Island, to preach & - I am quite lonely— do not know how to have husband gone any better than I did the first year we were married— indeed not so well. With all my babies I feel that I am alone-The Lord will I trust return him to us in due season. just read the temperance tales by M. Sergeant of Boston. ingly-- for temperance here. carousing at a great rate. I have We like them exceed­ The king is now at Wailuku, drinking rum & Since he came here, a foreigner by the name of Paty has brought rum to him in a vessel, from Oahu. 0 that the wicked in­ fluence of foreigners could be destroyed— 0 if I could see my friends, I could tell things that make them shudder— but it must not go on paper. Moral reform societies are needed here, yet who would join them but missionaries? our two Consuls would not— but I have said enough. Surely The judgement will dis­ close all. Mr. A & I have often talked of Reuben as American consul, for a good man in that station �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong July 26, I836 might do much good, as much as a wicked one does evil. Page 24 A good man would not keep concubines & live in daily transgression of the 7th commandment. But R. must not leave our dear parents— that is clear enough. He will not, I know he will not-- Perhaps I shall yet return to them— tho I do not desire it. My work is here, & here let me die. If this population continues to decrease as it haE done, in a few years it will be extinct— Now is the time to work here. Sabbath /August/ 7th I did intend going to meeting but N got so sleepy that I concluded to stay at home. & the morning service commences at 11. 10 in the hour for him to sleep, I cannot be very quiet with 3 little ones, yet I have more peace of mind than usual to day— I have greater long­ ings after holiness, & greatly desired to walk nearer to God. I have been thinking of some of our past trials & have derived comfort from the follow­ ing lines— Why should I complain Of want or distress, Temptation or pain? He told me no less; The heirs of salvation, I know from the Lord Through much tribulation, Must follow the Lord. Though dark be my ways, Since he is my guide 'Tis mine to obey 'Tis his to provide; this way was much rougher And darker than mine Did Jesus thus suffer And shall I repine. His love, in time past Forbids me to think He'll leave me at last In trouble to sink Though painful at present 'Twill cease before long, And then, oh, how pleasant The conquerer's song. Through grace may I sing the conqueror's song". �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Aug. 9, I836 Page 23 Tuesday eve /August/ 9th "My soul is sick, my ear is pained With every day's report of wrong and outrage, with which earth Is filled." The King & his train are here, drinking & carousing. It is said that the King & Princess were both drunk yesterday. The King seems determined to go headlong to ruin. changed. Unless his course is May the Lord take him out of the world, for he is leading a large company with him down to the gulf of despair. A young man of his train has been buried to day in consequence of a drunken frolick— where Oh! where is his spirit now!! If we believe the bible, we believe his soul is in torment— to those who bring rum to this land. Wo(!) The Princess will be confined soon. The King is oppressing the people greatly— He had given out word that every hog in Wailuku should be brought to him. Some of the lower chiefs were indignant, & many of the people would I believe had they dared to have done it, rebelled. Mr. A. had just bought a hog with cloth, & sent word to the King that he might have it, if /he/ would not oppress the poor people, & we would do without. been taken. It has not been sent for, & the hogs have not yet This is not written for the public. I will mention now, that a certain letter in the N. York Observer came out last year, which made quite a bustle. King, &c. The chiefs were quite displeased & threatened to send away the mis­ sionary who wrote it. is sometimes imprudent. the letter. Something was said of the We strongly suspect that Dr. Chapin wrote it, for he But he was gone— No missionary on the ground owns It never should have been printed, & ought not to have been written as it was. Some of the foreign residents take fire at everything & are ready to push on the chiefs or any others to mischief. All this must be read in the bedroom & never told out of it, lest it should reach these Islands, & then the missionaries would be blown sky high. 0, that foreigner residents would help as much as they hinder the progress of the gospel. �Aug. 9, I836 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 26 Here I will just say, that sometime since I wrote to Phebe Hamilton, & directed my letter to Buffalo supposing she was there— probably it has never reached her. Do tell her of it & ask her to write me a letter to pay for it. I have also written to Linus B. B a m s in answer to a letter recieved from him— directed mine to Blandford, tho he had I suppose gone to albany(!)-- If it has never reached him, please tell him it was a long letter & must be answered so I shall expect one from him. I am now trying to gather things, so as to make out a box full for Reuben this fall. an ivory comb for each. Bought two marrows to day. Gave Intend to have a little native house built & furnished in native style & send it. To day have written to Mrs. Pritchard of Tahaiti(!) — tomorrow hope to write Mrs. Barff & then proceed to write letters to America. Have about 80 to answer. Dear me, when shall I answer them all? Wednesday eve /Aug^/ 10th This P.M. Mrs. Green, Miss Brown & myself have comenced(!) our maternal prayer meeting. It was a precious season to our souls. was naughty & I punished her. Just at eve Caroline I then talked with her in as solmn(!) & impressive a manner as I could, in language adapted to her capacities. much affected, or manifest so much tenderness of conscience. Never saw her so We knelt & prayed together. She prayed first in her own simple style & asked as usual for a new heart. I never prayed for her with so much faith as then. We arose & she was quite affected, came & kissed me with more than usual affection & tenderness, then thanked me for taking care of her to day. lap, & talked more to her. She then with much tenderness put her arms around my neck, kissed me, & went to bed. I could hear her sobbing while on her little bed, tho evidently trying to suppress it. a new life in her. I took her on my 0 may this be the dawn of May this dear child be a true convert in word, deed & truth. Amen._____ �Aug. 11, I836 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 27 Thursday eve. Have "been looking over my box to day from Springfield. Had a variety of sensations & with all the rest, was almost vexed, & should have been quite, could it have relieved me, for the naughty cock-roaches (a large filthy destructive bug) had destroyed the greater part of my nice rasins(!). Perhaps it is well for me, for I had anticipated much pleasure in using them. They were delightful when they came. We sweetened our mouths well, & then left them as we thought secure & concluded not to get them out until we should get out of this filthy house. And so! they are gone!!! Poor me, can't go to the store & by(!) more— but I am foolish & will stop. Caroline was no less disappointed than her mother. To day have found a little bundle tied up veiy snugly, containing some bits of calico, & letters from Sally. She has done well, & I thank her very much for writing me, & will write her in return. When she writes me again, she will take pains to separate her words & then I can read it with less difficulty. Could not read all she wrote, but as near as I could make out, she said mother would come & visit me. If she comes, Sally must come too & ride on the old horse, & bring the cat, & some cheese. Should be very glad to see Sally here— If she comes I shall want her to take care of Mary Jane, & keep house for me a while, so that I can teach school. Now I shall expect Sally to keep a journal of Russell affairs, & tell all about home, & about Hiram Carter too. I often think of Sally, & as often think I should be happy to have her in our family if we were in America. see her. Perhaps I shall yet There is a native boy living with us, who walks like her— has a hump on his back but no sores. He washes for us. I often feel sad, when I look at him, his form is so much like hers. I have concluded to write as much as I possibly can in my journal, for I do not intend sending it by mail— but in a box to Reuben, so it will not cost according to weight. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong August H. 1836 Page 28 Oh, how happy I should be to receive letters from my dear mother— but if she does not write, she does not forget us. A native woman has just been making the bed ticking she so kindly sent me. Now I would like feathers to fill it— We find the pulu is too hot & unhealthy, but under mattrasses it answers very well. Am going to fill my new ticking with pulu, & am gathering hen's feathers for pillows. Our mattrasses on which we have slept ever since we left America are very hard— They have been wet over & over with salt water & fresh— & nothing ever seems fresh & clean that has been wet with salt water. — Mr. A. has written to Mr. Anderson for some new ones, so we hope to live very snugly by & by. Our dear friends have done much for our comfort but we cannot be much benefitted by many things until we have a place to put them & ourselves. The carpenter is intolerably slow, & our house would have been ready for us before this. I fear it will not be ready in season for me to take a sketch of our station as I wish this fall. Is "old grey" alive? OH! I thank old Mrs. Hughs for the towel- Does the old Deacon drink rum— or will he not be the "Devil's deacon" any longer? August 26th I want to hear about every family in Russell. We have sent away one of our boys who lived with us— He was so saucy, rougish & lazy that we could do nothing with him. Have got 4 more, two men & their wives— probably the women may be 33 or nearly 40 years old. Have been trying to teach one to sew— but dear me how awkward she is— can scarcely hold a needle. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Smith from Honolulu, with their child /have/ recently spent a week with us. We are not very well situated to entertain such genteel company, but get along somehow. �August 26, I836 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 29 Mr. Smith's object in coming was to view the land in this region, & if he can obtain some, to bring his family here & settle. manufacture silk, cotton &c &c. think a Christian. boy, He intends to Mrs. S. is a pleasant genteel woman & we Mr. S. a very pleasant man, & they have a sweet little Mrs. S. has a brother & Mr. S. two sisters, all single, who will settle with them I suppose. Mrs. S. is the Miss Davis of whom I have spoken before. I spoke of Mrs. Whitney & Dibble, sometime since in my journal. They are quite feeble now. Mrs. D. will probably never be restored to health. Her mind is effected by the shock recieved. Mrs. Spaulding still on her bed, & probably will never leave it for any length of time until the grave becomes her bed. Mrs. Smith, confined to her bed most of the time. "God moves in a mysterious way his wonders to perform." My own health is pretty good— When I have no family but our own, & no school but teaching C. I feel very well— but a little extra labour brings me down at once. Mr. & Mrs. S family left, I was nearly prostrate, but a little freedom from care & fatigue has restored my health again. convinced that it is not my duty to teach school. girl, & a very sweet babe. Sept. 1st A's study. I am now Mary Jane is a fat little At least we think so-- I have just thought that I have not described Mr. It is built of dirt (doby we call it) & covered with grass— mat floor— A doby partition separates him from the natives— but their fish & poi smell so intolerably, & are so noisy that one can hardly stay under the same roof. They have a habit of talking very loud— half a dozen of them in common conversation, make as much noise �Sept. 1, 1836 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 30 as I ever heard at a / b a m / raising in N. England. Sept. 12— A thing so novel has happened this morning that I must record it in my journal. I have just eaten some hasty pudding & milk. Meal fresh from the mill yesterday!! Now will explain it. Mrs. Green had planted a few hills of c o m & when ripe, her natives ground it in the coffee-mill. but I am sure, never was there any better. taste with me. me. Oh, it is delicious.-- Teaching her to work. a curiosity. It was not boutted, I would like to have all my friends I have got an old woman living with She made a shirt for her husband which was quite I had half a mind to send it home as such. as if it were a crow-bar. She uses the needles She is now ironing— Improves some. We hope soon to go & spend a few days at Haiku. Haiku Sept. 28th I am now seated by the table we used to eat on nearly two years ago, & in the house where we have had so much sickness & so many sorrows. We came last Saturday, it is now Wednesday. We came in the ox cart. Mr. A rode on horseback, except a while with the children, when I rode on the horse to rest myself. C. & N. enjoyed the ride finely. N. begins to talk & talked about the cows all the way— he calls the oxen cows, & the horse also. C thinks we might go to see grand-pa & Grandma— &uncle R & Aunt E. in the east. We reached here on Saturday PM. When we came in sight of the house, & indeed on our way here former scenes were brought fresh to my memory— The manner in which we left this region not quite two years ago I can never forget— & my recollections �Sept. 28, I836 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong are quite as vivid as I could wish. Page 31 What changes in our family since! has been taken from us & two given us. One The spot where I*sat alone with, as I supposed a dying child in my arms, & the spot where his cradle used to stand when we watched as we supposed over his dying pillow— the room where I have spent so many sleepless nights, watching & walking with our distressed boy, the places where his clothes used to hang & the places where he used to creep— The settee on which he was b o m — the table where his little hands used to pat, & many other things revive re­ collections of our dear departed boy— but Oh! his sufferings!! & the anguish of his parents hearts!! It is more than I can tell— house, where Mr. A. was sick &-since then— We are now in the same But Oh how many mercies have we recieved Our hearts should overflow with gratitude. We brought our bed, & camp down on the mats, with our chiHren— brought 2 cups & saucers, 2 knives &c., a teakettle— but the native through carelessness have broken the latter all to pieces, so we boil our water for tea in a tin sauce-pan. We have another teakettle at Wailuku & if we had not could get one at Honolulu. Natives break, tear & destroy a great deal for us, & we have to submit patiently. Sept. 30th saddle. Yesterday I had a fine ride on horseback, on my side­ Rode about 3 miles. Mr. A walked, the natives carried C & N, baby stayed with her nuise— an old woman. tutui /kukujJ7 trees. The scenery was most delightful— large The tutui is a pea green, & at a short distance resembles an apple tree in blossom. The different shades �Sept. 30, I836 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong of green make a most beautiful appearance. of the peach & other trees. Page 32 I was not unfrequently reminded Indeed I sometimes quite forgot where I was, & found my mouth watering for some fine fruits which I could scarcely persuade myself was not there. The air too was most delightful. live in very pleasant places— for we always choose Missionaries do not the spot where there are people, instead of one where there is fine scenery. I am writing with the paper on my lap. Just before the door where I sit are two night-blooming ceres (!), which will I appose bloom to night sb midnight. We planted it when we first came to this station. "T'will many a flower is b o m to blush unseen, & waste its sweetness on the desert air." We went out by lamp light to see those beautiful flowers. reminded me of our sweet little N.— those fair flowers. They He bloomed as fair, & fell as soon as But I trust he now blooms in an unfading clime, & a bright halo of glory is shed around the sweet flower whose memory I love with sad­ ness to cherish. I did not mention, that when I took that pleasant ride, we went to a place which is called the flying road. It is a ledge of rocks, in some places 30 & 40 feet-high— at the bottom of which is a small beautiful lake of water. This place has in former times, been a place of resort by chiefs— where they would plunge into the water from the rocks above, & thus sport, hours in suc­ cession. Several boys plunged from the rocks 30 feet high, to let us see them do it. Some of them I should think no more than 8 or $ years old. �Sept. 30, I836 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 33 They as early accustom themselves to playing in water & swimming that they are almost amphibious. Oct 4th I suppose that place has constant visitors. We set our faces homeward. We were to take an early start, to enjoy the cool of the day— so we made arrangements the night pre­ vious. Mr. A had been at work very hard, besides preaching & teaching during our stay there, had been buying timber for Mr. Green's boarding school house & the day before we left he worked in the water to make a raft of the timber & send it to Wailuku. He had a burning fever all night & complained of being cold, & I strongly suspected that he would be sick, so I got up at day break & roused the natives that were to go with us fully expecting that he could do nothing. We got ready, without waiting for breakfast, for Mr. A wanted none, & I am sure I did not, & we were off in good season. Mr. A. rode on horseback, ill as he was, for I was obliged to be with the children, & the cart was filled with mats &c. & left but little space for us. In the PM. took some refreshment at Mr. Green's & felt better. quite well again. He is generally quite healthy. We got home, Mr. A is now Mr. Green painted our house while we were absent— I mean the inside— the outside is rough stone. (Mr. G. was once a painter by trade.) Well the next day, we commenced moving. It is now Oct. 13th & this is the first moment I I (!) have got to write & now my limbs are pained & my flesh is sore with fatigue. We have at last got a house, & are safely lodged in it— & how shall we, how can we feel sufficiently grateful for it? We do not deserve so good a house, but we have it— & I am constantly thinking how grateful we should be for it. But the kitchen is not finished, & our carpenter is sick with rheumatisms— Have to cook in the same old place— it is several rods from us & tires me exceedingly to go to it so often, tho we cook but two meals in a day- - breakfast, & dinner at 3- �Oct. 13, I836 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 3^ What goods reached us from the S. Islands were so very dirty, & all we have was dirty, we had lived so long in such filthy wet places. had a thorough cleaning— Natives have helped me--- I have I am so tired & sleepy that I must go to bed— I sleep on pulu, & the ticking that mother sent me, which I value much. My mattresses are taken apart to be washed— no small job. Oct. 6th Alljatigue & excitement to day— Natives making doby fence, carpenter putting up doors to cupboards &c— for hymn book. natives constantly coming We have to plan something for them to do, or take potatoes or something, for if we give them books, they will not value them. With regard to giving them books, I have often thought of the saying, "What comes quick goes quick"— of them. If they work for their books, then they will take care My feet are swollen & sore with fatigue, but my health is good. Never was better in my life perhaps, tho I have a great fat baby to nurse. Had a native nurse for a while, but she was taken sick, & since I have got my strength, have enough to satisfy baby. Oh, how comfortable we are! It is such a strange & entirely new thing to have a dry, good house, & a clean one also, that I feel as if it were too good almost— It is plain however— plaistered inside, & the wood work painted green. With regard to clothing & furniture I sometimes think I shall never want anything more, for we have enough— enough to keep us warm in the wet season which is approaching— but clothes wear out fast- - things get broken, t o m & lost— natives are very careless with them— yet we must have natives about us. Miss Brown lives under the same roof with us— Keeps house. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Nov. 6, 1836 Page 33 Nov. 6th Babies just lodged safely in bed, & I take up my pen to write, after one month's silence— Not entirely silent however, for I have written several letters to America— The last fortnight hate written none. Mr. & Mrs. Parker with their children have been with us— Left this P.M. came in a vessel, return to Lahaina & there stop a few days & then go to Oahu in some whale ship. The last week has been one of intense interest to us all. Our visit has been pleasant, particularly so, as Mr. & Mrs. P. were with us at Nuuhina. Those of us who were there, are bound to each other by peculiar ties of love— I need not tell why, for friends know that we endured trials together. Another reason why the visit has been pleasant is because the last week has been de­ voted to the people in an unusual manner— We have had a protracted meeting. Mr. & Mrs. Smith have been at Mr. Green's— Four praachers have devoted all their time & strength to the people. I have done what I could— Prepared food for those who laboured, went to meeting some, & talked with the people when I could. We do believe the Lord has been very near us, & is still near us. Several we hope are b o m again & many more are anxious. when one hopes he is b o m again. themselves & lie to God. We tremble because they so often decive We tremble when a person comes with a thought (as they call it) for his soul. They decieve s^o skillfully— & the more we know of them, the more we fear to believe them. were their God's. We always tremble, Many live as if they thought we If they can only please us, no matter how much they de­ cieve, or how abominable in the sight of God. When I write again, 0 may I have glorious things to write— even the true conversion of many. Nov. 6, 1836 Page 33 The time has arrived to send my journal & letters. All things are ready to put into the box. My journal looks badly but no time to coppy (!) it. _ /Journal ends here— unsigned^/ To our parents R & E-- �SECTION 8 Wailuku, Maui Dec. 18, 1837 - Nov. 1, 1838 During the year lapse between this section and the one previous, a fifth child was b o m to the Armstrong's, Richard Baxter, in 1837 in Hawaii. This section deals mainly with reports about life as a missionary on Maui. With this last section, the journals of Clarissa Armstrong end. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Dec. 18, 1837 Page 1 Wailuku Maui Dec. 18th 1837How very thankful I should be that I have been able to get off all df my American letters, as I wished, & a box to Mr. Andrew Porter besides. My hands have been, & are still full, but I never got along with my letters easier than I have this year. How it helps one to get through with difficul­ ties, to go with them to God, before commencing them, & ask his aid. I hope to write more this year in my journal than I did last, but perhaps I shall not. Our dear babe /Richard Baxter/ continues to be afflicted as he has been with a sore head— The top of the head is covered with a scab. what that it may prove bad for him. He is restless days & nights. have a steady good woman who takes care of him & he sleeps, & rocks a little when he wakes— & reads a good deal. We fear some­ Days, I sits by the cradle while She keeps her testament by her Nights, he does not cry, but is restless, & keeps me from sleeping, so that I do not feel well days. Have a dizziness in my head. I ride on horseback when my head gets very bad— A few rides will cure it, until brought on again by fatigue. About sunrise I ride about half a mile up by the side of a valley where the cold bracing wind comes down from the mountain. I find it necessary to wear quite warm clothes. long from my little flock, & hasten back to release Mr. A. he can fry tallo cakes without me. I cannot be absent We have a cook, & We boil the tallo, pound it, let it stand over night, & then it is light & ready for breakfast. barrel of flour which is quite musty. We have just opened a Perhaps it is well for us that we can­ not get any rye bread from home, for our flour would then be less palitable than it is now. All asleep but Caroline. She sits reading "Peter Parley's magazine," but will soon go to her trundle bed. I design to tell more about the people this year than I have usually done. Our feelings are often severely tried with them, & our hearts almost discouraged. A short time since, one of our teachers of a school of children, who has a wife & two small children �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Dec. 18, 1837 Page 2 was in repeated instances found to have been guilty of adultery with the young girls in his school. man. He was educated at Lahainaluna & was a promising young Some months since he gave some evidence of being b o m again. In the midst of his adultery, he came to Mr. A. saying that he had resolved to service Christ & wished to unite with the church. In a few days his iniquity was revealed. How much time, strength & money has been bestowed upon him, & all is lost! And for ought we know his poor soul will be lost! nally! Lost eter­ We are pained because the church members are so hard & close with us. A chief, a member of the church at Honolulu, will not let us have a piece of land to ra$e food forthe boarding school, without $1000 dollars per year for the use of the land— land that lies unoccupied & entirely useless. more & more hard with us. They grow A short time since Mr. Baldwin purchased a barrel of lamp oil for Mr. Green, gave $16. for the oil & sent it by natives in a canoe from Lahaina. The probability is, that the natives kept the good oil & brought a barrel of poor oil to Mr. G. G. received oil that is not fit to use. Mr. Baldwin sent good oil, & Mr. It was not sent by a church-member. Sometimes, in sending bundles from one station to another they are lost. The natives can easily deal thus with them for they can lie to us, & no law can injure them. Dec. 27. This has been a painful day to me. is relieved in having done my duty. Tho my conscience Last eve, Caroline told a falsehood to her Father, a thing I have not known her do for a good while previous. As a punishment, we have kept her up chamber all day, & allowed her only bread & water to eat. so. We have tried to be faithful to her, & shall continue to be She has felt it very much, but what the result will be God only knows. I pray that her heart may not grow hard in sin. Baby is better— I have a severe cold. A letter from Honolulu says, that Mr. Macintosh, editor of the S.I. Gazette has got the Delerium Tremen's . Such is the �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Dec. 27, 1837 character of a man, who has nearly filled his sheet with this mission. Page 3 vile trash about The character cf the man will show whether his trash is true or not— Poor sinner!! I fear his end will be a hard one. May the Lord spare him, & he repent of his wickedness. Dec. 31st sabbath eve Farewell to the dying year— I feel peculiarly solmenn (!). as if parting with a friend. but it will bring no more. The year has brought me both joys & sorrows, Farewell Farewell. Jan 10th 1838. bed. I feel All asleep but Garry. & she is in her Last week on tuesday I took G. & baby, & went to Haiku to visit Mrs. Smith— returned on friday. Mr. McLane a foreigner went with me— I rode some on hrseback & some in the cart. When baby slept, he lay in his cradle which was snugly fixed in the cart, & then I rode on the horse, but at his call I would leave & ride in the cart. A native drove the oxen— or I had 3 drivers. It is quite a distinguished office to drive the oxen. When one gets a little experience, he has one or two under him who drive & he struts along like a King & looks on occasionally. No matter how many drivers there are, we give the same price as if there were but one. He can divide it if he choose— When the most experienced gets lazy, he is turned off & another rises, & so it goes on, one after another. Wm. Nevins & Mary Jane stayed with their father— I left them well, but on my return found M.J. quite sick & unable to sit up a moment. lost flesh, & was quite changed for so short a time. She had Her sickness was very strange & unaccountable— was taken vomiting & continued to vomit all night on Wednesday night. We fear she had eaten something bad— one day & taken ill at the same time with M.J. N. is well. Nevins was ill M.J. is better, but is very irritable indeed. We have just sent of a man who was my assistant in the kitchen— he was a very wicked fellow. We send him away for adultery— but he was al­ �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Jan. 10, 1838 together bad. Has been very contrary & saucy to me. knew his duty well. May the Lord cause him to repent. Page 3 (continued) He was a smart man & We are pained be­ cause he is so hardened after recieving so much instruction. �Jan. 10, I838 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong But my visit was a charming one. Page 4 Being a few days released in part from cares, I am much better in health than when I left. The dizziness in my head has not yet returned, tho I expect it daily & am so closely confined with babies, &c. &c. Mr. & Mrs. Smith are Unitarians, but I could see nothing, & learn nothing from his prayers, ter. inconsistent with a true Christian charac­ They have recently lost a child, & were they not Unitarians, we could say that nothing could have appeared more consistent than their aonduct during their afflictions. It was consistent, but in reality they deny the Lord who died to save their child— I cannot but love Mrs. S. & I hope & pray that she may love the Saviour. in about two years. She is a lovely woman, They think of going to America They live in a most delightful spot— The birds sing so sweetly, among the groves of trees. Jan 13th It seemed like a paradise to me. Were I in my own dear native land I should probably sit shivering with cold— & perhaps should be riding in a sley (!)— but here we have no cold Boreas, & the flowers are in full bloom. The 4 o'clock flowers are abundant around our house & fill the air with their sweet perfume. lavendar also is sending forth its sweet fragrance. growing abundantly in our yard- - The The sweet potatoes are Yesterday I had company to dine with us— Miss Brown, Miss Ogden & Mr. McDonald who is here at Mr. G's on a visit. Had a baked hog's rib, squash that I raised in our own yard & green c o m also. Tomatoes too— These all I am sure our dear friends do not have— c o m & to­ matoes, but they have turnips, beets, &c &c. which are better. almost done for the presant (!). to send 2 miles for it. Our milk is Mr. McLane lets us have milk, but we have An old man who lives with us goes for it. I feel pretty well - - - Well in body, but my soul is sleeping. It is time to awake, for it appears that the Lord is about to send his spirit upon our station. There is a movement among the people here. work we hear is going on. 0 for more faith &love. when the Lord shall convert these isles to himself. At Hilo a great May not this be the time �Jan. 26, I838 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Jan-y 26. Page 5 We are now in the midst of a protracted meeting. There is for once, a shaking among the "dry bones". We have abundant evidence that the Lord is in our midst— Many appear hard & impenitent, but a good num­ ber are compelled to yield. We hope & tremble for the natives. deceitful— But God knows their hearts. They are so A most painful case of native decep­ tion was disclosed to us, the day before our meeting commenced— A young female the wife of a very clever good native, who assisted Mr. Green in the boarding school. In a protracted meeting held here a year ago, she gave most decided evidence of being converted— The youngest & first young person converted here. She was perhaps 13 or 14 years old— was quite intelligent for a native, & ap­ peared extremely well. we all loved her. Mr. A recbwi her to the church. She appeared well & When Mr. G. commenced his Boarding school, she & her husband were taken as assistants. She as a schollar (!) also— under a gale of hypocrisy she has been practicing deception, stealing, lying; & very much that was bad among the scholars. She has done more injury by her influence, than Mr. G. can counteract in a long time. Not long since Mr. G. wrote an account of her conversion & sent it to the publisher of .the Youth's companion— 0 how he was decieved! We all feel bad— exceedingly bad— But she is in the hands of a merciful God. Mrs. Green Miss Ogen /Ogden/ & I have held meetings 3 times a day with our children— Our bowels yearn over them. in his own precious blood. to attend the meeting. May the Saviour wash them Lorrin Andrews (9 years old) came with his father Mr. Andrews assisted �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Jan. 26, 1838 husband, & Mr. Green does what he can. We expected Mr. Hitchcock & family, but they were prevented coming by ill health. preached since the meeting commenced. Page 6 I have not heard one sermon Have been to meeting 3 times, but little Baxter was so talkative & Mary Jane so full of play that I had to leave & come home, lest the natives should bestow more attention upon our children than the sermon. I am quite confined to the house— but not my chair- - 0 how I long sometimes to sit & rest my weaiy limbs. We took supper with Miss Brown this eve— After we had all eaten, the children, Mr. Green's & ours, sat down, & to please them I seated little Baxter among them in a high chair, that a foreigner had recently made for him. & scarcely deserves the name of chair. The chair is a most awkward thing, But I stood near him— somehow he gave a spring, & the chair fell back & he with it. Dear babe, he was frightened, & we feared hurt— but we hope not badly. I must retire— & rest— for I have some labour to perform these days. L. Andrews has been here a fortnight, which has increased my cares some. 0 few hours. if I could go to the rocks back of my Father's barn, & spend a There I have spent some of the sweetest moments of my life— There I have knelt so often in prayer, & felt tiat none but God was near. But he is here too. Feb. 4. 0 how swift days, weeks, months & years pass away. Soon, very soon, time with us will be no longer. Ogden & Miss Brown were here to a prayer meeting. Just as we had closed, the house shook, the doors A few evenings since, Miss We had it in my bedroom. �Feb. 4, 1838 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong rattled, and the earth felt the same motion— It was an earthquake. a sleight (!) shock, but enough to show the wonderful power of God. Page 7 It was How small & insignificant it makes one fell (!), when the mighty power of God is thus displayed. This is sabbath eve— 16 natives have been added to our church today. One lives with us. We have had a shaking among the "dry bones" here. Apparently, quite a number have turned from sin into holiness. But 0 how many remain unreconciled to God, & ho*t; many try to de- cieve us! In the midst of our protracted meetings, when many apparently were bowed under a sense of their sins, quite a number wept, & pretended to be seeking the salvation of their souls, while at the same time they were living in iniquity, breaking the 7th commandment. A girl who lived with us, more than 2 years, & then left to find a husband, has recently been married, & she too was among those who professed to be repenting of sins— but it proved to be merely a cloak for her iniquity. Marriage is no security against that sin. We tremble when we hope for this people. No less than 9, quite young girls who attend meeting regularly— who hear religious instruction every day, have been guilty of adultery. Sabbath eve Feb. 1 1 . Two days have stood by the bed side of a dying Christian. lepolepo is about to enter his eternal rest. fixed on God^ through the merits of a Saviour. Kauai- His mind is calm— his hope is During his illness, he has appeared well— has left much written good advice for his two little children. He has been a lovely man for a native. Surely nothing but grace could make him what he _is— 0 how different from the death of Ha.pi at Nuuhiva!! The spirit of God is still with us— Frequent new cases �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong of conviction. Feb. 11, 1838 Page 8 0 that it may continue to increase, until all this people are gathered into the field of Christ. Thursday 13th /Feb^y This PM. have attended the funeral of Kauailepoleop— He died not as a fool dieth but as the righteous fall asleep. His end was peaceful & calm. His hope in the merits of Christ's until his senses were drowned in death. blocrcf He has written much during his ill­ ness— Among other things some valuable & excellent advice to his two young children. His wife is a poor stupid creature. Me have not seen him much for several weeks, as he has been several miles from us-- A few days since he returned, I went to his house one day, intending to try to sketch his likeness either with the eye, & by a camera obscura (belonging to Mr. Andrews) but could not attempt it, as Mr. A. could not release me from my little flock long enough to do it. Should have done it before if he had been at home. He was a rare native. & a good mind. We all loved K. Was educated at Lahainaluna— A man of noble appearance, We feel the loss his death has occasioned— When I wished to ride on horseback, he would accompany me if I wished. him to draw & paint. Once I began to teach He succeeded very well, but was called away to visit the king & there it ended. To day have been reminded of him more particularly at our dinner table— as soup was our dinner, which he was fond of & often shared with us, when ill. But his wants are at an end— I trust he is now singing the song of the redeemed in heaven. �Feb. 13, I838 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 9 I am just now interested in reading the memoirs of Mrs. Ellis. I feel ashamed, guilty & condemned for my stupidity & inactivity in the cause of Christ, when I read of such Christians. soul - - 0 for the love of Christ in my 0 that my will were swallowed up in God's will. Feb. 23d. On the 20th my husband left for Lahainaluna to attend a protracted meeting. Do not expect him home until the 23th. A letter from him to day says that there is some feeling manifested among the scholars. filled with a Saviour's love. spirit on that school. He has gone We pray & trust that God will pour out his Mr. Hitchcock attended the meeting, & after preach­ ing, once his lungs failed & he returned home. How frail is man! is near. How very lonely I am— Husband gone & death Yesterday attended the funeral of one of Mr. Green's little scholars. She died with dysentery. in that school. obstinate. That disease prevails at this time— particularly It commences with swelling in the face & limbs, & is very Several are now sick & some dangerous. Our dear Mary Jane had some unfavourable symptoms this PM., but I have applied remedies which I hope & pray may prevent its progress. She is a dear child to us, & if she should be taken away we should feel the loss keenly. & beguiles She is a bright little jewel many a weary & sad hour of her parents. So we may say of all our dear precious babes— We love them & 0 that we could know them to be children of grace. C. appears more indifferent about serious things than ever before— My bowels yearn over her. I feel my responsibility. The care of children is thrown upon the mother here, & 0 how she feels under the weight of responsibility. from God. Immortal souls given to her care— 0 for Grace & wisdom We observed the day of fasting which 33 observed by Christians through­ out the world, for seminars of learning schools &c. I met the female members of the church, & we had a precious meeting— God was with us. �Feb. 2 3 , 1838 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 10 67 ° (?) Feb. Cool weather here— we sleep under two quilts & a woollen blanket. I have cut up a large quilt to make small ones for our dear children. Letters just arrived from dear America. none for me. One from Mr. Adger & Myma. much to say of Mr. Bames. Several for husband but One from Mr. Junkin who has so One from Princeton. One from Mary A. his sister. One from a student in Dr. Beecher's college &c. &c. my dear parents & others. I longed to hear from I /2m/ sometimes feeling a longing wish to be with my dear parents, that I might do something for them, to show them that I love them, & feel grateful for what they have done for me. I know a parents love, since so many precious babes are given me. But I do not wish to leave this dark & lonely place as long as duty says stay. Glad as I would be to see my dear parents, I am content to remain here— & wish to stay, if I may do anything for the advancement of Christ's, cause. I sometimes feel, that since I can do so little as I do fcr the I might as well be elsewhere. heathen, But then duty says do the work which is given you, tho it may only indirectly benefit the heathen. I know that the example of a Christian family is of unspeakable advantage to them— & 0 what labor my husband performs! I would stay for the sake of having him work for them, & for his master. 0 that my dear babes might early be members of Christ's family, & in instructing them may I do good to those who shall live after me. �Feb. 23, I838 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong But this mission has a letter from the Board of Missions. dark times— Times of distress in America. & 0 the poor heathen! Dark, The rich becoming poor, &c &c— Must they suffer too? benefit be suspended & they go back!-! Page 11 Must our apperations for their What is before us we know not! The times are dark, but God can change them to light. March 2d about 4 ndJss Yesterday I went with husband to Waihea (?), distant to attend a meeting. Rode on horseback. with her papa, & R. Baxter was carried by the natives. stayed with Mrs. Green. Mary Jane rode Caroline & Nevins We rode on the shore of the Pacific some of the way— trotted along just by the edge of the water, as the sand was more solid than at a little distance from the water. The surf was waving & foaming near us. Sometimes the heavy surges looked as they moved rapidly towards us, as if they would swallow us in their rage, amidst their white foam. who has s M We remembered "& here shall thy proud waves be stayed" so we rode on in safety, admiring the grandeur of the scene. There is something awfully grand, to one gazing upon this great mass of waters. Its constant motion, waving & foam­ ing, which is said to be a fit emblem of the wicked, almost fills one with terror. How many sinners sail upon the restless ocean, & how many find their graves in its deep caverns, yet when living never dream that it is a fit repre­ sentation of their own wicked hearts— Man is blinded by sin! When riding in a more quiet place, we talked of home. Talked of our parents, & expressed a wish that they could be with us, in our happy little family. Talked of brothers & sisters— Father & Mother, who may now be lying in the dark cold grave, we (?) talked of more than others. We reached the school house which is built of mud, & is very comfortable. A mat was spread on the ground on which I sat with my two babies, while husband stood on the same mat to preach. out mat. I sat down flat having no chair & nothing to sit on but the spread Mr. A. told them about the goodness of God— They gave good attention, & some wept aloud. �March 2 , IS38 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 12 Meeting closed & we set out for home with a large company of natives all around us. They began to leave us, & before we got home, we were quite alone. Got home safely - - found C & N. glad to see us— had a supper of fried tallo, warm water & milk sweetened a little (We do not take tea.) & then, after babes were asleep read the Herald. To day I have made some pumpkin pies— Have pumpkins growing in our yard also beautiful long crooked neck squashes. March 26. Babes all asleep in their accustomed places— all perfectly healthy. Baxter is not yet rid of his irritation but appears well. makes an effort to creep. over 6 months old. with all his might. He sits alone, & He is a fine stout boy— had 2 teeth when a little The dear Father of these sweet babes is not well— He labours The Lord has thus sustained him most wonderfully to me. I have sometimes felt that he was doing his last work, before entering into eternal rest— God only knows. among this people. Such a time His labours are blessed. There is a shaking We hear the same report from Molokai, Hawaii, Oahu & Kauai— as never was known. Has not the year of jubilee come? are repenting by hundreds, & yes, by thousands. Sinners The work is great & it is glorious— I sometimes feel a longing desire to be out among the people, to be in the midst of the work. & I must not forsake it. But my Father has given me work to do at home, Shall this work go on & shall the children of Hawaii rejoice in the Lord & our dear ones be cast out!! Lord let it not be so, but save our children . Sad news from Hana— The extremity of this island, where Mr. Ivesr & Conde are settled. Their houses were all destroyed by fire a few days since. Grass houses are extremely combustible. &c. but Mr. Conde Mr. Ives saved all of his furniture �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong lost a good part of his. March 26, 1838 Page 13 It is a loss indeed— a loss in these poor times. God will overrule it for good. I must stop writing, for a small kind of Miller is so thick around me as to trouble me in writing. March 31- Just at eve a letter arrived from Mrs. Jonathan Taylor - 2 sheets full, & a small bundle of things with it. remember me, I do not deserve it-- How kind in her thus to An interesting letter Death's & marriages. Ruth Knox is married— Is she a Christian, my heart inquires? married! Caroline Collins My good friend Mrs. Medad Fowler is dead, & shall I meet her in heaven? Mrs. T. speaks of seeing my dear Father several months previous to her leaving Westfield. Speaks encouragingly of him as a Christian— Let me know that my parents are Christians, & my soul will magnify the Lord. I am alone— My dear husband has been absent 4 days at Haiku, to hold a protracted meeting. A line from him this morning. The Lord is with him. The holy spirit among the people— Has not the day of Jubilee at these Isis, commenced. A work, such as never has been known before, is now in progress— None but God could do such mighty works. God's servants are awake. Mr. A. has labored so much & so earnestly, for several months, that I really am anxious about his health— He is wearing out fast. But souls are b o m of God. I know the Lord will take care of him & there I leave him. Miss Brown is quite ill— has frequent ill turns. be better. Hope she will soon She is a most industrious laborious woman— Her work progresses, tho of necessity slowly. Dear little R. Baxter is somewhat afflicted with teething— several appear to be just ready to appear & he is not 8 months old. little white teeth that are several weeks old. Nathan Mack is married to a heathen! An unconverted heathen! He has now too (!) �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong April 4, 1838 March /i.e. April/ 4th hand. Yesterday a few American letters came to Also a letter from Mr. Richards who has been to America & is at Oahu— perhaps at Lahaina ere this. comes to my school every day. Their two children are at Mr. Green's. Olivia Flynt is dead! Hellen I had a letter from D.M. Lord, Edward Taylor & Mrs. Dewey- - love from our good sBter Mary Armstrong-world! Page 14 Changing, changing Well, how true that all must die, & no less true that death comes like a thief in the night. I hope for more letters-- same from our dear parents & others. Miss Brown has been quite ill the last few days. Confined to her bed— I rejoice that I am able to do something for her relief & would be happy to do more— but my children are at my heels. Why should they not be, for they are not allowed to go from me except to Mr. Greens. Miss B is better— we have feared a fever. April 13th Mr. Richards has been here after his two children— Djnsd with us, & called in stoped (!) at Mr. Green's with his children. he took tea with Reuben & Elizabeth. Is it true! It seems like a dream which soon passes away, since I saw him leave for America! have arrived. I have feasted on them to day. fall, had not reached them— I fear it is lost. this reached them. Says Reuben & E's journal The box I sent a year ago last But still I hope it has ere I think it was sent from Honolulu in some ship. I will write to Mr. Chamberlain & inquire— I spared no pains in preparing the box— & thought I had gathered all the curiosities I could find here— & must stop— sent a native house &c— all furnished. Glorious times sure sp<bken these days here— yesterday nearly fifty persons, from children to grey heads were baptized— tomorrow they are to be recieved to �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong the church. April 13, 1838 I have been preparing for communion a time from the right hand of the Lord— spoken". — bread &c. Page 13 It is truly "Glorious things of the/e/ are I must stop & go on with Mr. Thompson's journal in the Herald, which contains the awful account of an earthquake. The wind is so high that we cannot get our box from Lahaina. Reuben. But I know what is in it. Sory(!) the box which contained my journal had not reached before this was sent. it— I know I do'nt. Box from 0 how kind friends are! Thanks be to God for what they do for us. I do not deserve We live com­ fortably & happily. April 28— After waiting a fortnight the box from Springfield has arrived safely & in perfect order. It was directed to the mission, & Mr. Chamberlain opened it, took out R & E's journal & sent it to us. The unpacking afforded us much pleasure, & our hearts were filled with gratitude. Nevy was delighted with the drummer & M. Jane with the bird - - N. with his cap & C with her bonnet &c. The articles not It is a good & very valuable box. directed to us, lie for dttribution. as soon as convenient. I shall attend to that with pleasure The other box is from Westfield to this mission. All that is directed to individuals I have separated, & the remainder lies to be distributed with the Springfield box. Have had a feast in our letters. How good it is to hear from home! Father's letter exceeded all— Good very good— Mr. A has read it with pleasure & I have read it several times, & now comes Caroline's turn to read it. I intend to have her write to her grandparents, uncle & aunt this year. She writes to her papa, when he is gone from home. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong April 28, 1838 Page 16 We shall have good news to write home this year. Even of the wonderful workings of the Lord here. There is a great & a glorious work, & it does not abate. It is like a gentle breeze, that does not cease to blow, & 0 may it never cease until this whole nation is b o m again. It is so expensive, & since our mission is so large, assembling for gen­ eral meetings, that this year it has been given u p . There are meetings on the different islands, & delegates appointed from each island. The island meetings have been held, the meeting of the delegates remains. Mr. Green's family, Miss Ogden & Mr. A. have been absent several days at Lahaina to attend the islajid meeting. Miss Brown & I with my babes remained at home alone. I have not been very well. I find I cannot endure much fatigue. in which we have formerly lived has unfitted me for it. my head. The manner Noise effects /affects/ The noise & clammor of the natives often effects my head most keenly. The constant care, & being with my 4 babes from daylight in the morning until they go to sleep at night fatigues me. Mr. Green & I have school for C & N every day. family have not yet returned. at L, with irycipalas(!). is at times quite alarming. Mrs. G. has been quite ill while She has been much troubled with it many years— It I expect it will sometime cut her down suddenly. Well more talk about our removing to Honolulu. The whole mission agree that the chiefs must have a teacher— to teach them both law & gospel. A was talked of. Mr. Indeed it seemed so probable that we should go, that we felt not a little tried about it. It would be a difficult station to fill. No one knows what people we have to deal with, but ourselves. I prayed that I might have no will of my own about it, but that duty might be made plain to us . �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong April 28, 1838 Page 17 It was concluded to leave it to the Chiefs to choose who they would have— Mssrs. Andrews, Richards & Armstrong were the ones they chose to select from— & which to choose they knew not. the matter stands. to go yet. At length Nr. Richards was chosen— & there I must say that I am not without fears that we shall have I do not mean to say that I fear to do my duty when it is plain, but I should dread such an undertaking. I should fear the warm climate for one thing- - Wailuku is cool in winter & suits me well. We should feel ex­ ceedingly sorry to part with our associates— still, we wish to do just what we should do. to him. The King is very fond of Mr. Armstrong, & sends for him to preach Mr. A has been very faithful & plain with the king of late, & he is now in an interesting state of mind - Caroline is not very well— do'nt am quite confined to the house. feel better. 0 that the Lord would convert him. know what ails her. I am not very well— If I could ride on hose-back no doubt I should But what can I do with my children? Ca'nt(!) leave them with natives, & Mr. A. works from morning til night among the people. I have been expecting for several months that he would fail, but the Lord has given him strength. April /May/ 26— Yesterday I wore mother's Mirino dress— I had strange emotions of pleasure & pain when wearing it, sometimes found myself looking at it, as if I wished to talk with it, & I am sure if it were not inanimate, it would not get much rest until my questions were all answered. long & large for me, but I can easily maJte it fit me. It is rather I am pleased with the present from Mother, but fear she has put herself to inconvenience by sending it to me. Mother's dress & shoes, Father's & Sally's letters are valued much. Babies all well— Bachy creeps all about the house, & out of the door on my nice grass carpet. My head is not strong— I am too closely confined to domestic cares to enjoy very good health just now. no doubt If I could take a short jaunt somewhere, �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong I should feel better. May 26, 1838 Page 18 I never was comfortable without exercise in the open air. I must go to tilling the ground again. May 18— (?) Days I get no time to write & evenings of late, have felt too lifeless to write a word. Children pretty well now. smart little fellow— will walk soon I presume. Is nine month's old. husband is gone again to Haiku— to be absent 3 nights. when he is gone! ment there. But I would not prevent his going. The spirit of the Lord is there. Richard B. is a My dear It is so lonely here There is great excite­ His work is wonderful, & yet he is able to do much more— even to turn every hardened sinner to himself. Mr. C&rk & his family are at Mr. Green's. All dined here to day— Mr. & Mrs. Green Miss Ogden & Miss Brown— quite a company, little folks & all. We had a little pig baked whole, & vegetables enough— with pumpkin (or squash pie). I raise vegetables enough for us, & for Mr. Green's family a part of the time. We have some to buy. We had no flour on our table except the crust of a plain squash pie— Flour is scarce. I feel the need of change. But the Lord will take care of us. Day after day, the same round of duties follow, & are not interrupted except by company now & then— & I am almost sure to be prostrate a few days at least, after having a family with us— so our changes here do not recruit us much. If we go from home, the voyage makes me feel worse than if I had stayed at home alone(?). long. I think to stay a week or two. But we shall go to Haiku before We can go there in the old cart. wonder how Reuben & Elizabeth would like to take a ride with me in the ox cart, & jolt over the stones. Life will soon pass away— & then what! I �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Kay 26, 1838 Heaven or Hell is our portion— and shall I ever enter heaven? when I think of it. June 15th I fear & tremble 0 for a better, a more holy heart. 0 how rapidly time passes away. care of children, steals away time most rapidly. afflicted. Page 19 Our little schools & the My left eye has been quite Husband came home from Lahaina, & while here cuped(!) me, & my /eye/ is getting quite weLl. Instead of a genl. meeting of the mission, there is a meeting of delegates, now at Lahaina, delegates from each island. Mr. A is delegate for this island. I feel sad these days, tho I have company enough. Husband has been absent nearly a fortnight, with the exception of riding home once, & then came on business. Miss Marcia & Lucia Smith have been here several days. /Locke/ left yesterday. Mr. Lock Mr. Knapp spent two nights here so we have company enough— quite as much as I feel able to wait upon. the mission are about to remove us to Lahaina. But why am I sad? Because We have just got comfortably fixed, & the thought of breaking up & beginning again, makes my heart feint & my hands hang down! Where is my strength sufficient for it! our duty to go the Lord will give me strength. fore I hesitate. But if it is Duty is not plain to me, there­ There are many, veiy many objections to our going, if it is not absolutely necessary. But if we remain our associates will be taken, & that will be about as bad— Don't wish to exchange old for new associates. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong June 15, 1838 Mr. G. & Mr. A. are both at Lahaina. ing the changes which we expect. we do not wish to be separated. Page 20 Mrs. G. & I remain at home, dread­ We understand each other so well now, that Mary & Caroline are happy together— Porter & Nevins are fine play mates, & read together— Mary is more than a year older than C. but they go on in their studies & play as if they were of the same age. Porter a year older than N. but they are happy together. panions for each other, keeps them from the natives. dear children if they were separated. Being com­ I should pitty(!) the They would feel it most keenly. Have just been called away by natives. The people do not like the prospect of our leaving. tached to Mr. A & he is to them. them he might perhaps leave them. They are strongly at­ The church members all cried when he told I have been so confined with my family, that I see them but little, consequently shall feel less at parting with them, but I chose to stay if it is the will of God, if not I chose to go. hear soon the decision about the matter. to do anything— I hope to I have neither courage nor strength My heart is so feint. June 18 — My dear dear babes are all asleep. day about noon, saying that we are stationed at Lahaina. tho I was in some measure prepared to hear it. Mr. Green returned to It gave me a shock, I have cried most of the af­ ternoon— natives have kept calling— would shake hands in silence & weep. it is no hard matter for me to cry just now, I wept too. most sadly. They love Mr. A & he loves them. up all, with such a company The natives feel 0 the thought of braking(!) As �June 18, I838 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong of children, & my strength so easily exausted, makes my heart feint. Page 21 May the Lord put underneath his everlasting arm. June 26— A few days after we were stationed at Lahaina, we were stationed at Wailuku again. The train of events which brought it about are too numerous to write— But our hearts were made glad by the last decision. Mr. Thurston & Mr. Whitney & Mr. Lyman spent a night with us. come here are delighted with Wailuku. unlike any other one in the mission. fortable. It is plain, yet very pleasant & com­ We are as pleasant & comfortably situ­ ated as we can perhaps be in such a land as this. But 0 how our people have They had church meetings among themselves (300 members) & say they will support us. wept a great deal. weep. With vegetables All who come here say, 0 how much this re­ minds me of my own dear native land. felt— who Every body likes our house, tho it is We have a fine large yard, covered with green. &c, besides some trees & vines. AH It has /been/ a trying time to us all. The natives have Some would come in & kiss Mr. A. say nothing but sit & They have appeared very affectionate. The excitement a.bout our leaving will doubtless do them good, & we pray it may do us good. July 12. Am not well but will write a line. have had company constantly. The last fortnight Mr. & Mrs. Smith & their child were here several days, having left Haiku in consequence of improper conduct from the natives. They have returned again to their home. room some of the time while here. Mrs. S. was feeble, confined to her Mr. & Mrs. Hitchcock & their 3 children came & stoped(!) with us several days longer, & I am nearly prostrate. not set up much the last 3 days since Have �July 12, I838 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong they left. Page 22 To day I have been riding on hoseback with husbands company— I can ride & be benefited by it, when I am scarcely able to sit up. I am now going to look over & arrange my letters from America, & commence answering them, for I can not write much at a time. Since we have made up our minds to part with our dear C. a year from next fall, I am thinking much of it. how could we do it! past. It is plainly our duty to send her. 0 She has been rather ailing, tho not sick, for some time She is anticipating writing some letters to America— One to her grand­ parents & one to Uncle R & aunt E. She writes to her father when he is absent. July 20This P.M. a boy 8 or 9 years old was brought here by natives. He had left the school to go & play, & in frolicking about the cart & oxen got his right thigh broken— I prepared the bandage &c. & Mr. A set the bone. Mr. A. has become quite famous for curing sores &c. ,So a missionary must do every­ thing whether he knows how or not. July 27— On the 23 Mr. A, in company with Mr. Andrews & Miss Ogden left here for Hana to be absent 10 days. meeting. Have gone to attend a protracted On-the 24, Miss Brown was taken quite ill with fever. She is now a little better, but probabLy she will never labour much, if any more— I am not well, & I live on the promise "as the day is so shall thy strength be." Miss B. is her own physician, so I feel relieved in that respect. July 31"Wednesday eve Mr. A. returned yesterday with Miss 0 & Mr. Andrews. stay with us until Saturday & then leave for Lahaina. an American dined here to day. to be absent 3 or 4 weeks. The two latter Mr. Steell a stranger Mr. Green & family left yesterday for Haiku Mjbs B. still feeble. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong August 7th Page 23 Mr. Green & Mr. Baldwin were here to breakfast & dinner. The latter stays a few days. takes away my strength. neglected. Aug. 7, 1838 The weather is warm, & working by the stove When we have company, my children are of course May I do my duty with patience, & in the fear of God. August 10. Have read to send to Lahaina in the morning, a letter to R. & a report of Wailuku station with two or three other letters for America, by a ship which is to sail soon. a little better but feeble. Mr. Green & family still absent. Miss Brown I am quite fatigued having attended a female meet­ ing to day, & assisted husband in writing which presses hard just now. August 14— Alone with my dear children to night. to day for Haiku to attend the examination of schools. with Mr. Green & family. Mr. A. left Will return tomorrow I will retire soon, for I was waked before light this morning, when Mr. A left, also Mr. Gulick who came here yesterday. is feeble &iis on his way to Hawaii. Last eve I read letters to him from West­ field, also one from Mrs. Taylor, of Boston. correspondent. He She is a faithful & valuable But I must not retire I must commence writing to her. August 16— Have had a short ride on horseback to day— Last eve was quite fatigued, having prepared dinner for Mr. Green's family. Am easily faituged. 18th- This eve I am alone— Children just gone to sleep. A in company with Mr. Clarke & Diell. All took breakfast here. per. Mr. Left at sunrise this morning for Haiku. Mr. C. & D. have returned, & gone to Mr. G's to sup­ Mr. Diell will return & lodge here. Mr. A. stayed to preach at Haiku. Now I must write to Mrs. Jonathan Taylor. Mr. Diell & Clarke came yesterday & will return on Monday. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Monday eve /August/ 20th. early breakfast, for Mr. C. & D. this week. Aug. 20, 1838 Page 23 (continued) My eyes are half closed, as I got up quite Think I shall go & visit Mr. & Mrs. Smith I need a little rest exceedingly. Sat. eve 23th Have been trying every day this week to get off to Lilikoi, but ere I am still hoping to go next tuesday. Mr. Davis came & spent last �Aug. 25, 1838 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong night with us & left to day after dinner. Page 24 Mr. A left to day to spend the sabbath at Honuaula, & hopes to return on Monday— so I am often left alone. But it is all well if Christ is glorified ttareby. Miss Ogden came from La­ haina to day & brought us some grapes— 0 how delicious they are. Grape vines are growing in our garden. Sept 7 - Have been to Haiku— went on tuesday & returned on Saturday. Had a pleasant visit & was recruited by it. Mrs. Smith is feeble— very feeble. Mr. Smith has concluded quite recently to give up his undertakings & go to America— & remain there. the natives. of farming-- I suppose he is poor— does not succeed at all with Has done nothing scarcely since he went there. He knows nothing I cannot but feel glad that they are going to quit. Mrs. S. is too delicate a flower to live alone. The next tuesday Mr. Richards & family came to Wailuku to stay I do not know how long. They stop at Mr. Green's— but are here also. that Mr.Andrews & family are coming here next week. Have just heard Mrs. Andrews is feeble & needs recruiting— May I have strength given me according to my day. I visit none— scarcely - - I cannot feel that I ought to take my family & recruit on the strength of any feeble sister, & none in the mission are veiy stout. In going to Mr. Smith's I visit to benefit my health, but leave a part of my family behind. Besides, they visit us, & it is pleasant. These weaiy limbs of mine will soon rest from toil. My soul is but prepared to rest in the bosom of God, no matter how much toil & fatigue I endure here. to day, friday, to stay at Haiku until sat. eve. Mr. A has gone The people are building a meeting-house there & Mr. A. has all the care of it— besides one here— both stone. The natives working like little children, & need constant watching. 0 what a work it is— But the houses are for God. �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Sept 16th Sept. 16, 1838 Page 25 Sabbath eve— of Kailua on Hawaii. A letter has just come in from Dr. Andrews He writes that Mrs. Thurston has a paryletic shock, & more than once was thought to be dying. of our mission. She has been one of the most healthy 0 what a loss it will be to her family, & to the mission— I have ever loved her much, from our first a^uaintance. Should she be called away now, no doubt her exchange of worlds will be a happy one. Mr. A. had written to Dr. Andrews to visit us, but the answer is in the negative. our prospect for a physician in time of need, is rather dark. So This is a trail that females in America, know not of— I hope they may never know from experience. The Lord will take care of u s . Sept. 22d. On the l$th Mr. Charles Smith and family came here, & I do'nt know how long they will stay. This is probably our last visit from them, as they have quit their place & intend to go to America as soon as convenient. Mr. A. has been troubled /with/ hoarseness for several days, & this eve he is laid by, threatened with fever. I have water now warming to bathe his feet, & he will take medicine & 0 may the Lord restore him to health. 25th evening— Mr. A is confined to the bed with cough & fever. Has a prospect of being ill as he was some 3 or 4 years ago. quite sick last night— kept me awake, is ill now. teething. I think his is owing to He has 11 teeth, & more are probably on their way. prepare us for what is before us. R. Baxter was May the Lord May our wills be swallowed up in his. Brown is feeble, but takes care of herself. Miss Mr. Charles Smith & family are still with us— Mrs. S. is feeble— Mrs. Green is quite ill just now. Sept. 30th On the 2?, Mr. Smith & family left for good. better except his cough. Mr. A is Baxter is better, after having had quite an ill turn. The school for our children is suspended for a while at the request of Mr. & Mrs. Green. Having little sleep at night, & so much �Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Sept. 30, 1838 Page 26 to do days, my strength has been nearly exausted. me through as he has done before. But the Lord has helped I feel the loss of our schools very much. To be released from the care & instruction of C & N.— one or two hours in a day, has been a great help to me. I feel that I have a great work before me— tho I do nothing for the heathen. As our children grow older they make great demands on my time for instruction &c. besides my strength is called for too. When Mr. A. is well, he has so much else to attend to, that he now seldoms hears even C's latin lesson. Oct $th eve— On the 6th Mr. A. & Miss Brown left here for Lahaina, from thence to Oahu. Both have gone for the benefit of health. May the Lord bless them & restore health— I have been ill ever since Mr. A left, & have not been able to sit up half the time. stays with me nights. It is lonely here, but Miss Ogden 0 if my dear Mother could be with me a few days. Miss 0. is engaged all day in her school. Mrs. Green is not well, so I see no one but my children & the natives, through the day. These are trials learned only from experience, but such as the missionary must necessarily have— It is well. Oct. 20th in this. Sat eve— Just a fortnight this eve since I have written Indeed I have done nothing but take care of my children, & was un­ able to do that. Mr. A. returned on the 17th. A's absence & bled me. Mr. Baldwin was here in Mr. I have been quite ill— & am feeble yet. husband cuped me on my neck-- To day I have felt better. Yesterday My dear children have sometimes cried for food & it pained my heart to see them, & when I prepared something for them, it caused me much suffering. for gratitude that it is & hasten no worse with me. & coughs some. I am anxious for him. engaged in school. But have cause Mr. A. is still hoarse Mrs. Green is feeble & Miss Ogden �Nov. 1, I838 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong Page 27 Nov. 1— evening Our dear little ones are sleeping soundly & all well. Mr. A. is not relieved of his cough & hoarseness, which to me are rather alarming. A ship is at Lahaina & one at Oahu just ready to sail for America, so I conclude to send this now, & by some of the latest opportunities write Father & Mother & Sally. A letter is now on its way to you. I have some beautiful large shells I wish to send you, but may not this fall— I want to get a nautalus to send with them. can. Mr. Diell will get me one of some ship this fall, if he We were pleased with Father's letter, & hope he will not fall to write us often while he lives. It is perfectly plain, well written for an old man. Mother does not write, but we shall write her no less for that— I believe I have spoken of the things she sent me— I frequently wear her dress. Sally did very well— I could not read all her letter, so she must write again. I hope the box we sent last did not fail to reach you. like if I can get them. I told freely what I would I will just mention now boys clothes a pr. bellows, some crape or something fine to make a sieve*— Our flour worms in it. has large & small School books for little children— Emersons Arithmetic 2d part— sponge— childrens shoes— braid ior shoe-strings. Ginger— I will not mention more for you seem to know what we need. I do think of more— some cotton check for aprons, cinnamon, Sun-bonnets for children, for my eyes are weak. me & little folks. Caroline & Nevins wish very much for Noah's Ark— perhaps it does not cost much. * Some yellow nankeen for petticoats for It would assist me in teaching them. The wire sive(!) I use first, & then want something quite fine as small worms fell through the former. �Nov. 1, I838 Journal, Clarissa Armstrong I Page 28 have a jar of tamarinds ready to send you— They grew on Tauai & are preserved in molasses made here. They are merely taken from the shell & put in the molasses— & will keep 20 years. They are fine in sickness. We have a tree growing. Caroline continues to work on her quilt, which she says is for Grandma Chapman & Nevins has commenced one which he says is for Grandma C. Jane will soon begin hers. Little I shall close this without saying much more. Have a picture of Bartimeas, a blind pious native which I shall finish for Reuben & send. This may be my last letter to you— I expect to be laid aside from my labours again, in Dec. be spared longer. It may be my last illness/i.e. pregnancy/— And I may For the sake of my dear babes I could wish to live longer. Mr. A's cough does not leave him yet. He should go from home & be released entirely from his labours, but cannot leave his family just now. You will hear from us again by the latest ship's that sail for America. I wrote & sent some 3 or 6 weeks since a report of Wailuku station, which I thought would be interesting. Whether I ever write you again or not, I remain a believer in Christ, & hope to go to him when I die. Affectionately yours Clarissa. To Father Mother Sally Reuben & Elizabeth. P.S. Mrs. Green is quite ill, so that I may be quite alone with my husband, in my approaching confinement. Mr. Baldwin may come & may not. /The following lines were written on the sides of the pagej^ Caroline wishes to write, but my journal is so bulky that she will not. This paper was made & sent us by Jessup & co. Westfield. �LETTERS * To supplement the information found in her journals, excerpts from letters written by Clarissa Armstrong between 1839 and I889 are in­ cluded with this collection. These letters provide family and other information not found in her journals. As the letters go beyond the date of the last journal, they also provide additional facts of her life in Hawaii and, later, in California. Most of the letters are addressed to Mrs. Lucia Lyons, second wife of Lorenzo Lyons, who still lived with her husband at Waimea, Hawaii. Several letters written after I878 are addressed simply to "old shipmate on the Averick". These can automatically be discounted as being sent to Mrs. Lyons, who was not on the Averick. Those missionaries who sailed on the Averick in 1831, who were still alive in 1879) included Mr. Lyons, Mrs. Emerson, Mrs. Hitchcock, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander, and Mr. and Mrs. Lyman, all of whom still lived in Hawaii. Clarissa was not particularly close with the Alexander's, as indicated in her journal when they traveled together to the Marquesas (see Section 3 )* She mentions only briefly the Lyman's, does not talk of the Emerson's, but does correspond with Mrs. Hitchcock occasionally, so the recipient of certain letters in this collection has been merely sup­ position on the part of the]gsearcher.Brief descriptions of these letters follow: 1839 Clarissa's health at the approaching birth of Samuel Chapman is discussed. Caroline left for America on Aug. 4, 1840, in company with the Bingham family and others. Clarissa laments the upcoming trip in a letter to her friends, months before the actual departure. The actual parting with Caroline was an extremely difficult time for the Armstrong's. They �Page 2 LETTERS (continued) placed the child under the Bingham's care while on the ship, Flora. Another passenger on that ship, Persis Thurston, was sailing to the mainland with her mother, brothers and sisters, and describes the fol­ lowing scene in her journal in thA summer of 1840: "After bidding farewell to our friends who left us before the vessel unmoored from the wharf, we retired below, where in one of the staterooms a scene of sorrow met our eyes, in which we deeply sympathized. Nr. & Nrs. Armstrong were embracing their dear Caroline. They were all overwhelmed with grief. Poor Caroline sobbed as though her heart would break..." 1841 Another birth is approaching, that of Clarissa Hannah, who was b o m Oct. 27) 1840. Amos S. Cooke, in his journal of Oct. 1, 1841, talks of affairs in the Armstrong family at this time: "This morning bro. Armstrong called & requested me to take some of his children into school to day & to morrow as Mrs. A. had a sore face, & he wished to go to Kaneohe to a protracted meeting now in process... Four of his children came to school, but all but Nevins soon withdrew & none but N. came this afternoon. Samuel the youngest of the three that returned this morning, climbed up a dobie-fence this afternoon & fell & broke his arm. They have sent for bro. A." �Page 3 LETTERS (continued) 1844 Reuben Chapman was b o m at 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 6, 1842; he died almost exactly a year later. According to Amos Cooke's journal of Oct. 26, 1843, "...bro. Armstrong's child /very sick/"; at 3 a.m. on Oct. 28, 1843, he was dead. A letter written at the beginning of 1844 talks about a baby, presumably Reuben. Another letter talks of general, health and Maiy Jane's illness. The "confinement" Clarissa speaks of would be with Ellen Eliza, b o m Aug. 1 3 , 1844. 1847 Amelia Hamilton was b o m at 11 a.m. on Nov. 4, 1843- After two years, Clarissa had her hands full with caring with seven of her eight living children aged 12 years and under. 1859 Talk of religious affairs in Honolulu and Hawaii dominates the letters written in this year. 1860 This letter was written by Mary Jane (Jennie) Armstrong to Mrs. Lucia Lyons, including news of her sister Caroline, her brother-in-law Edward Beckwith, and the health of her mother. 1862 Clarissa is more concerned than ever with the state of the "poor ignorant natives" and tries to do what she can to help them. On page 2, �Page 4 LETTERS (continued) "E & A" refers to Ellen and Amelia (also known as "Mela" or "Mila"); Clara is the nickname for Clarissa Hannah. 1864 The first letter deals with news about the children and Clarissa's work. In the letter written in May, Clarissa clearly states her anger and sarcasm in not being allowed to teach native men. She compares the teaching of native Hawaiian men with the teaching her son Samuel was doing with Negroes at his institute in Hampton, Virgina. 186$ Here Clarissa relates daily events of life in Honolulu, five years after the death of her husband, as well as accounts of her health and news of her children. 1878 Reminiscences of the ship Averick and more news of her children are gone over in this letter. she had broken her arm. Clarissa also recalls an accident in which This letter was written exactly one month before her 73rd birthday. 1879 More tales of the Averick are recalled here, in a letter written either to Mrs. Hitchcock, Mrs. Emerson or Mr. or Mrs. Lyman, who were all fellow passengers in 1832. Another letter, written to Mrs. Lyons the same day, indicates that the first letter was apparently not sent to her. �Page 5 LETTERS (continued) A letter written a few days later, agaijn to Mrs. Lyons, talks of the health of both herself and Mary Jane (Jennie). This letter also mentions the death of her three sons, two as children, the last, Richard Baxter, at the age of 34 in 1871. A letter written later in the year, again to a "Shipmate in the old Averic" was either sent to Mr. Lyons or Mr. Lyman. 1880 Missionary work is discussed in this letter, particularly about an incident from 1847, in which Clarissa was supposedly reproached by other missionaries for her work with native men. It is a fascinating letter, stating quite strongly her belief in women's rights. Through further research, it was discovered that the incident referred to by Clarissa apparently occured in December, 1847/January, 1848, when her husband was travelling in the outer islands. In his journal, Amos Cooke mentions the Rev. Armstrong being at Lahainaluna, but the only remark he makes about Clarissa is on Jan. 11, 1848: "Sister Armg. thinks quite an awaking among the drunk members." The "Banning's" referred to on July 8, are the family of daughter Clara and husband Frederick Banning. In a letter written in September by daughter Ellen Weaver to Mrs. Lyons, Clarissa's mental as well as physical state is mentioned. 1881 This unsigned letter, written in February, was found in the Castle Collection, but it was apparently written by Clarissa Armstrong. . It was written to Mary Tenney (Mis. Samuel) Castle and talks of religious and other affairs in California. Clarissa also talks about her eye problem �LETTERS (continued) Page 6 and cataract operation. Nr. Weaver, mentioned on page 6, is her son-in-law, Ellen's husband, Philip. This letter also makes reference to her son William Nevins, who was traveling around the world at this time with King David Kalakaua. Clarissa's signature at the end of the letter written in April is the Hawaiian version of Armstrong— Lemaikaika— with "wahine" (woman) attached. Her husband was known to the natives by his Hawaiian name. 1882 News of grandchildren is prominent in the letter written in January, as well as memories of days long ago on the Averick. Here is also a colorful description of her favorite rocking chair, which dates back to 1831, and is now part of the Mission Houses Museum collection. In May, a letter written to Mrs. Castle speaks of mutual friends. A letter written in June may have been directed to Mrs. Hitchcock, as it repeats many of the items mentioned in the letters to Mrs. Lyons and Mrs. Castle, including another description of the "cannibal chair". 1889 This letter, written two years before her death, may be one of the last letters written by Clarissa Armstrong, as her eyesight was decreasing, due to cataracts. It is a summary of her life as a missionary, written to three Hawaiian ladies, an appropriate end to the story of a missionary. The original of this letter is not included in the iHMCS Library collection; a photocopy of a typed copy is included here. �Sept. 6, 1839 Missionary Letters Honolulu Sept. 6th /l839/ Dear Sister L— ...I now expect to be laid aside again in a few weeks. quite swollen. My limbs are My hands are so much so, that it /is/ not easy for me to write or sew— I trust ere this you have passed the hour of trial & anguish & recovered your health again... /to Mrs. L. Lyons, Hawaii; probably on the approaching birth of Samuel Chapman Armstrong^/ Wailuku Oct 30th 1839 Dear Sister L ...Our eldest child is nearly ready to sail for the USA— with Mr. Thurston ma /i.e. and family/. The thought of parting with her, is the keenest trial we have ever known. support. To God alone we look for comfort & Pray for us & for our dear child, who is about to leae us... /to Mrs. Lorenzo Lyons Waimea. Waimea (!) Hi^/ �Feb. 27, 1841 Missionary Letters Honolulu Feb. 27 /l84l/ Dear Sister Lyons A long time have I been in your debt, & probably should continue so, if my health was no better than when on Maui. Perhaps you may not have known how miserably poor it was, therefore could not account for my silence. I am pretty well now, better than I have been for two years past. Not very stout to be sure, but feel quite well. Attend a female (native) meeting every friday & visit the people some. This, besides the care of 3 small children & other domestic concerns, is as much as I dare undertake. Our dear Caroline you know is far far from us. 0 the strength of a Mother's love! My heart clings to the dear child. Mrs. Dimond expects to be confined in a few weeks. April I think— Mrs.Hall in June I think. Mrs. Judd in We have a sweet little daughter, Clarissa— a quiet healthy babe... /to Mrs. Lucia Lyons, Waimea, Hawaii^ /Clarissa Hannah was b o m October 27, 1840 in Honolulu^/ �Aug. 1, 1841 Missionary Letters August 1st Dear Sister Lyons ...Wish I could have seen more of you during Gen'l mtg. must attribute in part to a lazy naughty cook. had strength to do. female meeting again. That I I had to work more than I Have now a new one, & I am better, & go to my native I visit the females in the Govt.(?) occasionally. Hope to commence visiting the people soon at their own Houses... /to Mrs. Lucia Lyons, Hawaii �Jan. 24, 1844 Missionary Letters Honolulu January 24/44 Dear Sister L ...Our jaunt around Hawaii was very beneficial to my health, & more time would have made it still more so. Mr. A. was much benefitted also. Besides the advantages from travelling, it did us good to see our Brethren & sisters at their own homes. It makes us love them more &c— & feel more interested in the different stations. Well we returned— Reached the Wharf at mid night, & as the moon shone in all her glory, we came on shore & lodged in our own house. Our children were glad to see us, & we no less, to see them. Baby /Reuben Chapman/ was brought home. My(?) child seemed more dear after a separation. We were obliged to thatch & shingle our house, to shelter ourselves from rain, during the approaching rainy season. for me. The noise &'Qonfusion were bad The house was so much out of order that we got quite tired of repair­ ing broken windows &c. &c. Baby was teething & required much care, my children's clothes were quite worn, & I felt a multitude of cares & labors pressing upon me, yet not able to perform much. I was obliged to leave the babe with his Father nights, & go away alone, that I might sleep. ill. My health wag poor. Baby was taken more The effort of teething was more than he could bear after having been so much reduced before, & when the 2 stomach teeth were nearly through, which made 16 teeth, nature sunk under the effort & he fell asleep into the bosom of the Saviour as we trust. He was with us long enough to excite anew our sympathies, & bind him more closely to our hearts. was very affectionate & mild. He was a lovely babe, When his feet & hands were cold in death, he looked upon us all with a tenderness & affection that we can never forget. The children mourn for their dear brother. We feel smitten, yet we feel that it is well with us, & well with our dear babe. this world of sin & sorrow if we could. We would not call him back to We trust he is happy with his sainted �Jan. 24, 1844 Missionary Letters brother. Page The hand of the Lord has been laid heavily upon us for months past But it has been well. At times I have been enabled to feel thankful for afflictions— I know a kind Father has sent them all. My health has been more comfortable since the death of our babe. I do not know as I have felt well a day. Yet, Since his his (!) death, I have met the native females once every friday, in the Church— we have had some pleasant meetings ... Our three eldest children board at Punahou, & come home on Saturday & return on Monday morning. You have heard of Mr. Locke's sudden death— An infant of Mrs. Castle's was laid in a coffin by the side of our babe on a table, & we had assembled at the funeral, when word came from Punahou that Mr. L. was dead. our midst. He died just 12 hours after our babe— L'eath was indeed in 0 that it might do us all good, & make us more diligent in pre­ paring for our latter ends t. /to Mrs. Lucia G. Lyons, Waimes., Hawaii/ �Aug. 3, 1844 Missionary Letters Honolulu Aug. 3th/44 Dear Sister L. 2 hours since I was lying on the settee, & thinking of you off alcne at Waimea with your sick child, & for aught I knew, your dear child was in the dark cold grave & your hearts smitten with grief. My feelings of sympathy were excited for you, for experience had taught me how to feel for the afflicted. When we lived close at Haiku, we watch over a dying child, as we supposed, ceased to give him medicine, &c. For a long time he had been sick, & we inexperienced in the care of children & medicines, had the responsibility of all to bear, entirely alone. that we know how to feel for you. I mention this to show you To our surprise our child was spared, that time, but afterwards died with another disease. While thus thinking of you, a letter came from you & one from your husband. I was rejoiced to see your name & hear from you, but read the letter with fearful aprehensions(!) that it might communicate the news of death. to l e a m that your dear child is spared to you. But 0 how thankful Yes, how thank-full we should be for such mercies! ...Yes, we too have been afflicted. indeed. Our dear Mary Jane was very sick The fever ran sixteen days, & she was delirious much of the time. Nights it was difficult to keep her on the bed. tentive, which was a great comfort to us. while you had none. Dr. Smith was kind & at­ Three other Doctor's came in-- The families had not all gone to their stations, for which we had cause for much gratitude, as we had need for watchers. A. was up the most of every night besides. Mr. I could do nothing for her nights & not much days, which was trying to me, when I saw my dear child so sick. was obliged to sleep alone in the spare house, as she screamed so much from distress & delirium. In the midst of it all, I wag daily expecting to be I �Aug. 3, 1844 Missionary Letters confined, & one night supposed the time had arrived. But I still move about in pain, & a burden to myself, expecting hourly to need medical aid. night Page 2 Last retired, expecting to /[be/ disturbed before mom. The promise "as the day so shall thy strength be? was verified to me during MJ's sickness. slowly. She now sits pillowed on a chair, & is recovering She is a mere skeleton. May both yours & ours be spared, & may we all as parent be better for having been afflicted. Saviour would not have sent it upon us. We needed it, or the During MJ's sickness I did not feel so anxious for her recovery as for evidence that she was converted. When she had her reason, she would reply, I am too sick to pray, or too sick to talk. Mile praying that she might not be taken away without a new heart(?), I would adopt the language of Jacob, "I cannot let thee go except thou bless me" & I felt a confidence that she would not be. we trust. Two of our dear ones are in heaven Our eldest we hope has been b o m again... We have prayed for you, & you for us I presume. Yours /to Mis'.. Lycia Lyons, Waimea, Hawaii/ Clarissa C. Armstrong. �Missionary Letters March 13, 1847 Honolulu March 13th/47 Dear Sister L ...Well, I have my hands full of babies as you well know, & with them numerous cares. 4 years past. Not very good health either but better this winter than for Still, I dread the warm weather, for with it I fear my former debility will return. some words. Our baby, Amelia, runs all about the garden, & speaks Ellen & baby are so near of an age & their wants that they require much care & attention. children at our table every day. Both are quite well. so similar, We have 7 Mr. A. is not well just now, complains of pain in his side...We all are jogging on about as usual & ere long shall ar­ rive at our long home. Mrs. Dr. Andrews & Mrs. Paris have already arrived there, & are now free from sin sorrow & pain. behind are desolate & sad!... /to Mrs. Lucia Lyons, Waimea, Hawaii/ The dear ones they have left �March 13, 1839 Missionary Letters Honolulu March 13,/39 Dear Sister L, ...You have no doubt heard of the religious interest at Punahou. a number are soon to join the church. induce caution. Past experience it would seem, might I hear your children well spoken of, Fidelia in particular— whether they are to join the church I know not. are I hear. Quite Some quite recent converts My Ellen & Amelia have been serious, & hope they are Christian. If indeed they are such now, it will most likely continue. If it is mere sympathy, will pass away. Were the church in a wakeful state, were she free from numerous worldly snares & temptations, I should feel that the lambs might be safer there, in her fold. "In early times, to be a Christian, was to be introduced into the con­ fidence, the warm affections & the tender love of the household of faith. All were bound by the same cord of eternal love. But now how changed, How often at this day, are the feelings of Christians enstranged from another. How often does the follower of Jesus now stand unloved & uncared for in the midst of his own Christian church." "If there is anything that will cause the heart of the disciple to ache & bleed, to mourn in secret places, it is the cold contemptuous treatment of his fellow Christians." How lamentably this spirit early crept into this mission, & to so mourn­ ful an extent, displaced true friendship & regard. We hear of numerous & wonderful conversions abroad. Isis, the promised Inheritance of the Prince of Peace, Spiritual desolation reigns. visible good results. Shall these fair be left desolate. Months of "union" meetings produce no Ah, must not the church arise & shake hersalf from the strong fetters of worldliness & sin, & then humble herself before God, �March 13, 183$ Missionary Letters Page 2 & implore a baptism of fire. Not only foreign churches, but n±ive, seem spiritually dead. Our new minister preaches well, & is caressed by those who caressed Mr. Strong ^i.e. Armstrong/ at first. Time alcne, will reveal the future. Some church members attend prayer meeting & the house of amusements just as inclination dictates. My native meetings continue weekly, from year to year. Sometimes they seem to rouse up, & then again fall asleep. There are, I think a few praying women(?). The mission cemetery looks neat & clean compared with former years. graves are all regular green mounds, covered with grass. green carpet, free from weeds. glory. The It is now a beautiful The plants flourish well, emblems of increasing The trees around the stone church, flourish as well as as (!) in a bleak place & upon soil, could be expected— The place is much improved. Mary Jane has leave of absence for one term, that she may rest from teaching. Has got rather weary... /to Mrs. Lyons, Waimea, Hawaii/ �Missionary Letters June 1, 1839 Honolulu June lst/39 Dear Sister L, ...Cook been sick several weeks, just got back. my back cry out! The long stairs make It takes a long time to get rid of such bad feelings, when my system has been overtaxed... I do not go to Genl meeting, so don't know what is done. suspend my labors among native, of late, which I regret. Christians are. Have had to 0 how dull & stupid Must these beautiful Isis, the promised inheritance of the Prince of Peace be left desolate! The Holy Spirit is in California, but not without previous united effort of Christians. Mr. Clarke gone for a wife— This church is desolate, prostrate indeed. Foreign Christians seem about the same. Fashions & pleasure seem to reign in the hearts of many, even of profound Christians. If any seek for higher Christian attainments, a persecution of words follows. Perhaps God is about to scourge this nation & all of us, by the Catholics. They seem to feel strong just now... �July 10, 1860 Missionary Letters /The following letter was written by Jennie (Mary Jane) A r m s t r o n g ^ Sacramento July 10, i860 My dear Mrs. Lyons; ...I have not been long in Sacramento and Carrie having made a great many acquaintances before me of course there has been a great deal of writing to do besides the sickness in the family. You must have heard through some of your Honolulu correspondants that Mr. Beckwith has a California son as well as a Hawaiian one and that his name is William Chapman. The poor little fellow has been very sick for some weeks in consequence of feeding on cow's milk which did not seem to agree with him but since his diet is changed to goat's milk he is much better. Carrie was also very unwell for some weeks after she re­ covered from her confinement now with her weak nerves would be likely to be with a sick child but her general health is far better than it was at the Islands and we all think she bids fair to enjoy good health in future. We both feel more thankful than we can express for the great blessings of comfortable health which was so long denied us and both bless the day when we first saw California shores. It seems to be fairly proved that cold weather is our medicine and while we feel thankful for a pleasant home here, regret deeply the necessity which compels us to turn our backs toward our native land and our faces turned toward America. There is no place half as dear as Hawaii Nei and I for one find I love it more and more every day. I try to forget the dear ones left behind in my gratitude for so pleasant a home in this fine country ajid this charm­ ing climate. Mr. Beckwith intends to stay here until the close of the year or until Mr. Benton returns when he will hasten home to commence his theological studies in Andover leaving Carrie and the children with his parents and perhaps �July 10, I860 Missionary Letters his sister although my plans are not yet made. Page 2 The people here are exceed­ ingly anxious to have him settle but he finds it such arduous labor to preach without the necessary study that he has made up his mind to resist all entreaty. This is a particularly discouraging field— for the religious element in this country is very small and the people almost dead to serious things. So much money and so much love of it seems to have crowded out God entirely leav­ ing even among Christians nothing but a cold formality. Mr. Beckwith has been very earnest in his labors and it has not been all in vain although the results have been small. I see by the Honolulu papers that Mr. Lyons has dedicated more than one new church in his parish since I left. I remember well how we watched the growth of the one near your home in our evening walks and can scarcely believe that it is more than three years since then... Our mother writes us that she has thought some of visiting you this year. If she does you will both enjoy it no doubt for mother knows well how to sym­ pathize with the afflicted... All the Beckwihs send their kind remembrances to you and yours. Ever sincerely your friend Jennie Armstrong. /Mr. Beckwith is Edward Griffin Beckwith, Caroline's husband^/ �Missionary Letters April 26, 1862 Stone house April 26/62 Dear Sister L. ...Poor natives! Sin holds them back. Wicked men hold them back. Alas, hoM many who profess to love Christ hold them back. How many hold them back, because their prejudices say, women should not lead men to Christ. Better let them stay away, than that a woman should tell poor ignorant native how to get a passport to heaven, & take them by hand & lead them through the dark path of sin, until they can catch a glimpse of heavenly light: let women keep silent— they may teach women, but never tell tell (!) men, however ignorant, hungry or thirsty men may be, never /let/ a woman point them to Christ, the cleansing fountain for all sin. Such seems to be, is, the expressed sentiments of some who profess to love the souls of the heathen, of all mankind. sentiments. But Christ does not teach such A day of reckoning comes, will soon come, for all things. How are natives with you? Not as stupid, hardened as here I hope. Abel Harris, a champion in sin, will not I trust pollute your island more. He is, I hear, very sick in Hospital. Christ to his distorted vision. Mrs. Crabb goes to see him, & presents The Holy Spirit has such wonderful power, that even A . Harris may be moved by i t ... There is more than an ordinary amount of sickness here. /Clark/ has typhoid fever. I have been battling with symptoms of fever, for several days, & hope to conquer. So to conquer sin, we have to fight. Your Curtiss is better, I hear, but feeble. pretty well, & my pen is kept moving for them. lessons in drawing at Coopers Institute. is very well. Mrs. E. Clarke Nevins in N. York. My four children in states Jennie is in N. York taking Sami is to graduate in August. Beckwith, & family still in Andover. He Most people think he can preach well enough, without N.E. Theology to help him, if he would only believe it. Punahou prospers------. �April 26, 1862 Missionary Letters Page 2 I desire to thank Mr. Lyons, & you too, for you are both one, for $3.00, handed me by Mr. Cooke, to be expended in Mission Cemetery. It has not been easy to get cash for that purpose, & natives wont work without pay. I have, since receiving the $3.00, been up there, & put it in nice order again, & get sick for going, not being well at the time. It is a beautiful green spot now, instead of the parched place it once was. It seems appropriate to lay the sainted dead among flowers, & under green foliage, as figurative of their rest, "where everlasting spring abides And never'fading flowers." You would I think, be surprised to see the forest of Algeroba trees, around Stone Church. I hope they will hide its external deformities. The mside is shabby enough, & no prospect of improvement. We trudge alon/g/ as usual— E & A go to school. Clara had to suspend hers, on account of her throat, but goes in again next week. I have numerous cares & labors, but health generally quite good. Had boarders some two months, which added to other cares, made me very weary. I still go out among natives, on friday & Sunday P.M., notwithstanding some of our good ministers "had quite as like(?) "I" would not", not con­ sidering me quite in my right mind. Smith said I was pupuli. Some natives came & told me that Mr. I toldlhem he had forgotten the ninth commandment. Efforts are being made to build a church & & (!) make ready for the new Episcopal ministers. Catholic, &c. Solicitation for subscription from Missionaries, Rather ludicrous it strikes me, to ask people to give money to supplant their own labors. Well, there are certainly odd things done in this little Hawaiian world! You will be weary with my scrawl. Please write. Yours as ever C.C. Armstrong. �April 4, 1864 Missionary Letters Dear Sis— /Mrs. Lyons/ ...Baxter came in one day, & told Clara, that if she desired to go to the coast, he would pay her passage & board when there. work & she is off. again. So then we went to Mr. & Mrs. Brewster are off for the States, to return So Ellen Armstrong & Emma Smith teach their schools. is not in school this term. Mela /Amelia/ Ellen has as much as she can do, without helping me at home...Since the General Meeting, my women's meeting was given to the Mission ladies, & I work just when I can. I hear that they gave up giving sometime since, & the meeting is nearly run out. every Sabbath afternoon, & places. I go to Queens Hospital meet with the sick & their friends from various It is a better place for me than the womens meeting. Mr. & Mrs. Smith still seem to distrust my labors &c. ...Jennie is to leave N. York about May, to come home. married, & now perhaps Missionary gossip will let her alone. G. Beckwith is Beckwith told her, that, since providence had deprived him of the blessings of health, he should never mariy, & so cast off Jennie after a more than 4 years engagement. It happens he has married the first chance he got. I will repay saith the Lord." "Vengance is mine. Jennie is glad she is not his wife. A young man, an officer in the U.S.A. collored(!) troops knows & speaks well of Curtis. Aloha nui to all of your household. /Unsigned_J/ with Sam, �May 16, 1864 Missionary Letters Stone house May l6th/64 Dear Brother & Sister /Lyons/ ...You will, before this reaches you, hear what our King says of the constitution! He is not yet crowned! people here have felt about things! The commercial will tell you how I reckon the King wo'nt (!) be crowned, unless he hastens matters, for it is a current report among natives, that he has the Chinese leprosy upon him. matters on that account. like it. Perhaps the Anglicans wish to facilitate I have no doubt the report is true, for he looks The disease may be slow in its progress, but is sure to prove fatal... Churches on Oahu still dead, except at Ewa, where Mr. Bicknell has been working in that limited Rocky Moral soil. God is blessing his labors, tho our clergy consider him s.o visionary ...I regret exceedingly that he was not placed at Honolulu as a city Missionary, where he would have a much larger field. I spoke to Dr. Anderson about it, & to several of the Missionaries, but they did not favor it, or did nothing about it. to do, & this floating population needs laborers. Henry Parker has enough Well, the Romanists saw the door wide open, & improved the opportunity, & have worked perseveringly & with success. sible!! lives. They have things pretty much their own way. Who is respon­ The Reformed Catholics as a' mission do little, but their Political part There is great need of laborers here among natives. Mrs. Lowell Smith teaches some 23 white chiRren, five days a week, of course cannot go out among natives. I have been shoved out of the womens meetings, but I go to Hospital every Sunday P.M. go to Manoa, Waikiki & visit among natives, but have not been able to get any tracts to distribute for months. The natives continue to die, & I heard a good man remark one day that Mr. L. Smith was helping them die off, by his powerful medicines. Still it passes on, is very well, but let a woman teach men to read the bible, pray with or for them, & she is denounced as pupuli &c. Kentuck (?), who cares for Queen Hospital, & is �Missionary Letters May 16, 1864 Page 2 an ungodly man, has never opposed my labors there, & there is satisfaction in going there... Wonder how Miss Carrie Dickinson, who gives political lectures, even in the Halls of Congress, would fare, if she were to lecture here. How the young lady from Wales, who has lectured on temperance in England, Ireland &c. & now is in U.S.A. for same purpose, would fare in the presence of some /of/ our Hawaiian divines? Reckon they would tell her that Paul said "Woman should not teach & usurp authority over men." But then, they do'nt (!) teach all religion & perhaps that makes the difference. Still, I think that tem­ perance & politics should be included in religious principles. Perhaps not. Sam's last letter reported him in Maryland, training Negroes. them much— says they make excellent soldiers. on (?) from Boston to teach the Negro men. He likes During the winter ladies went The house, church, whatever called, consisted of an old tobacco barn, cleaned, ventilated seated for 300 men. ladies taught, & most likely prayed with & for them. to teach men! Yes, Naughty women, to presume Some of our good ministers, drilled in N. England Theology, would tell them what Paul says, & tell them more too, perhaps, if they should come here & teach men. Well, perhaps it's only included in the general overturns of the age, & may that some folks here will yet cease to feel that it is better to let native men go untaught than to have instruction from some Priscilla, or Philip's daughter. Mr. L. Smith said in a monthly concert, that "God was overturning, & by & by would bring things broad side up." Maybe that Mr. Smith's own bitterly expressed opposition to women's labors, will be brought broad side up, & surprise even his own biggotted self! Surely we do live in a wonderful age! �Missionary Letters May 16, 1864 Page 3 If there is any reproach attached to ladies for teaching men "niggers" they may clear themselves by saying that Paul did not forbid women from speaking in a tobacco b a m , if he did in a church. Sam seemed to think all right. He was under sailing orders, for Charles­ ton or thought his next might be dated from Hilton head, which we are anxious to know. or not. No letter from Jennie, so we dont know whether she has left N. York Clara is enjoying cool weather in "Frisco" as you do in Waimea. She was sea-sick 11 days, & after that gained fast. The Mills leave Punahou at the close of this term. Then what of Punahou? Get another teacher perhaps. ...Ellen is teaching & gets dreadfully tired. the last term. Aloha Noa a pau— As ever yours C.C. Armstrong Mela not been in school �Jan. 24, 1863 Missionary Letters Stone house January 24th/63 Dear Brother & sister L — ...We have weather cool enough to cause the doors & windows to be closed. A severe winter thus far. all over the globe. I think astronomers have foretold a severe winter What a terrible storm we have had!! a hurricane I was in, once at sea. Three large trees t o m up by the roots on our premises, but we have enough left. church was roughly handled. It reminded me of That beautiful grove around Stone The trees in the Mission cemetery, I have had sawed off & righted, & left to grow up again. Sickness has prevailed— When Ellen decided to leave, I concluded to take her school, & had taught a week when she left, on our premises. it had rained every day. several years. Then dismissed until the storm was over, for Then I was taken sick, & have not been so ill for Weeks passed, & I got slowly better. Then a Chinaman who has been with me some 3 years must leave & the school was given up. At length am better, the chinaman came back, & next Monday I open a small school, as some of the scholars are scattered. You may wonder why I do thus. Why not teach natives? Well, I love to be among the people, & try to do them good, & it cost me a severe struggle to give it up. That Theology which is defined to be "think just as I do", has long reared its hydra head of bigotry & prejudice, & wagged its tongue of scandal & ridicure(!) against the door of usefulness, as to cause it to move on its hinges, & shut too... Now I will report Jennie. With Sarah Coan, she occupies a room thE winter, in the confiscated house of the notorious pirate Semms, in Norfolk, Virginia. She went to teach blacks. &c. J. says the little nigs are dirty, ignorant lousy They think Massa Linkum /Lincoln/ is God. At last date, Sam was a Col. in the 8th Colored Reg. in the front ranks near* Richmond. Nevins doing well �Jan. 24, I 863 Missionary Letters in N. York. Baxter has sold his interest here, & leaves soon for the coast. We shall miss him. Some missionaries can now reserve their shafts of scandal for some other object. well. Page 2 Clara m^r come in Whistler, & may not. She is quite We have heard of the arrival of Whistler on the coast, but nothing from Ellen yet. Mela is at home, gives some music lessons. Belle Cornwall still boards with us. Jan. 30th A letter from Sam by last mail. Nothing from Jennie & Nevins. Extracts will be in next advertiser. Clara had engaged her passage in Whistler, then had a good offer for spending the winter, & stop until Spring. had a long passage over, but was well & as my throat is not quite ready. fat. Ellen Don't begin my school to day, Next week may begin... Rev. Mr. Snow preached, or talked last eve at stone church, about Micro­ nesia, Mr. Bingham still feeble. Reckon the Micronesians Mission would not refuse help in their work, even from a woman. family, expect to leave for States in April. Rev. L. Smith D.D. with his As he & she seems to be stones against the door of Missionary work, perhaps the door will fly wide open when they go, & workers enter in. May it be so. of white children, & has made it lucrative. Aloha ia Nou a pau C.C.A. She has worked well in her school �Missionary Letters April 13, 1878 Dear brother Lyons, ...Yes, the old Averick's company are passing away. That old purgatory of a ship has long since disappeared, after having doned /donned/ a new name & new robe. She was wrecked in some Island south of Equator. Capt. Swain long ago, fell overboard from a steamer into Long island sound. Chadwick the first mate left Honolulu, several years ago, a wreck of a man. A few of us remain... ...Perhaps it is just as well, for your pen to work, as the presence of foreigners does not seem acceptab^ to the new generation of natives. "A little learning is a dangerous thing", is a maxim which applies to natives. They seem so puffed up with self conceit, as to ignore white people, & do not seem to discriminate between friends & foes. Only a few of the old natives remain, & their influence is weak like their bodies. The world seems in commotion, & religious creeds share in the upheavings of human nature... ...My broken right arm is trying to perform its accustomed duties, but is weak somewhat, i/t/ was a sad accident to me, but followed with mercies. Two days previous I had received into my family, Dr. Eshleman & daughter of Philadelphia, a son in law of Dr. Jayne. improved. The daughter an invalid, now much He has kindly cared for, & watched over my broken arm, & for­ tunately I obtained a good white woman to care for me& my domestic affairs for six weeks. Have suffered much less from this, than from my broken leg at sea, where I had no medical aid. came— so also now. I looked upon aid for help then & it I have directed domestic affairs from the first, but found it wearisome to be confined, as my habits have been active. arm was broken just beLow the shoulder, & the left wrist sprained. days could not feed myself. The right For a few My foot tripped in the fold of a bear-skin rug, over which I have walked for many years. Yes, Sam'l is doing a good work. Nevins has bought land, in Hampton, & gone there with his family to live, thought not connected with the school. Sami's wife, it is feared has consumption. So the rod of affliction hangs �April 1 3 , 1878 Missionary Letters over him. He has two little girls, & Nevins has two sons. I have 10 grand­ children living, & some in the spirit land. One T. Beckwith is to graduate at Yale College in June... ...Aloha nui a Nou to the den of Lyons, as ever yours CCA. Page 2 �Sept. 3, 1879 Missionary Letters Honolulu September 3th 1879 Dear Old Shipmate, You do of course remember the filth & lack of comforts on the Old Averic(!). Her hulk has long since gone, dashed in pieces by the winds & waves. So our physical hulks are, & have been, dashed amid the storms & tempests of life, & ere long will find a safe haven in the bosom of Mother earth... We are waiting, you & I. Work & wait-- you make poetiy, open & close mail bags, explain trumpets & seals, &c... I putter along&do what I can. I might have done much more, in simply explaining in a practical way, God's word to the kanaka's, but bigotry has been an insurmountable barrier. But I have lived to see the hulk of the old ship of bigotry, battered & falling— not so much here, as abroad. I go to Moilili & Waikiki sometimes to have bible readings with some fifty natives of both sexes & all ages. But few natives care for the word of God, or for those who love it, & would have them love it. The "Lei alii" I was much pleased to receive from the author, & return him my hearty thanks. Who of us shall reach 1882? We may not again grasp the friendly hand on earth, but may we not grasp spiritual hands in the better land, in the land where "everlasting spring abides, & never fading flowers." I am glad that Sami, is doing a great, a good work. Yes, He hopes to reach the lajnd of his birth, about next june. The experiment with Indeans(!) is thus far a success. I presume Sami, will try to call on all the Missionaries. I am so glad you wrote me— I thank your poor weak eyes for helping you to write. more— Aloha u'ne I will stop, & not tax those eyes to read Aloha from your friend C.G. Armstrong �Sept. 3, 1879 Missionary Letters Honolulu September 3< 1879 Dear Sister Lyons— Thanks for your kindness in sending the prolapses(?) cure, which I now return. am not cured, & probably never shall be. case. I The cure is not adapted to my I am greatly relieved by an instrument of Guttapercha(?), but not cured. .. How nice it would be, if wings were in vogue, then we could exchange calls... Honolulu December 11th 1879 /to sister Lyong/ ...I have no pain, & am surprised that I am so well, a thing I did not anticipate. ary folks. My constitution proves to be better than that of some mission­ Who said it was such a pitty(!) for the board to send out such feeble ones, to burden the mission. I was numbered among the poor "critters It was considered such a pitty that I had so many children to burden the mission & the world with. Perhaps my chiRren are as useful as the Chamber­ lain, Judd's, Green's, Clarke's &c &c, & I have tried to bear my part of mission work, & would have done more, if wagging tongues had not been stum­ bling blocks in my way. thing better to think of. saying? I remember these & many other things, but have some Let them fly back to their source. I sat down to write in haste, & have wandered. But what am I The reason why I have recently done so much was that I might aid a dying child— Jennie is passing away with consumption. come here. Is with ELlen on the coast, too feeble to She fully appreciates her condition, & is calm, resting in �Sept. 11, 1879 Missionary Letters faith in the arms of the Redeemer. What more could I desire? Page 2 I have long since ceased to feel, that it is sad to die, either for old or young. Three of my sons are safe in the fold /Richard Baxter died in 1871/, & Jennie will ere long be there. Then she will rest from the suffering Asthma. I trace back the beginning of her downward course, to over pressure at Punahou School She has the best of care, with Ellen. I will aid in temporal I can. comforts, what Ere long I shall go to those who are gone before... Stone House December 11th 1879 Dear Brother in Christ, & Shipmate in the old Averic... I have Clara's eldest boy with me, who is a day scholar at Punahou. go to Clara's daily. The child is very sick. Delerium attends the sickness. Yes, my son Sami, lost his wife with consumption the 10th of October 1878. He fully expects to be here next June. I Intends to visit each Isl. here. Your old shipmate, C.C. Armstrong. �July 8 , 1880 Missionary Letters Honolulu July 8th 1880 Dear Sister Lyons, Your bit of a letter reached me in due time. so am I. You are ever busy, and Should I leare these sunny Isles you need not feel sad, for I have long since ceased to do the work I came to do, not willingly but overpower­ ing influences have hedged up my way— a way which Providence made so plain, that I could not mistake to walk therein. Thanks for sending Mr. Lyman's letter for perusal, though it is too late to be of any use to me. Had such sentiments been uttered in 1847, when Providence led me contrary to my judg­ ment & education, to do a work I had not anticipated & then blessed my soul, & my work abundantly. couraged. My heart & would (?) hands been held up, my heart en­ In the temporary absence of Mr. Armstrong to Hawaii, the people rus/h/ed to me to talk of religion. The women said our prayers are answered. For more than 2^ years at my regular poalima I had kept one things before their minds, "pray for the descent of the holy spirit." like a still small voice. At length it came I was not strong— Mila was a nursing infant. I applied to each missionary man to do something for the people, to lead them on, until their Pastor should return. reasons for them to decline. wilt thou have me to do." Too busy, too sick &— were sufficient Still the people rushed to.me— I said "Lord what He did not speak to me, but inclined my heart, & gave me strength to dig & water in his vineyard My three older children had entered punahou school, the three younger were with me. I laid aside sewing, & other work as much as possible, believing that if I helped God in his vine­ yard, he would help me, in my family vineyard— & He did. I planned meetings for natives as they desired, & could not well do themselves in those days. I met women in the Schoolhouse, & men gathered in the church to pray. The school house became more than full, so we went to the church when the men were not there. A few men came— I refused them admittance, saying this was �July 8 , 1880 Missionary Letters the women's hour for worship. Page 2 Again & again men came, & I dared not refuse them entrance, questioning in my own mind, what spirit sent them there? did not invite them, & dared not refuse them. King to the lowest subjects. directed all. application. I Then they all came, from the The church was crowded. I led the singing, & Told them what scripture to read, & I made practical, persinal (!) I did not venture then to ask a woman to speak or pray in the presence of a man, though one woman, out of the fullness of her heart, did pray. I would ask the King if he desired to speak to his people of the King­ dom of another world. was a glorious work. He did speak well, many times. The work went o n , & A native woman has called on me this morn, who seegs much to regret that such meetings did not continue, as she was one of the number. She says those were good times. me at the church. My three younger children were with Prayers were offered to spread the work— it did spread. During these weeks, I noticed that missionaries kept aloof from me, except Mrs. Castle. But I was too busy to think much of it & kept at my work, though I sometimes wondered at their unmanifested interest. 7 weeks passed & Mr. A. returned, not having heard from home, as no mail had been sent to Hilo. The work passed into his hands, & I returned to the poalima, & to my home duties, which seemed to progress, as though no interruption has come in. Thus God helped me. Soon came letters from other isls.— of course in answer to letters from here. Mrs. Armstrong was dubbed as "Abby K&;[.y", as a term of reproach. She had been into the pulpit, had prayed in public, &c &c. Various sarcastic reproaches were afloat, & she was considered as having done some great wrong, "She had better wear* pants" &c were words from the lips of such as had for­ saken all for Christ. "She was insane" was a common remark & even uttered from the pulpit of an apostle to the gentiles. "She neglected her family & children" &c &c— she was garnished with reproaches, while the work of the Holy Spirit was left to languish. Such a heretic must be put down, & no efforts �July 8 , 1880 Missionary Letters were spared to humble her. evil? The question arose in my mind, does God bless No, my heart replied. own soul. Page 3 He had greatly blessed my efforts, & also, my Yet Missionaries seemed to care more to ignore me & my work than to take hold & help on what was bagun. I desired to know the right— If I had done wrong, I would do it no more. If right, who should hinder me? I knew the Theology was "let your women keep silence", yet God had led me on & greatly blessed me in breaking that silence. My husband like others, learned the same Theology, yet never reproached me for what I had done, but encouraged me. He was made chaplain of the prison, where mostly men were confined, a few women. He sartt me there repeatedly. When Dr. Judd was appointed M.D. there, my work was stopped, & not till then. In seeking for the right, I gathered what the bible said, by means of a concordance, & then studied such passages, all the time asking God to make clear the way. did make it clear. He I look back with satisfaction on those days, "except /acce these bonds" as Paul said. Words hurt more than blows— words were my bonds. Well, I worked on four years, as appty (?) offered & enjoyed the work, as the natives seemed to do. Was dubbed as "Worn men's (!) rights" & various other unchristian reproaches^,& cold shoulders &c were turned to me. But I held on until the efforts made among natives to prejudice them against me, manipulated itself, & made it clear to me that my work must be dropped. could tell much more, but will drop the matter. I Those who were so bitter against me, for my works sake, have had their own way, & where & how are natives now? God only used me as an instrument, to test the faith of some & of my own, perhaps. So say now, in the present state of the church, better let a woman work if she can, when no man can do it, is what? Where 0 where are the poor natives? what to believe. It is too late— Their minds are muddled— they know not Some months after said meetings closed, in which time I had �July 8, 1880 Missionary Letters Page 4 often called in & talked with the King about the interests of his soul, he requested me to renew said meetings. I replied that I was willing, if he could obtain the consent of missionaries. They were not renewed— He went into a dark way, & in time to death. July 8th I have often wondered why men who have studied for years, through a course of Theology &c & never discussed the freedom Christ gave to women. Did He not first of all, send a woman to tell of a risen Saviour— "Go & tell my brothren]' If I have been wrong in my wishes (?), it will soon be settled at the court of heaven. ...The Bannings leave about the first of August for an indefinite time. Perhaps not to return. Shall I remain alone? Could I do Missionary work as in years gone by, I might be reluctant to go. Nothing holds me back in that respect. I am only waiting times movements... Children say go— I say go if the way is made plain. Why should I stay alone?... Like the old Bible psalmist, I bemoan the goodly vineyard which the wild hear(?) from the mountain, has trampled under foot. Aloha ia olua— our journey will soon end— Aloha C.C. Armstrong. �Sept. 13, 1880 Missionary Letters /The following letter was written by Ellen Armstrong Weaver, probably to Mrs. Lyons, about her mother, Clarissa.*/ Honolulu Sep 13th 1880. My dear kind friend: ...Poor mother has been under a severe nervous tension so long that the crisis will nigh cut her sight. Parting with Clara was too much for her and the thought of looking no more upon Jane quite unnerved her. My good angel brought me here, and I cannot be too thankful that I did persuade myself to break away from my three little ones and come to mother, for since my arrival she has improved wonderfully and her eyesight is steadily growing clearer; she is up and about and begins to feel that she has a hold on life. I thank God fervently that we may hope that she will see and read and write in no time, the Dr. tells me that change of climate will do maps for her in this respect than aught else. We expect to take the steamer Oct. 26th for San Francisco. Old "Stone House" has passed into other hands and mother will spend the remainder of her days here with her children. Soon only a few graves will be all that if left of the kaikas Limai- in this fair land. I am very glad Sam has made such a happy impression here, he is full of grace and his work is a noble one. Mother says give my love to Mr. & Mrs. Lyons and Felicia and tell them I hope to write them some day in California. Aloha nui loa to you all and many regrets that we may not meet. Affectionately Ellen A. Weaver. P.S. Jennie was much better when I left than she had been for many months. �Missionary Feb. Letters San 10, Friend and N e i g h b o r of fly t h e y ea rs ! "We al l "We up beautiful t he y o u n g fern s up § scatters silver I would you a "poor sea A O ur kind c it y , cable it, saying journey twice. that Holy the hearts Spirit, St h a r d h e a r t s There sta y. A Mr. (!) of all comforts as to what I would, § t h us they is are inebriate is connect o f s ou l s, up be Parker's at A part to go out. than K ey by hearts speak straight are quickened, the at the same taxes are $ so protracts his the workers. of $ San their § down still I hear, among to you body a Moody Christians clergy, encouraged it h a r d enabled Sleepy The to in r e m e m ­ in a r e m o t e Went seems in v o g u e , abundant. or July . telegram the brow, a trip in J u n e express ar e 5 I will makes a rich h ar v e s t reformed Being better on in Mrs. 5 sympathy were here. th e of w i n d , c l o s e by, troubled. Moody now, charming decay, children as m y p o o r particularise as are § charming is u p o n me was of A n d why not §c. 1881 loss." If w i n g s w e r e I am. bruises of t h e p e o p l e . are is breaks our the v e l o c i t y as 1 swiftly its impressions improved, critter" from 10, footsteps when crowns. so H ow running a spiritual into numerous. ru n up, travel w i t h g r e e t e d us I cannot the room Feb. grandchildren $ time makes o v e r h e r e, 5 a car not is to spring I did not Kindness, with time. as reception car meeting so m a n y T he w i r s t c o u l d be. most the after about l e tt e r. little see me, soon Our on t h e i r could endured. tell threads If m a t t e r worthless, has maturity f l y to t h a t brances. would in to th at but tottering § beautiful." St. g o n e by. o f t i me § from the § plants stretching $ years take no no ti c e g r o w o l d a n d d ie springs da ys Page Francisco Union Dear 1881 C a me from the �Missionary e a st, $ works cently had to Feb. Letters with sing a meeting success. salvation, one. blood in a l o w state. is church that o ne of all The cold ages hearts envious hence s u c ce s s. more. had Bu t I must a childs A No. my it, having it is m o s t l y sy st e m was M y M .D . said that p r o b a b l y its results were pressing to ease which § 4 weeks winter f or it doubt gone, feel that to m y is m o d e r a t e My warm. exposing I thought tis in y e a r s said, skin p e e l e d tendencies My pas t. digestive With to only, organs t h is at confined of hair, follow Isis, but t he continue good weather, t he disease. fever $ it w a s to de­ a dis­ to m y bed The cold most not a My in G r e e n l a n d . I have the is doubted the family but it s o me t he w h o l e I f e lt § persons. To me off, Illness Some after I was warm, the w o r k , - - I got take his so I have before. but op en , th at for me. my to ^ hear to y o u n g e r surely but $ see heard, Three weeks of a good p o r t i o n Dropsied diminishing. confined I had been a fresh b l o o m i n g youth. r o b b e d me H o w or w he n to Sixty persons in w i t h fever. re­ go stand back have fatal. h e re , do n o t join cared to door fire. 2 Stebbins The house was I w o u l d be b e t t e r I was room. the in a c o n d i t i o n than often p ro ve s a few weeks. have as no study you may M.D. more § i n v i t e d me day. b ut Mrs. I c o u l d b e n e a r e r by, scarlet reduced to came § d a r k to me, h is clergy Moody, 1 Homeopathic as go Page try h ard called, that The report what disease, mystery. church at Mr. 0 t h at E, c o l d leave I could w ere warm. eyes I shall Hemphed Said he w o u l d in c h u r c h , look w i t h the Mr. 1881 Stebbins i nd e ed helpers. a chilly u ni t ed w i t h his § Christian 5 Mrs. for w o m e n . churches Sunday. i f t oo 5 are in a c h u r c h the n ext A Mr. 10, come keenly out of 5 fever here ca ps fever, keep which in p e r f e c t my head are condition I am g a i n i n g stregnth. �Missionary Now about small ful, Letters eyes. cataract but Feb. Went on advised left both eye, could be e a s i l y be absorbed S a i d he from my of feel v i ew , could save t ha t but w i t h age. that bright land with I l o ok to o f old, our ask c it y , c l a y, to Hi m, bright $ I ask h i m when my o f t h is e yes , Jesus Will eyes. to you s i g h t w as anoint ask him all, littles. I cannot rewrite to w r i t e , little, Repetitions, as without there s e w n on e, is mistakes taxing ey es the a dimness of s ight. nor need much done. Parker read to w r i t e thi s. I thank her pretty g if t l e ft sincerely of a n e c k this w eek f or thi s, me. tie, China. the may same? I shut off horizon err I in j u d g e ­ is in spiritual I applied as which It I write good effort 5 r ead but at her rain, namesake. h e r now. Coleman letter so m u c h as requires little write reminds pardon is m y w o r k . for m y le t Mrs. often There was y o u will I cannot Please fo r h e r I must write Knitting Please so k i n d a ri gh t. eyes with too much. worsted petticoat been f or is p a s s i n g by, my $ blots a blue has the not gone. Am now knitting let Mrs. each 5 l ik e B a r t i m e a s 12th by in I am n e a r i n g . M an of N a z e r e t h examined c ar e I look b e y o n d than doubt­ w o r l d m a y be land w hich oculist to h e a l , sight. first but not eye, a which might l e ft 5 better a higher eye, 3 trouble was, them with unbeclouded for h e a l i n g . 5 restore the He s m al l the see seemed I did. Said in r i g h t who tho Page could Could use spiritual the so a cataract ripe. 1881 s a i d he another, the b e a u t i e s $ view ment, see blood vessel at m y sa d to who an o c u l i s t w h i c h Could t i m e, see Went removed when of a small sometimes eye. eyes. a rupture while. an o p t i c i a n , consulting thoroughly which to 10, share sea, in 5 her o f me. that She Royalty I saw �Missionary Nevins only. He came proposed c a l l in g. were kept all in a m o r e dence was shall that is n ot position, leave th e 5 in b e t t e r choice When you please include strengthen in a c a r r i a g e , some Nevins. Let as It w a s compared with l i n es I learned "When I the had stated t h at idea o f a ny so m u c h a rich in an caution the earth was f ee t to How almanac, when d oe s care The m oo n w i t h a large c al ls . Wait all § Mrs. Ever I was Jennie As­ human­ reminded a ch il d. for m e ? " so its telescope of y e a r s Christian S Isis. I w as § He, Lots Mr. Ellen celebrated God! de­ courage, insignificant from perdition(?) to be but survey, millions of good the of good hope fold, I went with hear prayers I have of results I return no is m y m o t t o . their way ^c. it t h r o u g h swollen to choice at y o u r h e a r t s all be e ve Provi­ the true go in o r d e r p l a y , exclaims saw evil God, t reat. old expanse of plants dreaded. as y et , 5 for my on I o n ce One it w a s, these wonders, l a r g e m a ps , as w h e n but made us should b ut than King They If a m o t h e r s the m i g h t y works vast heart to the Nevins of C h r i s t ' s talk our hearts. muddy Proctor. seems Parker that Page 4 Kings. a Christian. ar e m e m b e r s § Mrs. for a ny m o r e , yet be Who is to m e will of m y c h i l d r e n $ said surroundings, Nevins My humble the good prevail, a ll o n ce , I would much prefer Where numerous worlds He nerhaps o f th e h ou se . tronomer He than s al e God w i ll of more in th e sires, ity here to me Nevins. 5c. not o ut Rain going. quiet does l e ft Feb. 10, 1881 Letters dark in N H old ^c. ri ght. Weston g l a d to settled Ignored which ladies here, fair weather, Prospects goo d , c a l l e d here see 1850. of planets, intelligent(?) f or in craters, them. but one day, Mr. Burnham �Missionary called me 5 e re this, yesterday with g ood woman. have been you may lavishly on th e You would s pe nt "to view t he not to me, Being landscape over." vision snow capped mountians, Went until to to taken to the in h e a r i n g m o r e He f aith, cold § d is m al . mortal hope in parts, yet to little where decay. Yes, for w h i c h body resting I l ov e so when the b r i g h t e s t fully think long spirit could not of Chri st i an dark pall of p r e j u d i c e . burst the grave Stone House, 5 rise is n o t is shout My to s p ot the home o ut graces, is in h o l y h o n o r , reclosed. the But t h at because Mr. greatly life. was laid away in t h e love ones. soul. Armstrong sale been his has Lack Charity covered with Castle to spot considered o f the I it m a t t e r s redeemed Mr. is of B a x t e r ' s Christ's redeemed § from of e a r t h w h e r e is sometimes me tomb think may have f or but of his The resting "saints". steps, remains heart ended. as tho some to the h is Neither Baxter's of m o r t a l i t y T he p r o p h e c y I trust green journey the away fright Redeemer. of B a x t e r , among could I lo ve lavished on [ i l l e g i b l e ] l as t m o n t h s h is I where wealth § gr a nd , to b e A long. I mounted birth. th er e. c ar e d, ere threw wild waves of the garment in H o n o l u l u . who 5 surprised Thousand were tomb w h e r e in a b r i g h t Page C anaan beyond. land of his life's of a p l a c e charity oceans Mix dead, place, t he in C h r i s t off to taken his S,c. like Moses behold 1881 return The s c e n e w a s dead were o u r c a st I have not of human as sl eep, unworthy I doubt leaning Many tombs recieving comforted, died She w i l l of B r oderick, or cold the Mrs. city of the I seemed 10, of m i n e in a p r o m i n e n t beautiful. s ho r e . t he in h o n o r spiritual rested, l i k e her. in d e c o r a t i n g with the s e e n him. a neighbor Hill, large monument i n a duel. have a c al l, to S am e l ( ? ) is life Feb. Letters a might of ill, but �Missionary Letters is b e t t e r . I can Ellen with three little time Bunson is m o s t copy [it] as not allowed myself to of the insufficient to life, growing ar k T he me u p o n me e v e r y y ea r , in th e p o w e r l if e m a y b r i n g , under sanctuary. is of ever be m o r e granted has [of] Baroness that I through, through, n o t imposed, but strength a feather, $ confidence, of going Human 6 a feeling of going the w e i g h t life so w e l l unrestrained, but not cares, enjoy that th e m o u n t a i n w i l l 5 domestic pleases Page read much, to the ask, cannot 5 feelings. th e w e i g h t ai d 1881 my views support but w i t h 10, r e a d some. extract of the mountain, then they grows whatever of burden, bearer sa y of assistance, a beast An expresses Jennie children, snatches interesting. it so w e l l Go ds l i tt le . healthy By I am thankful joyful is bright in t h e p r o s p e r i t y with as read but for it. "I h a v e which Feb. as of as a alone, a to them t ha t oppressive than the f e a t h e r ." I want forted, that Has yielded not 5 works h er e, tho energy, the on. l os s to Mr. te ll 5 Mrs. Parker, that nobly endured great any b ad habits $ keeps up w o n d e r f u l Weaver to Prospects the h o u s e 5 t r i es to a Christian, but boy old, ^ deportment in ha s brighten is small t rain her of p r o p e r t y , 12 y e a r s you will d oe s n o t A good me w h e n e v e r her. iness I want matters, his w or k. reverses is w e l l Ellen in t he Christian a nice boy Christian, Sam wr i te s out Sh e often is w i t h for th e is fortune. I am f u ll of I trust W. is n o t efforts. No. of that is Mr. com­ courage r i g h t w ay . in b l e s s i n g s . a gold medal, Mila It f am i l y . children oppose 5 is from Mila weekly. for o u r result now wears school, somewhat. I am g r e a t l y The eldest 1 in studies of school. I hear ready to come 5 is p r o s p e r e d Beckwith's as to in b u s ­ they �Missionary desired May By Letters it. Poor Providence last was Feb. Clara overturn l e tt e r, was in Berlin. I were as able to w o r k , If 5 i n v i t e d me school who could often pleasant again? in d a y to v i s i t I must prospers. once see, as y o u but c o me g o n e by. recently "wa it ". to How from those bitter to until is M i s s here), prejudices them. f e et blind. Will Mrs. She are w e l l . Bingham? accept Some 0 that are n u m e r o u s it Hope from one Please w r i t e reply promptly. I love. who in w e a l t h . l o st h e r h u s b a n d . all w h o w i l l I m a y no t o ft en . it all. returned is n o w p a r t i a l l y tho of Alas ! n ot Dolf. Beckwith, failed out (for t h e y 7 in valid. have her--must wait S am e can, to h e a r good w h i c h has ha s Frank Page § to She w r i t e s from here 1881 to h e r a comfortable among pagans Cowles I cannot work, the as Judge h e r he re . rich men great the good spirit, Mrs. c a me May strange a visit Beckwith among n at i v e s quenched 5 bring how many 5 some not. I did in a l a n d expecting Carrie 0 good men is 10, It is so Coleman write and a g a i n . [Unsigned.] Let me Mrs. on add, th at Ralston, the verge of t h e been animal She took it b y ag ai n. She w is h es is a cousin to try the be n ef it a Christian has alive f or others is greatly be has last thought an a l i v e might of Sam's The The chewing She lady,who gr ave. b lo od . o f Mrs. several w as fist, at not We an that seeing hope her been medicine revolting th e b l o o d , a wonder of I saw invalid, months, first 5 is lifted out d e c e a s e d w if e. C a st le , long b een improved, th us Wm. to her. then to h e r s e l f . infirmities. to p e r s u a d e S he Jennie it. Y o u r M.D. c an gi ve directions, unless anxious to supply �Missionary with his Letters Feb. 10, 1881 Page 8 ow n m e d i c i n e s . Love to good old faithful Bessie $ to A ka m. Please report both. Please write her ignore As yet, it b e e n my M.D. Please she as the g i ve m y soon sale as cause d o ne b e f o r e thank kindly I can. of S t o n e I see n o All l o ve such Mrs. ha s 5 may not regret t he illness become c a re steps might § say t h a t have 5 daughter t he of t h o s e w h o taken. Had been prevented--so f or th e Very useful--Also I will to h e a r me. I have Providence w o u l d have Coleman ga ve me. Hitchcock M a y b e , s he House, to is ri gh t. to Mrs. says it so. f e lt skirts which corsets. [Uns i g n e d . ] [The following li ne w a s written upsidedown on the top of the t h i r d p a g e :] Tell [The me y o u r views original of Mrs. of this Judd's book. l e t t e r m a y be found Sami, will in the send Castle it to me. Collection.] �April 10, 1881 Missionary Letters S . Francisco April 10 (81 Union St. 2120 Dear Brother Lyons, My eyes are dim & yours are sore, but we shall soon lay aside these garments of mortality...What wonderful capacity is concealed in mind & vision! Vividly, in memories tablet is photographed scenes of years gone by. The company of missionaries on board the old Averic(!), stowed away like baggage, looms up before me. The vigor & strength of youthful hopes, with confidence & trust in Christ our leader, banished darkness from our minds. I seem to see yourslef, with your loved little Betsey, leaning on your arm, walking on the deck. How changed is the scene! sleep— soon the remainder of us shall sleep. Many of that company The hulk of the old ship I saw in the autumn of 49, going to decay near the shore of a dreary Isl. So gener­ ations come & pass away... I trust you have more charity than to think that either Sami or his mother did evil by selling Stone House as we did. What else could be done? I had made the matter one of special prayer, in which I believe. asked God to send a purchaser, if it was best to sell it. private sale & at auction. & without delay took it. sold but no creeds. No one applied for it. Had earnestly It was offered at At length a stranger came, A piece of land, coral stones, mortar & wood were We would have chosen a purchaser of another sect. Providence would have it as it was. Some considered Sami, as having done great harm by selling to that sect. Others pridicted(!) that Mr. Armstrong might rise from his grave in holy horror. Christian charity somewhere. There seemed to be a lack of All such things will be settled at the court of Heaven, if conscience is lacking here. We reached here in Nov. fever. In Jan. in some mysterious way, I had scarlet None of the family had it. having lost my hair & skin. After that became very sensitive to cold, The last weeks have had continued colds, in head, �Missionary Letters throat & lungs. April 10, 1881 Page 2 Better now. ...I have much more to say, but eyes say stop. Aloha— Aloha nui to my old shipmate & his wife. Lemaikaikawahine. �April 22, 1881(?) Missionary Letters S.F. April 22d 733 Brush St. Dear Friend... I seem to see you in your cozy home as you were the only time I ever saw you there. Cool & rainy, the beautiful nasturtions(?) climbing over the wall, where I gathered seeds to put into a bottle, & cover them with vinegar when we reached home. I was weary & care worn, having had changes, exposures, &c. & the cool air & horseback rides in Hawaii relieved me much. Others have since been care worn & weaiy & had tired heads & not been called crazy either. It was kind in you to take us in, & give us rest, as we were on a pilgrim journey. I can never forget riding on an old shaky horse, up the long road to your place, wrapped in my husbands old cloak, which he brought from states, & I used it for a bed sometimes on our way to the cannibal land, was useful while there, & on the way back, & often used as a wrap or bed cover at Haiku, during the rainy chilly winter we were there, in a leaky grass house, & had much sickness in our little family. Wrapped in the old cloak on our way to you /illegible/ the "sleet" beat on my face, & my mouth was kept open mostly to inhale the cool air, for I had so longed for cold. husband inquired the distance to your place. Met an old native, & my He told just how far it was by walking, but riding on horseback he did not know how far it was, not mapopo. The simple natives as they were in days gone by; how I would love to be among them as they were then. Gould time turn backward in its flight, I would gladly go ahead again among heathen & would hope to perform my part better, but per­ haps should not. While laboring with them at Honolulu, & both sexes came to my bible readings, of their own accord & religious interest more used as I visited them from house to house, & had religious gatherings with them, my own soul was blessed, as well as theirs. Those days I love to remember, & love to hope that many, in those days, came into GhrM^'s fold. Kauikeaouli & Queen Kalama seemed like earnest seekers after truth, & were frequently �April 22, 1881 Missionary Letters present at such meetings. Page 2 It was pleasant to see & talk with them in their own cottages about the interests of their souls, which they seemed to enjoy. When censured by hard words, which hurt more than stones, I wondered, why such efforts should be abundantly blessed of God, if it were wrong for a woman thus to work. On searching the scriptures in particular regard to that subject, all was made plain to me. Christ told Mary to "go to tell" &c. She told of a risen saviour, & so may others of her sex. Miss Willard, three times, the famous Well, I have heard gospel temperance lecturer. The first time she sat surrounded by clergy, the eve of her reception here, who made introductory remarks. Her time came to speak. It was a flow of simple Christian eloquence, full of pathos, & it would seem, irresistable truth's. grand. It was The various "Band's of Hope", children who are being taught Temperance principles, were represented by two from each "Band", a girl & a boy, who each in order presented her with a boquet(!) of flowers. A wire frame stood near by & some one received them & placed them on a the (!) frame, & when the last flowers were given, there was a beautiful pyramid of flowers standing by her. Harry Baldwin, son of Henry Baldwin of Maui, was one of the boys who presented the flowers. He boards with my Ellen & attends school. Ellen is at the head of a Band of Hope, of some ?0 boys & girls, who pledge themselves to abstain from liquors, tobacco, profanity & vulgarity. his pledge. They meet once a fortnight. Each wears a badge, a sign of There is also a large S. School, in which Ellen is very active, called a mission school. are being formed all over the State. from such efforts among the young. the same purpose. I write. Dear me! The "Bands of Hope" It is hoped that great good may result Kindergarten schools are increasing for there are three persons talking in my room while Well, how do conservative people compromise with St. Paul, in reference to women's speaking in presence of men? The time has come for women to prophecy f it was ever right to have silenced them!... �April 22, 1881 Missionary Letters Jennie is indeed on Maui. After groping her way so long on the shores of the better land, she seems like one ressurected. she hopes to be able to teach in a family. is nearer to you than to me. lessons &c. his studies. Her health is improved & You may not see her, though she Amelia is well, & ever busy. We hear from Clara in Germany. Gives some music Her boy is getting on well in Hope they will return ere long. ...A recent letter from good Mrs. Hitchcock. comfortable. Page 3 Mrs. Coan desolate. She is feeble. The Lymans Natives get a monument for Mr. Goan. There was a time, when it was not considered well, for n^ives to obtain a monument, for a Kumu, as it would confer too much honor on one man. The weather is fine. S. School. My health is good. I enjoy my class in the Chinese Aloha nui to your household, in which Amelia would join, but she is out. Yours as ever Lemaikaika. �Missionary Letters Jan. 31) 1882 8. Francisco /Jan_^/ 31) 1882 1340 Howard St. M r . & M r s . Lyons, Dear Friends, I write a joint letter because Scripture makes you both one. Your very acceptable letters came in due time for which I thank you ever so much. They are now on a visit in the country to Jennie, where she stops for a time with a cousin of mine, Mrs. Cutler, a Homeopathic M.D. It is somewhat higher & dryer in Hollister than here, & Jennie is somewhat relieved of asthma while there. Jennie has long been a patient sufferer, ready to go to the better land, when the voice of Providence shall call her. east, last June. ter. Amelia came to me from the She has developed into a noble self reliant Christian charac Since last Sept. we have, Mela & I, been boarding with Rev. Ely Beckwith He works hard to build up a church here. Carrie is not strong. Just now she is at Santa Barbara, in a visit to their son Frank, who is there as Pastor of a church. He has an excellent wife, a niece of Mr. Warren Goodale. & preacher we hear he is much liked. As Pastor The only daughter Amelia /Clarissa's great-granddaughter/ has been in Mills seminary, but is now at home. Ellen is busy in training her three bright healthy children, & has also a son of Mr. Dickey of Maui, in her family who is doing well in school with her two eldest children. Her youngest my namesake is bright & rosy, full of fun & mischief, as children of three years are apt to be. informed of his success in a good work. Of my son Sami, you are William Nevins is nearer to you than to me, not nearer to your hearts than to mine, I wish you would join with me in the prolonged prayers, for his conversion which commenced with his life. I trust that my other six children are members of Christ's fold. far away, but is I trust a child of God. with their father. Clara is Three sons safe in the home above, I have have (!) been greatly comforted since I came here, �Jan. 31, 1882 Missionary Letters in hearing of the patience & faith of Baxter, who died here. this month since I was afflicted with scarlet fever. years to have such fever. Page 2 It is a year Strange for one of my It made me very sensitive to colds, which I had last winter, & also this winter so far. My lungs once so strong have become sensitive. February 1st loss." "How swiftly time flies! We take no note of time but from its Golden weddings come, & are gone. company can celebrate such a day on earth. Only two prs. of the old Averick The hulk of the old ship lay close by Christmas Island (I think it is) in the autumn of 1849, a wreck on the shore of time, telling of what had been & had perished. swiftly. time. Thoughts flew I lived over the Averick's terrible voyage in a short space of Thoughts of the pleasant & painful rushed on, in quick succession, just as now when the mind is given to it. r o ll i ng in the cold dark waters. Yes the old, decaying hulk lay So our hulk's the remnants of that company, are floating in the great cold sea of time, soon to be engulphed(!) in the great unknown future. fore us. Yes, what we cannot now see, will soon be opened be­ I love to think, that when the "gates Ajar" shall be thrown open for our entrance, loved ones, who have gone before, robed in spiritual bodies (for "there is a natural body & there is a spiritual body.") will greet & welcome us to the "house not made with hands." Well, wrap close around the pail house of the soul that old cloak which you name as being so comfortable. I only regret that I had not a more saintly mantle to fall upon you. me stands the "cannibal chair". Near by It was tied up back of the after cabin— exposed to the blows & tempests of sailors profanity & wrath besides the shaking of weather tempests. It has been with me in all my wanderings, has rocked each of my 10 children & comforted & soothed each member of our family, in sickness & in health. Cannibals have sat in it, coveted & almost claimed it— hence the �Missionary Letters name. Jan. 31, 1882 Page 3 Like its owner, has been afflicted with broken limbs & sprained joints. Its youth has been defaced, & its age is passing away. A surgical carpenter has many times restored strength & health to its weakened limbs, & here it stands, apparently in its youthful vigor, robed in a new suit of grained oak, such as it tore when.it came into my possession in N. Bedford, 1831. It is not a graven image, but how could my heart be comforted without it? If wings were in vogue, I could ask you to try it. It sends aloha to your rccker, of Averick reknown, for each lady had a rocker... �Missionary To Mrs. Castle Mother Dear Letters gone "Fond Mem'ry brings the your the good Hattie scenes has 5 carriage wheel. fruits be caring for y o u r strength 18 82 May 22d/82. Page 1 the left of other been in his endure such around me." Thanks Since th at time laid upon you in the form of a You must husband d a ys to w r i t e . But y o u r es ult . to by, inclined you rod of af fliction fall 22, C a st l e F r i e n d of d ay s that May are b e t t e r n o w , and may have § careworn been weary protracted a c ra sh . illness, Hope you righteous § not in much are q u i t e re­ covered. I s a w Dr. next steamer. fession. Webb. He h o p e s A nice lady man, 5 o f his m e d i c a l 5c. We 5 hi s the had w i fe . He m a d e do. Hope you need good people 5 your Please t e ll Mrs. Willie Castle We out, 5 we had your Mela remain skill. He temperance speaks be Parker 5 other l ef t c ar d s. Ceoige's going Beckwith, invite could not f i n d t he to return which Why to did them, Dr. called f o r Mrs. g l a d to 5 number. see as a house him cal l, us doubt for y o u Webb leave? I s a w Mr s. James, here, 5 by all. Some no but sh e Edward Hitchcock. they w ere their dine w i t h the pro­ at h e r he w i l l of them. card when t h e m to card Was 5c. friends We his of h i m me on much pleased with cordial n o t b a d ones. return. well go I a d v i s e d h i m to u n i t w i t h cause friends will 5 wife to m e e t I was 5c. E e ls and pra ct ic e desired interview. inquiries Dr. there t he r e , on h e r so n 5 I were the to fr i en d of mi n e a pleasant g o o d people, was A Homeopathic da ys 5 one request When ready after they day, o f Mr. to go, we le ft, it �Missionary turned up. We admiration to se e uncle May Letters all w e r e of us all. t h e m again. o f Mrs. words, f o r ou r bigotry of h im, but own ro om, James sex, Please tell them , C as t l e , for h i s n o b l e w h i c h has "Spect" shall do so Gov. soon meet how we 2 the failed of Ma s s a c h u s e t t s , 5 kind o p p r e s s e d by never meet I would Page had won A l oh a , speeches long b e en I shall it. Long 1882 George with admire some men. but we for Mrs. I quite gladly in t he b e t t e r , him to see y o u brighter Christian the cruel thank in y o u r land. to all, from following Please s or r y , other women will A l o h a nui [The very 22, read Lemaikaikawahena l in e s life of are w r i t t e n Christ by [wahine]. in t h e m a r g i n s : ] Geikie it y o u c an get it. It is grand. Life of Christ by [The o r i g i n a l Geikie of t hi s I will tell l e t t e r m a y be Mr. found Thrumb of t h e B o o k. in Castle Collection.] t he �June 1, 1882(?) Missionary Letters S . Francisco June 1st 1882 1733 Broadway Dear Friend in days gone by, in a land of "everlasting spring"... Well, the two winters here, I have been greatly affected with a succession of colds, having been made sensitive in the beginning by a course of scarlet fever, the effects of which was lengthened like a comet. that is pau, lungs & throat well; & general health excelJsnt. climate in this way. Mela & I were with the Beckwith's 7 months. then purchased a lot & has a new hoise nearly completed. a church, among a scattered people. He is a worker. I are boarding not far from Ellen ma. Am not He He is building up Carrie continues feeble. Their son Frank is a prosperous pastor at Santa Barbara. My baby /Amelia/ & Ellen has three bright healthy child­ The eldest fourteen years, & stands high in his school, both in deport­ ment & scholarship. Jennie's home is with Ellen. Many times during the last several years, she has seemed to be near the better land. from the change. She does not shrink Recently I have some hope that she may yet be restored to some degree of health. The same power that has so far restored my sight & health, can also restore her. Will you & yours ask with me, that she may recover, if it is for the best good? She remembers you all with interest, & would send aloha if she knew of my writing. noble Christian character. aloha. Yes, I like the It is very beneficial to me, but not agreeable. fond of city life. ren. Now all Amelia has developed into a Has gone out to give Music Lessons, or would send William Nevins you perhaps know more of, than I do, as he is in your King's court. Will you ask with me, that his heart may be entirely renewed It will be, if a mother's prayers, can prevail. The answer is so long delayed, Sami, in a letter of this m o m , reports a busy time, at the close of the term. He expects to go out among Indeans(!), to the yellow stone county, &c. �Missionary Letters June 1, 1882 Page 2 /The following lines were written in the margins ji/" My cannibal chair sends greetings to its shipmate if that chair is in existence. Glad if yours gives satisfaction. The Rocking chair, which came with me in the old Averick, I sit on as I write. It is in good condition & clad in an oak colored robe, just like the one it wore at its birth in 1831. �') 331 South 3rd St., San J o s e , C a l . , H ay 6, 1889 Dear friends: Mrs. Nalulu, - ' Kamehane, = Hr s. Emele Kaahuva. Your k i n d letters of Aloha, made mo feel very olaola, and I desire to send aloha nai in retarn, an d to all who rememoer me kindly. to you all, The time seems short since;I'left y o u nine' end a half years' ago. I have seldom spoken or he ard your language since 1 left the Islands and my limited knowledge ef it diminishes, yo u in E n g li sh which I presume Miss Mary Parker, so I --write or her brother, you r true and faithful Shepherd, will translate fo3? yon, _ Y o u r letters bring vividly before me, as photographed, in .memory the -whole landscape, from Diamond Head, to the past point of Waianaio Ko antains, including the broad blue Pacific waters, tub of Uaikiki. The lights and-shadows, water-falls, and o v e r h a n g ­ ing clouds of Llanoa Valley, patches, and the g r e a t 'o c e a n ,b a t h , dark foliage, its stream of water, bright groan Kalo ohia, guava trees and various shrubs, together wit h the Kakai trees, make it s. beautiful picture in "the mi nd s eye. M e mor y brings oack to me the death of K ah nma na w ho plumed her angel wings from a grass house haughty, in that charming spot^ F r o m a. overbearing chiefoss she became a meek and lowly woman,, beloved by her people, as testified by tho wai lin g echoes from surrounding hills, which continued for many days and nights. ., While �-2- on her dying couch the N o w Testament, wa s presented to her, in her hands, just completed in her language, by Rev. II. Bingham, h er pastor. impressed a kiss upon it, and pr on ounced it maikai (good). pressed it to her breast, Her death, seems to,me, glow of sacred thoughts over that lovely spot. old church there, VJhe. took it to cast a I' remember well, the just over the hill from Punahou, when ou.r g o o d old horse, Boki, used to stand and sleep, while I had a Bible r e a di ng in the church. Tho people were tardy, bell, with its broken rope, kalo, luaa, guavas, ohias, them. Sometimes they w o u l d bring or a squash and put into the carriage. OJ h o w I would like to have here, to call end sometimes I had to ring the * such n o w — But good things are abundant only different from those. I remember E hu with his short bristly white hair, end the blooming oleander bush by his house, also Kila who prayed so fervently and always was ready to speak for the pono (right). All seems vivid oefore me, es both senes sat on w o o d e n benches, and snoring dogs w o u l d sleep under them which 'was often annoying. The s-ng.lngwas not much cultivated but all seemed to enjoy their own discordant come rushing oefore me. sounds. Memories of that lovely Falloy The mist of the varied Past, promises falling on that mist, a n d God's sure I have His rainbow of Hope, those Kanakas that listened a nd loved the Ho l y Bible, be gathered about tho Groan '.Vhite Throne that all shall one day to praise Him forever. Similar gatherings come before mo at Makiki, Hoiliili, Waikiki, Pol d o , Nuanuu, *more often at Kawaiakao. Lalihe, and Panoa, Kakaako and the rest, a n d I remember good devout A h i m a k a n i , who died "in the faith, a n d oven sc many others kakai, Kahinn, Itekela, Yihose �) -3- spiritual oy-ac were not dim, and many cthorn who so names are nalo-.vcli (not f o r g o t t e n ) , but not he use to house, will and were a comfort go to K a w a i a h a o . was a large their good works. Some went with me fro m and help in such work. Non,* no The first church I entered at the Islands thatched house, w h i c h seated on the ground 3,000 poople. Rev. 11. Binghar- preached from a high pulpit. The chiefs sat on chairs and w ooden sofas with a fl oo r i n g of boards. .^11 s m g the tune of Greenville, a tune I m uch loved. Some of tho congregation uttered come queer croaking sounds in their ef 'orts to sing. Sometime;? a little Koko w o u l d thrust cut h i s heal f r o m under the K a p a robe of his owner a n d yelp if inclined. natives would yawn so as to bo hoard all over tho house. strange new scene w a s born in to me. It w a s a Hrs. Beckwith, who now lives in your m i d a t , the chamber over tho Chamberlain kitchen and was baptised by B inama in his church. ) ' We wont to Molokai and spent Mrs. Hitchcock helping in school, mu c h interested in the people. worker, .Soma - several months with Ur. and etc., what w o could, and became Rev. Hikikoki wa s a faithful, earnest and when after many years, he was called from earth, he dropped his armor and went to rest in the silent land.. still lives an invalid, missionaries. -was born them, tho people of Molokai and others. to a land of cannibals w i t h four other All are dead but Mrs. P a r k e r and myself. and when we left them, "us and we will make him king. and he belongs to us." Mrs. H ikikoki after spending the energies of her life to help civilize and christianize Then we went '. A baby boy they said "leave your baby wi t h He was born here,- we call h i m Hape Vfith a fluttering heart I said., he cannot eat �your food, he needs a mother's care. for him, if he (good) Better let me keep and care end if he lives to be a m a n he can come end be your Kurnu inclines to do so. They jumped up and down, and clapped their hands. screamed M o t a k i He died at L a h a i n a of croup w h e n * thirteen m o n ths old, so sleeps by the grave of Hoapili* Ha in Lahaina. When^?/e ware sent to Hai Ku., w h e r e we remained a year, a n d suffered much from sickness, having a leaky grass house and m u c h rain. I remember Gideona Ha, Danieala Wahina M a and others who came to car schools a n d meetings. sent to M a n y of these n o w sleep. W a i l u k u and remained several years. the people, built a stone church, he often went to preach. a poor scrawny horse. While Then wo wore there Mr. A rmstrong with, also one of stone at Haiku wher e The mode for travel^was in an ox cert c.r on Places that were**then dry and like decorts n o w "bud a n d blossom as the rose." We often met fuaiki or B l i n d B artimeus a n d heard h im tell of his love f o r Christ. schools prospered. Churches a n d A boarding school for girls was started there a n d some of the girls are now scattered in different Islands, resp ect ed M o t h e r s of families. sleep in death. Rev. Mr. Green M a and Hiss Ogden, teachers, all His s M a y green now travels about the Islands and teaches temperance and righteousness to all and is not hi nde re d by any stumbling blocks. M ay God prosper her work. ' Kamuela Limai K a i k a w a s born there and I -thank God that he is prospe re d in doing a glorious w o r k in helping to elevate fallen humanity. Many trees of m y own planting were there and some of themI th ink still grow. Alo ha to them! W h e n Mr. A r mst ro ng w a s ca lled to Z a w aia ha o to take the place of Rev. B i n a m u w h o went to Amer ica because of the illness of Mrs. Bingham who h a d failed under a pressure of cores and labours of years. �! .. 1 -5- The walls of the Stone Church were nosrly up. care end labor and limited, funds, With great it was completed so as to be used, and the old grass hoo.se was demolished. After some years the adobe w a l l s around the grounds wore crumbling and it was a picture of desolation and dreariness. poalima (Friday meeting) Mrs. Bingham on leaving placed her weekly in my care. I said, when you. return i hope you will find them in as good condition as you leave them. She replied with kind and loving words, I hope I shall. 'Thus I began and tried with God's help to go on with my part of the-church work. The native women helped what they could. ' - The spirit of New England revived within me, and I felt that it was not well to neglect the surroundings of the Temple of God, and the grounds, where the once living temples of friends were folded away to rest in earth's bosom. So when Limaikaika left the church to take care of educational interests on the group of our Islands, the thought occurred to me that without interfering with any other ones work, I could somehow improve the place. But how, could it be done without funds? My heart said, if we try to do God's v^ork He will help us. For more than two years, the poalima women ha d asked God to pour out His spirit on the church. At length it came, and there wa s a time of deep religious influence and hearts were softened. think, rememoer it and perhpas some others. Nalulu will, I Kamehameha III with his Queen Johnli, and Sarai, the Governor and.others, came to tho meeting ^mingled with plebians to hear the "Old, Old Story" of Jesus and Eis Love." I love to think of the pleasant religious conversations I had with Kauikeaoli when ho seemed almost persuaded to be a Christian. �-4' . Surrounding influences and pressing temptations overpowered'his J-' , ..T&' .. ^ ^^ ^ seeming good intentions. . f. .: *.! .ove, mercy an d justice"'' . God is a God of 1< and we leave the tempted a n d the tempters to ;o His mercy. '*'We,.-cannot ____ ___ V L - i* __________! but think that evil influences brought to bear on him "by 'persona 'wjhioK * . * - . .'f; ^ ! came from civilized Christian countries were more responsible%than'%<;/-;tf; ..,,.1 . '^^''' - .-. '4 he who had just emerged from habits of ancient ancestors who hadinot ' been taught that there was a God. Tho light of Christianity was there .... ' r' * ^ *'. then in times of Kamehameha III but has increased and w:...... with knowledge ,. ^ . . -J. ' .= ..r ,,. increased responsibility. I remember with pleasure the weekly p r a y e r ^ meeting, with the chief women, held alternately at their'homes and ^ mine. Some influences hindered religious progress,- some y,severe- . { rigid opinions were freely expressed against earnest Religions utterances made by women. But things are changed nqw^ speak and work freely for their Master. of the Bible is changed, whioh is it? walls were Hoth sexes-''' Either opinions are 'changed ' ^ I have said that the '".adobe **'"^^'1 ^ *. . r falling around the Kawaiahao church, and swine h a d f r 9 e' f access there. ii - ''! ''.*.*./! My thoughts were on a new fence which properly was for m e n to do, but nothing was done. to do it? Where were the funds wi t h which . /v , . One day Kakai came to our home with her crown of white, h a i r . bringing with her one or two other women, and said, "You have''woi3ced^ . ^ for and with us, and we desire to give you a present, and we have ^ ^ ' ^ .' .'f''' '-S'-* ''* come for-others as well as for ourselves, to invite you to a lu.au." The reply was maikai, I will go. ^f.. So beyond the castle house, ther§ ' ' '. . ., ^ ,' was a lanai covered with rushes; and^ rushes were spread on the grounds; * ^ On the latter the food was placed Kalo, puaa, fish, sweet potatoes, luau were cooked in an imu and were delicious. ? - ' Cocoanut milk, melons , * �.... ' ' * . . -7i- and such like were enjoyed by all. Then the guests laid some pieces of Ka l a (money) on a small table. Speeches by John Ii., * the Governor and others, follov^ed by both sexes,- sixty dollars was contributed w h i c h the^ said was a gift for me. most I was surprised at their generostiy, and thanked them sincerely, and said that I did not need the gift bat.that 1 had "he wahi manao" (i, e^ a thought). My thought w a s to keep the $60 as a nucleus for a fund to build a new fence around the ohuroh premises. The thought was a success. Rev. Kalaka (Mr. Clarke) had gone to ' America for his wife, who had gone thor some months before. Hr. * Clarke has asked Mr. Armstrong to preach for him in his absence. A. consented but was much pressed with other duties. Hr. Hr. and Mrs. t Clarke requested me to work among the women until their return, and Hr. Armstrong said to me, "Do all you c-sn for the church, for I am pressed with educational matters." * ' The spirit was quickened by frequent talks with women and men, some of the women were so much in earnest that they proposed 7 to go out and help gather stones; afterwards a stone fence rather than one of wood was decided upon. The men said aole we will bring the stone in ox carts and build the fence. work went on. Funds were increased and the I proposed to the women to consider what could be done to improve the grounds when the fence should be completed. Kiavi trees were few in number there. There was one large tree near the catholic church and a few others. I went in seed time and ** solicited seed and gave them out to the women on poalima day to ' ' plant and care for at their homes until they should be needed in the church yard. The Kiavi grew slowly at first, but being well adapted �to a poor, barren, dry, or, even rooky soil, but in the course of time its pretty green foliage was seen not only in the church grounds bat in the vicinity around. Where the grounds were enolosed they needed leveling, eto., old sunken graves, holes where adobies had. been made. The fence had been made, innumerable 3eeds of ugly wee d in the ground and no water bat from a shallow well of brackish water. Much rubbish was to be cleared away. A few men volunteered to work,- bat more women. i Holes were dag in the hard ground for the small trees to be transplanted. pay for work. It was a slow, tedious work; men mostly required 25 cents being the price for a days' work. ' Thirty or more boxas were kept in my back yard, with a tree started in each. When they were large enough, with oar employed Chinaman, I would go with a hand cart full of boxes and'transplant , the trees. This was oft repeated. - The women were vexed with pigs, chickens, etc., having no good enclosures around their houses and the sprouted seeds were often destroyed. But some remained to grow as shade for them, and some for the church yard. A few women volunteered to water the little trees in summer, and the winter rains gave them rapid growth. The Kiavi was well adapted to the place. After - savaral-yeara's, a "bright green foliage appeared above the .wall and began to decorate and shade the grounds. Some who had not aided in any way retarded the growth of the trees by tying horses to them. ' M a n y , indeed, were the obstacles to 'be surmounted, bat in apite of all they grew, and some were nearly as tall as the house and cast a soft shadow over the windoivs. Faith and works were combined and God �cansod the work, which by some had boon ignored, to p r o s p e r , e n d yo u who n o w live there enjoy the fruit 3. A gentleman, wi t h hie wife froa San Jose, told na on their retorn from Honolola, how they a n Joyed a Sabbath School picnic among those trees. ' New, if wings wore in venae I would fly like a dove to a r palimn meeting in a basement room of the Stone Chnrch and on joy a halawai (meeting) with you all, and walks nndor tho trees. Tho walls wore rebuilt and made higher* and wore plastered w i t h Ltmalllo funds. JJany troos wore -destroyed before I left and tho sad story yon all know. . - I well remember the last time I was in old Stone Church, I was nawaliwali (weak) and did not say goodbye to y o u separately^ bat to all as one, so whon tho choir tang "Hy Country ^$i& <?f Thao" I loft tho hoa.3o with dim ayes, glanced at the city of tho doad, for which I had cared— for soma 18 years, and loft never again to climb the stone steps or behold those placos again. I n imagination I* can soe yon all seated in the char oh, to ho a? the rustling sounds made by the wind, and to hoar tho voico of your loving and faithful pastor offering and urging all to drink of the frea wators of llfo. yon all to hoed his o a m o s t calls. I bog In a flash of time, m y thoaghta go back to the days whon the lower part o f the church was filled or*, paalima days, and KaniKoouli wo old rise and say to them,-* h o o d tho voico of your Kamos (toachers) and love and obey God„ and not look to me for an example. All is changed now. Yoa and I are changed# May 15th, I shall be 04 years* of age* tho silent land. I must soon go to It soomod to me this last winter when qaito ill with a cold, that I was almost thore. not live alway, I ask not to stay." God's -will was mine- "I scald N o w am qaito well# I intended �to tell you briefly of my journey East of several thousand miles which was not wearisome. It was maikai loa- to meet former pupils, school mates and many kind friends. In passing over the country, '.' . < * J. ' ' my heart vjas filled with wonder and awe at the manifold wprks of &od. * ' '* 'J-V/ *. We live now in a charming valley whore the beauties-of nature cannot ' be told. ^ . "I , " ' '- n. Amelia and I teach in the S. S. for the Chinese when wo/s . can, and do - what we can for them. * . .' ', My sight is dim.so n^^eyes^are'^.r ' - ' . ..^ ' r - * ' ' not used in the evening except for knitting.. I knit,- tlien.^pnd^at odd <' * '* . .- times, warm under garments for a charity school for Indian girls in ' r Indian Territory. , . ,* A . --*,: ^ ' -h .; ^ .'J* . - Please aocept my Aloha nui to each of you and 'to ^any^wno:. ^ ^44 ' kindly enquire for me. y ^ . ' -f. ' ^ t' **v'* ' .^4 ' j ^ **^ ^ ^ -7/. -1. - *. Please shake the leafy hands of trees3 for me ana say Aloha to them for me, for* I think of them as silent friends. ' * A .'' _ Aloha nui from ______ . ... . ^4- IT^y letter is "awful long".) You must learn all you can now while youJiaverMri^B&ekwith "+' with you. 0 how I do regret his leavingi ' .' ^ t I feel as if I w o u l d be *. willing to make any sacrifice to have him stay. -* Extract from one of "Mother" Alexander's letters. .. .. - The Alexander's, Emersons and Armstrongs, left. Boston-." * . . "... October 25, 1831 - on the "Averick" . <i*. - .t ^^ 3 Written by my grandmotipr-Clarissa Chapman Armstrong from San Jose, California a short time before her death. ' * '*"* *-'- '*^ Carrio A. Beckmith Hair . i- � 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 Armstrong Family Journals Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Armstrong, Clarissa - Journal - 1831-1838 Description An account of the resource Typescript, 2 volumes Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource If you would like permission to publish or reproduce this material, please send your requests to archives@missionhouses.org Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library at the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library at the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/1cf84d3fd6702cfe9f3137694853c48e.pdf 74b1b3e8d6cd9d6d73d3a85fdb82ad53 PDF Text Text JOURNAL of RICHARD ARMSTRONG, l805-l860 OF THE VOYAGE OF A GROUP OF MISSIONARIES TO HAWAII AROUND CAPE HORN IN THE WINTER OF 1831-32, The original is written in a small notebook, or album, which had been presented to Richard Armstrong "as a small token of remembrance and friendship”by JOHN R. AGNEW. As a fellow student at Princeton Theological Seminary, John Agnew’ s inscription in the album indicates the dedication to high purpose in the missionary movement of the time, and reads as follows: "Princeton, Oct.31:1831 "Finally, brother, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. 2 Cor.13:11 "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for every one that asketh, receiveth; and they that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish will be give him a serpent? If £e then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your childrenT~~how much more shall your Father which is in heaven, give good things to them that ask him. Mat.7:7-11 God is not a man that he should lie. Num.23:19* God is your Father. John 20:17. Christ is your brother Mat.12:50. He has said, If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. John l1*:!1*. I ask you to pray for me, you promise, I have not the least hesitancy in believing you. I put entire confidence in you, & shall we who are not brothers, who have not the same Father put more confidence in each other's word, than in the written promise of God our Father, and Christ our brother? "Finally, brother, pray for me" Thes.3sll Thes.!?:25. John R. Agnew MsT Artt McConnellstown, Bedford Co., Pa." �RICHARD ARMSTRONG Born McEwensville April 13, 1805 Prepared for col. under David Kirkpatrick Milton Academy. Left April 25, 1826. Graduated at Dickinson Col. September 27, 1827. Entered Princeton Seminary November 6 , 1828. Graduated Sept. 6 , 1831. Licensed by Presbytery of Baltimore, Baltimore City, April 28, 1831. Ordained by Pres. Baltimore, Oct. 27, 1831 in ch. of Rev.Dr.Nevins. Married Clarissa Chapman Sept. 25, 1831 at Bridgeport, Conn. Arrived in Honolulu May 17, 1832. Remained a year in Honolulu and on Molokai, learning language & teaching. Sailed to Marquesas July 2d, 1833* Returned, arriving in Honolulu May 12, 183*+. Stationed at Haiku one year in 1835* Removed to Wailuku where he labored 5 years. ojf In July, I 84O was called to Kawaialm Church where he remained until November l8*f7 when he enterea on duties of Min.- Pwb Pet. temporarily - afterwards fully appointed & remained in Govt, service until his death Sept. 23, i860. Notes The above chronology is from notes, presumably in the handwriting of Clarissa, his wife, in the fly leaf of a small diary kept by Richard Armstrong, begun February k. 1831, but with only sporadic entries, ending November 18 1838 . �JOURNAL KEPT ON MI VOYAGE TO THE SANDWICH ISLANDS Dec. 7th, 1831 At sea on board the Averick, in lat. 30°-l8' N. long.5l°-l8l in the Atlantic. We have been at sea now 11 days during all of wh. time the sea has been more or less rough and the weather sometimes exceedingly stormy— The rocking of the vessel has been so incessant day and night as to produce the most distressing sea-sickness in our company. But few of us, I believe had an adequate idea before of the distress occasioned by this kind of sickness. For one I had not although I had been sea sick once or twice before. My strength was at once prostrated, and the use of almost every faculty both of body and mind were for a time suspended, while I lay in­ sensible to a great degree in my birth for several days. For want of necessary precaution in fixing the goods in my stateroom, owing to my ignorance of a life at sea, many things were broken and others considerably injured. All of this might have been avoided by a little previous care, and I would advise every one going to sea as a passenger to have all his trunks, Boxes, etc. fastened by cleets, ropes or something else, so that they cannot move from their places. On Sat. night the 26th of Nov. the same day on which we embarked the storm commenced and continued to increase in violence until Sunday night when it reached its highest point. The winds and waves were let loose upon us in all their fury, and continued to rage for two or three days. The waves rolled in torrents over our deck, and down our hatches, companionways etc. until some of our staterooms were flooded with water and some of our goods completely wet. During the storm, the vessel "Shipped the sea”three times; the officers were rather fearful that she would not rise, or that her foremast wh. was defective, would give way. The goods of most of my brethren were even more injured than mine. One of the most unpleasant annoyances during our sickness was the smell of bilge water. This is, of all things most intolerable to a sea sick stomach. It is water wh. collects in the bottom of the ship and the closer the ship the greater the difficulty is there in the way of this water making its escape. Another unpleasant circumstance attending our situation was the want of room, as well as of a circulation of fresh air. The Steerage or half-deck also in which my stateroom stands, presented a perfect chaos; being literally filled with bags, barrels, boxes, ropes, sails, canvass, etc., thrown together in the most perfect confusion; so that when I wd attempt to leave my room, in the first place I must have a struggle to get my door open, and then although scarcely strength enough to drag one foot after another, I had to climb over or rather crawl over said chaos, which scarcely left room for me to pass between it and the deck: and when my dear C— (his wife, Clarissa, just married in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It was their honeymoon), who suffered! much more from sea-sickness than myself, and needed even to be lifted in and out of bed, would attempt to get on deck to enjoy the fresh air, she was obliged to pass along the same way. The effort �- 2 frequently exhausted her strength, and aggravated her sickness. For several days we were both sick together, and whilst wd hold the head of my C. with one hand and a tin vessel with another, I would be obliged to empty the contents of my own stomach at the same time intG the same vessel. I feel in reflection upon the scenes of last few days, that I have great cause for humility. Even in these first and light trials, I have not manifested that meek and sub­ missive temper which I ought to have done. These are only the be­ ginnings of my sorrow, and if in these I faint and murmur how shall I withstand the trials that may hereafter press thick and hard upon me? But why are thou cast down, my soul? Hope thou in God, for in him is everlasting strength. The reason why earthly trials affect us so much, is because we are so earthly-minded; Our minds are so feebly fixed on God and heaven— Then ’ ’ Rise my soul and stretch thy wings Thy better portion trace Rise from transitory things To heaven thy native place.” But the storm seems to have subsided and to-day has been to me as the coming of Spring after a long and dreary winter. Sea­ sickness has vanished like a vapour before it— All our sick folks have been able to get on deck and enjoy the fresh (air), which is truly reviving after the unpleasant stench and close confinement of our state-rooms— While sick I had no appetite but it has returned with double keenness, and if I can get to the table and hold on with one hand, and manage the knife with the other, I can relish even a piece of dry sea-cracker, as hard as limestone very well— Much of our table furniture had been broken and we are obliged sometimes to eat without knives or forks, sometimes two off one plate, and sometimes with no plate at all— Our table being small our company is divided into two parts, each sitting down first for a week alternately. The Capt. always with the first table— His officers eat by themselves in the steerage. It is becoming here to record the kindness of Capt. Swain during our sickness. He spared no pains or stores to render us comfortable . This was unexpected by me and therefore an agreeable disappointment-- Building my expectations on the treatment some other missionaries received on their way to the Pacific, I had anticipated but little kindness on the part of the Capt. and his officers, but God has done more for me than I expected he would do which is a reproof to my unbelief. Many of the sweetmeats kindly furnished us by our friends in Germantown, Pa. were of great service to us. Something sour, such as prunes, tamarines, cranberries, or such articles as the essence of chickerberries, tanzy, peppermint are peculiarly reviving to a sea-sick stomach-- As to diet the best I could find was corn-meal gruel, arrowroot with a little wine in it, or hasty-pudding, �- 3 commonly called mush. But nothing was more reviving than a bottle of current-wine put up for us by some good friend in Westfield. I regreted exceedingly that we had not more of it; indeed most of what we had was accidently spilled to our great regret— Persons going to sea for the first time, I think had better always have a little wine. Our emotions of gratitude to God for past favours have been deepened by the sight of a wreck of a vessel wh we beheld on the fourth day after our imbarkation. It was a fine brig with the inscription on its stern "Corsair of Charleston1’ . It was filled with water to the brim and seemed to have been loaded with cotton. It doubtless met its misfortune in the recent storm and probably all its crew perished, and perhaps some of them or all of them without hope. What a melancholy endj to be hurried into the depths of the ocean amidst the fury and terror of a storm, there to lie until the sea shall give up its dead— But the Judge of all the earth will do right, although his ways are unsearchable. My Journal has hitherto been sickness, my attention to my wife, place for writing— And now I only important occurrences of my voyage and gratify a few of my friends by neglected, in consequence of my and the want of a convenient expect to record a few of the most to assist my own memory in future, its perusal sometime hereafter. DEC. 8th: My health is still improving: I have an insatiable appetite, but am afraid to gratify it, especially by eating salt meat, of which we are obliged to make so much use on board. But some of the sisters have volunteered their services in preparing pies, puddings, cakes, dumplins and other good things, which remind us of the luxuries of home— Our Steward too has been very good so far in cooking them— Today for the first time I have ventured to ascend aloft as high as the top of the misen-mast. One great difficulty I find will be a want of proper exercise, but climbing the rigging will answer, if I have energy enough to do it. So far the sailors are very obliging to our company but how long this will continue is hard to tell. They are about twenty-nine in number, and generally very dissipated and thoughtless men, some of them deeply and dangerously tainted with universal!sm— that horrible doctrine which gives licentiousness loose rein, and leaves men secure in their sins. I am aware that our responsibility in regard to them is very great. However ignorant and degraded they are, still their souls immortal and invaluable: Still they are on their way to judgement and how they shall fare in that solemn hour may depend much (on) our conduct towards them and our walk before them— All our levity, and conversation whether proper or improper will be observed by them and will more or less affect them. This is a prevailing sin among Christians, and doubtless very much retards �- If - the growth of grace in their hearts and weakens the influence of their example on others. One great inconvenience attending our present situation is the want of oil. Being placed on deck rather insecurely, it was all swept away during the storm, and we have no light except what is made of some dirty butter or some lard put amongst our stores and do not expect to have any oil until the crew can succeed in killing a whale, or the ship puts into some South-American port. Dec. 20th In lat 10.50. Long 31-jjr Although we are within the tr6pics the weather is exceedingly pleasant. We have generally a good breeze on deck But those of our company who are unable to leave their rooms, feel the heat to be quite oppressive— It often rises in our rooms to 80° Farenheight— During last week we had several squalls, and most of us had a return of sea-sickness— We are now wafted by the trade-winds. wh always blow in one and the same directions, and extend as far as 30° N. lat. and 30° S. Why they are called Trade-Winds, I am unable to ascertain probably because they are so advantageous to trading ships— Our Capt. intended to have called at the Cape De Verde Islands off the coast of Africa, in order to replenish our stores with a supply of fruits, but the winds being adverse, and all being desirous of pro­ ceeding on our voyage, it was deemed expedient not to call at the Islands. Most of our company have recovered from sea-sickness, but Mr. Alexander and Mrs. Lyman are both very ill, the former being attacked by an intermittant and the latter by a bilious fever. Their con­ dition is rather sad as their accommodations are poor, and they suffer much from want of room, air, as well as from the intolerable stench of the ship. No one who has never been to sea can have a proper idea of how much sick persons suffer from these causes— But it is a great mercy that we have a physician on board belong­ ing to our own company. I know not what would have been the conse­ quence had we been without him: Several others of our company are yet unwell. My dear C- has suffered excessively from sickness as well as other causes: She is yet quite feeble, especially in the morning, She vomits excessively. But we have all reason to bless God for his mercy constantly shown to us— The enterprise in which we are engaged is and ever has been attended with trials, and those who engage in it should expect to meet with them at every step. Such were the accompaniments of prophetic and apostolic labour in this same enterprise; many of them dwelt in caves, holes and dens of the (?), being persecuted, afflicted, tormented: yea, and such were the trials of Him who is greater than Prophets and Apostles. He suffered from all the calamities, wh are incident to human life, from hunger, thirst, cold, heat, sickness and from death itself— And why should I expect to be freed from these sufferings: It is enough for the servant that he be as his Lord: And besides, these �- 5 light afflictions are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed: They are to work for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory- Why then should I feint or grow weary under them? Let cares like a wild deluge come And storms of sorrow fall. If they but waft me onward and upward to my home and my crown in the skies. We hold worship morning and evening, on deck when practicable; The Capt. always attends when his duties will allow him, but scarcely any of the officers or crew attend. They are all men who seem to care for none of these things; The first mate has shown a marked contempt for the worship of God, although he is very willing to con­ verse on the subject of religion. We have preaching also twice on the Sab. and a Bible class in the afternoon among ourselves for our mutual improvement in a knowledge of the Scriptures, which is a most pleasant and profitable exercise-- A Bible-class has also been formed amongst the sailors which is attended by about two thirds of them. This is now our principle hope of showing them good: the word of God is quick and powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword, and may it prove the power of God and the wisdom of God to the salvation of some of these poor sailors. Although we have been more than four seen a living thing off the ship, save one chickens, and a few flying fish. They are pan fish. I had one of them which flew on for C-’ s breakfast, and she relished it as weeks at sea, I have not or two of Mother Careys small but an excellent deck one night cooked the best of luxuries. I intended to have given much of my time while on my voyage to study and writing, but find it rather difficult so to do- The rocking of the vessel is so incessant, the deck is too much a scene of bustle and interruption for study, and my state room is so small and has so little air circulating through it as to be incon­ venient for study, and the cabin is quite crowded, being a general dining and sitting room. It is difficult also to keep the heart right anywhere but particularly so in such circumstances as those in which I am placed. In order to preserve the graces of the heart in lively and vigorous exercise, the soul must be alone with God where it may in solemn silence turn in upon itself and become acquainted with its own evil propensities, the out and inlets of sin, and place a double guard upon them where it may rise and dwell upon the majesty and glory of the invisible yet omnipotent God, and thus be filled with the full­ ness of his love, and be affected with the glory of his majesty. But this retirement cannot be had on board a vessel where there (are) so many passengers, so much baggage, stores, etc. When I retire to my room- the air is so confined and the stench is so unpleasant as �st» to prostrate my faculties almost at once, and the only method I have been able to adopt has been to ascend the rigging to the (?) of the mast- a semicircle at the top of the mast with rungs across it and fenders around it so that a person may sit or stand upon it safely and somewhat comfortably. But when the vessel rocks much it is but a poor place for meditation. I usually ascend to it just before retiring to bed at night. Dec. 26th Lat. 3°.8* Long. 2V3. For want of a convenient place to write I am obliged to be rather irregular in keeping my journal; so that many of the small incidents noted are not recorded immediately upon their occurence, but the events of several days are often put down at once. For several weeks after we sailed we saw scarcely a living thing, but since we have seen multitudes of flying fish (these are about inches long, and small, like the chubb found in the small streams of Penna, and have wings resembling in some measure those of the bat, but are much more delicate and beautiful. There is no way of catching them, but they often mistake their course in the night and fly on board vessels). Porpoises, sharks, albicores, dolphin, skipjacks, bouvettos(?5 and whales. Some of all of these have been taken by our crew. The flesh of the porpoise was quite palatable to us, especially the liver, wh can scarcely be distinguished from that of a hog. We all eat of it heartily and it didus no harm. But it is not to be compared with the meat of the Albicore or Dolphin; these followed our vessel for a number of days in countless millions: They swam with great swiftness close in along her sides, and so thick that they seemed scarcely to have room to swim, and in the night the ocean seemed to be illuminated by the phosphor­ escence which emanated from them— Our Capt. and brethren caught them in great quantities— indeed, more than all on board could use. We almost lived on them for a while, but some got tired of them. But it remained for Saturday the 2*fth of Dec. to bring with it one of the most interesting scenes I ever beheld either on sea or land. About 9 o'clock in the morning, while we were all lounging about the sides of the ship, and hanging listlessly on our seats passing away a beautiful clear morning, some reading, some talking and others brooding over the blessedness of a sea-sick stomach (for we are not all clear of sea-sickness yet) suddenly a cry was heard and re-echoed fore and aft, a sperm whale.* A sperm whale.1 I looked and looked again but could see none. The Capt. however and crew who are close observers of such things saw the spouting of the whales distinctly. This is the only way by wh whales can be seen at a distance, and the sperm whale is distinguished from all others by its spray being thrown rather out before it than per­ pendicularly. I too could soon see through a large spy-glass, at a distance of perhaps two miles, the spray arising from the spout of the whales, and once in a while the large hump on their backs— Soon the boats were lowered, manned and fit(t)ed out with harpoons, �- 7 lances or spears, ropes, etc. and set off in pursuit of the whales. I ascended the foremast and with a small glass had a full view of the whole scene— I saw the boats row out with six men in each, until nothing could be seen of them but a dark spot floating in the waves. I saw them approach and sink the harpoons into the monster of the deep (this is an instrument about feet long made of the best of iron, and shaped somewhat thus ). A struggle then commenced. The whale after receiving the harpoon often endeavors to make its escape, and swims so fast as almost to snatch the breath from those who are in the boat, for a long rope is fastened to the harpoon, and also to the boat, and after striking with the harpoon it is necessary to come up close along side the monster and sink a lance into it that it may bleed to death— This is an instrument about the same length of the harpoon and formed thus: .— * It is necessary that this be sent into the vital parts of the whale, and then you may at a distance of a mile (see) the blood thrown out his spouts into the air, and then he will soon turn over upon his side and give up. He is then towed alongside the vessel and lashed by ropes until he is cut up for boiling. The crew brought in two which were about 30 feet long and afforded about 33 Bis. of oil; In the course of three hours while the whale­ men were off in the boats, several whales came close along side the vessel all heading their way to the field of conflict. Besides the two that were brought in another was killed but was lost for want of proper care in the whalemen. These were small whales in comparison with many of this species. Some were caught as much as 90 and 100 feet long and afford 100 or 115 Bis. of oil. After the whales were brought in commenced the process of cutting them and extracting (trying) the oil. The cutting is done by a spade resembling a very large pruning hook with a long handle wh enables the one who handles it to stand on the side of the vessel and cut off the blubber or rind of the whale which is the only part except the head wh is taken; to this blubber when partly cut loose a large hook with pully (pully scratched out and tekle written in) is fastened, and by means of a win-less, it is drawn on deck, where it is cut in small pieces and thrown into large iron kettles, and thus the oil extracted. The scraps or pieces from wh the oil is taken serving as the best of fuel to boil the rest. The head is the most valuable part of the whale; out of it a quantity of pure oil can always be bailed without any further trouble. VJhile the work of cutting the whales was going on it was interesting to see the sharks pack around and even spring on top of the whales or throw themselves under the spade of the whaleman— Capt. Swain threw his harpoon into one and drew it on deck. It was about six feet long and had a skin like a rasp. The jaws of this animal are very powerful. The whales were killed on Saturday, but the principle part of the cutting and boiling was done on Sab. This was Christmas day, but our company scarcely appeared on deck at all; we had �- 8 preaching in the cabin conducted by brother Forbes twice— On Christmas day of 1830 I made an address before the society of Princeton in behalf of Missions to the Heathen, now I am on my way to carry them the gospelJ Who can tell what a day or a year may bring forth. Dec. 27th Lat. 3°.M3*. Long. 20° As we approach the Equator the weather grows warmer. We have suffered considerably for a few days from heat, yet while on deck we always have more or less of a breeze. Today we have but little wind: the sails are flapping uselessly about the timbers and the vessel scarcely moves. As the surface of the water is quite smooth the Capt. proposed to those who wished to go out with him in a boat and bathe in the salt water. Some were afraid of the sharks but some ventured, among whom were Brs. Forbes, Emmerson and myself. But we had not all yet gotten into the water about 1/2 mile from the ship, until a shark appeared in the midst of us— I had bathed to my satis­ faction as I was first out of the boat, and just returned to it with Capt. Swain, Bro. Emmerson yet remaining a short distance from the boat, when the shark came swimming leisurely around the end of the boat. The alarm was given and brother Emmerson made his escape. The Capt. sunk a spear into our unwelcome visitor, and dismissed him no more to disturb our amusement. Whether he is living or dead I know not, but I have not seen him since— We returned to the ship feeling that we had made a narrow escape from the jaws of death, and thankful for the deliverance. Dec. 31. Under the Equator Long.23°.3' Another year is just now closing— a profitable time for reflection— Look which way I will, backward, forward or around, the prospect is fraught with interest— In looking over the events of the past year, I see much cause for gratitude, love and humility, as well as for increased confidence in the wisdom and goodness of God. How many and how great mercies have I received at his hand. To attempt an enumeration of them is vain. They are more than I can number,- Health, friends, comforts, food and raiment have all been mine. While others have been sick, I have been well: while others have died, I have lived,and last though not least during the last year (on the 25th of Sep) the Lord bestowed upon me the blessing of a beloved companion, for which I can never be sufficiently thankful; In looking forward my soul is filled with apprehensions: Events new, and probably trying and dangerous await me. Shd my lot be cast in one of the dark places of the earth, wh. is filled with the habita­ tions of cruelty am I prepared for the worst? I feel doubtful about it: my heart is so cold, and my faith so weak, that I cannot but fear— But I will try to east all my cares for the future upon him who careth for me, and who has promised that his grace shall be sufficient for me. The commencement of a new year is a way-mark along the journey of life, and how natural it is for the traveller to pause at such a point and consider his ways— look back and mark the diffi­ culties and dangers of the way in which he has come, the delusive by-paths that have led him astray: and lay also plans and form new resolutions for the rest of his journey. Such is now my case. May the Lord teach me wherein I have erred in the past, and give me �- 9 wisdom and strength to guide and support me for the future- Lord impress upon my heart the value and rapidity of time; the weight of eternal things, and inspire my soul with courage for the per­ formance of every future duty.1 The kindness of our Capt. and officers still continues, and even appears to increase. The Capt. appears indeed to be attached to many of our company; as evidence of this he has made several of them small presents as tokens of his kind regards- To my dear Che gave a beautiful copy of Youngs Night Thoughts, and today he gave me a fine hair-brush- But so far as I can see neither he nor any of the crew are in the least impressed as yet with the power of divine truth. Doubtless much of the fault is to be laid upon us, who ought to be as lights in the world- Our lives at least mine is not sufficiently holy, and my conversation is not sufficiently heavenly, to evince to those around me the reality of religion. Jan 2nd 1832. Lat. 1°.5’ Today we are surrounded above by clouds of sea-gulls and below by Albicors, Dolphin, etc. It affords me much pleasure to behold these multitudes of living creatures, here amidst the wide waste of waters, where such an air of sameness meets the eye everywhere, and no variety appears, save once in a while the dashing surf, and long successions of mountain waves rolling before the storm, and the endless varying clouds in the distant sky- Many evenings have I sat, and with pleasure contemplated the vast variety of forms, of beasts, birds and creeping things, formed by the wild evening clouds at sea- This is a good means of relaxing the mind for those who have a taste for it, and I cannot see that the pleasure derived from it is at all different from that derived from paintings, flowers, land­ scapes or such things. To-day some of us have amused ourselves by shooting at a mark with a light fowling piece belonging to our Capt. This has been an evening of uiiugual interest to us, being the monthly concert for prayer. How sweet & yet how humiliating is the reflection that many of our dear friends at home have this evening met to pray for us. Surely there may be among so many an Elijah or two whose prayers will bring down showers of blessings upon us. We passed an hour together in the cabin and seemed to have Gods presence. The plan we have recently adopted at our evening worship we find to be both interesting and profitable. I mean, each one repeats a verse of scripture immediately after singing and just be­ fore prayer. This has many advantages- It gives variety and interest to our worship, fills the mind with scripture-truth and affords proper topics for the prayer that is just to succeed. Sister Lyman is yet very ill with a bilious fever, but there is a prospect of her recovery. We are obliged to watch with her constantly day and night and we take it in rotation. For want of air, she must be fanned constantly. This is no small task. Several �- 10 of our company are 'unwell, but we have a good physician with us wh. is a great blessing. Jan. 18th Port of Rio de Jeneiro. On Sab morning the 15th we entered this harbour: about 10 o clock in the morning and the anchor was cast near the fort, where we remained until the customary formalities of the port were gone through- These were by no means few, neither were they quickly dis­ patched- Not until tuesday morning were we permited to run down to a more convenient place in the harbour in order to have the ship repaired. ? It is wrong at any time to murmur against the will of a wise Providence, but I cd scarcely avoid feeling regret that it was on Sab. morning we entered this harbour. On that day our thoughts ought to be peculierly occupied with divine things, and not left to wonder after vain curiosities and selfish gratifications; But I found amidst such wild, beautiful and sublime scenery, it was ex­ tremely difficult to have it thus occupied. I endeavoured however to connect the contemplation of natures works, with thoughts of natures God, and author- When the lofty peaks of the Sugar-loaf, and the Corcovado, with the scarcely less magnificient hights that surround them— all covered with a mantle of green shrubbery, and fanned by spicy breezes from every quarter, while heavy clouds, of shades both light and dark stretched along their sides and hung around their tops, arose before the eye, who could help exclaiming, f,how manifold are they works 0 Lord, in wisdom hast thou made them all.' Such scenery I have never behold or even imagined as that wh. surrounds Rio. Stuarts description of it is fine but no pen can do it justice. Owiiig to the confusion on board and the visits of the Custom House officers we were unable to assemble for worship until nearly 12 o.clock when we met in the cabin (as it rained very heavily) for a short season of prayer. Capt. Fisher of N. Bedford Mass. who had just come on board and Capt. Swain attended- In the afternoon we assembled again, and it fell to my lot to preach. My subject was Heb. 11.7. The subject was a profitable one but my faith was too weak to enter into it with spirit. On Sab. evening, as a vessel was about to sail for Boston next morning, most of us were engaged in writing to our friends in U.S. On Monday morning Dr. Chapin & myself in company with Capt. Swain went on shore in order to see the city and provide lodging for our mission family, if possible. But how were we at once filled with astonishment at the sights and sounds which we saw & heard.1 Negroes nothing but negroes, could be seen look what direction you would; some carrying barrels, others boxes, but more generally bags of coffee on their heads- Again companies of them could be seen walk (ing) in the palace-square and the streets chained together by a heavy chain with long links, passing from one of their necks to the other. These it seems are the convicts, who have been guilty of murder, theft or some other offence. There are, I have several times been told, about 3 slaves to one citizen in Rio de Jeneiro, and their �- 11 condition is truly deplorable- They serve the place of beasts of bur­ den entirely almost. Every article of transportation is carried or hawled by them through the city, and they are sent out in the morn­ ing by their masters and required to bring in a certain sum of money before night or be punished. The money they must get whether honestly or dishonestly, it makes no difference to the masterThey are liable too to be whipped to death, starved to death or worked to death, at the will of the owner and no one notices it0 Slavery thou scourge of the poor African, how my soul hates thee.1 What heart will not bleed over the condition of the poor slave who is bought and sold and fed like a beast, doomed to ignorance and oppression and ignominy, just because his colour is black, and he has not the power to resist oppression. The houses of the city are generally made of stone and plastered and covered with tile. They are low except the public buildings and unhandsome on the outside. The furniture also is coarse- Immediately in front of the landing stands the Empyrial Palace. On the adjacent side of palace-square stands the Empirial Chapel. The former of these buildings is very capacious, tho not very high, not outwardly very splendid. The churches are generally large, and inside are very splendid, being adorned with costly images, chandeters, organs, pictures, alters and guilded archi­ tecture. I several times visited the Empirial Chapel as the citizens every day visit it more or less to say mass and was astonished at the costliness of dressing. There are no seats provided for those who enter, and visitors are going and coming constantly, the cere­ mony to be observed being to take off the hat. The number of worshipers however is small as all religion is held in contempt by most of the people of Rio. I soon became acquainted with Mr. Wright the former American Consul, and Mr. Lewis, of Westfield, Mass. Both of them are Com­ mission Merchants, and the latter was polite to me in going with me to seek for boarding, and procure some articles in the stores. Boarding at the Hotel being very expensive, above $1.00 per day for each, we concluded it was best not to engage it, and live on the vessel while in port. After taking a cup of coffee with Mr. Lewis, we walked through the market. I was surprised to see its barrenness in a city of above 150,000 inhabitants. In one part of the market were fruits, bannanas, plantains, cucumbers, squashes, cabbages, water & musk-melons, oranges, etc. The money occasioned one some inconvenience. The only circulating media being coffier and paper. The names of the coper pieces rtes Vintous a v Patac = 25 c Millres = 50-60 Patagoons (?) The value of this money is however constantly varying, and it is im­ possible to fix its value except at a given point. �12 Tuesday,(Feb.)17, 1832 (?) All our company went on shore and after walking the streets and attracting the gaze of the people by taking our wives with us, we assembled at Mrs. Jonson's Hotel and resting an hour or two, and talking with a pleasant and pious gentleman Capt. Briggs of N. Bedford, Mass. we dined. After this we separated into companies, some went to view the churches etc. in the city, by Capt. Briggs, Br. Spaulding & w. & myself & w. & Mr. Lyon ascended a high hill on wh. stands the church of St. Sebastian, from whom the city was named; From the top of this eminence we had a fine view of the harbour, the city, the Aqueduct, and the grand scenery around- But a more delightful view still is had from that part of the hill on wh. the Telegraph stands. This I visited on Wednesday and also an adjacent guarden wh. lies on the side of the same hill, in which grow a beautiful variety of shrubbery, flowers and fruits, such as the following, oranges, lemons, limes, coffee, mango, pome granate, mammon (?), grapes, bread fruit, with corn cabbage etc. See page from the end.^*«9 <w72V) Lat.33°- Long. 79°• 6' Masa Fuero full in view; the wind rather contrary, but the weather exceedingly fine- All the crew except the first mate and the Capt. who are both slightly indisposed, are well: Most of the Miss, family are well, but Mrs. Emerson and Mrs. Chapin are still confined to their births. The former has not enjoyed any good health since our departure from Rio owing to a stubborn diarhea, induced probably by bad water and an imprudent use of fruit, and aggravated by the rocking and other inconveniences of the vessel: The latter has suffered severely for five or six weeks under a bilious cholic, induced probably by the same causes as in the former case; She has been much reduced both by the desease and the medicines administered for it, but has partially recovered. Mrs. Spaulding has also recently been ill but is now convalescent. None of the females in our company have escaped being more or less sick since we left Rio, but none of them have been so seriously affected as those just specified- The brethren have been more or less sea-sick but that is all- I never enjoyed better health than I now do, and Br. Alexander never looked so well as he now does, since I first knew him. We have been most happily disappointed in our passage around Cape Horn where we expected winds adverse, gales and tempest with hail, and snow and cold, we have enjoyed fair winds, and moderate weather, without even a squall ahead; At no time did I find it uncom­ fortable walking on deck with my cloak around me. Before our arrival at the Cape we met with two severe gales, the one in L a t A l 0^•2'- the other off Staten Land. The vessel "lay to" about five days at each of those points, but sustained but little damage at either of them; it may be said that we were not more than 16 days doubling the Cape- Upon the whole we have enjoyed many comforts more than we anticipated. The Lord has been better to us than our hopes and �- 13 expectations. One thing added much to our enjoyment while doubling the Cape, was a stove. This served not only the purpose of warming us, but answered also the important end of warming and cooking many drinks and diet for the sicks On this account it was of incalculable benefit. It tended too to promote our social comfort very much. Our days and nights had been tedious and dreary, but for the stove. It was a rallying point. There we assembled at our leisure moments, and as Capt. Swain says, "spun our long yarns"s Every one has his story to tell- Sometimes the conversation was grave, sometimes cheer­ ful, and sometimes dry. But it is not often that a man who has any elasticity in his soul, will stand on deck and witness the dreary, agitated ocean, while the fierce winds of Cape Horne howl through the rigging, and around his ears, until he is pretty thoroughly chilled, and then sit down by a warm stove and feel its gently re­ laxing heat, penetrating and soothing his system, will be dry and husky. Could one of our American friends have visited one of our social circles, instead of lamenting our desolate and perilous con­ dition, he would have congratulated us in view of our cheering com­ fort. He would have thought that all the stores of science, poetry and wit, as well as the rich treasures of memory, and the deep fountains (of) religion were opened and spread out before us to re­ gale and animate the soul, while the combined influence of light, heat and wind, fair and fresh tended to strengthen the body. My exercise has hitherto been walking the deck, climbing single ropes, and the rigging. But a few days ago I ventured as high as the top of the Main-Royal sail, which is the highest sail on the ship except one, that is the sky sail and is more than one hundred feet from the deck. Capt. Swain still continues his kindness to us all. He is always cheerful and denies none of our requests, that he can avoid. The first note I often hear in the morning is, "Well, my son oome out of that. It is time you were on deck, or examining the rigging." But poor man, he has his failings, and one particularly which injures himself more than anybody else. Br. Alexander had a serious conver­ sation with him last night, and thinks he feels some. But the be­ setting sin renders it discouraging-- 0 that God wd his own truth to his salvation- The first mate is sometimes serious, but deeply effected with prejudice and universalism. The remaining officers and crew are hardened and rebelious. Blasphemy can be heard occasion­ ally to fall from every mouth, and from some of them it pours forth daily as deadly as poison and as black as the pit. They treat our worship and our warnings with perfect contempt; poor souls they know not what they do! Much seed has been sown amongst them by the Bibleclass, private conversations and public preaching, but none of it yet seems to have taken root. It may however when they are far from us spring up into everlasting life- If so, glory be to God. In our meeting last evening the CXXI Ps. was read, which is exceedingly appropriate to the circumstances. He that keepeth Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps- The Lord has been our keeper; �- lb He has been a shade upon our right hand. Nothing remarkable has occured since we left Rio and therefore I have written nothingThe only living things taken were a porpoise and two Albertrosses, which are large sea fowls of the size of a swan. They were caught by a hook with a piece of bacon for bait. March 31 st Off Juan Frenandez. Two days ago we fell in company with the Friendship from Farehaven Mass. commanded by Capt. Merchant, with whom one of our brethren have a slight acquaintance. This same vessel has sailed in co. with us more or less for eight weeks; we first observed her just after leaving Rio, and have seen her several times since. It is remarkable that two vessels traveling such a broad road, under different commanders should meet so often. Her 1st & Vth mate came on board the Averick before we arrived at the cape, and got some oil as none had yet been taken by the Friend ship, and this morning Capt. Merchant visited us. He appears to be a generous and active man. He sent us a small quantity of crockery wh. is very acceptable as our misfortunes have not left us a plate apiece. This morning all the males of our company went on shore to gaze upon the spot so long celebrated as the solitary residence of Alex. Selkirk. Capt. Swain Br. Chapin & Br. Spaulding having gone on shore early had prepared the way for our introduction to the Governor, who is a Chilian by the name of Joseph Larrien. He can speak but little english but treated us with kindness and attention and conversed with us through an interpreter, who is an English resident here for the purpose of taking seales. When we first entered his palace, he and his companions were dining together with Capt. Swain, the Doctor & Br. Spaulding having taken a long excursion into the mountains. He politely arose shook hands with us all, and invited us to gather around his table and partake of his repast. As there were so many of us and no preparation had been made for us, we at first thought best to de­ cline and begged to be excused. He then invited us to take some wine & water; This request was complied with; The water was ex­ cellent but the wine was miserable- The company having now finished dining, and we being again requested by the Gov. to draw around the table, and Capt. Swain having suggested that he might not be pleased with a further refusal, we took our seats at the table. Fresh and pretty good wheat biscuit, fresh butter, dried ham im­ ported from America, sallad dressed with sweet oil, and fried eggs, constituted the substance of our repast, the meats and vegetables having been previously removed by the servants- The Gov. not being able to speak English, some of us attempted to converse with him in Latin, But he understood no more of this than what resembled the Spanish tongue. An interpreter however was soon brought in, and throgh him he informed us that”He was the gov. of the Island, or the King” — that he had been there about a year- that it was �- 15 a poor time with him, as produce was rather scarce- and that he was happy to see us all at his house- Being informed that we had ladies on board of our vessel, he wished them all to come on shore and see him. But as the (boat) was only to remain until evening & being now mid-day, and wished to travel into the mountains and get some fruit & moreover not being aware that boats were at our command, the idea of having our wives go on shore was dropped. The Gov. also invited us all to stay with him awhile, and he would send us to the Sandwich Islands after a while. After dinner I informed the Gov. that we now wished to walk about a little and see the Island. He consented to go with us and show us his caves which were dug in the side of the mountain for the confinement and employment of the convicts wh. are banished hither from Chili for various crimes. The island seems to be devoted to this object at present, e.i. a place of banishment for criminalsof these their are now 105 on the island but they were nearly all on the mountains in pursuit of wild goats- The caves are large some of them being 120 feet long & perhaps 20 ft. high: In one a blacksmith was at work, which was a ludicrous sight indeed: the whole apparatus partaking more of the character of the early ages of the world when civilization was in its infancy and the arts were unknown- Another cave was used as a carpenter-shop, but as in the former everything was rude in the extreme- Another was used for a chapel- Yes even here are to be seen the marks of the beast.* The chapel however was not very splendidly adorned, a few crosses, candlesticks & pictures constituting the amount of its furniture. In the other caves were some beds lying on the ground a few pots & cooking furniture, and a few women and children. The caves are dug in the side of a steep hill one row above the other being 9 in all, and it requires considerable effort to ascend to the upper row from the lower- It was fine sport for the Gov. to see us scramble up, on our hands and feet but he ascended with us, scrambling, & laugh­ ing with all his might, all the while. He is a short hulk of a man & had I not had so much to do myself, I should have been disposed to laugh at him. After returning from the caves we left the Gov. and started in search of some fruit. We traveled some distance along the deep and fertile glens through the mountains, which are covered with matts of the rankest herbage such as spearmint braken, etc. and a variety of spicy shrubbery, and peaches in abundance, and also many quince trees, but few quinces. The peaches are all cling-stones, and posess a pretty good flavour, tho not so good I think as the peaches in Penna, U.S.- We took as many of them as we could carry to our boat without charge or molestation— plumbs, nectarines & apricots are also said to grow here but we saw none. These deep vales are extremely fertile, being covered with a black rich loam. It afforded me no small delight to take my stand upon one of those lofty peaks and contemplate just beneath me, scenery so luxurient and productive �- 16 and inhale the fresh sea-breze that gently swept along the side of the mountain. The day too was very pleasent- the sky being cloud­ less and the weather quite temperate. The side of the mountain which I ascended was covered with a variety of foliage & also herbage- such (as) the laurel, white-wood, rhue, and balm in abundance- of the two last I procured a quantity for use. Sandelwood formerly grew on the isl.but does not now. There is yet how­ ever a little that is dry. Radishes also grow in abumdance also potatoes, cabbage, pumpkins, onions, beans, figs, etc. But there is a manifest want of proper attention to the cultivation of these or any other productions of the island. With proper cultivation an amazing amount of produce might be secured as is evident at a moment’ s glance. I have seen fine large and beautiful radishes growing on the very side of the mountain. Capt. Merchant of the Friendship, told me he thought everything on the island was degenerating. He was here ten years ago and produce was more abundunt and cheaper than it is now. Onions are now sold for six pence each, potatoes for from $3 to $&-- and other vegetables with proportionable extravigance- There are cows, sheep, hogs, goats both wild & tame, asses, mules and fine fowls on the island. But with suitable attention the land would support a great many more- They can now only be pro­ cured at a high price. Fowls are sold generally at $1 per each; but Capt. Swain got 9 for $5 from the Eng. Interpreter: Eggs cost 3 cts per each, and milch is very expensive, but a small portion of each were procured. The Gov. in fact sent bottles of milk and a few apples which were imported from the main, on board our vessel as a gift to the ladies. There are at present 386 persons on the island, 73 females, 105 prisoners, *f6 soldiers, 2 officers, 160 farmers, if they may be so termed. Among the convicts is one man of some distinction, who has been sent here for sedition: There are two padres or priests alsoamong the convicts. I spoke a few words to him in Latin but he made as bad a hand at Latin as myself- The inhabitants appear to be indolent, dirty and uncultivated lounging about with unshaven beards and filthy clothes. The whole no. of houses are 25 mostly clustered up together.* As to the general aspect of the island it is exceedingly grand; while I stood in the village I seemed to be in the midst of a splendid amphitheatre formed by the hand of nature; The whole island is a cluster of mountains, some of which are extremely high: the loftiest peaks are perhaps 1,000 feet above the surface of the ocean. They are composed of redstone, trap, and Basalt. The sides of the mountains are covered with a thick, rich shrubbery, and present upon the whole a most grand spectacle- About 5 0.clock our boats were rowed into the vessel and is now on her way to the S. Islands*They are built by inserting poles in the ground & then plastering them with mortar, and thatched. �- 17 April 10th Lat.19°. Lon.90° Nothing particularly interesting has occured since we left Juan Fernandez: We have had fine weather and fair winds, sailing sometimes at the rate of 10 knots per hour; we had a distant view of St. Felix in lat 26° but could see nothing but a broken pile of lofty mountains enveloped in the distant clouds- The health of most of our company is good; Mrss Emerson, Spaulding & Chapin are gaining strength slowly. We are not now much troubled with the rocking of the vessel which is favourable to our reading. This indeed is my principal employment, as well as one of the greatest sources of my enjoyment. Since our imbarkation I have read the following works nearly in the order in wh. they are written, Baxters S. Rest, Help to xtion Examination, Stewarts Visit to the South Seas, 3 vol. Ellis's Polynesian researches, 3 vol. "Life of Scott, Br. of Legh Richmond, Nathan Dickerman, (?) on Women, James's Family Monitor, Life of Whitfield, Flavel on the heart, and part of Eberles Mat. Med. & Theraputics; making in all 16 volumes. Besides these I have read some scetches of poetry as Popes Essay on man, H. K. White & the Bible in course as far as the 12th Chap of 2 Samuel. I have read all the above works with much pleasure, and I hope some profit, but none with more of either than "Flavel on the heart"This small volume may be safely recommended to every one who is seeking for true happiness or true religian. Such a felicity of ex­ pression, cogency & clearness of reasoning, and scill in quoting, illustrating and applying the Scriptures both of the Old & New Testament, every where appears in the work as to interest and convince and profit every inquirer after truth. The author doubt­ less had long and carefully studied the mysteries of his own heart. He had searched it and judged it impartially by the light of divine revelation. He had properly weighed his obligations to his Maker and his fellow men and without running into wild speculations looked at the endless vicissitudes of human life, the weakness of fallen man, and the various dangers which beset the xtian pilgrim on his journey home: and bringing the stores of reason & religion to his aid proposes a balm for every wound a cordial for every fearThe reading of Whitfields life, I think was profitable to meSince the days of the Apostles there arose not a greater (man) than this servant of the Lord Jesus- 0, what zeal, what wisdom, what industry, patience, boldness and benevolance, he constantly displayed.' His whole clerical career was glorious, and it terminated gloriously. Though in perils oft, he ceased not while he had strength to do his Masters work- He has well been compared to the angel in the Apocalypse, who was seen flying in the midst of heaven, with the everlasting gospel in his hand. Whitfield is resting 3E±om his labours, and 0 if every soul born into the Kingdom, by his instru­ mentality, be a gem in his eternal crown, what a splendid diadem shall it be.' I had rather receive his reward than be king of the universe and be a sinner- �- 18 Rev. Thomas Scott, for unwearied perseverance in study, and preaching the word, amidst trials, both in his own person, and from his enemies, which were not few, presents an example that is enough (to) cover common men with shame and confusion. Legh Richmond also is a lovely character. He was remarkable for the sweetness of his temper, the gentleness of his manners, his concientiousness in duty, and his expansive benevolence. For the benefit of Gods ancient people he was indefatigable in labour. His example also as a parent is worthy of notice. But what is the advantage of so much reading, unless we are profited thereby? Here I have cause for humiliation. After all my reading I seem to grow no better. Knowledge is of little use un­ less it makes its possesser more humble, wise, and useful. But I fear it is not so with me: May God give me more of his spirit to sanctify all my reading, and make it contribute to my usefulness and his glory— April 18th S. Lat 5°. Lon.105° This morning two vessels appeared off our larboard bow, the Lima of Nantucket and the Galena of N. Bedford. Capt. Winslow of the Lima visited us and spent a short time on the Averick. He has been out above 10 months and has secured about 500 Bis of oil, and expects to remain in this region as long as he has success. He informed us that he had a long (60 days) and stormy voyage around Cape Horne- Expecting that he might have an pppertunity of sending to America soon, we gave him some letters to transmit to our friends. It is gratifying after being several months at sea to behold the countenance of a countryman of another vessel. I have just finished reading Taylors Holy Living and Dying, and must say that I have read few books with more interest and profit. The Author is well styled, the Shakespere of Divinity; for a knowledge of human nature, of the history of ancient nations, and the word of God, all of which he brings to bear on his subject, he certainly excells. April 27th Lat. b° N. Long. 119°. During the night of the 23d we crossed the Equator, three months and twenty three days after crossing it in the Atlantic. The weather is now very similar to what it was in the same lat. in the other Ocean, rather rainy and swampy. The heat in the middle of the day is very intense unless it is cloudy, yet it is generally much moderated by sea breezes: These are a great blessing to those who “ go down to the sea in ships." I find that something has had con­ siderable effect on my appetite, as it (is) not so voracious as formerly- I find it profitable too to eat moderately of as light diet as I can get, and also to exercise freely and regularly- But �- 19 it is one inconvenience on such long voyages that the provisions become stale, and much of the diet consists of animal food- My health is however very good, as also of all on board except one or two of the ladies who are rather feeble yet. Yesterday was a day of considerable excitement on board. The cry "there she breeches", "there she blows was heard just after dinner from the mast head and the spouts and backs of Sperm whales were soon seen at a small distance from the ship- Four boats were lowered down immediately, but before they reached the spot where the whales were seen, they disappeared and were not seen again until the boats had returned and the ship was again under sail. A number were then seen close by us, and three boats were lowered down and went (in) pursuit of them but they seem to have been frightened and the boats were unable to overtake them, although they pursued them about three miles. We now enjoy a refreshing shower of rain. The following is a list of the names of our brethren and sisters together with their weights (157 lb. (119. William P. Alexander Mary Ann McKinney Age State 26 Paris, Ky. 22 Harrisburgh, Pa. (135 (115 Richd Armstrong Clarissa Chapman 26 (133 (103 Alonzo Chapin Mary Ann Jenny 27 W. Springfield, Mass. 27 Boston U5k ( 98 John S. Emerson Ursula S. Newell 31 25 (111 (1^3 Cochran Forbes Rabecca Smith 26 Westown, Pa. 26 Newark, N. J. (135 ( Henry R. Hitchcock Rabeca Howard 31 23 (1^3 (12k David B. Lyman Sarah Joiner 28 New Hartford, Conn. 26 Royalton, Vt. (111 (100 Lorenzo Lyons Betsy Curtis 2k 19 Colerain, Mass. Eldridge, N. Y. (123 (119 Ephraim Spaulding Julia Brooks 29 Ludlow, Vt. Edward Rodgers 25 Boston Weight 128 25 'T ' Pa. Russel, Mass. Chester, N.Hampshire Nelson, Do. fry Gt. .Berrington, Mass. Owasco, N. Y. 21 Buckland, Mass. These names and ages were taken down during the former part of my voyage, and of course are not precisely correct at present. The weights were ascertained last week by an old pair of steel-yards on deck. �- 20 April 30th Lat. 7 . Long. 121° Nothing unusual has oecured within a few days past. The weather is very variable; sometimes clear and warm, but generally cloudy, and heavy. We have recently had abundance of rain, and of course plenty for washing clothes. To this unaccostomed labour most or rather all of our brethren have been obliged to address themselves- We have been even glad to be able to get water to do it with, for this is one of the most valuable articles on a long voyage. I have washed almost entirely in salt water since we embarked. I am now reading the last vol. of Eberles Mat. Med. and think it will be profitable to me. But I feel much the want of a more extensive acquaintance with medicines from observation. I am also reading the last part of the Pilgrims progress- a book full of important truth. One of the most interesting as well as profitable means of get­ ting exercise on board is the turning-lathe. This impliment has kept up an almost incessant clatter ever since we recovered from sea-sick­ ness. We have all had a turn at it: Its productions have been handles of various kinds, sugar dishes, salt-cellars, sugar dishes, pepper boxes, sand-boxes, etc. Br. Alexander procured a limb of sandal-wood on the Isl. of Juan Fz which has been divided and subdivided among us until all are supplyed with some little curiosity to send to our friends. The wood is solid and receives a beautiful pollish under the chissel. Br. Spaulding owing to former experience excels all of us at the lathe. He has turned several beautiful sand boxes and emery-boxes or cups, e.i. cups in the form of very small wine glasses into wh. emery balls may be glewed for the purpose (of) holding needles. I should here record what I have before omited that Thursday the 19th of Apl was set apart by us as a day of fasting, humilia­ tion and prayer to God, in view of our lukewarmness over want of success among the sailors, our unhallowed feelings towards God and each other, and in short our sins in the sight of God- It was I trust good day to our souls, although no very palpable fruits are yet manifest. We held two meetings for prayer and conversation one at 3 o.clock in the afternoon, the other in the evening; At the former we each one confessed our sins before God and to each other, and implored forgiveness & the divine blessing to attend us in future. The principal sins confessed were levity, iratability, selfishness, unbrotherly feelings toward each other, and a want of zeal for God; There seems to be a better state of feeling among us since that time, but for one I feel as though I am still going on at the same "poor dying rate". My heart wanders from God and my affections and feeble and cold- 0 that God wd deliver me from my besetting sins, of which those just mentioned are some, but not the one thousandth part- �- 21 As to the officers and crew, if there is any change in them it is for the better. The Capt. is still attentive to meetings and daily worship, and sometimes appears to be thoughtful, but there is nothing decisive in his case. Mr. Chadwick appears to be somewhat softened dovm but is still far from righteousness. May 1st We are still in the Swamp and have head winds; But the heat is not very intense. It is now in my birth 82° Farenhight. Within a few days the ruling passion among us has been that of writing. The brethren are writing up their journals and preparing letters for their friends, but as is usual I am among the last to be seized with this passion. Somehow or other, I write but little, perhaps because I feel so little interest in noting the passing common events of every day. I will now however tjry to remedy the defect in some measure by stating some minute particulars in our manner of living. Agreeably to our custom one is appointed every week to super­ intend the affairs of the table. His duty it is to deal out the provisions to the Stuard from day to day: and a sholesome task it is. He has the exquisite pleasure of going once or twice a day into the , and there to lift, and struggle, and sweat amidst ropes and casks and smell the most offensive until he is fully satisfied. The reason of his having this duty to perform is because of the carelessness of the Steward and cabin boys, whose appropriate duty it is to attend to these things. The Steward understands his duty but cares not to perform it, finless he is under the influence either of the rope or flattery. He has since our imbarkation taken several paroxisms of all feeling and ill conduct, but recently has been pretty good. Our cabin boy John Case too is a very bad boy. He is both ill natured and unwilling to do his duty without chastise­ ment. But he too has lately improved very much. He is more pleasant and more dutiful than formerly. With these the Butler must deal, and get along the best way he can. He also waits on the table with an assistant and their two wives, and continues in office one week; And so it goes on alphabetically. Dr. Chapin was appointed by the board to take charge of our provisions but the task proved rather burdensome wh. led to the above regulations. Our provision upon the whole has been good and well preserved. Our pork is fine but very fat, our hams are excellent our beef both dried & salt is fine. I have not yet become fond of the sea-bread but when toasted, or made in pudding it is quite palatable; we have also good crackers, good peas, beans, tollerable good butter, but no cheese as it was damaged during the former part of the voyage. I find tea coffee and chockolate rather unsuitable for my system in this climate and am half resolved to abandon the use of them. A beverage made of the shells of the cocoa is very pleasent and destitute of the bad qualities of the other drinks. Our dried apples cannot be found wh. is quite a misfortune. �- 22 April 3d. For ten days we have been in the Swamp. We have variable winds, much rain, and cloudy sultry weather, but this evening we seem to be again in the trade wimds and are going at the rate of 10 knots an hour. All is well: yesterday a fine Dolphin was caught by one of the sailors, which is among the most beautiful of fish. There are multitudes of them and skipjacks, flying fish, dollars, and large white tropical birds around the ship. All are engaged in writing today. May 9th Lat. 18°.15! Long. 1^2° Today about 12 o.clock the sun to us was perpendicular but owing to a strong trade wind, the heat was not very intense. Indeed this evening at worship some of our wives had their cloaks on and found them comforting— Have spent the forenoon in rigging a tub or looking at Mr. Maxie doing it- All is well without, for several days we have had a strong trade-wind. We had a perpendicular on the 13th Jan. in the Atlantic in Lat.21° .*+5Three months and 26 days. May 21 Honolulu On Thursday morning (17th) last we came to anchor in this harbour, and beheld for the first time the sable heathen among whom we so long expected to live and labour. Our brethren early in the morning discryed the American flag waving at our mast head and came on board to welcome us to the toils, privations & privileges of the missionary-life. They imbraced us most cordially, and soon we were conveyed in boats to the town & were again greeted by the sisters of the mission at their houses. Soon we assembled at Mr. Chamberlin, which is large & commodious where the general letter from the board was read by Mr. Bingham, and a hymn sung & a prayer offered to God for his blessing on us all. I was affected at the simplicity and apparent godly sincerity of our brethren here. Their hearts seem to be in the worke before them. 0 may we all forget the things that are behind, and place our hearts upon our work and live for him who loved us and gave himself for us. On Saturday night I preached at Mr. C ’ s from Phil.2.5, but felt under some constraint and my thoughts were wild & confused. June 5th Honolulu ' This has been a day of peculiar interest in this placeThe people are overwhelmed with sorrow in consequence of the death of the regent Kaahumanu, the wife of Iawahameha/. Her desease was a diarhea, and has been preying on her system since our first arrival and before it. A few days ago she was removed to her country residence in the valley of Manoa, where there is a fresh breeze and pleasent scenery, and where she was faithfully attended by three physicians: but all efforts to restore her to health were vain. Heavens decree was that she must die, but it pleased God �- 23 to prepare her for the solemn event- Her house was set in order and her lamp burning- She died in the exercise of a firm faith and lively hope in Christ. The voice of wailing is heard in all directions and many seem to be sincerely sorrowful at the loss of their pious regent- She was much beloved and useful in her latter days. Mr. Bingham, "Whitney and several of the other Missionaries were present when she died- Her loss will be sensibly felt by the Mission, but it is better to put confidence in God than in princes. Today Br. Alexander & I visited the valley of Manoa. June 26th Honolulu- We have just closed our annual meeting and our brethren and their families are beginning to scatter to their respective stations. We were more than three weeks in session, during which time questions of the last importance to the welfare of the mission were brought under discussions Among these we?e the principal were the propriety of establishing a mission on the Marquesas or Washington Islands, the relative advantages of fixed salaries when compared with the common stock system, improvement of the high school, location of last reinforcement, the disposal of books, and the means of affecting a revolution in the present oppressive system of taxa­ tion in the government. The two first of these occupied the meeting Several whole days, especially the Marquesas question. The subject was dark and frought with difficulties on every hand, but after four or five days deliberation, it was resolved to send a deputa­ tion to the Society Islands to confer with our English brethren there on the subject of a mission to the Marquesas, as the princi­ pal difficulty in our way arose from their request that we should not occupy that field. July 16th This evening an event has occured which I deem worthy of a place both in my journal and in my memory. A missionary society has been formed amongst the members of the church in this place for the pur­ pose of aiding in the extension of the Redeemers Kingdom in neighbouring islands. The most sanguine hopes of the brethren have been exceeded in this affair, for none anticipated such re­ sults. It was remarked by one of the pioneers of this mission today at dinner that he did not believe that one of the chiefs would contribute a dollar for the object but how pointedly has his unbelief been reproved.1 About $107-2 has been already paid in & more is expected. Considering all circumstances, the recent ignorance and heathenish state of the people, their contracted views, and want of training to such duties, and above all their poverty, and the difficulties they have to get a little money, this is truly encouraging- They seem to engage cheerfully in the �- 2h - work, some of the chiefs gave five dollars each, and governor Adams gave $2*f.50. May these dear people find by experience that there is that giveth and yet increaseth, and that it is more blessed to give than to receive.' July 18th Yesterday I became a father and of course now am the subject of feelings before entirely unknown to me- An infant daughter is now commited to our charge, to train up for usefulness, for happiness, and for heaven: and who is sufficient for the responsi­ bility! I cannot think of it without agitation. But we have both I trust, in faith given it to God, and out of the mouths of babes and sucklings he hath ordained praise. If we train it up in the way it should go, we have his declaration, that when it is old, it will not depart from it. If I know in my heart, it is my desire that whatever may be the lot of this child in the present world, God will save it from the ruins of the fall and raise it to glory and immortality beyond the grave, through the infinite merits of his son Jesus ChristThis afternoon the Miss. Packet has sailed for the Society & Georgian Islands, to carry Brs. Whitney, Tinker, and Alexander on a deputation to those islands, in order to confer with the Eng. Missionaries there in reference to a mission to the Marquesas islands, and the spread of the gospel in the other islands of the Pacific. Aug. 13th Honolulu The Man of War. Patomac, commanded Downs is now here- This is a fine large brig of sixty guns and carries, officers and all, 500 men- She has recently been engaged in a bloody battle with the Malays on the coast of Summatra, who commited some outrage upon an American Merchant vessel. They took possession of five ports, burned their town, the town of and killed about 100 men. The Patomac has been here ^ weeks and expects to sail to-morrow for Valparaise- Com. Downs has conducted himself, so far as I know, with very great propriety since he has been here. He has called frequently at our houses, taken tea with the missionaries several times, and attended church on the Sabbath. In his deportment he is polite and affable, easy in his manners, and very fond of ladies and children. Some of the officers have manifasted hostility to the mission but many of them have mani­ fested much kindness towards us, and have made liberal donations to all our familie of conveniences for clothing house-keeping- One deserves to be kept in memory; The crew have purchased an excellent bell for the church in this place, and presented it. This will be an invaluable gift for this people. The young King Kauekeouli was absent when the Patomac arrived, but was sent for to Maui: Since his arrival here he has made several �- 25 entertainment for the Commander and his officers, one in the valley of Manoa and the other in the Parrey. These the natives call a Luau, from a part of the Karo-top, which forms an important part of the feast- Not much however can be said in favour of the moral tendency of these entertainments- The Commander in turn gave an entertainment on board his vessel, to the chiefs, missionaries and foreigners- The dinner was sumptuous, and good order prevailed so long as I was on board. A dead set has been made against the mission since the Man of War has been here, by the foreign residents, but if God is for the mission who can be against it? On Saturday, I preached on board the Patomac, (it being their Sunday) from Heb.l2-lM~ and was kindly treated- The men were attentive and some appeared solemn- The names of the Principal officers are the following- Com. Downs, Lieut. Zubrick, Lieut. Wilson, Lieut. Pinkam, Purser Mr. Slacum, Chaplain John M. Grier, Surgeon Dr. Jack­ son, Assist. Surgeon Dr. Folse, Teacher Mr. Warrener. Mr. Grier & Mr. Warrener have lived among the missionaries since they have been in port. Sept. 15th Yesterday Mr. Fenlyson the governor of the colony at Columbia River, sailed from this place. The items of information respecting the Indians on the N.W. coast are the following- that the Indians are considerably numerous, generally stationary on the cost, but roving in the interior where they live by the chase; they are found in groups of ^00 or 500 each, and live on fish principally on the coast- are very savage and hostile to foreigners; but the governor thinks it possible to civilize and christianize them. One and the most destructive evil prevalent among them is intemperance. This is very prevalent tho the J&um is not supplyed by the H. B. company but from vessels touching there occasionally- they all believe in the existance of a Supreme Being and believe in a future state of rewards and punishments though these rewards and punishments will be to their own crude notions of pleasure and pain. Those that live by hunting believe that good people will go where they will catch plenty of deer and buffaloe, and have good weather always, but the bad will go where they will be always chasing deer but will never be able to catch any and of course be always hungry. They worship idols, the sun and moon, the stars, etc. Mr. Douglas informed me that vast numbers of them had been carried off by desease recently. Nov. 17th This morning at sunrise the Missionary Packet was seen by us off Diamond Hill. The Hawaian flag at her mast-head assured us that we were not mistaken in supposing she had returned from a voyage to the Society, Georgian and Marquesas Islands. Filled with anxiety to know the result of a conference with our English brethren of the South-sea islands, of a visit to the Marquesas Ils. and fearful that some one of the little band might have fallen a prey to death on the passage, Br. J^SJL and I went to the whorf, �where a friend furnished us with a boat & crew to convey us on board the Ann, a whale ship commanded by Capt. Brayton: there another boat and crew were furnished us to go out and meet the Packet. All on board were safe, Br. Whitney having remained at Maui, Brs. Alexander and Tinker alone stood on the deck to receive us. They were in good health and buoyant spirits, and taking a seat in our boat came on shore, and were received into the embraces of their beloved wives and the mission families. After breakfast all the brethren and sisters of the station assembled at our house to join in thanksgiving to God for his mercy and to hear the result of their observations and inquiries. Mr. Tinker read an abridged account of them, in which we all felt a deep interest. The deputation reported that the English brethren in the South Seas were with one exception willing that we should go on and occupy the Washington islands, and that those islands were in a favourable state for the reception of missionaries. They express strong desires to have usgo among them speedily. May the great head of the church gratify their wishes and send them the bread of life as fast as the wings of the wind can carry it. July 15. On board the brig. Dhaulle in lat.0°. & Long.l^l W. We are no (now) l*f days from Honolulu during most of which time we have had strong winds and of course much sea sickness, though not more than we anticipated- have had but two days of calm rainy weather in the swamp which we are now past and today are running close upon a strong southern trade wind. We are all tollerably well, though our ladies somewhat enfeebled by heat and sea sickness- Our accommodations are not of the best kind, as our room Is small & much filled up with baggage but we have no reason to complain. The Lord has mercifully keep us so far, and will be our refuge still. Capt. Bancroft is pleasant and indulgent to us, for which I desire to be thankful. I can hardly conceive of a more intollerable prison than to be placed on board a small vessel with poor accommodations, distressed & dispirited with sea-sickness, and withal an unkind, unobliging, unfeeling captain. We have plenty of food and it is well prepared at proper seasons, and our only regret is that so much of it is animal. We have prayers in our cabin in on deck when the Capt. & Mr. Smith, a sometimes the two mates Messrs Gibson ing on Sabbath either in the cabin or the morning & in the evening passenger, always attend & & Brown- We have also preach­ on deck. Our little Caroline we find to be a troublesome charge on the vessel, but we have been providentially provided with a faith­ ful native man of the S.(?) Islands, who is able & willing to take almost the entire care of her. �- 27 J j M 2b Tahiti Arrived here this morning about 10 o.clock. This is certainly a beautiful island. Nature here wears her loveliest dress. The eye every where meets with virdant & fruitful groves. From the beach to the topmost pinacle of the mountain everything is green & flourishing. But the state of morals among the Tahitians is deplorable. The mass of the population is given to idleness, dissipation & vice. Intemperance is the great master evil of this fair land. It runs through every grade of society and extends its baleful influence to every part of this group of islands. This too is (?) here as elsewhere of ten thousand other evils scarcely less appaling than itself. Time is spent in idleness & folly, books & mental improvement neglected, equity disregarded family discord & strife produced, and above all the vast concerns of the soul neglected. Intemperence in my view turns the whole complexion of society dark and dismal any where, but among a heathen people unaccustomed to restraints, it makes dreadful havoc- War too has been here with some of its bloody horrors- It was occasioned by the late marriage of the Queen Pomare which, seeing she had not been divorced from her former husband, some of her people regarded as unlawful, and therefore considered themselves justified in disregarding her authority as Queen. After using various concilia­ tory measures, which had no effect, the Queen sent an armed force & after a smart skirmish in which between 20 & 30 were killed, the rebels were completely routed. Peace is now restored, but as it is not the peace of the Gospel, its foundation is but sand; the wicked are like the troubled sea that cannot rest. We have been kindly received & hospitably entertained in the family of Rev. Z. Pritchard, to whom & his wife we feel under great obligations for their kindness to us all, and especially to our ladies who were enfeebled by sea-sickness. 25. Mr. Bicknel, a merchant here & relative to an elder member of the mission now deceased, has given us a fine young cow & calfthe choice of his numerous herd of cattle. This gentleman dertainly deserves our thanks; He has thus testified at once his generosity, his interest in our cause, and his concern for our welfare. 26. This afternoon we took leave of our kind Christian friends Mr. & Mrs. Pritchard & are now on our way before a fine westerly wind to the land of our future toils & cares. August 10th. Massachusetts bay- Island of Nuuhiva. The Dhaulle came to anchor this morning. Our deck was soon crowded with naked and noisy natives who (men, women & children) came swimming off to us in multitudes, as soon as the anchor was east. It throws a shade �- 28 of melancholy over my weak mind to think of spending my days among these wild, naked, rude & fierce barbarians: But I find consolation in the Gospel, whose truths never were more cheering to my mindOf how small importance is it where a man is or what are his circum­ stances in this life, if he possesses a well grounded hope of a pure, holy & eternal rest in the Kingdom above! This hope is now, & may it ever be, the anchor of my soul. One of our first items of information was very melancholy, and calculated to produce fear in our breasts. About 3 weeks ago, several foreigners residing in this valley, went in a boat to the other side of the island for the purpose of trading with a small tribe living there: While some distance from the shore, the natives rose upon them, and attempted to murder all of them, but two of them Collins & Morrison, taking the alarm in season made their escape through the assistance of some friendly natives. But two others by the name of were killed by clubs and eaten by their murderers. In a few minutes after they were killed, their bowels were taken out and eaten raw.1 What can be more revolting to the feelings of human nature than such an act? The bodies were hung up to become tender before they were eaten. The distressing event is said to have been owing to a dispute which the two foreigners Collins & Morrison who escaped, had had with the king of the valley of Iaiou. It was his intention to have killed them, but providentially the stroke fell on two others. This even illustrates what is the state morals among this hitherto neglected people. Hape, the most important chief in this valley is still sick; but lying on his ba£k he received us with much apparent kindness and at once offered us his own house to live in. We found him lying on a single mat in his house and much wasted away. All the chiefs & people appear to be pleased with our coming, but it is evident that they are only looking at the lo(a)ves & fishes, instead of any spiritual advantage- They expect that our coming will bring many ships here & they will get to be as great a people as those of Oahu. Nothing excited so much interest as our wives & children. While they remained in their cabin, which they deemed most prudent until the curriosity of the natives had abated, every hatch & hole through which they cd be seen was thronged with astonished spectatorsThe actions of some of them were truly ludicrous, when they first saw the ladies & children; They jumped on the deck, clapped their hands, laughed & uttered words of astonishment: While others showed their perfect destitution of delicacy by lascivious gestures & the most filthy language. In this respect too the females are no better than the males- They all seem to be indelicate as even the brutes, and more so. 7 A .i, isVj 12 . Today Mrs. Parker & Mrs. Armstrong ventured on shore- the first foreign females that ever came ashore in these islands. The interest �- 29 they excited and the actions of the natives are not easily described. They came running from every quarter inquiring of each other ihea ta oahij^e "where are the women?" They crowded so close upon us before & behind that it was difficult to pass along the beech comfortably. Some would come up close to the ladies as they walked by our sides, and look under their bonnets, then dance, & shout, & laugh & run as though they had really lost their senses. Some of the men were rather troublesome, but after a short call on Hape we returned to the ship in safety. The natural scenery of this valley certainly merits all that has been said in its praise. The lofty hills which encircle it are barren towards the top, but so firtile is the land and so plentiful the showers of rain and the streams of water running here & there down from the hills that the whole valley is covered with the most beautiful groves of bread-fruit, cocoanuts & a great variety of small shrubbery as well as mats of luxuriant vines, grass 8tc. 15 . Today we left the Dhaulle to take up our abode among these rude, noisy & depraved islanders. They have been as kind as we cd expect in carrying our goods ashore, & from the landing to the house: Nothing has yet been stolen from us; not because there is no disposition on the part of the natives to steal but much owing to the vigilence of Hape who, being unable to walk, had himself carried to where our goods were landed & there lay & watched them all day long. When any small article was landed such as might be easily carried off he had it laid close by him that he might watch it. This afternoon our house a scene of noise & confusion. It is a half house, built of small poles & covered with bread-fruit leaf. It is about ^5 feet long &:i12 wide. 10 feet is divided off for a store-room & when the other part is divided it leaves us about 12 feet square for each family. When our beds & small furniture are put in this, we have hardly room to move. This afternoon our windows & doors are so crowded that we suffer for want of air- a thing we very much need when labouring to regulate things inside. It has been a hard day upon our wives, who were weakened somewhat by the voyage & have had to come ashore in the burning sun in the midst of a crowd of noisy, rude & troublesome natives, and then had to go to work and fix things so as to be able to live. With all our efforts we have not been able to keep the natives out of our rooms so as to enable us to get along with our work. Like Aesop's flies, driving out one set would only leave room for another twice as troublesome to enter. 21. Today the Dhaulle has left us & we are thrown more than ever on divine providence. �- 30 September 1-2 Today as our custom is we had english service at 10 0,clocksermon by Mr. Parker- text "prepare to meet thy God" All the foreign­ ers who understand our language, with one exception were present & gave good attention. May the spirit of God send the truth to their hearts & make it effectual to their salvation. Our sanctuary has hitherto been Hapes house which he offered to us the first sabbath we were ashore & we have thought best to continue it there, It is built of small poles & leaves, with one side open, and the eve so low that we must stoop very low to enter it & after we have entered can stand erect only near the middle. The natives crowd around us & gaze while we are at worship; they appear to be much interested in the singing, but the whole performance seems to be a strange thing to them- We have some men building houses & although they work but little any day we could not prevail on them to leave off to-day- We are here deprived of the solemn sailings of the Sabbath, we have been accustomed to enjoy. Heathen songs & plays & tumults constantly disturb our rest & meditations. We are so close to the shore that the noise of a heavy surf sometimes drowns all other sounds except the screams of the natives playing in it, and we are unable to hear when we speak to each other, but we have (not) been so much disturbed to­ day by any thing as by the play called here the uta- in the Sand­ wich Islands, the huda. The exercise consists of clapping of hands so as to keep regular time & send forth different sounds. At a distance this sounds very much to me like many axes cutting timber in a forest- all going at once. But while the company six in a circle clapping their hands, one or two stand up and doubling up one arm so as to form a hollow inside the elbow, strike oh it with the palm of the other hand which produces a loud hollow sound like beating on a hollow log. Another important part of the play is beating the drum: This is made simply of a log hollowed out, with a sharks skin stretched over the ends, and the music of it is no better than beating on an empty barrel. There are commonly^several of these in a play, and they can be heard at considerable distance. The whole is accompMifed’ with a kind of song or chant and in the whole performance a strict regard is had to time. The uta is the common play at all the feasts, and both the sound and the sight of it looks as much like heathenism as anything I see. *•*? Feasts here are numerous and last for several days. Hape had one about the time of our arrival in commemmoration of his mother, at whifih about 80 hogs were killed and a great quantity of popoi was consumed; and there have been several recently in our neighborhood, the noise of which could be heard all over the valley- The guests eat enormously at these feasts, and much food is wasted by them as well as time. The food of the natives consist almost entirely of bread-fruit, cocoanuts, fish & pork. Of the two last they have not abundance, �- 31 at least at present, but they have commonly a sufficiency of the two former- The cocoanuts are the largest and finest I ever saw and the bread-fruit yields three crops in the year, one of which is much more plentiful than the other two. During these seasons, the natives bury in the ground what lasts them until the next season. This that is buried when dug up & pounded into a thick paste is what is called popoi. One of our first objects is to build convenient houses to dwell in, but we find no small difficulty in either getting timber or natives to work. The only timber fit for building is bread­ fruit & cocoanut, and these as they afford their only means of subsistance, the natives are unwilling to cut down; And we are unable to get them to work, because we have but little to hire them with, that they value- The things most sought after by them are powder, muskets, files, axes, iron hoops, & tobacco; of which we have none but a few files & hatchets consequently we can get but little work done: For one quid of tobacco I can hire a native to work a whole day, while he would turn up his nose at one hundred times its value in another article. Money they know nothing about. But we have by perseverence and the good will of Hape, suc­ ceeded in getting most of the larger sticks of timber for our houses though we are obliged to go ourselves and work with our men. It requires no small amount of patience to get along with such a people. They are greatly averse to any kind of work, and when they do attempt it, one works while half a dozen look on: And if a native works two or three hours in a day it is as much as he is willing to do. Like all other heathen this people are slaves to superstition. At every step we are liable to run across their tabus. When Hape offered us his house to live in, a cocoanut log lay in it which we wished to have removed. He assented but evidently with reluctance and when it was removed by ourselves (for no Marquesian would take hold of it) a number around us shed tears lest no strangers would any more come to that house. There are also bread-fruit trees which a native would not eat for any price, neither would he eat a fowl, or a certain kind of hog for any consideration. Our watches are re­ garded as Gods and I suppose some have a notion that we possess singular power over the lives & welfare of men. Indeed one man said the other day in a company where we were the subject of conversation, that he was sure we could take all those old men who have long white beards and transform them into young men. They are a people too who see a great many ghosts & apparitions in the night, of which they are very much afraid, and consequently seldom go abroad alone in the night. �- 32 15. Sabbath .'£?(*+• Our preaching in the native language commenced today. Br. Alexander endeavoured to tell those who assembled though few, something about Jehovah, the true God. The sermon did not exceed two minutes in length, but seemed to be comprehended, and arrested their attention as well as could be expected. I asked some women after the exercise if they understood what was said they replied that they did, and approved of it, but said the most of the people did not like our God. They are an unthinking people & it is very difficult to engage their attention to any subject which requires thought, or is not connected with their immediate temporal concernsThe Spirit of God however can bring the dead to life, in his agency is our hope19. Today I have attended moanas wedding. In the morning we were told of his intention, and Mr. Alexander & myself concluded to accompany him to the house of his bride. His head was shaved in the morning, and dressed off with a wrapper of white tapa, a wreathe of handsome feathers, and a long human beard inserted so as to stand up like a cockade on the forehead- A string of whales teeth were cast about his neck, large bunches of human hair tied around his ancles, and a thick fold of tapa around his loins; These constituted his marriage dress. Preceeded by two of his old fathers, he set off for the house of his bride about 2 miles inland. On our arrival at the house, we found three women sitting before the door with a large piece of tapa spread on their laps ready to re­ ceive the young chief; He took his seat on one of their laps, and Br. A. & I sat on each side of him. The bride, a very pretty girl of about 12 or 13 years, sat inside on a fine new mat; dressed with a fold of white tapa, a fine turban of the same, and a piece of red tapa around her waist. By & by Moana came in & took his seat by her side, and an hour or two were spent in talking beating the drums, in performing the uta. and then a scene of feasting on bread-fruit, cocoa-nut milk and hogs which is to last for several days. We had pressing invitations to stay & partake of their feast but begged to be excused, & returned home22 . My first effort at preaching in the Marquesian language was made to-day. My subject was Jesus Christ, and the sermon not more than three minutes in length. The audience was small chiefly com­ posed of women & children: And so great was their disorder, talk­ ing and laughing, that I could scarcely hear myself speak all the time, though I find some who sat near me heard and understood most of what was said. In the afternoon I conversed with several on the subject of the sermon, and I feel satisfied that this people will not give up their idolatry without a struggle. They say our God is kikino (bad) because he will not allow one women to have more than one husband, or rather, will not allow her to have as many as �- 33 she pleases. They say Christ is kikino because he was killed and put in the ground: And their gods are good. I have not yet met with one who is willing to abandon his idols, and break his tabus. In talking with two men this evening on the subject of their idols, they seemed to grow quite angry & treated our God with the utmost contempt. 30. Today returned from the valley of Iaioa which I visited in company with Mr. Angel. That valley though small certainly merits all that has been said in praise of its beauty. The old chief Iauahauia was not at home, but I spent a night in his house where I had a single mat to sleep on and kaku to eat; a crowd gathered in in the evening & I endeavoured to tell them of Jehovah & Jesus ChristThey said it was good, but stood to it that their Gods are true & powerful- I have not met with one native any where who is willing to renounce his Gods. The old prophet, as I saw him next day, de­ sired me to come and live with him, but he evidently only looks after loves (loaves?) & fishes He appeared to be exceedingly coveteous and in every respect a bad man. On attempting to return in a whale boat we were driven off to the leeward, the wind being strong, and put in to a small bay 6 or 7 miles south west of Iaioa from thence we traveled by land to this place. The most difficult & dangerous route I ever traveled- On the mountains we had a heavy shower which rendered our traveling still more fatiguing & un­ pleasant. On our return we found that Hape had had a rupture with his wife, and they had separated- He determined to pull down the house he lived in & burn it. This circumstance lead to the disclosure that they had often quarreled before & that nothing is more common than quarrels between husbands & wives- When we tell them the evils of their custom, of one woman having two or three husbands, they acknowledge the evils of it, and say it is the source of many quarrels & much misery both to parents & children. Oct. b. The more I become acquainted with this people, the more I am convinced of their awful state as to morals. Pauls description of heathen nations in the first & third chapters of his Epistle to the Romans, is not too strong to apply to them in the strictest sense. Indeed he might have added another to his catalogue of abominations not less horrid than the worst he has mentioned- I mean cannabolism- It is highly probable that many of the persons, especially the elder ones, around our doors every day have eaten human flesh and wd not hesitate to do it again if they had oppertunity, though they deny that they ever did it, and continually cast it as a reproach on the Iaipis that they, kaikai euaua (eat men)- A report is now in circulation that the natives intend when their old Iaua (or man god) dies they will kill us and take our property. The Iaua is now sick, and expected to die soon but the report does not trouble us much as our things are not of such a kind as to �- 3b - excite their cupidity very much, and because they know it wd be against their own interest to injure us In that case ships wd not be so likely to visit them, and this is their chief concern: At any rate we dwell in a strong city for the Lord is our refuge & rock, in him will we trust. If it is for his glory that we shd become martyrs, let his will be done. To depart & be with Christ is far better than dwelling amidst such a land as thisThe people do seem really be filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, coveteousness, maliciousness, envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignaty. They are back-biters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, disobedient to parents- without understanding, covenant-breakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful Their mouths are full of cursing & bitterness. Their throat is an open sepulcher- with their tongues they use deceit & the poison of asps is under their lips- Their feet are swift to shed blood: destruction & misery are in their way and the way of peace they have not known. There is no fear of God before their eyes. This forcible exhibition of heathenism is exceedingly applicable to this people in their present state- Not one of these epithets is in­ applicable, and others equally strong might be applied to them without exaggeration, such as maneaters, thieves, liars etc. The epithets most applicable in this description of the Apostles are the following; fornication, coveteousness, deceit, covenant-breakers With the first of these we meet every day. It is one of their most darling (daring?) sins, and one which it will require more than mere moral suasion to persuade them to abandon. The total destitu­ tion of delicacy both among males & females, renders their society almost intollerable for an hour to one who can understand their lan­ guage. Indeed I cannot see that they possess a whit more modesty or restraint than the inferior animals and many of them appear worse, for they take pains to exhibit their pollution & licentious­ ness in our presence. It seems to me that no language can be more applicable than that of the Apostle, "Their throat is an open sepulchre", from which streams of moral pestilence constantly pour forth- I scarcely set down a moment any where among a crowd of natives without either hearing something from their lips, or seeing something in their actions to distress & disgust me: Ana often I have returned home after being at work among them perfectly sick at heart & threwn myself down to seek forgetfulness of what I had seen & heard in sleep- What renders dealing with them in any respect perplexing is their unblushing falsehood. I believe I may safely say I have been told lies by natives since I have been here ten times for once I have been told the truth. Lying is common that they have no confidence in one anothers statements, and find it hard to believe we are sincere when we tell them the truth. When we have contracted with a man for a hog, or for a days work, or any such thing we are but little more sure of it than before unless we have something to offer that is exceedingly enticing. They are also full of deceit. In the presence of each other they will be very fair & friendly, while behind each others backs they will revile, calumniate, steal or injure the very same persons. We experience the same treatment $ls0 from them. Their thievishness �- 36 ill & expected soon to die when a human sacrifice must be offered according to custom. This they are devising plans to obtain, and it is said they intend to unite with the Iaipis who also desire a victim, and conquer this valley. The Iaipis have been expected here in the attitude of war for some time, on which account some of the foreigners & natives keep a watch every night on the beech in two or three places where they are expected to land. Their mode of attack is to come in the night in their large canoes & land at some convenient place or lay off & swim ashore. Then one proceeds silently to a house, looks in & counts the persons sleeping, when he returns & selects from his companions as many as there are individuals to be killed who with short heavy clubs in their hands proceed to the house & commence the work of death. They kill all if they can and carry them off for victims. Every few days we hear of skirmishes between the different tribes, & sometimes one two or as many as ten are killed, in a day, but they are so cowardly & unskillful in war that their conflicts are not generally bloody. A more implacable, deadly hatred cannot exist than what exists between the different tribes of this peopleThey may most truly be said to be "implacable, unmerciful.'1 What is to be our lot is very uncertain. We have sometimes fears within while there are fightings without, but they are a people given to so much falsehood, and so easily alarmed that we know not when or how much we are in danger. At any rate we dwell in a strong city for God is for us and who can be against us? This evening our little band observed the Lords Supper. It was a sweet season to me. I preached from Prov.if.23. May the Master of the feast ever attend us with his blessing in this lonely land, and keep us near the fountains of his grace. Nov. 3. V One of us still endeavours to say something to the people every Sabbath, but it is awkwardly spoken & imperfectly understood. We endeavour too in our daily intercourse with the people to call their attention to divine things, though for want of a knowledge of their language, what we say is very general and not very clear to them. We can however tell them that their Gods are lies and no Gods- that Jehova is the only true Gotl. We can also tell them that many of their customs & actions are evil, such as stealing, lying, filthy talk, fighting, evil speaking, adultery & the whole tribe of tabus, etc. But scarcely any effect of our example or instructions is yet perceptable. When we tell them their gods are tivaua (false), they reply that our God is tivaua, and has no power. Sometimes they will challenge us to cure Hape, the sick chief, and then they will break their tabus- They assert that their gods are powerful and will cite instances without number in which their power has been exhibited in killing men, in saving them, etc. But their �- 35 is another sin that rims wide & deep, and what is remarkable many of them with whom I have conversed contend that it is good to steal though they are fully sensible of its evil tendencies. This prevalence of theft is one source of the extreme poverty of the people. When we urge them to cultivate their lands and raise potatoes, fowls, etc. they reply “ what is the use, when it will be all stolen "from us"? They care not either to have any more property than they can either carry around with them, or have constantly under their eyes We often see a man with a knife fastened on a string around his neck, an old spoon or something else by way of ornament fastened on the same, with a long spear in his hand and this constitutes his fortune as far as household or personal property is concerneds Moreover it is much as he desires since more would be cumbersome to him, and require more care than he is willing to bestow upon it. But no sin grows more rank here than coveteousnesss They seem to look with a coveteous eye on every thing they see, that pleases their fancy, although if it were given them, they would not keep it a day, or return any thanks to the donors Such however is their indolence that their desire for property does not create industry. It is painful to witness the evil effects of the influence of foreigners on this people- I mean not the foreigners who reside amongst them but those who have visited them. Though they cannot understand a sentence of decent English many men, women & children have learned the most obscene & blasphemous words in our language. Their mouths are litterally "full of cursing & bitterness, & the poison of asps is under their tongues"- 0 that the time had come when the abundance of the sea shall be converted unto God, then seamen instead of spreading abroad among those who are already bad enough firebrands, arrows & death, will carry with them the sweet savour of the gospel. Oct. 13 . It is also true of this people that their feet are swift to shed blood, & the way of peace they have not known- Three days ago a company of Iaipis came to the head of this valley in order to procure a victim for sacrifice. They lay in ambush with their muskets until "several" this tribe, not suspecting, came along the path by which they lay, when they fired but missed their aim, and the others made their escape though narrowly. The fact is their hearts are full of war; it occupies a great part of their conversa­ tion, and thoughts- Muskets, powder & balls are in the greatest demand, though they are so unskillful as to be able to do but little injury on either side with all their apparatus of war. 27. The atmosphere is still filled with rumours of war. A re­ port is now abroad that the Iaipis & Iaioans intend to make war speedily against this bay & the Hapas. The Iaua of the Iaioans is �- 37 m«« feelings towards their gods are rather those of fear than of reverence & love; When challenged to show wherein their Gods show any love to them, they are at a stance & can make no reply. I have lately heard some of them openly say that their gods are false & bad- that they eat men, etc. and that Jehova is the true God. They have so little regard for truth however, that I have but little confidence in such expressions, especially when made in my presence. Some of the people however are evidently becoming ashamed of their foolish tabus. Whatever has been carried on mens shoulders is tabu for the women to pass over, and as I saw some women a few days ago passing along a path where some bread-fruit leaves were scattered which had been carried by the men, and carefully removing the leaves before them & laying them aside, I spoke to them, & told them how foolish they were, they were evidently embarrassed, and said by & by the tabu will be done; They said they were kikino (bad)Qne thing is evident that the tabus are very oppressive to the women, much more so than to the men, and therefore they will be likely first to cast them off. Indeed it is not difficult now to persuade many of the women to violate a tabu, provided no men are present, but as they are so much in favor of the men, they are interested to uphold them and therefore will deride & abuse severely any who will break them. When the men make a feast, they take care to carry all this food into a tabu house, whither the women cannot go, and there they will feast day after day, while their families at home are suffering from hunger, not because there is no food, for natures God has provided abundance of that in this land but because they cannot climb the bread-fruit trees & get it. And when the husband comes home at night after feasting & carousing all day, he will throw himself down on his mat and say his belly is full, and how can he clim£ a bread-fruit tree now? 7th. Mo-- Today moved into our new house- It has been a day of care & bustle and yet one attended with many pleasant feelings. Our situation has heretofore been extremely uncomfortable, our room small, crowded & exposed continually to the noise, filthy language, intrusions & theft of the natives, the inconvenience attending our cooking out in the public street, where our wives, if they ventured out, were liable to be insulted and maltreated, and above all in the case of my own family our little Caroline, now fifteen months and just acquiring language, was becoming familiar with native sounds and learning native words much faster than our own, that we have looked sometimes with almost a feverish impatience to the time when we could find some relief in a more comfortable house and a more retired situation. To this day therefore we have looked with no or­ dinary anticipations of relief, and yet we have feard that the transportation of our goods tho the distance is not over ten rods �- 38 might so excite the cupidity of the natives as to expose them to plunder or a great deal of theft but we had less difficulty than we anticipated; though we have found it necessary to use the utmost care & vigilance in our power in removing our things. While two or three stout men carried, some of us remained in the room we left and others in the new house, as watchers. Nothing has yet been stolen, whatever may happen hereafter. 29. For several days past the very atmosphere has been filled with roumers of war- Blood-shed & death constitute the almost entire con versation of both natives & foreigners, and the latter have been so alarmed as to keep watch all night, lest their enemies come upon them while asleep. The first report was that the Iaipis had formed an alliance with the Iaioans to make war on the Iayis and extermi­ nate them wholly. It seems however this is nothing more than idle talk of which there is not a little afloat continually. At any rate we have seen no good evidence as yet that such an alliance has been formed - - It has also been reported day after day that the Iaipis intend coming by night in twelve canoes to obtain a victim in this valley. It has also been said that the Iaipis have threatened to come & burn our houses while we are asleep, because we live amongst the Ieis and are regarded as their friends. The channel through which these reports pass is the relativesbf the Ieis, who live amongst the Iaipis, & communnicate with their friends here. This is a people so much given to falsehood, and have so little else to do but talk, that it is difficult for us to know how much danger we are in, or whether we are in any or not. At any rate we dwell in a strong city for the Lord is our refuge & rock: In Him we may trust tho the heathen rage and plot destruction against us. *T Dec. 3. Hape who has long been ill seems to be fast approaching his end on earth, which occasions some new exhibitions of heathenism: He lies in a small house, which is at particular times filled with women who come to wail over him. But their tears do not appear to be those of very deep-rooted affection as they may be seen sitting with their hair all disshiveled, the tears streaming from their eyes and they uttering the loudest lamentations over their sicK chief, and in a minute or two the same individuals are seen laughing as loud as they were crying before, and indulging themselves in levity & folly; The heathen are without natural affection. The way the men express their sorrow is by beating drums, blowing conchs, clapping hands, singing songs, etc. In the night season they sometimes keep up a hedious & distressing noise during a great part of the night to the no small annoyance of their neighbors. �- 39 Hape is likely to die as he has lived a heathen. He evidently clings to his idolatry & superstition and has no proper ideas of what is before him. When asked what he thinks of Jehoval, he replies that he is good, but will not allow that his gods are false & cruel, or that the tabus are foolish. He would believe in Jehova he says, if he would cure him and so would all the people: But they say if Jehova is so great and good, why does he not cure Hape? In that case they say they will all take him as their God, & break their tabus. if. T <?c ts We were aroused this morning about 3 oclock by the firing of guns, the blowing of chonks, the beating of drums, and heathen songs & clapping of hands, the meaning of all which we well understood. Such performances usually attend the death of any important person, and in this case Hape was supposed to be just expiring he however did not expire until about 7 0.clock. About that time I walked down to see him as I heard he was still alive but he had breathed his last & two men were just carrying him out of the house in which he lay into a tabu house in order to wash him and dress him. There heathenism began to exhibit a scene such as I have never before witnessed or had any proper notions While a few men were attending to the corpse, the women commenced a loud wailing accompanied with dancing on the stone pavement before the house, throwing up their arms with a quivering motion of the hand: At the same time throwing off all their garments and exposing themselves in the most indelicate manner possible & without the least apparent modesty; But what rendered the scene most shocking of all, was their cutting them­ selves with sharp stones. Two sisters of the deceased chief sat wailing & sometimes dancing and thus gashing their bodies until the blood ran trickling down them as though they had been wounded in battle. As soon as the news spread almost the whole population of this valley & some from neighbouring valleys assembled, the women dressed in fine white tapa & some with beautiful head-dresses, made of fine birds feathers, human hair, and white tapa, in order to express their regard for their departed friend, and the men dressed in all the fine things they could collect: The part they perform is beating of drums, singing, or chanting, clapping of hands, and sometimes yelling in the most terrific manner. This too is an occasion of great feasting: ten hogs are to be killed tomorrow, and a large number perhaps 30 cowfish (a sort of fish much resembling the porpoise, only of a darker colour & larger) besides other small fish have been procured for the occasion. The noise of drums, songs, shouts and clapping of hands with the loud wailings and dis­ gusting performances of the women have been kept up all day, until my heart aches through & through over the the follies & pollutions of the heathen around me. About 10 o.clock Mr. Alexander and I walked down to witness what was passing in the crowd that had assembled, and there were from twelve to twenty women dancing shamelessly in the burning sun, with all their unseemly parts uncovered, and evidently gratified to be gazed upon by admiring �Vo - - spectators- In this way they express their regard for the deceased person though it is not very easy to trace the connexion between the action & the object, especially since there is not the slightest appearence of grief to be seen in the countenances of the performersThe whole performance in fact partakes more of the nature of a farse than any thing else. Not only the most prominent performers, but even the nearest relatives of the deceased are seen wailing aloud apparently in an agony of grief, and the next moment laughing as heartily and acting with as much levity as though nothing was the matter. The whole scene is most distressing to a civilized man to behold & much more to Christian- Alas for apostate.1 what is without a revelation? into what excesses will he not run.1 how low will he sink in folly, pollution, & crime! 5. jj)«c.f8^ The performance of funeral rites has continued all night without cessation and with rather more noise & tumult than in the day time. The same individuals however do not perform all the time, but the rites are kept up by fresh companies from other parts of the island. As the consequence probably of yesterdays excesses in wailing, dancing, etc. in so much heat, two women last (night?) expired, and one of them is now stretched alonside of Hape. But last night about 12 o.clock a messenger brought tidings to our ears which produced no little agitation in our bosoms. The tidings were that Morrison an Englishman who has lived here for seven or eight years, and whose name is mentioned in Stewarts Visit to the South Seas, was apparently dying. As he lived about 3A- of a mile from us on the other side of the valley, and the road very rough, it was sometime before Mr. Alexander & I arrived where he was, but on our arrival we found that the sad news was too true. Not a symptom of life remained though he had laid down as well and rather better than usual as he has been for some time complaining of rumatie pains. We have endeavoured to bu^y his remains in as Christian a manner as possible, for the sake of example to the natives as well as out of regard to the individual. While depositing the body in the grave a native friend of the deceased presented a roasted pig, to be deposited by the coffin lest his friend should suffer from hunger. This is a silent admonition to us all to be prepared for death at all hours. Morrison after he fell asleep as usual, never spoke after. The cause of his death I suppose to have been apoplexy. May the Lord bless these solemn warnings to us all! The funeral rites of Hape still continue unabated. The whole has become a scene of feasting, drunkenness, indecency, & reveling. 8. The noise of drums, songs, and the coarse melancholy sound of the chonk (the most doleful of all sounds) still remind us even in the hours of night that we are in a heathen land: But we hope for a cessation soon, as the people from Hapa have had there turn, �{-pec ■ '* - hi - and the Iaioans are now taking theirs, with which the koika will terminate. There being a great many strangers about, I have spent a good deal of time for a few days in conversing with them on the subject of their religion, their human gods, their idols, tabus, etc. but they universally defend them with all their cruelties & absurdities to the utmost of their power. Their understandings are so darkened & their prejudices so deeply rooted that it is difficult to pursue any train of reasoning on any subject with them, or to confine their attention for any length of time to one subject— much more to an unwelcome one, and therefore we can do little yet but use positive assertion, which goes but little ways against such ignorance & prejudice. They ascribe the death both of Morrison & Hape to the power of their gods and one declared to me that one of their gods would kill Jehovah by and by- Some admit that Jehovah is a true God, but not the only true God. Being the sabbath we had divine service this morning in Hapes house, and a larger number of people were present than on any former occasion. In the crowd were the old Iauahauia, mentioned in Stewarts letters, the principal chief & human god of Iaioa, and a chief from the Iaipis who are at war with the Ieis, (as on such occasions there is a cessation of hostilities) together with a number of chiefs and strangers from other parts of the island. They appeared attentive while Br. Alexander declared & applied to them the ten commandments, and many of them repeated them aloud as he delivered them. The truth came close on the old Ieiua, but he had taken too much kava (an intoxicating herb) to be much disturbed or moved by it. We have Marquesian in interest- On in the native translated three verses of a Hawaian hymn into the singing of which the natives take considerable last Sabbath also I made my first attempt to pray language, but I am obliged to keep very near shore- As Marquesians never bury their dead Hape still lies, though putrid, in the house which we formerly occupied in which for want of a better we are obliged to hold divine service. A kind of trough made by hollowing out the half of the trunk of a large tree, and smoothing it very handsomely, is his coffin, in which he lies wrapped in large folds of tapa & ornamented around with long pieces of beautiful white tapa streching from his feet partly along his body & thence upward to the top of the house, on which are fastened three large wreaths of long black feathers taken from the cock, ? several bunches of whales teeth, and a strip of scarlet bumbaget which is considered a most splendid ornaments All this is combined with braided green cocoanut leaf, and so arranged as to display no small degree of taste. �- 1+2 But the corpse was this morning brought out and washed so near our dwellings as to render our situation today almost in­ tolerable. Br. Alexander was obliged to take refuge in our house where the stench was as much as we could bare. Today had a long conversation with Iauahauia, the pretended god of Iaioa. Our topic was his system of idolatry, his pretentions to supernatural power, his tabu, and the vices of the people, as well as the claims of Jehovah to be the true God, and only God- The vices of his people the old man did not hesitate to condemn though he is perhaps as much given to them as any man on the island, but for his wooden gods, his tabus, and his own supernatural power, he contended with a decisian and a zeal worthy of any cause. He was not however at all out of humour with me for telling him that his idols were nothing but carved wood fit for fuel only, his tabus foolish and absurd, and his own pretensions false. He wished to have me go to Iaioa and live with him, and teach him, but it is evident that he is looking more after the “ loves (loaves?) & fishes," than after the golden treasures of true wisdom. In the afternoon I spent a half an hour in conversation with a number of chiefs and people from Iaioa, and was at least gratified with their attention to what I said. The old Iaua as a mark of regard has exchanged names with me. lb. My time has for some time been principally occupied in endeavouring to acquire the language & teach the natives to read. As soon as the necessary family duties of the morning are over, I take my seat in my room appropriated for native company, and there converse with all who may come in, men women and children: Whenever a new word occurs, I write it down with the meaning if I can find it & if not, leave it to be sought for afterwards. I endeavour to vary the conversation as much as possible in order to take the wider range through the language but usually turn to something connected with morals or religion, in order to acquire a facility in speaking on those subjects as soon as possible. Our attempts to teach the natives the use of letters have hitherto been almost fruitless. A company may call to-day and learn a few of the letters of the alphabet but we may not see the same individuals again for a week or a month, until they have for­ gotten the very first letter. So every day we have pretty much a new set of scholars, and when they do call it is no small diffi­ culty to engage their attention for even a moment. They wd much rather gaze about the room, talk about something filthy or trifling, or more commonly lay down and sleep, than attempt to learn. Some of them are very bright and with application wd learn rapidly but many especially among the adults are as stupid as blocks. Their confirmed habits of indolence, their fondness for sensual pleasure, as well as their unsteady fugutive mode of life operate much against their improvement in any way. �- 1+3 - 15 - Sabbath 1)ee Today we have been at our wits end to know where to hold worship. Our usual place, has been Hape’ s house, because there we generally have the largest audience, but today that place has been intollerable on account of the stench arising from his dead body. It has been so for several days although the natives both sleep &neat as near him as they can get, and regard it as honour­ able so to do, Hape being a high chief- Even in our own houses which are from 8 to 10 rods off, we are often reminded that we are in the "region & shadow of death"- The smell is insupportable when the wind blows in our direction, but providentially it usually blows another wayWe finally held worship this forenoon in Mr. Parkers house where a few natives had assembled. It was my turn to conduct the exercise, and after singing a native hymn, I attempted to tell them of the goodness of God Jehovah and contrast it with the crueltys and bloody rites of their gods. Some sat & seemed to listen to what was said but others talked & laughed, and ridiculed: And some were disposed to quarrel demanding in the midst of the discourse who it was that killed Morrison.’signifying that it was their gods and not Jehoval. No small amount of patience is requisite to preach to such an audience: Not unfrequently we cannot be heard at all for the interruption occasioned by laughing, talking, jesting, rideculing, quarreling and filthy noises of the company. Dec. 29 Our ears are again assailed by rumours of war. Our neighbours have been thrown into considerable trepidation by a report the Iaioans & Iaipis have united to come upon them in arms, after they shall have routed the people of Aditoka another small valley- This is a favourable time to turn their attention to the source of their wars & enmities-viz.their false god who demand human victims, and I endeavoured to improve the oppertunity yesterday in private con­ versation & today in my sermon, I endeavered to show the people the transcendent superiority of Jehova over their human gods and then told them when they cast away their gods their wars would cease and their fears with them. They said tiatohu kikino to matau AtuaTrue, bad are our godsB Many of them acknowledge that their gods are the source of all their wars, but yet say they are powerful and they are afraid of their displeasureI am satisfied that the entire population are or have been cannibals. A few days ago in conversation with a few individuals considerably advanced in years, something like the following dialogue took place- "When your ffaua or godman dies, what is the first thing to be done- Ans- We seek a heaka or human victims Where will you get him? Waihoi? Iaipi nehe- io Iaioa hehe: where indeed from the Iaipis perhaps, from Iaioa perhaps— When you have obtained a human victim: what then? Haika matou: we worship our god (that is done by clapping hands, singing, beating drums, etc) When this is done what is the next thing;- "Kaikai te auaua*’ eat the man: heho eat him? the people back towards the mountain in �this valley. What are their names? Here two or three old women sitting by pointed to the individuals with whom I was conversing and said "these men eat the victim." At this the one man engaged held down his head & smiled as though he was puzzled, but said nothing. By and by he said "with us it is good to eat men but with you it is bad." January 3d 183^ Last night at half past 10 we became the happy parents of a X little son. Providence has smiled upon us, and may the young immortal commited to our charge grow up under his fostering care to be an instrument of good in the world and an air of glory here­ after. List of My Books taken May 2*fth 1832 vol. Library of Useful Knowledge 5 Eberles Mat. Modica 2 Horne on the Psalms 1 1 Goods book of nature Jahn's Archeology 1 1 Stewarts Philosophy Botany 1 Talors Holy living & dying 1 Millers Essay on the duty of a ruling Elder 1 1 Paleys Nat. Theo. Woodbridge's Geog. 1 1 Worcesters History 10 Edwards Works Ernesti on Interpretation 1 2 Josephus Prideeauxs Con 3 Euclid 1 Paynes Elements 1 Virgil 1 Blakes Nat. Phil. 1 Gastons collections 1 Fabers Dif. of Infidelity 1 do do of Romanism 1 Paleys Evidences H. Newell Millaers Ch. Hist. Wilkins Astronomy Village Sermons Larger Catechism Infant S. Hymn book Am. first class-book Chemistry 1 1 5 1 3 1 1 1 1 Continued Fishers Catechism Mem. of Mrs. Judson Butlers Analogy Elements of History Markii Med. Payson's Sermons Alexander on the Canon of S. Memoirs of Payson Memoirs of Legh Richmond Cecils Remains Help of Xi^n Examination Roman Antiquities Alexanders Geo. of Bible Hulls lectures on Grammar Urquharts life Fabers dif. of Romanism Cowpers Poems Woods on Baptism Family Monitor Tribute to mem of Pilgrims American Chesterfield Childs Expositor Beauties of K. White Bible Confession of Faith Walkers Dictionary Lords Supper Tylers History Bickerstett on prayer Flavel on the heart Kirk White Stewarts Heb. grammar Tales of a Traveller Help to Genesis 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 �»*5 Continued Continued Hales Geography Catlins Theology Cases of Conscience Bible Life of Scott Paradise lost Self Knowledge ? Cornett Weisome u ' Pilgrims Progress Church members guide Hume & S*s Hist, of Eng. General class-book History of U.S. Baxters, S's Rest Beauties of Shakespere Pollocks course of time Am. popular lessons Life of H. Martyn Crudens Concordance Mich. Heb. Bible Simonis’ s Lexicon Guide to peace Alexanders hymns Dwights do Murrays Grammar Weeks Catechism Walkers Dictionary Bucks Theo. Die. Wheelers Compend of Hist. ,**Vi Manuel of duf aut schools Miss. Gazetteer' Greek lexicon Bush’ s Life of Mohamed Revival sermons Webbers Mathematics Flavel’ s Touchstone Campbell on the gospels Hornes Introduction Stewarts Commentary Birds Sermons Buchans Dom. Med. Grunds Solid Geometry Do Plane geometry Jamiesons Rhetoric -tea Musieu Sacra Handal & Hadyn^mu. Popes Essay on man Village Hymns Babington on EduGoldsmiths Nat. Hist. Preachers Manuel Jamiesons Logifr Mem. of Mrs. Huntington Jays Exercises Johnsons Dictionary 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Peter Parley’ s Geo. Hist, of Redemption 7 Schlensners Lexicon Chalmers Evidences Alexanders do Blairs Lectures Night Thoughts Beecher on Intemperance SermonsT on Sabbath Salvation made sure Bible Henry Wilhelm Childs Expositor Swans Letters on miss. Hames Lectures Tollicoffer on EduHomes Redeemers tears Willistons Sermons Stewarts Visit to S. Seas Right to read S. defended Picteti Theologia Coleburns Sequal All religions Bonycastles Algebra Hamilton on Baptism 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Books taken from the circulating Library of the MissionMissionary Herald from 1822 to 1830 Martyns Sermons Orations on Washington Ecclesiastical Catechism by McLeod Christian Orator rv Sacra Pdivata View of Heresies Knoxes Essays Panoplist 3d & 5th vols. 1+ Latin Dictionary 2 Ellis’ s Pol- Researches 1 Robinson’ s Lexicon 1 Tour around Hawaii 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 �J u t a f 4 .( i f . k6 - 5 tc t-.('u The sweet potatoe here is small and indifferent, and the peaches want that delicious flavour wh. they possess in N. America. Visited also the convent of St. Antonio, situated on the brow of a hill back of the Empirial Palace, was introduced by a servant into a small but beautiful garden in the midst of which stood a large font of holy water,- was introduced also into several chapels in the same hugh building, and impressed much with the splendor there exhibited- Alas how much pains will men take to adorn temples made with hand in order to secure heaven, but how little will they take adorn the heart- the seat of holiness, & the fountain of life! But a few steps from this convent unwitnessed, a most dis­ gusting scene- In a large bason, supplied from a fountain with water, stood perhaps 100 negroes washing clothes, men women & children, but chiefly women, some were entirely naked, others partly and some with their clothes tied up around their waist. This proves the state of morals in that place to be deplorable, for who that possess­ es the least sense of delicacy could contemplate such a spectacle without disapprobation and disgust. During my absence on Wednesday Mr. Ker, an English merchant sent a boat manned by five strapping negroes to convey us all to his country residence at Praya-Vermilia, near Boata Fogo Beach. Several of our company were absent, and it was inconvenient for others to comply at that time with the gentlemans kind request; But Br. Forbes & wife, Mrs. Lyon & Mrs. Armstrong consented to go with to. Wilson, Mr. Ker's messenger, and enjoy his hospitality. On Thursday a boat was sent for the remainder of us, and we all had a delightful visit- We passed close along the base of the Sugar Loaf and the adjacent mountain and landed on Praya VerMilia beach. It was truly enchanting to contemplate the scenery around us. No pen is adequate to describe it. Mr. Ker’ s mansion is situated in a deep and firtile valley, with a range of lofty and irregular mountains on each; The Corcovado elevates its lofty peak in full view, while the clouds roll along and hang in sublime confusion around its top. The sides and very tops of these mountains are covered with beautiful virdure; the stately cocoa-nut grows luxuriant­ ly and flowers abound- Upon the whole they present a most grand appearance, and are well calculated to impress the mind with the majesty and wonders of natures God. We spent the afternoon wh. was far advanced when we arrived in walking in Mr. Kers garden, (he being yet in the city) and de­ lighting ourselves with the fruits and flowers. The garden wants cultivation but still it afforded us much to contemplate the cinnamon tree, the clove, the pomgranate, etc. Early in the even­ ing we partook of a plentiful repast, and soon after Mr. Ker, in company with Mr. McKie, & capt. Ainly, returned from the city. I was much pleased with all of them both as gentlemen & Christians. Mr. Ker appeared to be truly cordial and in his hospitality, and pious in his conversation. And what deserves notice, his peculiar senti­ ments in regard to the second coming of Christ did not seem to �-if7 - prevent the exercise of his kind feelings towards us. After prayer we repaired to our vessel leaving Mr. & Mrs. Lyman who was unwell, at Mr. Ker's house, while we shd be in port. Mr. Ker insisted upon our all coining to visit him again on the following Sab. eve. the 22d. After attending worship on board the Inscaloosa, Capt. Chase, under the Bethel flag where Br. Alex­ ander preached to a very respectable congregation of seamen and some English residents, most of our co. were conveyed in a large boat such as Mr. Stewart describes, to Mr. Kers where it fell to my lot to preach. It afforded me much pleasure to declare the truths of the Gospel in that destitute land. My text was heb.l2.1lf: Several of the ship-masters, Capts. Chase, Holbrook, Phillips, Hardie, & Swain were present and several english neighbours. The meeting was interesting and solemn; After tea we returned again to our vessel. Several of our co. visited Mr. Ker once or twice dur­ ing the two following weeks; Br. Emerson & Forbes preached there on two evenings to small audiences, and on one afternoon Mr. Ker exhibited his sentiments on the second coming of X. We experienced very much kindness from the Capts above mentioned; Their services & those of their boats were at our bidding: Capt. Hardie, being an intimate friend of some of my friends in Balt, showed me & mine marked attention. Br. Alex=- & wife & my f & wife dined with him on the Laffayette and enjoyed our visit much. Part of our co. on one afternoon visited Capt. Holbrooks vessel, with whom I was much pleased- � https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/52ce8e3fb08c2b56333adade6a9b54f0.pdf 54b936f6b56c7e27c85e5d68fe83f051 PDF Text Text i . JOURNAL OF MR. ARMSTRONG ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI - MISSIONARY HERALD, July 1838, p. 244 (The first entry in the journal given below was made by Mr. Armstrong on the 10th of June, 1857, immediately after his return from the general meeting of the brethren for business at Honolulu, on the island of Oahu.) (M.H. heading - General Seriousness at Wailuku - Improvement at Molokai.) On our return we find our people at Wailuku in an interesting state. They almost devoured us with kindness on our landing, and many who have long been shy of us, and stupid as to the concerns of the soul, now draw nigh to present their aloha, love. Meetings are full and uncommonly solemn. Even among the children there are very encouraging appearances. Many are tender and evidently thoughtful. Some very aged persons, too, are thinking on their ways. I have noticed several, who have been apparently lost in insensibility and mental darkness, when they come to meeting, press through the crowd so as to get a seat near the desk, and give the most watchful attention during the whole service. Several very old men have called to converse on the things of religion, and appear to feel some concern for their souls. How interesting and animating to see these old people, some of whom have lived three score years in unbroken moral darkness, and under nil the hardening, stupifying, degrading influences of one of the lowest forms of heathenism, now in their old age, groping their way to the gates of heaven, and feeling after that blessed God, of ?hom they were so long ignorantl %■ heart melts within me when I look upon their hoary hairs and furrowed cheeks. Can such almost literally dry bones live? Can an old sinner - an old heathen sinner, hardened by time, ignorance, pre­ judice and habit, repent and be saved? Yes, this is all possible, and may it prove to be actual fact in the case of this antiquated group* One poor old man, whose locks are white as wool, and who walks leaning on his staff, (I should think from his appearance he is as old as ninety) came in today. He appeared very poor, had nothing on but a piagle piece of dirty native cloth around his shoulder, but his countenance was animated, and he spoke feelingly. He said, "I was a lad in the reign of Kahe-Kili, and I waw the wars of Tamehameha, but I have lived till just now, without knowing right and wrong. Now, behold, when I am bent with age and lean upon my staff, light has broke over mel Very stranget Formerly it was all dark and bad, now I see a little." I feel reproved for my want of faith in regard to these old people, for I confess they appeared to me heretofore as hopelessly gone. What that lies in the line of his mercy cannot the grace of God accomplish? July 20. 1957. I have just returned from Molokai where I spent a few days with Mr. Hitchcock in a protracted meeting. We had a good meeting, though not so strongly marked with solemnity as some I have attended. It commenced on Thursday and closed on Sabbath evening. Six or seven hundred attended daily and on Sabbath there were over one thousand present. I could not but be gratified with tjie improvement at the Molokai station since I visited it; three years ago. Instead of the low, long, narrow, dirty, thatched meeting house, in which the congregation then worshipped, they have now a spacious stone meeting-house, one story high, with a convenient pulpit and glass windows, carpeted and ceiled with mats, and every way comfortable. Instead of no schoolhouse at all, "tjhere is now a stone one of prodigious dimensions, furnished with desks and feenchess instead too of the small grass dwelling, standing "all out of doors", there is now a comfortable stone cottage, enclosed by a stone wall, which takes in grouriiil enough for a garden and yard. The natives too have gathered in around the station, built more comfortable houses, some of stone, others in the �Armstrong Journal -21- old style. Neither is the improvement confined to externals. Where there was no church at all in 18S2, there is now one consisting of forty members. There is also a daily school of children, under the care of Mr. and Mrs. Munn, of I think 170 scholars. The whole grouped together made a very pleasant impression upon my mind - the more so from the fact that I happened to have soent a few months at this station, when it was first taken. (M.H. heading "Writing again at W&iluku Mr. Armstrong adds-) (M.H. " - Meeting in behalf of Schools - Speech of Bartimeus) 26. This afternoon a meeting was held in our spacious meeting-house in behalf of schools. It was an interesting occasion - one of the most interesting that I have ever witnessed at Wailuku. On the ringing of the bell the house was soon crowded with people. Many no doubt came from curiosity, or because others came, and not because they felt interested in the object. As the meeting had been an­ nounced as a council, and any who wished were allowed to speak, I merely stated the object of it, viz. to consider the state of our common and station schools, and solicit the aid and co-operation of the parents and head men in sustaining them, accompanying the statements with some remateks on the importance to this na­ tion of thorough Christian education, and also on the increasing embarrassments of the Board in regard to funds; then invited any present who had any thought on this subject to speak it freely. Several arose in rapid succession and spoke with great animation. Among the speakers were several graduates from the high school who did themselves, and their alma mater too, much credit, by the manner in which they spoke of schools and ieducation. They told the people that the most unyielding obstacle to their improvement is their naaupo (ignorance,) and their raoonoo ole (want of re­ flection^! and besought the parents, if they were resolved as to themselves to dispise books and schools, that they would at least encourage their children to attend to them. Many good and sensible things were said, and well said, by these young mens but the most eloquent speaker arose last. This was Bartimeus, the s? me blind man who was the first convert on Maui, and I believe the first native that was baptised on the inlands* Some account of him has been given in Heralds of former years. He is regarded as an ardent Christian, and is, in my opinion, the most eloquent speaker lin the nation. His knowledge of the Scriptures as well as of general sub­ jects, /Is remarkable, considering his inability to read. No missionary among us can command Scripture more copiously and appositely, in an off hand effort, than he. Even the parts that have not been pointed in the native language seem to be familiar to Jftim, from melrely hearing them quoted in the pulpit and Bible class. But his mind,-and especially his memory, possess power of the very first order. On moral subjects he often evinces astonishing powers of discrimination in comoarison with mos/6 other natives. He is a short man and rather corpulent, very inferior in ap­ pearance whefc Sitting, but when he rises to speak, he looks well - stands erect, gesticulates with freedom, and pours forth, as he becomes animated, words in tor­ rents. He is perfectly familiar with the former as well as the present religion, Customs, modes of thinking, and in fact the whole history of the islanders, which enables him often to draw comparisons, make allusions, and direct appeals, with a power which no iforteigner will ever possess. Oja thjls occasion Bartimeus spoke with the most happy effect. Would that I had this as well as other addresses I have heard him make in writing. They would I think viejwith some of the best efforts of our Indian omtors; and in Christian sentiment ufould doubtless far surpass them. But he cannot write, and it is dif­ ficult for him to gather up his precise remarks after they have flown from his lips. �Armstrong Journal He pointed to th^multitudes of children who are running wild like the goats, without care or instruction, and not only so, but in most cases injured more by the filthy conversation and wicked conduct of their parents than by anything else. He reflected severely on the chiefs for their indifference in regard to schools. **e appealed to the great assembly, if they had looked on the happy effects of the gospel in these islands for seventeen years, and were yet unbe­ lieving as to the value of the instruction. He told them that civilized nations treated them and their chiefs as children, and domineered over them because they were so ignorant. But the point he illustrated with the happiest effect was the contrast between getting a Christian education now and a heathen education for­ merly. He said, nI have been twice educated. In the time of dark hearts, I learned the huda. (a native amusement, consisting of singing, drumming and danc­ ing, accompanied with shocking licentiousness;) and the lua, (the art of murder and robbery;) and the kake. (a language unintelligible to any but those who are initiated in its mysteries.) I learnt mischief in those days; and did it cost me nothing? Had we not to pay those mischievous teachers? Ah, think of the hogs and kapa and fish, and awa. and other things we used to give them. And we did it cheerfully. We thought it all well spent. But h6w is it now. Here are men of our own blood and nation, whose business is to teach us and our children good things - the things of God and salvation; how to read our Bibles, geographies, arithmetics, etc.; and ought we not cheerfully to support them? How can they teach, if they have nothing to eat and nothing to wear? Will they not soon get tired of this? Who can work when he is hungry? Let us take hold and help and do it cheerfully." On the conclusion of these remarks there was evidently much feeling in the assembly, and to test it I first called upon the parents, if they approved of schools and were willing to send their children regularly to them, to signify it. The whole assembly held up their hands. Again I called upon all who were willing to aid in the support of the teachers in the way of food particularly (for this is all‘ they have to give) to rise. About fifty rose. On the whole, I am not without hope that this meeting has given an impulse to our school operations which will be highly beneficial. July 1. The effect of the meeting has been manifestly good. Interest in schools is increasing. Barents bring their children voluntarily to have their names taken as scholars, and the teachers who were quite destitute are now supplied with food. The demands for books, especially Testaments, amounts almost to a clamor; and it takes up no mean portion of my time to sell them and keep account of them. Would that I were rid of this indispensable appendage to our work. The greatest trouble is to get the books into the hands of those who will profit by them, and get any thing in return for them which may be profitably used, so as to liquidate the book debt. Nine tenths of those who call for books have nothing to give in t>ay for them, but such as vegetables, fowls, mats or work, none of which can be turned to profitable account. We have therefore many things on our tables and about our yards and houses which we do not need, and would not have, were it not that we are obliged to take such things as we can get for books. We give no books away and nobody expects us to. (M.H. - Remarks on East Maui - Birth Place of Kaahumanu.) (Early in July Mr. Armstrong visited Hana, a new station recently taken by Messrs. Ives and Conde, on the eastern extremity of the island of Maui. After mentioning some of the difficulties and dangers encountered on the journey, and the kind inter- �Armstrong Journal -4- est manifested by the people whom they met on the way, he adds - ) It may be well here to make a general remark on the face of the country over which we passed. East Maui is little else than an immense pile or mountain, some 7,000 or 8,000 feet high, with a strip of flat or rather sloping land around its base, of a width varying from one to six miles. In many places the slope is so gradual that you cannot tell where the low land ceases and the mountain begins* The sloping land I have mentioned is by no means smooth on its surface. It is as uneven as possible. The whole side of the island from Haiku to Hana is a continued series of deep gullies with precipitous banks, streams of fine water, impenetrable masses of vines, shrubbery, grass, and brush-wood. In some places there is fine large timber, chiefly the apple and koQ, tree. Any one who has little confidence in his ability to travel on foot both up, down, and across; or little courage to endure hardships, will not wish to travel over this tract very often. On the other side of the island (the leeward) traveling is equally bad, perhaps rather worse. There is not so much wind and rain there, but there is intolerable heat, there are deep and numerous ravines, there is indescribable 'lava, and worse than all, there is a bad sea off the coast, I mention these things here that you may know the circumstances of the station about to be taken at Hana, It is remote and difficult of access by land or water* But Hana is a fine and populous district. I am more and more charmed with it every time I visit it, it is so richly and perpetually verdant. The growth of every thing is excessively luxuriant, the soil being evidently a recent decomposition of lava, of which a large quantity yet remains. The ascent from the water's edge to the top of the mountain is so gradual, and the surface so unbroken, that one could Almost ride on horseback up to the very clouds. The eye, too, after luxurating on the scen­ ery near at hand, may, in a clear day, fly across the channel and gaze upon the hoary pate of old Mauna Kea on Hawaii. That is a grant spectacle. It fairly swells one’ s bosom to behold it. Hana is the birth-place of Kaahumanu of blessed memory. Jeep I have stood upon the spot, and had some sweet moments in reflecting upon the wonders of sovereign mercy. How wonderfull An individual is born at Hana, the very end of the earth, (for the house stood on the very extremity of the island, and not two rods from the water's edge) - of high but heathen parents; brought up from her childhood in per­ fect familiarity with all that is corrupting, degrading, hardening, and darkening; consequently became one of the worst of human kind, haughty, filthy, lewd, tyranical, cruel, wrathful, murderous, and almost every thing else that is bad. So she lived for perhaps fifty years, and then, while sitting queen of this nation, feared and flattered by all, the grace of God reached her heart, and she put off the old man ttth his deeds. She reigned a few years as a Christian, constraining the very enemies of truth to admire her integrity, her regard for the poor, and her wisdom as a ruler, and died in 1852, praising God and the Lamb. How wonderful! while so many who are b o m of Christian parents, and are the subjects of prayer and care from childhood, become acquainted with the offers of the gospel only to dispise and disregard them. ^ The people of Hana seem to be much gratified with the prospect of having teach­ ers among them. They have, by order of the governor, built two native houses with yards around them, for their accommodation. On introducing the brethren, I asked if they felt happy in seeing these new teachers. They all signified at once, by lift­ ing the hand, that they were. I asked them if they would be friendly to their teach­ ers, protect them, assist them, build a meeting-house, etc. Without hesitation the whole assembly, of perhaps seven hundred persons, gave the same signal of assent. �Armstrong Journal -5- The schools at Hana are in a somewhat prosperous state. There is an ef­ ficient teacher there, a graduate of the high school and member of our church. He appears to be faithful, and will be a great help to the new brethren. There are also several others who have long been seeking the pono. and may be real Christians for ought I know. After spending two days with the brethren at Hana, and preaching several times to the people, my family needing me, I left them and set out for home in a canoe. But before we had fairly passed the mouth of the harbor, a high wave struck us,and in the twinkling of an eye we were all thrown into the sea, puffing and struggling in a high surf, like so many porpoises. But the wreck was seen by our friends on shore, and our friend Kaawai's canoe came to our relief with all speed. No lives were lost, and nothing of consequence lost, although the wailing and screaming of the women ashore was excessive. By the kindness of Kaawai, I pro­ cured another canoe and a new crew, and having borrowed some dry clothes, I set out a second time and in six hours after landed at Wailuku. We came before the trade-wind at a fearful rate, the canoe sometimes scarcely more than touching the tops of the waves. Fifty-six hours going and only six returning. (M.H. - Meetings at Wailuku - Manner of Preaching - Admissions to the Church) August 5, 1957. A protracted meeting of four days' continuance has just closed at Wailuku. It has been a season of interest and the results are to ap­ pearance encouraging. Professors are revived and some of the impenitent pricked in their hearts, I trust. The children and the aged received special attention with us, and it is remarkable that the most encouraging appearances are now seen in these two classes, who are in fact most different as to years, but niaut most alike as to character. Friends at home are sometimes desirous of knowing how we preach on these oc­ casions, and what is the most effectual method, according to our experience. Much might be said on this subject, but I cannot go into it now. As to the kind of preaching, it must, in order to be effectual, be simplicity itself. Not simplicity as folks in America usually understand it, but simple to the natives - the ideas 30 singled out and presented as to come right down upon his mind, as a well directed hammer comes down on the head of the nail. Another thing essential is, that the preacher be well acquainted with the native raindj understands the mode of thinking and feeling, knows what the man loves most dearly, and what he dreads with most horror} be able to lay his hand upon the secret spring of his sympathies, and lay open his own heart before his own eyes. This is of great importance in preaching any where, but especially here, where so few can assist themselves by their own reflections, and know so little of themselves. Without it, all is random work. There is perhaps no place on earth where a large assembly of people will come to­ gether and submit themselves so passively to a preacher as here. They as much as say to him when he rises, Here we are, and just as you see us; now do your best and say what you have in mind to. Therefore if the stony heart is broken up and tears of penitence begin to flow, the preacher or the truth and the 8pirit must do almost the whole. The class of subjects best adapted to protracted meetings here, are always those which relate distinctly to the character, death, and meditation of Christ, and the obligations which rest on all men to serve him supremely. �Armstrong Journal -6- Aug. 6, We have had a precious communion season today in our church. Thir­ teen were received to church fellowship, four of whom qre very old. One old woman entirely blind, but her eye of faith seems to be clear. Among them is the aged person of whom i spoke before. He is a man of rather large frame, and excellent features, but his head is perfectly white and his body curved with age. He has learned to read his Testament within the last few years, probably after he was four score years in the world, and living too in a district where the inhabitants have been peculiarly heathenish, and schools have till lately never flourished. None of the natives can tell how old they are, unless the more civilized part, and therefore the old man can give no account of his age. But he says he has seen a great many high chiefs rise and fall since he was a boy. On examination by Mr. Green and myself he appeared very well indeed. % s knowledge of scripture and other subjects is astonishing, considering where and how he has lived. It is but rarely he has ever seen or spoken to a missionary until very lately, but he says he has loved the teachers for a long time and has been seeking God in secret. These thirteen, with nine who were received to church fellowship in April, make twenty-two who have been received during the year. For this reward of our poor labors, let me be unfeignedly thankful to God, from whom comes all our suc­ cess. The whole number now in good standing in the church a Wailuku is fortyfive. As to their spiritual state, I can only say, there are but few of them who do not afford comfortable evidence of a change of heart. Some, however, have crept in unawares, and by their slothfulness and worldliness, give reason to fear that the "root of the matter is not in them." (M.H. Care for the Seminary - Examination of Schools - Little Boy at Haiku) Seot. 4 . Montlly concert. Our people made a collection of food for the sem­ inary at Lahainaluna. ^ne hundred and fifty bundles of pounded and roasted, or rather baked taro were brought in, worth twelve and a half cents a bundle. They have, however, contributed in all for that seminary and the female seminary since July some 250 bundles, worth in money#51.P0. This amount seems small, but for the people of Wailuku it is considerable. They are poor and oppressed and have very limited means of getting any thing for themselves. Most of those who contribute cannot afford even a single decent garment to appear in on the Sabbathj and during the week they wear nothing but a piece of flimsy kapa. But they give cheerfully and therefore will not be impoverished by it. God will not allow them to be. IS. Our efforts in behalf of schools have not been in vain. I proposed some five or six weeks ago to our people to make a doby-wall around the female seminary and save the Board the expense of it. Fifty men, old and young, cheerfully agreed to do it. So they have all turned out regularly every Monday and Thursday forenoon since, to work on the wall, and it is nearly completed. They make an excellent wall and will save the Board some #30 by it. Oct. 1 . Our volunteers still keep on at work as eheerfully as ever. They are now planting taro for the seminary, and seem to be deeply interested in it. They call the seminary their daughter, and say they must feed her that she may grow - a good idea: may they never let it slip. I hope this labor will turn to a good ac­ count also in a spiritual point of view. 10. We have recently examined the children's schools at Wailuku and Haiku. They never appeared so well at any previous examination. One thousand and one hun­ dred children from four to fifteen years of age were examined, and over five hundred of them may be called readers - some of them are excellent readers. About a hundred �Armstrong Journal -7- also evinced an accurate knowledge of the simple rules in arithmetic, have con­ siderable acquaintance with geography, and write a legible hand. Some also sing pleasantly, an art of which they are amazingly fond. The prospects of these schools were never brighter than now. Parents, contrary to what they once did, seem very willing their children should attend school, and some oblige them in their way to attend. The adult schools have also lately revived somewhat., in this district. The demand for Testaments is pressing still. Many of the people who can read are still destitute of a copy, and many who cannot read so as to profit by it are desirous of having one. Common school books also are in daily demand. In point of industry and civilization a few of the multitude make some pro­ gress. They are building better houses, work regularly with their hands, culti­ vate sugar-cane, hire out when they have opportunity; and those who have ac­ quired the art are industrious in spinning cotton. We are endeavoring to press the subject of industry more and more on the minds of the people, although there is no prospect of their becoming industrious under the present system of govern­ ment. One thing is remarkable among this people. When their honor or benevolence is appealed to, they will give to the utmost farthing. That is, those who make any pretensions to piety. If I wish to have a full monthly concert, I have only to give out notice a week previous that a collection of food, kapa, or something else will be taken up, Nov, 1 . I have recently spent four days in preaching to the people of Haiku, About one thousand attended the meetings daily, and some, I trust, will not soon cease to bless God for what he did for them on this occasion. Among others were several children of from ten to fourteen years old, who attended all the meetings and evidently felt deeply. In one little boy I was particularly interested. Sit­ ting in my little grass cottage late at night, rather weary and more than half asleep, I felt a soft hand patting me on the knee. On waking up I perceived it was a young boy of perhaps ten years old, who sat on the mat before me. He ap­ peared to be much concerned about something, and I asked him what he wanted. He said, "I have a thought," What is your thought? "This is my thought, I have today found out that I am very wicked and I am afraid of God's anger," What is your sin that distresses you so much? "This is it, I never loved the Savior who has loved me so long and so much. This is what makes me afraid. You told us today that those who did not love the Savior will be damned in hell forever. Then I saw my sin: then I was afraid, for I have not regarded him." The lad appeared exceedingly solemn during the whole meeting and expressed his determination hereafter to love and serve the Redeemer. How he is now I know not, as I have not seen him for sev­ eral weeks, but I am told he is still serious and consistent, considering his child­ hood. I feel more and more the importance of laboring for the immediate conversion of children as well as adults. What will all our schools, books, and teachers amount to, until the scholars are united to Christ by faith? How week we are at this stationl Never was the harvest so plenteous, ripe and inviting; and never were the laborers so weak. Here are three congregations of one thousand each, with a Sabbath school of 400 or 500 children at each, all in sight of Wailuku, though fourteen miles off} while there is no one but my unworthy self at liberty to preach to them and teach them. Never did I feel so much the need of more help. For some reason or other there has been great increase of attention to the �Armstrong Journal -8- raeans of grace within the past year throughout all this region. Congregations on the Sabbath, Bible classes, and Sabbath schools never were so full as now. (M.H. - Public Spirit - Further Admissions to the Church - Baptism.) Rov. 2. The walls of a doby-house for lodging-rooms for the female boarding scholars, have been erected in front of the former building, at cost of about $120, and the people about us have assembled today to cover it. At seven o' clock fifty men and twice as many children, perhaps, had collected for the work and by two o'clock one whole side with a ranal. or porch, was handsomely thatched with grass, all the materials being previously collected, except the grass, which was chiefly brought by the children. The house is 180 feet long and fourteen wide, containing nineteen snug little rooms. The people appear to be really cheerful in doing what they can to forward our work. No urgent appeal was made to them ko do this job gratuitously, but simply a notice was given that the work was ready and needed to be done. Our chief, who is not a pious man, offered to call out men to assist; but I refused, preferring that all such work should be done on the voluntary principle. I am satisfied if the people of Walaiku had the means, with their present feelings they would at once relieve the American churches of the burden of our support. But they are, with two exceptions, quite poor - most of them so poor as to make one's heart ache to look upon their condition. Neither is there any prospect or probability of its being much imppoved until the form of govern­ ment is changed, _5. Sabbath. Our quarterly communion of the Lord's suoper was celebrated today. Three persons were received to the entire privileges of the church,and two children were baptised. It is amazing how few children are or can be offered for baptism, I do not baptise on an average ten a year, and some of these are adopted children, in a church of forty-eight members. Many about us appear now-a-days to be setting their affections on things above, A number who eighteen months ago were shockingly immoral, are now ap­ parently serious. But there is such an overweaning and unaccountable desire on the part of most to get into the church, without being much concerned about their fitness for church membership, as to excite continual feelings of jealousy in regard to their professions, and induce us to proceed with trembling caution in selecting candidates for church membership. It is hard to find out who is who, among such a people. A long and intimate acquaintance is necessary to come at their real character. Most of the people who attend meeting think they are converted already, and to produce a contrary impression is the first thing to be aimed at and the most difficult to effect. More than half ofmy preaching, I think, is directed to this single point, viz, to show the people that they are not Christians, (M.H. Remarkable rise and fall of the sea.) 8. A strange phenomenon appeared last evening in our neighborhood - one which may require the skill of the learned to account for. At about seven o'clock in the evening, the waves of the ocean just opposite our station, at a small harbbr, gradually receded from the shore to a distance of some fifteen or twenty rods, �Armstrong Journal -9- leaving multitudes of fishes bare upon the ground, so that the children observ­ ing it ran and picked some of them upj - leaving a small schooner also, which was at anchor in the harbor, without sufficient >fe*arfcer to float her completely, and the wave slowly formed itself as it were into an embankment, or as the natives said, a "steep precipice." Then, as if having collected strength enough for the onset, the wave rushed back upon the beach, overflowed the banks, and carried away the entire village of twenty-six native grass houses, with all their effects and inhabitants, some forty or fifty rods inland, throwing most of the wrecks of houses, broken canoes, fowls, beasts, men, women, and children into a small lake of perhaps three miles in circumference, which lay immediately inland from the village. The rush of the wave was so sudden and unexpected, that the inhabitants of the village, unlike Lot in Sodom, had no warning whatever, except a few who seeing the sea receding from the shore suspected a corresponding reflux, flid in­ land in season. But it is not easy for water to baffle a native. This being the element of which he is most fond, and with which he is quite familiar ifc all seasons. Some swam single-handed with the waves. Others took their children in their arms. Others the sick on their backs, and bore them up until the water ceased from the earth. One man took his old mother on his back and swam with her until he reached the dry land, but laying her down on the ground, he found she was dead. Another poor old woman, having no one to assist her, and it being dark, got into the small lake and was drowned. These, strange to tell, are all the lives that were lost. But it does not appear so strange to us who are acquainted with the expertness of natives in the water. Even the little children spend a great part of their time in this element. After the sea began to swell over the banks, the progress of the waves does not appear from the accounts of the natives to have been very rapid, until they arrived at a certain stage; for one man found the water coming into his house, seized his child and ran so as to escape the inundation entirely; but arriving on the summit of a small sand bank, he looked back and saw the whole village,in­ habitants and all, moving towards him, some riding on the tops of their houses, some swimming, and all screaming most frightfully. One circumstance was ranch in their favor, the moon shed a gentle light upon the whole scene, The wave which swept the village was the heaviest and highest and reachest the fartherest in­ land, After it there were but two others which arose over the banks, as the limits of each of them could be distinctly seen next morning; and then the waters abated from the earth. How long they prevailed from the first to last, I cannot ascertain exactly, as natives have a very imperfect idea of time; probably not over an hour. 0ne thing is remarkable - the overflow was confined to less than two miles of coast. The influence of it indeed was felt far beyond this, in a sudden and perceptible swell of the sea, but no houses were carried away, and the waves did not much transcend their usual limits in high tide. The phenomenon occurred when there was very little wind and at low tide unusually low the natives say. It is reported that a similar overflow occurred shortly before the death of Kamehameha I. at this same place, but no houses were then destroyed, nor lives lost, as the waves did not rise so high. I have merely given an account of the event, without attempting to account for the phenomenon. This I feel unable to do satisfactorily, but I have no doubt it is some way or other connected with the volcanic elements. Some of the old natives say that such were the movements of the sea formerly, during some of the heavy volcanic eruptions on the island of Hawaii. �Armstrong Journal -10- Nov. 9. I learn today that the same phenomenon was observed in many places on the other side of this island about the same time that it occurred here. The sea at Lahaina rose about eight feet above its common leve. � https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/2121b5f89a64b00a4d71a6a5a3f54989.pdf dd834d7986168ee88cceaa4bc9f1d271 PDF Text Text w m m m m m s m r m m RICHARD ARMSTRONG JOURNAL With Intermittent Entries Prom July 25, 1840 - Jan. 2, 1858 Copied from Original Manuscript Owned by Hawaiian Mission Children's Society, Honolulu, Hawaii 3 +y r .J f, * Copt* S — ■M J. - M C 5 'w ) a A tb rd ry Archi ve s //^u)£tt —• Vot/. 2# 26,;fenH y fthoJt /s/W - 3 J Typed by Prances P. Vollrath and proof-read by her and Bernice Judd in October 1953 Symbols: ( i) £ J - indicates exact copy of immediately preceding word or words - material in brackets has been inserted by typist �Wailuku July 25 - 1840 Wonderful is the Providence of God i How little did I anti­ cipate a removal from my beloved people Six weeks ago I Yet so it is, the case is decided & we are on the eve of removing, ”bag & baggage” to Honolulu for a season. But severe is the trial of parting with a people whom I had adopted as my fellow travellers to the gravej with whom I have spent five years of solicitude, toil and felicity: In the midst of whom I have seen more of the glory of God’s grace, than in all my life be­ fore. To many of them my heart tells me in its agony, that it is knit in the dearest Christian friendship, especially members of the church, particularly the beloved children. May the good & great Shepherd keep them all through his own power, unto eter­ nal life. July 27. A day of confusion, fatigue and weeping. We knew not until now the mutual attachment that has been formed in the Providence of God between us & our dear people. Our yard has been filled all day with weeping visitors & friends. Even many who have of late been cool & distant exhibit great affection for us. I cannot but here record my gratitude to the Master whom I serve, for all the goodness he has caused to pass before me during the past five years. He has blessed me in ray person, my family, my work, my people, and my poor soul. 0 Lord Jesus, thou King of saints & source of all good, accept my humble gratitude for all thy forbearence, Kindness and love to me thy erring, sinful & slothful servant, during my residence at Wailuku for 5 years past - Also for any good that may have �2 been done through my instrumentality - When I came here, there were only 10 or 12 ch.-members: Now there are over 700. Be thou their shepherd, guardian and guide, until they have all passed into that country where there are no devouring wolves, nor poisonous serpents, nor foul or fatal deseases (1). thee I commit the sheep & the lambs: Unto Knowing they are safe in thy care, I shall hope for the best in their behalf. Aug. 3. To-day the Brig Flora sailed for the U.S. bear­ ing away the precious freight of Mr. Bingham & family, Mrs. Thurston & children, and my own dear child, my first born, the beginning of my strength — Dec. 18, 1841. my Caroline. To day ( i) Mr. Brinsmade Am. Consul, to­ gether with Mr. Johnstone, Sullivan & others sailed for St. Bias - The consul & company bound to U. States. Dec. 19. To day ( I) baptised ( 1) 12 adults, did it with trembling lest like so many others they fall away & bring upon themselves greater condemnation than if they had never tasted of the word of life. Nothing pertaining to my pastoral la­ bours tries me more than selecting suitable subjects for ad­ mission to the church out of the hundreds who profess to be on the Lords ( i) side. Oct. 5. 1842. man, was born. To day ( i) our eighth child, Reuben Chap­ May the Lord give his parents an increase of grace as our cares & responsibilities increase. ficient for these things without grace? Who is suf­ Were children like butterflies, b o m to shine, & fly, & enjoy life but for a day & then cease to exist, parents might repose in ease & uncon­ cern in regard to them. But this little one born to-day shall �5 exist somewhere as long as God himself exists, & what he is to be millions of years hence will depend very much upon the in­ fluences exerted upon him by his parents in early life. Lord help us to mould his character, & fit him for the skies. Dec. 19. 1842. Not in the best of health. Mrs. A. also complaining; Mary Jane G. threatened with a fever. ander & family with ua. Mr. Alex­ Mrs. A* in very poor health. Forbes & family at the station. Mr. Mr. F. ill, from overdoing. Mr. Hitchcock & family also here on account of Mrs. H ’s loss of health. Congregation very large yesterday & good attention. Sermon in the morning by Mr. Hitchcock; a conference in the afternoon in behalf of schools & the rising generation. My views of divine things not so clear of late as I could wish - labour to rise to higher views of God, & more distinct views of the plan of salvation. But I feel that I am carnal, sold under sin, wholely unable to do any thing aright without the grace of God. I often preach to others truths the power of which I do not half feel myself. Dec. 24. 1842 Sent letters to R. Jnderson D. D., Rev. W. Richards, Nathaniel Willis, Archibald .Alexander D. D., Margaret Bimie, John Sullivan, & Richard Armstrong my nephew. Dec. 28. To day a sad accident occured (I). Mrs. Armstrong with our two youngest children & Mrs. Damon were thrown from a waggon & Mrs. A. considerably hurt. Two of her front teeth in the lower jaw were broken off, a false tooth in the upper jaw knocked clear out, & her shoulder badly bruised. were scarcely injured at all. The others The thing happened by the �4 . native drivers falling out under the horses ( I) feet going down hill & the waggon ran upon a pile of stones & threw all who were in it upon the hard road. Blessed be God the preserver of all things that the affair is no worse. forth? Who can tell what a day or an hour may bring How important that we improve the fleeting moments as they go by us & be always ready to go into the presence of our judge. Jan. 1. 1843. Have meditated much upon & been much affected by the follies, weakness, short comings & vile sins of my past life, which has been mercifully sustained for 37 years. During the year just closed how many mercies have I received from the hand of my Heavenly Father, I have wanted no good thing for body or soul but what my own folly has deprived me of, & yet how small a portion of my affections have been given to my Qod fe±3c & Saviour? How cold & stupid my heart, how full of earth; how full of vanity a great deal of the time? busy all the while. My body is wasted with toil & care. religious enjoyment I have had: like a river. Yet I have been Some at times my peace has flowed At times my heart has panted after God es­ pecially while unfolding to my dear people the riches of his grace in Christ Jesus & I must ascribe these refreshing seasons entirely to his unmerited goodness to a miserable sinner. How can I mend my ways for the future. Resolved to try. 1. Resolved that I, will endeavor by divine aid to be a better husband. 2. Resolved that I will endeavor to be a better father. �5 . 3* Resolved, that I will endeavor to be a better Minister 4. Resolved, that I will endeavor to be a better Christian, more like my Master, more holy in my walk & conversa­ tion, more free from levity, evil speaking, vanity, self-seeking, and every thing that is wrong. 5. Resolved, to try to take better care of my health, to be less distracted by various concerns; to redeem more time for pious meditation reading & prayer, & not to attempt so many things at a time. 6. Resolved, to begin this year as though it were to be my last. Feb. 26./43. For a few days past the plaintive language of the Psalmist has been often on my lips. ”0 that I had wings like a dovei for then would I flee away & be at rest. Lo then would I wander far off & remain in the wilderness - - for I have seen violence & strife in the city.” The excitement in Honolulu has been unparrallelled ( i). Americans, French, & English, all concerned for their respec­ tive interests. Lord Paulet has pressed such heavy claims against the government, & with such force, having a frigate at hand to back him up, that the King & chiefs yesterday ceded the government of the islands provisionally to her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain - & at 4 o'clock on yes­ terday afternoon the British flag was hoisted in the fort. April 4: In a protracted meeting: assisted by Mr. A. Bishop of Ewa; congregation large & attentive; more come out than was anticipated; for the season being one of the most rainy ever known there is a great deal of sickness among �6 . the people. I am inclined to think protracted meetings are beneficial, although no great apparent results from them. Christians are revived & quicked (I), hypocrites sometimes brought out, & sinners are often converted at these meetings & we do not know of it until long afterwards. The cause generally in my field has been advanced by these meetings, but the labour is very ar­ duous & exhausting. I have been struck with the simple childlike prayers & confessions of some of the native Christians at this meeting; & I learn from them a great deal about native character. Apl. 10.”47. Have been somewhat annoyed of late with the opposition on the part of a portion of the foreign community; a violent and abusive article appeared in the S.I. News of March 10, generally believed to be from the pen of the princi­ pal editor P. A. Brinsmade, scarcely equalled for scurrility by any in the old S. I. Gazellee ( I). Can it be that a man who studied divinity in Andover & N. Haven, and preached the gospel with much acceptance - a man who was one of the founders of the Bethel church in Honolulu, who has officiated as chap­ lain on the failure of Mr. Diell - a man who was once as one of us, often bowed the knee in our monthly concerts and prayer meetings - that he has gone over to the side of the enemy & taken up arms against us? It seems to be even so, & the same unhappy man has gone into the fashions & amusements of the world such as card parties, dances &c. But I would pray to be enabled to feel aright in regard to this now bitter enemy. I would pray for him & be patient �7 . under his abuse & count it all joy, if it will only turh out for the furtherance of the Gospel. God grant that it may. I have reason to be humbled in view of the fact that an indiscretion of my own called forth this attack in the News. May I learn wisdom from past errors, 0 that I had more of my Masters ( 1) spirit & likeness. Apl. 11. Preached for Rev. L. Smith from Gen. 4:9 I my brothers ( I) Keeper” . "am Mr. Smith is very ill, of cold on his lungs, & the effects of a long & tedious attack of asthma. Apl. 16. Galled at the palace this morning at 10 o,clock; breakfast being ready his Majesty invited me to partake; the table was plentifully supplied with American ham & eggs, good fish, Kalo fritters, bread & butter, poi and custards. After breakfast we had family worship; all engaged in singing & all kneeld ( I) down in time of prayer. But the King seems to lack a sense of sin; needs a law work in his heart; loves pleasure & does not see the odiousness of sin. May 1. A Refreshing rain to-day, followed by a warm sun. Wife ill from overdoing & being disturbed in the night by persons calling upon me for the sick, of whom there are many, owing to an epidemic that prevails. The people are seized with acute pains in the chest, fever & violent cough, & unless relieved are soon in the arms of death. Of late I have had two & three funerals to attend within the space of one hour. The newspaper war continues; the foreign community is still agitated with dissention; the Bethel church seems to have forsaken its pastor & religion is very low. I have been the subject of newspaper abuse, but by the grace of God, I will �8 hope to profit by it. . The subject of licentiousness occupies much of my mind; as it seems to me the prevalence of that vice threatens more serious evils on these islands than any other, or than all other open vices put together. 3amy little paper I endevour ( i) to lift up my voice against it. Bros. Alexander, Gulick, Forbes & Baldwin all at the station. Examination of Punahou School yesterday — school appeared well. December 6. 1847. Agreeably to a request from the govern­ ment, I entered to day ( I) the office of the '‘minister of public instruction”, & stood in the place of the beloved dead, assisting Mr. Young, the Primier (l), to whom is commited ( 1) the care of this department for the time being. A case of melancholy rested upon my feelings through the whole day, not knowing to what results this step may lead. Found much con­ fusion in the papers of the office, & many disorders existing in the schools in various places. June 7* 1848. To,day ( I) received from the King the office of "Minister of public Ins true ti or/itf The subject of this office has cost me a long & severe mental conflict. To accept of it I could not & to reject it I dared notj to be brought into so close contact with the government, has seemed extremely ob­ jectionable & repugnant to my feelings, & yet to let the school system go down which has succeeded beyond all expecta­ tion, I could not do. I must now go forward. degree upright. But the conflict is over; sink or swim I trust my motives have been in a good Were my object the honor that comes from men, it were madness to seek it in this office, where the most �9 . envenomed shafts of opposition are unsparingly hurled at the occupantj if ease were ray object, I would not seek it, in the midst of perplexity, care & toil that has laid a greater than I in the silent grave. As to emolument, I did not need to seek more than I had, as my support was sure & sufficient. The grand impelling motive in rty mind In this matter has been to do good to the Hawaian ( I) race, & in this office I hope to be more useful than I could as pastor of a single church. And now I pray God to give me grace to seek his glory in all I do, & not my own selfish ends. 0 that, like my di­ vine Master, ”1 may go about doing good”, to the precious children & youth of these islands, & that while I hold this office, may my public & private character both be conformed to the will of Christ. July 31. Restoration day - a fine day - a lavee £levee} at Hale Kauila by Governor Kekuanaoa. gers & natives present. Preble, present. Many residents, stran­ Officers of the U.S. Shfcp of war Commodore Guisinger called at my house after the lavee fleveej, to return a call I had made upon him the same day. This day named my new residence ”Stonehou3e” in honor of a dear friend Admiral Thomas, a name associated with all the rejafcingg of this day, a name that will not soon be forgotten by the Hawaian (I) people. The Admiral resides in Stonehouse, England. Aug. 19. Sabbath - My successor elect Rev. E. Clark, not having arrived, the entire care of the church and the preach­ ing devolves upon me still. Attended a Sab. School of 180 �10 . children & a Bible class and preached three times to day ( I ) . The weather being very sultry, I was much exhausted; but the Lord has sustained my heart & poor tottering frame wonderfully in these overwhelming labours. MI must work while the day lasts, for the night cometh when no man can work.” Nov. 12. Returned three days since from a tour around Hawaii, Maui, & a visit to Molokai. Object of the tour to inspect the schools supported by government. I have been exposed to fatigue, heat, cold, wet, the dangers of the sea & sickness from exposure, but the Lord has preserved me & re­ stored me in peace to my dear family. All my children were sick of the measles during my absence, but they are nearly re­ covered, except the whooping cough. Never was I more depressed in regard to the natives. It wd. seem to be the delight of God to blot them from the face of the earth. Almost the entire population has been prostrate & great numbers die daily in this place. By visiting & administering to the sick I have taken sick myself. Another cause of my present anxiety is a most uncalled for and unfounded attack by Dillon, the French consul. He will no doubt give me all the trouble he can, as he is probably backed up by the Catholic Bishop & all the priests, who are not pleased with my administration of the law in regard to schools. All my conduct may not be blameless, but it has been my steady aim to carry the law into effect impartially and ri­ gidly; paying due respect to catholics as well as protestants. It is my daily prayer to God that, for Christ's sake, he will give me all needed wisdom & strength for my arduous �11 . duties & make me useful to the children of these islands. Feb. 5. 1849. The Commission appointed by the King to in­ vestigate charges against Dr. Judd, has had sessions more or less every week, since the first of December. I act on the Commission after entering my protest before the King; & showing a certificate from Dr. Wood that my health was Insufficient for It. It is certainly one of the most unpleasant, not to say pain­ ful situations, I was ever in. The course pursued by the Commission in taking all testimony indiscriminately, whether hearsay or relevant to the matter in hand or not has been wrong in my view & I have opposed it from the first. The investigation with a view to impeachment should be strictly confined to official conduct: the law so requires; and the ordinary rules for taking testimony in courts of jus­ tice should be observed here. This is one of the unpleasant things I did not anticipate before taking this office. May 20. ’49 Preached this evening in the Palace from Proverbs 15: 18. A t my request none of the young chiefs were present but Alexander Liholiho, ([following to "Kamehameha 4th” inserted in pencil]) the adopted son of the King and his Queen as Kamehameha 4th & none others but the principal chiefs & those immediately about the King who are well acquainted with his manner of life. The discourse was the most pointed I ever ventured to de­ liver in the presence of His Majesty & nothing but a sense of duty could induce any minister to deliver such a sermon to any class of men. But the Kings (I) course of life has of late been �12 . so dissolute, & ruin to himself, if not to his dynasty so sure if he persists in it that my heart could get no relief until I had spoken to him once more boldly in Gods (1) name to abandon sin & flee from impending ruin. My own soul has been burdened bpyond endurance by the Kings ( I) conduct, & this evening God enabled me to speak freely but I trust kindly to him. But I have some apprehension as to the result. May 21. My fears in regard to the discourse last evening are all realized. On opening the p. council to day ( 1) at 10 A. M. the King arose much agitated & stated that before other business was attented ( 1) to, he had something to state, viz. that he had been greatly pained by the sermon on last evening, that it brought out his sins before those who had no right to know about them; that he should never forget the offence ( I) as long as he lives. I arose & humbly stated that if I had offended his Majesty, it was unintentional, entirely so, & that I beged ( i) his pardon for any personality or harshness in my sermon last evening. But he was not satisfied & left the council requesting its members to consider what should be done. A long discussion ensued, in regard to the Kings ( I) late conduct, & my sermon. Nearly all, or quite all (except Hop­ kins the clerk) spoke & spoke well. But the most important speeches were made by John II, Dr. Judd & Mr. Wyllie. J. II arose & said the King was hurt, most evidently, but said he, ”1 am wounded also, I am deeply wounded. My wounds were prior to those of His Majesty & were occasioned by his late misconduct. Said he,&*k did not feel so distressed for the Kingdom in the years of 1838, & 1839 & in times when all seemed �13 to be going. . There was a time when I stood alone by the side of Kinau in the midst of trouble from the consuls, & small as I was my hand diped (I) a pen in a little ink, & saved the land. I felt sat then, but feel worse now. For then we had little to loose ( i)j now, we have got the gov't organized & are going on in a civilized way. But the conduct of the King has filled me with apprehension, 8: I am not alone. It was this grief of heart that led Armstrong to address the King in a way to give him offence ( i); & the King has created his own distress, in this matter. In fact, I am glad the thing has occured ( 1) that we may have an oppertunity (I) to bring about a reform.^ Mr. Wyllie stated, that he had listened to this affair with more pain than he had ever felt before in the p. council on any occasion. And he thought that the Kings (I) private misconduct should not have been remarked upon in a discourse before others; but that the motive was undoubtedly good that prompted it. Mr. Judd said that he was confounded at what the King had stated & hardly knew what to say. But that he had Informed the King privately, that unless he changed his course of life, he must leave his service, because he could not serve, if he continued to drink as he has done of late. That he considered it extremely doubtful whether the government can be carried on should the King continue to be so irregular. But still, he thought it indiscreet to address him so pointedly in regard to his vices, before the other chiefs & he had never pursued that course himself. This was the general opinion that the sermon was unwise, �14 . although all admited ( I) that it contained not a word but the naked truth. Mr. Wyllie proposed three resolutions to be submited ( l) to the King, in relation to the matter, the purport of which a) , , was that the council regrefefedd that the Kings ( i) feelings were hurt & hoped there would never be any more occasion for allu­ ding to any of his private misconduct in future, & that the past be overlooked. The resolutions were carried to His Majesty by Dr. Judd & Mr. Young. He appeared still Cto) be much displeased, & wished not to reply until 10, o,clock to-morrow. On their return the Council broke up. 22. Dr. Judd called on me at 9. A.M. & I sent a note by him to the King apologising (i) for my indiscretion on Sabbath evening. The King replied in a note, that he never could overlook the offence ( I) & that I must be removed from office. I did not attend p. council to-day. At 2, o,clock Dr. Judd returned & informed me that it was all settled & the King wished to see me. I went & he received me with apparent cordiality & said it was "pau”. I assured him of my love & loyalty & my sorrow at having given him offence (I); in doing so, I was conscious of nothing but the deepest anxiety for his welfare & that of his government. left him. After a few minutes I The interview was in his private room & no one (I) else present. Thus this stonn has blown over. My prayer is that God will bring good out of it to the King, the nation, & to myself above all. above, God grant it me. I need more of the wisdom that is from �15 . I have good reason to think, that the Kings ( I) action in this matter was not all his own; neither was it a native who laboured with him to dismiss me from office. 22. The King & Queen, Mr. & Mrs. Young took tea with us this evening & all went off pleasantly. Mr. & Mrs. Thurston were also with us & we had family prayers. flnserted in pencil the following: (Probably had a Guava pie. C.H.B)J July 18. To-day returned from Maui, where I have spent 2 weeks in lecturing on education, in looking at the gov’t lands in Kaanapali, which have been appropriated to the Semi­ nary at Lahainaluna. Pound several government lands in the neighborhood of Mr. Pavier (?]; the Mahinahinas & Kahanas; they are long & narrow, reaching from the seaside to the mountains, & suitable only for pasture. Honokohau is by far the most important of these lands. It extends along the sea shore some 3 miles, & inland say, six miles, with a deep firtile ( I) valley, which is covered with kalo, lying near the S. E. side. & is fit for but little else. This is a good pasture land, If it can be stocked with cattle, sheep & horses, it may produce some revenue for the support of the Seminary. How this is to be done, I do not yet see. The new class in the Seminary is unusually promising; the boys evince good abilities, & better preparation than hereto­ fore for entering the Institution. The common schools in the 1st district of Maui have suf­ fered much for want of proper superintendance. The school houses are, many of them bad, & the teachers have not been so �16 faithful as they should. . The accounts also have not been well kept. Visited Wailuku, Hamakuapoko, Hamakualoa, Haliimaile, Makauao, - Schoolsdoing pretty well in all these places. Land in Pauwela occupied some part of my timej 10 or 12 persons, old friends, wished me to assist them in getting pieces of land in ”fee simple”, which I am happy to do; the lands have been surveyed & applied for. I am glad to serve the people in any way that will promote their temporal or spiritual wel­ fare. They are a poor helpless race & need aid at every turn & at all times. God fgrantj me a heart to labor for them. I have returned home much impressed with the importance of the following things. 1. The importance of encouraging good foreigners to engage in agriculture. They promote industry among the natives; they make labour pleasant by introducing to the natives new & better modes of cultivating the soil, than those to which they have been ac­ customed. No human being can ever love agriculture in the form in which it exists among Hawains (i)> but to drive the plough, & the harrow, the cart, is a different thing. 2* Education must be carried on vigorously. Even industry will not secure prosperity without mental and moral culture. There is so much dishonesty, lying, stealing, & licentiousness among the people, that nothing but vital religion, the fear of God, can subdue them & make them prosperous. The half caste children must all be educated; for they are increasing in numbers & importance. Mr. Baily [Bailey] has a �HAWAIIAN MiSSlOri CFIURCN’S SOCIETY LISRAflY 17 • days ( i) school of about 50 scholars at Wailuku supported by the parents, at the rate of $18. per scholar, per annum. This is an institution of much importance. 3. -Rewards of merit might do good; Rewards for industry, for the care of children, for acts of distinguished moral excel­ lence, as taking care of orphan children, of the sick, saving a drowning man, educating a poor child &C. 4. The missionaries must be aided in seeking a support on the Islands. This is of faiafc importance, inasmuch as their discouragement & retirement from the Islands, would be a very great calamity, and their permanent settlement here,will secure, God, some of the choicest benefits to the native race. 1. In labouring to get a support for themselves, they will lead their people on to habits of industry, & econo­ my. 2. Their children dwelling in the land will form a good moral nucleus for the natives, & a good basis for a white pop­ ulation. As the natives decrease rapidly this is very impor­ tant to the welfare of the nation. 3. Most of all, the missionaries making the Islands their home, & the home of as many of their children as choose to dwell here, will secure a preached Gospel to the Islands. darkness will come over the land. Should they retire, gross Let the day be far distant, let it never come, when the voice of the living preacher shall cease to proclaim thel!glad tidings of great joy” in the temples that now adorn this land. To render Christian Institutions permanent then, should be the desire, aim & prayer of every friend of the nation. Foreigners must & will come in; as the native race is dying �18 . out, we wish to have them; but 0, that a Kind Providence may send us such as will bless the land by their industry, their morality & their piety, & not such as will trample on law, indulge in licentiousness, drunkenness, gambling, & set God at defiance. July 29. This day at 20 min. past 11. A. M. our dear Brother Chamberlain fell asleep in the Lord. He was a good man, a man of God; patient, humble, conscientious & prayerful; intelligent, cautious, and firm in his principles; rather con­ servative, but yet possessing a large share of liberality & exercising great kindness to all. I loved him much, & have received great benefit from my intercourse with him in past years. For 17 years I have known him intimately, & I never knew a better man. 1839 f3 crossed out and 4 under it in pencil} Aug. 2. This morning at l.o,clock, Mrs. Young wife of the Primier (I) died, very unexpectedly. Aug. 12. This morning I returned from Maui on board the Schooner "Lion” of 15 tons I Left my family at Wailuku on the 10th from which place they were to proceed to Makauao fMakawao ?] to reside a few weeks, on account' of Mrs. Armstrongs ( 1) health, which has been feeble of late. While at the Seminary at Lahainaluna, which is under my care as "Min. of Public Instruction", I was consulted in refer­ ence one of the buildings, that attached to the one occupied by C. B. Andrews, & built by Mr. Emerson. It is in great danger of falling down, & I advised that it be taken down & the material preserved or sold. So also I advised in regard �19 . to the Mt. Ball house. Aug. 15. Went to Manoa with Kanaina to settle a dispute between him & two of his tenants in regard to some Kalo patches. On ray return took tea with the Punahou folks; all very pleasant. Have had five invitations to take my meals in families, but prefer to live at home. I should be grateful. ing. But friends are very kind, for which Mr. Dillon has a great party this even­ Spent an hour at Mr. Damons (I) this evening. Wrote a long letter to C. S. Lyman on business this afternoon. Aug. 18. Admiral De Tromelein (Tromelin ?) called at 2, o,clock, & was very talkative & very pleasant. He entered at once upon the existing difficulties between the French consul & this govt. Said he wished, & was ordered to see that the treaty was fairly carried out, & he considered the $5 a gallon duty contrary to the spirit of the treaty; that any thing ( i) over 80 per ct would be considered in France, as a prohibition. I differed from him & tried to show him that notwithstanding the high duty a vast quantity is brought in through the custom house. He also spoke of the language, that the French as well as the English ought to be admited ( I) at the custom house; that as it now is, the nations are not on a parity. conversation was pleasant. But our He does not appear to be a man of much intellect* 1849 Aug. 25. This has been a day of anxiety & apprehension. Between & ( I) three & four o,clock by order of Adi. De Tromelein, about 200 French soldiers landed & took possession of the fort, the govt, house & the fort. ( I) The reason for this is the re­ fusal on the part of the govt., to accede to the 10 imperious �20 demands of the Admiral & French consul. . To yield to such de­ mands would leave but little of the Kings ( 1) sovereignty that would be worth possessing. It is remarkable that in the three instances, in which the French have made demands on this govt., brandy & popery have been the ground of the most impor­ tant of them. The demands are wrong, not sustained either by treaty stipulations, or justice, but God has some wise purpose to accomplish in permitting this invasion of the Kings ( I) rights, & he will doubtless bring good out of it. I have taken much comfort in reading the 37th Psalm, & also the 121th (I); they now have a meaning they never had before. How sweet at such seasons of distress, to have access to the Eternal Father & pour all our cares & anxieties Into his bosom. My (may?] he bless this trial to my poor soul, & my prayer is that he will bless it especially to the King, & make it the means of his conversion to God. Aug. 26. thin. Preached this P.M. for Mr. Smith, congregation, Preached also in the Palace from the 37th Psalm; a pretty good attendance; King not present. Feel very tranquil in regard to the result of difficulties with the French, God reigns & I trust will not allow our Islands to be flooded with brandy & a portion of the public schools to be subjected to the controul ( I) of the Catholic Bishop, to which he has no more right than he has to my horse. Wait 0 my soul thy„ Makers ( I) will, Tumultuous passions, all be still, Nor let a murmuring thought arise, His ways are just, his councils wise. �21 . The frigate ’’Pourduevant” £Poursuivante ?3 Adi. Sep. 5. De Tromelein [Tromelin ?), left to-day, much to the joy of the inhabitants of our town, nearly all of whom thorougly dis­ approve of his proceedings here. He sailed for San Francisco. The ’’Gessendi” ^Gassendi ? 7 , French war steamer also sailed for Tahiti, & the Kamehameha with her. The loss of this fine schooner we shall feel more thaii that of any article the French have destroyed or taken. Nov. 20. 1849. Yesterday the ’’Montreal” sailed taking from our shores Mrs. Richards & two daughters, Mr. Paris & two daughters, C. B. Andrews, Wm. De Witt Alexander, David Hitch­ cock, Alvah & Ann Eliza Clark, Maria Jane & Martha Ann Cham­ berlain — all very dear friends. May God preserve & prosper them. I saw the King at 9 o clock (I), 0 sad, sad, sad 1 Dec? 14. officers. Dined at the Palace with Commodore Voorhes & All passed off pleasantly although the evening was very dark & rainy. But I should have been much better pleased to have seen no wine on the table. Here is now a chief source of danger to the chiefs - drunkenness. It seems to be on the increase now in Honolulu, & is doing untold mischief. All the societies of teetotlers that once flourished here have become extinct, & the evil walks abroad unchecked. Dec. 16. Sabbath. Attended Mr. Clarks ( i) service as usual this morningj the weather rainy & but few come out. Read in the Bible’’History of Prayer” with much interest & I trust profit. It is a most spiritual work, & it seems strange that the conception of it, never occured ( I) to any one ( i) before. �22 . I think it will have the effect of quickening me somewhat in this duty hereafter, & make me a more prayerful man. 0 this heart of unbelief that seeks good every where ( I) else but in Source of all good. May 12. 1850. Assisted Mr. Dole in the administration of the Lords ( i) Supper at 4 P. M. & preached in the Palace at candle light. The King present, although he has attended but seldom for months. The meeting is not so well attended as it used to be, & is rather dull. Religion needs reviving all over the Islands. 1850 July 28. Sabbath. Attended service in the Stone Church this morning; congregation rather thin; weather oppressively hot. The King is feeble, from an attack of liver complaint; to me it is doubtful whether he will ever be well again. His constitu­ tion owing to his habits is broken down. For several months an incessant pressure of care & labor has affected my head & I am now suffering more less daily from acute pain on the top of the brain. I long to be more free from the general business of the government, that I may give my whole time to promoting the interests of education, sound Bible education. The 500 schools, together with the Seminary at Lahainaluna, & the Royal School in this place, now under my care, afford suf­ ficient field for all my exertions. 0 that I could do something to raise up & bless the rising generation. God help me to do it. 1850. Dec. 6. A memorable day in my family. Mrs. Arm- �23 . strong & our son W. N. sailed for New Bedford, in the whaling ship "Julian", Cap. Tabor, at 3 o,clock, P. M. Accompanied them on board, with Ellen & [crossed outj Amelia, & Samuel, in Mr. Damons ( i) boat who also went on board. The ship had got under way, & we had to pull well out of the harbour in order to overtake her. I returned to our house with the children who had thus far borne the parting scene admirably; but when evening came on, & we came around the tea table, the hearts of the poor little girls failed them, & there was more weeping than eating or drinking, for this evening. But before bed time the girls were playing as cheerfully as ever, only once in a while, they would think of the departed ones, & their feelings would gush out. Mrs. Penhallow called, about sunset, & kindly tried to divert the mind of Mary Jane, by going through the garden with her, & talking about the plants & flours (I). I attended an adjourned meeting of the Reeding (l) Room & Library association at \ past 7, and acted as chairman of the same. Dec. 7. Children as cheerful as could be expected today. M.J. feels her loss & her responsibility ( i) most sensibly. Poor girl, my heart has ached for her to day. (I) But a little time will remove the pressure of her feelings, on account of the absence of her mother & brother. on well, & orderly in the family. Every thing ( i) has gone In order to divert the minds of the little girls & cheer them up, I walked down with them to the market at sunset, & got them some cocoanuts; also �24 called on Mr. & Mrs. Bishop in their new cottage. . The "Groton” attempted to go out to-day, but was run into by another ship, & is detained to repair a little. Mr. Wyllie was a little hurt that I did not notify him as we passed by his office when going on board yesterday, as I promised to do, as he wished to see Mrs. A. before she left the wharf; but I apologized on account of our extreme haste to get on board, as we had not a moment to loose ( I). 1850. Dec. 8. Sabbath. A lovely day, clear, calm & cool. The children have been comparatively quiet, orderly & atten­ tive. About sun set (I) Ellen & Amelia began to think of their mother, & had a season of weeping. take us with her? E. saidKrhy did not Mother She knew we would want her” . I attended Sab. school as usual, & morning service, preached in the afternoon, on the danger of living In sin. Deut. 29. 19. & heard Mary Jane & R. Baxter read several chapters in "How to be a man", an admirable little work by Newcombe. May the Lord our Redeemer bless the reading of it, to the children, & cause the sentiments it contains to sink deep into their hearts. But how impotent are good books, the best of books, without the Spirit of God to qucken Cquicken ?} the seed sown? Resolved, to seek the Spirits ( 1) aid for myself & children, with more earnestness than heretofore. Until our children are b o m of God, we have no pledge for their safety from eternal suffering for a moment. 1850 Dec. 9. Wrote a line early in the morning to Brother in law, R. A. Chapman, informing him of Mrs. A.'s & Nevins ( I) departure for the U. States, in the "Julian"; letter went by �25 . the Gov. Davis to S. Francisco. Had Messers ( I) Gower & Parsons to breakfast. Attended privy council afcuten [crossed out} 11; King not present. Attended a meeting on Library & Reading room at 7 P. M. in Mr. Montgomerys ( I) office, was chosen chairman of the "Executive Committee. [»1 The children have been cheerful through the day, & things have gone on well in the family. How kind is our Heavenly Father who supplies our daily wants & gives us peace & quiet. Dec. 10. All well in the family. Mary Jane went out to see her friend Sophia in the afternoon, & the other little girls took a walk on punch bowl (I), which they seemed to enjoy much. Duncan is about to leave for Kauai, to be herdsman for govt, he was much affected at the thought of leaving, & tried, but could not utter his thanks to me for procuring for him, the situation. I wrote letters to Mr. Alexander and Mr. Hitchcock, on matters of business. Have had a very busy day, & have withal a sore throat & some cold. 0 that I could do all I wish, for the people, & especially for the schools. Dec. 12. Mr. Boardman, watchmaker called this morning after breakfast, & appeared very glad to get back to our city. Spent the day in cabinet meeting and translating resolu­ tions in regard to a board of health for the city, to be pre­ sented to-morrow at p. council. All goes on well in the family. succeed ( I) nobly: Mary J. baked to-day, & the bread Is first rate, & cup cakes, a new invention, are delicious. �26 Dec. 15. Sabbath. I preached this morning in the stone church for Mr. Clark, on the duty of churches to support their minister. Congregation large & attentive. In the afternoon read with the children in Newcombs ( 1) "How to be a man". An excellent little volume, & I hope much benefit to the children from reading it with them. Attended chapel this evening, subject of sermon honoring God, & being honored by him. Singing very good; congregation re­ spectably large and attentive. But barren & fruitless are all these services unless the heart is moved by the spirit of God. Dec. 20. This is week of some apprehension, the French commissioner, M. Perrin having arrived a few days since in the corvette "Serluse" (Serieuse ?}, & no salutes having as yet been fired. It is Impossible to tell what to expect from such a people as the French, but one thing is certain they will go no farther than an all wise & holy Providence will permit them. Dec, 22. Sabbath. Attended Sabbath school this morning as usual in the Stone church; attendance good. want of seriousness among the children, Spirit of God. But there is great lhat we need is the 0 for his reviving influences on these poor children I 25. Christinas day. The children began to stir about 5,o, clock, to see what Santa Claus had put under their beds. He seems to have been uncommonly bountiful, for it has been a day of sugar plums, dolls, cakes, & all sorts of toyB among the children. They have all enjoyed themselves greatly. �27 . Mr. & Mrs. Damon & Mrs. Parker dined with us, & Mary Jane had an excellent dinner. After dinner we walked to the Palace, saw the Eagle, pictures, trees &c. In the evening I attended our prayer meeting at Mrs. Chamberlains (I), & it was rather more than usually interesting. A goodly number attended. I called on Dr. Judd in the forenoon, as he is ill, & con­ fined to his bed with cold & fever. The French came ashore from the ”Siriusen [Serieuse ?J & walked in procession to the catholic chapel. 26. Mr. Boardman called & spent most of the evening in very pleasant conversation. His health is not very good, but he has greatly improved in spirit. He appears much as he did in the year 1836 when he first arrived at the Islands. He is putting up the town clock in the stone church. 1850 Dec. 31. Thanksgiving day, & a good day I trust to the souls of many in Honolulu. I attend (l) Mr. Clarks ( I) ser­ vice in the Stone church at If past 9 A.M. & at 11, Mr. Damons ( i) service in the Seamans ( I) Chapelj both good & profitable exercises. The singing In the S. chapel, was the best I ever heard in that house. After sermon, primiums ( I) were given to the most punctual of the Sabbath School scholars in Mr. Whitneys ( I) Sabbath School. Sami. C. & Ellen each reed. one. We all, that is all my family dined with Mr. Damon at 2 P. M. & had as nice a dinner as need ever be got up for any occasion. The children enjoyed it much. Mr. Boardman was with us. I returned home & as rain was coming on, I set out some fig trees, by the help of Duncan. Another Southern Storm seems �28 . to be setting in. Mr. Wyllie dined to-day on board the "Seriuse” with Mr. Perrin. This is the last day of 1850. a dream. The year has flown away like To me it has been a year of toil, care, & responsa- bility ( I); & yet, one of great blessings to myself & family. Blessing, yes, #10 can number them? I have this day been re­ flecting upon them, & 0 that I had a heart duly thankful for Gods ( I) boundless love & faivor to one so unworthy of them I I must strive to be more sensible of Gods ( t) care & love, and Kind Providence, in future, & give him the glory of all the good that I & my family receive. I would live more by faith in God, & less in the creature; & think less of self, & more of the welfare of others. I would particularly seek the good of the young during the coming year, 0 for wisdom from above to enable me to do more than I ever have done for the schools throughout the Islands, that the children may have reason to bless God for ever, that they ever learned to read his word. 1851 Jan. 1. A happy new yeari Yes, thrice happy. Health, & plenty have been our portion during the year past, amemnorable (i ) year on these Islands, for advancement in civilization, & our prospects are good for the future. We enter upon the new year with bright skies, unless they are overcast by a French force now at hand, & I have tried to-day to commit myself & my family entirely to Gods (I) care & guidance fojp the future, & have implored his aid to enable me to serve him more faithfully, & �29 . to grow in grace, & in the knowledge of our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ. Mr. Harris the lawyer, & Bro. Gulick dined with us. This evening Mr. Wyllie delivered a lecture "before the Atheneum, the greatest tissue of foolery, drollery, & nonsens (.'.) inter­ spersed here & there with some happy hits, & valuable ideas, that I ever heard in my life. On the whole, the lecture was far below the mark, & not what was expected. Jan. 5. Sabbath. I preached for Bro. Clark in the morn­ ing, a new years sermon from Ecc. A full & attentive house. What a pleasure, what a relief it is for me, to stand in the pulpit & speak for God. I often feel that I ought to return thither & forsake all connexion with government. ” 6. Election day - a great day in Honolulu. Monthly concert this evening; but few present. falling off I lamentable truly to behold. 0 what a How can a missionary spirit rest upon our children, if parents are so indifferent as not even to come together, to pray for the conversion of the heathen? I rode to Manoa this afternoon to attend to some applica­ tions for land, & the little girls rode in the hand cart with Brother (?§ to Punahou. They enjoyed it much. May Parker was with them. Jan. 11. Sent my first letter to ray wife to-day since her departure, & sent also a draught on Mr. Hunnewell of $100, in favor of Mrs. Adams, Mr;. ” 12. Sabbath. McLanes ( I) mother. Attended Sabbath school & Mr. Clarks (l) service in the morning as usual, & Mr. Damons ( I) in the evening. The Gentoo arrived today, with Mr. Severence & family. By �50 . request of Mr. Ladd his son Luther lodges at our house for a few days. The King is sick again, from his excesses. out long in such a state. He cannot hold 0 the curse of rum I Intemperance seems to be on the increase in Honolulu. natives completely intoxicated lately. I have seen several I would record it to the praise & glory of God that has hitherto kept me from this vice. Ifhat would I take & be in the condition of the drunkard? Not the whole world. God save icy children from drunkenness, yea, even from ever tasting intoxicating liquor. 1851 Jan. 25. Wind from South, & some rain, have been planting corn, squashes, melons, &c, today. A son of Rev. Dr. Paine of Lexington Va, & a friend of Dr. Junkin (?), of that place lodged with us, for a few days, & left yesterday. He is much of a gentleman, & appeared pleased with his visit. The piano arrived two days since, & the girls appear to be delighted. I called at Punahou to-day & found Mr. Rice very feeble & Mrs. R. also. He has had an attack of choler ( I) morbus. Mr. Pullers ( 1) school closed two days since, after an examination that was tollerable, & an exhibition that went off very well. Mr. Severence, Judge Lee, and Mr. Castle made re­ marks . Luther Severence sleeps with the boys, & appears to be a fine boy. I have much to do at present in regard to translations for my colleague Wyllie in his negotiations with M. Perrin. They �31 . are going deep into the sources of the trouble between us & Prance, & it may be hoped that they will arrive at an amicable adjustment. 1851 Jan. 26. But it is very tedious. Sabbath. I preched ( I) both parts of the day for Mr. Clark in the stone church; in the forenoon from Eph. 5,15, on the evils of ignorance; in the afternoon from 2 Tim. 2;19. The day has been storn^, & the congregation not so large as usual. At 8, oclock A.M. we discovered that a ship was on the reef, about opposite to the stone church, & no help for her, as a powerful wind blew directly on shore. A brig & a schooner were in extreme danger, but by good seamenship ( I) they were brought into the harbour. seamen. Great indeed are the perils of 0 that they more generally looked to God in times of danger. Last Eve§ cap. Tanner (?$ took tea with us, having brought letters from our friend Cap. Loughnan, of Hobarttown. He is a pious old gentleman, & made a sensible prayer at family worship. It is now well known that Mr. Damon intends to leave for the U. States within 2 or 3 weeks, & that Mr. Puller & Miss Mills are to be united in marriage. The Kona rages fearfully. We have read in course, the two excellent little volumes by Newcomb. "How to be a man", "How to be a lady". Luther Sever­ ence, sleeps with the boys, & he seems to be a well trained youth. Gave letters to Mr. Paine for Dr. Junkin, Mary Arm­ strong, & Sami. Chapman. Jan. 30. Mr. Calkin took tea & spent the evening. Poor �32. man I California has been his ruin. He declares he is not worth a dollar 1 He has had another dreadful attack of asthma. We were delighted with one or two tunes & songs he played & sung, the old "Sexton" & the "Ivy Green". " 37. The Min? of Finance presented his budget today. good time for planting this, but for the worms. the corn as fast as it comes up. A They cut down Blakers a German has engaged to commence planting in Manoa. Feb. 2. Sabbath. Preached in Nuuanu to a number of my (I) former parishoners, & our meeting in the old thatched house, after an interval of three years was mutually gratifying. text was Mat. 22. 21. The the design to show the duty of the people towards the King & to sustain good laws, & submit cheer­ fully to taxation. 1851. Feb. 9. Sabbath. Preached for Mr. Smith in the morning on education & in the afternoon at Waikiki; the people rather dull, & congregation rather small. Attended the Seamens ( 1) chapel this eve&. & saw Mr. Fuller & Miss Mills united in marriage. Mr. Taylor preached on "Fools make a mock at s i r H a good sermon. Feb. 15. M. Perrin called this evening at 7 by appoint­ ment to talk about the appointment of separate Inspectors for the Catholic schools. He takes the ground that the fact that all the school Inspectors are Protestants is a violation of the Treaty, inasmuch as this arrangement places French catholic missionaries in a disadvantageous position in comparison with the American missionaries, the School Inspectors having great power, & being altogether under the influence of the latter, & �33, being withal zealous to promote the interests of the Protestant cause. I endeavored to convince him that this is an imtenable po­ sition, for the following reasons.1* That the schools are en­ tirely separate establishments from either Prot. or Cath. missions; They are supported by government, are under govt, con troul (I), & not missionary controul (I); any father than that missionaries of both sects exert more or less moral influence upon them from without, a thing unavoidable & not objectionable 2. The government does not sustain the schools for sectarian, but for literary purposes. It assumes no controul (I) of the religious education of the young. It makes no rules on that subject, any farther than to allow Protestant & Catholic parents, to have separate schools, in which at their discretion their own creeds may be taught their children; & foreign mis­ sionaries resident here as religious teachers have no right to convert these schools into sources fof* omitted ?} sectarian strife, or to make them scenes of prosolytism ( I). 3. No restraint is imposed by govt, on either Prot.3 or cath­ olic missionaries, in converting either parents or children to their respective sentiments. Though the Inspector be a Pro­ testant he has no authority & no power to prevent children in the schools, from passing from one school to another, at the discretion of their parents. Where then is the inequality? If the Catholic priest can convert the parents they uniformly take the children with them, & the Inspector has nothing to say, provided they attend school. And vice versa. Where then �34 . is the advantage given to the American over the French mission­ ary? Both have full scope to make all the converts they can, & in no case is the child of a person of one sect, obliged to attend a school of an opposite creed. 4. No such case is known. I tried to show M. Perrin that there are reasons why none of the Inspectors are Catholics. 1. No Catholic has ever yet asked for the office. 2. In all the districts the Protestants are the majority, & if there is but one Inspector on what principle ought he to be selected from the minority? 3. The catholics generally are disposed to look to a foreign power, rather than to the Kings ( I) govt., for the attainment' of their rights, & their loyalty is doubtful. Hence it is not safe to entrust them with offices. 5. I endeavored to show M. Perrin, that the appointment of Catholic Inspectors for the cath. schools, would not be likely to obviate all grievances. The two Inspectors in a given dis- 0 trict will be antagonist to each other, & will have their re­ spective parties. They will quarrel about scholars, the pro­ portion of funds, about their dignity, & (0 M. P. remarked on leaving that he should write Mr. Wyllie a note on the subject, saying there must be some tinders tending in writing, in regard to the schools. I endeavored to dissuade him from it, assuring him that, the better way would be to let us alone to manage our schools in our own way; that I had submited ( 1) a proposition to the P. council two years ago, to appoint separate committees in the districts to manage the schools of each persuasion, & that plan might have been adopted, �35 . but for the course of M. Dillon, & now if the French government persists in demanding any controul ( I) of our schools, the only way will be to throw them on voluntary support, & the government stand entirely aloof from them. Feb. 16. Sabbath. A windy, & rainy day. Mr. Hitchcock preached for Mr. Clark, a stirring, good sermon, congregation rather small. I was too much excited by Perrin & slept miser­ ably last night, do not feel well to day ( 1). Have tried to-day to draw near to God in Christs ( I) name, & present before him the present threatening state of our affairs, & to plead his former mercies, as a ground for his renewed aid in our present extremity. 1851 Feb. 21. mirth. 22. A ball at Washington place, a scene of gaiety & King & chiefs present. I was invited but did not attend. Mr. Severence & family, Mr. Allen, J. Young, & Mrs. Lee dined with us to-day - had a pleasant party. Lima came in, & did the cooking in good style. 23. Sabbath, a rainy day, few people at meeting, but a quiet peaceful holy, blessed day to me. Thank God for the Sabbath; without it, I should loose ( I) soul 27. & body both. To-day Mr. & Mrs. Damon & son, & Mr. Boardman left this place (Honolulu) for the U. States, via California; carry­ ing a large package of letters from us all to my dear wife & Nevinsnow I trust on the other side of Cape Horne (I), on their voyage homeward. 28. Cabinet council to-day. Mr. Wyllie brought forward the state of his negotiations with M. Perrin, French commissioner, from which it appears, that M. P. maintains that Mr. Wyllies ( i) �36 . note of 26th March *46 constitutes an additional Article to the Treaty of that day, & France will hold this govt, to it; that tho M. P. adinited ( I) in the preliminary articles to the confer­ ences, that the treaty had been observed, now takes the ground that it has been violated by this govt. I see no hope of an amicable adjustment, & shall look forward to more violence. It is perfectly clear, that the priests of Rome are the moving cause, of the greater part, if not the whole of this trouble. Called on Genl. Miller this P.M. found him unwilling to take any part in the existing difficulties, but in the opinion that the govt, should adhere to the treaty of 1846, & yield nothing to France, not required by that instrument. But France does not intend to be bound by treaties I fear, nor any thing ( I) else, but the limits of her own power. But God rules & will bring good, real, & lasting good out of all these vexatious interferences. May my faith in him never failf.} 1851 Mar. 6. Sold the woodland of Haiku to Messrs Allen, Wood, & Burbank to-day, & hope in this way to work through the debt on my house in due time. Saw Mr. Severence this afternoon, conversed on the diffi­ culties with France, found his sjampathies entirely with the govt., & he is ready to do all in his power (& that is not a just little/now) to assist the government. As to the schools, his opinion is most decided that France has no more to do with them, than she has with the public schools of New York, which is a fact. Mar. 10. A special Privy council was held in Mr. Youngs (1) �37 . house in regard to the present critical relations of the na­ tion with Prance. A general feeling of despondency evidently rested on the minds of the chiefs, & but one sentiment was ex­ pressed viz. that the King should prepare the way at once, to throw himself, in case of hostilities on the part of the French, into the hands of some more powerful government until these difficulties can be settled. It was resolved first to sound Genl. Miller as to what pledge of protection he could give on the part of his govt., in case of extremities. The King sent Mr. Young, Mr. Bates, & myself to propound certain inquiries to him. The General was much excited & wished time to reflect, before he replied, & proposed to-morrow evening. 11. Privy council. Genl. Miller made his reply in person to the King, could afford no pledge of protection, & talked most offensively, about the partiality of the government, con­ sular interference, annexation, protectorate &c. The King & chiefs seeing no hope of relief from this quarter, in the hour of danger, resolved to apply to Mr. Severence, which was accordingly done, by a solemn document signed by himself & the Primier (I). 17. Rode to Kaneohe to-day (being the Kings birth day) in company with Mr. Kingsberry, Mrs. J. & Mary Jane. £?J Ladd, Miss A. Severence We got thoroughly drenched with rain, & had a most furious wind to encounter on the pari fpali ?J - never saw it so strong. A soiree at the Palace in the evening - a large number present - dancing was introduced - a very objectionable mea­ sure under the circumstances. �38 1851 Mar. 20. To-day received a letter from R. A. Chapman, my brother in law ( t), hearing the sad intelligence of the death of my father in law ( I) Sami. Chapman of Blanford Mass. is reason to hope that he was a Christian. There How sad will be the disappointment of my dear C - on her arrival in N. England, to find that her aged sire, of whom she thought so much of meeting, is no more I A cabinet meeting to-day, to consider M. Perrin's final proposition for the settlement of the difficulties with Prance. If adopted, it will be some gain, but far from what is wanted. Mar. 31. Called on King & Mr. Young with document to be signed by Mr. Wyllie & Mr. Severence, in regard to present diffi­ culties with Prance, in order to secure protection against sur­ prise in future, King & M r . Young approved. The former has de­ clared to me repeatedly of late, that his sovereignty is be­ coming burdensome & unless he can Che ?1 more respected by other powers & more free from the interference of their agents here, he would rather surrender it entirely. Sent letters to day to Lieut. Johnn, of the Vandalia, bound to Panama, for my wife, son Nevins, R. A. Chapman, & R. ^Anderson. Mr. Allen goes to Washington direct. Apl. 13. My birth day (1), & closes my 46th year. end of 46 years more where shall I be? At the A solemn question. 0 for grace to turn every moment to some good account, since life is but a vapor, & time once mfepent never can be recalled. I would live the remainder of life, less unto myself, & more unto Christ my Lord & Redeemer, & do what I do, more entirely for Him, in bringing men to submit to his yoke. �39 . I have preached three times to-day, twice in the stone church & once in the Palace. The King present at the last service, after a long period of absence, but he gives no in­ dications of reformation. The congregation in the church was full & attentive. On coming out of the stone church I met Cap. Prole of New York, who appears to be a good man, & seems much delighted with the state of improvement among the natives; as he was here 30 years ago, & knows what the natives were then. Apl. 20. Cap. Prole, an Episcopalian, & apparently a pious man, accompanied me from the stone church, where I preached in the afternoon, & went with me also the the Palace in the Evening. He expressed himself as greatly gratified. He is an uncommonly agreeable man, & a gentleman in manners. ” 22. Mr. Taylor & family came to-day to stop with us ■until after Genl. meeting. ” 26. Excessively driven wit$i work, preparing my report for Legislature, translating, & assisting Mr. Young. The care of Mr. Youngs ( 1) department is a heavier weight upon me than my own. ^ * Sabbath. A hot day, not very well, having had a slight fever, & mucji derangement of the system. 1851 May 2. I.T. Gower married this evening at our house to Mary C. Croswell; a pleasant company present tho. small, & all passed off well. Capt. Prole called to take leave. He is a gentleman from N. York, of fine manners, much intelligence & apparently Christian feelings. May 4. Sabbath. Blessed be God for the day of sacred rest; �40 , but for it, I should soon sink under the pressure of my labors & cares. Preached this evening in the Palace, a discourse in reference to I. R. Jasper, who died a week ago, in poverty & misery, and furnishes a striking example of the ruinous effects of early habits of intemperance. He was a man of good abili­ ties, cultivated mind & manners, & well instructed in the doc­ trines & duties of Christianity; but in early life he contracted habits of intemperance which carried him to an early grave. I endeavored to hold him up as a warning to the young chiefs, & the old too. Mr. Taylor preached a funeral sermon this morg. in the chapel, & was very plain in his appeals, on the subject of intemperance. 1851. May 8. to-day. A singular act of villainy occured (1) in my house About noon a native of thin & unusually dark visage, called & gave Mary Jane some egges ( I), saying they were sent by Makalena (my clerk), & stating that I had sent him for a bag of money. ®.J. told him she knew nothing about it. He said I wa3 in a hurry for it, & it was somewhere in the house. M.J. thinking he was one of the men about my office, set to work, to search for the bag of money, & found one, unfortunately, be­ longing to Mr. Bailey of Wailuku, which I had laid out in my bedroom, to be delivered during that day to the agents of the mission. She told the man, there was a bag of money, but it fomlssionj not be the one. He said, if it is not, I will re­ turn it, & he took it away, & he has not been heard of since. The bag contained about $350. in silver. May 12. Reports of the Kings ( I) Ministers read to day ( !) �41 . before both houses of the Legislature, in the stone church. To me it was a most fatiguing day, as it devolved upon me to read an English translation of Mr. Youngs ( I) Report, a translation of Mr. Wyllies (1) in Hawaian (I), and icy own also. May 26. Mr. Perrin left the Islands to day ( I) for Paris. May God overrule all his evil purposes, for the good of his people here, & establish his cause more firmly than ever before, in the hearts of this people, by reason of the opposition of French popery. Perrin did not seem to have receded at all from his original position. June 3. Last evening we had all the missionaries, & ex missionaries, & a few others to tea. season. It was a most agreeable Mr. Thurston made some good remarks, Mr. Coan fol­ lowed & I closed. ” 4. Sent off letters to Mrs. Armstrong, W. Nevins, & Caroline, by mail; enclosed one from Mrs. Hitchcock, & another from Mrs. Taylor to Caroline. Mr. Parsons it appears is much offended on account of his not being invited to our missionary party I erted at top of page In pencil: ”Mr. Parsons gave the brooch of brilliants to C.C.A As though such a char­ acter was worthy of a place in such a company. June 16. Mr. Castle left us to-day for Boston via Panama, & took with him, letters for Mrs. Armstrong, R. A. Chapman; W. Nevins A - C. P. Armstrong, Mary Armstrong, Emerson Davis & some others. " 20. A day of heavy business in the House of Nobles, many bills were read, discussed & passed, & some rejected, or postponed. A resolution of the lower house was received, re­ �42. fusing to reduce the duty on spirits, which was unanimously confirmed by the House of Nobles, with but little discussion, several members calling for the question, on the reading the resolution. 1851 24# June. Took the four girls to Kaneohe, to remain there during my tour to the windward Islands. Mrs. Parker kindly offers to board them for $4. a week each. 27* Shall leave to-day In the Maria for Kaunakakai, Molo­ kai, in order to be at the school celebration on the 30th. Sep. 2d. Returned to-day from my tour over the windward ' Islands, which occupied 10 weeks, & during which I examined over 200 schools; had much pleasant intercourse with the people & the mission families, & experienced much of the goodness of God. The tour has been beneficial to my health, & I trust, that having seen many of Gods ( t) mighty works, & tasted largely of his loving favor, my spirit has been refreshed, & my faith invigorated somewhat. 0 that I had more spirituality of mind, & more zeal for the blessed Redeemer; that my eye might be more single in his service. 1851 Sepr. 27. Saturday night. I have been employed during the week in preparing a report of my late tour to lay before (!) the p. council on monday; & in closing my school account for the first two quarters of the year. A meeting of trustees of Punahou school was held to-day at Mr. Doles ( I) house. Subject, whether to proceed with the new school house or not since some $3000. more than has been ap­ propriated, will be needed to finish it, & $51300 have already �43 been expended over the sum appropriated. . It was concluded to go on & finish it. I made a tour to Waialua & Koolau, in order to see the schools, & returned on tuesday evening; schools in that region very low in general. General Miller called this evening, & was very agreable ( i). 1851 Oct. 12. Mr.Walch & "Lemone" catholic priests called at my office to-day. Mr. W. stated that the other gentleman had some business with me. "Lemone" as natives call him spoke in native, & said he had to complain of the School Inspector in Koolauloa, for not allowing a school (catholic) in Kahuku; that there was there the complement of scholars, & a teacher, but Noopalakee would not give him a license &c. That he had re­ jected some scholars because they were too old & another be­ cause she was too young, & seemed determined to crush the school, & he wished my interference. I told him that I had re­ cently been in Koolau, & heard the Inspectors ( I) statement of this very case — that there was not the compliment ( I) of scholars (15); that the little girl counted was not three years of age, & that he had not forbidden the larger boys to attend the school, but they wished to be released from the school tax, if they did attend; otherwise, they would not attend; & as they were over 16, they could not be released from the tax, & con­ sequently could not be counted as scholars in the school. Hence there was not the complement, Two teachers (one of them was Ha'o) present at the meeting in Koolauloa, stated that one scholar counted, the little girl could not be three years of �44 age. . The boy from Honolulu that was counted as a scholar, the Inspector considered, as not a permanent resident there, & could not be counted as a scholar. This I told the priest was the Inspector’s statement, but still that I had directed him even though the number required, was not quite full, to allow a school, & pay the teacher a small amount in proportion. I informed him that I had in my possession a letter from himself to the Inspector in reference to this very matter, & I regreted (I) much that he had taken it up as though the school was a missionary school, or a school the controul ( I) of which belonged to him, & not to the Inspector, & that his letter, being addressed to one of the Kings (I) officers was a very disrespectful & insulting one. That the government did not assume any controul (1) of religion but it does of the schools it supports, entirely, & that such letters criminating & abusing the Kings ( I) authorities resulted in no good, but great harm. Mr. Walsh in the midst of the conversation asked me, if I pretended to say the govt, was impartial in conducting the schools. I replied "I do”. He replied it had not been so last year for Mr. Johnson, of Kauai had not even taken the oath of allegiance when he had the care of the school money, & "paid our teachers". Well, what of it? not taken the oath of allegiance? And are you sure he had Yes, he said "I can prove it". Well said I, that is a matter I will not discuss at present. Even if true it proves no partiality, nor is it a proper sub­ ject of complaint for you, e& the management of the schools belongs exclusively to the government, & not to priests or �45 missionaries. . You called as I understand on another matter of business, Mr. Walch replied said^l have called on you as an officer of government, for I could not call on you as a gentle­ man, since you published something in the Nonanona years ago, disrespectful to me”. He went on to say what it was, but I checked him, & told him, I would not converse with him on those private matters, that had nothing to do with the business on which they called. They arose to leave, Lemone asking if that teacher at Kahuku, should be paid. all that was necessary. I replied that I had said "Lemone” seemed confused while I was reading & commenting upon his letter to the school Inspector, & said it was the first of the kind that had occured ( I). Oct. 14. Mr. Beckwith arrived this morg. from the U. States, in bad health, has the Panama fever, & is now at my house, con­ fined to his bed. This is a matter of regret as the new Royal School house is ready, & the school should be re-commenced at once. Nov. 14. Reed, letters from my wife to-day - much gratified with her account of her visit to my friends in Penna, much painfed at what she says about my having "floods of company”, & neglecting the children. [[something inserted, but page torn] ( #<5 \ ” 15. Much alarm was occasioned some three weeks ago, by the prisoners, who were not in confinement that night, & made an attempt to kill the Kings ( I) ministers gov. & marshall & destroy the government. They got on Punchbowl, charged two guns, & tried to fire them, but had no matches. They were betrayed by ”Keau" once ray boy, a redeemed prisoner, & a �46 . Tahitian. But much alarm exists now on another account - viz. a threatened invasion by some desperadoes from California, who are supposed to have formed the design of subverting the gov­ ernment, & establishing a republic. The government is consider­ ing what military force should be organized, for the safety of the nation. Spme of its members think its internal dangers are greater than the external. John Ii, stated in P. council that the conduct of the King in going about with his mistress, & his drunkenness, is putting his independence in more danger than arises from the Californians. Kekuanaoa, Lee, Bates, Judd & myself supported II; Wyllie differed, & thought we had nothing whatever to do with the Kings ( I) private habits, be they ever so bad. Nov. I. It is evident that certain adventurers from California are concerting plans to overturn the Kings ( I) government, & set up one of their own; but it is said they find no place for a foothold; no flaw in the govt, as they expected; no strong opposition among foreigners to avail themselves of, & hence it is doubtful whether they succeed. Dec. 5. Dedicated the new schoolhouse of the Royal School to-day; weather unfavorable, but few out. I made an address, & Mr. Beckwith followed, in a happy manner, illustrating the re­ lations of teacher, parents, & scholars. Dec. 8. Royal School re-opened with 35 scholars, under Mr. E. G. Beckwith. The prospects of the school are fair. Dec. 18. Thanksgiving, attended Mr. Clarks ( I) meeting at 10, A. M. & Mr. Taylors ( I) in Seamens (.’) Chapel at 11; both good meetings. Mr. Taylor dined with us at 2, & after dinner we �47 . rode to Kalihi, Mr. & Mrs. Bishop, Mary Jane & myself, to see old Mr. Adams’ garden. There we found mango trees, peach trees, breadfruit, grape vines, orange trees, &c -» all growing most luxuriantly; & Mr. Adams was very polite to us. Dec. 25. Christmas & ”SantaclausM ( I) sent many nice things to the children, & they are all in good humor. Had an invitation from Cap. Gardner to dine on board the Vandalia on Saturday, which I declined, as I shall probably be out of town, & I don’t enjoy these "dinners". 1852 Jan. 1. Wrote a long letter to Dr. Davidson in the morg. & made a great number calls in the course of the day, some 25 or 30, - was well received & met much Cordiality every vfliere (I). It was a very pleasant day on the #iole. A large party at Dr. Judds in the evening - every body ( I) there, some good singing all went off well. God give me grace to honor & glorify him & enjoy much of his presence, & do more good than I have ever done, during the present year. I wish to be more Christ like, more holy & heavenly minded, & be wholely reconciled to the divine will. With Gods ( I) help I will think less of self, & of earth, & more for the welfare of souls, & the good of my own dear childrem, during the present year. For these I must pray more & labor more that they may be brought to Christ. Feb. 11. Mrs. A. & Caroline this day returned home from the U. States - came to Panama in the Steamer Ohio, from thence to S. Francisco in Golden Gate; & from thence here in the "John Potter" - a miserable vessel, had a passage of 27 days! was �48. glad to welcome them home. God he praised for his goodness I This dear child has been gone 11 years & has returned in safe­ ty. 1853 July 20. A storm has arisen against Dr. Judd & myself, & efforts are being made for our removal from office, professedly for our not keeping out the smallpox, but really I think from motives of personal ill will on the part of some of the lead­ ers, & of the old anti-missionary feeling on the part of most. The prime mover Dr. Lathrop owes me a grudge, & Judd also, since his trial with Paki, in which our testimony went against him, & he lost his case. Hence his bitterness. But I did con­ sider his attempt to take away Paki’s Kalo land as a shameful piece of fraud, as I was interpreter between them, when the bargain was made, & knew what was said. Paki stated again & again that he did not intend to lease the Kalo land. could not but testify to, when called on. This I Dr. Newcomb had a quarrel with Dr. Judd & is violent against him. His profession­ al pride or avarice may be touched by my not employing him more in reference to the smallpox. Others may have private piques & many have old dislikes against Dr. Judd; but the most of them, I think, are actuated by a dislike to missionary influence in the government, as it has tended to the enactment & enforcement of laws against intemperance, licentiousness, Sabbath desecration &c. These are obnoxious to most foreign residents in Honolulu, & they wish to remove from office, all who sustain such a policy. Sep. 5, 1853. On Saturday last the ministers, at the Kings �49. request handed him their commissions, & to-day new commissions have been handed to Mr. Young, Mr. Wyllie & myself. Mr. Allen's is made out, & will be given him on his taking the oath of allegiance. They are given under the new constitution. Why Dr. Judd was dropped, I do not certainly know, not being in the councils of the chiefs for the last few days, in which these matters were talked over, & not having any thing to say about it. But I perceived clearly that the King was was ( I) resolved on removing him during my last conversation with him, but he did not say why, nor has any one told me why, except a hint that the Dr.'s annexation schemes had excited suspicion. His general unpopularity may have helped the matter, & some private influences hostile to him, all together ( I) may have decided the case. To him, it may be a kind providence, as he may now be let alone, to pursue his way in private life, al­ though he will find it hard at first to support so large.a fam­ ily. He has been for many years the butt of a fierce opposition in Honolulu; & although faulty in his manner of doing things, & often gives offence unnecessarily, yet injustice is often done him. Substantially I regard him as a good man. Owing to my close connexion with Dr. Judd, being associated with him, in the minds of many as old missionaries, I supposed for some weeks of late that the opposition to myself would prevail & I also would be removed from office. The idea had become not unpleasant 1c me, although with my large family, I could see nothing before me in returning to the pastoral duties, but toil & poverty for the outward man. The inner man would be more likely to prosper however; & Mr. Clark has often proposed �50 . to me, in case I leave the government to return to the "Stone Church" & take charge, leaving him the east end of the parish as his field. For this kind proposal I feel thankful to him & to Godj & I trust I feel willing to spend the remainder of my days in that blessed work for which I left my native land, & came to these Islands. I was always happy in that work, & from all I have seen of "high places", I prefer it to all the "pomp & circumstance" that surrounds. They are emptiness & vanity itself. As to what my enemies say of me, it affects me but little, so long as I am conscious of being innocent of the things they lay to my charge. As to my getting rich, were I called from earth to-day my family would be in want. The only purchases I ever made of government were three, as follows, First, one third of what remained unsold of the land called Haiku, on Maui. This I proposed to purchase for $500 not knowing how much land there wa». The Privy council unanimously voted, to give me this land as pay for the half years ( I) services I rendered in the office, before I formally assumed its duties, which would be $1500. On measuring off this third after the division with M. Kekuanaoa, there were about 1300 acres, including native claims, which would make the average over $1 per acre, while Mr. Gower & Miner purchased parts of the same land - choice pieces too - for $1. per acre. they? Why should I pay more than The services rendered during those six months were real, important & laborious. The Department was in much confusion, & great labor was requisite to get up the first statistical report for the Legislature. The move to grant me this land �51 was made by M>. Kekuanaoa the resolution drawn by Judge Lee, seconded by Mr. Wyllie, all of which I think will appear from the records of Privy council, for ( I) 1849. My second purchase was 36 acres of land - dry upland, [in­ serted in pencil "in Manoa"J for $2. per acre. With very few exceptions, all the other lands in that valley, whether wet land or dry, were sold for $1. per acre, as the records of the land office will show. acre, was The reason why I was willing to give $2 per if the thing should ever be looked into, I might be above suspicion. My third purchase was ray house, for which I was to pay $>5000; one thousand a year for five successive years. The house cost over $8000, & afterwards (it was purchased in 1849) became the subject of investigation & report in Privy Council. Mr. Wyllie was appointed to report upon it; he did so after a thorough examination of the subject, & his report is on record in full. My worst enemy, on reading it, would find it difficult to point out what was wanting on my part to make the transaction fair & honest, so far as I was concerned. It was sold at a loss to the government of over $3000; but the price I offered was all I was able or willing to give, at the time, because I thought I could do better than give any more for such a house * then. Of mal feasance ( l) in office ray enemies have not proved me guilty; they have not attempted it. Had there been any serious thing of this nature in ray official conduct, it could hardly have escaped the searching gaze of the Legislature of 1852-3. James Mott Smith, a dentist in town, was a member of the last �52 . Legislature, was chairman of the Committee on education, & found no fault with anything in my department, although he had the freest access to my office. After the Legislature had been pro­ rogued, in an indignation meeting he finds me guilty of malfea­ sance, & worthy of reprobation I I would not be uncharitable, but I confess I cannot see any thing ( I) but unfairness, crooked­ ness, in such conduct unless Smith can show that he discovered my faults after the Legislature had retired, which he does not pretend to do. He is a professor of religion! So is Dr. New­ comb I May the Lord who is to judge us all, not lay this sin to their charge. Dec. 10.(Sabbath) Preached in the stone church this after­ noon, text, ”The love of Christ constraineth us”, had good attention, but I did not speak with my usual freedom. fections were cold, & my mind stupid. 1fly af­ I have too much to do with secular fiffairs to preach well. I have just been reading the life of Dr. Green, of Phila­ delphia, a man of distinction in the Presn. church in his time, & once Prest. of "Nassau Hall”. At my ordination in Baltimore in the fall of 1831, by the Synod of Philadelphia he made the ordaining prayer, & I have yet a very lively impression of the solemn scene. The Memoir is not only interesting but very instructive, & I trust the reading of it, will not be without profit in my case. M s plan of praying three times a day in secret, & of devoting a day in each month especially to prayer for different objects, was a good one, & with Gods ( !) help I will try to imitate it. I need to make greater efforts than I have done to keep my mind from becoming secularized. I have �53. too much to do with the world for my souls ( I) good. 0 for a more heavenly mind. 1854. Mar. 11. Have had my feelings greatly tried to-day by the conduct of Consul General Miller, who called about 5, o, clock P.M. in a perfect rage about the Nuhou, just published, & contains some articles in favor of annexation. The Editor is my clerk J. M. Marsh, & hence the general attributes the publi­ cation to me. It was in vain I told him, that I had merely glanced over the paper, had not had time to read it, & that I did not know until I saw the paper that my clerk was to be its Editor. This only seemed to increase his fury, although I told him the sober truth & nothing but the truth. He stormed & said I had gone altogether too far with this matter of annexation; that he & Mr. Perrin were not going to allow a few missionaries to annex the Islands; that I had one narrow escape & had better look out; that we ha£ carried our heads high now, as we had every thing our own way; he knew what was going on in the stone church, 5b a great deal more of the same sort. I was much annoyed, as I have often been, by the passionate & ungentlemanly conduct of this functionary; but I managed to keep my temper, & shall endeavor to conduct myself circum­ spectly in reference to him hereafter. July 26. Last evening heard Miss Catharine Hayes sing in the court house, & was not disappointed. ful musical powers, beyond question. She posses*^wonder­ The piece "I Know that my Redeemer liveth", I enjoyed exceedingly. July 30. Sabbath. I have been reading to-day the "Journal �54 & letters of Henry Martyn", I trust with some profit. . One thing is certain, I have not that spirituality of mind that he enjoyed; nor have I made those efforts to attain it that he did. I am altogether too earthly minded, too anxious about the future in this world, & too little impressed with divine & eternal things. My situation in the government, I feel more & more, to be unfavorable for growth in grace, & advancing in holiness. I have too much to do with the general affairs of government, harrassing & perplexing affairs too, among such a people. But I took the office, as I believe, with a view to be more useful to the Hawaian ( I) people in promoting their education, & I do not yet see it to be my duty, to resign, lest the superintend­ ence of the schools, should fall into worse hands. It has been my aim to glorify God in my office, in seeking to enable this people to read his word, & keep his holy law. I must aim after more entire sanctification; be more entire­ ly consecrated to Gods ( I) service, & be less entangled in the affairs of the world. God in mercy help me thus to do. I must pray more. Dec. 24, 1854. Sabbath evening - a very stormy night. It is a time of wailing & lamentation with the natives, on account of the death of King K. III. which occured ( I) on the 15th inst, at a quarter before 12, noon. spectacle, a sad end. I was present. It was a sad The King was one of the best hearted men I ever knew, indulgent to his people in the extreme, & during his reign of 29 years, they advanced more in civilization, & Christianity than perhaps any people similarly situated ever did. They therefore really mourn his death, from one end of �. 55 the land to the other, with deep sorrow. personal habits were excessively bad. But the Kings ( 1) Of late years his in­ temperance has been almost constant, brought on delirium tremen&, quite a number of times, & finally carried him off. He was also unfaithful to his wife, & kept a mistress openly for several years. He was the object of much prayer, warning & instructions, but seemed to disregard it all,. & at last, al­ though he expressed sorrow for sin on his deathbed, he was hardly rational, & it was very unsatisfactory. Liholiho or K. IV. has commenced his reign by paying respect to the sanctuary & the Sabbath, collected his ministers around him & his sister & walked with thou all to church to-day & also last Sabbath, the two first of his reign. pression on the public mind. from this course. This made a good im­ God grant that he may not swerve Much prayer is offered for him that he may go straight. He has not yet selected his cabinet, & the talk is that I and Young are to be left out, when it is formed. God give me a heart to be satisfied with his will, whatever it may be. is all Iask. This It would be agreeable to me to go on a while longer & see what more I could do for the schools, especially those to teach English to natives; & also to procure the means of educating ray large family, but I leave it all in the hands of my heavenly father, who will order all things aright. I took the office with extreme reluctance seven years ago, & have never been quite satisfied to have so much connection with secular affairs; & now it may be my Masters ( i) intend (I) to have me return to preaching & pastoral work. �56. Jan. 15. Great opposition to my appointment as Min? Public Instruction, as the King himself informed me, was made by some of the chiefs. On what grounds he has not informed me; but assured me of his own confidence, & that no opposition could move him. This is the more remarkable since the Kings ( 1) associations have been mostly with men, not all favorable to re­ ligious men, or men of missionary partialities. But the Kings heart is in the hands of the Lord & he turns it, as the levers [ ? ] of waters are turned. I take this as a token of Gods C D favor to me, to my family, & the nation, inasmuch as I greatly feared, if I were dropped out of the new cabinet, the schools would fall into bad hands. A strong effort xvould be made to get a man in the office of liberal views; in other words an irreligious man, and one of loose notions & practice (?) in regard to ardent spirits; a thing that would grieve the best part of the population of the Islands exceedingly, both natives & foreigners. Blessed be God for his goodness. If I know my heart I wish in this office to glorify & honor him in laboring for the good of the rising generation, April 13. My birth day. I am just fifty years old to-day. How rapid, how like a weavers ( I) shuttle is the flight of time I I feel admonished now to be more in earnest in serving God, doing what my hands find to do, with my might, & especially growing in grace & the knowledge of my Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ. We have had a school celebration to-day. 26 schools were present in Mr. Smith's church, where was the King, L. Kamehameha, b. Kamamahi & nearly or quite all the chiefs & representatives �57. of the people. The King spoke well, expressing his gratifica­ tion at seeing so many schools, of all classes & colors, white, native & half caste — all united in the pursuit of knowledge, & pledged his support to every measure for the enlightenment of his people. Prince Lot followed with a few remarks in the same strain & John Ii, Gov. Kekuanaoa, Mr. Austin, of Lahaina, R. G. Davis spoke with great animation & good effect. After the speeches the schools marched in procession to the old Royal School yard & had a picnic. The King rode in my carriage & seemed to "be much pleased. July 2d On this day I ceased to be a minister of the crown, by the late act of May 7th drawn up & proposed by myself, re­ modeling the Department of Public instruction, & placing it under a Board of education, consisting of a President & two Directors. I attended the Privy council at 11 A. M, read the usual prayer; the minutes were read & approved, I then arose & addressed the King & council for some 20 minutes, expressing all my gratitude to His Majesty for/his kindness, & my desire henceforth to be entirely devoted to the schools, & education. This was my original desire when I first took office, - to be disconnected from the general polities of the country, & be wholely given up to labor for the schools; at the same time I assured the King of my willingness to serve him in any way. I also thanked my colleagues - the other ministers for all their courtesy & kindness, as we had been very harmonious in our council for seven years. Having finished my remarks I took leave of the council & the following resolution was passed, being proposed by Mr. Wyllie C O �58 {[rest of page blank} I would now consecrate myself anew to the great, good & holy caase of education, & spend the little strength & small abilities granted me, while connected with the Department, in seeking the best good of the young on the Islands. God give me wisdom, zeal, prudence, patience, perseverence, & every needed qualification for this work. Nov. 1, 1855. I have just returned from a tour of ten weeks around the windward Islands, examining the schools, de­ livering lectures to the people, on education & kindred topics, & promoting the welfare of the young in such ways as were open to me. I feel that I have great cause for gratitude to God, for his abundant goodness in preserving me through all the dangers of this long journey, & bringing me home in safety to my family, which I find in health. I was exposed to some danger in cross­ ing the channels between Maui & Lanai, Maui & Molokai, & Maui & Hawaii, in boats, but the Lord graciously preserved me. The heat too was at times very intense especially in Kona, Hawaii, & the rains in Puna & Hilo occasioned an illness of some days. But I had much pleasent intercom’se among the brethren of the mission, & their families, & I feel that I have continual cause for gratitude that, from the time of my taking office as head of the schools, in 1848, I have had so much of their co­ operation, sympathy, and support. While on Molokai, in Sepr it was my privilege to attend the funeral of my fellow voyager to the Islands in 1831, 32, Hitchcock. I knew him intimately ever since, often labored with him in the Gospel, & although he was a man of ordinary abilities, never enjoying perfect �59 . health since he came to the Islands, I regard him as a mission­ ary of the very first rank. He was bold in his declaration of truth, & firm in bringing up his church to what he regarded as the Gospel standard; self denying, zealous, untiring, & litterally ( I) wore himself out in labors for his people. There have been few ministers or missionaries more successful; & few more lamented at their departure from the world. 1855 Nov. 10. It is a time of pecuniary distress in Honolulu; there have been several failures, & I among others have suf­ fered loss, by one of the bankrupts, & by being one of the stockholders in the Flour mill. But I feel humble & ashamed that these temporal matters annoy me so. heavenly minded, it would not be so. this worldly spirit. If I were more I must struggle against 0 to live more by faith, to feel more & more the vanity of the world, to see more of the glories of heaven, & to have more of Jesus in my heart. I must piay more, watch more, & fight harder, against the world, the flesh, & the devil. 1856 Hard times in Honolulu, Dr. Ford, C. Vincent, J.G. Lewis, MrS»fc&£ Carter, R. G. Davis, all failed. I got clear of the flour mill co. but as the security given me against its liabilities is not all good, I am not out of danger of more loss. Yesterday the stockholders deposited se­ curities for for ( i) the payment of the debt, each in proportion to his shares. I wish to be admonished to set more by the world & hereafter, as I am a minister of Christ, to avoid all such entanglements. �60. May (?) 11. My wife, Ellen & Amelia at Molokai on a visit. I have preached as usual in the afternoon for Mr. Clark. Con­ gregation much as usual, pretty full; but very little life among the people. churches. It is a time of great stupidity in the Lord revive us. June 4. General Miller called early in the morning with my Report to the Legislature, in his hand & in a very bad humor about it. He pronounced the whole concern an imposition on the public, & seemed most annoyed by the table of English Schools for natives, where it appears that several missionaries are employed as teachers on salaries of $800 a year: and the teacher of the Royal School, he said, had $1800 a year, and only 18 or 19 scholars I This I told him was positively false, but I am sorry that I did it in ill temper. I always feel that (!) I loose, & dishonor my Christian name, when I loose ( I) my temper. June 16. Preached twice yesterday. The charge of the church & congregation during Mr. Clarks (I) absence in the U. States, devolving on me, is a great additional care, for which I need more strength of body & more of the love of Christ & of souls in my heart. But it is the work that I love best of all; the work for which I left my native land, & may I never cease to esteem it the best, the noblest work any man can engage in. The Kings ( I) marriage was announced yesterday by myself in church, & the license to marry read according to law & usage; it is to take place on Thursday the 19th, which is to be a holyday ( !), great preparations are being made �61. Honolulu, Nov. 9, 1856 Sabbath. I preched ( i) as usual in the stone church in the morning, & at Waikiki waina, in the afternoon. religion in the church is low at present £.J The state of I begin to wish for Mr. Clarks ( I) return that the church may have more atten­ tion than I can give to it. It requires the undivided labors of a whole man. One indication of the low state of feeling, is the backward ness of the members to pay the salary of their minister; it has not been over half paid during the present year. I have been much embarrassed of late from want of funds in the Treasury to pay the salaries of teachers of select schools. Some of them have not been paid any thing ( !) during 3 months past. 1857. Feb. 7 Sabbath - a day long to be remembered. My dear son in law ( I) E. G. Beckwith made his first efforts at preaching to-day. Fort St. church was well filled with people, & for a first effort, it was considered very successful. I wish here to record ray gratitude to the adorable Head of the Church for thus calling one so near to me, to be a minister of his word. I take it as an honor from God, greater than if he had bestowed on this dear man, the highest earthly distinction. God give him daily wisdom & grace to enable him to adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour; to win many to righteousness, & give me grace to pray for him daily while I have a heart & my reason to pray for any thing ( 1). Feb. 22^- E. G. Beckwith preached in Seamens ( I) Chapel, a truly (?) sermon, on Gods ( I) love to men in the mission of �62. Christ, or a "Crucified Saviour". I do not know what Gospel is. such a spirit & such gifts. If it was not pure gospel God be praised for a son who has The house was full & attention excellent. Immorality is growing more bold among the natives. I hear of much gambling going on; & licentiousness , if not on the increase, is certainly more unblushing. The dance houses kept by Booth & others, in which native women of abandoned character, assemble & dance publicly with white men, have been presented as nuisances and cleared by a jury picked by the British con­ sul, a fact which tends to embolden vice. 1857. March 11. To day (1) my dear Janie left in the Yankee, in company with my dear son in lav/ (I), Rev. E. G. Beckwith, for the land of ny birth - the former to seek health in Califor­ nia; the latter an endowment for Oahu College, in the Eastern States• Last evening letters arrived from the Am. Board, approving q M r . B , going on this business, & proposing that I go also after July next. This, I confess takes me quite by surprise. To visit my country & kindred, would be a welcome task; and yet, even for this, I have never felt a strong desire, & I would not leave my work while in health, to enjoy such a luxury; but to go as requested, to solicit funds to endow our little College, is another thing entirely. against the Idea. My heart instinctively revolts I have been too long from that good land, am too rusty as a public speaker, & lack courage, & perseverance for such a work. The only hope would be in applying to men of wealth, & such men are apt to be very difficult of access on �63 such subject. . Still I only ask to know my Masters ( I) will, & for grace to do it when once known. 1858. Jan. 2. Just returned to day ( 1) from a visit home, to my dear native land, having been absent since the 27th June last, & was in the States 3 months & 8 days. The journey was not without inconveniences & trials; but they were comparatively trifling. I travelled upwards of 20,000 miles, c.o on.land & water, & no accident befel me; nor was I sick an hour, noi? lost a nights C O sleep. The time of my greatest exposure to danger was on the steamer ’’Star of the West,” from N. Y. to Aspenwall, the vessel being overloaded with freight & passengers & during the last three days, the yellow fever broke out among the passengeB (I). Six died of it. They lay in the dining saloon, which made our meals most disagreeable. The fare both on the ’’Central America”, on which I took passage from Aspen­ wall to N. Y, & the ’’Star of the West,” was miserable indeed. I was most kindly received by the Sec!? of the Am. Board in Boston, & received from them every attention. The Annual Meeting of the Board in Providence was to me, the most, interest ing gathering of my life. What a noble spectacle was the Board itself as it sat upon that platform I Such an assemblage of learning, talent, piety, eminence, worth, Is rarely seen C»J My object in going there was to co-operate withEres. Beck­ with, in soliciting funds for the endowment of Oahu College, & the most ample oppertunity ( I) was afforded us. Our addresses were especially Mr. Bf/well received, & several thousand dollars were subscribed immediately. But while there a very heavy failure occurred in Providence, & the daily papers contained n �64. notices of failures all over the country; this was the begining (I) of a "financial revulsion" seldom equalled in any country, & we were obliged to abandon our object, till a more prosperous time, & return home. But we obtained in all a little over $8,000 in money, & perhaps $1,000 more in books, over & above what had been previously subscribed. My short visit of about two v/eeks to my native place in Pa. was full of interest, pleasant & painful interest. of 26 years had changed every thing ( I). home at all. The lapse It did not seem like I looked in vain for the old landmarks, trees, woods, fences, roads &C, but only here & there could I find a trace of what I used to be so familiar with when a boy. Where once stood a log "meeting house" on what used to be a corner of my fathers ( I) farm, surround ( I) by a pleasant grove (!) of pine, oak, maple & hicory, under whose cool shade, the church going people of the surrounding country, used to stand or sit in groups during recess, on Sundays & talk of religion, politics, crops, prices &c, there I found nothing but a crop of wheat. The axe & the plough had been there & all was changed. The Sabbath I preached at the "Warrior run" church, for Mr. Sheddan, was very oppressive to my feelings. to controul myself. I found it hard There was where I first heard of a Saviour, but the voice of the venerable Bryson had long been silent in death. There were the companions of my early days, but I did not know them - all so changed. grave of my dear, dear mother. There more than all was the Had I been alone I felt like sitting down upon it during the whole day, & weeping tears of gratitude & affefcjtion. My fathers ( I) grave is by it, & �65 . near also are those of sister Jane, & Nelly, & four days after I left home another, poor dear Caty, a deaf sister, was laid there. I preached on the text, ”The fashion of this world passeth away." After leaving home, I went to Washinton ( I) & saw the President ^inserted in pencil "Buchanan") to whom I had a flattering note of introduction, & he received me with much respect although the room was half full of people, & gave me a note of introduction to Senator Bright of Indiana. I also saw Genl. Cass for a few minutes, visited the Capitol, walked about the city & in the afternoon of the same day left, for Baltimore. Here I had a delightful visit with the friends of my good friend Dr. Nevins. I attended a week day prayer meeting in the vestry, & stood in the same little desk where I reed, license to preach 26 years before, & it was sad to think that not one member of the Presbytery which licensed me now live. reward. Nevins, Breckonridge, Morrison, &c all gone to their On the Sabbath I preached in the same old pulpit in front of which I was ordained in the fall of 1831, the venerable Dr. Green of Philadelphia making the ordaining prayer. It was at the meeting of the Synod of Philadelphia. I attended the meeting of this same body in Oct. last in Lancaster Pa. & found but one member who had been at my ordination C»J � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Armstrong, Richard - Journal - 1831-1834, 1837, 1840-1858 Description An account of the resource Typescript, 3 volumes Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource If you would like permission to publish or reproduce this material, please send your requests to archives@missionhouses.org Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library at the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library at the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/ce6394a1992d3a1aea1881bacee778bb.pdf 666a827ae44731f3f6272303a8ad5e77 PDF Text Text * * T*ty/3,j936 4*27^ Journal "New England", For on Board the New Bedford, the Sandwich Ship Massachusetts, Islands 1830-1831 (First two pages t o m out) writes. Sometimes read & _____________________ _____ -B who for some time has _______________ ___ to sit in all day--but is now much better. _______ comes our large flat trunk which we use for seat, on the other side of our room is a rocking chair and beside it a long flat box on which we put our desks, the vacant place on the flour is just enough for a comfortable place for our feet, a convenient shelf reaching across the room upon which we place our books—& some other articles--opposite to the door are our births one over the other, the top which is mahogany and so is the door, our upper birth is furnished with curtains of red figured satin— the other rooms t W S ! S A REPRODUCTION A M U N PUBH SH ED M A N U SC W W f O K REFERENCE A N D TUOY S O T T O BE REPRODUCED IN A N Y VfAV \ W M H O U T W RUTEN PE K M ISStO N 0 # THE CO PYRtG H T O W N M �are more rude and plain in appearance. In this little room we sit most of the day since it is colder. Part of the time one of us read aloud & part of the time to ourselves. I think if we ever reach the land & rejoice to get into a steady habitation we shall not forget some of the times in our little room on the waters where we have been rocking from sea to sea over the swelling billows have read prayed and conversed and talked about our friends and former days. The Sabbath is drawing near, may it be a good and profitable day to our souls-Sabbath after we had assembled for public worship on deck & united in singing & prayer our little meeting was broken up by the sudden appearance of a squall the clouds looked terrific, all hands were summoned on deck & every one hastened to take in the sails. The weather continued variable through the day & we had no meetings except in our state rooms. �Thursday. The Sisters Have agreed to notice a season to pray particularly for the seamen immediately after evening prayers- I cannot but hope the Lord will bless the means & pour upon us a spirit of grace & supplication. Our female prayer meetings still continue to be blessed & we need to rejoice that the Lord has enclined & ennabled same of us to meet daily. I sometimes have been almost sick through the morning & have gone to the prayer meeting at two and come back refreshed in body & mind— The sea has been very rough for several days— 3ome of the family sea-sick so as not to be able to sit up- Just before tea I went up on deck and took a seat in the afterhouse to look at the raging ocean upon which we are tossing- no sooner did I east my eye on the grand yet terrible scene before me than I thought how alourmed would my friends _____ _____ here whilst I from having become accus­ tomed to all that I now see and feel and �* 4. calm going down with this vessel from one side and then mounting up as she rolls over to the other now and then giving a heavy plunge forward. around me seems to say fear God" All The mighty terrors of the deep proclaim his awful magesty, truly God ___ Christ is a consuming fire. Let the raging of the waters increase & let our vessel be recked what horror & ddspair will fill the soul of the impenitent sinner whilst to the believers ear shall be whispered "it is I- be not afraid." I sometimes think we may never reach the islands that it would be more for the Glory of God that we should be sunk in the deep but for thy own name sake, for zion sake & for the heathens sake if thou dost suffer us to be brought into the field give U3 hearts prepared for the work. March 17 Saturday. S. Lat Long For sometime I have entirely neglected noticing the events of the day but in this time nothing very �new or remarkable has heppened to us unless the days of adverse winds which we have had & heavy gales that has tosted us about may be considered as something little different from what we have before experienced & also our movement into a differ­ ent room which is more retired and better on some accounts, be new. Two or three porpoises have been taken which I had not noticed, the colour of the meat is much like that of liver & the taste like beef. The brethren of this mission family commenced yesterday a daily prayer meeting at 2 o'clock P.M. It gave new life to ours- some have long desired it, especially Mr. B. I could not but rejoice & hope that prayers might be offered that should draw down blessings which maketh rich & addeth no sorrow there unto but we must walk softly or our best services will be defiled we need the whole Christian armer to contend with the adversary of our souls & great discernment to detect all his wiles and alluring temtations my soul is pained within me �that I make so little effort against sin that all the powers of my mind are not awake to the contest— much of my time passes uselessly- many of my _____ __________ though not particularly sinful in them­ selves are ____ and out of place ___ I am fully convinced ____ if I proceed in this way that it ____ be to no good purpose. I have no excuse to plead why I am not faithful & active in doing some­ thing for Jesus being confined in our room by the cold & shut out from the world in the midst of the ocean still we may find much more to do than there is time to do it in- if we have right feelings we shall be found laboring & restling in prayer for all nations and we shall find many an individual object of prayer & this is not all, the Information instruc­ tion knowledge & grace which we need & which with the blessing of God shall make us profitable servants and enlarge our share of usefulness. Enough I fear I ought to. God is faithful to his promises if I do my part I shall no longer have to �* * * 7. complain of a dull formal sluggish life. April. _______________ health & the cold weather has kept me mostly for several weeks confined to my birth am more reconciled than at first felt that it was a useless place for me, that I was wanting in energy and giving away to an unnecessary confinement but repeatedly finding my going out & making efforts to be better followed by sickness or colds, I have become more quiet & better satisfied that this is the right place for me & that perhaps it is a place better calculated to profit my soul than any other --at least I would make it so. I think I have learned something. & oh will the Lord condescend to teach me more. I would view his hand in every days providence & walk by faith and not by sightI would be jealous for his Glory though it may be through much suffering on my own part- for what is my life, what my name what my pleasure & enjoyment �unless through them my Father in Heaven is glorifiedcheerfully would I commit myself to his disposal relying on his precious promises. I will not be anxious for myself but anxious for his glory. April We have had many interesting conversations with Henry the San h Isl_____ who is with us, he is evidently interested with religious conversation. Since the cold weather of the Cape he has had very sore feet caused not only by the cold but from being almost constantly wet- he comes to our room almost every evening & Mr. B. applys remedies & binds them up, it is very animating to see his countenance brighten or his eye fill with interest when they converse about the change in some of his countrymen, he remembers the conversation of some, that of Keo ne ___ T a n e _____ he and the wickedness of Koki & some had good hearts at Wiriva where he lived with Mr. Olny (?3 from Henry's conversation this evening �t 9. we feel encouraged to pray for him Mr. B said do you sleep all night "no" he replyed, hear strike 12- to 6- What think about-- "bad heart- miss bad-sea it- see it-" "think about Jesus want love him." after some farther conversation he spoke of going to bed but lingered- he evidently wanted Mr. B to pray as he had done many times before with h im but nothing was said & a t ______________ A more amiable & faithful well disposed youth I have never known. This evening Henry on being asked said he wanted Mr. B. to pray last night, hopes he shall get a new heart on board ship- we feel quite interested in his case and hope his mind may be kept from the influence of wicked examples that are daily before him particu­ larly that of the cook & steward who are profane swearing men, the cook was once a praying man but says he has got out of the step and cant get back, he let go, there is a way as he expressed himself of getting hold so that you cant let go." Henry it seems �had got this history about him by talking with him himself and on Mr. B telling about him by way of illustration, "Yes I say to him—-why no pray now? he say too wicked- I say then go to hell—" he say you go to hell, me _____ a taunting reply. I must hope I then will become a preacher of righteousness— April 19. Yesterday we changed rooms. A pleasant & milder day we have not had since we came within the region of the cape. We have been much favored for a week past to been wafted on our way rapidly some of the t i m e _____________ a hour, last night was a dismal night to me I was not well and could not sleep, the wind was fair, square yards, but the sea rough & the vessel rocked from one side to the other, which is not the case only when the wind is perfectly fair & in a calm, heavier waves I thought never had broke over cur deck & it often appeared to me that the water rushed down in torrents into some part of theiBSsel. I did not apprehend any danger for I �* * * 11. supposed this was not the case, but it sounded dismally how easily might an unguarded sailor get swept from deck thought I but this I suppose raraLy happens though they often get thrown from the yards and plunged under water from the bowsprit ___ Their cloths I suppose have not been dry for many weeks till since we cleared the cape, from storms & the breaking of the waves over the deck-- Mr. B had an interesting con. with one of the sailors to day by the name of Johns, one remark was what matter is it where we are or what we have if we are only Christ­ ians and said I think I have felt better for a few days- by their fruits we shall know them may it be _______________ the spirit. My mind has been much burdened to day not only for the sailors but for the mission family. Oh Arm of the Lord appear for our rescue & revive thy work. April 29. We are sailing pleasantly & rapidly over the peaceful waters of the Pacific, it is again �* * IS. spring with us and very soon we shall be experiencing the heat of summer. In fancy I view our gardens and orchard and fields at home breaking from the dreary desolation of winter and putting on the cheer­ ing aspect of life and viger—a lively emblem of the resurrection. Soon will the great and eternal resurrection come and I and my friends whom I never more expect to see on earth will meet at the judgment to flourish in eternal life or in eternal misery. We now specify objects of prayer for our daily prayer meetings among our subjects chosen and mentioned the day previous have been the missionary cause our own individual cases & success--our friends & benefactors--the seamen of this vessel—Saturday the duties of the Sabbath, on Sab. a blessing on the preachers word— My heart has been m u c h _______________ with the mirth of the sailors--they have been employed in drawing up provisions out of the storage rooms & have �sung about it constantly-- had they been the songs of Zion I could have heard & listened gladly but they are far from being spiritual & most perniciously calculated to drive away all seriousness-- it loudly calls for more earnestness in prayer--the wicked rule among them— their sins are of the deepest die they have no fear of God before their eyes. We have at times some earnestness in praying for them but more of the power of the spirit is wanted. I mourn and am disquieted. The work of the Lord does not prosper among us. April 30. We are still favored with a fair wind, the weather very pleasant yesterday put up a new sail call the "sky sail", our ship makes a grand appear­ ance-- Health some better to day-- weak, languid & sickly, & lounge in my birth half of the time. I desire submission and a holy trusting in the Lord & a quiet enduring all his will __ I rejoice that the rules and reigns— I wish to write many letters but �* 14. think I s h a l l ___________in some ______________ my attempts have proved so unsuc­ cessful*- It will be much longer than I calculated before our friends will have any intelligence from us, have not spoken one ship bound to America. Once we fondly hoped an opportunity had arrived but soon our hopes were blasted and we were called to sorrow over a slave ship. Sunday. Not well this morn but much enclined & favored in pleading for a blessing on the preaching and de­ votions of the day-- before night somewhat harassed and troubled with some reflections on the conduct of others—to keep my mind from sources of thought that waste time & corrupt the heart, I would ever endeavour as soon as I perceive my danger to search diligently to see if I may not at times be charged with the same faults & spirits & then seek the Lord to deliver & help me. �Mr. B preached plainly on the duties of keep­ ing the Sabbath- he did not spare but in kindness to their souls interest told them the danger they exposed themselves to in breaking this strict command of God to keep the Sabbath day holy that those that broke this command entirely neglected their souls salvation--it would not be attend to on any other day ______ attention given, not many present--a true and faithful minister will declare the whole truth and not keep anything back because it may not be welcome or place him in danger of loosing esteem and friendship-- such a mans ways cannot please the Lord— nor do they meet the con­ sciences of men-- how many are countenanced in sin and go in their chosen ways because their preachers seek to please them rather than God. Mr. B had an interesting & encouraging conversation with Johns this evening, he was much affected that for the two last Sabbaths it has been his turn to watch at mast head for whales & so been deprived of hearing preaching- �* 16. one took his place this morning, it came to the knowledge of the mate who is manifesting much enmity of heart, and was called down & J sent up. Mr. R by his conduct says I will not enter into the kingdom myself and thou that would, I will hinder. J said "I got to thinking what the saviour had done for us, the other evening, how he died, and for the first time in my life wept over it. Oh he said, if any of our friends or any man had died for us we should never forget him." Mr. B told him the substance of the sermon—he was quite affected during the conversation, he said while looking for whales what should he do shd _______________ he should not be faithful to the officers or owners of the ship if he did not cry out-- "it is hard to serve two masters"—he added. May 12 Thursday Have j u s t _______________ two fish bonetos about ______________ mackerel third longer but much thicker, had a Skip Jack for supper last night. I think I was �* * * 17. never more thankful for a dish of food, we all appeared grateful & now a kind providence is providing more. We have not had so much fresh sea food as I expected, true our table has been well supplied but we seem to have lost our relish, in part at least, for our usual food and a dish of fresh fish seema a great rarity. The subject of our prayer meeting this P M was our own preparation for the missionary labors among the heathen. We agreed to spend the day in fasting and prayer,— have had two seasons with the sisters. some it has been a profitable day. I think to It is good to pray and make known our wants to God not only secretly— but unitedly. I hope and pray that I may never be a stranger at the mercy-seat. I find enough to draw me there, & enough to keep me there. If I have been unfaithful I must go there and confess it—if in darkness I must go there to get light.--if under temptation, there is the place to find comfort & if �* 18. m y heart is filled with joy and hope there I shall be found to p r a i s e ________________ take away the Christiaxs Christ and you take all __ Have tried to remember the anniversary meetings at New York which commenced on Tuesday. Mr. B. little unwell. Had to me a refreshing season of prayer this P.M. I awoke this morning and felt myself at home, in better health than usual. We seemed almost in a calm the vessel had but little motion, all around seemed more pleasant than usual. Husband arose at 4 A. went on deck, soon the water came rushing into the cabin, could not account for it- learnt after­ wards that the vessel moved by an opposite currentdiped backwards & met a wave that broke into the cabin window—Vessels are sometimes sunk in this way. Quite a rainy morning. Sat. 14. Early this morning we heard the cry of whales not far off. The watch was immediately called & in 5 minutes the boats were lowered & all �* 19. except 5 of the men, left to take care of the ship, were rowing in the direction of the whales. were soon among them. They As we saw them spouting on all sides I feared for their safety. I trust all of us often lifted a silent prayer to God for their safety. One boat was soon fastened and we saw the shoal, one after another raising its broad black head out of the water spouting and moving rapidly to the windward- the other boats followed but soon returned, the 2d mates boat which was fastened to a whale now already dead, was towed to the ship & soon after that was cut into and drawed with the pully on to the deck. The Capt. fastened one and thought it secure but the iron slipped & it made its way off. The whale contained 5 barrels of oil--the largest contain 100 bis. __________ approaching near to the land of our destination. The Isl^ of Moroke 40 miles lies beside us & Hawaii before us. I have been on deck again to see all that might be seen in outward �* 20. appearance at this distance of these islands & if possible to awaken a deeper interest for the sal­ vation of their inhabitants. I had a happy joyful morning, had much enjoyment in lifting up my heart to God and imploring his spirit to keep me & make me useful in his kingdom among the heathen. Have felt myself near home & making some little prepar­ ation to go ashore--but contrary to our expectations in the morning that we would be in port by night we have had a calm & sailed but little. Have been willing to wait another day or two on account of ill health. June 7. Teusday. This morning 20 miles beyond Ha______ carried by a current but soon after a southerly breeze which carried us near the harbor about 2 o'clock— the sails were gradually taken in & a cannon fired for a pilot--0ne came on board, the anchor was soon cast, the breeze was to strong to enter the harbor about 2 miles from shore �* * SI take the brethren on shore & Johnston with the Captain and his boat sailed off leaving brother D. with we sisters soon retired to one of our rooms and united in prayer. We felt the need of calling on the Lord for help & guidance, as he had so mercifully brought us to behold the land of our destination, that he would take us and make us instruments of helping forward his glorious kingdom in these islands— It was a refreshing season to us — I have had at times great liberty in praying that God would make use of us for his glory— I have been viewing with great interest these once benighted shores. I never beheld a more beautiful landscape than the mountains back of the town present--some of them are covered with green verdure of various shades— lofty ridges one rising after another— the native thatched houses are thick—-with now and then a foreigners. Groves of cocoanut trees are seen in different parts. We defered our tea some time thinking our companions �might return and bring us some fruit but at last we once more, cheerfully too, sat down to our table of salt junk and sea bread. About dark our husbands arrived bringing much love & fruits, bananas, oranges, sweet potatoes, oranges, cake, pies, etc.--We par­ took of them with good appetites & I trust with thankful hearts asking many questions about what they had seen and heard. __________ waiting their arrival on They had been expecting us for a m o n t h ______________ the natives crowded around some drest some but one garment ____ a shirt while others had but a bare strip of kappa around them--they followed them to the mission home and stood around the doors & windows. The news was confirmed that Henry had told us from one of the natives--That it was all still at Honolulu now-- no riding on the sabbath— no selling rum-- no women come on board of ships. This was unexpected, there had been a very favorable change in the government during several months past. �* 23. Boki, Governor, enemy to the mission, with a great number of his men on two vessels left here more than a year since to go to get Sandel wood. Bokis vessel has not been heard of since, those in the other vessel took a fever and most of them died— Adams a pious man is now governor holding his office, many of the chiefs are pious exerting a good influence over the mind of the young king— In the morning we all expected to go ashore. Jun 8 Wednesday Messrs Clark Shephard & Bishop, Dr. Judd came on board this morning to accompany us ashore. We were soon ready- were let down in chairs to the little boats— The natives in canoes were sailing in different directions. Quite a company of all ages surrounded us after we came ashore. "Aloha"-- was constantly given by one and another & often repeated, some had scarce a body ________________ some a shirt while o t h e r s __________ had I �* 34. not been prepared for it I should have been much shocked. After m u c h _________________ urged that the walk was too long, we took a ride in the waggon ready, & were drawn by the natives to the mission house. Br. Bingham's. As many as could seem to, wished to get hold of the waggonof natives followed us on. quite a company Some running before some at the side, & others behind, as we passed along they came out from their native houses, some bowing others exclaiming--"Aloha"—it was a new scene indeed to us- I felt myself among an inter­ esting people __ at Mr. Binghams we were introduced to the brothers & sisters stationed here- Mr. Bingham, Clark, Shephard, Judd & their wives, Mr. Bishop & Ruggles from Hawaii. interest & joy. It was a time of We sung a hymn & knelt before our Fathers throne while Mr Bingham led in prayer. Afterwards we separated. Brother Tinker & sister staid at Mr B & Brother D at Dr J who lives in the same house. Mr. J & wife went to Mr. Chamberlins �* 35. & Mr B & myself at Mr Clarks, the last two live in native houses. I was quite struck with their neat­ ness and pleasant appearance- far superior to what I had imagined- the inside of Mr Clarks is lined with rushes and the storks of sugar cane, the outside grass tied on in bunches- the flour or ground is covered with mats-- large room in front with a pleasant lanai over t h e __________________ room & bedroom t h e n __________lanai which is a covered roof o v e r __________then Mr Clarks study which is to be our room. At 2 we were all to be introduced to the King & chiefs at the Kings house ____ some of the sisters rode--myself & others walked, we entered two by two, Mr B and myself first and were introduced by Mr Bing, first to the King who sat in about the scenter of a _________room, then the Prince Regent K __________, then to the Governor and other Chiefs- After we were all seated Mr B read Mr Everats letter to the King. Several remarks were made by Mr B & some of the other new missionaries �* 26. which Mr Bingham translated to the K & Chiefs- The K is about 16. Was dressed in superfine broadcloth. ____ ____ with Mrs Clark to a native females prayer meeting- about 80 present. Friday Observed part of the d a y _______________ and prayer ___ it has been profitable- Desire to be sober, grave, and upright in all my ways looking to the Lord for direction-- May every duty be fully and perseveringly attended too-- in all this I would, as a Christian & a missionary, seek the good of Christs kingdom, willing to deny sacrifice & to be the least ' of all and the servant of all when the good of the cause requires it. I would take the example of our Saviour for my pattern & guide and live independent of all who do not follow him through evil as well as good report. "I remember past days and my spirits �* 27. move with tender emotion. The goodness of the Lord has been unceasing- he has done more for me than I could have asked for. confide in him. Shall I not always trust and My desire is to know no will but his. Christians here are called to action-- The Lord would know & prove the faithfulness of his children in subduing the power of antichrist-- he has promised his help & power to such as call upon his name with humble, broken, contrite hearts, he is not slack. Under such circumstances shall this church let the R Catholics gain footing among this people? Oh tell it not in Gath publish it not in Ashkelon" _________ Often I visit the land of m y __________ my heart is knit by strong ties to the people and land I can no longer behold ______ My brothers & sisters appear __________ 7 long months since I gave them the parting hand. My spirit longs to know all that concerns them. They have been much on m y mind today ___ have read of late some of dear A's letters, wish I had the same spirit & hope- She is going on from strength to �strength, eminently useful in the vineyard of our Lord. Sister Clark & myself frequently have seasons of prayer, it reminds of seasons I had with my sisters. Sunday. Attended church 3 times to day in better health than I have been since we landed _____ A female prayer meeting here this evening-- I find much to condemn in myself- the wanderings of my thoughts this morning at the native meeting, & the struggle which I had with my natural heart was painful. more firm & unwavering. I thought myself To keep myself I must be more diligent in watching and prayer- I would trace everything to its source & its influence. I must not only forsake the world but even profess of the gospel in many things— The congregations were more attentive than usual. They were indeed interesting- between three & 4 thousand present. �* 29. ________ awake to feel that unless there is more zeal & love for the souls salvation among Christians, the cause of zion must languish and mourn & the judgment of God must be expected. It seemed an easy matter to arise and come up to the help of the Lord against the many, it seemed an easy matter to remove the enemy's power by him who has promised never to leave nor forsake his children & to withhold no good thing from them. I felt God was willing & is it possible that we should feel indifferent ____ Went to meeting at 11 & to the native meeting at 5. __________ preached at 11. Class 1 24 - prayer fe­ male in the evening, more profitable than some of my sabbaths-— Monday— July 11— Spent most of the morning with Sister J., made several calls—regret that I have not been more spiritual, when will the time come when my conversa­ tion will be such as shall always edify In our walk after tea called at the door of a house where �* 30. a native female sat braiding a hat. It was a piece of her own ingenuity- she h a d ______________ block or a made up block, or her own ________ had commenced braiding it whole, some the way of imperial chip, with all the silky appearance of straw-- it will take her a long time but if she succeeds it will be very handsome. July 30. Sat. After tea Mr. B and myself took a walk down to the seashore--As I looked over the waters I thought of my far distant friends, of days that are past, & desired in my heart that they were here to see their C_____ situate on these heathen shores. While we stood musing and conversing more than 20 natives collected around us giving us their alohas. Mr B conversed a little, not able to say much yet— an old infirm woman impressively said to us pointing to Mr B—— Po maikai, then to me, repeating the same words, then to herself—blessed you, & you— & m e _ The wild uncultivated appearance of the country the high bodied coconut trees with their spreading �* 31. tops, the thatched houses & the common dress of the natives ledme to feel more sensible than ever that I was truly on a heathen land. As we came up we met & saw great numbers of men, women & children- some with scarce a badge of covering on— from their days labour heavily laden. Some carried their burdens on their backs, some on their shoulders and others on poles--if ever I feel sympathy & pity for this people it is when I see them thus. It reminds me of the bondage and oppression of the children of Israel in Egypt and that happy indeed are the people who enjoy the liberty of a free government—True, great has been the change for the b e t t e r ___________ since the introduction of Christianity______________ of their habitual destructive vices are discontinued and reverence is now paid to the commands of God __________ live to die a natural death & mothers not only preserve but nurture & love their helpless in­ fants. Bui royalty brings with it a great distinction and few incentives, to the common people, for habits �* * * 32. of industry & invention, & then if the people exhibit specimens of ingenuity, they, when seen, are wanted & taken by the chiefs, for which at this time some reward is given or not, just as they please—is given in r e t u r n - o r they are taken into the Chiefs train to work and serve them as the Chiefs direct------ Wednesday 5 August. I have been hoping for a few days past for better days—I have had some seasons of calling upon the Lord with more ard & faith—in no way do I expect spiritual enjoyment but in persevering in prayer & watchfulness. Today brother & sister Dibble left this for Hilo their appointed station. Sister D & myself had a tender and an affectionate parting. I felt that it was uncertain whether we ever met again. The shortness of life, the solemn duties resting upon us in the work of spreading Christ's cause, the frailness & infirmity of our nature exclaiming that without me ye can do nothing— led us to enjoin upon �* * * 33. one another to pray that each might be faithful & to communicate to each other views & feelings, conflicts, temptations to triumph, so far as it may be for our good _________________________ (Page torn out) Have been better able to attend _______________ duties for several days—I have many __________ ____ in looking forward to the time __________ ____ be able to talk with this people _________ ____ much of Weimea and at times have ______ of prayer for the people particularly _______ several sabbaths past—May the Lord ____ to the time when we shall depart for this place, in the mean­ time may we b e ________fully preparing for whatever work the Lord may have for us to do-- Several of the native girls have been here to learn to make work-bags for needles, pins, thread and thimbles. I have taken some pleasure with them & hoped it �might learn them to take care of the needles which they are always losing through carelessness. August 5. Spent part of the day in fasting. Have to regret that I have not maintained an entire even­ ness of feeling--enclined to irritation but was in kindness reproved. Mr B & myself agreed to watch, reprove & exhort each other daily that we may have a knowledge with the grace of God of our ways & be blameless. Took a walk after tea. Mr. B myself & Mrs Clark called at two native houses, in one find a little chief, she was formerly very vile but now had turned to the good. She gave us an account of what she had been & ____ present I _______________ August 11— Commenced a few days since getting lessons in the "Ninauhoike & reciting to M Bingham at 11 A.M. — cd feel somewhat encouraged--find myself learning �something new daily—Yesterday attended the native meeting & understood more than usual— 12 couple married— their dress was a mixture of heathen & foreign display—Some having on an abundance of Kappa in the form of shalls without anything beside, some with a loose dress tied round the neck with a great thickness of kappa wound round the waist with the skirt very short ____ with one or two strings of Hala around the neck, or a heavy wreath of green leaves with feathered wreath &c________ rich satin kiheis with white factory dresses, or leis alone, leaving the body part necked—black and other colored handkerchiefs tied on the head, some with old looking hats with little piece of a vail, & some very decently dressed in gowns made after foreign fashion with native head and neck dresses— [DWIGHT BALDWIN and CHARLOTTE FOWLER were married December 3, 1850. 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Title A name given to the resource Baldwin, Charlotte Fowler - Journal - 1830-1831 Description An account of the resource Typescript Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource If you would like permission to publish or reproduce this material, please send your requests to archives@missionhouses.org Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library at the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/88ddacdc333aa20902a508a9aef569f8.pdf cef872e3de711143b08ecaf29f95ace3 PDF Text Text Journal of David Dwight Baldwin L a h a i n a Island of Maui Hawaiian Islands / �<3. 1844 - Lahaina. Yesterday, Nr. Lyons and family and Dr. S-aith -rrived here in the Clario- from Hawaii and this afternoon they with my father, and Mr. Rice have sailed for Or.hu. I have not see:, Curtis Lyons -efore in three years. I was very ouch *olee,sed with him. Very sorry that he did not make a longer stay here. Now while I am writing the vessel in inhich ;ay father is h s got a fine oreeze. I hope they will arrive safe tomorrow morning. Yesterday afternoon the whale ship Bowditch arrived from the North West where it had lost the captain and four men "by the capsizing of coat. They 11 perished from the cold before assistance could be had except one man. The captain -as orother to Captain Sowl of the South America. 4, Today noon Mr. Clark and family arrived here in our duble canoe from Wailuku. After dinner had a fine time playing with Alvoh Clark, and the other children. We spent some of the time in reading. Just at night Mr. Clark went down to the sea where AlvQk, and I bathed. Mr. Clark expects to go to Honolulu as soon as there is a good passage, and leave his family. 5, This morning .-after breakfast I and Alva^y went upto Lahainaluna to spend part of the day. We had a fine bathe up there in Mr. Emerson's^ After which we went down to Mr. Andrews to spend the rest of the day. 6, Mr. Clarks family spent the day up to I*r. Andrew's; and in the evening they came down; with Mr. Cheever, and Mr. Emerson's, and Mr. Alexander's boys to bathe in the sea. We all -went down and had a fine bathe. Mr. Cheever try to learn me to swim but did not succeed. �2 June 7, 1844- Alvak and I got up early, and took a walk doim to the pier. The Keoua arrived from 0ahu.. Heard by her that Mr. Damon's little baby was dead, also that the brig seen passing by Wailuku. had proved to be an English brig from England with Mr. Charlton on board. We bathed again this evening in the sea. 8, Wrote a letter to father by the bark Honolulu. Mr. Clark thought some of going in her; but did not. This afternoon Mrs. Emerson and three of her boys came down from the hill. Had a fine play with the boys. 9, Went to English meeting. Mr. Andrews preached from the 12th chapter 26 verse of Proverbs. "The rightous is more excellent than his neighbor." Read most of the time in the Sailors magazine. In the afternoon we had a sabbath school. Mrs. Clark heard Alvah, and I in, B rnes notes, and mother heard the girls. 10, Alvah and I took a walk down to the pier this morning; nothing was in sight. Mr. Clark and family went up to Mr. Andrews to spend the dqy, and come down at evening. The Clarion arrived from Oahu. Received a letter by it from father in which he said that he had written four letters Before this one, but the vessel in which they were put was lying at anchor still. 11, Mr. Clark's family went up to Lahainaluna to spend the day. Wrote a long letter to father, and also received one from him by the ^ Lafayette. Mr. Clark sailed in the Bremen ship Clementine for Oahu. C\<\rVs 12, Mr. Emerson's and Mr. Alexander's boys, Alvah^and myself went with Mr. Cheever half way to Kaanapari to bathe in the sea. We rode on horses. When we bathed I put on Mr. Cheever's life preserver, and swam out where I could not touch bottom. We got back before �dinner after having a fine time. Spent most of the afternoon at * Mr. Whistler's; and he took &ea with us. Began to write a letter to father. June 13, Mrs. Andrews and part of her family spent the day with us. I went upon the grape and got some bunches of grapes. Finished my letter to father. 14, Mrs. Conde, and family spent the day with us. Mr. Cheever came down with them, and took breakfast with us. Wen^ over to Mr. Boardman's to find when and where the Hooikakai was going: learnt that it was going to the other side of the Island. I made a swing and put Henry on it; but it made him sea sick. 15, This afternoon Mr. Cheever and Alvah came down from Lahainaluna to bring on horses some of Mrs. Clarks children and to take up Mrs. Condy, and her children. Before tea Alvah, Samuel, and Williem came down. Had a fine play with them at ball. Mrs. Clark came down at night with Mr. Cheever. We all bathed with Mr. Cheever in the sea. 16, Sabbath day. Went to meeting. Mr. Andrews preached from Luke 18 chapter 13 verse, "God be merciful to me a sinner." His sermon was a plain one. I understood it better than I generally do his sermons. After dinner gor a lesson in Bames notes. Today Aas it been very warm. 17, Early in the morning Alvah went up to Lahainaluna to get his Latin lesson. Took a walk down to the pier. Wrote a letter to Mr. Clark for Caroline Clark. Went over to Mr. Boadmans to learn when the Clarion sailed for Oaha.. He said tomorrow afternoon. * 18, Mrs. Clark and family went up to Lahainaluna except Ann Elvia who spent the day here. The Clarion went down to Oahu, by way of Molokai �4 to take Mr. Gulick and family down. Went down to Mr. Peck's store. They had been catting down coconuts trees. Mr. Peck gave me two coconuts. Bathed in the sea this evening with Mr. Cheever, Mr. Alexander, and Mr. Emerson' 3 boys, Alvah and Lorrin. June 19, The Pilot arrived from Oaha. Went over to Mr. Baardman's to see if there were any letters come by her. He gave me quite a parcel among which were several from father. One for me; one for methe? Abbey, one for Ch rles, and three for mother. Mr. Cheever came down from the hill, and took breakfast with us. He carried up the letters for Lahainaluna. I have been writing a letter to father, to go by the Pilot this evening. After dinner went up to Lahainaluna to quarterly mee. As we went up stoped at Mr. Andrews. The meeting was at Mr. Emerson's. Had a very good one. Abbey was chosen secretary. I contributed 25 cents. There were 31 children there besides parents. After meeting Mrs. Conde invited us to tabs tea with her. After tea went down. Abby rode behind Alvah and I walked down. Went over to Mr. Boardman's to carry some letters I brought down to go by the Pilot. 20, The Hoaikakin arrived. Went down to Mr. Pecks to learn where and when she was going. He said that she was going to Oaha this evening. We did not write by her to father, ecanse we were expecting him home every day now. This afternoon saw a vessel coming in; towards night look again, but co&Ld not see any thing of it. Soon after Lorrin came down. He said they could see a vessel there very plainly. So he and I went down to the pier, we saw the vessel; it was a great ^.distance off. 21, This morning I got up early and wnet down to the pier. Saw the �5 Honolulu at anchor. And. just as I was coming away I saw a boat coming ashore from her, and so I thought I would wait, and. see who came in the boat. As it neared I was surprised to see father, and someone else in it. I ran up to the house as fast as I could and told mother, then went down to meet father. Very glad indeed, to see him. Mr. Alexander, Mr. Emerson, Mr. Rice and Mrs. Hall with two of her children came up also. They all went up to Lahainaluna except Mrs. Hall and children. The captain of the barque Honolulu took tea with us. Mr. Whistler called, upon us. He and. my father talk about the volcano on Hawaii. Father said that "one time people had been standing on hills, got trees on; and soon after they came down they saw them moving off," as they had lost their foundation. June 22, This morning after breakfast Mr. Alexander and Mr. Rice and. Mrs. Emerson came down from the hill. They did not stay long. Begun school again with father. Got a few hunches of grapes for Mrs. Hall. 23, Went to chapel. Mr. Andrews preached from 107 Psalm 7 verse "And he led them forth by the right wqy that they might go to the city of habitation." This afternoon Charles, and I went to native meeting with father. As we were coming back saw two vessels coming in; one of them had a white flag; so father sent off the double canoe. There were on board Mr. Lyons and family, Mr. Clark, Mr. Lyman, and Mr. Conde. 24, Mr. Lyons and family, and Mrs. Hall with her two girls went up to La. Luna before breakfast and Mr. Lyman after breakfast. This afternoon saw a vessel coming in with a white flag on the fore mast. When it got most in, father and. I with Samuel and Alvah, (who brought down some horses for Mr. y and Mrs. Dibble to ride up on up the �6 the hill, who were expected in the vessel) went off to the vessel in the double canoe. Were surprised to find Mr. Whiteney on board also. When we all got ashore Mr. Dibble thought that they better stay down here, and go up in the morning which they did. After tea Mr. Whitney, father and I and Charles took a walk. When I got back found that Mr. Cheever had come with some of the boys to bathe in the sea. We had a fine bathe. JUne 25, Mr. Whitney went up to Lahainaluna before breakfast, and Mr. Dibble and family after breakfast. Mr. Lyons and family sailed in the Clarion for Hawaii. Mr. Lymon also went with them. This evening Father and Mr. Whitney went over to the kings. 26, Mr. Whitney went up to Lahainaluna again this morning. Mr. Rice, and Mr. Cheever started to go to Hana. Mr. Rice said that they might expect him back a week from tomorrow. 27, As the vacation of Punahou school is about out; Mr. Alexanders two boys with Mr. Whitney sailed on the Hooikaika for Oahu. Mr. Alexander, and I accompanied them off in out double canoe. Father and I took a ride up to Lahainaluna and took tea at Mr. Emerson's. Mr. Whistler called in upon us. 28, This morning father attended the funeral of a native woman. Father, and I took a ride up to Lahainaluna. When up there, I bathed in Mr. Emerson's vat, with Alvah. Rained some today. Mr. Clark and family came down to spend the night with us. They expect to start early to morrow morning for Wailuka. 29, Saw a vessel coming in this morning with a white flag. Thought it was the Clementine foom Oahu, which it proved to be. There were on board as passengers Mr. Thurston, and family, Mr. Ives, and �fam. Mr. Coan and fam. Mr. and Mrs. Damon, Mr Paris, Mrs. Cham- berlain, Mr. Boardman and Mias Goodale. They all sailed in the same vessel for Hawaii this afternoon. Father and I accompanied most of them off to the vessel in the double canoe; and the rest went of7 in Mr. Peck's boat. June 30, Szbbathe day. No Meeting in the chapel today as Mr. Andrews has gone to Molokai. This afternoon Mr. Conde preached for father in Y native.^ Saw a brig coming in. ^ July 1, Took a walk down to the pier. The vessel which we saw last night proved to be the La Fayette from Hawaii. After breakfast Mrs. Hall came down from Lahainaluna with Mr. Emerson. She said that she was going to Wailukn with Mr. Peck tomorrow morning. But soon after she gave it up. Went down to Mr. Peck's once or twice. Mr. §ulick with his boys and Mr. Hitchock's two boys arrived from Molokai. Part of them went up to Lahainaluna to spend the night. Mr. &ulick is goin to take them down to Punahou school. 2, It rained some this forenoon here. Mr.G ulick with his boys, and Mr. Hitchcock's boys, and Mr. Emerson's boys, who are going down to school, sailed in the Hooskaika. Mr. Conde, and family came down from the hill to spend the night with us. They expect to start fcr Hana tomorrow morning. Mrs. Hall went up to Lahainaluna. 3, Early this morning Father, I, and Charles took a ride up to Lah inaluna and took breakfast at Mr. Alexander's. This afternoon a Swedish brig arrived 20 days from Tahiti. She reports that the Tahitians and the Frendh are at great enemity with each other expecting every day to have a battle as they have had had before. Also that the Globe was there expecting to sail soon after they did. �8 There were on board, the Swedish brig Bull as passengers..Dr. WinsA o^& ^ low is goin to stop here with his family. July 4, This morning Father and Charles took a walk but soon Charles came running back and said, the Victoria had come. So I went down, and got in to the doolie canoe with Father and Charles and went off. Found on board Mr. Baily and family, and Miss Brown. Mrs. Rice and family came down from the hill and Miss Brown went up. The Swedish brig sailed today for Oahu just before it sailed I went on board of it with Mr. Calkin. They have been firing guns nearly all the time on account of its being the fourth of July. 5, This morning Mr. Baily and family started for Malea bay in our canoe. They had a good many doubts whether it was best to go as they thought it was windy. Watered the garden. Took a walk with father down to the pier. Begun to keep scrap book. Has been windy today. 6, Myself, father, Abbey, and Charles took a ride up the hill. Mr. and Mrs. Calking called upon us just before tea. 7, Sabbath day. Today is the first day our family have had to be prayed for by the mission. Mr. ^exander preached for father as father is A not very well. No meeting in the chapel as Mr. Andrews has not yet come back. 8, This morning Mr. Alexander came down with Miss. Brown and. the horse that brought her down took Mrs. Rice up. Took a walk down to the pier. Miss Brown sailed, for Molokai in the Star. Father went over to the kings. 9, While we were having school Mrs. Hall came down from the hill with Mr. Emerson. I, Charles, and Father took a ride up the hill. 10, The Victoria came in from the other side of the Island. Mrs. Hall J �9 * spent the day over to Mrs. Calkings. Then she came tack she said the Victoria was going to Oaha. tomorrow and that she had engaged a passage on her. July 11, Mrs Hall did not go on the Victoria today as she was not ready. 12, Today while we were at dinner Mr. Rice and Miss Ogden came in . They came from Wailuka in our double canoe which went up this morning to Malea. September 24, 1844 Lahaina. Mother, Abbey, Emily, myself, with Mrs. Emerson and two children Mr. Dimond sailed in the Com. Rebble Capt. Luclow for Oahu. Mr Cheever also went with us he is going home in the ship. Arrived there the next morning. I was not seasick any. Mrs. Dimond invited us to stay with her while we were there. Mother came down to stay two or three weeks and I was expecting to stay Punahou school, but Abbey stayed instead of me, as I was not well. October 12, 1844 Mother, Emily myself, Mrs. Emerson, and two children, and Mr. Rogers, sailed in the ship Hannibal Capt Brown for Lahaina. 14, Lahaina. Arrived here today after a very pleasant passage of less that two days. Took father quite by surprise as he w&s not expecting us. November 12, 1844. All of 3hs our family (except Abbey who as I have before mentioned we left at Punahou school) sailed for Hana today in the Clarion. The next night we were blown way off and the next day was spent in trying to get to Hawaii. The morning of the 14th found us runing along the shores of Kohalu on Hawaii with a very pleasant little breeze. Soon the trades reached us when we stood for the other side of the channel and arrived at Hana, �10 two o'clock in the afternoon. This is the first time I have ever been here. The scenery here is as delightful as at any place I have ever been to. December 30, 1844 Our family started from Hana for Wailuku, on the way to Lahaina in canoes, after a very pleasant stay of more than 6 weeks at Hana. The wind blew us along very pleasantly as we kept along the shore. Inone place on the shore there were a great many water falls, falling into the sea from high precipices, the beauty of which if I should undertake to discribe I fear would take up too much room in my book. We arrived at Wailuku bay at dark. Soon after Mr. Clark and Alvak Clark came down with horses etc. to take us up to Wailuku vil ge which is about 2 ^ miles from the shore. January 2, 1845 or two days after we arrived at Wailuku. Father and I went to Makawao and came back the next day. 4, Saturday. Our family came down from Wailuku to Lahaina. Very &lad to get home again. Febuary 18, Father and I left Lahaina for Oahu in the ship Warren Capt hardener. Arrived there the next morning. Father is expecting to stay only a short time, and I have cage down to go to Punahou school and to stay there till the long vacation which will be in about 6 weeks. Found Abbey very well and happy at Punahou. 25, Father sailed for Lahaina and arrived there 3 o'clock on the morning of the 27th as we afterwards hear. April 4, As vacation has come; Abbey and myself, Mr Dole, Mr Rogers and child, Mr&Ulicks four boys, Mr Hitckcock's two boys, Mr Emerson's two boys and Mr Alexander's two coys sailed in the Hoikiaka for La- haina and arrived there the next day. �11 June 30, Went back to Oahu (to go to school)) in the Hooikaika with Mr. Alexander, Mi s Brown, and 6 other boys who also are going to school. October 17 Oahu Father and Abbey arrived here in the Amethyst from Lahaina. Abbey has come to jion me in school. March 35, 1846 Mr Dole, Miss Smith, and several other bdtys, Abbey, and myself sailed for Lahaina fcom Oahu in the Amelia. Arrived there the next day. A visit to Hawaii April 9, 1846. Lahaina. This evening father and I went on board of the Keoua to go to Hawaii. Found Mr. Martin on board who w s going with us. Had some difficulty in getting out of the fleet of ships as there was little or no wind. 10, This morning found us off East Maui. We had not had much wind during the night; but still we had sailed some distance. Soon after daylight we reached the trades which took us to Kawaihae ( on the west side of Hawaii) in the evening, where we lay off and on a few hours to land some passengers. And then we sailed for Kialua the place of our destination. 11, In the morning we were about half way from Kawaihae to Kialua running along the shore. And with but little wind we arrived there about two o'clock in the afternoon. Went ashore and found Mr. Thurston on the beach, with nd invitation to take dinner at their house, which was quarter of a mile from the shore. We accepted the invitation and as we went up we stoped in to see Dr. Andrews a minute or two, and then we went up. Found Mr. Thurston family a very pleasant family. At Kialua there is hardly any thing �to be seen but rocks and goats. There re a few trees along the shore and some a little ways back. The reason it was so dry then, was that there had not been any rain there for sever­ al month. And it was difficult to get food to eat. Many of the natives had gone up on the mountains to live. Went down this afternoon to Dr Andrews. He is not very well for which reason father came up here. April 12, Sabbath day. Went to native meeting this forenoon. Father preached Isaiah 58 chapter $ verse "The Lords hand is not shortened". 13, This morning after haveing provided ourselves each with a lamp, father, I, Mr Thurston, Mary and Thomas started to go down in a cave called by the natives Laniakea. When we had gone down about quarter of a mile we came to water which filled the cave up farther down. In anciente times when the nativs had war, they to flee into this cave. There was one place in it filled up with stones, except one little spot in just big enough for one person to pass at a time. 14, Last night it rained the first for allmost year and it rained some t M s morning; but when it cleared up father, I, nd a native boy started part of us on donkeys to go to Kealakakua the place where Cpt Cook was killed; about 16 miles from Kailua. We had a Itery pleasant ride over except that the donkeys being lazy went very slow; and we did not arrive there till three o'clock in the afternoon. Mr. Ives family received us very kindly. We intended to go back to Kialua the next day but they urged us to stay till Thursday the 16th which we did. It is also very dry at this place. Mr. Ives family for three month �13 before we came here had not drank any water except wh t they got out of two whale ships vhich came here. But while we were here they had much rain. April 15, This morning father, I and Mr. Ives went down to the beach (which is almost a mile fcom Mr. Ives house) to Captain Cummins store, where we waited till Mr Ives got a canoe in vhich we sailed for the other side of the bay, to see the spot where Cpt Cook was killed in the year 1779. It is impossible to go to the other side of the bay along the shore except by sea as there is a very high precipice near the water. There were some old natives there who showed us the very spot where Cook was staoed, and where he died. Then after going up to the old mission houses we went up the precipice to see the place where Cooks monument is, which was erected by Lord Byron in the year 1835 on the spot where t e natives carried Cooks body and striped the flesh from the boned. In the year Captain Bruce put a copper plate on a stump of a co-co-anut tree, on the spot where Captain Cook died, stating the time when Cook was killed, etc. This evening a ship came into this bay. The Parachute Cpt Devol. He said that he was going to Lahaina next Monday and as we were wanting to get a passage home, we engaged one with him. 16, This morning when we had egaged Mr Ives to send a canoe after us Saturday after breakfast we started to go back to Kialua on the donkey etc. We arrived there in the afternoon. Had a very pleasant ride. Took a mountain road till we got opposite Kialua, them we went down there. �14 April 18, The canoe we engaged Mr Ives to send came this morning. Father spent most of the forenoon at Dr Andrews talking over his case, etc. After dinner sailed in the canoe back to Kealakekna. The natives that rowed the canoe were very lazy so that we did not get there till late in the evening. A porpoise accompanied us half of the way, plunging up before the canoe as though he wished to stop it. When we got there we found that two more ships had come into the bay. 19, Sabbath day. This forenoon Mr Ives had Communion at the native church. In the afternoon father preached to some of the sailors from the three ships and to others from 1 Thessaloni ns 5 chapter 21 verse "Prove all things hold fast that which is good". This evening father and I went on board of Capt Devols ship to sail the next morning very early. 20, This morning at sunrise we were sailing by Kialua, some ways from land; M r Gulick and boys, who had been visiting the volcanoe looking at us as we afterwards l e m t as they arrived there the Sunday after we left Kialua. W&th light breezes we reached the trades about noon, which were quite strong. Saw a great many porpoises today all around the ship. 21, In the morning were in sight of Lahaina. We got in there about 11 o'clock. Went a shore in the harbor masters boat. Met Mr Forbes children, Charles and Henry on the beach. May 2, 1846, Lahaina. Mr Forbes, Mr Whittlesey Anderson William and * started in the motning on horses to go to Olualu about six miles from this place. Had a very pleasant ride. Mr Forbes had a meeting with the natives here. This afternoon we all came back except Mr Forbes �15 who spent the Sabbath there. When we got back I found out Family packing up, expecting to go to Oahu, next Monday to the General Meeting of the mission. May 3, Sunday. Mr Coan preached a very good sermon today in the chapel from the 19 Psalm 7 verse "The law of the Lord is perfect". 4, About noon our family embarked on board the Kamehameha 111 rd fcr Oahu with Mr Conde nd gamily Mr Lymon and son, Mr Dole and son, Mr Coan and Miss Smith most of ?;hom are also going down to General Meeting. Found the captain quite sick on board in his berth. Arrived there at evening after a passage of about 7 hours as quick as any passage ever made down except before thts same vessel went it in six hours. I was seasick some. They have concluded not to go into the harbor this evening with the vessel as it is uite dark. Some of our company are going ashore this evening; but our family stay on board till morning as it is quite rough. 5, Took anchor early in the morning, and went into the harbor very fast indeed. Met several gentle men on the whaff who had come down to see us and the others. Went up to Mr Rogers and took breakfast and spent the day there. In the afternoon father and I went down to Mr Boardman the watch maker. Father bought a silver watch chain there for five dollars. 6, Last night we all slept in a small house with three rooms in it, in which we expect to live a few weeks, till General Meeting is done. Then if we live we shall go home again to Lahaina. Our family thought some of going this morning to Kaneche; but as mother was quite tired we did not go. So father, Abbey, and I went up injro Nunanu valley and took breakfast with Mr Richards family. After breakfast mother went up and spent the day. �16 May 7, Today the king bought the Kamehameha 111 for $9500. The Kamehamecha 111 is a Baltimore clipper sent out here for sale. She is named after the king of these Islands and is a fine vessel; said to be a fast sailor, which she is. 8, Today Mr Hunt and family and Mr Emerson arrived from Lahaina. 10, Sabbath day. Went to native meeting this forenoon; Mr Coan preached and he preached again this forenoon in English at the Chapel from Ecclesiastes 8 chapter 11 verse "Because sentence against an evil work is not exicuted speedily therefore the hearts of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil". Read some in the life of Mr Evarts. Mr Emerson preached to the natites this afternoon. Went to English meeting this evening. Mr Dam&n preached from Mathew 7 chap- ter 13 verse. "Enter ye in at the atrainght gate: for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leadeth to destrucion and many there be whichgo in thereat. Mr Johnson and Mir ^owel with their families arrived here this morning from Kauai. Today has been the most pleasant day since we have oeen here. 11, Our family too breakfast this morning a^ Mrs Chamberlain. In the afternoon went to a Sabbath school concert at the meeting house. Mr Parker and family arrived from Kaneohe. All the missionaries were invited to visit the king at his palace this evening.^Ther6 were a great many assembled there. The king queen and chiefs were in the east room of the palace. After a while the company assembled in the east roam where Mr Clark said a few words to the king, being requested by some of the missionaries to express the feelings of the mission, The-Mag their interest in him, and his kingdom. The king replied. Then Mr Armstrong said a few words. Soon after that we went away. �17 y May 12, The Hoikika arrived having started from Molokai with Mr Gluick and family, Mr Hitchcock, and family, and Mr ANdrews with Mrs Dibbled, and four children. Soon after they sailed Morton ane of Mrs Dibbles children was taking with hard convulsions. The put into Lahaina and landed Mrs Dibble and vessel inmedilty children and Mr Andrews and then came on and arrived here today after a passage of 24 hours. In the afternoon the king and suite sailed for Hawaii in five vessels the ring himself went in the newly Bought schooner; the Kamahumeha 111. Soon after they got out of the harbor the Kamahamaha 111 waited till all the other vessels had passed her, then she sailed and run by them all before they got out of sight of this place. 13, The Hope arrived here this morning from Lahaina with Mr and Mrs Whittlsey, Mrs Dibble and children, Mr Andrews Mr Alexander and Miss Whitny ^ on board. Mrs Dibbles little boy Morton, had got over his convulsions. General Meeting begun 9 o'clock moderator. Father, t h M momign. Mr Hitchcock was chosen Charles, and myself went up to Punahou today and took dinner. It has been windy and rainy today. 14, Soon after breakfast saw a vessel coming in. Supposing it to be Clarion which was expected here from Lahaina with Mr Forbes, Mr Thurston, and their families on board. I went down to the wharf, but it proved to be another vessel ea&d-t from Lahaina. The people on board said u that the last time they saw the larion was last night when she met a strong wind and turned back to Lahaina. The ship Mareposa arrived here to day from Hew York. Father received some letters by it from several indivigaals. One was fcom Mr Cheever who was At these Islands more than a year ago. He sent me a microscope and magnifing glass which he bought in America with two dollars, which I �18 gave him to buy me something with. The Clarion has arrived this evening. It first sailed last night but ??ent hack and sailed again this morning. I went down to the wharf to see the families that came in her. May 16, This morning went down to the wharf and saw the Mariposa which has just come into the harbor. Took dinner at Mr Parkers. Had Carrots, beets, lettuce ete. there. After dinner, I with several other boys went to bathe in Nauanu bathing pond. Father nent down to Mr Iarves book store and bought me a book called the "History of Commerce. A native house near Mr Dinonds burnt up this evening. It made a very Brillant blare. A few days ago we moved out of the house we begun to hive in when we first came here into another smaller but more comfortable one and yesterday Mr Forbes family moved into the house we left. Yesterday General Meeliag Miller called upon us, he was very social and gave us an invitation to his house. Last night went to an English meeting Mr Damon preached. 17, Sabbath day. Went this morning to a children meeting at Mr Co^stles.^ Mr Alexander spoke to us from Ephesians 6 chapter 1 verse, "Children obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right." When he had done Mr Castle said a few words. Mr Caslte also invited us all to a childrens meeting which was to be eltery morning during General Meeting at the meeting house. This forenoon Mr Thurston preached to the natives and this afternoon father preached to them. Went to the chapel in the forenoon. Mr Conde preached from Matthew 13 chapter 45 and 46 verses "Again the kingdom of heaven is 3)ike unto a merchant man seeking goodly pearls: who when he had found one pearl of gre-t price, went and sold all that he had and bought it". to day in "Clark �19 on the promises." Went this evening to the evening meeting. Mr. Pogue preached from Luke 14 chapter 27 verse, "And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple." 18 I went this momingto the meeting Mr. Castle spoke of. us there. Mr. Hunt talked to Today the things Mr. Cheever sent us came ashore from the ship. Besides the microscope, and magnifieng (?) he sent me a lifepreserver, which he bought with money father sent by him, and a little book called the "Oracles of God," which was a present from him. received several tilings they sent for by him. today. Father and mother also Mrs. Forbes is quite sick Mother went to a maternal meeting this evening. Juo* called in to see us. Mr. George Brown Receivedan invitation to visit Punahou to morrow. May 19. Mr. Whittlesey spoke to the & ildren this morning in the meeting. After breakfast I took all our family except father (who came up at noon) up to Punahou in the wagon; and then I took the wagon down again to take Mrs. Whiteny up. there. We 3.11 came down this evening after a very pleasant visit up George Brown Jm. call upon us again this evening. 20. This morning Mr. Rowel talked to the ohildren in the meeting. To day the depository folks have been unpacking boxes of goods which came out in the Mariposa, aidl have been helping them. The subject discussed to day in General Meeting was of the mission taking the oath of allegiance to this government. Went to a prayer meeting thi& evening. May 21. Today Gen. Mee. was adjourned till to morrow, as to day is to be a day of religious exercises. Mr. Coan talkedto the children this morning. o clook this forenoon we went to a meeting. Mr. Claudious Andrews preached from Matthew 5 chapter, 14 verse. "Ye are the light of the world. that is set on a hill, cannot be hid. At ten A city In the afternoon they had a communion of the missionaries here. 22 Mr. Bishop talked to the children in the meeting. H. B. M,s Steamship Cormorant arrived here to day from Callao, and being the first steamer that has ever steamed into these waters attracted great attention and created no little excitement among the native population. to see her come into the harbor. Anderson and! went down Mother andRenry took tea at Mr. Smiths. �20 23 This morning Mr. Pogue talked to the children. took dinner at Mr. Damons. Mr. Forbes and our families Went to bathe in Nuuanu bathing pond this afternoon with some other boys. 24 Sabbath day. Mr. Hitchcock addressed the children in the morning. native meeting this forenoon. Hitchoock preached. Went to Mr. Forbes preached, and in the afternoon Mr. V!ent to the chapel at eleven o clock. preached from Psalms 147th 15 verse# Mr. Damon "His word runneth very swiftly." Mr. Damons sermon, a contribution was taken up to aid a bible society. gave 25 cts. Went to a childrens meeting. evening meeting at the chapel. Mr. Coan preached. After I Went to the Mr. Ives preached from Romans 1 chapter, 16 verse, " I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ." May 25 Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Pogue talked to the children. Mr Cooks with the young chiefs. stores with mother. Our family took dinner at This afternoon went down to some of the Had Mr. Parker and children to tea. In the evening mother went to a maternal meeting, father to an antislavery meeting, andl stayed at home to take care of the little children. May 26 Mr. Armstrong talked to the children this morning. All the missionaries and their children were invited aboard the steamship this forenoon. family except mother, andjEmily, went aboard. All our There were a great many there# It was quite interesting for me to look at at all the machinery as I hadnever seen one before. 27 There were six large oannon on board. Mr. Armstrong talked again to the children, this morning. one thing needful. Our family took tea at Mr# Armstrongs. location was discussed today in Gen. mee. May 28 He talked about the Mr. Thurston talked to the children. bathing pond, with some other boys, The subject of Mr. Rnerson was located at Waiaiua. Went this afternoon to bathe in Nuuanu had a very fine bathe. Ourfamily took tea at Judge Andrews. May 29. Mr. Bishop talked to the children this morning. discussed to day again in Gen. Mee. Mr. Forbes at Lahaina, with us. The subject of location was Mr. Hunt was located at Lahainaluna, and Went to David Hitchcock's birthday party, in the evening our family except, Abbey, Baily, andjHenry, went to a party at Mr. Cooks, with the young chiefs. played on the piano forte. After tea, the young chiefs sung, and Then Mr. Douglass brought out his electrical �21 machine, and amused the children -with several experiments# the young chiefs sung again & played on the $A,cordian. After that Father went to antislavery meeting this evening. 30. Mr Hunt talked to the children in the morning. some things. Went down town "nd bought Mr. Hall showed me today for the first time how to play marbles# This afternoon there was an auction of books new and old. very cheap indeed. Father went up to Mr. Johnstone's. Cormorant went out. I bidjoff several The steam ship Heard to day, that the Clementine is a total wreck on Kawai. 51. Mr. Coan talked to the chiBren. Went to English meeting in the forenoon. Mr. Hunt preached from Matthew 6 chapter 24 verse. masters." Went to a children's meeting at Mr. Coan's, and I also went to native meeting in the afternoon. Mr. Coan preached there. went to English meeting at the ohapel. June 1 to a monthly concert this evening. This evening Mr. Forbes preached. Mr. Pogue talked to the children in the morning. discussed again to day by the mission. 2 "No man can serve two The subject of location was Mr. Wilcox was located at Kauai. Went Father conducted the meeting. Mr. Whittlesey talked to the children this morning about the works of God. He told a great many things about the human system that I never heard of before. Mr. Alexander, and some of the others went home to Lahaina to day on the Hooikaka, although Gen. mee. is not done. This evening father went to a temperance meeting, and mother to a maternal meeting. Mr. George Brown. Jun. called upon us. June 3 Mr. Clark talked to the children. Our family took dinner over to Mr. Forbe's. Mother went down town to- buy some things. meeting. Mr. Johnson leadjthe meeting. This evening went to a prayer Mr. Gulick was located to day at Wailua. June 4 Dr. Smith sgalked to the children this morning. 1st head, "What." 1st verse.) 2nd "When." 3rd "Why." His text was, "Remember." (See Ecclesiastes 12 chapter - Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not.) Mr. Richard gave an account this afternoon in Gen. Mee. of his travels in Europe. Father went to a tract society meeting in �22 the evening. Hr. Hunt talked to the children. All our family except myself went up to Mr. Johnstone to breakfast, and came down again before dinner. to day. Gen. Mee. closed Father went to ah antislavery meeting, andhiother went to a maternal meeting in the evening. 6 Two or three ships came in here to day in distress. ing very badly. One the ship Albion leak- The ship Meteor with mutiny on board, and Ship Mld<sn -with loss of mainmast head, anc^fore, and mizen topmast. have been one of the clerks in the depository. For soma time past I Mother went down town again. Mr. Wyllie called upon us in the evening. 7 Sabbath day. Mr. Rogue talked to the children. the chapel from Amos 4 chapter 12 verse. to a meeting at Mr. Coan's. "Prepare to meet thy God." Went His first head was "Why" 2nd "How" 3rd Went also to native meeting in the afternoon. Attended the evening meeting at the chapel* 2 chap. 10 verse. in Mr. Coan preached from the same text that Mr. Whittlesey didjm the morning. "When." Mr. ]Rhittlesey preached Mr. Johnson preached. Mr. Damon preached from James For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. June 8 As general meeting is done several of the missionaries and thier families viz. Mr. Thurston, and fam. Mr. Clark and fam., (except Alvah Clark who stays to school.) Mr. Coan, Mr. Lymon, and son, Mr. Ives, and Miss Ogden have sailed to day in two or three vessels for thier differant homes. was a prayer-meeting. This forenoon there Our family took dinner at Mr. Parker's. Several of the missionaries, and thier families were invited to Com. Brown's to tea. fam. went. Had a very fine time there. Our George Brown Jun. called in to see us this evening. June 9 I and Anderson went up to Punahoa. Mr. Hitchcock, and^am. Mr. Andrews and Miss Brown saied to day in the Clarion for Molokai. U. S. Frigate Congress, 60 guns, Cpt. Dupont bearing the broad pennant of Commodore Stockton, 31 days from Calloa, arrived here to day. Ron. Anthony Ten Eyce U. S. Commissioner for this kingdom, and Joel Turrell, U. S. Consul, with thier families arrived in the Congress. temperance meeting in the evening. Father went to a native �23 June 10 All our family except myself went up to Punahou. June 11 Kaneohe. This morning our family left Honolulu with Mr# Parker's family, to come to this place thier residence. Part of us started, before the others; but we had just got out of the town, when it commenced raining quite hard, and we went back after having got quite wet. But about ten o clock as it looked quite clear,'we all started again with Mr. Parker.'s family. us except the little ones were on horses. Most of After going 6 or 7 miles up in a beautiful valley, (where we had stoped once or twice to wait till a shower of rain passed by) we suddenly came on the brow of a precipice, down which is quite a good road. We then dismounted our horses, and with a few natives to help the children down, we drove most of the horses before us. Every thing went down very well, only as the horses were affraid to go, or turned out of the road, except a hand cart of Mr. Parker's, in which the younger children had rode part of the way up, the wind which is sometimes quite strong at the top of precipice blew it down a little ways, and broke it some. Then we rode a few miles more till we arrived here. Wg have come over here expecting to stay a week or so, before we go home to Lahaina. Kaneohe is a very pleasant place. June 12 After breakfast took a little walk with Henry Parker down to the sea beach, where we amused ourselves a while in collecting shells, and crabs. When we came bade , we got up the horses, and rode up inland some ways where we stoped and had a very pleasant lunch under a grove of trees. 15 Engaged sams of the time in rigging up a small vessel for Henry Parker. Took a ride this afternoon, and tryed to catch one of Mr. Parkers horses, but did not succeed. Yesterday we sent our native boy bac^: to Honolulu with one of the horses we rode over, and to day the boy came back and brought us some letters, and papers. Father receved one from Mr. Forbes in which he said that he expected to go to Lahaina to day. June 14 Sabbath day. This morning, Mr. Parker went to a place 7 or 8 miles from here to to preach and/spend the day. Father preached to the natives here in the afternoon and in the forenoon. Mrs. Parker said at the supper table that she once remembered hearing father preach in Durham.N.Y. from the text "Cast thy bread upon the waters," and that he said "it did not mean cut of a slice �24 and cast it in, but it meant throw the whole loaf in. June 15 Took a ride with Henry Parker and went down to the sea with him to bathe, and to sail our vessel* 16 , Had a school with father. Spent some of the time in shelling corn. a fine bunch of bamboo sticks. Took a ride again and brought home Charles rode alone a little to day on the donkey; the first time he has ever rode alone on ether a horse or donkey. 17 Henry Parker and I went down to the sea, and sailed our vessel. ride, and got some more bamboos. Went to maternal meeting. We also took a Has been quite rainy to day. June 18 Bathed in the sea, and took a ride with Henry Parker. Kialua to have a mee. with the natives. 19 A very pleasant; day. Took a ride. Mr. Parker went to Windy, and rainy. Mr. C o m e came over here from Honolulu. Read in a book called the "two half dollars" 20 Our family thought some of going back to Honolulu, but concluded to wait till next week. over. 21 Mr. Armstrong sent a native boy over for his horse that we rode Henry Parker and I went down to the sea to sail our vessel. Sabbath day. went to native mee. burning of bibles in America. 22 Honolulu. Father preached. Read in a book, about the By John Bowling. We started to come to this place this morning. panied us to the precipice. Ehapp were married. Mr. Parker accom- Just before we arrived here, Mr. Dole, and Mrs. Since we have been gone, The ship Brooklyn Cpt. Richard- son has arrived from the U. S. with 178 Mormon passengers, who are bound to California. The ?. S. store ship Erie has also arrived from Mazatlan. Mr. and Mrs. Calkin called upon us. 23 OuB family took breakfast at Mr. Hall's. our meals there -while we stay here. Mrs. Hall has invited us to take all Father and I went down to the wharf to see if there was any vessel going to Lahaina in which we could go* Brooklyn and some of her passengers. Saw the The Congress and Shark sailed to day, and the Eamehameha III also went with the young chiefs on board for Hawaii. Mrs Dibble called in to see us. 24 Took tea at Mrs. Chamberlain's. There was a meeting at Mrs. Chamberlain's. Several mormons came to it. 25 , All our fam. except myself spent the day at Mr. Calkin's, and I was there to �25 tea. Wore By brogans which were made at Lahaina for the first time, to day. I note this in here because I want to see how long they will last me. June 26 Commissioner Brown called upon us. new commissioner has arrived. He is expecting to go home soon, as the Father and I went aboard of the Brooklyn, with some curiosity to see the passengers. (See June 22) But we did not have much chance to look about, as the ship was very much lumbered up. 27 Father was called up early this morning to see Mrs. Dibble's little boy Morton who had a slight fit. 28 Sabbath day. forenoon. Took tea at My. Roger's. Went to Sabbath school at Mr. Castle's, andto the chapel in the Mr. Damon preached from John 4 chapter, 14 verse. "But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him, shall never thurst; but the water that I shall give him, shall be in him a well o^water springing up into everlasting life." There were a great many mormons there. I was at the native meeting in the afternoon where father preached, and father also preached at Mr. Smith native church in the forenoon. Went to chapel again this evening. Mr. Damon preached from Luke 4 chapter - 27 verse. "And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian." June 29 The Eooikaika came in here yesterday and I went down this morning to see where, and when she was going. morrow afternoon. to go in her. 30 Dr. Judd said that she was going to Lahaina to So we have been packing up some of our things, expecting Father, Abbey, and myself took tea at Dr. Judd's. The Brooklyn sailed to day. T.ohai-na this afternoon. Our fam. sailed on board of the Hooikaika for We found several other passengers on board who were going up with us. July 2 July 3 Lahaina. Arrived here to day after a passage of about 38 hours. glad to get home again. I was quite seasick, on the vessBflL. Have been unpacking some of our things. Olualu. I am very Our horses have come back to day from Father and I took a ride on them up to Lahainaluna? and took tea at Mr. Alexander's. Miss Ogden arrived from Wailuku. Mr. Forbes called try to in this evening to^get me to play on the accordion every Sunday in the chapel. �There have been quite a number of foreigners, anothers riding about town to day on account of its being the "fourth, of July#" Mr. Jarves called upon us this evening, and took tea. Sabbath day. Flayed on the accordion in the chapel. John 3 chapter - 18, 19, 20, and 21, verses. the afternoon. Mr. Forbes preached from Went to native meeting in A Whaling Barque came in here to day, having lost the captain and some of the men, by a whale. Took a ride on Lion. Mr. Gulick and fam arrived in the Victoria from Oahu. Mr* Emerson's family sailed on the Victoria for Oahu, Wailua. and family sailed on a conoe this evening for Malea bay Mr. Bailey And David and Rexford Hitchcock went on the Hope for Oahu, to go to sthool. Begun school to day with father. In the forenoon we have school from 9 to 11 0 clock, in which time we write, and study, and recite our latin lessons, and in "Hie afternoon from 2 to 4 o 'clock, when we have spelling, and ciphering* 1 am now studying Latin in Andrews and Stoddard's Latin reader and I cipher in Algebra. Mr. Gulick's family went in a conoe for Molokai. Took a ride up to Lahainaluna to get some peces of pasteboard. Mr. & Mrs. Winslow called upon us this evening. Mr. Forbes preached to day in the chapel from Luke 16 chapter - 31 verse and also from Malichi 4 chapter 4 verse. He gave notice that there would be a meeting every Thursday evening in the chapel. in Judah's Lion. Read to day 7 or 8 chapters Went to native meeting in the afternoon. a ship came in here to day. Went over to Mrs Winslow. Took a walk over to the meeting house with father. Capt Wilber gave us died to day for some reason. Our little parrot that Father went over to Olualu to day, and as he was coming back his horse stumbled down, and rising up Very quick stroke his head against fathers neck and made it quite sore. But I hope it will get better soon. Fathers neck is not well yet, but it is better. Went to the evening meeting at the chapel. Took a ride with Anderson. Took a ride up to Lahainaluna. �27 18 Went up to Lahainaluna with Miss Ogden. to day from Hilo. 19 Sabbath day. verse. The Kamehameha III arrived here Mr. 0. B. Andrews came in her. Went to chapel. Mr. Forbes preached from Luke 16 chapter - 31 "And he said unto them, If they hear not Moses, and the prophets neither vd.ll they be persuaded though one rose from the dead." Fathers throat was not well enough to preach to the natives, so he got somebody else to preach for him. Read in Judah's Lion. This evening father found one or two native girls stealing fruit, in our garden. July 20 Yesterday the Swallow arrived from Honolulu. Heard a few items of news by her. One was that Mr. Chamberlain who some time since went to China for his health had gone to the U. S« from there# 21 Took dinner at Mr. Forbes, as it is his, and 'Joseph's Forbes' birthday. a ride with Anderson. 22 Took Abbey took tea at Dr. Winslow's. Mr. Alexander took breakfast with us. Charles Winslow birthday party. All us children were invited over to Had a very pleasant time there. Mr. Cook and the young chiefs arrived this evening from Wailuku. 25 Mr. Armstrong and family arrived here to day in the Hooikaika from Oahu. expect to go in the vessel to Wailuku this evening. from Hilo he is goin down to Punahou school. They Henry Lymon also arrived Had Mr. Cook, Mr. Duglass, several of the young, and some others to tea. July 24 Took a ride up to Lahainaluna with Henry Lymon. Mr. Forbes children went down to Honolulu this evening with Henry Lymon to go to school. Molokai in the Kamehameha III. Young chiefs went to Mr. Armstrong and family did not get away till to day to go to Wailuku# 25 I have been quite lonely to day, since Anderson and William. Forbes have gone to school. But prehaps I shall soon follow them. Took a ride on horseback. Mr. Able called upon us this evening. 26 Went to chapel. I still play upon the accordion in chapel# on the prophecys relating to Egypt, and to Babylon. them etc. Went to native meeting in the afternoon. Mr# Forbes preached To the Fulfillment of Read some to day in the Youth's Companion and other books. 27 Took a ride with father. Went upon the house, and got some grapes. Mr. �28 Chever called upon us this evening# Abbey, and I begun to read. "The book of Commerce" together to day. 28 Miss Ogden went up to Lahainaluna to spend a few days. to the pier with father this evening. July 29 Took a walk down Saw two vessels coming in. Mr. and Mrs. Forbes havingconcluded to visit Mount Retreat, father, Abbey and myself accompanied them. Mount Retreat is a grass cottage way up in the woods, 5 or 6 miles from here; which was built by father and some others, that we might some times have a cool, and bracing retreat from the heat, dust, and bustle of this place. The object of our going up was to see the state of the place, and to enjoy the cool air. We started before sunrise on horses, of and got up there about 9 or 10 o clock. Made a breakfast out/some vegetables, and meat brought up for the purpose. 30 Got down some time in the afternoon. Father and I called into the chapel this evening. They were geting up a society for the discussing of subjects, which they called a Lyceum. Yesterday was Emily's birthday. 31 Father, and I with some others took a ride over the pasture to find some of our cattle. We found several. To day was celebrated by the natives as one of the anniversarys of the restoration of these Islands from the English. August 1st Took a ride up to Lahainaluna. with Mrs. Forbes. A vessel arrived from Oahu. Miss Ogden came down with us. Father receved a letter by it from Mr. Dole in whioh he said that Mrs. Rice had a little son, b o m on the 23 of July. also that Mr. Castle had gone to Molokai. Heard The concert of prayer for the mission begun to day with Mr. Alexander. 2 Mr. Forbes preached from Luke 11 chapter - 2 verse "Thy kingdom come." had communion this forenoon with the natives. Father Went to native meeting in the afternoon. 3 Father and I went up to see some of our cattle. Mr. Castle arrived from Molokai Abbey, and Miss Ogden made a visit up to Mrs. Pecks. ride up to Lahainaluna. Mr. Castle and I took a We went; (up there) with Mr. Alexander to see the watercourse partly made in the precipice to bring water above the seminary buildings. The Hope arrived this evening from Oahu. Marshal is dead. Heard by her that Mrs. �29 4 Mr. Castle started early this morning to go to Wailuku. visit Huna. ) August Had Mr. Forbes and family over here to dinner. He expects also to Went over to Mr. Cheever's with father. 5 Father, and Abbey took a ride up/Lahainaluna before breakfast. passed by here to day, on its way to Oahu probably. A ma-M of war The Swallow after having been becalmed nearby all day in sight of this place, arrived this afternoon, with Mr. Paris and family and Maria Dibble on board. Brown, and his son had gone to China. Heard by her that Mr. Shiping season has begun again. There are two ships at anchor, and there will probably be many more before next week. 6 Father, and I took a ride. day down here. Henry rode before father. Mrs. Alexander spent the Mr. Paris, and family, Maria Dibble and Mr. Hunt sailed in the Swallow for Hilo. Received the Polynesien to day by the Hooikaika from Oahu, which gives us an account of the loss of the Am. whaleship Konohasset Capt. Worth of Sag Harbor. on the 24th of May. She was wrecked on the reef extending from Pells Island The news of her wreck came by a small sloop built out of the wreck which arrived at Oahu the 31st of June bringing the captain and six men, leaving 24 of the crew to remain on the Island till they could be got off. August 7 The sloop is called the Eonohasset Jr. I, and father with Henry on before me, took a ride. Had Mr. Alexanders family to tea; and after tea they went up the hill. 8 We all took a ride this morning except Mother and, Emily. awhile. 9 Worked in the garden There were 12 ships at anchor this morning. Went to chapel. Mr. Forbes preached from Acts 16 chapter 50 and 51 verses. "And) brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? and they said, believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, andjthy house. David Malo preached for father in native this afternoon. 10 Abbey took a ri,de with Mrs. Forbes. Mrs. Winslow calledj^pon us this afternoon. Heard from Oahu yesterday that the frigate which passed by here the other day ^ was the Collingwood. 11 Took a ride on Lion. Capt. Pendletons ship arrived from the North West. stoped here last shiping season for his health. August 12 Dr. Winslow, and Capt. Pendleton called upon us this evening. He �go 14 ^ Took a ride this morning with father. Mr. Castle arrived from Wailuku. and Abbey also took a ride up to Lahainaluna, and took tea there. Angola arrived from Honolulu. Father, The barque I have been trobbled all day with a pain in my neok. 15 Sabbath day. Mr. Forbes preached from Matthew 13 chapter- 49 verse. "So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just. Resolution, Went this afternoon with Mr. Forbes aboard of the Capt. Park, to have a meeting with the ships crew. good singing such as we use to hear when Capt. Green was here. Heard some It was quite dark when we came ashore, and we almost got into the surf. 17 Mr. Castle sailed for Oahu in the Bartholomew Gomold. Park to dinner. 18 Capt. Mosher. Had Capt. Took a ride on horseback. Attended this afternoon the funeral of Capt. Baker of ship Fenelon who died 8 o clock last night. He was taken sick on the North West by bleeding at the lungs, and lived oiily 11 days after he arrived here. Mr. Forbes preached at the funeral from a few verses in the first part of the 3rd chapter of Ecclesiastes. August 19 Took a walk with father down to the pier. Took a ride before breakfast with Henry on before me. some carpenter work for us. Mr. Arnold began to do Capt. Park took dinner again with us. the maternal meeting over to Mrs. Forbes. meeting at the chapel in the evening. Attend, Father, and I went to the society Received the Polynesian, "which says that a snake a foot long was seen last Thursday in Nuuanu valley. 20 Mrs. Hunt spent the day here, and this evening father and I rode up to Lahainaluna with her. Abbey, andjl oommenoed studying Butlers Antient Geography a few weeks ago, and to day we begun the 3 chapter. 21 Capt. Park and his Docter called upon us. 22 Finished the "fables from Aesop" to day in my book. Saturday forenoon, but not in the afternoon. We have school every Wrote a letter to Anderson. Took a ride on Lion. 23 Sabbath day. Attended at the chapel instead of the regular services the funeral of a man from the Resolution, Capt. Park, who was killed.by falling from some part of the rigging. verse. Mr. Forbes preached from Revelations 14 chapter - 13 "Blessed are the died which die in the Lord from henceforth." Mr. �31 Eggleston called upon us this evening. August 24 Father, and I took a ride. I took Henry on before me, and father took Charles behind him. I went upon Hr s. Forbes grape vine to get her some grapes. Watered the garden. Mr. Arnold who has been working for us, was not very well to day. Read some in Rolling's Ancient History. 25 Father, andAbbey took a little ride on the horses. 26 Took a ride. Quite a number of ships came in to day. the society meeting, in the evening. Father, and I attended The subject of discussion was, whether a man took the greatest pleasure in the pursuit or possession of an object. I was chosen one of the committee to decide which side of the question got the most arguments. composition. 27 On Wensday in school insteadof ciphering we write My composition to day was about Mount Retreat. Watered the garden. called upon us. Capt. Arthur Cox and his brother, Capt. Meander Cox, They both happened to come in yesterday on the same day in different ships. Father, I, Charles, andHenry took a ride on horses. I counted 26 ships at anchor, this evening. August 28 Father, and Abbey took a ride up to Lahainaluna. Mrs. Winslow called upon us. She said that the Peruvian, Capt. Brown had arrived from Oahu: and that he had brought the news of the expectation of war between Mexico, and the U.Si also a few other particulars. 29 Capt. Brown called upon us this forenoon and again this evening. also called on us. Mr. Babcock Took a ride with Mr. and Mrs. Forbes, and Mrs. Hunt# Went down *^o the pier with father. 29 ships at anchor. To day is Henry's birthday he is four years old# 30 Sabbath day. Went to meeting this forenoon. 8 chapter - 13 verse. ye Mr# Forbes preached from Romans "For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die! but if through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live." Went again this afternoon when he preached from Joshua 24 chapter - 15 verse. "And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve#" Quite a number to meeting both services. in the evening aboard of Capt. Cox's ship. 31 9 years old to day. There was a mee. Did not attend it. Capt. Brown called upon us, and took dinner with us. Charles is Father, Abbey, Charles, �32 and myself, with Mr. and Mrs. Forbes, Joseph, and Theodore Forbes, and Mrs. Hunt, were all invited aboard of Capt. Cox's ship. aboard. Henry is not well to day. Had a very pleasant time Mr Eggleston called upon us. of the evening over to Mrs. Forbes with Abbey. Spent part The Kamehameha III arrived from Honolulu yesterday, by which we heard that Capt. Norton of Bremen ship Gustave jumped over board and was drowned in that harbor. September 1 Worked in my garden this morning as I usually do in the morning. been well: she has had the asthma. Mother has not Dr. Winslow called to see her. Attended a temperance meeting at the chapel this evening. There were 5 or 6 captains there and quite a number sailors from the ships, and others there. Had a good meeting. First there were one or two writen lectures given; after which Capt. Cox got up and made a very good address, which caused much laughing, and stamping in the assembly. He also related several amusing anecdotes. Several others made good addresses. They voted that they should have another temperance meeting next friday evening. September 3 Took a ride on Lion. Heard from Hawaii that the Clarion was wrecked some where on Kona; she went to pieces immediately. We attended the temperance meeting this evening. They got up a temperance pledge: quite a number signed it. Mr. Arnold sailed for the U. S. in the Brighton Capt Cox; to tuch at Oahu. Took a ride. Sabbath day. Went to meeting in the forenoon. Mr. Forbes preached from Levi- ticus 19 chapter 18 verse "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord." And in the afternoon he preached from Ecclesiastes 3 chapter, the 7 last verses. Began to read the memoir of Mrs. Judson. On Sabbath day when Mother is well, we recite a lesson to her from Romans with Bames notes. And we get a lesson in the Shorter Catechism. September * Mrs. Alexander, and two, or three of her children, sailed to day in the barque Warsaw, Capt. Barney for Oahu. Mrs. Winslow called upon us. Capt. Varney's son also called on us. Father, and I went dovm to the hospital to see Dr. Winslow take off a manls leg* First time I ever saw a limb amputated. The Kamehameha III arrived �33 from Y^ailuku with Mr. Armstrong's family on board. They did not come ashore, as they were expecting soon to sail for Oahu, except Neving who came ashore to get some milk for the baby. Took a ride on Lion* Counted 20 ships at anchor this evening. Father and Myself attended the debating society meeting this evening, to which father was admitted at the last meeting. 10 Father and I took a. ride over the cattle pasture to see the cattle etc. Got my face quite sunburnt. H Took a walk over to Dr. Winslows. evening. Attended the temperance meeting in the I signed the pledge there, which makes the second time I ever signed it. The first time I signed it was at Oahu on the 22 of February 1845, on Washington's birthday. September 12 13 Mr. Alexander, end two of his children spent most of the day with us. Sabbath day. Mr. Forbes preached two sermons, one in the forenoon, and one in the afternoon from First Timothy 1 chapter 15 verse. "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I an diief." in the Kamehameha III. 14- Mr. Calking arrived from Oahu Dr. and Mrs. Winslow called on us this evening. Father, Charles, Henry, and Myself took aride up to Lahainaluna early this morning and took breakfast with Mr. Alexander. come down tomorrow with Mr. Alexander. 15 We left Charles up there to Mr. Calking called upon us. Last night Mr. Andrews arrived from Molokai, andto day he went back. Lester called upon us, also Mrs. Peck. Capt. Received the Polynesian which gives us several items of news. 16 Father, Charles, Henry, and Myself took a ride on horse back before breakfast. A German sailor was drowned to day in the sea by the capsizing of a boat. Took a walk down to the pier. Counted 26 ships at anchor this evening. Father and I went to the debating society meeting this evening, but as there were not enough to form the meeting we came home, teinber 17 Capt. Smith, and Capt. Fisher, called on us. took tea with us. on us this evening. Capt. Fisher, and Mr. Calkin Attended the temperance meeting. Capt. Cheever called �34 18 Took a walk with father upto the land. Varney. 19 Mr. Calkin called upon us; also Samuel Henry, and I took a ride on Lion Watered the garden this morning. Capt. Fisher and Capt. Smith called on us and took tea with us. 20 Sabbath day. Went to meeting in the forenoon. Matthew 16 chapter 24 verse. Mr. Forbes preached from "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." And in the afternoon he preached about "Judges," or "A troubled conscience." Abbey, and I went over to Mrs. Forbes this evening; and had a very pleasant singing time. .21 Took a ride before breakfast with father. a pen. Rode up also to see some cattle in Abbey, and Myself made a little visit over to Mrs. Winslows, and took tea there. 22 Took ride with father over to the meeting house, which is now repairing. Mr. Eggleston called upon us this evening. September 23 Capt. Bruster called on us, and took tea with us. Wrote a letter to Anderson. September 25 Last night Joseph Forbes got up, in his sleep perhaps; and fell down one of the back windows up stairs of thier house, onto a stone steps; and cut a deep gash in his head, and got some other bruises. He also bleed at the ear. morning he did not seem to know any thing about his falling. of it will be the Doctors say is quite uncertain. This What the result Mr. Hunt, Miss Ogden, and Maria Dibble arrived to day from Hilo in the Victoria. 26 Joseph Forbes seems better to day. Capt. Smith called upon. 27 Sabbath day. I hope he will soon get well of his fall. Abbey spent most of the day up the hill. Mr. Forbes preached this forenoon from Luke 12 chapter 21 verse. "So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich towards God." Anti in the afternoon he preached from Romans 12 chapter 17 verse. to no man evil for evil." * September 28 "Recompense Read to day in the memoir of Mrs. Judson. Father has not been well for a few days past. Miss Ogden started for Wailuku, to go part way on horseback, and part way in a canoe. I accompanied her a little out of the village on horseba& . Mr. Alexander, and one of his boys sailed to day for Oahu in a whale ship. He is �35 going to get his wife who is down there on a visit. at anchor this morning. Went over to see Joseph Forbes this afternoon. Br. Winslow was puting leeches on his head. 29 I counted 14 ships Father is 48 years old to day. Took ajride with Mrs. Forbes. They think Joseph Forbes is better to day. Finished "Anecdotes of Eminent Persons" in my Latin Reader. October 1 Took a ride on Lion. Had some of the first products of my land for dinner to day, that I plaited since I came home last from Punahou (See March 25th 1846) Mr. Oower took dinner with us. October 2 Watered the garden this morning. Babsted store. Went once or twice on an errand to Mr. Mrs. Peck, ancjKrs. Forbes called on us this evening. October 3 Made a box trap to catch mice in, and cat ght one in it before night. October 4 Sabbath day. This forenoon Mr. Forbes preached in the chapel from, John 5 chapter, 40 verse. "And ye will not come unto me that ye might have life." And in the afternoon Mr. Rice a Methodist minister from one of the ships now in port preached a very good sermon from Ezekiel 33 chapter 11 verse. "As I live, sath the LordjGod I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way, and live." October 5 Henry, and I took a ride on Lion before breakfast. this evening. Has been quite windy to day. Counted 32 ships at anchor The Kamehameha Illrd arrived here last night from Oahu. Peck came up in her. Mr. He said two or three accidents had hapened lately at Oahu amoung the mission. As one of Mrs. Chamberlains children was leaning against the railway of an outside door in the second story, it gave a way, and he jumped down over a great stone steps, which lead down celler outside. Clary Dibble, also fell down stairs, and was delirious at times, having hurt her head. Lastly Thomas Gulick got a splinter into his foot, and had spasms. They sent 30 miles for a Docter, who extracted a splinter 2 inches long from his foot. It seems to be quite a time of accidents about lately, counting Joseph Forbes fall amoung the rest. Joseph is slowly geting better, though he is still confined to his room. October 6 A boat arrived here this morning, which sailed from Kailua on Hawaii, for Kohala on the same Isl, but was driven here by adverse winds. reported that Mrs. Andrews the wife of Dr. Andrews was dead. They And as they brought some letters, Father, and Mr. Forbes concluded to open one of them �36 directed to Mr. Bond, (the missionary of Kohala) and sealed with a black seal; that we might learn the pirticulars of her death. felt a little unwell. Saturday before last she The next Monday they dispaired of her life, and she died the next day, Sep. 29, after a sickness of only 3 days. dysentery. I rode up to Lahainaluna to oarry the sad nsws. She had the 41 ships at anohor this afternoon. 7 Wrote a letter to Anderson. 8 6apt. Gray, Capt. Bruster, and thier wifes, Mary Hoyier, and a russign girl, ' took dinner with us. 9 The merchant ship Charles arrived to day from Oahu. Mr. Alexander family arrived early this morning from Oahu in the Kamehameha Illrd. I rode up to Lahainaluna to have the ox cart come down to take up thier things. Henry, and I took a ride on Lion this afternoon. There were 44 ships at anchor this morning. October 10 Yesterday a poor run away sailor was found dead up, in the mountains, having probably attemjed to climb up a precipice, and fell down. 11 Sabbath day. Went to meeting in the forenoon at the chapel. from four different places in the bible. Mr. Forbes preached Luke 16 chapter 2 verse, Matthew 25 chapter -Verses 14 - 30, and two of them were in Eoclesiastes. he preached from Matthew 6 chapter 33 verse. In the afternoon "But seek ye first the kingcbm of God, and his iLghteousness, and all these things shall be added'uanto you." Father had communion with the natives this forenoon. Mr. Eggleston called upon us this evening* 13 Abbey went up to Lahainaluna this morning to spend the day with Mrs. Hunt; and this evening I went up to ride down with her. 14 Counted 32 ships at anchor this evening. Mr. Galkin, and family arrived last night from Oahu in the Kamehameha III; and Father and Myself went over to see them this morning. day 90 days from the U. S. ^ Mr. Lensley arrived to Father received a letter by him from Captain Pendleton* 17 Took a ride this morning with Abbey. The Hope arrived to day from Oahu. brings news of the arrival of the brig Henry, which many feared was lost. She She was about 8 mounths coming out. October 18 Mr. Forbes preached this forenoon from Jeremiah 13 ohapter 21 verse. "What �37 wift thou say -when he shall punish thee." 14 chapter verses 26-33. And in the afternoon from Luke Father went to Olualu (6 miles south, of this place) to have a communion with the natives; and he came bade at night. Mr. Eggleston, and* Dr. Winslow called on us this evening. 19 Mother has not been well to day. Took a walk with father down to the canal. Counted 8 ships at anchor this evening. Begun to read the second vol. of Rollings ancient history. 20 Received a letter to day from Anderson. 21 Took stride on Lion. 22 Took a ride before breakfast with Henry on before ms. Calkin's with father. A Fyench^nan of war arrived from Hilo. Went over to Mr; . Father and Abbey took a ride upto Lahainaluna. Wrote a letter to Anderson Forbes. 23 Mr. Blanchard called on us this morning. He has just arrived. He brought several letters for father from Auburn. 24 Took aride with father. Captain Smith and his wife called on us. Went once or twice on an errand to Mr. Halsted's store. October 25 Sabbath day. Went to meeting this forenoon. Mr. Forbes preached from Exodus 20 chapter 7 verse."Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: For the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain." And in the afternoon he preached from 1st Corinthians, the whole oT the 13 chapter. Read in the Memoirs of Mrs. judson. 26 Capt. Richard took dinner with us: he arrived lastnight. to see some cattle. Father and I rode up Abbey, Charles, Henry, and Myself, spent part of the afternoon over to Mrs. Winslows, with Mr. Forbes, children, and we took tea there. Mr. 6. B. Andrews arrived from Molokai. 27 Took a walk with father. 28 Took a ride with father. 29 The ship Atlantic arrived last night. October 30 23 ships at anchor this morning. Father, Abbey, and I went over to Mr. Calkin' s this evening. us. Capt. Smith, and his wife took Anner, and tea with Attended the Wednesday evening meeting. He hacjhis wife with him. Capt. Beck her Captain died 4 days ago. Captain Richard made me a present of some chisels. Father, and Myself spent most of the day in riding over the cattle pasture. north as far as Eanapili, and up almost to mount Retreat. We While we were gone �36 Capt. Sandford called at our house* Ee. arrived last night. On his last voyage Abbey a beautiful bird called a lory -which we still have. Richard took tea with us. 31 November 1 There were 35 ships at anchor this morning* The Reading room was sold at auction to day. at $70. Capt* Father bid it off for the mission Capt Sandford, Capt Richard, and Capt. Long took tea with us. Sabbath day. Mr. Forbes preached this forenoon from Proverbs 28 chapter 26 verse. "He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool." There was no meeting this afternoon as Mr. Forbes had^to attend a funeral at the hospital. So I went to native meeting. 2 Mrs. Bec^r, and Mrs. Smith called on us. Henry, and I took a ride on Lion. Father sent the other- horse to Olualu to stay there a while* 3 Mr.j and Mrs* Peck, Dr. Winslow and his wife. Captain Smith, and his wife, Capt. Sanford, and Capt. Chase called on us this evening* November 4 Took a ride on Lion this morning before breakfast. with some others went aboard of Capt* Smith ship. Capt. Richard took tea with us* Father, Charles, and Myself Capt. Smith, his wife, and Mr^ and Mrs. Calkin expect soon to go down to Oahu in the ship Charles, and from there to America in the same ship. they are coming, over here to stay with us a few days before they go. And Their piano forte was brought over here to day, which we expect to buy. 5 Mr* and Mrs. Hunt spent the day with us. Took a ride* 6 Took aswalk this afternoon with father down to the canal* Anderson Forbes, also a few shells for Henry from the same. on the piano forte* Received a letter from Have practiced some Mr* Power called on us* 7 Tho wails of the native meeting which halye been partly rebuilt were finished to day. 8 Sabbath day. The wind has blovm quite hard. To day is mothers, and Abbeys birth day. Mr. Forbes preached this forenoon from Micah 6 chapter 8 verses "He hath showed thee, 0 man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy Sod." * In the afternoon Mr. Dunbar a young man from the ship John Capt Sanford preached from a part of the 5 chapter of Proverbs, and from part of the 116 Psalm. services be gun at 4 o clock, and he preached 3.n great earnest till dark. The Had a very pleasant singing time this evening with Mr. and Mrs. Calkin. November Mr. and Mrs. Forbes started this afternoon on horseback to go to Wailuku, where �39 they expect to stay a few days. I accompanied them out of the town. Capt. Richards and Capt Sanford took tea with. us. 10 Mr. and Mrs. Calkin sailed to day in the ship Charles for Oahu. Richards called upon us. Captain He gave me a pair of boots. 11 There were 14 ships at anchor this morning. 12 Mr. Rogers, and his little girl arrived this morning from Oahu in the Illrd. Took a ride on horse back. Father, and I attended the auction of some of Mr. Peck's thing. Mr. Lee a young man who is going to Oregon and Mrs. Winslow with her children called upon us. November 13 Capt. Champlin took tea with us. Capt. Richards sailed to day. Mr. and Mrs. Forbes arrived from Wailuku. Rogers and child sailed in the Kamehameha Illrd for Oahu. ' 14 history. Mr. Read in Rolling Father and I took a walk this evening over to the governors. Took a ride with Henry on before me. I am able now to play all the on the piano forte, though not well. 15 Sabbath day. Went to meeting. Mr. Forbes-from Genesis 3 chapter 15 verse. "And I will put enmity between thee, and the woman, and between thy seed, and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel." No meeting this afternoon, as there are not many ships here now. 16 Took a ride on Lion. 17. There were 8 ships at anchor this morning. 18 Father, Charles, Henry, and Myself went to Olualu in a whale boat to attend a native feast; and we came back this afternoon after having had a pleasant time. Mother, Abbey and Emily spent most of the time while we were gone over to Dr. Winslows. Only 3 ships at anchor this afternoon. 19 Wrote a letter to Anderson Forbes. Took a ride. 20 Mr. Peck and family saile<^for Oahu. Mr. Eggleston on us this evening. It has been quite windy, and rainy to day. November 21 Took a ride. Mr. Alexander called up.on us. 22 Sabbath day. Mr. Forbes preached from John 18 ohapter 38 verse. "What is truth" Read some in the Youths Companion. 23 The new governor called on us this forenoon. 24 Henry, and I took a ride on Lion before breakfast, while Father, Charles, and Abbey walked along with us. Dr. and Mrs. Winslow called on us in the evening. �40 25 Took a ride. Hawaii. 26 Mr. Lee took tea with us. He has just got from visiting Attended the Lyceum this evening. To day is my birth day. better than I have. I am 15 years old. 0 that I may spend my time much We all took dinner over to Hr. Forbes. Quite "windy to day. 27 Received some oranges from our tree on the other side of this Island, which a native man gave us some time ago. 28 Rainy, and windy ,to day. Capt. Leary calledon us, and gave us a few shells. 3 ships at anchor this evening. Received a good peice of advice from father, which is to be moderate both in words and actions. November 29 Sabbath day. Hope I shall be able tp put it in use more than I have. Mr. Forbes preached a very good sermon from the same text he had last sabbath. In John 18 chapter 38 verse. meeting In the afternoon with father. "7Vhat is truth." Went to native David Malo a native preadar .preached instead of father. 30 Took a ride on horseback with Mrs. Forbes. for Hawaii this evening in the Keoua. Hr. Forbes, and Joseph Forbes sailed They expect to visit Kailua, and Kealake- kua, and to come ba<k in about two weeks. December 1 Last night Mr. 8. B. Andrews arrived from Molokai, and he went back to day. a ride before breakfast with Mrs. Forbes and Abbey. Took This morning the vessel in which Mr. Forbes started last night was still in sight, having probably been becalmed all night. Mrs. Alexander, and her children spent the day here. 2 Mr. Bailey arrived from Wailuku on, horseback. 3 Took a ride Before breakfast with Mrs. Forbes and Abbey. 4 Mr. Alexander, Hunt, and Bailey, and Dr. Winslow started for Kahakunoa this morning. They all expect to go from there to Wailuku except Mr. Hunt who is coming back. / Captain Leary took tea with us. Finished the second vol. in 12th book of Rollings ancient history. December 5 Received a letter from Anderson. horseback for Kahakunoa. Father, and Myself started this morning on But when we had gone about 6 miles, as it looked quite rainy, the natives said the precipices would be too slipery to go over, therefore we came bade . Took a walk with father over to the meeting house which is still under repair. 6 Sabbath day. Took tea over to Mrs. Forbes. No meeting in the chapel to day as Mr. Forbes (See Nov. 30) is �still absent. Went to native meeting with father in the afternoon. Engaged most of the afternoon in making a duck house for Americans ducks a pair of which father bought me this morning. 3 ships at anchor* Father and I took a ride this morning almost up to Mount Retreat to find a cow* of fathers. Did not succeed in finding her. Wrote a letter to Anderson. Mrs. Forbes spent the night last night at our housei and she piobably will every night till the return of her husband. Took a ride this morning upto Lahainaluna with Mrs. Forbes, andjAbbey, and took breakfast at Mr. Alexanders. After breakfast Abbey and^I came dcwn. Took a ride before breakfast with Henry on before me. from the hill this evening. Mrs. Forbes came dcwn The last ship went out to day; there will not probably be many more in, if any. Mrs. Hunt spent the day here. Took a ride with Mrs. Forbes. Father, and Charles went upto. Lahainaluna this morning, and took breakfast at Mr. Alexanders. Sabbath day. Mrs. Hunt did not go up till to day. Took a ride on Lion. Mr. Forbes, Joseph Forbes, Mr. Lymon, and Dr. Andrews arrived this morning from Hawaii in the Keoua. has only just arrived. No meeting in the chapel, as Mr. -Forbes Not very well this afternoon. Mr. Lymon took dinner with us. Took a ride on horse back with Henry on before me. Put in order the oabinet of shells. Took a ride. children. Mr. Alexander called on us; also Mrs. Winslow and some of her Painted some barrels for father. Abbey started on horseback this morning with Mr. Hunt's family, and Mr. Lyman for Wailuku. She expects to stay there with Mrs. Hunt two or three weeks. Mr. Richards . and family arrived from Oahu in the Kamehameha with The king and his suite, who have come up here to do business, etc. Mr. Richards family will probably stay with us while there are here. Sot/early this morning and kindled the fire for breakfast. been quite sick to day; as also to day. Mt. Alexander called upon us. Helen Richards has I am now able to p]ay one tune on the piano, and have begone to day to learn a second one. �42 20 Sabbath day. 9 verse. Went to the chapel. Mr. Forbes preached from Acts 26 chapter "I verily thought with myself that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth." afternoon. Went to native meeting in the Dr., and Mrs. Winslow called on us in the evening; also Mr. Brown a young man just arrived from Oahu. 21 They think Helin Richards is a little better to day. Father received a letter from Abbey. December 22 Made a little visit over to Mrs. Winslows with Julia Maria Richards. Took a ride. 23 Attended the Matumal meeting over to Mrs. Forbes. 24 Mr. Alexander, and Mr. Lymon called on us. Helen is quite sick yet, but they hope she will soon get better. 25 Christmas day. Gave a Christmas present or two to some of my young friends; also received one or two. 26 I have never studed the music gammut entirely through, but a few days ago I begun it intending not to stop till I have learned it all. I devote about an hour a day to it) and about the same lenth of time to practicing on the piano forte. Father called on the king. from here for Molokai th 13 persons on board, all natives. the middle of the channel it broke. rest were drowned. Day before yesterday a boat started Somewhere near 7 saved themselves by swiming. The There have been numerous instances of these natives swiming a great distances. In the loss of the native schooner Keola, of 30 or 40 persons on board only 4 saved themselves by swiming about 25 miles. This hapened in the year 1840. December 27 Sabbath day. Mr. Forbes preached from John 1 chapter 17 verse. was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ." native meeting in the afternoon. Mr. Richards preached. "For the law Attended the Finished the book called "the Missionary Daughter," or "Memoir of Lucy G. Thurston," which I begun to read last night. I think she was a good example of youthful piety. She joined the church at Honolulu at the age of 13; and died at New York soon after her arrival there from these Islands, being 17 years and 10 months old. 28 Our mountains have been so refreshed lately by frequent showers of rain^ that they now begin to look quite green. The dust of our sunny plain has also been �somewhat quieted by a few pleasant though light showers of rain. Mr. Richards at the tea table told about several things he saw in London, and Paris. He said that the people traveling at midday on the streets of London would sometimes have to stop for some time or get lights to go any further, it would became so dark on account of the smoke and atmosphere. And that at some of the best stores in London, if you wanted to examine an article carefully, it would be easer to do it in the night by candle light than by day light. Several evenings ago talking about London, he said that he had very often waited there half an hour just to cross a street, and then sometimes given up not being able to, it was so crowded with waggons etc. and family started for Molokai this evening. Mr". Forbes Helen Richards is slowly getting better* December 30 Mr. Richards sailed in a boat for Molokai. I* now study in the forenoon, Latin, and now and then a little English grammer, and Writing. Aneiente Geography and in the evening Music. In the afternoon I have nearly finished Andrews Latin reader; and have gone through the Ancient geography and begun it again. 31 Sence Mr. Forbes family went to Molokai, Dr. Andrews who was staying with them, now takes his meals with us. January 1st 1847. How fast the years flyi He expects soon to go down to Honolulu. May I now change with the year, for the better. My mind has been impressed lately with the thought, whatever a man is goin to do in this world, he cannot get along well without true religion. windyi, dusty this forenoon. Quite Dr. Andrews and Mr. Lymon sailed this evening in the Keoua for Oahu. January 2 Took a ride on horseback this morning with Julia Maria, and afterwards with Mrs. Richards. 3 No meeting in the chapel, as Mr. Forbes is absent. Read the first lecture in "the Obligations of the world to the bible " by Dr. Spring. Read also the 4 or 5 first chapters in the history of the Huguenots. 4 Mr. Richards, and Mr. Brown arrived to day from Molokai. Helen Richards has so far recovered from her sickness that she can walk about some. The wind had been south all day and has brought considerably rain with it, insomuch that our leaky roof has shed not a few drops. However next summer �44 season father is expecting to take off this roof, and having raised the walls another story, to put on a new one. # Janu January 6 Finished Andrews Latin Reader. Lastnight there was quite a freshet of water down the street on account of the rain yesterday and lastnight. The wind still blows. Mr. Richards family went up the hill. from Oahu this morning. Anderson Forbes, and Alvah Clark, arrived They have come up to spend the short vacation of Puna- hou school, here with their parents. It is going to be two weeks long. they go back, probably I will go with them. When Went with Anderson over to the meeting house. Abbey arrived this afternoon from Wailuku with Mr. Hunt and family, and Mr. Clark. While over there she visited Makawao, and Haleo ka la tain on Maui. Which is the highest moun- Mr. Clark has come over expecing to accompany Alvah his eldest son home to-morrow. 9 10 The wither has been very mild all day. Sabbath day. chapel. Mr. Forbes is still absentg therefore there was no meeting in the Read the book of Daniel with the commentary in the "Cottage bible." How exact were all the prophecies fulfilled. 11 Took a ride before breakfast with father. before me. Charles rode behind father, and Henry Mr. Richard and family came down from Lahainaluna. Mrs. Winslow and her children called on us. January 12 Got up early this morning to see Mr. Richards and family off to Wailuku. Mr. Forbes and family arrived from Molokai also Mr. Gonde and family from Hana. 13 Took a ride. 14 Had some wind, and rain last night. 15. Mr. Douglass arrived from Oahu and went on to Wailuku. Mrs. Hunt spent the day here. Mr. Conde and family took dinner with us. Mr. Richards arrived from Wailuku and went on in the Kamehameha Illrd for Oahu. Had a very pleasant ride on horse bade with Anderson.. 16 Mr. Ives and family arrived this morning from Hawaii in a whale ship. ter to Porter Green. 17 Sabbath day. Mr. Forbes preached from Phil. 2:4-8. the afternoon. 18 Shipping season has begun again. Mr. Ives preached. Took a ride with Anderson Forbes. Wrote a let- 5 or 6 came in to day. Went to native meeting in �54 that I would, like to tell, but I can not db it now. May 9 Sabbath day. Mother, and some of the younger children went to native meeting this forenoon, and in the afternoon Rgyself and Abbey went. in the chapel as Mr. Forbes is absent. May 10 Begun to read Sears History of the bible. Practiced some on the bass v6il this m o m . vacation. I intend to learn to play on it this I also practice on the piano forte. about it. There was meeting Abbey teaches me what she knows All our family were invited over to Mrs Winslows to tea this evening. Begun to read Robbins ancient and m o d e m history. 11 An examination of the schools of Lahaina was begun yesterday. Father attends it all the time, and this forenoon we all went there and stayed awhile. at the meeting house. Mr. Power called on us this evening. It is held He is going to Makawao to morrow morning where he now lives. May 12 Planted some seeds in the garden this morning. A whale ship came in yesterday; and two barks came in to day; one of them was the ToIon from the coast. There has been considerable rain on the mountains to day; and this afternoon there was quite a freshet down the street. 13 Took a ride this afternoon with Abbey. Mr. Ives and family came down from Lahainaluna to day, and sailed this evening in the Keoua for Hawaii. 14 Planted some corn this morning in my garden. answered it. Received a letter from Anderson and They expect to come bade next week. This afternoon, (the examination of the native schools being finished) they had a feasty Some of us went to it. It was in the meeting house yard. Before they had the feast, all the children marched in a long procession around the town and then came back to the mee. house. I had a very good view of the procession from the cupolo of the meeting house. After the feast we went and stayed at Mrs. Win-slow a little while. Rode up to Lahainaluna after breakfast, and spent the day.at Mr. Alexanders with De witt Alexander. In the afternoon Mr. Alexander showed us several things greatly magnified by the solar microscope, such as fine human hairs, fine muslin, feathers, transverse sections of different kinds of wood, etc. find eels in vinegar, but did not succeed. We also tried to Mr. Alexander said that probably thier vinegar had no eels in it; so he said I must come up again some time next week and bring some of our vinegar. �55 17 Took a ride with Abbey this morning. Charles, Henry, and Emily. Began to day to have a regular school with I intend to teach them an hour each day this vacation. Mrs.Alexander and two of her boys made us a visit this afternoon. 18 Father, Abbey, and Myself took a ride on horseback this morning. Captain Potter took tea with us and spent part of the evening here. 19 The Kamehameha Illrd arrived from Oahu. Forbes. I received a letter by her from Anderson Mrs. Winslows children spent part of the afternoon here. Took a ride on horseback. May 20 Mr. Whittlesey, Mr. Hunt, and family arrived here from Hana having started from that place last Tuseday. They soon went up to Lahainaluna. Mr. Clark also arrived from Wailuku and sailed for Oahu this evening in the Kamehameha Illrd. Took a ride with Abbey. 21 Father, Abbey, and myself attended the examination of Hr. Steel, and his s<h ool. After supper all of us except baby took a walk. 22 Mr. Alexander, and Mr. Whittlesey came down from Lahainaluna, and stayed here a little while. Abbey andjl took a little ride on horseback. Henry and Emily have not been very well today. 25 Sabbath day. Reviewed some of the himns that I have got before, and got a new one, the first of which is, "Prayer is the souls sincere desire," by Montgomery. 24 The hens trouble my corn so much that I have set on a new plan to keep them off, which is to put and old pair of pantaloons, coat, head, etc. on a stick and post it up amoung the corn. This I find keeps them off very well. read aloud to mother and Abbey "Sears wonders of the world." made me a visit this afternoon. 25 When he went up again at night I rode part of Took a ride this afternoon with Abbey, Father rode up to Lahainaluna andjtook tea Received a letter from Anderson Forbes. Mr. Forbes and family arrived from Oahu this morning in Kam. Illrd. glad to see them all home again. and she is still so. of the meeting house. 27 De witt Alexander the way with him. there. 26 Begun to day to We are very Mrs. Forbes has been quite unwell down to Oahu, This afternoon Anderson an^yself went up on the cupolo We algo took a ride on horseback. that are here now went out to day. The only two ships Yesterday we received a kind invitation frcm Mrs. Hunt to spend to day upto �57 Lahainaluna. Accordingly we all rode up there this morning and had a very pleasant day* While up there I went to see the aqueduct to convey water above the seminary buildings. They have succeed to day for the first timo in bring- ing water to the top of the valley. 28 Took a ride on horseback nvith William Forbes. May 29 Yesterday father gave me a wooden clock, for me to examine the machinery of it. I intend to l e a m all about it. Mrs. Alexader with her sons William De witt, James, and Samuel afforded us a very pleasant visit, this afternoon. went home again. May 30 Sabbath day. After tea they We also took a walk after tea, baby excepted. There was meeting in the chapel. 46:10, 11, 12, 13. Mr. Forbes preached from Psalms Anderson pHayed the flute, and I the accordian there. Committed to memory a himn which I intendjbo do every Sunday. I am still reading Sears history of the Bible, and find it very interesting. May 31 This afternoon Anderson leamt me how to take the impression of leaves on paper, by smoking a sheet of paper till it is blade . puting it on the smoked paper. And then taking a fresh leaf and Then taking it off, press it well on a white sheet of paper whereupon, if all is done right, you will find a find likeness of the leaf. Anderson and myself undertook a ride this afternoon on horse back. But we had not got 40 rods from the house before it begun to rain. We immediately took reffuge under a large kou tree, hoping it would soon cease raining. did in the space of half an hour. But notwithstanding it look as though it might rain again, we were determined to have the whole of our ride. on. This it Accordingly we went Coming bade, when we were about a quarter of a mile from home It commenced raining again. fine ride. So when we g) t home we had a dry suit of clothes, to pay for our Mr. anc^irs. Hunt came down from Lahainaluna this afternoon. They spent the night here on account of the rain, else they would have gone up again. June 1st 2 Took a ride before breakfast with Father. I also took Henry on before me. Took a ride "gai*" this morning with Abbey and Anderson. In the afternoon I with the folks before named, rode upto Lahainaluna to attend the Maternal meeting. It was at Mrs. Alexander's. June Kamehameha III. Mr. Clark and Maria Dibble arrived from Oahu in the 3 Mr. Clark, and Hunt started for Wailuku this morning. the present. But Maria stayes here for Mrs. Bunt stayes at Mr. Forbes di ring the absence of her husband. �Went up to the carpenter shop this afternoon, and manufactured a box. Took a ride before breakfast with father. Lahaina. Mrs. Hunt took dinner with us. This morning about 9 o clock after the necessary preparations had been made, Father and Myself started on horse back from this place for Kahakuloa about 24 miles from this place, expecting there to .spend the Sabbath, stifi on Monday to proceed on to -Wailuku, and then on Tuseday if the weather permitted to go up to Makawas, and the next day to go up "Hale o ko la." The road being good we had a very pleasant ride to Honokohan about 17 miles from here. At this last men- tioned place we stoped in to a native house to rest ourselves. Here we were very much refreshed by a water melon offered us by the master of the house. Having departed from thence, in the space of 15 minutes we found ourselves on an elevation of about what father called 1000 feet. Then we passed^ over a level tract of land about one mile in width, after which even to Kahakuloa I could see no regulari ty in the country. Sometimes the land would decend end in a high precipice. But it was hardly nothing but up and down. ether gently or steep to the. sea where it would Then again it would ..ascend till it reached the sea where it would end in a still higher precipice. quite bad in some places by the late rains. where we were heartly greeted by old M older. The road had been rendered We arrived at Kahakuloa at sun down, and several others as old, if not The village of K. is situated near the sea at the foot of a valley. The distance from the bluff on the right to that on the left along the shore is about 8 of a mile. Sabbath day. Arose this morning having been very much refreshed by the past night's sweet sleep. Father held two or three meetings with the natives. I committed to memory two himns. T M a morning after breakfast we started again on the horses for Wailuku, about 10 miles from Kahakuloa. But there are so many deep ravines to pass over that father judged the road itself to be about 16 miles long. There was a native Tnrnn -who wanted me to go up the great bluff of Kahakaloa, several hundred feet high,. So. father consented to let me go with him. we reached the top. After considerable climbing I was almost out of breath when we first got up. But being soon rested we decended, and went up another much smaller one, at the foot of the opposite side of which we found father waiting for us with the horses. We �. * , then resumed our journey. 59 But had not gone far before our guide stoped to show us a precipice^ which in ancient times was called Cape Soul; Because the super^ stitious notion was that souls would come to that place, and finding no road to descend would leap off. We then ascended a very steep hill, after which we crossed as many as 7 or 8 valleys, and the road down and up some of them'was so steep, that we had to walk most of the way over them, the horses being led. In one place our guide showed us a stone of hard lava about 5 feet in length which used to be worshiped as a god, and the man who carried our baggage, and our guide both told us that they had offered to it, for any one that passed that way was compelled to sacrifice to it. Those who lived in the vicinity were accus^- tomed to offer food fish etc; but strangers who had no food gave a hand full of grass, or any other vegitation they could get. obtain a specimen of the god. I ,succeeded by hard hammering to In another place he showed us a rock full of little holes which he said were the spear holes made by a company of .solders, attempting to kill a wirand who stood on the rock. rock every where. He killed them. all. But instead of hitting him they hit the We arrived at Wailuku. about 4 o clock in the afternoon, and in about ten minutes Mr. Alexander arrived from Lahaina, whence he had come to accompany Maria Dibble. June 8 Mr. Alexander went back to Lahaina leaving Maria here. About one o clock in the afternoon Father and Myself started for Makawao, about 16 miles from Wailuku. Alvah Clark and Maria Dibble accompanied us, expecting to go with us up the "House of the sun." We arrived there at 5 o clock. Mclanes, but Alvah rode on with Maria to Mr. Green's. Father and I stoped at Mr. However very soon Porter Green was over on his donkey to invite us to tea, so we went there, but spent the night 'at Mr. Mclanes. We made some araignments this eveing for going up the mountain to morrow morning; and Mr. Green was to provide us with a guide. June 9 But this morning when we went over to Mr. Greens, we 3e arned that he had not succeeded in finding a guide but he said that if we would wait till afternoon, he would go with us and be our guide. ) up there we concluded to do so. Green joined the company. So as we were expecting to spend a night We started at one o clock. Had a very pleasant ride up. berries QYir! abundance of Sortie berries on the way up. Porter and Mary Found a few strawBut the most beautiful sight we saw going up was the hundreds of "silver swords" in full blossoms. We �arrived at the "brink of the crater a little before sundown, and after a little look down it, we went back alD ut 3/4 of a mile to a cave, -where we -were to spend the night. It was very cold in the evening^ and I -was glad to get near to the fire the natives had lighted for us, but soon we were gladto have it put out, it fill our cave up so with smoke. been so high* This is the first time I and even father have The mountain was calculated by the scientific men of the exploring expidition to be 10,000 feet high* Got up this morning after a very pleasant nights sleep, but notwithstanding I had several blankets on, my feet ached with the cold. After breakfast we went up to the crater again, and concluded to follow the brink of it till we got higher* "We did not get to the place we .started for till noon; on account of the badness of the road - in fact there was no road, but we went where we could with the horses over rocks, etc* Here we left our horses, and followed the brink much father on foot, but did not go to the highest place. A great many questions came into my mind while looking into this immense wonder of nature* How did it look? Could any one approach it safely? When was it in action? There lay before you a vast crater of great depth, and would look so were it not so extensive* Father and Mr* Green judge the length to be about 15 miles, and the breadth 6 miles. Its appearance is by no means regular, neither does it look the same at different places. There were a great many cones in the crater which looked like little hillocks, one of which Mr* Green said he thought was 1000 feet high* We amused ourselves by rolling down into the crater large stones which when they ha^ot part way down would look as small as a pins head, and we could hardly perceive the motion except by the dust* Mr. Green also showed us what looked like a little stone nftd said it was a great rock. We then went bade to the place where we left our horses, and having taken a little luncheon, started to go down a. different road from that which we came up. And after having lost our road several times we arrived safely at Mr* Greens a little after it begun to rain. But I have not said that my horse threw me some distance while we were on the brink but fortunately I was not hurt much* Soon after we got back a man arrived from Lahaina with a letter from mother in whioh she said that several of the children were quite sick* So father concluded to go direct home to morrow instead of going to Wailuku first, as he had intended. �61 June 11 This morning about 10 o clock we started from Makawas for Malea hay about miles. We arrived there after one o clock for we were obliged to go very slow, because our horses feet had become quite tender from the journey up Haleahala* we went over that stony mountain. This is the first time I have ever been over it, but I have been around it by water many times. general^ considered to be about Thou miles. The distance over it is We arrived at home about six o clook. Found Charles quite sick with a fever; also Emily go. somewhat Just before we arrived Mr. and Mrs. Castle., Miss Smith, Mr. Bond, and Samuel Emerson and James Chamberlain sailed for Hawaii. Anderson Forbes also went with them. Mr. Hitch- cock and family, and Mr. C. B. Andrews arrived this afternoon from Molokai. Mr. Hitchcock is expecting to visit Hana, Haleahala, etc. June 12 13 We think Charles some better. Sabbath day. I hope he will soon get entirely well. committed to memory a himn the first line of which is "My soul be on thy guard. 16 Mr. Damon and family, Miss Mills, and Martha aim Chamberlain, Mr. Gulick, and three of his sons arrived in the Kamehameha Illrd from Oahu. Mr. $ulick and sons started immediately for Wailuku; Mr. Damon and fam* Miss Mills and Martha Chamberlain sailed for the same place the next morning. 20 Sabbath day. Mr. Forbes preached from Hebrews 3:1. Committed to memory a himn. The first line is "How shall the young secure thier hearts." 22 Mr. Andrews arrived from Molokai whither he went, last week. time over, and consequently a wet time. this evening. He had a very windy The Frinch frigit sailed for Oahu Attended the temperance meeting this evening. The subject of discussion was whether the male, or female part of mankind sufferd most from intoxicating liquor. June 23 This morning Abbey and Myself, prepared to ride upto Lahainaluna, expecting to go with Mr. Alexander and family up Mount Retreat. and said they were not going to day. But soon Mr. Alexander came down Maria Dibble, and William De witt Alexander, also came down with him, and spent the day at our house. In the forenoon he and I went up the steeple of the meeting house to accompany the girls. While there we measured the lengths of all the ladders, and the basses over which they leaned: thereby gained four triangles, which we worked out when we got home, and found the hight of it from the ground to be 87 feet 7 l/2 inches. In the after- �62 noon desirous to prove it, we went and measured it -with a. lead and line, and it measured the same to the half inch! 24 Abbey and I spent the day upto Lahainaluna. 28 Mr. Hitchcock and family came down from Lahainaluna this morning. They expect -to go to Molokai to morr&wr morning, and have invited me to go with them. But it has been so windy this afternoon^ Mr. Hitchcock has given up going to morrow morning. 29 Mr. Alexander and family expect to go up Mount Retreat to day. So I rode upto Lahainaluna to accompany sister Abbey j, who is going with them. William De witt Alexander came down with ms^ as he also expects to go to Molokai. mother have concluded to let me go. morrow morning. June 30 Father, and Mr. Hitchcock expects to sail very early to Mr. Gulick and his three sons also expect to go with us. We sailed for Molokai about l/2 past two o clock this morning; and the day dawned ere we had left following the shore of Maui. We then stood acrost the channel. The wind was not very strong, but we were driven 6 or 7 miles below Kaluaoha, the place -where Mr. Hitchcock lives, and landed at a placed called Kamaloo. Mr. Hitchcocks three boys, Mr. Gulicks three, Dewitt and Myself walked up to the station. July The gentlemen and lades rode on horse back . 1st Took a sail with David Hitchcock and De witt inside of the surf for the purpose of obtaining coral. Mr. Gulick and sons expect to return to Lahaina to morrow. So I wrote father a letter to go by him. 2 Quite rainy "this morning. Mr. Hitchcock, his three sons, De witt Alexander, and Myself took a long ride on horsebadc to the place -where Mr. Hitchcock has s-ome orange trees. g Mr. Damon, andR&nily, Mr. C. B. Andrews, Miss Mills Mrs. Damons sister, and Martha ann Chamberlain arrived from Lahaina in Mr.. Hitchcocks great conoe. They had a better passage over than we had; and instead of landing 7 miles below the dwelling of Mr. Hitchcock as we did, they landed only a mile below it. again in the scow to get coral, and obtained some fine sped.mens. Took a sail We were all invited over to Miss Browns to tea. July 4 Sabbath day. Attended this morning the funeral of an old native man. also the forenoon and afternoon meeting. Attended Mr. Hitchcock preached in the forenoon, and Mr. Damon in the afternoon but as he could not speak the native language, Mr. Hitchcock translated for him. I* went to Sabbath school of the native children. �63 Wrote a letter this evening to father as there is a boat going to Lahaina to morrow morning. 5 This morning after breakfast, David Hitchcock, De witt Alexander, and Myself starte^n foot to go part way up the mountains. with us on horseback* Martha Chamber3a in also went "When we got up where we intended to stop we kindled a fire and roasted some sweet potatoe and kalo, which with some bread and butter we brought up made a very good dinner* 6 Took a ride on horseback with Mr. Damon, Mr. C. B. Andrews, David Hitchcock, and William De witt Alexander to the beautiful valley of Halowa, about 12 miles from Kaluooha. We then went some ways up the valley till we came to a grand water fall, which Mr* Andrews called 5 or 6 hundred feet high. bathe* After dinner, Mr* Andrews had a native meeting. There we had a fine We then started home and arrived there a little before sundown. July 7 Took a sail in the scow with De witt, and David. This evening some native .girls were frightened half to death by the chirping of a. roguish native boy* They thought it was a ghost, for that was the noise they use to think thier Gods made. July 8 De witt and Myself were expecting to go around the Island of Molokai this week with Mr. Hitchcocks family* But our parents wrote advising us to come home with Mr. Damon's family for they were afraid our vacation would be most done if we stayed to go around the Island. So we came home to day with Mr. Damon, etc. Had a very pleasant sail over. Went up on the house and got several buckets of grapes. Mr* Damon and fam* Miss Mills, and Martha Ann Chamberlain sailed for Oahu in the Kamehameha Illrd. Father and I went down to see them off to the vessel. Mr* Picket the lawyer called on us this evening* July 9 All of our family except Father and Abbey spent the day up to Lahainaluna. While there Dewitt and I went some ways up the valley and had a fine bathe in the creek* 10 Mary Castle came down from Lahainaluna to make us a little visit. Wrote part of a letter to Mr* Dole* 14 For the last week Mr. Alexanders children Abbey and Myself have been engaged in writting compositions on the advantages of a vacation. + Mr. Alexanders. up in a valley* To day we read them at De witt, James and Samuel Alexander, and Myself took a ramble While we were up there it rained much of the time, which made the creek quite high, and we were compelled to cross it several times. �68 remain at Honolulu a little longer# Notwithstanding our house was not in a habitable state (for it is now undergoing repairs and additions) yet it was very pleasant to see sweet home again after a long absence of over 10 months. I expect to stay upto Lahainaluna vd.th Mr. Hunt till my parents arrive# June 17 Father, mother, and my brother and sisters arrived early this morning from Honolulu in the Kahala, they had about as long a passage up as we did in the Chance# July 11 Wailaw. North side of Molokai# arrived with Mr. C# Andrews. Yesterday afternoon Mr# Hitchcock's boat, Mr# Dwight and David Hitchcock, as passengers# Mr# C# B. Andrews brought over all his effects and is about locating himself at his new station Lahainaluna. Mr. Dwight kindly invited sister Abbey and Myself to accompany him with Mr# Hitchcock's family around the island of Molokai. Abbey was desirous of going to Makawao, and lest she should not be able to go to both places, she concluded to try to get the good bird in the bush instead of the poor one in the hand* Y<e set sail about l/2 past ten, and, after following the shore of Maui as far up as we could with the t sea breeze, we took the trade andtacked across the channel# In a few hours we found ourselves close to Molokai, but four miles below Halawa the place of our destination. Accordingly we took a short tack out and, the wind chang- ing for the better, we ran finely around a point into Halawa harbor. We were here joined by Mr* Hitchcock's family, who had. arrived not long before on horseback from Kaluaaha their station. After they had embarkedon our small craft, we set sail and came around to this place, -where we are to spend the night. The village of Wailaw is si tuated at the foot of a fertile valley, closed in on each side by precipitous mountains from 1800 to 2000 feet high, covered with verdure from the summit to the waters edge, and affording a spectacle truely sublime# The distance across the valley along the sea is about l/2 a mile# Julv 12 This morning Mr# Dwight, Myself, and Mr. Hitchcocks boys had planed a excursion up the valley; but it was so rainy, we ocntented ourselves with a short run over the rocks on the seashore in quest of shells. Pelekunu* The scenery on the way was grand. About noon we sailed for The village of Pelekunu is �69 is situated very much like that of Wailaw. On the mountain on the right side is a great stone held up by a small one under it. The native tradi- tion concerning it is that two gods lived one on each side. One of them rolled down the great rock and the challenged the other to stop it, which he did by reaching over his hand and placing the small one under it. After dinner Mr. Dwight, myself, Mr. Hitchcock, and his boys took an excursion up the valley. During the ramble Mr. Hitchcock fell into the creek and Mr. Dwight jumped into a kalo patch. July 13 Quite rany this morning. About ten we sailed for Halaupapa. the way was the most beautiful we have yet seen. The scenery on The verdant precipitous mountains thrown up one above another; the cascades of water dashing from rock to rock, and nany of them turned into spray long ere they reached the ocean; along the shore, the rugged little islands covered with palm trees on too; finally, the raging billows of the vast Pacific rolling beneath us, formed a most grand scene, and reminded us of the omnipotence of God. Kalaupapa is situated on a low rocky plain; and in abc ut the middle of it is a crater, which we visited after dinner. 400 feet deep. It is nearly of a circular shape and has been called Parts of it are covered with trees. There is a body of salt water in the bottom, in which we had a fine bathe. 14 Before breakfast we took a ramble on the sea shore and got some fine shells. After dinner, having provided ourselves with lamps, and obtained a guide we started to visit a cave on the other side of the point. On the way our guide showed us two or three small ones in which in ancient times the natives were accustomed to hid. from their enemies. considerable. But the last one was by far the most Our guide informed us that a great while ago when there was war, it was once discovered that a great multitude of natives had hi & themselves in this cave, and as the mouth of it was in a precipice and almost inaccessable especially when defended, the enemy burst a hole into it from above by great fires and pounding, and slaughtered them all. It was by means of this hole, which is 10 or 12 rods from the mouth, that we descended into it. This evening we had a fine swim in the sea. july 15 This morning we went down a shelling on the seashore, and after dinner went again to see the crater with Mr. Dwight. The natives t o M us of a very ddep �70 pit in one part of it in which they formerly were accustomed to throw dead bodies; but as it was late we didnot go to it* 16 Sabbath day* partake* To day the communion was administered here and I was invited to I see that I have simply ma.de a beginning in a Christians life and in order to become a truely happy Christian, I have got a great work before* My sins seem very great. And I so often meet with temtations that It some- times seems that I am a deceived Christian* May I by help from above be enabled to persevere* July 17 Kalia* Mr* Hitchcock had concluded to go by land the rest of the journey, and sent the boat back from Kalaupapa* up the precipice* Accordingly after breakfast we started Mrs. Hitchcock was helped up by natives. Having reached the top, and gone several miles further, we arrived at this place, where we expect to spend the night. Julv 18 Rode on horeback to Kaluaaha* Mr. Hitchcock station* There was nothin? of with particular interest on the way* So now,/the exception of the west end of Molokai, which is mostly low, and the part between this place and Halawa which is only 8 or 9 miles, we have made a curcuit of this Island* 24 Went back to Lahaina in the boat with Mr* Hitchcock and his son, and Mr* Dwight* Was glad to get home again, though I have been absent only 2 weeks. While I was p-one, Mr* Taylor the new seamens chaplain for this place a.rrived here* 26 Mother, Abbey, and my two youngest sisters started for Wailuku with Mr* Dwight. They expect to he absent about a week* Aug* 1 The term, at Punahou commences to day: and as I am not quite ready to go down, I shall have to study awhile at thome lest I get behind my classes* 5 Mr* Dwight, Mother, and my three sister arrived from Wailuku* very pleasant excursion over there. This afternoon I rode upto Lahainaluna and went with Mr* Alexanders' boys went into a cave. the length They have had a Being desirous to ascertain of the cave, in imitation of Theseus of old we fastened one end of a ball of .wine at the mouth and took the ball along with us. The greater part of the way we were obliged to stoop and in some places it was necessary to lie down and move along like a snake* stalactites and stalagmites* In some places there were beautiful We procured several sped, mens of them* After awhile we began to think it was time to go back, though we had not yet found �June 25 Yesterday I arrived at Honolulu. term commences to day. I have come down to attend the school, and the By a unanimous vote of the scholars I was chosen editor of the Gazette mid Maria Jane Chamberlain editor of the Critic. June 11 & heavy earthquake was felt this morning a little before day light. A VISIT TO HAWAII July 8 This evening., Mother, my three sisters Nr. Bailey a musiciajn, and aysolf embarked on board the S. S. for Hilo. As we stepped on deck, a brief glance arouiti showed us 15 or 20 natives with their calabashes, tobacco reticules, etc. destined to be our fellow passengers; also,, a two hundred and fifty lb. Anglo Saxion with three sheets in the wind supporting himself by the rail. And great was our joy, when this follower of Mon. Cogniac avowed his intention of leaving the vessel in the same boat which conveyed us aboard. His chattels and himself were speedily disembarked to the agreeable, especially then, tune of "Good Bye." About midnight the land breeze sprung up, and the windlas commenced singing. The anchor was speedily placed on the bows, and we were slowly wafted along the shores of Maui. July 9 This morning found us scudding under reefed topsail, mainsail, and jib near Molokini* But alast I found myself fast bound in Neptune's dreary dungeon, and as I attempted to wrest the chains from my limbs my doomed sentence was presented me in the form of a pocket edition of Niagara. As soon as the jailer gave me a respite, I went a prospecting down the cabin, and beheld a deplorable state of affairs. July 10 About three o'clock we reached Kawaikae, and sent a boat ashore to land a Dassanger. In an hour or two the boat returned and we resumed our course towards Hilo, first enjoying light breezes, which permitted us to follow the shore; but we soon took the trades and were compelled to beat up the channel. Daring a heavy shower, we were amused to see a Hawaiian squaw carefully protecting a diminutive pig under her garments, while her own offspring lay exposed at her feet. July 11 We passed the beautiful valley of Waipio. is sublime* The scenery on this part of Hawaii The land rises from the sea in one continued precipice, covered with verdure to the waters edge, varying from 400 to over 1000 ft. in height, and here and there broken by a verdent valley forming a small cove in the shore. �74 The -waves of the Pacific dash up against the rocks beneath this precipice and receive the numerous cascades which rush over it. The land above forms a gradual slope to the top of Mauna Kea, is doted here and there with habitations, and covered with vegitation, and forests as far up as the climate will permit. Towards night the clouds cleared enough for us to see the snow capped top of Mauna Kea just kissing the last rays of the sun. One of the company- at supper in the cabin, on hearing of a sight on deck worth seeing, regardless of the purity of the table, or of the sanctity of a Celestial, sprang upon the former, almost knocked over the latter*s pot of rice, and made a bee track to the deck. We gazed a moment in raptured thought, until the clouds closed the panorama, and then camped down for the night. July 12 Four o clock this afternoon we dropted anchor in Hilo bay. On the beach we were kindly greeted by Mr. Lyman who conducted us to his house. The far distant peaks of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea; the immense belt of woods that surrounds the station at the average distance of five miles; the fruit trees, shrubbery and lively green which covers the whole country; The beautiful streams, some of which dash forward from rock to rock in a hurry, while others move along placidly; the fine bay scarcely disturbed by a ripple, and embraced on one side by a precipitous shore, and on the other by a spacious sand beach; make Hilo the most picturesque place I ever visited. In one sense the rain makes Hilo a delightful place, but in another, it makes it a dismal prison. July 13 To day we formed a party and visited the Wailuku falls. This is a column of water pouring forth from a cruve in the solid rock into a large basin 100 ft. below, surrounded on nearly all sides by a precipice, andjfaced directly in frount of a noble Fingal pillar. July 14 Sabbath day. Directly behind the falls is a large cave. Attended meeting in the native church, as the pastor was absent the services were conducted by a native. While the old deacon was preaching away eloquently, the whole congregation were suddenly attracted by l/2 a doz. animals of the canine race, which commenced in the middle of the house. The venerable porter perceiving the sacrilege, instantly seized his cane and rushed to the scene. After a short scuffle he succeeded in dispersing the mob, and returned to his seat much fatigued, though apparently rejoiced at the happy conclusion he had effected. But woe to the dog, who dares project his head within either �75 of the doors near the pulpit. agent of a stout cane. He will meet a servant of the sanctuary, the Have been reading Nelson on Infidelity. A very interesting work. July 15. Viforte a long letter to father giving an account of the voyage up;and while I was at dinner, Hatty took the leave and opportunity to transcribe her epistle on the same sheet. July 16 Henry Liman and myself went out on a prospecting ride around the village. I rode a mule which showed great averson to water and a-oat ski ns. July 17 We formed a party and had a picnic on cocoanut island. We were conveyed there and back again by two young canoemen who showed much agility in passing through the surf. July 18 This morning equipped with lamps matches etc a party.,us started in search of a legendary cave. We succeeded in finding one, and immediately proceeded to explore it; but, to our great dismay we found vast quantities of mire, and fearing Jeremiah's fate we sounded a retreat. On our return we stopped at Canton where Chinamen live and promulgate antisour* principals. In the afternoon we visited one of Pele ancient spit-boxes, from which we had a beautiful view of Hilo and the surrounding country. July 19 In the afternoon we crossed the Wailuku river and visited Major Miller's coffee plantation, and Mr. Pitman's county seat. mill. We also went to a Chinaman's sugar Here we proceeded to examine the grinders and digestive organs of the e stabli shment. July 20 A very rainy day;land, so to improve time, I accomplished with success my first July 21 Sabbath day. attempt at making "tar." Attended meeting at the native diurch, which has been the subject of so much discussion in public papers, in private conversation and letters* I certainly think that the large and important district of Hilo ought to have a better looking church than the present one; though Mr. Sailor might have found some better way of expressing his sentiments than through the Government organ. This afternoon attended an English meeting at Mr. Coan's, conducted by Mr. Bailey. My heart is still at enmity with God. me my true state. ^ Oh! that he would show �76 July 22 This morning, Ur, Wetmord, Mr. Bailey, Henry Lyman, mother, Abbey andmyseif started to pay our devotions to Pele. Mr. Bailey, Henry an<^Myself walked. About four o clock in the afternoon we footmen reached Olaa, a distance of 18 miles; and in an hour the horsemen reached the same place!!! Our road hither lay for the first 6 miles through an uneven plain covered with ois and ferns. We then passed through a forest ofohia trees and the rain; and the rest of the day thiough an immense tract of land covered with ferns. Our abode for to night is a large grass house; but I am being consumed with fleas, and can write no more. July 23. Hem! would like to be weighed this morning, to know how much the fleas have abstracted from my corpus. To day we walked over 20 miles of laupahoehoe. My friend informed me soon that we were within a few rods of the crater. I rushed foward to behold; and in an instant the whole scene was before me. But where the great commotions, the unearthly sounds, the boiling lake, and spouts of liquid lava, of which I had heard and read so much? Here every thing was quiet and a, few smoking cones near the south part of the crater seemed to announce that nature was dreaming on her pillow of future actions. After resting a few moments Henry and myself walked around the south side of the orater and crossed it back to the house. July 24 In the meantime the rest of the company arrived This morning all of us except Mother descended into the crater to explore and collect specimens. We ascended several old cones, and cautiously approached one of ttie burning ones. Having satisfied our-selves we returned to the house. And for the next two or three hours, cottons, thread, boxes, twine, calabashes, "take care," "Who broke this?" "You are a fine fellow," was all the theme of conversation till the specimens were safely stowed away for conveyance to July 25 Hilo. For this day, and the rest of my visit to Hawaii see a pocket note book kept at the time. Lahaina Dec. 26, 1863 This morning Governor Nahaolelua showed me a letter of recent date, to him from our new Sovereign Kamehameha V, containing the following words, as near as I c m recollect them, viz - "Eolelo waha aku oe ia Balawina, aole pono iaia ke komo iloko o ka Ahaolelo, a haalele i kana kula, o nele auanei oia �77 i keia oihana a me na oihana like pu malalo o ka aupini (signed) Kamehameha � 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 Baldwin Family Journals 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 Baldwin, David Dwight - Journal - 1844-1863 Description An account of the resource Typescript Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource If you would like permission to publish or reproduce this material, please send your requests to archives@missionhouses.org Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library at the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/a81c4ed5162dd298b58f8f65101bdb25.pdf a5a8fe343b2adfca2b24ad0da597d158 PDF Text Text ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 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 Baldwin Family Journals 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 Baldwin, Dwight - Biblical History - 1827 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource If you would like permission to publish or reproduce this material, please send your requests to archives@missionhouses.org Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library at the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/24b654a8f2675cf3ff8d4d07f3fc212f.pdf 443def3fbf7a73d82fbdf635dbaf9c22 PDF Text Text Journal of Rev. D. Baldwin 1830 1831 - �Sk-.'pK '. , ■ ■■■-: . 3 7*1«?rv of * Br *1**9*v-■$, jji# lSwi*\ Journal New 1030*31 on England Board for the Ship Sandwich Isis. 1830 Sat. Dec. 25 was the day appointed for the ship to sail. We spared no pains to be in readiness - Sat up late nights & had heads & hands full each day. We felt now that time was precious, not only as we needed to prepare for our long voyage & res­ idence at the Sandwich Islands, but we wanted to send last messages to many friends. Tho. we hoped to be able to write to them again, yet it migjht be many months - Some of them might be in eternity & to them these w d be our last, our dying counsels. Now we had a direct communication, & must improve every moment in counselling dear friends for their eternal voyage before we shd start out on our six months c r u i s e _________ __ We found many things to get in readiness on leaving our native land. We were busy assembling packages to take to the Sandwich Isis. ______ ______ (Several lines obliterated) THIS IS A REPRODUCTION OF AN UNPUBLISHED MANUSCRIPT FOR REFERENCE AND STUDY O N LY HOT TO BE REPRODUCED IN AN Y W A Y \ W ITHO U T WRITTEN PERM ISSION O F JJiE CO PYRIGH T OW NER �2. Sat. was the day set. on & the ship But a N. E. storm came not go — this gave us a fair opportunity to look up many little things whh must otherwise have been neglected - to dispatch more letters to absent friends, & to spend another Sabbath safe on land, instead of being seasick on the deep. Though we wished to be on the way to our work, especially as winter was beginning to rage, yet we could not but look upon the good hand of our God in these things. It was peculiar­ ly grateful to those of us who had had only a short time to prepare. We cd hardly have been cast in any place where we sh^ have felt more temptation to linger on land, for the people of New Bedford were kind & attentive to all our wants. We enjoyed great kindness in the family of Mr. Oliver Crocker. The Lord reward them all, not with temporals merely, with eternal blessings. They gave us food for the body. May he give them food for the soul. Monday again, there was talk of sailing. The own­ ers were anxious to get the ship to sea-but the weather �3 was too thick. 28— * So we waited till Teusday Dec. Daylight had hardly dawned, when we heard the sound of a ’’good time to sail-” The morning was spent in getting all ready & conversing with the family, who had bestowed so much kindness upon us - At nine A. M. the bell gave signal to assemble on the wharf. went on. Our baggage & selves When we arrived there, the deck of the "Experiment” (sloop to carry us off) was thronged, as was also the wharf. An appropriate hymn ( 5 0 0 ~ of the village hymns) was sung & a prayer offered by Rev. Dr. Wisner. wards the ship. Then the Experiment moved out to­ It was still loaded, many of the people accompanied us to the ship & seemed to take a deep interest in our welfare. Some wept much - some perhaps because they remembered friends who had gone out under similar circumstances. Before we reached the ship, she was under the com­ mand of a pilot, & moving out of the harbour. When we overtook her she was in a narrow pass & wd not stop for us; or else the Pilot, who, we were told, was in­ temperate, & no friend to missionaries, did not wish to accomodate such folks. We passed & repassed the ship �4. several times before they came to anchor. At 10 A. M. we were safely on board, the ship — —the Experiment cast off & we took out last view of American friends. bay, set for sea. We were now in Buzzard’s The wind blew from the S. W. fresh & the bay was rough. I expected sea-sick- ness w^ appear very soon with such weather; & therefore my first business, after coming on board, was to fix a birth for my dear Companion & to put on clothes fit for shipboard. I feared I sh^ hardly, in my dark room, be able to accom­ plish this before we shd be sick - but with much ado while the ship was tossing us about, this was done. Now I cd see many things whh might have been done on shore in arranging articles, whh we had not thought of. We shd have put every article we needed for several days, not only within reach, but where it c^ be got in the dark. Those who are not sick at sea are no judges of the wants & feel­ ings of those who are. We soon began to reel in walking - felt weak then dizzy, & soon to vomit. all sick. Before noon were About noon we passed Gayhead, the �last land, I suppose, whh remained to be seen. I know not how others felt - b u t 4as for myself, I was too sick to wish for a last look at beloved America. I was dreading the high waves of the ocean - thinking they must bring on a higher degree of our Malady than those of the Bay. How­ ever the capt. relieved me by saying the ship w<i ride over them more steady than in the Bay - & so we found it. The first night tea came - but such poor weak creatures were we that notwithstanding the keen relish it would have found in us 24 hrs be­ fore, now we had no appetites. We dragged out ^,3 the afternoon & evening just where we c ourselves best. throw A good place to lounge, to hang on to, & a vessel to vomit in seemed to me to be all the wealth a man cd want in this world. At night we stowed away in our births & the stomach was at ease. This led us to keep the birth when morning came - but we c^ not stay there all day & as soon as we moved, dizziness & nausea were the certain consequences - �6 The first week the winds were pretty much S. W. or S. & strong most of the time. Teus. & Wed. (28. & 29.) the sea was rough, & with me it was a horrible time indeed. I was sick of Every thing - the rolling motion was disagreeable & dis­ tressing. Thur. (Dec. 30) our Lat. was 39” 2. N. Long 66 the weather was fair - the sun shone - the sea was much smoother, & our sickness abated in some degree. The seamen had put things in order previously about ship; & to-day they brought out their whaling ap­ paratus, & began to make preparation to carry terror among the monsters of the deep. The boats were put in trim - oars &c. all put in order fresh water cans made for each - their lines coiled up in tubs (12,00 ft each in length). Harpoons, spears & spades were ground & sheathed- put where they w^ be wanted. We felt that we were in a buzzy world still though in the midst of the Ocean. The cooper was at his trade - the car­ penter brought out his kit. The blacksmith did not appear in his official capacity. This week & the next, when the weather was fair, the deck was a busy scene with such work. �7 Sat. Jan. 1, 1831. All such business was laid aside - Frid. Lat. was 39” 35. Long. 64. Lat. greater than yesterday - had made leeway the last 24 hours. We were about across the gulf stream this day. all day & fresh. The wind has been S. E. We retired at night under no apprehensions of any evil - I distressed with nothing but rily stomach & guilty soul & perhaps not much with the last, & not so much with the first as I had been. But in the night, the rat­ tling of furniture in the cabin, & crockery in the steward*s nook, told us more of what was going on than our sensations of touch did, being two of us in one narrow birth. However we per­ ceived we were shaken about some. had increased into a gale. The S. E. wind In the morning we looked above & found all the sails reefed - the spencers alone, (storm sails) flying, the ship lying to, heading close to the wind, & thrashed in a rough sea most terribly all day. The wind was strong enough to carry us many miles an hour but we were stationary all day, with two men at the helm, hard at pulling all day to keep her steady. This renewed the sickness of most of us & �was the more trying, because with all the trouble it made us, we were making no headway. However, I hope, the Lord gave us a willingness, that he shd send just such winds as he pleased - & thankfulness for the millions of mercies whh we had left us. I hope we were grateful when we looked out in the morning & found what had been done in our sleep. Thanks be to God, for sailors, who know whh of the hundred ropes to lay hold of in a dark night, & cd climb any where even when the rigging was thrashed in a gale. I have stood & wondered at the hardy little fellows, as they have stepped around between the heavens & the earth among the rigging. It is truly wonderful. Only give them a rope with one end fast, & they feel as secure as we do on solid land. It is their "terra flrma." I had in imagination often figured to myself the appearance of a storm or gale at sea - but nothing was right. high — I had got the waves high enough - too but I had made them smooth rolling mountains, & really formed no conception of the war that raged at such a time. It is hard to describe, much more to conceive without seeing, that raging, ceaseless �f 9. spiteful fury with whh they lashed at another & the ship. I hardly imagine to myself that they were not endued with animation & actuated by raging passions - even with the revengeful spirit of infernal beings; that whh drives infuri­ ated men when their fists dash against one another’s heads. And they seemed not only endued with living fury, but to infuse it into the ship. She raged like the waves - dashed her head into them like a mad bull - & one threw her off on to another, as though she was a contemptible little thing. She seemed to be furious at the usage the great deep gave her, & determined to be revenged. There was such a living spt visible, that it wd have re­ quired a lively imagination to have thought her destitute of soul, & of depravity. The ship made thousands of plunges this day & notwithstanding after every dive she gained an upright posture again! yet when she made a des­ perate one, it was hard for our faith to believe she wd not go to the bottom. Terrible as the thrashing above was, it gave us but little idea of the motion <£ things below - no more than the external appearance of a man does of the bitterness within. �f 10 . When we walked this day we had to use all the strength of hands & feet. I was so sick that I kept my birth - The table was set as usual, but it seemed preposterous - (Perhaps if I had had an appetite, I shd have thought otherwise) I wd not have gone to it if they had given me the ship- so loathsome was the food, & so rolling & plunging the table. Br. T. said he "caught the fat hunk of beef three times in his hands because he thought them a better place for it than his lap, & some of the potatoes were on the table & some on the floor, dancing to the music of broken crockery.” I once looked out of my dark stateroom & saw the table set, & was amused to see a plate drop clear of the fen­ der on the mid-side of the cabin, as the ship made a desperate larboard plunge & the next moment the ceiling was above the table. All the moveables in the cabin, in our rooms, & every where were thrown into commotion. How soon did these plunges detect that whh was not fast- just as soon as the movements of the great judgment day will show what hopes are not founded on the rock. This was a terrible day to all the sea-sick, �f 11 & a day of too much levity even among mission­ aries who were not sick. What a strange place for levity, where God was so near in the operation of his hands! But a gracious Lord carried us througji it in safety. He held our ship together, though she groaned all over. No one who had always been on land can conceive the strength needed in a ship to stand the billows of a single gale. The weather of our first week at sea was uncommonly boisterous. Those, who have doubled Cape Horn, say, they never saw it rougher there. Our vessel has stood all thus far uninjured- & this gives us some occasion to think she will weather the gales of the Cepe. But all this we can safely leave to our heavenly Father, whose will ought to be our will. Such was the strength of the wind 8s power of the waves on Sat. & some other days, that 4 of their 7 whale boats were stove in. This storm has shown our ship to be a strong one, & we ought to be thankful it is - but still let our great strength be in God. The N. England is one of the larger sort of vessels that is engaged in whaling. It . �has heretofore been in the China trade - now makes her first voyage for whales. She was bought at $17,500. & then fitted up by the present owners — all whh with the supplies probably cost them not less than $30,000. took in 700 barrels of water. She Her stores of provisions are for three years - 180 bis beef & pork - 50 flour - dried beef - hams - codfish Mackeral - beans - peas - sea bread - crackers & c . &c & c . They often take live animals. We have hogs & fowls. The ship is 107 ft. long - can spread more than 30 sheets to the wind at oncej whh when spread are three times the width of the ship, & in a fine breeze, make a very imposing ap­ pearance, especially in the evening. I often go out to gaze & admire their grandeur. is rated at 376 tons — She carries casks for 3,800 bis- hopes to get 3,200 bis. Such a cargo, we are told, will be worth $60,000 - & after de­ ducting the share of the officers & each sea­ man, will leave to the owners a worth of $40,000 Strange, since there is so much avarice in the world, that such a lucrative business shd be left almost exclusively to N. Bedford people. rL K O c t i. ~R ) Mr. C.Ainformed us there, that there were �f 13. but 19 vessels in the U. S. A. engaged in this trade besides those from N. Bedford. The N. Eng. carries about 30 men, officers & all & man's four boats. Our accommodations on board are good - cabin convenient — - our state rooms not very large, nor always sweet. We are well supplied with stores of all kinds, though we have had little appetite till of late. Our water has now arrived at its worst pitch - or rather had two days ago. We are con­ soled, thinking it will now work off & grow better. But we have abundant matter of thanksgiving & praise. We are particularly favoured in having a crew Sc officers friendly to us. Capt. Parker is kind & attentive to our wants- & endeavours to make our voyage every way pleasant. This we w^ take as God»s kindness to us - for he rules in the hearts of men. He & the 1st & 2d mates generally attend our morning & evening devotions. After the blow on Sat., just at evening, the S.E. wind changed to a N.W. & blew us on gently. The ship was very steady all night. We never had a more boisterous beginning to a year than this. �14. Sab. & Mon. Jan 2d & 3ii The wind was N. W. a gentle breeze - the sea was much smoother. cd not leave my birth long at a time — Sab. I too sick. The rest were too much affected & the sea still too rough for public worship. Brs. D. & T. distributed tracts among them whh they were glad to receive. This morning I was the most distressingly tired of the rolling motion, as well as of food, drink, & everything on board- w^ have given all I owned, to have had a solid foundation among kind friends this day. Such feelings possessed me in the morning. But still the Lord was pleased to show, that he cd make even that a place of comfort. best sabbaths. Spent most of it in prayer. the sea was smoother. Monday I very comfortable, as were most of the company. con. It was one of my This evening was mon. We observed it in N. Lat. 36” 47- W. Long. 57” 28. It was a precious season - the scene was new - the songs of Zion sweet, & it was no small part of our comfortable reflections, that we shd be remembered particularly this evening by thousands of American Christians — �Teus. Jan. 4. 1831. Wind N. E. N. Lat. 35. W. Long. 55. Sea rough & I, of course, sick with it. My dear Charlotte suffered less than I did. Thur. Jan. 6 ^ N. Lat. 33tt 13. W. Long 50” 0 Prid. Jan. 7 ^ N. Lat. 31" 4 f. Long. 45" 25 Sat. Jan atti N. Lat. 30” 20 Long. 43” 27 The wind during the whole of the week was N. E.most of the time it blew strong & made a rough sea. Towards the end of the week it was more light - the sea more quiet & we better - though not well enough to have much expectation of preaching on the Sab. it properly devolved on me. Our course the last week & this & on the follow­ ing also was about E.S.E. generally, i. e. in the course of the Cape De Verd Isis. & we were most of that time scudding at a good rate. The wind being in our quarter gave us heavy plunges, & made me sickish or sick & some of the rest also most of the time. Mrs. B. suffered much less than myself, & was able to minister to my wants often, when I was in a poor condition to help myself. About the middle of this week we �1 6. descried a sail west of us - at first the officers & crew alone cd discern it. Soon it hove very clear­ ly in view - & we perceived it was bound S. like our­ selves - & was probably the Charles, or Cortes, both whh left N. Bedford at the same time we did. It did not continue in sight long. The weather some of the first week was coolish gradually growing warmer. A fire would have been agreeable sometimes- but we did not suffer though we had none & were soon in mild weather. Sab. Jan. 9-££ N. Lat. 29” 3 W. Long. 42" 30. We had a pretty fresh N. E. wind to-day. But not so much so but what we concluded to have public worship on deck. Br. Tinker preached in the morn­ ing to the seamen 3c all of us - former seated round on the stern of the vessel & ourselves in the after house. Text Heb. 4. 9. therefore a rest" &c. Half the crew were present & all of them attentive. from Heb. 13..14. "There remaineth Br. Dibble preached P. M. "No abiding city." Tracts were distributed as usual among the crew - the day seemed a quiet one on board. The tracts were some of them at least read - I conversed with some of the sailors. to God. Endeavoured to commend them all I hope the day was profitable to us & all- �17 Teus. Jan. 11. 1831. N. Lat. 26. W. Long. 35. Last Prid. or Sat. after having light breezes, we took a pretty fresh breeze from the N. E. The weath­ er was very mild & delightful, & the vessels motion very steady. All therefore thought we had reached the trade winds. But to-day since noon our N. E. wind has changed to a N. W. whh seems to show we are not yet in the trades. Have been engaged in different things to-day - but carried about with us too much nausea to accomplish much. Wed. Jan. 1 2 . N. Lat. 25" 54. W. Long. 31” 41. We still continue to be wafted by fresh breezes from the N. W. Thur. Jan. 1 3 . Crossed the tropic of Cancer this day in about W. Long. 30” 30.— - We have not been burdened with heat. I have kept on my woolen suit, & flannels, & found them comfortable. The weather is very even as to temperature; some­ times a fresh breeze bringing more of the chilly — • The evenings especially are delightful on deck The days we have found more debilitating - have felt languid. Frid. Jan. 1 4 ~ * Sat. Jan 1 5 & N. Lat. 22" 31. N. Lat. 21" 17. W. Long. 29" 31. W. Long. 28" 30. The past week has been tolerably calm- the sea much smoother than before - We begin to feel as if we were getting the weather of the Torrid Zone- �18 This afternoon the well known & very welcome cry of "There she blows" announced a whale It was 2 or 3 miles off the Lee bow - (w. N.E.) They hoped & therefore some believed it was a sperm whale. Others, less ardent, & more judi­ cious, said it was a "Fin back"- a sort whh they cannot kill because after coming out of water, they immediately go down. And it proved to be a "fin back"— They did not let down their boats. Our curiosity was greatly awakened as this was the first cry of a whale. We almost hoped it would prove no false alarm that we might see one of these famous monsters. But it was on the verge of God’s day; & if they caught a whale to-day, tomorrow w^ be spent in cutting it up. governs wisely — But God & in this case, he exceeded our hopes; for he gave us our desires, & delivered us from our fears. The whale was a young fin back - it came along side of us, & was seme time near our stern- bouncing out of water occasionally, & then out of sight - so that we had a fair view of i t . It seemed from what we saw of it, that it might be 12 or 15 feet long — as thick �1 9. as an ox - & as black as tar. Soon the whale was gone, & we were allowed to begin the Sab. in quiet. Sab. Jan. 16. N. Lat. 19” 22. W. Long. 28" 5. Thermometer. (Farenheit) from 80 to 83. The motion of the vessel this morning was somewhat greater than it has been of late. I awoke somewhat sickish, & with no great pleasure, at the thoughts of preaching. all day. We had a fresh breeze from the N. E. But I preached with some degree of com­ fort from Gen. 28. 16. 17. & I hope with profit to those present. The officers were present - Only a few of the sallors were present because they had not time to "clean u p " yesterday. At noon I distributed tracts among all from the Oapt. downwards - went into the steerage & fore­ castle - Glad to have an opportunity of learning the quarters of the ship's company. Conversed with many of them - they showed a great readiness to hear - when I began with one - several v A gather round - a greater readiness still to receive tracts. I c^ not but think, the crew were in a very favor­ able state for us to do good among them. Br. T. preached P. M. from Amos 4. 12- I think with profit to all - more present than in the morning. �20. D. has many serious thoughts - his friends at Fairhaven Mass. are all pious - he says he takes no comfort at home - they are all pious & talking always to him on religion. He has pursued a wicked course - & is afraid as to the end. Conversed with him considerable - gave him the tract entitled Sailor’s Return - whh w^ hit his case — — Gave another to M. whose case is similar. Saw a brig this afternoon to Leward 5 or 6 miles (w. N. E.) bound northward - probably to our own dear native land. It was grateful to us to behold her as we had seen but one before, since we left America & that at a great distance & outward bound. We feel differently at looking at one home- bound - but had no wish to be carried thither Mon. Jan. 1 7 . N. Lat. 17” 4. Thermom. about 83. morning- course S.-— W. Long, about 26^ all day - wind E. strong in the Sea somewhat rough - so much so as, when united with the lassitude, whh this climate occasions, to make some of us sea-sick. About 11 o ’clock we were summoned on deck to see land - & we obeyed without much delay. This was indeed a welcome sound to those who had seen �21. nothing but the ship, & sea & sky for 20 days, & never been out of sight of land before a single day of their lives. It was St. Anthony, one of the Cape de Verd Isis— * whh seemed to be about 30 miles off to windward E.- but was probably about 50. They called it land - but landsmen wd never have suspected it to be land. We knew in a moment, that if it was land, it was both high & distant. It appeared like a heavy, black solid sort of a cloud. However, as we watched it, it retained its upper edge unchanged, & assumed a more solid land looking aspectj or perhaps our imagination had time to fill the picture up a lit­ tle. As our course was S. we came no nearer to it. Teus. Jan. 18^1 N. Lat. 15. W. Long. 25. Ther. about 80 to 83.— — this morning. Wind E. strong About 10 A. M. we had Brava, another j of the cape de Verds, about 20 m. E. of us. We c see the hills 8c cliffs, forests, plains, gullys down the hills- & some thought they cd see the houses. Pogo & other Isis, were in sight- Some small ones to be seen raising their heads above water. It seemed as if �22. it w d have been delightful to have set foot on Terra Firma again. were well contented. But we had a very smooth sea — We had a fresh breeze till after we had been off these Isis, awhile, when it died away into an almost perfect calm. It had been the Capt*s intention to run among these Isis, whh we anticipated with joy - but the strong E. wind made it impossible. Thur. Jan. 2 0 . N. Lat. 13. W. Long. 22. Ther. about as usual - above 80.— We still kept on Southeasterly. To-day the ocean has been more quiet than usual & have all of us occasion to bless God for perfect health. Arose early this morning & went out to view the ocean & heavens. The sky, about the horrizon especially, presented that uniform cloudy appearance whh on land w d indicate a rainy day — is not a sign of rain here — but we are told it but a common provision for the Torrid Zone to defend them from excessive heat. It shows the Lord has been mindful of every part of the globe. I had not been on deck long this morn­ ing when a shoal of Porpoises were seen �23. marching or rather shooting from the N. W. to­ wards our bows. They shot forward like arrows - darting out of water one after another - some­ times side by side, like a company of cavalry. Their object is to play around the bows when the ship is under full sail. We were much inter­ ested in their rapid march — but more when we saw them shooting from side to side Tinder the bows & two harpoons ready to thrust at them. They shot with such quickness that it was not easy to hit one — at last, however - one was struck whh we perceived by the water coloured with blood. The motion of the vessel however was so great, that it drew the iron out before they cd haul him in, & we soon saw the poor animal astern shooting up in agony & covered with blood. Their flesh is said to be very good eating. Shoals (or flocks) of flying fish have arrest­ ed our eyes to-day for the first. A sight of them has been very grateful as we have not seen many living creatures, since we left land. The ocean has not seemed to us to teem with life. We hope to see more of it hereafter. Frid. Jan. 21 . N. Lat. 8 W. Long. 20" 50. Sea smoother than usual - Course S. - Ther, 80 & no variation or little nil day. �24 To-day the 4 boats with their crews went ahead a few miles as we were sailing slowly, for exercise & a race. We saw their emulous spirit - it remind­ ed me of Virgil's description of such a feat. I prayed that we who are missionaries might learn of them - for what is their object?- how little! But we have a glorious object, yea many before us. We may learn here how to kindle up an interest in our work— it is by acting. We shall feel & pray for sinners, when we begin to use efforts for their salvation. As we have advanced South, the heavenly bodies have told us something of our progress. The stars have been moving northward - the North star has gone down towards the horizon - the sun has been rising up by degrees, & is now beginning to pour a more perpendicular heat upon us. The moon in full splendour we observed for the first, this eve'g, to pass to the Northward of our Zenith. Our moonlight evenings, accompanied by the atmos­ phere whh is now a delightful luxury, are beyond anything we have seen on land. Who can help by such a light to admire the mighty works of the Lord as he beholds the wide spread & rolling waves of the ocean-? Pity to the man, that can see such scenes, as we are allowed here, & be unmoved. �25. Sat. Jan. 22. Ther. 83 all day. N. Lat. 7" 30 W. Long. 20" 50. Wind Easterly - light - Course S. ___ Heat, to-day, somewhat debilitating- but a refreshing breeze has kept it from being uncom­ fortable. Saw a shoal of ship-Jacks to-day. Was hoping they might take some of them as they are good food — About as long as a Mackeral, but thicker & fatter- But they were soon out of sight. A large turtle too made us wonder a little, as he sprawled thro the water. at him — Capt. P. threw a spear but he went off safely - without think­ ing of the peril he had been in. A cry from mast head announced a whale at some distance over the lea bows in the afternoon but they discovered it to be a fin back by its motions, & did not go after it- so the Sab. was allowed to approach in quiet. The seamen amused themselves by bathing, the vessel being under very little headway, & at the same time, were cleaning up for the Sabbath. Sab. Jan. 23^* N. Lat. .6" 40 W. Long. 20. Wind light E- course S. through the day - af­ fording a very good time for worship on deck. In the evening the wind changed to S. W. blew fresh —— & we turned our course W. or �2 6. nearly so.-— Frid. & Sat. we were almost in a calm all the while —— To-day we were rolling all day nearly in the same place. The breeze this eve'g had wafted us a few hours very well. When I awoke this morn’g, it gave me delight to think I cd recommend the Saviour to a few this day. Br. D. preached in the morning on the judg­ ment - more were present than last Sab. morn’g, & in the afternoon more still. I preached from John 3.16. "God so loved the world," &c I did not feel, as if I did or cd enter much into that boundless love whh God manifested to the world. However I talked about it with some comfort to myself, & I hope profit to others, for all gave good attention. Br. T. distributed tracts. It was pleasing to see the sailors seated here & there in the noon reading tracts & the word of God — after­ but painful to see some grouped in apparently thoughtless companies. We have seen more of a frolicksome spt among the crew this eve’g than be­ fore. It may well proceed from our want of serious­ ness. If it sh^ be owing to some pressure of the truth, it may prove a good omen. this may be the cause. them from their burden. With one or two, 0 Lord let us not liberate �27. But perhaps of all others, whalemen are least likely to become the subjects of grace. Every man is interested in the voyage, because he takes a share — they are engaged to whale Sundays, (a few vessels excepted)- & seem to think it necessary to defer the one great thing, till they return home. However we must not look to their determinations — for God’s may subvert all theirs in a moment. Mon. Jan. 2 4 . This morning the sky to the S. & E. & W. was skirted with dark looking & threaten­ ing clouds. wards danger. It seemed as if we were sailing to­ A water spout was seen whh kept up about 15 minuets. We regretted much that our at­ tention had not been called to this long heard of wonder of the ocean. It was some distance to Le- ward. (Wind N. E. — Ther. 83.— W. Long, about 20.— ) N. Lat. 5” 30. We were visited with squalls of rain during the day occasionally. For three days past we have been nearly becalmed. To-day we have moved ahead more, & this evening at a good rate. Teus. Jan. 2 5 . This has been a very rainy day. It has poured down all - day, & been �28. attended with severe lightning & thunder. Thunder & lightning seemed more dreadful at sea, than it has ever done on land; whether because we had not witnessed it before, or because our only earthly hope was a few feet length of solid timber, whh, a single discharge of lightning might demolish in a moment. The rain laid aside all the deck work - but it brought other work with it - & the deck & tubs caught abundance of fresh water, & the crew were busy the afternoon washing out their clothes.— Wed. Jan, 2 6 ^ N. Lat* 3” 3. W. Long. 18" 50. Ther. 82 with little or no variation during the day. Our course has been S. a little W. We are now in the region of calms & have moved on slowly. Y/e ex­ pected to find winds more constant in the Torrid Zone - but they have been more variable with us than they were in the N. Temp. zone. This has been a cloudy day, & we are thankful for clouds to in­ tercept the sun; for though the therm, does not rise any higher than it was some days ago, yet we feel its debilitating effects more & more. N. W.— light. The wind has been Just at sunset three whales spouted �a short distance to windward of us, apparently not more than half a mile off. too late - he wd not go. with three boats. The Capt. said it was But the mates went out It was pleasing to see with what promptness, the boats were let down - manned,& shoot­ ing in direction of the whales. We felt as they moved off, as if they were going into battle, & cd not help lifting up a prayer for their preservation. They were soon in the midst of the monsters - but a cry from the ship told them what they had already learned for themselves, that instead of sperm whales, they were among "fin backs” a kind whh are not very valuable, & whh they cannot kill as they go down too soon & wd carry a harpoon off before they cd spear them. In the moral effect on board, all seems to remain the same. We still continue to enjoy the kindness & confidence of Capt. Parker & all the officers. Our even­ ing devotions have hitherto been attended in the cabin, as well as those of the morn’g. Last eve’g we com­ menced attending them in the after house (head of the companion-way.) This eve'g the seamen were invited & most attend - we attend now at half past 7 - hope this ex­ ercise may help keep up serious thougjits in their minds. �f 3 0. Thur. Jan. 27. N. Lat. 2” 2. W. Long. 19" 3. Course S.— Ther. at 9 A. M. 78 — at 12 — -80. A stiff breeze from N. E. took us suddenly this morning & lasted an hour - it was such a contrast to our calm weather for nearly a week, that it seemed to me like a little gale. The vessel rolled over heavily, & obliged them to take in some sail. ¥/e are getting now near S. E. trades - have h d no trades yet. A ship was in sight most of the day to the S. E. & just at night another was visible fr. mast head to S. W.— Wind changed just at night to S. W. & we changed our course to W. S. W.— At sunset the full moon rose, & the eve‘g was delightful. 11 — I was on deck till half past conversing with C. & the 2^ mate on the concerns of the soul - Latter somewhat troubled - but determined to risk the soul, a little longer. Prld. Jan. 2 8 . Ther. 81 all day. N. Lat. 0" 55. W. Long. 20" 21. Water at 10 A. M. 84. Wind S. & fresh — Course S. W. rapid— Arose before six this morning - sky spread beautifully with fleecy clouds, whh indicated mild weather; & soon the sun came up torrid like — The sail we saw yest. S. E. has changed its course with us - & been astern all day — Another sail has been visible to the W. & one from mast head — ahead of us — so that �31. we seem to be having neighbors, whh is very pleasant. The heat has not increased as yet for a week past — but we feel the debilitating effects of the climate & expect to feel them more as we get nearer under the sun. The wind before night turned more S. E. & proves to be the Trade wind. Sat. Jan. 2 9 . at 3 P. M.— — S. Lat. 1” 12 at noon. Ther. 80 all day. Course S. W. about. usual- W. Long. 22” 7 Wind still fresh S. E.— The sea looks more rough today than we have been used these many days to look at high & wide rolling waves with no breakers- but to-day the sea is covered with white tops. A sail visible from mast head all day over the lee bows. We crossed the Equator this morning at about 2 o ’clock so that we are now in the Southern hemisphere - have bid adieu to our N. star till we see it from the Pacific when we shall be nearer our field of labour. This is the first time we have been out of sight of the N. star in clear nights since we have have had a place in the world; & it probably will be the last. A shoal of blk fish were near our stern an hour or two be­ fore night. As we were getting nearly out of oil, the boats w< �32. let down to pursue them. slipping of the iron. One was killed - but lost by- Just as the boats were swung up again, & we preparing to pursue our course, the blk fish came along again — The boats pursued - but they were now wild - we were disappointed, as well as the ship's company - but remembered, that our Sab. w quiet without the prey than with it. probably be more For two Saturdays last past, we have had the cry of whales just before night, 8c yet had quiet sabs. This has occurred, while a man was all day mast head watching on Sunday, 8c we ascribe it to the good providence of God. May he continue to give us such Sabs, & his Spt. with them. Sab. Jan. 3 0 . all day. S. Lat. 3 ” 26 w. S. & course S. W. rapid.-- time for service on deck — 23. 23. W. Long. 24. Ther. 80 had a rougji Br. T. preached from Prov. A wave broke over us once 8c wet the deck, 8c some of the little congregation. In the afternoon we had pro­ posed a Bib. class 8c we were glad to see most of the crew present 8e pleased - Each boat’s crew formed a class, & it was delightful to see the several classes on different parts of the deck attending to the word of God. This gives us abundant access to the crew, & it will be our fault if good is not done. I hope God will incline them to attend- 8c us to deal faithfully with them; 8c bless the Capt. 8c mates for favouring this 8c other means of doing good here.— — — �Mon* Jan* 31 . S • Lat. 5 Ther. 80 all day. 3V• v¥. Long* 25 w. S. S. E. — Course S. W. The breeze is fresh to-day & yesterday & has made it so cool that a woolen garment is not uncomfortable though we are getting nearly under the sun. Saw nothing new on the ocean except a large shoal of black fish early this morn’g. They covered a wide extent of ocean - each side & astern of the ship - some very near did not seem to be afraid or have any sense of danger near - threw themselves out of water, & tumbled in again. Some of the black fish might be 20 feet long. They did not go after them because we were under so great headway. Teus. Feb. 1 . S. Lat. 8" 9. W. Long 27" 46. Within about 300 miles of the Brazil coast. Ther. 80 all day - Sky clear - Sun more oppres­ sive than for some days past. The trade wind has become more Easterly - & blows lighter Our course this evening nearly S. — & not with great speed. It is five weeks to-day since we �34. came aboard. We have seen almost all sorts of work going forward on deck — & to-day the blacksmith has got his forge, bellows, 8cc in operation. I am astonished when I think of the fitting out of a whale ship at the foresight & ingenuity of man. Nothing whh comes within his limited powers but he will accomplish. This ship is to be cut off from the world & almost independent of it, for three years; in the mean time they are engaged in a most hazardous work & one whh requires many materials, & yet the ship is a world of itself - has all things at hand - three whole suits of sails; nearly 30 in a suit - rope enough to reach 20 or 30 miles, & c .— &c. not so wise.” ’’The children of light are I verily believe if Satan were a visible monster & cd subserve the avarice or pride of man, they v A fit out ships after him - & he wd be in more danger than he now is from the weapons of the church. Did the chh ex­ hibit half the enterprize of whalemen, this world wd soon be another sort of picture fr. what it now is. �35. Wed. Feb. 2d Ther. 80. Lat. 10” 21. Water 80 1/2 - W. Long. 28" 50. Wind more E. c. S.- sea smoother - weather more oppressively hot - sun shining clear. Capt. P. says he has been thro here 9 times before & never knew the winds "so scant-" i. e. so far to the - S.- We have been only 5 weeks out, & yet a brl. of apples in plaster are all rotten - in baked sand they might have kept a year - Dried fruit begins to mould - some books grow musty - some mouldy - whh shows need of putting everything in very tight trunks & very dry.-Thur. Feb. 3d . S. Lat. 12" 41. W. Long. 29" 41. Ther. stationary at 80 - Wind S. S. E. course about S. S. W. We are now nearly under a vertical sun. It was a burning sight to-day at noon to see it pass with­ in 4 degrees of our Zenith - still S. of us. We were remarkably favoured in having gone so far E. before we reached the Equator - for these "scant winds" have blown us far W.- now too far W. to see Trinidad. �36. The inhabitants of the deep have not yielded us so much variety as we expected in the Torrid Zone. But our employments furnish us with abundant variety& we cannot say "How tedious & tasteless the hours— " I hope we are getting more of the good kind of enjoy­ ment than we have yet had on board- We still enjoy the favour & kind attentions of the Gapt. & all the officers & we have some evidence, that the Spt of God is here Mr. R. 1 ~ mate is evidently concerned about his soul - he has disclosed his feelings to us, & asked our prayers. Can it be that a soul is awak­ ened, when we are so little awake? we are more encouraged. But on this score, We have had more spiritual conversation yesterday & to-day than usual. The sis­ ters meet every day for prayer - they made the Capt. & Mr. R. special subjects of prayer to-day. myself had a season - Br. J. & I have never felt so much spt to plead for a revival here as to-day. If the Lord lead us to rest on him instead of trusting ourselves & resting on our own performances, good will appear, & we shall �f 37. have a blessed pledge of future usefulness among the heathen. Frld. Feb. 4 th* S. Lat. 14" 58. W. Long. 30” 2. Ther. 80 all day. wind more E. than when we first reached the Trades — Orders were given to Square the yards once to-day — & the studding sails were out- course about S. S. W.- breeze light. The sun at noon poured down almost perpendicular rays - Only about 1 1/2 degrees from zenith. We are now in a smoothe part of the ocean & en­ joying a sea life - probably as well as landsmen ever do — & we hope our enjoyment is not all of it like that of the beasts— There seems to be more evidence of feeling for the ship’s companystill appears solemn - Mr. R. Capt. P. we hope thinks some- & perhaps others are solemn, ©nly a few came to prayers last eve’g - & during worship there was loud singing on the forecastle. This is perhaps evidence that there is some trouble among the consciences in camp. Spent from 10 to half past 11 last night on deck conversing with 0. & I. made many pleas, &c. &c. They �38. Sat. Peb S. Lat. 17” 7. Wind light S. E. W. Long. 30" 58. course S. S. W. almost calm. The sun's declination to-day was 16" 20. course at noon it was within Of 47 m. of our zenith- & yet so moderating was the light breeze of the ocean, that the heat was not very oppressive. Ther- 81 all day. We had no cry of whales or black fish to-day whh was a new thing for Sat. So that we have in that respect the promise of a quiet sab - In other respects the Sab. prospect is not so good for many who at first seemed to enquire, now seem braced against the claims of truth. Held a meeting this evening to unite with brn at Auburn. Sisters have a pr. meeting every afternoon. Just at night we, C. & myself, took our station by the gunnel of the ship on deck, as we often do to enjoy the refreshing air - conversed about the Catholics, who are now our nearest neighbors about 300 or 400 miles distant. Sab. Feb. 6^h Ther. 80 1/2— S. Lat. 18" 20. W. Long. 30" 56 This was a more quiet �39. Sab. as to motion in the vessel than any we have had before - as good a Temple we had as as any on solid land. Ps. 5..9. Br. D. preached from "very wickedness— well attended — " Bib. class Sorry to perceive now Sc then one absent who might have attended. We seem just at this time to have less restrain­ ing hold on the consciences of the crew than we have had at any time before - though they treat religion with open respect. It is mani­ fest that there are some powerful counteract­ ing influence - something of the "hand joined in hand." Mon. Feb. 7 th Ther. 82. S. Lat. 19" 23. W. Long. 32" 24 course about S. S. W. almost a calm all day - but still we have had heavy rolling waves all day from the S. showing that there has been rough weather that way. The motion of the ves. is even more unpleasant than it is in a fresh breeze. This eve’g was mon. concert- we observed it in the cabin- Capt. P. present. A little sea sick­ ness deprived me of the comfort I might �f 40. otherwise have enjoyed. Still it was animat­ ing to think of the many who call this day upon God to fulfil his word. We spoke of those who wd begin these entreaties first as the earth rolled - & how the wave of prayer w^ roll from E. on to the W. — ■ We seemed to be in the midst of the ocean to catch the breath & pass it on to the nations west, after it had fed those of the Eastern continent. We had not only the comfort of thinking our prayers might be heard for the world, but that many wd remember u s . The 45 9 ~ , 492<*, & 497 hymns we sung on the occasion. ____ _____ Teus. Feb. Ther. 83. S. Lat. 19" 58. W. Long. 33. The heat begins to be more oppressive - somewhat in its effects like the weather we had £ offthe Cape de Verds- The wind is fair but very light - during midday we are fanned but little The evening air is very refreshing - but a night of eleven hours does not bring after it so cool a morning as we sh^ expect. We, C. & myself, commenced this morn’g rising at 4 so as to have the cool morn'g air. �41. (Teus. Feb. 8. continued) There are many things besides a sun rolling ever N. of us, & the debilitating heat whh remind us we are in a different climate from that of our native land - & none that more re­ mind of this than the heavens at the rising & setting sun. Just before the rises, the clouds all round the horizon are beautifully tinged with red or purple. At evening too they are painted with uncommon variety, & many colours - & what we have never noticed so much b ef. is the well defined lines whh often sepa­ rate what seems to be one part of a cloud from another — It needs but little fancy, none at all in fact to imagine extended fiery land­ scapes in the sky - about the horizon. C. & my­ self often amuse ourselves with them much as novel readers do with the fictitious images made for them, & I trust with more profit. Two ships were seen this morn’g to the N. W. apparently bound to our native land. We had letters, & regretted we were not near enough to learn where they were going- Soon one was seen ahead from the mast head making towards u s • �42. Afternoon it hove in sight from our deck - We all went to writing feeling as if mail day had come, after an interval of six weeks - our hopes were raised high. At 4 o'clock when 6 m. off, as it was heading to W. of us, the mate went off with a boat. Our Capt. first thought she was a whaler - then a man-of-war, &c. neither. But she proved It was a Portuguese vessel with 14 men on Board- When the mate came along side, they were frightened - moved their two guns over to windward - but after much hesitation let him ccme on board. The Capt. said he was 15 days from Lisbon whh could not be, & going to Rio-Janeiro when he was N. of it, & heading still N. two lies to begin with. They had grated hatches down - had just killed a bullock, & there were other things that indicated slaves aboard. The mate made them a present of some potatoes he had carried - & took leave. When he returned & told the circumstances, Capt. Parker, who is well acquainted with the Af­ rican hardships, cried a "Slaver'', & we no longer sent our good wishes after them. As she was mov­ ing to W. of us at dark, we gazed with a degree of horror & indignation - wondering how men c the laws of God & man. brave �43. Wed. Feb. 9 ^ Ther. 83. S. Lat. 21" 3. W. Long. 33" 16. We have found the heat more debilitat­ ing this day than usual - but towards evening we felt a cooler breeze than we have felt since we entered the Torrid zone, whh reminds us, that are moving out of it. A ship was reported from mast head this morn’g ahead of us; & notwithstanding our disappointment yes. our hopes were again raised, that we might i have an opportunity of sending home. We want to tell our friends the wonders we have seen on the deep & the goodness of the Lord whh has followed us. However the Lord did not see fit to gratify us - for the ship was soon seen no more - there­ fore it is not best for us to have our wishes yet. 4"V* Thur. Feb. 10 S. Lat. 23" 6. (at noon) W* Long. 34" 37. w. E. fresh - course S. W. We have been almost becalmed for several days, but last evening the wind came fresh from the E. blew all night & continues to-day. This seems pleasant as our motion is more steady, less roll­ ing than in a cal* — & it seems good to be moving rapidly on --- though every breeze �44. carries us towards the gales of Gape Horn. crossed the line (S. tropic) this P. M. We we are now therefore in the Southern temperate zone. This fresh breeze brings cold with it; so much so, that after being in the sweat of the burning zone, our thin clothes feel almost uncomfortable - & yet the ther. has only fallen to 80.— We are glad to have a more bracing air - but are reminded by it of Patagonia's frozen shores, towards whh we are going. We think & oc­ casionally speak of what we are likely to meet at Cape H. We expect to be tossed & have our effects, & all things on board whh are moveable, thrashed about,whh is not so pleasant; but perhaps we do not think more of the danger than we ought. I hope however the reason we do not tremble for our lives is that our hopes are built upon God. A ship was seen ahead of us to-day — ing E. & soon out of sight. us forward, & preparing us — but was head­ The Lctr,d is thus carrying but we serve him poorly. The moral aspect on board is not so flattering as it was a few days since - all seem respectful towards re­ ligion, so far as we know - but none enquire now "what shall we do to be saved"? Lord come & revive us I Quicken the dead! �45. Frid. Feb. 11. S. Lat. 25" 22. W. Long. 36" 11. Ther. 80- wind E. fresh & cooling— This day pleas­ ant & we have pursued our S. W. course with a motion somewhat brisk. The officers begin to fasten their chests &c in the cabin by nails & ropes with a strength whh almost alarms us - as much as to say we may have a terrible time - one that will outdo in horrors all we have seen yet. The moral aspect on board is not what we had hoped to see — not what it was a few days ago - Mr. R. seems to have settled on some fatal ground - hopeless we fearseveral who seemed uneasy, do not how appear to stand in dread of hell. The general aspect of the crew is such as wd lead us to conclude, they had no great re­ gard to the world to come. This evening with the aid of a fife, they danced very merrily on the forecastle after leaving work. Many - however attended our eve’g devotions - whh leaves us some hope, that they may still have some regard to their souls — may attend to gather matter for ridicule. though some �46. Sat. Feb, 1 2 . S. Lat. 27” 10. W. Long. 38” 10. Ther. 79. We are now in an atmosphere that feels comfortable so far as heat is concerned. The wind N. E. fresh - Our course S. W. with very good speed. This is the day of a great, almost total eclypse of the sun at home — We c sympathize with our friends when the time arrived, & almost imagine, that we knew their thoughts. The middle of the eclypse was at 1 o'clock - 3 here in the afternoon. We looked at the sun about that time, but found we were entirely out of the reach of i t . This day passed off without any whale cry or any thing to disturb the quiet approach of God's day. The men in the P. M. washing themselves, washing & airing their clothes - & we sending up our prayers for a blessing on the Sabbath. Sab. Feb. 1 3 . S. Lat. 29” 15. W. Long. 40" 10. The wind was nearly N. & blew considerably fresh — the yards were almost square & our course S. W. but still the vessel moved steady. The day was very pleas­ ant - & on the whole it was the finest time we had for worship on deck. A goodly number attended & I preached to them from Jonah 1. 6. "What meanest thou, 0 sleeper"? �I 4 7. Bib. class not- so full as usual - but still appeared solemn — & profitable. this as yet. Several stand aloof from Some apparently the fartherest from ser­ ious things attend it regularly- One (D. the cooper) who attended my class the first day - was absent last sab.- at mast head, no doubt to be out of the way, & to-day I saw him in the bow boat - & on the forecastle talking & swaggering about, evidently to show he was not very serious. But I conjecture & hope that he be­ trays a disturbed state of mind in this. Spent some part of the day distributing tracts & conversing with the crew. Mon. Feb. 14. S. Lat. 31” 46. W. Long. 42" 5- wind N. fresh & strong - fair - course S. W. The wind was not so strong this morn'g as last night - but the waves rolled mountain high - As the N. Eng. mounted over them, nothing cd be more sublime to one standing in the forecastleAll among the sailors shows that they have put the awe of religion far from them - as far perhaps as though we had not been with them. Some of our number feel, that all is not right among us — this the beginning of better times. God can make �48. Teus. Feb. 1 5 . It was a rainy time last night- this morning the prospect seemed fair, for a rainy day - whh was soon realized- for it poured down al­ most all day. As no dead reckoning has been kept, no lat. or long, was found to-day. Ther. 71. The wind was light W. in the morn'g- but soon came round S. E. fresh & strong — & we have had pretty heavy starboard leaning all day. After the heat we have felt it was not an unwelcome sight to see rain — hov/ever- many things wet, soon told us what we knew pretty well before, that fair weather at sea was a great blessing. The crew did not lay aside their work on deck - all brought out their pea-jackets, whh are the sailors' consolation- & some had storm hats to hang over their shoulders. Among some of our com­ pany there has been more feeling for the souls of the crew than for days past - & the effect is visible in them - more readiness to hear & easier to get hold of their feelings - had an opportunity of conversing with several at night. L. M. told me, he had been "in that way once" (i. e. serious) "but got turned back"- & "sup­ posed it was high time for him to turn again." Sister D. talked with Mr . R. affectionately, who looks seri­ ous since. It seems evident that nothing but prayer & watchfulness are wanting to bring the Lord's hand here to work at the salvation of these sailors. �49. Wed, Feb. 16, 1831. Ther. 70. S. Lat. 35" 27. W. Long. 46" 31. The last night was a rough night indeed - it blew almost a gale. This morn'g, when we arose we found the ves. making desperate plunges — burying the bows occasionally under water - the sails half of them furled - the royals all packed on deck & lashed beside the spars. This reminds us of the times we had when we first commenced our voyage - some of us are enabled by the return of sea-sickness to realize those times very well. While we were mounting over & plunging through the billows this morn'g a shoal of porpoises were seen mak­ ing for the bow of the ship. I perceived the alarm by the hurried words & motions & feared some bad accidentbut my fears were hushed when I sav/ a harpoon hurrying towards the bow. They did not find a chance to hit any of them - the sea broke terribly over the bows duck­ ing the men so that of the two I thought the porpoises fared the best. In course of the day another shoal of porpoises was seen to leeward & harpoons made ready for them - but they did not visit us.— The ther. indicates moderate weather but we have been chilled to-day & found our cloaks very comfortable. �50 Thur. Feb. 17. S. Lat. 37” 33. Ther. 65 at 6 A. M. . W. Long. 50” 1. The sea to-day has become smoother - the weather pleasant, & wd I cd say we thankful. The w. is E.- our course S. W.- The last 24 hours we were driven with the fierceness of the wind; having gone in that length of time 259 miles. The ship's tank of 40 brls. is empty to-day for the second time since we commenced our voyage - the hold is broken up for a new supply. The water is bad again of course - we can find no way of disguising its taste. It gets to our palates thro, molasses & vinegar, & ginger — thro, soda powder cream of tar­ tar or any thing else. However Providence sends blessings with trials as well as makes them bless­ ings - breaking the hold up brings us many little articles of comfort. Just at night we had cry of whale3 - several a mile & a half ahead - we soon saw their splashing they were killers - not whales - so called because they kill Right whales. They passed very near us to leeward, before sunset - thrusting a long fin on the back out of water - sometimes 7 or 8 ft long. The Capt. said, porpoises yesterday - killers to-day it will be whales to-morrow. Saw the sun set clear this eve'g for the first time since we put to sea. C. & myself have often stood watching for this but in vain. I ., f~— For Frid. see p. 52. �51 Sat. Feb. 19. 52" 8 at 3 P. M. S. Lat. at noon 39" 51. Ther. 67. . W. Long. Wind fresh - N. W. Course S. W. - The sun arose this morning clear - sea more ruf­ fled than yest'y - but still very calm - & ship moving ahead very well. Ship whh was yest’y astern was this morn’g 5 or 6 m. to windward. About 7 A. M. they were seen to turn towards us & our sails were backed to wait for them. It was recognized as the Leader Capt. Chase, whh left N. Bedford 8 days before us - There was some­ thing animating in the thought, that they were coming & we suspended our Bib. class to watch them. We had now for 8 weeks seen no human face, but our own company, & the thought of seeing new faces was a luxury. We watched her as she approached till at length we caught the glimpse of men - one at mast-head - & the capt. in his boat, who as soon they came near enough saluted Capt. P. they ran astern - Capt. P. invited Capt. C. to come aboard - whh he did with 6 men & staid part of the day. day with him. We had a pleasant They had lost a man a swearing Portuguese - fell only 6 ft— lay stupid & died in 58 hours - The Capt. read on the occasion the burial service in Seaman’s assistantCapt. C. attended m ’g prayers with us & seemed to pay a re­ spectful attention to religion. Towards noon the w. arose & the Leader hove to, to exchange visitors- (for Mr. R. & his boats' crew had gone on board) with tracts. We furnished Capt. C. Br. T. went with him on board the �52 Leader -- . staid a few minutes - & at the suggestion of Mr. R. attended prayers with them - In the P. M. Sc night our fresh w. increased almost to a gale, attended with squalls. As the squall appeared — all hands were in a bustle reefing & furling sails - boats were taken in - mizen top taken down - But the gale did not prove heavy. Frid. Feb. 18. S. Lat. 38" 57. W. Long. 50" 37. To-day clear - calm - sea smoother than ever seen it before - so smooth that every motion of an animal cd be seen at a great distance - the consequence was that all eyes were employed during the day & many expectations excited of whales. One thing that rendered this day pe­ culiarly pleasant was that we dined with the Capt.- had a table set that seemed like a dinner on land - had baked pig - sea pie - boiled rice - plumb pudding - peasoup - cider &c. whh ought to teach us the goodness of God. How many blessings we can have in the midst of the ocean I— Sab. Feb. 2 0 . Ther. 61. S. Lat. 41" 4. W. Long. 52" 7" 45. Wind blew yes’y & to-day hard from S. W. & our course was S. E. To-day tacked W. Weather cold - no preaching - no Bib. class - we groaned away the day as we cd- I cured my sea-sickness towards night in reading Boatswain's Mate — recommended it to others not as medicine for body - but as food for the soul. �53 Mon. Feb. 21. Ther. 62. S. Lat. 42" 10 . W. Long. 50" 1. Wind fresh all day fr. S. W. course part of the day S. E.- most of it to W. sea rough, as we learnt by headfc & stomachs as well as by eyes. It was clear in morn'g whh gave us hopes of a pleas’t day - but clouds 8c wind soon brot disappointment — Afternoon the approach of a squall drove the crew to furling sails - but the squall proved light. The vessel was more steady at night & a fair wind al­ lowed her to take her course. Teus. Feb. 224 S. Lat. 41" 54. W. Long. 52" 1. The wind this morn’g early was light but fair however it was soon ahead - & we as we have been for several days, were tacking to S. E. & N. W. — - We have had rough weather so long now & a foaming sea & cold that we began to look upon this as our settled lot all the rest of the way to Cape Horn. But to-day the sun has shone out pleasant - the air been mild, & we have felt well. It has added no small degree to our comfort that we are not so desolately alone as we were for whole weeks during the first part of our voyage. The Bark "Leader" with whh we fell in last Sat. was in sight all day as it has been every day since we met her -- The sea was animated with myriads of little animals — — a shoal �54 . of porpoises once passed near - & thousands of Olllbecores were seen sporting along the water's surface with birds as numerous hovering over them. A shoal of mackerel were announced from the mast-head to be near - we set some lit­ tle hooks over the stern baited for them- but they did not visit u s . The birds we saw were flocks of what are som., called "Mother Carey's chickens"- a small brown swallow­ like bird - flocks of large & small black "aglets" grey­ ish colour; they look like ducks sitting on the water have dark backs & white breasts, were flying around us all day & an olbetros was sailing along the surface in sight most of the day. It was the largest flying creature we had ever seen - 6 or 8 ft from tip to tip of the wings - body apparently as large as a goose. ft from tip to tip. Some of them measure 10 The presence of so many birds indi­ cate region of whales. They follow whales - keep over them & thus direct men in pursuit of them. While all has been life in the ocean around us I hope all has not been death in us - this eve'g D. who says he has been 4 yrs. more or less troubled about his soul came to me & solicited conversation on the great matter he was evidently concerned but knew not how to go to work. I urged him to cut cables with the world & let the Spt whh was striving with him drift him to Christhe has praying friends at home & I hope the Lord may bring him in. He was made a subject of prayer by the sisters in �55 their meeting to-day. . We have hoped from some cf these signs that God was going to revive us - but we have dismal signs among us yet. Br. D. prayed this (23d ) morn’g & dwelt much on our deportment - prayed that our conversation might be as becometh the Gospel of Xt - might be in heaven & when about earthly things might be in reference to Xt*s kin - all very good - but I am afraid neither his nor our conversation shows the prayer to be answered. Wed. Feb. 23d . S. Lat. 42" 10. W. Long. 51" 50. This morning the sea was smoother & the weather pleas­ ant. The clouds in the S. looked like a storm; & in course of the day some rain came. The wind blew more & more fresh through the day spoiling the smoother sur­ face of the sea. At night it had increased almost to a gale, & the sea was foaming in high waves- We feared worse - but saw no reefing or furling sails. The wind is still S. W. directly ahead- keeping us from Cape Horn where we wd choose to be before winter rages there - but we are on the Lord*s work & contented to let him manage the weather. Just at night, while the ship was sailing thro, furious waves & the wind was sweeping us terribly, an immense shoal of porpoises came sporting under our bov/s. It needed more courage than I �56. possessed to venture on to the forecastle - but the mates & seamen ran forward with harpoons & attempted to fasten one. Two who were in the "martingale” under the bowsprit were kept tolerably dry - but those on the prow were almost every successive moment buried in the waves that broke over - still they clung to their work, till the darkness left no hope of success. I never wished for dinner more than I did to see them haul in a porpoise - for the poor sailors were hungry for one. They have been without fresh meat for weeks, & say they would like a porpoise better than a pig— Thur. Feb. 2 4 . S. Lat. 42” 59. W. Long. 52" 0. The weather is now cold enough to make us keep our rooms most of the time - the Ther. being 59 - & wind blowing a gale from the S. The gale struck us last night suddenly a little after 12, while the ship was heading a little E. of S.— the sails. a moment. It came sudden & backed The capt. was called & on deck in less than C. & myself were awake, & somewhat alarmed at the Capt*s sudden movement & still more when we heard him call to the men. We listened with breathless anx­ iety to hear the orders - They were ”up with the helm-” ”let go the lee & haul the main weather brace -” haul in the weather guy,” ”what yon ‘bout? &c. �57 . We understood the orders - but cd not divine the danger - all we knew was the ship’s course was changed - we were now making heavy starboard plunges, & moveables in our room & all below were dashing hither & thither. This morning we learnt that the danger was of losing their spars. To-day the wind roars thro, our rigging & all around is a scene of wild, wintry desolation. The waves are higher than we have seen before - but not so spiteful as in the gale soon after we left the shore. They may literally be called "Mountain high!' with awful gulfs between- As they roll on, successively towards our larboard it seems as if the one wd roll over, & the other wd swallow up the ship - The waves do occasionally break over the gunwale - but still the motion of the ship, tho. great is not violent, & I have passed the day without being sea­ sick. We have "lain to" all day with only our storm- sails & two close reefed top-sails out. The helm was lashed up thro, the day - for the first time since we left our native land - & a man kept watching it- We have not yet seen a more dismal waste around us than we have this day. G. has more than once observed that if our �friends had a single glance at our situation, on this little bark amidst rolling mllfL, they wd not rest- & yet we are apparently not in danger. Dif­ ferent tribes of birds are scuding on the wing along the waves, sporting with the wind, as if they were in their element- They seem to like the weather better than we doThis day is observed in our native land as a day of fasting & prayer for the outpouring of the spt on their colleges. Some of our number talked of observing it on board- but we had not even prayers in the cabin. Some however I trust were enabled to pray for the glorious object - important indeed in these days of destitution in Xtn & heathen lands— Most of us were able to get to the table - but kept our places with great difficulty - for more than once, as the ship made her heavy plunges, the table was swept almost clear over the fender. Frid. Feb. 2 5 . Lying to still - the waves still rolling high - but no so frightful as yest. In the afternoon the foresail was bent & the ship allowed to make some headway directly towards the land, now perhaps 3 or 400 miles off - Some of us sick to-day- No prayers in the cabin none above. We have lain abed much as we cd this day - but even that we have �59 . found hard work. We try to die alive - so as to drone out the time till we get into better weather. As the ship has been tossed about, I have unconscious­ ly braced with my elbows, till they are almost raw sore — & the points of some other bones, seem almost ready to break thro, the skin. We shall I think know something of the blessing of fair weather, if we are spared to see the sun come out again. Sat. Feb. 26. S. Lat. 43" 30. W. Long. 54" 41. The wind is still whistling thro, our rigging at­ tended to-day with rain - but the sea is not so high as it has been, & we are all comfortably well. We are still making our way slowly to the W. 8c thousands of little birds, among whh are the "right whale dove," are sporting around us in the wind. The sun shone out this P. M. a few minufctsj we are hoping for fairer weather 8c they begin to think of raising more sail. The sab. is now approaching- but it does not look as if we were going to have a sanctuary on board. If we cannot have public services our prayer is, that God wd make it a time of getting good with us. �60. Sab. Feb. 27. I had been longing for a still time after so much rough weather, that health might come with it. Last night the still time came; but not the health to me • I found I had exposed myself to the cold air above too much - had taken cold, & had symtoms of fever-- not much apprehension in the morn'g-- but by noon grew worse took an emetic & was very sick. I did nothing for poor sailors to­ day except to hand a copy of Boatswain's Mate into the steerage & another into the forecastle - 8c give a tract to M. to read to A. W.- I regretted this as probably it is the last smoothe Sab. we shall have this side of Cape Horn. Br. T. preached in the morn'g - text ’’Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord,” &c. The Bib. class was at­ tended in the afternoon. Mon. Feb. 28. S. Lat. 43" 35. Long 58" 2. I have been confined most of the day- but have been apprized pretty regularly with what was going on above. Capt. Chase of the Leader came on board early & staid all day. Mr. R. 1st mate went to their ship, & when he returned brot an olbetross- or goney, whh last seems to be a more general name for several species. We had also taken one; the Largest feathered animal we ever saw; measuring 10 feet from tip to tip of the wings. What is very singular of these & other water fowls �61. is that they cannot rise to fly from the deck - they must have water to start from. Teus. March 1. S. Lat. 43” 24. W. Long. 58” 39. The last night & this morn*g we were in a calm most of the time. In course of the day however a breeze has risen lightly from the N. W. & wafted us a little. The weather is to-day about as mild as the 1st of Sept. ordinarily is at home. The sea this morn’g had the most glassy appearance we have yet seen; & the sky above & misty clouds, all so still, appeared like a dead calm - as it really was. This morn»g the men were some of them engaged in preparing the bit of porpoise for trying out the oil — some of the flesh part we had for breakfast. It tasted like rich beef stake - too rich for a convalescent stomach - or else I was not governed by prudence in quantity.--— Wed. March 2d S. Lat. 44” 37. W. Long. 59” 21. Moving S. W. to-day with a brisk N. wind - weather clear & good. Thur. Mar. 3- S. Lat. 43” 30 W. Long. 60” 29. We are now on what are called Brazil Banks -whh reach from Buenos Ayers S. --- -- - no home bound ships yet as we hoped -- I have had more feeling in re­ gard to the state of our family yesterday & to-day & �62 . 1 think some others have - but some are strangely indifferent. Can it be thus with missionaries? Sat. March 5^h S. Lat. 45" 58. W. Long. 60" 5. Rough sea - S. W. wind - directly ahead— tacking each way - but not much headway for 4 or 5 days past. Yesterday very calm & pleasant. Capt. P. fished a little - let down a line several hundred feet longdrew up two at the first haul - one a "fire eater"2 or 3 feet long- slippery squirming & strong. Br. T. took the line - pulled up a few Dog-fish - not good to eat. We had the fire eater in soup for dinner to­ day. Sab. draws near — it wd be delightful to see a Sab. spt among us. But alas! we are missionaries but talk little on miss'n matters —— Christians professedly, but talk little about Christor Christ's cause in our dear native land. All this is distressing to me. — — Mon. March 7 ~ --- S. Lat. 47" 24. W. Long. 59" 10. We have had head (i. e. S. W.) wind for a week past & very variable - all has been furling - unfurl­ ing, &c. Last Prid. night after retiring to bed a squall came on - all hands were called on deck - to furl the sails. We were somewhat alarmed - but we had committed ourselves to the Lord & he kept us safely. The sabbath was not very rough - the morn- �63 . ing promised very fair - worship was begun above in the after house - I was not able to attend. Br* Dibble was to preach - but when services had pro­ ceeded to the sermon - a squall came on, & all hands were called on deck to furling & reefing. over, not very heavy. It blew It was agreed to have worship P. M.-— but about the time appointed, squalls came on, & the meeting was deferred. All was commotion. The ship was plunging all the afternoon, & we found it necessary to hold on to keep our bodies from plung­ ing. To-day we are under sail again - wind ahead. Are now going towards the Falkland Isis- 150 miles N. of them. A porpoise was caught to-day & hauled on deck after 10 had been struck with the harpoon. They come under the bows when the ship is under so much headway, that it is difficult to make a harpoon hold long enough to pull them in. They are a more curious fish than I ever supposed, though I have seen thousands tumbling out of water in Long Isl. Sound. Thick like a hog in the middle-- & tapering neatly towards each end - head & belly white as milk - and a white streak running along the back - sides dark - colours not blended - but divided by a definite line. �64. Hard blowing came on & furling sails again at night. We tried yesterday to sit at table — — > but roll­ ing was too heavy to make it comfortable. seas struck the ship. Some heavy While at tea one dashed thro, the cabin window, whh was hardly closed by the dead light, & wet some of us, & drove us from the table. Teus. March S. Lat. 47" 43. W. Long. 58” 47. Ther. 46. Wind ahead (S. W.) yet & blows fresh. We of course found it comfortable to keep our rooms & wrap up in our cloaks. All are busy above - some in cutting up a large porpoise they have taken - Several have amused them­ self in hauling in gonies with a baited hook & line over the stern. But we have partaken but little in either the business or amusements above. They tell us, that whales in numbers have been spouting around us to-day. Wed. March 9. Lat. & Long, not found. Ther. 52. Wind, first part of this day, fair- all glad- Though the sea was somewhat rough, yet the ship was under full sail— making fast towards Gape- Horn- our longdreaded goal- The Falkland Isis, are now 150 miles off - perhaps S. E. In the afternoon squalls of rain came on �65 & obliged them to take in sail. . During the remainder of the day the ship was plunging - and we holding on chilled with cold - half awake - half asleep - were dozing our time away. This evening for the first time we gave up our wor­ ship above, & had prayers in the cabin & also in the steerage. Frid. March 11. S. Lat. 49" 18 - farther N. than yesterday - W. Long. 60" 52. The Lord does not seem to help us on our way. Yes­ terday morning we were made glad by a fair wind- & be­ fore night it changed to S. W. & increased to a gale. The night was a dreary one - both to seamen above, & to us, who felt the tossing below, & heard the roaring of the sea & winds. I have often come on deck late at night, when the ship "lay to" in a gale. Nothing can exceed the dreary scene of desolation whh is presented at such a time - especially when there is just obscure light enough to see the broken and dashing tops of waves at a little distance. The dashing & roar of the waters with the idea that we are surrounded by a world of waters, far from reach of land - our ship the only earthly dependence - and that but a mere chip in �the great ocean - now tossed, the sport of the waves - the wind howling thro, her rigging. All these constitute a scene of horrors, whh none can know but he that has seen it. If anything can make the scene more awful-? it is when at such a time, the sailor boys are called to climb to the extrem­ ity of the yard arm, & to the mast head - the for­ mer of whh are often all but dipped into the water, and the latter are swept with every roll of the ship, each way 80 or 90 feet through the air. The men manage the ship at such a time, yet witnessing these scenes has shown me the weakness of man, & his dependence on God, as I never felt them before. Sat. March 12. S. Lat 48" 30. W. Long. 61" 20. Ther. 49. Wind S. W. (right ahead) still. Am greatly troubled to get along & be satisfied with sea-food & sea-cooking. This is what I never expected after seasickness was over ■*» for on land I relished almost anything. I am not at all sick - but have a disgust for most kinds of food. Sometimes one kind relishes well a while-then be­ comes disgusting - but have cause for gratitude for when �67 . one kind has failed- another has generally supplied its place. I sometimes find nothing on the table whh relishes. Cant take coffee, cheese or crackers - All favorites before. Often make a dinner wholly of a mite of beef or pork, & cold potatoes- A break­ fast of a slice of cold pork, & am glad if I can get besides a cup of chocolate - at night a cup of tea & slice of pork. Pork has relished as well with all of us as anything. The water tastes bad & nothing can disguise it so that I can drink it. And all this is nothing compared with the barrenness of spiritual food among us. Teus. March 15^1 S. Lat. 50" 58 W. Long. 62" 14. Ther. 52. The wind has been long ahead - now it is considered fair & the weather pleasant - tho. the vessel still makes heavy motions - We are now a little N. W. of the Falkland Isis - & under a full sail with a Northerly wind as they dare carry in this region - fore top- studding - sails out. We are hop­ ing to see Staten Land to-morrow. The weather continued fair till evening. At 10 or 11 at night the wind had increased to a gale whh con­ tinued all night. We slept but little - had to hold on all night to keep in our births. �68. I went on deck at 11. All hands had been called on deck & were all in the bustle of reefing. The officers used the speaking trumpet to make them hear. Most of the sails were then in - the main top-sail was flying wildly in the wind the halliyards being let go. As the wind roared & the sea dashed, & the vessel was roll­ ing & plunging terribly, my blood almost run cold, as by looking thro, the darkness towards the sky, I saw the poor sailor-boys climbing up the shrouds & stretch­ ing along the whole length of the main top-sail yard to reef (Two, near the end of the yard, were in immi­ nent danger from the slacking of the sail of being thrown into the deep.) I pitied poor sailors, as I heard wind & waves roar during the night, & occasion­ ally a heavy sea brake over the deck. Half of them j must be on deck always in fair & foul weather. I s to myself they have a hard lot in this world. 0 that they might go to heaven at last. When we look at the weather we have had, we see we have been chastened - but there are no signs of its humbling us - as much levity as ever- �69 Wed. Mar. 16 The sails were kept out last night as long as safety wd allow - as they feared we were not clear of the Falkland Isis- but shd drift upon them if the sails were in. The wind Is as high as ever this morn­ ing, the waves mountain high - helm lashed & heavy seas breaking over deck. Our fowls were drenched - looked pitiful, as hunting for a shelter, conscious of the hard times, they were sometimes swept almost across the deck, by a heavy roll of the vesselA close-reefed top-sail - & 2 storm sails were all that were out to-day. We had rolling enough to make us tired - but not sea-sick. In the evening went into the steerage for prayers stayed only a few minutes. The ship rolled so, I c do or say nothing deliberately - Talked & prayed with the three present. �Thur- March 17. S. Lat. 53" 16. W. Long. 61" 36. Wind still S. W. & high - sea rough - helm still lashed & of course, only sail enough out to keep the ship steady. We are now well S. of the Falkland Isis. & out of the danger we have apprehended from these S. W. gales of being drifted upon them. We feel as safe as any body can in the midst of the ocean- but are inexpressibly tired of tossing - these heavy rolls that "fetch us away" if we do not hold on - & every thing around us "fetches away" if not lashed. It even tires us to lie abed nights - & because it is hard work to hold on & dress & move about a little & somewhat cold withal, we lie abed late in the morning. After we have risen, we try to think, read, pray, &c, but feel dull for want of quiet sleep, & exercise in the open air - & yet we have no great desire to move about; it costs so much care to move with safety. We are anticipating a hard time around the Cape as all agree that March is the worst month in the year to double the Cape, being a mo. of S.W. winds- But our hope is in the God of the seas— �71. Frid. March 18. S. Lat. 53" 36. W. Long. 62" 8. This day weather more favourable, & winds also, for it allows us a course W. of S.- but we feel chilly-Staten Land is now S. W. of us about 70 miles. Our present course will hardly bring it in sight, whh we regret, as we shall have the more Westing to make & probably W. winds to make it against. All vessels that double the Cape go as near S. Land as possible - especially at this season. But we will not question, but God does all well. Several squalls in course of the day - so that before night, most of the sails were taken in. Capt. P. begins to think we shall have hard times round the Cape. If we are tempest-tossed, I hope it will make us better. To-day the brethren as well, as sisters, had a prayer meeting, and we are to have one every day in future- May much good come out of it. Sat. March 19. S. Lat. 54" 23. W. Long. 61" 0. Ther. 44. Wind still S. W. made some headway. Ship been beating & Stiller to-day - been able to walk deck a little to-day - or rather to run from one holding place to another, driven down �72 soon to a close room by the cold. Now & then a bird hovering around this blowing, squally region. Sab. March 20. S. Lat. 55" 51. W. Long. 63” 30. The Lord was pleased to send us a favourable wind fresh & strong last night. Lighter this morning- some rain in course of the day, & head wind (i.e. S. V/.) at night. The effect of the fair wind was very apparent on the ship’s company after contrary wind all this month - they were pressing all possible sail, setting a good example for us in our work - Air mild - sea smoothe never expected such weather off Cape Horn. God can make good weather any where. We might have had public worship on deck, but for the uncertainty of the weather’s continuing fair.- In this Lat. it often changes from pleasant to squalls, Sc from fair to contrary winds, in a moment almost- So it has been to-day. We had a sermon read- P. M. our usual prayer meet­ ing. I went to the forecastle - prayed with the watch below, read them Dr. Payson’s address to seamen. were attentive & seemed interested. They The last third was read to all, as the watch above (some of them down before) now all came down for supper. On the whole this has been a good Sabbath to me. �73. Mon. March 21. S. Lat. 56" 50 W. 29- Ther. about 40. Long. 63" The sea more rough than yester­ day - but still comfortably smoothe - could walk the deck a little. We cd hardly imagine we were off Cape Horn, & that too the worst month in the year. The wind to-day strong S. W. - before night changed to W. very light. Our course after the change was S. or little W. - but during most of the day we had been heading W. whh with variation of the compass & con­ siderable leeway wd carry us N. N. W. Tues. March 22. S. Lat. 57” 17. W. Long. 64” 52. Ther. 40. Somewhat rougher, this morning - & cold more penetrating. The thermometer has not yet been lower than 4 0 - 8 degrees above freezing point - but still we have had snow & hail. At about 10 o'clock this morning, a squall came of rain, hail & snow - whh driven with a fierce wind made all look dreary. At its approach all hands were called to reefing. We were much expecting a gale - but happily disappointed. The hail was large & fell in great quantities - This seems like Cape Horn. We had many squalls during the day. - They �74. attempted to carry some sail - but every little time, we, snug in our little room below, cd hear the hurried & loud orders to let go the halliyards - mount the yards & reef for a squall. Wed. March 25. S. Lat. 56” 54. W. Long. 65” 5. Ther. 39. Wind still ahead - i.e. S. W. night seemed a dreary one. The last The fact we were off Cape Horn, the whispering winds, & terrible plunging, called for sane faith to commit ourselves to sleep. were enabled to sleep soundly. But we To-day the thick & driving snow added to the wild & lofty waves, some­ times breaking with a flood over the gunwale made it seem winter indeed. The helm was lashed to-day & we drifted pretty much at mercy of wind and waves, except that there was a power above them, & this was our hope. Sometimes the wind abated a little & they hoped they cd raise sail. Our breakfast table exhibited a new scene this morn­ ing - & one not easily described. As we were sitting down, a heavy sea broke over the ship, found its way under the skylight, over the cabin, & drenched our table with salt water - while a heavy roll of the ship at the same time swept it clear of dishes. We retired & had some �75. cold beef & pork sent to our rooms. Visited the Cooper in the steerage yesterday - he had been sick - getting better, & evidently had some anxiety for his soul. He has pious friends at home. They probably pray for him - his anxiety can hardly be in answer to our prayers - for our family, in gen­ eral, are rather in a playful than revival frame. Sat. March 26. Three days, (Teus. Wed. & Thur.) we were driven by a northerly gale - the two first days 50 miles E. each day - the third 50 N. E. - Last night were able to hoist sail again - during the night sailed West - to­ day S.- so that our track for the 3 past days makes a triangle. We are now just where we were before the N. E. drift on Thur. i. e. in S. Lat. 56" 51. W. Long 63" 2. The ther. has generally been 40 or about that - the weather during the gale uncomfortable - now it seems more mild & pleasant. The wind is still W. directly ahead - the Capt. keeps up courage - but the Lord seems to frown. We care not how long he keeps us here, if he sees it necessary for our souls. Have visited the Cooper occasionally - found him once reading a tract — evidently exercised �76. considerably about another worldThe Sab. approaches - we expect no sanctuary herebut we are thankful that we have other means of grace• Could not but notice the hardness of sailors to­ day as to weather. Notwithstanding the snow, sleet & rain was falling to-day & sometimes driving in squalls, they were fishing for gonies over the stern. One or two who had been sick were among the number. Mon. March 28^4 S. Lat. 57" 40. W. Long. 66" 19. Ther. rather below 40. Yesterday a meeting was appoint­ ed by the brn. for me in the steerage. I understood it for the forecastle & accordingly went there. They were not well prepared - floor wet with rain &c. - The watch above went down by the first mate's permission - Some of the watch below were up - I read the Tract entitled "Bethel" to them, talked & prayed with them - agreed to read the rest of the tract at 4P. M. — Went down then, but the watch then coming down had been reefing in a squall - were wet & cold - & instead of reading to them - I only prayed & left them. I have done more in one day to rouse the seamen - but still little attention is excited - they do not feel they have an interest in these things. Still it is pleasing to �77 see them treat the subject with more deference than before. Yesterday the sea was very calm - but little wind some rain in the forenoon - weather mild most of the day — but snow came before night. Last night the wind increased to a gale from the S.Ship rolled terribly. We are now 100 miles S. E. of Cape Horn - & the same distance from the Diego rocks The wind to-day have carried us by the Cape region, but it was too heavy to carry sail. They are greatly anxious to raise sail, as we were drifting towards D. rocks - but dare notTues. March 29. S. Lat. 57" 51 W. Long. 66" 43. Ther 40. Yesterday & to-day the cold has been more un­ comfortable than common. Our feet have become chil- blained- & the hands of some. troublesome. from this. They swell & are very The females have suffered but little I cured mine by cold water - others used grease, opadeldoc, flour, &c. Some of the crew troubled - Capt. very much. Gale somewhat abated - more sail out - Ship heads N. of W. but moves slowly. tossing & cold. So much sleeping to avoid Some apprehension of danger too from gales- so many inconveniences, particularly as respects exercise, & th �78 confinement so uncomfortable, that we have longed this some time for a wind to carry us into the Pacific. Wed. March 50- S. Lat. 58" 18 W. Long 66" 22. Ther. 40. Yesterday the ship was heading all day to S. of W.- the wind so hard, that she was under close reefed top-sails, all day. They allowed for drifting, whh must have been considerable - & yet when observa­ tions were taken this morning, they were astonished to find, that instead of having made 1 1/2 degrees Westthey had gone 1/2 deg. E. - Capt. says, must have been a current East.-The Lord is still mindful of us & kind - the N. W. wind has abated this morning - but is still fresh & strong.- The gallants were out all day, except being furled once or twice for squalls & harder blowing - & we have been shooting S. W. at a speed of 7 or 8 miles an hour. Capt. sd this morn, if this wind lasted 20 hours, a S. wind would then carry us by the cape into the Pacific. The Lord speed us — We have been tossing in storms, head winds, gales,& squalls so long, that we have learned to discern the signs of the times without �79. moving out of our little rooms below. We can tell what is g oing on above well enough. If the voices of the officers, & especially the Capt. is heard loud & especial­ ly in a hurry,-- a squall or gale. If the men make the noise, & especially in a pull rope song, all is well. Thur. March 51. S. Lat. 58" 44 W. Long. 70" 41. Ther. 45. N. W. wind still fresh & strong - but sea more level than yesterday. The ship is scudding W. S. W. in good earnest - 8 or 9 knots an hour. Yesterday the seamen seemed joyful in anticipation of better times & we to-day feel like entering in to their joy - as nothing but a powerful western gale is likely to keep us long in the region of Cape HornSome snow, rain, & hail in course of the day, & at night the wind had so far died away, as to leave us almost in a calm, & the sea very smoothe. In the evening the wind was W. - most of the sails in, as they did not want to make much towards land - nor go farther S. as we are far S. already. All however seem relieved from anxiety & confidently �80 . expect soon to be in the Pacific. A porpoise caught in the evening — Prid. Ap. 1 S. Lat. 59” 34. W. Long. 72” 50. Ther. 44. This morning the wind was still W. & fresh & we sailing W. of S. - As it has changed from N. W. we hope it will turn still more _____ The sun arose clear - the sky & temperature of the air are much the same as we have generally found them the 1st of Ap. in our native land, with a considerable share of piercing cold Evening. At 3 P. M. the wind changed to S. W. & we to N. W. - Nov/ it has become strong & turned more S. This seems good - for the ship is now scudding N. W. with the speed of a racer. We have hardly ever seen a more beautiful object then the ship presents this eve’g The beauty arises from our having been so long tossed by the rough waves & exposed to the in­ conveniences & inclemencies of Cape Horn, & from the fact this movement points towards smoother waters & a milder climate. We can easily sympathize with the crew - who all long for ’’better weather.” This even­ ing we are about in Long, of N. York & home. Sat. Ap. 2d S. Lat. 58” 7 W. Long. 73” 43. Ther. 40. Cold uncomfortable - Wind still S. W. - but course N. N. W. Considerable �81. speed & therefore we cherish the hope of being soon warmed by a warmer sunTalked & prayed with Henry, our native lad, last eve’g- He manifests considerable interest in serious things — The sailors seem all unconcerned & I fear there is little but moral death in the miss, family. Sab. Ap. 3d Cloudy - rainy all day - sea calm & very level for Cape Horn - hail at night. A sermon was read at our service in the cabin A. M At 11 A. M. attended in the steerage - the occupants & some of the watch above were there - read tract called Bethel made remarks & prayed - good attention. P. M. Attended in the forecastle - read Bible talked - prayed. attention. Half the crew were there & gave good Have been more encouraged to-day, thinking that good might be done here, if we had zeal to do it. Mon. Ap. 4. S. Lat. 56” 49. W. Long. 74" 2. Ther. 45. Winds so westerly that there is no clearing the Cape yet. We run part of the time N. or N. N. W. & the rest S. with little gain. We long to clear this coast - many inconveniences here - & not the least of * them chilblained feet & swelled hands, by con - �82. stant exposure to cold. These are hard times for poor sailors. Some of them are getting sick. This day is Mon. Con.- cd not devote the day to reading miss'y intelligence & prayer as wd be profit­ able. It was to me the best Mon. Con. since I have been on board. We closed it with singing ’’From Green- lands icy mts." — Teus. Ap. 5. S. Lat. 56” 36 W. Long. 76" 17. Ther. 45. The wind has been N. W. directly ahead & our best course S. W. This morning for about 2 hours with a good breeze she headed W. but soon fell off S. W. again. About noon the wind increased to a gale; came from the W. & blew harder than we have seen it before from the W. We have never before seen such Mountain waves raised in so short a time. Commonly the 2d day of a gale shows them - but these seemed piled up at once. Such high waves, deep troughs, & rolls of the ship of so great compass, we had hardly had before, tho the motions were not so quick & violent as sometimes — * �83. ^JThe larboard boat whh hangs outside the rigging against the after part of the ship occasionally dipped its top into the water. This to look at it in fair weather wd seem impossible without capsizing the ship_ for the deck is 8 ft. above the water the heel of the boat 4 or 5 more at that time, & the top two feet more ==: 15 ft. in all above the common level of the Oceanr^J The masts were stripped of everything but a close reefed topsail, & the wind whistled thro, the rigging & bare polesWent to rest with minds full of this terrific scene & not without fear as to what might be the end of our driving & tossing. Wed. Ap. 6th S. Lat. 57" 15. W. Long. 76" 39. Ther. morning at 50 - during the day it sunk to 44. The heavy gale from the W. lasted till 12 last night, & this morn we were able to head S. W. This must surely be a season or region of variable winds - for after the W. gale this mom. we had a N. W. wind - Most of the day it was calm & this evening a light breeze from the S. �84 Thur. Ap. 7 S. Lat. 56” 16 W. L. 77" 47. . Ther. 42- Favourable winds do not seem to last long with us but head winds do. The ship is heading alternately to N. & S. W.Sometimes we run a little W.- and are most heartily tired of tossing, cold, storms, squalls, gales &c. & long for the great ocean as much as ever men didfor land. No wonder the sailors shd, who all have to watch half the time on deck, these stormy, dreary nights nor that we shd, who have never been used to C. Horn before. We have not however often felt impatient as we can study, read, &c to some profit even here - & can pray also - for we have found that God dwells, & can manifest his presence around C. Horn as well as in the plesant regionsFrld. Ap. 8. Lat. & Long, not found by observationby dead reckoning S. Lat. 55" 20. W. L. 77 or 78. Ther. 44. Weather as usual - wind N. W. The Lord seems to frown on us - for when we were approaching the cape we wished to go S. W. - but the wind was S. W. while we have been off the cape the pre­ vailing winds have been W.- Now we are W. of the cape & wd i �85. go N. W. the wind is there. There seems to be a complaining spirit among the officers - They wish they had staid at home a month longer. But the Lord rules & will. I am afraid none of us enquires for whose sake this is upon us? Storms & cold have made some of the crew sick. An­ drew W. was taken 2 days ago with infl,y Rheumatism species lumbago - great pain in the back, whh the rolling of the ves. aggravates much. with very little fever. It was attended A dose of Calomel followed by sweating nights, with bonesett has seemed to cure him. Before noon, a gale came on from the W.- We lay to all afternoon & night. We have become so used to gales, that reefing, furling, & all the bustle attend­ ing a lashed helm, the roaring, foaming & tossing, sometimes attract very little of our attention. The evening looked as awful above as usual at such times. Sat. Ap. 9. S. Lat. 55” 20 same as yesterday by dead reckoning. W. Long. 7V” 33 -- been driven E. Ther. 44. Calm in the morning �86 . the sails hung flabby till P. M. no wind to stretch them - the ship rolled with the tremend­ ous swell, whh the gale had occasionedIn the afternoon the wind came fresh from S. W. 8c we have been fast scudding N. W. at a good rate. May the good wind continue & we be thankful - for it is carrying us towards more Pacific waters- & if it continues we shall soon see them. Sab. Ap. 10*h We did not expect last Sabbath ever to spend another so near the Longitude of homebut we are lingering still as though it were hard breaking away from our native meridian. Saw some of our company noticing the weather & sailing of the ves. more than I thought proper, among those who need every effort to be used to impress the sanctity of the Sab. upon them. I did not therefore notice anything about the course we were going - how many sails were set - nor whether God was sending fair or foul weather. There were some squalls especially at the time of our worship in the forenoon in the cabin, so that the officers were all obliged to be above. The usual meeting in the steerage was not attended - One was attended at �87 4 P. M. in the forecastle - also prayers in the steerage at 7 1/2 P. M. where I was glad to per­ ceive more than usual attention to instruction & better understanding of divine things. This evening the wind was S. W. - we moving rapidly N. W. ..— At 10 o'clock the 1®£ mate came running down & called to Capt. P. by” "A ship close ”Don*t run afoul” sd the Capt. We ran up - No danger of running afoul - for she was already 1/4 of a mile off our weather beam - shooting S. E. (homebound) as swiftly as we N. W.- Cd see her plainly off against the sky, though the night was dark. But the speed of both ships soon carried her out of sight. Had it been daylight & not so rough we might have sent our letters home. Mon. Ap. 11^ S. Lat. 52” 38. W. Long. 79” 20. Ther. 44. We have been sometime W. of Cape Horn but in Cape H. weather till now - & still we are terribly tossed. After the wind last night turned S.W. it was too strong to carry full sail. They car­ ried as much as possible to make sure of the Pacific. The wind continued all night & through this day. waves are as high as those of the Cape — The The ship is �88 . plunging thro, them furiously with the lee gunwale, especially towards the bows, scudding under waterNo walking for us on deck - all who venture there hold on fast. We were this morning about off against C. Pillar, the west end. of Terra Del Fuego - & now well into the great Pacific - & may expect smoother times soon. Teus. Ap. 12~ S. Lat. 50" 6. W. Long. 79" 29. For the last 24 hours, the ship has been shooting N. W. with great speed- All are glad. & some, I hope, thankful. The day has been rainy, the sea somewhat rough, & in course of the day the wind has veered round so far N. W. that we have been obliged to go some to­ wards land. We expected no more gales after we once passed the cape region - but Capt. P. says we are as likely to have them here as anywhere. Our family seems lately to present a more illboding appearance than usual - there seems to be lit­ tle or no restraint to levity. We have prayers every evening in the forecastle, & also in the steerage the seamen seem attentive - but we cannot expect to see any permanent good done till there is a different tone of feeling in the chh. on board - �(Teus. Ap. 12i£ contd) A. W. who seemed to have inflam. Rheumatism is now well - the disease passed off with an erup­ tion on the face, lips, &c. He took Cal. at first - then sweat every night with boneset. (Eu- patorium perfoliatum-) The vegetable kingdom furnishes a large share of the Apothecary's shop - must see what remedies can be found among the productions of the Sand. I3 IS. & how far they will make up for our distance from Med. stores in our native land. Wed. Ap. 13. S. Lat. 48 " 48. W. Long. 78" 20. Ther. 50.- the wind still N. W. & we moving brisk­ ly N.N.E. most of the day - rainy to-day - thick, as seamen say - i.e. they cannot see very far. We saw kelp floating whh shows we are not very far from land. We are now longing for the pleasant climate of 40° — shall soon have it. Our seasons for a few months past have been curi­ ous - We had a little of the winter before we left our native land -- then a mild spring - then dead summer in the torrid zone, then a mild winter off Cape Horn - Now spring - growing pleasant - but not debilitating - & soon if prospered, another summer in the torrid zone -- & all in the course of 5 months * �90. Thur. Ap. 14. S. Lat. 40” 27. W. Long. 79" 30. Ther. 54- About midday yesterday the wind came fresh & strong from the S. W. & held all night, so that we were plunging fast N. W. to-day it is smoother. The sea was rough - The wind gradually turning, so that this afternoon we were turned about N. again. A brig has been all day in sight 5 or 6 miles E. of us, heading the same way. Conversed some with Henry I - he seems to have some sense of his being a sinner - Says he "lies awake nights sometimes & sees his heart" - "mess wicked -" Some conversation with Cooper - some troubled about his soul, but, I fear, less than he was weeks ago— Frld. Ap. 15. Ther. 55. observations were taken. Cloudy all day & no S. Lat. about 43” 30. W. Long, not far from 80. When I arose early this morn­ ing & went on deck, I was obliged to witness a more dis­ graceful & shocking scene than I have yet seen on ship­ board.- A seaman (H.) had been ordered to put another rope round the helm-block- but instead of doing so, he cast off the one already on-- the wheel was loose & the �ship came to wind in a moment, & made a full stop. The 1 ~ Mate who seems at times to have but little controul over his passions, fell into a great rage & went to beating his fists most unmercifully into the sailors back & neck - cursing at the same time most awfully, though he had resolved not to swear any more, & had repeatedly requested us to remind him, if he did. The sailor cried, "Quit - quit that Mr. R.- the others with the 3d Mate gathered, as H. ran forward, to look on - the Capt. was on deck be­ fore all was over, but sd nothing. I was afraid he might murder the man in his rage. The scene made my blood run cold - it stirred up my indignation, & I felt as if I never wished anything more to do with Mr. R.— A man, who cannot govern his passions, is not fit to be an officer at sea. H. appeared very angry - but when the beating was over - pulled off his coat & went to work in good earnest. Mr. R. seems to owe him a grudge - have often observed H. weeping & down-hearted, whh I have attributed to his cruel treatment— The wind was westerly �92 & fresh - our course rapid - about parallel with the Coast — The last 24 hours we have run about 200 miles - whh is more than any other day since we embarked.— It was pleasant to see work commencing on deck again - but more pleasant to think we were fast going to a warmer region, where we could walk & have the liberty of the deck. Sat* Ap. 16.££. Ther. 60. more. S. Lat. about 40 or W. Long 80 — about. It was squally a little last night & some reef­ ing— To-day cloudy- no observations taken. began to put up some new sails. They The sea quite level— wind N. W. & we running N. as rapid as ever. We are now about off Valdivia in Chili— the Sabbath is drawing near, & as we have, not far off, whole nations of blinded Catholics, I hope we shall not forget to pray that the pure gospel may shine in & dispel their dreary night. Sab. Ap. 17. S. Lat. 37” 10. W. Long. 79” 50. Ther. 65. Calmer to-day - moving N. with some speed. To-day first felt burdened with heat in this ocean & uncovered the lattice of our door. The dead lights �93 were taken from the cabin windows, whh were opened. This together with the table set without fenders was a pleasant sight, Sc one whh we have not seen since a long time before we reached Cape Horn — — Talked of having worship on deck to-day - seemed to threaten rain - not much came. We kept up hopes till it was too late to give notice in the steer­ age for a meeting at 11- However we had a sermon read in the cabin Sc Bro. J. attended at 4 P. M. in the forecastle. Recommenced prayers this evening on deck at whh a few attended; Sc of course, we omitted them in the forecastle & steerage; the latter I have attended the week past with great delight. Mon. Ap. 18. S. Lat. 34" 42. W. Long. 79" 40.The heat not so sensible as yesterday. We have been heading W. of N.- now going N.- wind fair moving more briskly at the rate of 7 or 8 miles an hour - now about in Lat. of Valparaiso. This morn, at an early hour all were busy on deck - the ropes & sails were hauled out. &c prepared to raise the masts higher Sc Spars, dress the ship for full sail -- more full than ever -for a mast was raised for the sky sail, �94. whh is the 5^*1 upwards from the deckA large shoal of Black fish came astern early this morn. We were all awake to see them - cd see them shooting under water sometimes quite under the stern, 8c sometimes they tumbled out of water, 2 or 3, together. The Capt. tried to spear one - but did not succeed. They followed the ship an hour or more. The boats were all outside the rigging but not equipped - were put in order soon after. This is the 3 ^ day in succession we have seen bl. fish. At 2 P. M. Massafuero hove in sight bearing N. W.- At first it looked like a cloud - afterwards more like land - passed 20 miles E. of it 8c left it astern about dark. Juan Fernandez was 50 or 60 miles farther E. We did not see it. South part of Massafuero seemed to rise high 8c abrupt.- N. part rose gradually. Changed round to-day, so that all was moving above 8c below. In conversation with D. Johns to-day he made some remarks with regard to Christians 8c sinners, this world 8c the next, whh appeared striking for an impenitent sinner - perhaps he is indulging a hope. �95 In the evening as we were moving with square yards, heavy swells came with considerable wind & made dreadful work with baggage, &c. rolling us both ways - pretty squally -- worse on this ac­ count than Cape Horn. The waves were high & heavy, but not violent on deck. None of the boats were injured. Teus. Ap. 1 9^ S. Lat. 31" 47. W. Long. 81” 13. Still cool for the Lat. Deck covered with all sorts of rigging to-day - hope soon to see it clear that we may find room for exercise. We have been im­ prisoned round C. Horn - but feel at liberty now. We are about in Lat. of Coquimbo*---- moved slowly most of this day with square yards— about midday were going 10 knot an hour (good speed).--Wed. Ap. 2p££ S. Lat. 30” 8. W. Long. 82” 10. Ther. 64. Wind still fair — Moving N. W. with Sq. yards & some speed. No pains are spared to put the ship in order for whales -- may we who are fishers of men, learn from their example. A floor has been laid to-day on deck to cut up blubber upon, without injuring the deck —— & men set both . �96 on the fore & main masts to watch. Except the black fish a few days ago, living creatures have seemed very scarce in this ocean - I hardly ex­ pected this - but as we are approaching a warmer region, we may hope to see more soon. Thur. Ap. 21. S. Lat. 28" 3. W. Long 83. 21. This was a clear delightful day, & a gentle breeze from the S. E. moved us on very well. We are now in a region to expect heat, but it has been some­ what cool as yet, so much so that we have chose to keep our rooms at night. The moon now shines in full splendour - & this evening was mild & pleasant, beyond any description; the breeze fresh - moving us briskly - with 15 sails steadily swelled — — & yet the ocean is so smoothe, we sometimes almost forget that we are not on solid land. In this we find a difference between the Atlantic & Pacific. No animals appear in the ocean yet to give vari­ ety & seldom one in the airy region. A booby, as the sailors call them, came flying round us to-day they are white & smaL ler than a goney. There are individuals on board who have seemed especially at times to be enquiring what they must do - but the great body of the crew have been amaz­ ing thoughtless. Some seem to think they can’t be­ come good at sea - they presume on time to come - �97. even on that whh is 3 yrs. ahead, the end of their voyage. It seems to be a very general feeling among this crew, perhaps among others, that they will have a better time when they get to land; & probably then the sea will appear best. — Many of this crew, especially the officers, show that their hearts are set on whales, stronger than ever & engrossed in preparation for taking them. Sat. Ap. 23d S. Lat. 24" 48. W. Long. 85" 40. Ther. 69 at 12- -- — 68 at sunset. The air mild & delightful, & a gentle breeze fans us. The wind N. E. moving slowly N. W. - the ship canted over to larboard. The sea remarkably level — Pacific — no whales yet nor many other signs of life in the ocean. Deck covered yester­ day & to-day with preparation work - hold broke out to-day — Cooper fell into it, down some dis­ tance, & broke one bone of his arm. The men, except a few, seem less restrained than ever. Some have openly intimated their intention of having rum & women at Oahu. This seems daring— We are now near the Torrid Zone — the air is cool --- but the Sabbath approaches — �98 Went on deck just at night to notice, what was the tone of feeling among the sailors. was frolic on the forecastle. All A. W. a leader in sport, was dancing — been in high glee all day — he is one who undoubtedly means to break the laws of God & man at Oahu. A few weeks ago he was groaning on a sickbed — pray with him. seemed glad to have us How little does he now think, that the God, whom he insults by such wicked intentions, cd lay him low in death in a moment, & send his soul to Hell, long before the ship reaches that wicked port I How little do any who are wishing the gales to waft them on, that they may the sooner indulge their guilty passions, think of their last account! I seldom go on deck without trembling at the awful account, whh some of these men must give. 0 that they knew their danger, that they might tremble. Mrs. B. Has been ill some time — better a few days past — * but worse to-day & especially this evening. Sab. Ap. 24^ ♦ S. Lat. 22" 37. W. Long. 87. 6. Ther. 69. Still heading N. W. move very moderately— . �Had very good weather for worship on deck. D. preached from 2. Cor. 5:20. Christ" — Bro. "Ambassadors for those who were present gave good at­ tention — but after sparing a man at the helm, two on the main mast, one on the foremast, & a whole watch below, asleep, but few remained. Bib. Class for them P. M. A few attended. Conversed, after the Bib. Class, with several on the forecastle. A few may be somewhat seriously inclined - the larger part seems to be affected by serious advice, but are more permanently influ­ enced by that whh is bad — & two, or three, with very fair looks, are evidently set against all good, & disposed to exert an unholy influence among the crew. Crossed the Tropic during the last night. Monday Ap. 2 5 ^ . S. Lat. 21" Ther. 70. 42. ---- Some of the day almost becalmed - the wind light during the remainder. No sq. yards lately - ship remarkably steady - breaking up the hold to-day - aston­ ishing that they find no end to their work on board the ship �100. Teus. Ap. 26. S. Lat. 20" 18. W. Long. 88" 45. Ther. 70. The wind is still sideways - what the sailors call a soldier's wind — Cry of whales, at mast head, this morning. Capt. & mates hurried up the shrouds — the spy glass was ^ carried up - but - no whales. - been moving calmly N. W. -far from land - Quito perhaps nearest of any. The Capt. dined with us to-day - Our conversa­ tion was principally about the Bible, as a perfect Chart - Capt. said "We must keep good reckoning to steer by. • Wed. Ap. 27~ S. Lat. 19" 48. W. Long. 89" 17. Ther. 70. The air begins to feel warmer than is com­ fortable. Not debilitating yet, as we shd expect in the Torrid Zone, at this season of the year. The wind is N. W. (right ahead) to-day - Ship sometimes heads W. S. W. then N. E. but makes no progress any way. The moonlight nights are now as delightful as any we saw in the Atlantic. I enj£>y some of them as seasons of devotion above, when not disturbed by the levity of the crew, who are less serious �101. than formerly. Two or three of them, I fear, are more active against Christ, than we for him .— - & what is worse, their leaven seems to be leavening the whole lump. In conversation with C. last night, he gave me a distressing account of his Shipwreck, in the Atlantic last Aug. — — 4 days without any thing to eat, or drink — up to the middle in water half of the time & covered the other half - A brig took them off. I tried to use it in way of urging him to prepare for death before-hand - but his heart did not much wel­ come such an application. Thur. Ap. 28££ S. Lat. about 19" 13. W. Long. 89" 40. Ther. 73 or 74. Still in a calm - arose early this morn. - vessel about as still as solid land - & sea as smoothe as glass - much as it was in Tor. Zone in the Atlantic. Before noon, we had a gentle breeze, whh wafted us N. W. a little, but the sea continued smoothe all day. It appears a little remarkable to us, that we see so few signs of life about us —— • have not seen a single water or air animal for �102. several days --- Strange, that the ocean whh contains "innumerable, small & great, things" shd hold them all in such perfect secrecy -Only 3 or 4 of the crew at our evening prayers religious influence is losing ground. Things seem so combined against God — & God’s word, the "though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not go unpunished-" makes me tremble for them. Frld. Ap. 291£ S. Lat. 18" 23. W. Long. 90" 2. Ther. 72 to 74. Sun came up red this morning & looked pleasant, though to me it was in the W. It shone all day - the weather felt warm, but not op­ pressive any part of the day. wafted us N. W.- A gentle breeze To-night the wind is more fresh — the studding sails are all out, & the skysail raised for the first time. There are now 20 sails spread & filled, & the vessel shoots N. W. briskly - Nothing is more pleasant to our eyes than such a sight & such a motion after a calm. Ex­ cept a few little, whitish birds whh we saw flying at a distance, we see no signs of life yet —— �103. The moral aspect on board is bad yet whether we look at the Miss, family or crew - & I must say too I hardly need look to others for dark signs. I find them nearer home; & yet I am some­ times distressed for their souls - Last night being very pleasant & the air fine, I was on deck from 11 to 12 conversing with Mr. R. on the things of eternity. Sat. Ap 30. S. Lat. 16" 8 W. Long. 91" 9. Ther. 74. We are now in the regular trades, whh come fresh from the E -- & are moving us N. W. at the rate of 7 1/2 miles an hour — have aver­ aged 6 or more miles an hour for the last 24. Something cloudy to-day - & a fine bright rainbow appeared in the S. E. just at sunset.- the sab. is near - may the bow prove a token of his presence to save. Sea is more in motion, as it was in the Atlantic trades — - but the waves roll behind us & the ship moves very steady ---- May it be an emblem of the Sab. whh. ought to be a day of rest to our souls. f �104. Sab. May lg£ S. Lat. 13" 54. W. Long. 93" 15. Ther. 74. The heat is not yet oppressive - the trades still fresh have continued, so long, that the sea swells considerably high. very steady. But the motion of the ship is The sun was partially clouded all day, & we had on all accounts a fine day for worship. I preached from Ex. 20:8- "Remember the Sabbath"— was assisted in some measure to exhibit God’s rules & claims plainly, & to press the importance Of this holy day, without any fear of man. All the officers were present - a few only of the crew. There was good attention - the effect seemed to be good, & I shd say that probably there was not much ridiculing or cavilling after it. At the Bib. Class half past 2, only 3 were presentpleased to see the cooper, who once stood aloof, now come forward apparently without shame; he seems seri­ ous- It was a good season to me & I hope also to them. I was glad to learn, that J. who was sent to mast head st during service, by the 1— 1Mate, felt grieved that he had lost the preaching 2 sabbaths & he seemed sensible he was a great sinner, sd he did not think much about whales at mast head; thought it was high time for him to attend to his soul. I cannot but hope the Spt. of God is striving with him, & may never leave him - �105. Mon. May 2^ S. Lat. 11" 47. W. Long. 94" 50. Ther. 74. We are still moving N. W. at a rate wlih wd soon bring us to the Islands - but we expect a calm of many days perhaps, N. of the Equator - feel in no haste to end our voyage, so much to be done. We agreed to hold our concert above in the after­ house, that sailors might attend - more interest in the meeeting seemed to be excited among our family on that account perhaps, though not much considering our occupation, & the object to be prayed for.— Sever­ al seamen attended- Some remarks were made - Bible read - 3 prayers -- & the season appeared to interest us & them. Teus. May 3^- S. Lat. 9" 22. W. Long. 96" 21. Ther. 75 at sunrise — 78 at noon. The heat oppressive in the morning - but we were fanned by a fresh breeze & found the air refreshing at night - moving N. W. with great speed - not so steady a motion - much rolling from side to side - We have now & then seen a bird of late at a distance; ---- but they have made �106. no music for us: to-day have heard the sound of the Tropic birds, as several came hovering around us They are white & about as large as a common duck. Every day almost presents something new in the work of the ship's company — to-day they have hauled out the spars, that were lashed on deck each side of the ship - scraped & varnished them - raised & lashed them beside the masts to make more room for stowing oil. We have in their diligence & enterprise good lessons every day. A sick day to my Dear C.— she suffers some, as well as others, from the inconveniences of shipboardwhen I think of her I am willing our voyage shd soon be ended, & we stand on solid land, where we might find something a little more luring to the appetite than the salt beef & pork & beans whh have so long been set before us— Have felt to-day more than usual interest in the crew — 5 or 6 of them were at prayers this evening— �107. Wed. May 4— S. Lat. 7” 4. W. Long. 98" 15. Ther. 80. The ttermometer seems to be rising, but the weather is still very comfortable, owing to the freshness of the wind, whh carries us on with great speed. The sound of the tropic bird was pleasant early this morning - & a larger greyish fowl came around, called "man of war hawk;" they have the motion of the common hawks. Some signs of life begin to appear in the ocean to­ day. A shoal of Skip Jacks (Bonetoes) were under the bows for a long time this afternoon — Capt. P. went into the martingales to catch some with the "grains"started it several times but it did not strike one he tried till summoned away by the cry from the mast head "There she blows"- whales were discovered off the "weather bows" (N.) - but they proved to be "fin backs" or hump backs- & so we kept on our course. Have seen a little of the bad moral aspect to-day. M. A. has often pretended to me that he had a great respect for the Bible, & read it much, even when he did not go to meeting-- To-day he brought out an oath, when I was very near. I asked him how �108. it was possible for a man to have great rever­ ence for the Bible & none for the God of the Bible? He was in some confusion— took the common refuge- i. e. the "hard trying, & per­ plexing work of sailors"-- but when pressed with the absurdity his temper evidently soured, though he did not show it out. Sailors have consciences, but they so seldom get ".jogged," (as we say) that they get almost asleep. Thur. May 5 ^ S. Lat. 4" 58. W. Long. 99" 55. Ther. 78 to 80. Wind not so strong as it has been; heat more oppressive — - weather clear - & pleas­ ant, especially early. I find great benefit in rising at 4 in themorning & mean to continue it & retire at 10. Saw the dipper again this evening for the first time after losing it around G. Horn. It must have been above the horizon some time as it is considerably high — two of its stars point toward the N. Star whh we hope soon to see. See no more signs of thoughtfulness among the sailors. A few attend regularly upon our sab. evening services others �109. attend occasionally -- & it is worthy of notice, that most of those, who attend regularly, are such as have had religious instruction when young, though they have led wicked lives since. Frld. May 6 ~ Ther. 79. S. Lat. 3” 27. W. Long. 101” 52. Breeze not so fresh, & heat not yet so oppressive as we found it in the Atlantic - looked much at night, as if a calm was coming on. -- --- — Some of our company have a little more feeling; prob­ ably because we are drawing near the end of our voyage. Some efforts have been made to get more to attend prayers — more came — may continue a few days —— but no hope, while we have reason to fear more than one Achan in the camp. Sat. May 7£&« S. Lat. 2” 1. W. Long. 103” 22. Thefc. 80. The breeze still continues - it is pleasant & the sea smoother - At 3 P.M. a large shoal of black fish came almost under our bows-—-- & fell astern as the ship pro­ ceeded- The boats were lowered. As the boats went off two or three rose out of the water together within a few �feet of some of the boats. All the boats followed the shoal one or two miles - but the fish soon be­ coming wild none were caught* We forgot to compare our time with that of friends at home, till 7 in the evening, when we began to con­ verse about them, & remembered that their sab. began 2 hours before ours. We hope when we get established at the Islands, to remember the commencement of their sab. as regularly as we do our own. Sab. May 8 ^ S. Lat. at noon 0" 32. Crossed the equator about 8 this evening in W. Long. 105" 20. just 3 months, 10 days, & 18 hours, since we crossed it in the Atlantic, Jan. 29jjh. Arose this morning a little after 4- all was stillI spent the time above, & it seemed like sabbath as long as darkness remained. When broad day light had come, I heard the 1^1 mate give orders to let go the skysail & royal halliyards of the fore & main mast. The object was to fix the masts so that �Ill men might go up & watch for whales. Although this has been done every sabbath except off C. Horn, yet after 2 hours of real sab. stillness, I was shocked to hear a man give such orders in the pres­ ence of God, & in the face of his most solemn com­ mands, or that any one dared to obey orders, so counter to Jehovah's - converting his blessed day into a profane day, & defying the arm of the Al­ mighty. Several were at mast head all day, but no whales in sight, & our prayer is that they may have none on sab. during their voyage. Had considerable conversation in the evening with the Capt. & l££. mate on this subject. They give a thousand excuses- it is the custom of all whale-ships — - whales too valuable & too much cost in their outfit to let them pass because it is the sabbath- it wd be like letting your house burn down because it caught fire on sabbath —— owners wd complain if they did not whale Sunday, & made a bad voyage --- those �112. who whale on the sab. -- & swear, & drink & are every way as wicked as they can be, make as good voyages as sabbath-keeping & tabu ships — — &c. &c. But what pleased me most was that these excuses did not seem satisfactory to themselves. Br. T. preached--- "Gome, &c. Luke 14: 17, a goodly number present - not all - Some attended whose watch was below - this a good sign. Capt. P. spread a sail to keep off the sun whh made it very pleasant.— — --- —— In the afternoon attended the Bib. class — more attended than last sabbath. After the Bib. cl. went forward, where sev­ eral were lying on the forecastle, reading, or lounging & talking; entered into conversation whh unavoidably turned upon Temperance, &c. Some advocated drinking a little -- & such long for Oahu, & think they shall take a drop. One take Opium now in the absence of liquor - he is on the sick list & I thought him a very fit subject for Delirium tremens. One said if you take one glass will want two. Gave Dickenson’s Appeal to one & left them. �45. Ther. 76 - to 78. We are still favoured with cool weather for Tor. Zone & a vertical sun, almost-still moving pleasantly on with a good breeze - this evening more briskly than usual.They generally expect a calm from 5 to 10, or even 12 or 15 degrees N. Lat. Just at night, a large shoal of fish, at first taken for porpoises, were following along with the ship on its larboard side, some near - others - farther off - but they were what seamen call cow-fish. They were continu­ ally bounding out of water, sometimes to a con­ siderable height.- They are much longer & heavier than the porpoise - differ also in colour the porpoise being dark & white in well defined streaks — these appeared rather yellowish brown & white spotted. They delight to follow & play round the ship in the night -- These appeared before sunset & followed us till 10 or 12 at night. They did not come near enough to the ship, while it was light to be in �114 danger of the harpoon whh was ready for them in the bows — but in the evening they ventured under the bows — three were struck but not hauled in — for the harpoon drawed out of two of them, owing to their great weight & the great speed of the ship - the other went off with the harpoon, though it was fastened to the foretop­ sail halliyard - when the rope was straitened — first the pin to whh it was fastened broke - then the rope parted, & the animal whh must have been very heavy & strong went off clear. Teus. May 10^ 58. N. Lat. 2” 52. W. Long. 108” Ther. 80. A cloudy morning, but clear day - heading N.W. by w.— — moving briskly especially at evening. The S. E. are strongest at this season & gen­ erally reach farther N. sometimes to 15 N. Lat. Tropic birds 8e man of war hawks hovering around us to-day; 8c as the flying were starting up in great numbers perhaps to avoid the Dolphin, bonetto, or some other enemy below, the hawks oc­ casionally pounced down 8e caught them. At 4 P. M. cry of whales — 2 of them — one �2, the other 4 miles off - in a S. W. direc­ tion - all on hoard in motion - the studding sails taken in, & ship tacked S. W. sharp on the wind. But as the whales were headed to windward, (that is E.) they were soon seen some miles off the larboard beam, & all hopes of taking them was gone - nor was it matter of any regret; for by their spouts & motions they cd now plainly be seen to be "fin-backs” -- so the ship was put on her course again. Br. J. has made more attempts lately to gain access to the sailors’ hearts. One of the sisters seems to be making efforts to live nearer to God — hope she will be able to break from the trammels in whh she is now bound — 0 Lord refresh us, is a prayer we have great reason to make. Wed. May 11. N. Lat. 4" 2. W. Long. Ill” 33. Ther. 80- to 82. Clouds this morn, rained at noon — sun shone most of the day, & the heat was more burdensome any day before in this ocean. Nothing of interest to-day- the bonettos (skip-Jacks) the seamen call them �116. were jumping out of the water around the ship & especially tinder the bows towards night The capt. struck one with the “grains" soon enough to have it cooked for his supper & ours. He never has a new dish of this sort without sending us a portion. Some of our company thought it tasted like veal - others like fresh shad or other fish to whh we had been used - others again, half way between fish & meat, owing perhaps not so much to the fish, as to tastes, changed & perverted by sea­ sickness. All agreed it relished well, & we ought to be thankful. Conversed some with D. J., a sailor, this evening — been exercised some about his soulI fear he is now resting on the dangerous ground of Arminianism - he seems to think much of the fact that he has been led to think of his soul & his resolution never to give up seeking. The benevolent societies of our beloved native land meet this week - no conversation about them among us. 0 how dead, twice dead we are 11 a strange word to be said of mission­ aries . �117 Thur. May 1 2 . N. Lat. 5" 15. 30. Ther. 78 at sunrise — — W. Long. 112" 80 at noon. Last night & this morning the rain poured down plentifully. Appearance in the morning was that it w d rain all day - however it cleared up in course of the morning & the sun shone re­ mainder of the day. Wind appeared light to-day - but the ship has made progress. We commenced yesterday, as the officers think, upon what in the Atlantic they call the "swamp-" place of calms & rains, water spouts, &e. Just after I was up in the morning at 4, the ship being about stationary, or perhaps mak­ ing stern-way, with baffling breezes, & perhaps a current setting W. a heavy wave dashed thro, the stern windows whh were open, & flooded the cabin with water. This made some of the officers & the steward turn out early so that I did not have so still a morning as usual. The bonettos were skiping out of water all around- several angling for them on the Bowsprit with hook 8c line. Two were caught - so that we have had our fillImmense flocks of grey Aglets extending as far as the eye cd reach were at a small distance from us near night. �* 118. Some of the family observed this as a day of fasting & prayer — day — did little — I was sick most of the pain in bowels, back & head- all of us feel the effects of heat. I sd we had our fill of fish at night - we did not crave so much as before - Br. Tinker dare not eat any because he sd what he had before poisoned him, 8c I was not sure but it had the same effect on me. He is very easily poisoned at this time, his tongue, gums & throat were swelled & the feet and other parts broke out with an eruption whh itched 8c was very trouble­ some. The gums appeared as they do in the mer­ curial disease — - went off after taking sulphur 8c Cr. Tartar. Frid. May 1 3 . N. Lat. 6" 29. 40. W. Long. 112" Ther. 82 to 83. After lying still or moving slowly for 2 or 3 days, since 1 o ’ clock thi3 morning, we have had a good breeze. Though the ther. is well up, yet the breeze makes us more comfortable than we were before it came. I have watched a number of evenings past to see the N. star again, whh must now �119. be above the horizon — it has been thick along the horizon - but this evening saw 8c probably we shall not be in a Lat. again all our lives to lose sight of it. Porpoises sporting under the bows this even­ ing — 8c men trying to harpoon them. They can see them as well in a dark night as in the day­ time, by the streak of fire they make --- but are not so sure to hit them. Sat. May N. Lat. 7" 23. W. Long. 114" 16. Ther. 82.----Arose at 4 8c exercised awhile on deckall was still 8c a fine breeze from the E. made it very comfortable. I spent an hour in one of the boats, 8c when it was light enough read the Bible. I had just finished when at sunrise the men who were at mast head cried "There she blows-" "whales spouting all the time-" The Capt. looked - no great hesitation - it soon became evident even to those on deck that a shoal of sperm whales was crossing our track, moving E. All hands were called (for only half keep watch at a time during the night) 8c in about 15 minutes the 4 boats, �120. were let down & rowing off after them. They were soon among a great number of whales - whh we knew as they were only half a mile distant, & we could see their heads, backs, & the flukes of their tails, projecting occasionally out of water, as well as their spouting on all sides. The 2d mate’s boat was soon fast, as they say, to one, whh he killedThe Capt. struck one, i. e. threw in a har­ poon, Sc then by a single throw of the spear gave it a fatal thrust, whh they know by the spouting of blood-— - - This was one of consider­ able size - but when he thought it about dead, & had hauled in his line, suddenly the iron slipped, & before he cd throw in another, it was out of his reach, & was lost. Generally when the boats get into a shoal of whales they harpoon the first they can come at, large or small - because when one is struck, the shoal generally "heave to" i. e. stop & all gather round the captive, giving the boats full leisure to take their choice. But this shoal kept on, so that all the other boats pursued on after them — but they had �121. no good opportunity to strike - indeed they had hard work to keep up with them, & soon we saw their sails up returning ---We in the mean time went down to break­ fast - but hurried up to see the 2d mate tow in the whale, not only anxious to gratify a curiosity, whh had been heightened by almost 5 months watching at mast head, but we were rejoicing that Providence now favoured the ship’ s company. The whale was small - the smallest size, they informed us, that they take. It was per­ haps half grown - teeth not yet out - of a bluish brown colour - lighter in the belly 16 or 18 feet long, & 4 or 5 thick - the fluke f A perhaps 5 geet across - the head as square as A a block of wood. When all the boats had returned, & they had tied the whale by a large rope round the fluke to the ship, all went to breakfast - after­ wards they made suitable preparation & then with their spades cut the whale in two parts & hoisted each on deck; a thing whh Oapt. P. says was per­ haps never done before. This gave them a better place to peel off the blubber, & cut up the head than they cd have had to work in the water �122. The head has no bone in it except the two jaws, whh are at the lower part, while most of the rest above, is cut up for the oil - usually there is a large case in the head out of whh they draw many brls of clear liquid sperm In this it was hardly formed. After they had cut off the valuable part, & cut out a steak for the sailors, full 1/2 foot thick - a foot wide & 2 in length, with much ado, they launched the carcase overboard. They were all day trying out the oil - & got 5 barrels - the largest whales afford 100 barrels As soon as the whale was alongside, the sharks began to gather round, & still more of them when they began to cut - they shot around from one side to the other, & caught the float­ ing pieces of blubber. They were bold, & liter­ ally as hungry as a shark - we now saw an explana­ tion of that old saying, whh we never had before, & whh the master on land cd not easily give. They were of two kinds, shovel noses from the broad flat nose, that projects 1 or 2 feet beyond the mouth - the other kind called rake heads because the end of the broad nose goes off each way like a rake h e a d . �123. A ship was lying 5 miles W. of us this afternoon, whh showed by the smoke on deck, that she also had been sporting with the monsters of the deep. It was matter of joy to us Sc Capt. P. said it was to him,that the whale they had caught, was all finished, & everything out of the way, before the sabbath. This gives us hope of a quiet sab. tho. when we know that they w d be glad to see another shoal of whales, we feel, that we may have a quiet sab. & yet all the crew greatly profane it in the sight of God. None that have never seen little boats & the great whales, nor even these who have, can im­ agine all the dangers whh attend taking them. Small whales are more dangerous than large ones. This greatly endangered two of the other boats. The boat of the 3d mate was over it part of the time after it was harpooned - the fluke came up first on one side, then on the other; in the middle it w d have shivered them to pieces -Sc besides the boat whh was fast to the whale ran upon that of the 1®^. mate, & that too with a spear pointed forward to salute the whale. �124 But in the midst of all these dangers, God mercifully preserved them, so that nothing was hurt, while perhaps they were all the time curs­ ing his name* Description of Whaling There are 4 boats belonging to this ship, one for the Capt. & each of the 3 mates to command. There is a boat steerer in each, whose business I W A A is to stand in the bead of the boat & throw the harpoon - he then immediately exchanges places with the officer, who has steered the boat & now goes forward to spear the whale. This number makes up the whole ship's company, except 5 who manage the ship (one of them being commander) when all the boats are gone. These boats hang outside the rig­ ging by a takle - ready equipped & can be let down in a moment. 3 spears, They have each 5 harpoons one spade a knife, kan for fresh water, another for provis­ ions, a hatchet, a sail, &c. & c . besides the most important of all, the line whh is coiled in a tub, whh stands in the middle of the boat, & is 1200 feet long. �As soon as the harpoon enters the whale the boat generally falls back or waits a little, because the whale not being used to the in­ strument, bounces, acts, as they say, "like a cat in a strange garret." If there seems to be no great danger, they haul up & throw the spear. Sometimes when first struck, the whale goes down - 3f she does & draws out all their line, they have nothing to do but cut it off, unless it goes so swift as to set the boat on fire, & then they have a little bucket at hand. But when the other boats are near, & one line is out, they "bend on" i . e . tie on theirs. Whales have sometimes gone down the length of 3 lines --- i . e . 3600 feet --- when they rise, the line is drawn in, & the spear ready as soon as they reach the surface- Commonly the harpooned whale travels off & then they make her tow the boat, letting out line as slow as possible, & improving the best opportunities to use the spear. The greatest danger is from the broad fluke whh is horrizontal in the water - & amazing heavy. Many boats are stove; & when so, the men get them back to the ship, �if possible — or else quit them & swim to other boats or the ship, if the sharks do not pick them up, whh sometimes happens. When the whale is dead, it turns upon the side & floats in the water - they then cut through the tough skin on top of the head & put a rope in with whh they tow it along side the ship. When there i-s but one whale, a large one perhaps, two boats often fasten to it - & often in the midst of a shoal, after a boat has killed one they put a staff into the head with a flag on it (called a waif) then leave it to float —- & go after the shoal — they afterwards pick up the dead whales by the waifs — — & so that one boat sometimes takes several. The whole operation of whaling shows more than any thing else I have seen, the ingenuity & courage of men, & how far knowledge surpasses power. Next to an immortal soul, no gift of God to man can be compared to understanding- & yet this aggrates his guilt so often perverted- �127. Sab. May 1 5 ^ Ther. 82. N . Lat. 8 ” 52. W. Long. 115" 45. We are pursuing our usual course N. W. but sharp on the wind whh is S. W. I was pleased this morning to see no man sent up the main mast -per­ haps not because it was Sab- all the whales that have been seen, were seen from the fore mast first. Br. D. preached - a few only attended - the Bib. class failed in P. M. for want of attendants. Such indifference tries my feelings, must attribute it partly to our own; the remainder to their natural depravity & sab. breaking customsAt 5 P. M. I was forward on the forecastle talking with sailors, very profitably, as I thought; at least a circle seemed gathering round, whose ears were open to hear, when suddenly some­ one on deck, (the Capt. perhaps, as he was there, & his eyes are always open) cried, "there she blows— " "there she breaches— " "sperm whales— " & the cry was re-echoed in good earnest from the Mast head - I turned my eye at first to see what was the matter cd see the whales plainly - a large shoal only 2 miles �off to the N. As my work was done on deck, (whales are more awakening in their calls than ministers) I went below. The ship bore away after them - but as they headed in the same direction, & moved with some speed, the ship gained little or none - Still hopes & fears prevailed alternately among the crew. At one moment the boats were made ready for loweringat another, they were girded up with the gripes all was moving, yelling, a bustle on deck, till night coming on put an end to all their expecta­ tions. A shoal of porpoises came under the bows in the evening & one was hauled in. Mon. May 16^i N. Lat. 9” 50 found - all hands so busy — W. Long, not Ther. 84. I was up at 4 in the morning - found all still above - cd not among other petitions but ask, that since God had mercifully prevented the ship from taking whales on the sab.- now that week day had come, he w d send whales - felt as if he would, & so it was.--At 7 in the morn, we heard the cry of "blowsThere was a shoal of sperm whales, 3 or 4 �129. miles N. — The ship headed after them & gained some upon them - but as the wind had died away into a light breeze, she moved very slowly - as the rose we went slower still so that there was no little anxiety, lest the whales, being independent of wind sh get the better of us. After the boats were in perfect trim & they had taken breakfast, about 8 o'clock, they low­ ered the boats, whh by help of oars & sails to­ gether they went ahead of the ship. At 9 o ’ clock, all the boats were moving abreast, at a suitable distance from each other, already 2 miles ahead — the word from m a s t head was "whales a mile further — " At 1/2 past whales gone down, as they do commonly after half an hour or so. At 10, man at mast head s— the whales were up, & a mile beyond the boats - but soon he cried, they are fast to one large whale, & the shoal is moving in another direction. At 11, the Capt. & 3d mate returned to put ship in order — firmed the news we had from mast head. they con­ The 1— mate had thrown the harpoon — — the 3 threw the spear several times — St j & then they left the 1“ “ ™ & 241 mates, who threw in each 2 harpoons �130. to finish the battle so well begun. As we had seen only a small whale & this was a large one, our expectations were up & our eyes open to see the approach of the other boats. Soon we saw them coming, as we sup­ posed towing the whale; but as they drew near, we perceived the whale rising between the boats, Sc soon before them — & then we perceived the boats were moving without wind or oars - the monster was towing them — march. the captive led the Every time he rose, he rolled up bloody waves. He passed by but a small dis­ tance the W. side of the ship, so that we had our curiosity gratified to the full. As he pursued his slow & majestic march by us, first his dark square head, then his back, & last the broad fluke of his tail came successively out of water, & he left a wide track of blood behind him, into whh the ship soon floated, so that we seemed almost in an ocean of blood. The two boats were on each side the whale - & all the while he was passing by us the 2d mate was hauling up, & throwing in �131 a cruel spear, whh made the blood gush anew — both boats taking good care to keep clear of the fluke. What a fool, thought I, is the great monster, to let their little skiffs mas­ ter him, when if he wd but turn upon them, he cd dash men & boats to pieces in a moment. he lacked understanding. about two miles S.-— But He towed the boats then turned up dead — & they took him in tow, till they met the ship, & brought him along side about 1 o'clock P. M.— A large rope was passed around the fluke & tied to the ship & all went to dinner-— ----After dinner all was prepared to cut in the whale - This work shows the enterprise & skill of whalemen no less than taking them does. Takles of monstrous size are fastened to the main mast or yard - the ropes whh run from them are perhaps 3 inches in diameter — at the end such as a man cannot lift. & the hooks When �132. the whale is along-side, they cut with long spades a place for the hook, & the boatsteerer goes down to put the hook in - this done, the crew all go to the windlass - the officers cut round & round the whale with spades - the windlass raises the blubber whh peels off & turns the whales as it peels so that the whole outside is peeled off in a spiral line from the head to the tail. When the blubber is raised as high as the takle will carry it, another hook is put in below, & the upper part cut off & lowered into the hold. I shd have mentioned, that they first cut off the head, & then the body turns easier, & after it is peeled, they cut it loose & let the carcase go. The head of smallest whales they cut in two parts & hoist each on deck. This was too large - what did come in* came piece-meal - & some of it, not valuable, they did not take in at all. This was a large whale, not the larg­ est they take — - about 60 feet long — 10 �133. thick in the largest part, & more than 30 in circumference — the under jaw was 12 or 15 ft long - fluke about 10 feet across not an old one - teeth not worn - about the same brown bluish colour with the other we have seen - perhaps lighter in some placesbadly marked about the head whh they ascribe to fighting— They suppose they shall get 70 brls. or more of oil - Some yield 100. All has been animation among the crew to­ day — much swearing — still I have watched the whole operation with intense interest - part­ ly on account of its novelty, partly to see the wisdom of this world - & much, because I trembled for the safety of these engaged. The boat-steerers especially when they go down upon the whale, tho. they have a rope fast round the body, by whh they are held, are still in great danger. But these are times when they forget God most of all. All hands worked till 11 or 12 at night then went to rest to begin �with fresh strength in the morning— Soon after the cutting commenced the sharks, who seem to know their time, came around, as greedy as ever & bolder than ever I saw before. Sometimes they were almost hold of the boat-steerer1s feet — sometimes they ventured so far upon the whale, that when it rolled, they were raised quite up, as it were, upon dry land. When near enough, the men gener­ ally thrust their spades into them,- but it was surprising sometimes to see how little they minded the spade. One of them after two or three thrusts into his body, hardly showed any disposition to quit his work - but when the spade was struck into his eye, he scrabbled off in good earnest, making not a little sport for the company. Teus. May 1 7 ^ Ther. 86. Lat. & Long, not found. Still lying to by the whale - tho. the ther. is very high, the heat is not very oppressive. Last night they left some blubber near �135. the tail, enough perhaps for 2 or 3 brls.for want of proper fastening the fluke rope slipped over-hoard in the night - this morn­ ing nothing but the head was left till 2 P. M. to cut this in. It took It was 15 or 20 feet long - the eye about that distance from the front* After they had cut off the lower part of it, they turned up the back or upper part wbh contains what is called the case - cut a hole into it & drew out 11 bar­ rels of clear liquid sperm - sometimes they get more* Some of the head was so difficult to man­ age they cut it loose & let go perhaps two or three brls. of oil. As soon as the whale was in, though we had no wind to sail, men were sent up to watch for more whales - & they now & then told them to look sharp - Twice they cried "blows,” or "white water," but did not prove to be whales. Yesterday our prayer meeting was omit­ ted on account of the bustle — To-day the brn have proposed to omit them alto- �136 gether in future, on account of warm weather. Whalemen return from their chase all in a foam, run to the pump, & pour down the water - I have seem them these two days, sweating & tired, yet hard at work - they run great risks even of life - are often in danger, especially the boatsteerers, boats are stove; and men picked up perhaps by sharks — the whale they have just taken, spouted in one boat-steerer1s face so that it has appeared as if poisoned or scalded they are exposed to all sorts of danger; & for what? not for so noble objects as the Xtn can labour & pray for — - but - "the children of this world are wiser in their generation, than the children of light. Wed. May 1 8 . N. Lat. 10" 4. W. Long. 117"0. We lay still by the whale while it was cutting up since then the sea has been as smooth as glass, & the ship so still that they have kept no man at helm. The sun arose to-day clear, but soon clouded in comfortable it has been showery & the air very — the ther. 8 2 -------- �137 The boiling fires were going all night & to-day they finished - The whale was not so long as some - but very fat - they got 32 barrels out of the head whh is reckoned one third — 1 barrel out of each corner of the lower jaw - 11 barrels out of the case in the head — in all they put up 90 brls whh will diminish in cooling to 87 -- be­ sides 5 brls. lost. So that the animal is worth in the U. States about $2,200, & must have been a great temptation to worldly men had it come on Sab. day. While we were detained by the whale it was so calm we cd not have sailed much — that disposed of, the Lord has sent us a breeze, so that we have been under an easy sail since, first S. W. with a N. W. wind now N. W. with a N. E. wind. Curious fact. It is said that the skip­ jack (bonetto) caught & put into the boiling kettle of oil till cooked, when taken out & laid on a plain surface, nothing to disturb it will shake up & down till all the meat is shaken off the bones. 3d mate who is generally accurate in matters of fact & several of the men say they have seen this - How accounted for- �138. Thur. May 1 9 Lat. & Long, not found. Ther. 80. Somewhat rainy last night - & some of the day, the rain has poured down. The air very comfortable, but we were almost becalmed in the morning - moved more this afternoon. Bonettos & ollibecores jumping out of water all around us - sailors caught 2 - Water-spout seen from mast head - not visible from the deck. This day has been almost as still as any sabbath we have had on board. Frid. May 2 0 . N. Lat. 11" 5. found. W. Long, not Ther. 80. Last night was wet - the rain rattled upon the deck over our head much as we have often heard it on the roofs on land - any-thing that looks like home - To-day it cleared at 9 or 10 in the morning- but clouded again & been rainy all day. The weather has been very comfortable all day, but rooms have been filled with a bad stench aris­ ing from the "blasting," as they call it, of the oil & fragments of the whale, that get into the lower part of the ship. This we made known to Capt. P. & he had the ship rinsed out by pouring down hogsheads of salt water, & then pumping �139. it up - Immense quantities of green, oily, filthy smelling water came up, & the ship al­ ready smells better. The first mate has had a misunderstanding with the Capt. whh originated in looking for whales on the sab.-— Sc the unreasonable man. deal of angry spt, Sc in whh he seems to be He has shown a great the Capt. has borne with him, more than I supposed a sea - capt. ever w d with one under him. Sat. May 2 1 ^ N. Lat. 11" 40. W. Long. 120" 40. Ther. 82 morn. 78 at night. Rainy or showery most of the day & the weather very comfortable Wind fresh from N.E. in the morning during the day.--- --- Sc at times The lli mate's storm over in a measure - we hope for his own good, he may not meet with another such a gale.— — - A shoal of black fish & porpoises visited us to­ day. Black fish formerly excited the ship's company - but now they are rich & have no occa­ sion for black fish - Mon. May 23d . Lat. Sc Long, not found- but do not differ much from Sat. I Ther. 77 — 80. �140. Weather comfortable cool — cloudy — — It was my turn to preach yesterday- but while I was pondering matter to preach & pray­ ing in my little room, that God wd help, I heard the cry of whales from the mast head; so faint at first I hardly know what it was - but it sounded again; Sc presently all was bustle on deck. I had occasion to go above, but took special pains to show I had not come to see the whales — but heard them say "sperm whales — " & the Capt. gave word to the man at helm - "keep her off a little-" The whales were probably W. This was before breakfast, & such was the bustle, that only a part of the officers came down to breakfast. We in our little room spent most of the time previous to breakfast in social prayers, with special reference to the ship's company, whose noise & trampling over our heads, knowing as we did the object of it, cd not but remind us of their need of our prayers. Between 8 & 9, we heard the sound of the boats lowering; & soon the ship-keeper's voice, commanding, told us the officers & �boats were all gone. This was a new scene of things for us to think upon - They had seen, but neither caught, nor lowered for whales on the sab. & we had hoped & prayed, that might not— — But God is wise & knows how far to try men. We had not been in such circumstances before, & never before had such feelings as now. To think of so many men, going into such imminent danger, & yet with­ out engaging God on their side, (dangers too whh were unseen by any but God) made us trem­ ble for them, & not on account of present dan­ gers merely, we thought of their dread account We kept entirely below during the bustle of the morning & all day — — had a prayer meet­ ing at 10 A. M. 8c again at 4 P. M. Cd not have the cabin sooner in the P. M. on account of dinner for the officers. Our meetings were solemn & interesting- the circumstances attending contributed much to make them so. The only associates we have had these many days were now in the heat of battle & the midst of danger - fighting against the greatest beings on earth, & the greater God of heaven. �142. We kept ourselves as ignorant of the whole during the sabbath as we could. This morning we went up, enquired how many they caught, &c. Saw 5 monsters hanging to the ship, from 35 to 45 feet long each — such a sight we never saw before - they estimate them at 15 or 20 barrels each. But unlike most men, I find their estimates are apt to be too low. D. J. one of the crew remarked to me, (he is the one who a few days ago was greatly con­ cerned about his soul) "a good haul yesterday-1' I sd I dont know - must wait till we come into another world before we can tell how much it is worth - can't tell now. I felt serious & was glad there were several around who cd hear. The shoal was immensely large - 10,000,000 as the Capt. expressed himself - a great number of calves i. e. young ones - & they "hove to" i. e. stopped, when one was struck, whh is their usual way. The Capt. killed 1 or 2, & then a squall coming on, he returned leaving them waifed. The mates kept �143. on killing & waifing - They killed in all 10 or 12, hut found only 7 to bring in. these they cut in yesterday. were going all night - Two of The boiling fires These whh they call "try works” are towards the formast on deck a furnace with 3 kettles. We were pleased to learn the decision of Henry our Sand. Island boy on this occasion. We asked him this morning, ” you pull rope yes­ terday?” (he was at both our meetings) He s<L. "No­ sailor say to me ’ ’ here take hold- help— " I say "no help — ” sailor say ’ ’ why no help-” I say "because Sunday to-day no pull rope to-day- pull rope to-morrow-— ” I then asked him what more the sailor said. where missionaries? A n s . Sailor say, I say ’ ’ down below— ”Sailor say, ’ ’ why no come to see whale — ” I say "mission­ aries no come see whale Sunday - have meeting forenoon - Afternoon.-— meeting?" Sailor say "you go I say "yes me go meeting Sunday. I asked what more was said. A n s . Sailor say "aint you glad we got whale-" I say "no glad got whale Sunday --- "--- �144 sailor say, "he glad got whale." H. remarked to us, "they see bye & bye." Br. T. asked, what will they see - He sd "they see when they die." This simple heathen boy, only a few years ago entirely in Pagan darkness, has not yet learned, that it is a light thing to trifle with God - one of the first things that many learn in a Christian land. The vessel this morning is all greese where hands go, as well as feet. We thought this morning, when we saw 5 such monsters hang­ ing to the ship, that we must lie here 2 days at least - But they were all cut in by night - 8c the ship was under sail by 7 P. M. with a fresh breeze from the E . — — • The sharks must have gone off with the first carcases- we have not seen a single one to - day. ■ — -■ Teus. May 2 4 . Lat. 8e Long, not found. Ther. 78. Cloudy all day — weather comfortable. rainy at times--- Have been in variable winds for some days past - to-day seem to be in the N. trades whh are fresh 8c strong. The sea is rough 8c the motion of the vessel heavy for the Pacific. This evening we had a scene in the cabin, whh �145. was almost too much for some of the ladies to bear. St little disagreement between the Capt. & 1— ago broke out & lasted a little while — The mate a weak but as there was really no cause for it, it seemed soon hushed - Mr. R. was very saucy awhile, whh the Capt. bore quietly for sake of peace. But the fire has been gathering fury in Mr. R ’ s bosom every day. His jealous spt wd not rest - & this evening, because the Capt. merely gave a trifling order to a man on duty - whh he had a perfect right to do, a thing too whh he has always done - Mr. R ’ s rage cd no longer be restrained. He requested the Capt. not to interfere with his duty - dared him to fight - & swore he wd do no more duty on board. This last word settled the case. ing o ne’ s duty is no small offence at sea - Deny­ The man that does it forfeits wages & everything he has on board - & can be set aside from duty or set ashore when they reach port. The Capt. ordered the steward to wait upon him n9 more- whh he himself understood to be suspension from duty & banishment from the Capt’ s board. They came down into the cabin - Mr. R. swore most terribly his wrath seemed past all bounds - a very devil incarnate Under the sound of his horrid oaths, some of the ladies trem­ bled so that I trembled for their safety - for Mrs. T. espe­ cially. However, when it seemed as if the mate wd die with rage, he went to his birth - closed the door, & all was still. The capt. was up late - & looked out for his own safety before he went to bed — We committed ourselves to the �care of a kind Providence - locked the doors of our state rooms, & slept as quietly as if nothing had happened. Wed. May 2 5 . Lat. & Long, not found. Ther. 75. Cloudy 6 squally by turns - weather very cool considering we have a summer sun almost vertical - wind strong - waves high sea covered with white tops - & some of our company a lit­ tle sea-sick. The whales caught were about boiled out at noon. Some of the blubber began to show putrid signs and smelt bad. 7 yielded 170 brls.— The When the boiling was hardly finished, & no man yet set up mast head, as the officers had just taken dinner, & we were summoned to ours, there seemed to be some unusual movement above - We went up - & found we had just passed a shoal of sperm whales. here & there but a little They were blowing astern. They "hove the ship to" as soon as possible - & were preparing to man the boats. As Mr. R. was no longer l£!i mate, I looked with some curiosity to see who shd go.The Capt's boat-steerer headed, & Mr. R's steered the Capt's boat - The Capt. himself stayed on board - the 2^ & 3^ mates went as usual - Mr. R's boat hung up dry & he was only a spectator - a very unwilling one too. The boats were soo;n among the shoal, & as all was in fair sight, we watched them with intense interest. The 2d mate soon struck one, whh we knew by the motion of his boatsteerer, & the bouncing of the whale. Then we saw �147. the rest of the shoal gathering in according to their custom, from all directions. They were soon, as it were, all in a heap, & the ocean boiled with their motions. Sometimes their heads & tails & the white foam of their spouting completely hid the boats - & it seemed as if they were lost. all appear again. But they wd Presently some one on board said, the 2d mate is stove, or has lost his line — (so quick are they to understand motions) chilly feelings. This was a new sound to us, & gave us However we were so taken up in watching the whales & the battle, that we saw nothing of the mate, nor en­ quired particularly, till we percieved him almost to the ship his boat half full of water - 3 or 4 rowing - one baling with all his might, & the m. himself holding the painter ready to throw it on board. They tried to raise the .boat by the tackles - but cd not till they let down a tackle from the main yard- raised it endwise & took it on board. He had fastened to a whale, & let out 1/2 his line, when another whale, one not struck, care­ lessly run his head against the boat - he did not dash it very badly - the mate cut his line, & gave the part that belonged to the whale to the Capt!s boat, before he turned for the ship They hauled in line & harpoon - the whale was loose & gone. Two boats now remained to carry on the war- & the sea began to show bloody waves by this time; for besides those they had harpooned, they threw their spears into many of those that gath­ ered round. Ms The 3d mate fastened to a whale & killed it, but line parted & he lost it. The Capt’ s Ifco-at fastened to another - & as he passed by directly ahead of the ship, it gave me a fine �148. view of the whole from the bowsprit. The boat, as it passed, was hauled in close upon the whale, & the man who headed it was "setting" with his spear- i. e. deliberatelyfeeling after the vitals of the whale. The shoal now moved along by the ship to the right raising their heads, backs, & taL Is out of the water, & spouting continually. Fresh blood foamed up every time they rose - & two of them, that had been speared, spouted pure red blood - as Br. sd , "they had furled the white flag of peace, & raised the red." The 3d mate had followed the Capt's boat, in case they shd need helpj but when their whale gave signs of dying, he fell back - & went after the shoal. Soon we saw him launch a harpoon into one of those that spouted blood. The capt’ s boat having killed theirs, waifed it, & went after the shoal. As it came on squally & the sea was very rough, the wind being strong - the boats & whales were soon out of sight - & as one had been stove, & night was coming on, I cd not but feel some anxiety for the boats lest they shd be lost. any way.— Vfoales w d as soon carry them off out of sight as I wished them success, partly, that Mr. R. who was watching, might see, that they cd take whales without h i m . How­ ever, as the Capt. seemed easy, I concluded I might be also.---- �149. During these scenes, a ship was bearing towards us under full sail— a whaler, headed N. W*. — As it drew near & spoke one of our boats, we enjoyed the pleasant sight very much - but when the boat returned, & told us it was the Harriet of London, Capt. Wm. Buckle blood run cold - it made our He was the same man, who commanded the Daniel in 1825, who took a mistress from one of the fe­ male schools on a six months voyage, & when he returned, raised the first commotion against the missionaries at Lahaina, & whose crew armed with knives endeavoured to take Mr. Richards* life. Horrid man I We cd have wished the Pacific had been cleared of such men, before we landed as missionaries. Before night, the two whales were towed in - are 25 or 30 feet in length - & will yield between 30 & 40 barrels of oil. We must now "lie to," though the breeze is fresh & fair. Thur. May 2 6 . N. Lat. 13" 24. W. Long. 126" 20. Ther. 74 - morn. 76 at noon - 74 at night. The wind N. E. blows fresh - weather cold for the Torrid zone, & woolen clothes not uncomfortable. The 2 whales were cut in by 9 o'clock in the morning, & we were under sail W. N. W. The ship Harriet "hove to" 3 miles N. W. of us, & lies there still, probably taking in a whale or two. �150. We were soon out of sight of her, & thought Br. J. expressed it, "the absence of such a man was very good company." We have had many unpleasant at learning, that Capt. B. was again in the Pacific Ocean - & cannot but think it a disgrace for any ship-owners in the world to employed a man who has shown out such a character as he has. But probably he has learned not to molest missionaries any more. Frld. May 2 7 Lat. & Long, not found. Ther. 75. Cloudy all day & so cold, we need woolen clothes. Mr. R. (I2i mate) has been wholly bent on the world, whh has now forsaken him. He appears perfectly wretched.- Despised by all on board - no work to do - no table to go to for his meals - keeps his birth most of the time - has no God to go to - his idol Gods cant help him now- He has plead with Capt. P. to reinstate him - said he is ruined, if not taken back - & yet he is unhumbled; for he goes at the same time, & talks to others, in a spt of defiance about the Capt. ----- 0 that he might learn a lesson in this that wd save his �151. soul - we all pity him - but cannot say a word in his defence. Have been sailing W. N. W. with good speed all day. The sea is so rough it excites vomiting in some of our family - especially in Mrs. B. & T. & J. This we hard­ ly expected in the Pacific Ocean. Sat. May 2 8 . N. Lat. 15” 18. Ther. 72 - 74. W. Long. 130”27” 30. Just 5 months at sea - wind N. E. fresh - weather cool - we still shooting W. N. W. with speed. Whales all boiled out - deck washed & quite clear. Saw whales to-day almost under our lee-bow - but they proved to be hump-backs - so we kept on. Some of our company saw a sword fish near the ship. several small islands are laid down on the chart about 120 miles W. of us. Shall probably see them to­ morrow . The sea is cobbled up & shows white tops every where. Seamen call it ”cobbled u p ”when there is no regularity to the waves, occasioned by the wind & cur­ rent opposite. Sab. May 29th Ther. 71. n . Lat. 16” 18. W. Long. 133” 16. Trades still as fresh as ever, carrying us with great speed. -- cloudy all day, & so cool as to make our woolen clothes, & even our cloaks comfortable. But though �going with speed & waves high, the ship was steady & we had a good time for worship - no whales to dis­ turb. Though not very well, I preached to them - Text, Rom. 8:37. "come off conquerors" &c Saints* persever­ ance - not owing to themselves - but certain. I en­ deavoured to draw a parallel between the difficulties & dangers of the ship in all circumstances & those of the Christian in his course. crew were present. The officers & some of the The Bib. class having failed, we had a prayer meeting in the cabin in P. M. - a good season though our speed was so great it made too much roaring around the stern for a still prayer meeting. By observations to-day we must have passed early this morning between 2 of the expected Islands - 2 more are ahead whh we might reach by 3 or 4 o ’ clock in the morn.— but they have shortened sail so as not to fall in with them before daylight. Mon. May 3 0 . N. Lat. 17" 17. Ther. 71. W. Long. 136" 25. Weather still cool - sea rough - waves higher than we have seen for many weeks, & a re what seamen call "cobbled up"- saw no Isis last night - are probably past them - sails all out again, as soon as light, our speed now such as wd carry us to Oahu in a week. �153 Teus. May 3 1 . N. Lat. 18" 10. Ther. 69 1/2. W. Long. 139" 25.---- Waves still high, but the ship more steady than in a calm. A great blessing that we have cool weather, so favourable to the health. than usual to-day. -C’ s better Providence has been very kind to us & the ship* s company, & we have a special instance of it to-day. The mizen royal halliyards came down when raised part way up, by the parting of the halli­ yards. The end struck very near the man at the helm. Had it struck him, must have killed him though he was not at all prepared to enter another world. The yard came also within a few inches of the cabin skylight, 8c stove the deck, beside of it, directly over where some of the mission family were sitting - but no one was hurt, & all damage was repaired in a few hours. Our course is more W. 8c still rapid, so that we b e ­ gin to feel as if our landing was near. Wed. June 19* N . Lat. 18" 59. W. Long. 142" 28. Ther. 71. Wind not quite so strong - but still moving briskly- Mr. R. who a few days since thought himself as good perhaps as any one on board, is now round convers­ ing with any poor sailor, who will condescend to talk with him - a striking instance of sudden reverse of fortune. If he had not been so iron hearted 8c sometimes iron-handed with them, I shd be �afraid he wd get some to join him, & raise a mutiny on board. But at present there is no danger. He ex­ pects to be landed at Oahu. Thur. June 2Ther. 73. N. Lat. 20" 11. W. Long. 145" 33. Weather pleasant & mild - wind lighter than yesterday, but carries us briskly. killed to-day. Our 2d & last pig Nothing shows me more plainly, that our voyage has been long, than the fact whh we have seen, the among the hogs on board, one generation has gone & another come since we sailed. 1>nK»r3 Dear G. & sister M. are almost tired of ship board but in general do very well. C. complains of being weak, & mourns much, that she cant accomplish what she would in writing to friends. G. & myself observed days or part of days for fast­ ing & prayer for particular objects, & have found them very profitable. To-day we had a special season to pray for the family of Dr. H. Frid. June 34 Ther. 73. N. Lat. 21" 1. Very pleasant. W. Long. 148" 54. The waves to-day seem almost as high as C. Horn waves, but not of such a savage kind they come from the E.— — rolling in great swells almost as high as the deck, & then settling into deep vallies far away - have never seen so high waves, so harmless — Wind is still E. & we moving at a rate whh will carry us �155 It was matter of joy to us, that we were going in a ship with no drinking among the crew- hut it has been matter of pain to us, that most of the crew keep up their love for poison, by an excessive use of tobacco. They have already whet up their appetites & long for Oahu. One of them, B. a sailor, long accustomed to the bottle, has substituted opium - I have marked him a fit subject for delirium tremens. — He has been sick lately & I have urged him to abandon opium & rum & save if possible his life - & he seems almost inclined to do it - but I have little confidence in the strength of such resolu­ tions amid the temptations of Oahu. Sat. June 4 . N. Lat. 21" 34. Ther. 73. W. Long. 151" 50. Alternately pleasant & squally to-day - breeze not so strong for 3 days past as before - still moving forward with sq. yards at a very good rate - much favoured by cool weather, here, where we dreaded a burning sun. Our course some days past has been nearly W. If this breeze holds, we shall probably see the MjijL of Hawaii to morrow by noon. We feel, even now, as if our voyage were over & past things forgotten; & we already on heathen ground, so engrossed are we with what seems just before us. The deck was as still to-day as if it had been sab- �156. - no work - sailors breaking out their chests, airing clothes, &c. The 3d mate says, that in other ships they commonly do such work on the sabbath. Sab. June 5 . N. Lat. 21" 6. W. Long 154" 50. Ther. 73. Weather still very comfortable - not burdened with heat even in our little rooms - nor with cold on deck. Our course now a little S. of W. with very good headway — — Gould almost imagine during our service A. M. that the dark clouds to the S. W. were taking the form of mountains - found it difficult to keep Hawaii & Maui out of mind - felt reconciled in some measure to be thus diverted, as it was right to take an interest in the scene of our future labours. But as it was cloudy & squally in the forenoon & very rainy during the afternoon we did not much expect to see land. A very good time for worship A. M. preached from Rev. 20:13. its dead" &c. Br. T. "The sea shall give up The Judgment.— As it wd be the last sab. of our voyage almost all the sailors at­ tended - a very pleasing audience - & very atten­ tive - the meeting was solemn & impressive. Afternoon we had a prayer & exhortation meet- �157. ing - most of the seamen were present - had a chap. read 3 prayers - & 2 or 3 exhortations be. singing. The rain began to fall soon after the commencement of our meeting, & soon rain in streams across the deck. We were protect­ ed by the boats & awning - the had little or noshelter except their pea-jackets - & yet they seemed attentive & showed no uneasiness. The meeting continued about 1 1/2 hours - was solemn, & we good was done. We have had no such sab- on board before as this. After the meeting I distributed Tracts to the Seamenfound as much eagerness & more than common to receive them - One (T. C.) selected 4 whh he wished to read — — — Just at dark some said they saw Maui to the S. W. about 25 miles distant. The rain seemed to be over. Our approach to the Isis has awakened many emotions not only because they are to be the scene of our future labours, but we think it no small thing to come to solid land & see people again, after the whole world have been dead to u s ; for more than 5 months. Mon. June 6— need of it - Ther. 73. Lat. & Long, not found; no When I arose at 5 in the morn-, I found some of the miss, family up before me - & with their eyes open to see - We were off N. of Morokai - whh, as we then viewed it 15 m. distant, seemed to rise into m^s of consid­ erable height especially towards the E. end - the W. end lower. As we proceeded W. we came so near as to see �158. the hold & rocky shores - the rocks rise high - & some spots are covered with verdure, whh was a new sight to us & very pleasant. At 9 or 10 A. M. Oahu broke upon our view ahead. The wind began to die away when we were 20 m. distant, so that when within 8 or 10, we were scarcely in motion. We now saw a sail come from round the S. point of the Isl. & move off N. of usthey had a white flag whh we took at first as a signal to us. The sea was very smoothe - tho. with considerable swell. When 10 miles off, we cd see the white foaming breakers against the E. shore of the Isl. As we drew nearer, they appeared larger. What must these high breakers be in a gale? Our views of the Isl. of Oahu from the E. presented nothing but mountains & bluffs - tho. there may be many pleasant vallies between them. When about 5 m. distant from the S. E. part of the Isl. we had the grandest view of its mountainous & rocky scenery. The land we then saw, farthest to the left, rose into a sandy m tn, like the back of a huge animal - to the right of this & near, was a high sandy elevation, with such a hol­ low on one side of its top, as to show it was once a volcano farther to right was a huge rocky bluff, against the base of whh were the heavy breakers we saw - in the rear of this was a chain of mi£ with many bluffs - sombre & grand.. At some distance to the right, were 3 peaks - high & sharpened to a very point. There were other elevations farther N. of different height �159. rocky Islands E. of the main land. As we moved slowly along, the scenery changed. When very near the S. E. shore, we were perfectly becalmed a heavy swell rolled in towards the Island, & we were in great danger of being drifted on shore - 2 little boats were let down to turn the ship round & give it headway. They rowed, but the ship in the swell jerked them about without any mercy we seemed still moving towards the rocky shore, till a light breeze sprung up & moved us off. right ahead. At night the wind was W. As we could not reach Honoruru, we stood to the S. W. with some sail. We have been much occupied with our eyes to see what there was in this new part of the world. Some huts were visible when we were nearest the land, & some of our company thought they saw natives along the shore. But tho. much interested, we have made it a day of special prayer, that Christ's cause might engross our minds, & not natural scenery. We w d gladly have attended mon. concert with the mission­ aries on shore, but cd not. We observed it on deck - it was the last we expected ever to have with these men. The officers & many of the seamen were present, & it was an in­ teresting occasion. We closed with singing the Missionary Hymn, whh has often enlivened our devotions ---"Prom Greenland's icy mountains," �160. Teus. June 7 ~ Ship stood off till midnight then tacked - but the wind died away, so that when we arose this morning we were becalmed 20 or 30 miles S. of the Island. the S. soon wafted us slowly back. However a breeze from A dolphin kept along forward of the ship as we came in - appeared to be catching flying fish. His colour was beautiful - blue & purple - about 3 feet long. The bait they hung out for him was a tin cup & spoon tied to­ gether whh dangled in the water from the bowsprit, while one watched in the martingale to strike him with the grains. But we could not spare our eyes to watch a dolphin - other objects, in whh we felt a deeper interest were drawing near. Dia­ mond Hill E. of Honolulu was one of the first objects that became distinctly visible - not quite so unique & wonderful as Mr. Stew­ art describes it - then the plain cf Honolulu - covered with brown huts - the shore lined in some places with cocoanut trees, & the mountains whh rose back of the plain a mile or two, with an appear ance to us new & grand. There were several ships in the harbour - we had to stop outside the coral reef whh is about a mile from the shore & thro, whh there is only one narrow pass into the harbour. As we drew near about 2 or 3 o ’ clock the sails were gradually taken in, a signal hoisted & a gun fired for a pilot. A boat came soon with a foreign resident rowed by kanakas (natives) the first we had seen. Henry our native asked them about Honolulu. They s^ "All still now - no ride on sabbath - no license to sell rum - wok en no go ships now." We paid but little attention to this now - b found afterwards there was good news in it. Soon a pilot came & took command of the ship in sovereign style - too much wind to pas into the harbour, so we dropped anchor 1 1/2 or 2 miles from the shore. The Capt. kindly manned his boat & took brs. T. & J. & my­ self on shore. �161. The missionaries had seen the ship - hoped it was ours, & therefore were on the wharf ready to meet us. welcome hand. They gave us a We knew none of them, but felt as soon as we saw them, that they were our brethren.. Besides the members of this station we found Mr. Bishop & Ruggles here, & learned that all the brn were soon expected except Mr. Gulick of Kauai to attend general meeting. The natives flocked around u s . We needed nothing more than their appearance to tell we were on heathen ground - some were dressed - some had only a shirt or jacket on - none without a piece of tapa round their middle - They took our 'umbrellas & all we had in our hands. expected. Everything was quite as new to us as we The village is on a sandy plain- mostly barren - the houses mostly hay huts - here & there a little Eng. style - the streets some narrow paths - some wider — ("some straight — some crooked - fenced with poles upright - or mud walls- all looked heathen.^ 150 or 200 natives followed us as were conducted to Mr. Bingham’ s (the mis. house) & they thronged the gate after we had entered. This in qaite the E. part of the village - 1/2 mile perhaps from the wharf. Here for the first we found things that reminded us of home. All seemed American around the mis. establishment, except the black faces that met us every where, & alohas instead of, how do you d o ? We sat with most of the mis.s in Mr. Bingham’ s front room - had too much on our minds to say much — — conversed a lit­ tle - delivered our letters - then we sung a hymn, & all kneeled �162. before God to bless him for his abundant mercy to us & the mission. Mr. Bingham led. We took tea at Mr. Bingham's - all about the table much as it wd be in America - not a single article, that wd have surprised us there. on sane who were not in - After tea we called At Mr. S's Gov. Adams came in, for­ merly of Hawaii - his appearance did not answer my expectation - his expression was precisely that of a great boy - immensely fat did not say much, Here we learned for the first that Adams was now Gov. of this Island. Where, we asked, is Boki? tom of the Ocean. The answer was perhaps in the bot­ He fitted out an expedition a year ago last Feb. to the Fegee Isis, to get Sandal wood - He went in the Brig Tamehamehk - & another brig the Becket went. On their voyage thej parted, & the Tamehameha has never been heard from since. The Becket had 170 men - the fever got among them, & all died but 20 they returned- We cd see the hand of God in this — Boki had always been the enemy of missionariesWe now learned also that no licenses were given to sell liquor - some sold under cover - but liable to be seized wherever found - the distillery was stopped — all riding on sab. stopped - when this law was first enforced, the foreigners were deter­ mined to break it down. out. They made up a great company & rode The Governor told them, if they rode again he w �163. take their horses — they tried it again & he did as he sd , & all has been still since. More than this, women were prohibited from going to ships & th laws against illicit intercourse enforced. our hearts. This rejoiced But this last regulation greatly tries the mission­ aries in another way — many foreigners now apply to them for marriage to native women - & it is a matter of no small diffi­ culty to know what to do in all cases. When we were ready to return, the missionaries loaded us with love to the sisters & br. D. & loaded the kanakas for us with ohias (an insipid but pleasant kind of apple) oranges, bananas, sweet potatoes, musk & water melons, cake & pies, all of whh we found very welcome to our friends on board, after being confined to sea food for 5 months. Wed. June 8ft1 The first thing that saluted our ears when we awoke was, the chattering of natives - some came on board to sell milk & vegetables & there were no less perhaps than 20 canoes around the ship whh passed on & seemed to be going out to fish. to keep Their canoes all have a bouy attached to them them from turning over. , I intended to have staid on board to pack things & c . & let ladies & other brn. come on shore - but Messrs. Bishop, Clark & Shephard came on board early in the morning, & sd it was agreed that we shd be introduced to the King & chiefs assembled to-day. They thought therefore we had better all go & so we did. �164. The ladies were let down in a chair by a tackle from the yard-arm - & we all reached the shore in safety. new scene for the ladies. Now came a The natives flocked - our bundles & baggage were taken, & a little waggon belonging to the mis­ sion, was ready for the ladies, in whh they all rode - it was drawn by natives — As many got hold as could, & when there was no longer any room to help, some of the naked little ones were contented to lay their hands on the shafts Sc so run along side. The crowd was not so great as we expected. We proceeded to the mission house, (Mr. Bingham’ s) where the mis.n circle was assembled to recieve us - many enquiries to make on both sides - sung - & then prayed. At noon we sepa­ rated to the several families to whh we were assigned, Br. T. to Mr. Bingham’ s- Br. D. to Dr. Judd’ s— Br. J. to Mr. Chamber­ lain's & we to Mr. Clark’ s- the two last in native houses. At half past 2 word came, that all were ready to go to the Kings - we went therefore to Mr. Binghams & all proceeded to­ gether. natives. Some of the ladies rode in the little waggon drawn by C. & myself walked with other missionaries along streets somewhat dusty - fenced sometimes with poles, upright like palisades - sometimes with mud walls - the mud made into squares called dobies & dried. The latter was the fence in front of the kings house, whh I might have said was quite in the N. part of the town. When we arrived, we found the k i n g ’ s gate kept by a military guard ---- some also were patrolling �165. the yard - but they did not dispute our passage. The k i n g ’ s house is thatched in native style, but larger more showy than the houses of the people. 8c Like all the native houses, the lower part tapers up some before it comes to the roof, whh, in this, may perhaps commence 10 or 12 ft from the ground. The ridge pole cannot be less than 50 or 60 ft high - It had green blinds, while the houses of the common people have not even windows- 8c the large, green, folding doors in front, opening outwardly like an American barn, 8c the spacious interior, open to the very ridge gave it something the ap­ pearance of a barn. But here it looks like a palace, cost more labour than many fine houses in America. ing is neat- 8c 8c perhaps The thatch­ under it is a ground-work of matting whh must have cost many years of labour, every fine rush that composed it being tied on separately with a bark string or thread. floor was covered with the finest matting. The It may be about 80 ft square- all open in one room except the N. W. corner whh was curtained off, perhaps for a sleeping or dressing room. A table stood in the middle covered with a plaid cloth such as often used with u s . A mat lay in front of the house 8c the walk in front was covered with black sand. As we entered, the king sat 1/2 the length of the house from the door, facing it in an arm-chair. Kaahumanu prince regent, on his right - other chiefs farther to the right towards the door - Back of the king were Kaikioeva, guardian of the king 8c governor of Tauai, Laanui 8c other chiefs, all sitting flat on the mats, each with a little calabash �to spit in. On the left of the King, stretching towards the door, 8 chairs had been set for the new missionaries. Servants were in attendance, mostly about the door. We were first introduced to Kauikeaouli, the king, a stout young black boy of 17- in blue broadcloth pantaloons - smoke coloured round-about - light vest & Wellington boots - with a heavy watch establishment of gold seals & gold safety chain. He is quite French in his manners, & reminded me very much of many of our spruce College bucks.--- -- Next introduced to Kaahumanu, that monument of divine grace that I have long wished to set my eyes upon- She was dressed in plain black satin, a plaid dress hdkf, white cotton stockings & plain shoes of black morocco. Next to Kekau-luohl - with a similar dress --- & the two last in easy rocking chairs. Next to Kinau, in brown satin. These two are daughters of Tamehameha, & were queens of Rihoriho, as Kaahumanu was of Tamehameha. Then, to Kekau - onohl in purple satin; she was also a queen of Rihoriho - a neice & is also heir of Karaimoku.- We were glad to see in all these chief women much more plainness of dress, & less fine ornaments than we had expected. took our seats. Next introduced to Kaikioeva, when we all Through Mr. Bingham as interpreter, the king gave us his aloha, rejoiced we were come, sd our goods shd be landed as soon as the �167. ship cd come in. The words of all were few - Kaahumanu sd aloha, aloha rrui, love, great love - she rejoiced we had come, &c. --- during some part of our interview she was affected to tears. Others gave us their good wishes. Mr. Bingham then read a letter from Mr. Evarts to the king, whh he had translated, & delivered letters to the other chiefs. We were now introduced to the other chiefs hack of the king & in other parts of the house, among whom were Kearil Ahonui, husband of Kekau - onohi - & Kekua-naoa, husband of Kinau, & general of all the kings forces - & then were re­ quested to communicate to the king & others anything we had to say. speaker. As I was eldest, they looked to me to be I sd "We have come to help in spreading the Gospel among your people - has the Gospel benefitted you already?" '-j^he king replied, "It has, but we have not made all the improvement by it, whh we ought. I sd We think you have done well in receiving it - it will better your condition here & hereafter - that Kaaimoku & Keopuolani have gone to heaven by it, &c. All assented. Br. J. congratulated them on the change of things at this place (Honolulu.) The king s£ We shall abide by that, i. e. by their new measures. X sd we had not heard of it, till we �arrived - were as much rejoiced, as the first missionaries were, at their arrival, that idols were abolished. The king burst into a laugh at the comparison. ----During these & other communications, Gov. Adams came in & with a shaking, jerking step, lugged his ponderous body along through the circle - he expressed his good wishes in Hawaiian, though he can speak English some. He said, God had heard their prayers & brought us safe over the great ocean. Two young chiefs were brought in - Rutha a daughter of Pau-ahi a queen of Rihoriho- & now deador 9 years old.---- She is about 8 The other was Davlda Tamehameha - 4 or 5 years old - son of Kinau, & of course grandson of Tamehameha. In the course of our visit, we viewed the portraits of Rihoriho & Tamehamaru, his favorite queen, who died in England. They hung at the farther end of the building. There is a near resemblance between Rihoriho & Kaui - keaouli. The king requested prayers - we sung a native hymn - then all kneeled - Mr. Bingham prayed first in English - then in Hawaiian the scene was solemn - After prayer Kaahumanu, who is like all the other chiefs corpulent, besides being infirm, finding it hard to get into her chair again, con­ tinued, flat on the mat - this is the easiest posture for all the chiefs. �169 We now returned to Mr. Bingham’ s - Kekauiuohi soon came in & showed great affection for the missionaries, & from Mr. B ’ s she followed to Mr. Clark’ s - She told Mr. Clark "she had come to see the lodging place of the two brethren of you two — " Mrs. C. took her back & showed her the two settees whh were to be put together for us to sleep on. She had called Mr. & Mrs. Clark, her children, & now she sd "she had got two children more"___ She is motherly indeed. Yesterday she sent us a turkey - & to-morrow, she says, she will send us another. She says, "Any thing she has in her house, whh we want, we shall have." She has been in a very responsible situation having brought up the king, & is now one of his guardians. When he was once persuaded by the foreigners to break away from his restraints, 8c no longer lived with her, she followed him with her tears, & had no rest, till she got him back. She appears to be a humble unassuming disciple of Christ. Many members of the chh & perhaps others also have shown their interest in our arrival by sending in their thoughts on paper. They call them their Manao - thought. it a little thought - Some call some a thought of love & c . generally written in a plain legible hand - have now a dozen, 15 or 20 of these. �170. We are told that this way of expressing their good wishes is entirely of their own invention. called to say Aloha — Many have their hanging round the door,.the yard, &c. shows that they take an interest in missionaries. This evening at 4 P. M. was the weekly lecture, & the time for marrying were married — — about 1,500 were present & 5 couple sometimes they have 15 or 20. As in other places, hundreds gave us their hands, & saluted us with aloha. Thur. June 9 ~ Brs-» T. & J. & myself went this morn, on board the ship, whh cannot yet get into the harbour on account of too much wind. The natives rowed us in Kaahumanu1s boat. We spent the day in packing & arranging our baggage, &c. & at night Capt. P. kindly sent a boat to take us back. Frid. June 10*j1 Mr. Clark proposed to me a ride to Manoa, a pleasant valley a few miles E. of this. We went therefore to Kekau - luohi’ s to speak for horses. We found her, Kaahumanu & others sitting on the mats around a roasted pig, whh lay in a long dish, that looked itself like an animal. They had begun without any other implements than fingers to plunder the feet & legs of the pig. were a little dashed at our approach — They but their faces were lighted up with good feelings - Kaahumanu sd she w d send the pig to us --- & immediately a man went to �work, tore off the legs, cut off the head, putting his hands into water every time he touched it. We entered into conversation - Kaahumanu asked if I "had heard of her in my country— " glad to see you." I sd "yes - & I am She sd "we must be quick & learn the language, so that we cd talk with them." very soon on account of ill-health. She retired When we returned we found the pig & had it for dinner. Kekau-luohi1s horses were 5 miles off- but she had them ready for us by noon. At 2 P. M. we started- on our way we called on Kaikioeva- Gov. of Tauai, a mile E. of town found him & his wife very open & friendly - he is like a father to Mr. Whitney. Geo. Sandwich, spent about 19 years in America & returned with the 1—s t missionaries, is one of his train, speaks English very well — appears sensible. He says when Mr. Bingham's house was built, the chiefs kept bad servants on purpose to steal for them - they wd aloha you all day, & then steal your boards at night. Now they punish such servants by making them lay so many rods of stone wall. •As we rode up the valley, whh turns to the N. we found the air cool & delightful. & steep. The mts. on each side were high The one on the W. bare & smoothe some vegetation - on the E. covered with wood & shrubs. The valley was filled with taro patches, bananas, sweet �172. potatoes, &c. &c. natives plenty along the way carrying burdens that w d break down a yankey. Rode to the upper end, & stopped at a grove of Ohia trees with some kukul (Candle)- trees intermixed. We returned before night, & as we entered upon the sandy plain of Honolulu, the air & sun in contrast with Manoa felt hot & burdensome. We were pleased to-day with a visit of Kekau-luohi Conversed by interpreter some. pray to their old Gods? _ priest pray for us now? I asked if she used to She sd No - we used to let the Do you let the priest**pray for you She sd No - the word of God tells us pray ourselves - Do you pray for any but yourself? chiefs, bad chiefs, all the people. learned to read? 6 years ago. Yes for the king, good I asked her when she How old are you? She shook her head - that was a hard question she sd___ prob­ ably about 33 - but has the appearance of one of the very largest matrons of 50 or 60 in America - if it wd be pos­ sible to find one of her size - perhaps it w d not. They generally reckon their age by the kings, wars, & c . I asked, "did you learn to work, when young? work was then tabu to the chiefs - No - Now like to work some." Mrs. Clark asked her to send us a bedstead, saying when we were gone, she wd return it- "gone" she sd "where going?" C. sd perhaps to some other Island. I asked where she wd Mrs �173. have us go? She sd , if I stay here, want you sh^- I go to Molokai (whh she owns) want you to go. If She says, many villages there, & people wd come to meeting. I sd are not people in Hawaii dark - don't they need teachers? - She sd "yes but if I go to Molokai, I think I shall make fast to one teacher. Sat. June 1 1 . The trades from N. E. set in about time we landed - Ship not able to get in yet. It has rained some almost every day --- ther. between 70 & 80. but heat not oppressive---Kekau-onohi called to-day - is much attached to Mr. Richards having resided at M a u i . We have spent these few days in picking up now & then a word of the language, & sometimes conversing some thro, an interpreter — All as to understand the natives is yet total darkness - we hope soon to begin in better earnest to learn the language. We have great occasion to bless God for putting us into a family whose feelings are so congenial with our own that we have a retired room - & for health, especially of Mrs. B. — salutary — been afraid that fruit on land would not be She is almost constantly when awake, & some­ times till 10 or 11 at night, eating oranges, lemons, Tama- �I 174. rinds, ohias, watermelons, muskmelons, pineapples, yet no hurt seems to follow. 8cc. & She seems to enjoy our sit­ uation here in all respects except one very industrious 8c to her very poison. The fleas are They have not yet annoyed me much. S a t . June 1 2 ~ Clear & pleasant to-day. This was our first Sab. on land - but as to what we shd see at this place among the natives our curiosity was already grati­ fied. At 9 the appointed hour for meeting the broken bejll ^ung 8c we went to the chh. out 4,000 people. It is 196 ft long & will hold ab­ But when entered the yard a crowd was going away - about as large as leaves most of the chhs in our native land at the close of their service. The house was filled - the remainder were going to the schoolhouse whh holds perhaps 1,000 or more. Mr. Chamberlain Dr. Judd, attended with them there. Mr. Bingham preached at the chh from 1 John 4:10. "Herein is love," 8ec. There was very good attention though the services were long — — about 2 hours. ---- - 8c �175 The singing was sweet. The language is made up so much of vowel sounds that it makes altogether sweeter melody than Eng. can do --- the pronuncia­ tion is so uniform - every letter having the same invariable sound, that those of us who had just arrived were able to join the Choir. Br. T. preached in Eng. "Lord remember me," & c . Mr. Bishop preached in native P. M. from Heb. 9.22 "and without shedding of blood is no remission." ed services & dined with went out to Mr. Allen's a mile & a.half, where a meeting had been appointed — attended- a few only a part understood Eng. to whom I spoke — Br. C. to rest in their own tongue. �� 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 Baldwin Family Journals 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 Baldwin, Dwight - Journal - 1830-1831 Description An account of the resource Typescript Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource If you would like permission to publish or reproduce this material, please send your requests to archives@missionhouses.org Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library at the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/792a48b71b28e5e57d82776e7a3caccc.pdf 770dc482ea7f59d106d6abcbed7e6057 PDF Text Text JOURNAL AT THE SANDWICH ISLES, by Rev. D. Baldwin,M.D. VOL.2^. �Rev. Dwight Bald'in,1847 (regarding this picture, Mr.' illiam A.Baldwin wrote to Miss Mary C.Alexander from his home in Niles,Calif.inl951, "This morning I mailed to you ..... the negative of the copy of the picture of our grandfather which stands above our mantle here, - which,as you know, is a painting done in Honolulu by one J.B.Knapp in 1847. My father told me that Knapp was just a roving individual who joined the crew of vessels simply to he able to get around to see the vorld, and thnt portrait painting was one of his hob­ bies.") �Vol. 2^. journal at the Sandwich Isis. Honolulu Teus. June 14±*i When we found ourselves on the shores of Oahu everything vas new - Nothing reminded us of our native land except the friendly facesf & comfortable houses of the missionaries. Honolulu is a ^ a n d y plain, covered with brown hay houses, not very compact however, but which extend a mile or more from E. to W. The houses are generally enclosed by a fen^e of poles upright - or a wall of mud - forming a yard or garden. The Hau, a tRee much like our lumbardy poplar, but not so high, is to be found in every part of the village & forms all the shade there is from any thing that grows. Bananas are seen scattered in the gardens - & cocoa-nut trees here & there in groves along the shore. Water & musk - melons also grow - but none of these wd flourish on this sandy soil & under this burning sun, were not water brought down in ditches from the Mts. and directed to different parts of the village - The natives depend chiefly on the valley for their food - These are rich. Two of them are in sight opening towards the village - Manoa E. - & another Pauoa. N. of this. They are filled with kalo (taro) patches - bananas - sweet potatoes-and other less useful herbage. also of the kukui(candle There are groves tree & the ohia (or Sand. Isl. apple) Punch bowl Hill is a considerable ig&R. between these - barrenwas once without doubt a volcano - & is now mounted with cannon & a few native huts - originally raised there to defend the people from the missionaries I ! i �The other'-acts-. whh rise back of the plain seem somewhat green - most of them bare - others have shrubbery - They serve no other purpose than as a range for the cattle, horses, & goats, whh run at large in great numbers, especially the last. The mission establishment is quite the E. part of the town. The missionaries we found living in far more comfortable style than we expected - Mr. Bingham & Dr. Judd live in the old miss, house a convenient frame building - Mr. Shephard in a good stone house & the printing establishment is in a stone building - i n any of these you might sus-pect you was in the U.S.A. - Mssrs. Chamberlain and Clark live in native houses & we occupy a similar one whh Mr. Clark has used as a study. But they are larger & built in a style altogether superior to anything we had expected to see. Over the crosswork of poles or bamboo reads, & under the hay thatching is a laying of flags thick together whh makes the house as neat as one cd. wish - & the ground whh is covered with dry sand, is spread with firm & neat mats. Their tables we find furnished with articles from our native land, such as bread, & pork or beef - with the addition occasionally of taro or bananas fried, & almost always of the sweet potatoe, whh is good - but not quite so rich as those of Caralina. The chiefs send in many presents at this time on account of the new teachers & the general meeting - such as ohias, melons, -. fowls, taro, b a n a n a s , S o that these are litteral^y days of plenty. A large herd of cattle (containing several yoke of oxen beside cows) furnish this station with mil^ & some butter. At Kau^i(Tau%i) �they have a large flock of goats as well as some cows - & they have both cows and goats at the other stations. The cows are small- brought from the Spanish Main, & there are small horses from the same region in abundance on this Island. - Oranges & Tamarinds grow at Kau*d - the former also at & the Irish potatoe is found there too. We have plenty of oranges, Tamarinds, lemons & sugar cane from Kau^i, since we came. From the sugar cane natives under the direction of Mr. Whitney manufacture molasses. Everything as to productions shows us we are in a forreign land; & the people as as the plants. Their constant chattering in a strange tongue - their running naked hither and thither, engaged in employments, we have never seen or seldom in our native land, such as drawing their chiefs or loaded with calabashes etc., none of these remind us of home. But the custom whh has struck me as strangest of all, is that of the women riding horseback, in the same position as men ride in our land. They are fleet and expert horsemeR? One day as we were standing in the street, two of them rode by, one after the other, at full speed, & yet so perfectly at their ease that they bowed smiling to us as gracefully as any trooper, & gave us their aloha (love) as they passed. Wed. June 15^4 We were invited this evening to tea at Mr. Bingham's & for the first time in our lives had the honor of taking tea with a king(Kauikeaouli). One wd say this sounded like a great honour. So we considered it - but had any of our countrymen had a glance at us, they might not have thought so. They wd have seen a long �table surrounded by 8 or 10 missionaries & their wives, besides Capt. Parker - & between Capt. P. and Mr. Bingham, a stout, robustlooking black boy about 17 years old. He appears modest in Company, said little, nothing more than to answer questions, & evidently paid great defference to the missionaries. Sat. June 18. The brn having last Tues. from the other Islands all except Mr. Gulick, the week has been spent in business of the gen*** meeting. We have had frequent calls from the chiefs & often been much interested. They love the missionaries & consider them their best friends. But among them all none shows that dignified & majestic air, that fiery glance of the eye, that intelligence & determined spirit, that motherly kindness, & deep interest in religious things, which we see in Kahumanu. She must have been a terrible creature when her tyranical spirit reigned in all its force - but grace has made her another woman. She is dear to all the missionaries, as well as they to her. — Sab. June 19— . As this was communion day, I was called on to give a preparatory lecture last evening to the mission: whh I did from Mat. 5:13. "Ye are the salt of the earth." After the native service at 9 A.M. & an Eng. service at 12, at whh br. Dibble preached, we assembled at 4 P.M. for the communion season, in whh the Mission chh & the native chh at Honolulu were to unite. It was a new scene to us who had lately arrived & I trust interesting to us all. I was sorry my dear C. was not well enough to attend - It is not easy to describe our feelings. To have united with so large a number of missionaries in any part of the world wd �have stirred up feeling in any heart where love to Christ dwells but it was more than doubly interesting to us to sit down & commemorate the dying love of Jesus on these Shores, whh brought innumerable associations to our minds - We remembered, that on this very ground altars once smoked with the blood of human victims, offered to gods that cd not save - here the savage yell had been .4lately heard - here murder, adultery, theft, lying & every other vice had sunk men lower than the brute. But now the Gospel triumphs - its banner waves over all these Islands - the voice of prayer is heard in many habitations. On this about occasion we had before us 4,000 natives silent intent on the scene before them - & among these we saw many trophies of grace of whom we had heard in our beloved native land. Thirty two were admitted to the church & all of them baptised These were arranged in a circle nearest the table, whh was in front of the pulpit - & the chh consisting of about 100 of this place with almost as many more from other Islands were in 4 concentric circles beyond. Kuakini (Gov. Adams) sat in front of the pulpit - Kekau-onohi & Keka^uohi with their husbands a little to his left Kinau farther back - Kaahumanu the most signal as a monument of grace was quite off to the right of the pulpit, in the 2d or 3d row. These all are most absolute in their authority; but here it was interesting to see them apparently rejoicing to have a seat among those taken from all ranks & on a level with them. Gov. Adams was faning himself & so were the others, a work they seldom do on other occasions. After the ceremony of admitting, Mr. Richards made some remarks in the native - I was then called on to pray in English then the bread was distributed - & afterwards Br. Tinker made some �remarks in Eng. & one of the mis's prayed in native before the distribution of the wine. It was evident, that many of the people & the chiefs were deeply interested in this scene. But no one seemed to show a deeper or more intelligent interest than Kaahumanu 30 were propounded at the close of the sacrament - then more than ever Kaahumanu, prince regent of all the islands seemed to forget the many infirmities of the body and turned this way & that as she sat in her easy rocking chair to see them as they rose at the call of their names....I hope we shall not soon forget this scene - It reminded us of the time predicted, when those of every tongue shall gather round the Saviour. Thur. June 23d - The time this week is almost all taken up in the genl meeting - many subjects of deep & vital interest have come up for deliberation. We had a very interesting visit from the prince regent Kahumanu to-day- She came to Mr. C's by 8 o'clock in till some time P.M. morning & staid Her health was better than usual, & her soul seemed awake. I h a v e not been more interested in the conversation of any other native or chief since we arrived than in hers this morning. Mr. Richards had preached a sermon the evening before, called a bold sermon for this nation's rulers, in whh he maintained, that rulers shd rule for the good of the people - I took occasion to ask her how she liked it? She gave a long account of it in native. led only understand by her looks & motions - for she was all engaged - & she concluded by saying it was all (pono) good - She sd they had been tempted to purchase fine things by forreigners, & loaded with debts I asked her, if the other chiefs thought as she did - She sd yes - �but when the temptations came they yielded to them - As she sd this she burst into tears, & bowing her head, sd "Aloha niu ia oukou great love to you - we could none of us refrain from sympathising with her. The extravagance of these rulers has involved them in debts whh they have not now the means of paying & whh make heavy taxes on the peopls. After leaving our room, she called Mrs. C. one side - sd she must give her the silk frock she had on whh she did in spite of all the remonstrances of Mrs. C. who sd she cd not wear so fine a garment, & then she sat in her underdress, till an attendant could bring another dress. She dined with us. After dinner I had but just set down at Mr. Bingham's when she came there & fell into conversation with him about the catholics here. asked her if she prayed about them. They trouble her greatly. I She replied, she did, when alone & with others - & what do you pray for - She replied 1. That they may be converted & be of one mind with us - 2 That God wd in some easy way remove them to their own country to preach there. She sd she had done all in her power to excite others to whose hearts she cd find access to pray for two great things - removal of the Catholics & the conversion of the king - She had spread this desire of her heart from the farther end of Hawaii to Kauai. "Kings are nursing fathers & queens nursing mothers" now-even here. Sat. June 25— . Yesterday was a day of considerable excitement in the village. A Prussian ship arrived going to China. After a boat had come in, they were saluted from the fort, & returned the salute from the ship. They brought presents from the king of Prussia for the king - a rich suit of clothes, etc. sd to be richer than the �suit sent him from Britain. The reasons for this present were, that Kauikeaouli sent a cloak to him some years ago - & also because the king of Prussia took an interest in the establishment of the Gospel here. They brought some little presents, to Messrs. Bingham & Richards from a young Mr. Hoffman, now resident in Prussia who came here some years since in a Russian ship of discovery. He wrote a letter to Mr. B. in English, whh contained many compliments. But what interested us most was, that the king of Prussia the only pious king in the world, had employed his painter, also pious, to execute for the king of these Isis, a likeness of himself & another of Gen. Bucher, as large as life - & with them the painter had sent a very interesting letter which may be of great service to Kauikeaouli & the chiefs of these Islands. In it, he says, I send you these paintings which my Sovereign has ordered me to draw for you. My Sovereign endeavors to serve God, not only by attending chh to hear his word, but by living a Godly life - & we congratulate you that you have reed the Gospel. We read interesting intelligence from your islands respecting the success of the Gospel, & rejoice that you take good care of our brn missionaries. This letter was in English - and Mr. Bingham translated it into Hawaiian in presence of Mr. Grenold, vice consul, as we were told, in a very audible voice. Such language from a foreign court respecting the mis's does not suit forreign residents here. Mon. June 27th. As the missionaries sat deliberating in general meeting today, Kekau-luohi came in with a heavy countenance, & informed us, a man had just come from Waianai, 20 miles W. of this & brought word, that �Boki had landed there in the brig Tamehameha, & 7 ships with him. Unexpected and improbable as such a story was, it nevertheless threw some consternation among us; for we cd not but anticipate the change that must take place here, if he were really come, & to be reinstated as govenor. Many questions were asked to learn how probable the story might be - Two of the mis's went to Kaahumanu's where they saw the man. They returned - One sd it must be true - no native wd dare tell such a falsehood to Kaahumanu - he sd he had seen Boki with his own eyes. The other mis'y cross questioned a little - when he was told that Boki landed Sat. & the 7 ships came in during Sat. night. Br. W. Sd they must be very akamai (skilful) to come in there in the dark - etc. etc. many crooks cd not carry hissbory through. The messenger came first to Liliha, Boki's wife - she sent him to Kaahumanu - & she to Gov. Adams at the fort - When he came to the Gov. he was ordered to stay in the fort, till it was ascertained whether the story was true or false. A man was posted immediately to Waianai - but before he reached the place he learned that the messenger had made his own message. The Gov had him whipped,(or as he sd, "gave him a present") & sent him away. Thurs. June 30. - for the 29 see next pg: As the business of the mission was finished yesterday, to-day the mis's embarked for their several homes. for Kauai (Tauai) in the Mission Packet. Mr. Whitney left this morning This vessel built & sent from Salem (Mass.) for the benefit of the mission, valued at $6,000 was sold to the chiefs at the following price, viz. they engage to furnish the mis's passage free, from one island to another for the length of three months in each year for 20 years to come. a vessel more than 3 mos. - of course they pay like others. If they want �The mis's of Maui and Hawaii left this afternoon in the Becket a brig. on board. We accompanied them to the shore. Mr. Bingham & myself went The deck was covered with natives & their calabashes. While on board, we saw a greater exploit, than I have before seen performed by natives; ( for they generally accomplish every thing by numbers & nothing by skill or strength.) getting a horse on board the brig. It consisted in They first put a large rope round his body - led him into the water beside a canoe - One held his nose fi' over the edge of the canoe while another, in the stern of the canoe, held to his tail - they then pulled the canoe by a rope along side the brig - & now came the demand for skill. Sometimes the animal flounced most furiously striking his forefeet out of water. native at the nose held on desperately. But the When at length, they had hooked to the rope round his body it slipped so far foreward, that it would not raise him - another must be put under to raise the hinder part - A native dived down several times, & at length pulled a rope under - When this was round & hooked to the tatle, they raised him & lowered him into the hold. Wed. June 29. Kaahumanu invited us all this morning to ride out to Manoa in the P.M. to see her. We gave her but little encouragement, not knowing how busy we might be. However before 12 o'clock horses were brought & Kaikioeva's little waggon with his mule. This served to carry Mrs. Baldwin, Tinker, Dibble, & Clark, besides the native driver - either of whom seemed as large as the little mule - Messrs. Bingham, Greene, Clark, Tinker, Dibble, Dr. Judd and myself rode each a Spanish horse, whh are accusttomed to go as on a race - & so we went most of the way - As we were riding, some before others behind the little waggon, at good speed, I remarked that if the chhs who had sent us out cd see us, they wd hardly suspect us to be their mis's. �Many showers sweep down through the vale of Manoa, that never reach the plain of Honolulu, a mile W. of it. We met with such a one after we had entered the valley, whh made us halt to deliberate whether as those on horseback had no umbrellas, we should proceed or ride back out of the rain. Meantime the rain ceased a little & we went on - but soon it poured harder than ever; & we were glad to take refuge in a native hut till the shower was over. This was the first time some of us had been into a house of the common people & there was not a little to amuse us - they were beating poi out doors & did not stop for us or the rain. When the rain was over we pursued our way, having a mile farther to go. As we drew near the house, we saw Kaahumanu sitting on the mat near the door - She cried "aloha" to us, with a tone that assured us we were welcome. When the natives had taken our horses & waggon away, we entered the house - the ladies found a convenient seat on a settee long enough to accommodate the whole. There were 2 single seats The rest of the gentlemen found seats on the elevated part of the matting to one side of the house. As this was only an occasional retreat of Kaahumanu from the heat, she had not brought much furniture a swing-bed one side & a table in the middle of the apartment seemed to make the whole. Kaahumanu informed us, she had not expected us & had made no preparation for us as to food - but sd she had a turkey roasting. After we had conversed -4^gz- a while the turkey came - was set in two dishes on the table - there was also a dish of squid (a kind of fish) & another of baked taro, out of whh last I made my meal. The settee was placed one side for the ladies — gentlemen stood the other - as we drew up, we saw no furniture on the table, but a pile of plates half as many perhaps as there were individuals in our �company - Kaahumanu took a large chair at one end of the table - having changed her dress, while Mr. Bingham was asking a blessing - The whole scene was so novel to us who were new comers, that some cd hardly keep from a burst of laughter. When we were ready to commence, I discovered 3 forks on the table, & one of our company produced a jackknife, so that the carving went on well - but as the turkey was not cooked thro' & had a very different flavour from what it has when roasted in our style, we did not make much havoc with it. About middle of the P.M. we started for home - & Kaahumanu in a chaise with a little duck-legged horse started soon after us - but so furiously did she drive that she reached town rather before us This they say, is her ordinary way of driving - but one object at this time was probably to be in season for Wed. eve'g meeting, st Frid. July 1— alone. For the first time since we landed we feel somewhat The general meeting has been an interesting beginning to our pilgrimage here, though it has engrossed more of our time, than we cd otherwise have spared. The subject, which most nearly interested us, was our location Me they have stationed at Waimea, Hawaii, & Mr. Bishop is to go up for an associate unless some other one shd need to go for health. Br. T. is not located - stays here for the present - Br. D. at Rg&o - Br. J. here. Many subjects of great importance came up among whh were ; intercourse with forreigners, marrying forreigners to native women ( for they resort to this since the late restrictions), the establishment of a "high school", plans to diminish the expenses of the mission, & various others to promote the cause. �Nothing very interesting exists now at any station, though many have been added to the different chhs the last year. T\-.g seems to be the only mission where the people flock too much around the missionary. The great trouble to the mis's seems to be hearing their Manaos (thoughts) whh seem rather hypocritical, & disgusting. Sab. July 3d - Have noticed often with pain signs of indifference in the king, while in the house of God - To-day saw that whh was worse a wish to get away & he actually left with some of his young companions before sermon was ended - He had taken a new seat, by a distant door - His heart was evidently after some project from the first. A bad example for the people! May the Lord forgive & grace prevent the like again! Monday July 4 ^ . The mis's have sometimes, heretofore attended the celebration of our country's independence in this place & we were all invited to the public dinner to-day. But as it was monthly con­ cert & especially as the day is religiously observed in America, & the good wish to do away drinking celebrations, we thought it a duty to decline. Teus. July 5^** There have always been times when supplies have overflowed from native presents. On frid. last the people back agreed to bring in their presents together to-day - whether because of independence or what I know not. About 100 came to bring them, & they paraded as they came in & around Mr. Bingham's back yard. There were 3 goats, 10 pigs, 10 turkeys, about a cartload of vegetables, 20 ducks, 70 fowles, & consisting of Kalo(taro), cabbage, squashes, onions, sweet and Irish potatoes, bananas, melons, ohias, etc. Could their presents be distributed equally thro' the year they wd do much towards furnishing our families; as it is, they are �very acceptable, especially as thay show a regard for the Gospel. But there is great tendency here to selfrighteousness, & it wd not be strange, if many who bring these presents, shd make them a substitute for repentance. Wed July 6 ^ . Just one month since we landed. I have been many times on shipboard interested in the success of tracts & the demand for them - but more here. Several have called for them, mostly sailors - & for fear they shd fail in getting them, have told long & pitiful stories about leaving their ship on acct of sickness, leaving their Bible on board, etc. To-day I was much pleased with one who came, to whom I had given half a doz. tracts some days ago. he must return them. At that time he understood To-day he brought them all back, as neat as when they came from the Depository at N.Y. paying, "he had read them all thro' & had not dirtied them any" - he was much pleased when I gave him a half a doz. more, which I told him to read, & give to some of his brother sailors. I have almost given up the idea of going immediately to Hawaii, We went yesterday to the top of a Mtn 3 miles off to look for a building spot, whh might be a fine retreat from the heat of this place. Four of us went with 3 horses - we rode to the top - found two or three native houses, & were kindly welcomed. a little hut whose ridge pole was full 3^ or 4 feet from the ground they spread a clean mat for us, & we sat down around our box of cake & pie while they furnished us with the largest bunch of bananas I had ever seen. At 1 P.M. we left Honolulu; the therm, then standing at 86° At 1^ we reached the top of Punch bowl Hill, & the therm, fell to �80° - At 2, a little past, we reached the top of Mtn on whh we hoped to find a building spot - called "Huina" "the joining". Therm, was then 74 - At Honolulu at the same time it was still 86 - At 3 P.M. at Huina, (lit. the point where two lines join, because two ridges meet in that summit) the therm, was 71 (had not changed much at Honolulu) - At 4 P.M. a little before the summit it was 73 or 74. our research. We were agreeably disappointed in the object of We not only found the air cool, but the people told us there was water near, vegetation of every sort, was very luxurient & we found ascent so gradual up one ridge, that a cart might be drawn with ease to the top. Kaahumanu says she will build us a house there & one for herself. Mon. July 1 1 ^ . It was a peculiar situation in whh we found ourselces when first landed on these shores - in the midst of a people whose language we could not understand; & yet we understood this was the language in whh, the Lord willing, we were soon to converse, to make known the riches of the grace of God - & to pray to God. It seemed to me for one, that whatever else I might do with the language, I shd hardly ever be able to use it in prayer. We have often wished to break out & communicate some of our ideas to the people without the formality of an interpreter. What has made our darkness more visible is, that the people have been interested in us, & at first gave plenty of their talk, raising the voice louder when they saw we cd not understand. In two things our situation is more pleasant- lst, we begin to attach some ideas to their words & phrases, so that it is not all dark - 2d They have learned, that it is of little avail to talk with us, & so they spare their words. �Today, we have seen a feat whh gives us some idea of what people do in other parts of the world. We were going for a walk about sunset - when we reached the gate, a man on horseback was near, leading a bullock with a rope round the neck & horns - we thought nothing of it, till Mr. B. on the wall across the way, cried we w^e^not safe - & must retreat & shut the gate. We then perceived that the rope was fastened to the horn of the saddle, & that the animal whh they were taking round to slaughter for the king was not a willing victim - he bounded most furiously, & soon broke loose from the horse - & then the throng of natives ran higher and thither just as if a lion was after them, & the bullock retreated again to Mise'y yard - It was one which had been brought from the Spanish Main, when young, & had run wild on this Island they drove him in with our herd. We now had an oppurtunity of seeing him caught again, - Several rode in, each with a rope coiled round the horn of his saddle. Soon one was thrown over his horns & neck, & he was a captive, as before. Two horses were fastened to him - one behind - the other before^ the latter proceeded through the gate, - the others spurred behind - Sometimes the animal held back - but it availed him nothing - for the horse was from the Spanish mgt&n - the rider also was native of S. America, - & both understood their business well. When the beast held back, the horse stood braced forward, as strong as he. When he bounded forwards furiously the horse was in an instant upon the run to keep clear of him, & save all the headway he made & when he stopped, the horse stopped turning partly round to watch the movements of his prisoner. Several times, he started off sideways, in a wild run, but as often as he did this, the rider by a dextrous movement, �threw his feet from under him with the rope, & he came from his run to his side hard enough to dash him to pieces. This gave us some idea of the manner in whh they take these animals in So. America. Mr. Bihgham says, he has seen many of them caught at Waimea, on Hawaii, where they run wild in abundance. Wed. July 20^ Yesterday was examination day for the schools in the district of Honolulu. The horns were sounding all the morning round the village, & adjacent region, to call the schools together. At 9 o'clock we went to the large chh whh was already crowded - & very soon the examination eommenced. Each teacher appeared with his school or class - The missionaries began with those nearest the pulpit, & as fast as the classes were examined, they filed off out of the chh to make room for others, whh came in in single file, school after school, till it seemed as if we sh have all the population of the Island. It was not a little amusing to see the appearance they made. It is their way on such occasions to do their utmost in way of dress. Some of them had bundles of tapa, wound round them, whh they held up on each with their arms & not without labour - some of the smaller ones especially, I thought had quite as much as they could carry. - Some had costly wreaths of birds' feathers round their necks or heads - others had vines or banana leaves round their necks - & one I noticed whose head was decorated with corn tops. The teachers & headmen of the schools were generally dressed in American style & appeared very well Upwards of 2,000 scholars were examined on Teus. Among all there was a very small proportion of children - They were mostly youth & those in middle life. The king & chiefs set a good �example here to the people - they were most of them present & were examined. Kaahumanu was examined in the morning, The other chiefs with the King's school at 3 in the afternoon. the most interesting of all the schools. This was It contained not only the young king who was present, but many young men, whom he keeps round him & several chiefs of high rank. In all 36 females, & perhaps 100 men - It is taught by Tahiti, the S. sea Islander, sent here by the London Miss. Society. Another interesting class was one Dr. Judd has attended to occasionally- about once a week - altogether young men, & all members of the chh. All of these were examined in reading - some in spelling some exhibited their writing. Few, perhaps I may, none, except a few individuals have gone beyond these branches - The mission have not been able to furnish books. To-day there was an exhibition in the chh - no parade or show several, among whom was Gov. Adams & two or 3 other chiefs exhibited their own compositions i,e spoke them, & appeared very well. They were mostly upon the time of dark hearts, state of things then, & the better time of light hearts now. The king was expected, but not being prepared, did not attend. This evening at lecture in the chh, being the time for marrying, besides six couple of common natives, there were, two couple, who were favourites of the chiefs. They were dressed out in about as fine style as Americans wd have been on a similar occasion. These couples were married, each singly ; the other six, as usual, under one ceremony. Wed. Aug.3d. This people are a simple hearted people, have known little about protecting their rights - But they begin to learn. Ever �since we arrived they have been at work building a wall to shut the cattle out from the vallies & confine them to the region of the village. The part W. of Punchbowl hill is almost complete. Yesterday & today the people have been called to the other part E. of the hill, & 2 m. E. of this place. Kaahumanu, the king, & all the chiefs were there to work or superintend. It was pleasing to see, very early in the morning, the crowds of natives that thronged the way, going out, with calabashes & other implements, some to stay thro the day, others perhaps to camp down for many days. Men, women, children, boys, girls, all carry stone. They have horses plenty & might have oxen, but all the work is done with the human sinews. This will abridge the range of our herd, much to our inconvenience - Mr. Marini's large herd must have some other quarters - but still we rejoice in it as an improvement to them whh we may hope will be followed by others. To-day Mr. Dibble & wife embarked for Hido in the Packet Mr. Chamberlain. We all met at Mr. Bingham's to commend them to God. This evening held our weekly pr. meeting at Mr. B's - It was an object of interest to me that Kaahumanu was present tho she cd not understand a word. We sang, "Where Satan reigned in shades of night" & "Lions & beasts of savage names, "Put on the nature of the lamb, & she was a living example of their truth. Frid. Aug. 5 It is pleasing to see the presents sent in from the chiefs & others for food - both as they are often very much needed & as they show a willingness in the chiefs & people to have the gospel cost them something. But I have been most pleased when presents came from the king - he has around him a set of young men what, with himself, shape their course as to Gospel restraints too �much like young bucks in America; & besides, he is much exposed to the influence of unprincipled forreigners. But he often sends in his presents of food sometimes liberal ones - this afternoon he sent 400 fish to each family at this station - i.e. 2000 in all, worth perhaps in the market 20 or 25 dollars. This shows that he does not despise the missionaries, & gives us more hope, that he may yet be brought to love the truth. . 1. 1- Mon. Au^} 8 We are frequently pleased with presents from the natives as well as chiefs - They never appear to better advantage than when bringing their tribute of affection to their religious teachers whether it consists of some eatable or a mere aloha. Their simplicity & willingness to do all they are able to aid in the good cause is truly interesting & gives us hope that while they impart temporals many of them at least will gain spirituals. Br. Clark has lately had many applications to dedicate the native chhs, he being now able to go out on the Sab. on account of the new mis's who preach in Eng. & he meets with signs of encouragement & returns with testimonies of their kindness. Last Sat. he went to Waipio 12 m. W. of this for this purpose - had a great cong. on the Sab. & many expressions of love and interest among the people. He went in a canoe - but returned horseback. Everything the mis's'y needs is at his disposal - the people not excepted. The canoe returned loaded with presents - 1 large hog - 4 pigs - 1 duck - 25 fowls - 2 pieces of Kapa(tapa) & many bundles of potatoes, amounting to perhaps 1^ bis - & all perhaps to 12 dols. or more. Wed. Aug 1 0 ^ . Twelve couples were married this eve'g at chh. after service - & all appeared well as to behavior - well too as to dress if we except one couple who were uncomfortably loaded down with Kapa. �There is now in harbour a vessel from Baltimore U.S. whh will return to America by way of Canton, by whh we must write. A ves. has also arrived from the Soc. Isis, today, bringing a letter for Mr. Bingham, from Rev. ChS. Barff mis'y there. He writes that a water spout accompanied by a whirlwind had taken off the roof of their -^hapel, that two of the Isis., were then at war, originating as usual, in family disputes ( fam's of chiefs), that they had been successful in planting native teachers on the Navigators' Island, & that the word of God was making slow & noiseless progress in their Islands. We bless God for all good news respecting his work, & hope that such terms as " alow & noiseless", do not indicate, as sometimes, a want of spirituality among them. T hur. Aug.11. To-day a letter was rec'd from Mr. Crock one of the first mis's to the Soc. Isis. Port Jackson, preaching & teaching. He had removed & settled at He mentions the expedition of some of the mis's, in which they succeeded in settling native teachers on several Islands, and clusters, among whh were Tongatabao & the Savage Islands. We have now begun to recite regularly every day to Mr. Bingham the native language - & have made so much profiency in speaking that it is not so distressing to meet a native. Wed. Aug. 17th. evening. We have held our weekly prayer meeting this We find them to be very profitable seasons for the soul. We do not lack at present either for subjects for prayer or of thanksgiving. Among the latter we may mention the addition of two little sons to the station - one of Br. Tinker born sab. eve'g the 1 4 ^ _ ^^e other Mr. Bingham's, Teus. morn. - both the mothers doing well. blessing. The Lord enable us to remember him in every �Frid. Aug 19 . Today it was proposed to visit Waititi, as the chiefs are now there. The ladies rode in the little waggon at 2'p^H. - br. C. & myself waited till 5, & walked -When we arrived all the ladies and chief women were gone to Poalima - soon returned They gave us an interesting account of the meeting. Kaahumanu spoke in an interesting manner, & prayed - her prayer mostly for the king. Kinau spoke and prayed - Kekau - luohi spoke - Mrs. Clark read a chap. & they sang once. Kaahumanu was rejoiced to see us, but minamina(regretted) much she had not previgus notice to prepare for us. hardly eat. She felt so much regret at tea, that she cd. We took tea, outdoors, sitting f^at on the mats - Gov. Adams came while tea was serving & took a seat - the trains of the three chiefs were seated in a long group feasting on poi some of our company remarked that this looked the most like Sand. Isis, of anything we had seen. Br. C. asked a blessing & after tea returned thanks. We were all much pleased with our visit & returned home by the light of a pleasant moon. Aug. 21, Sabbath. As sab. breaking has been prohibited here, riding stopped on the holy day, we haA hoped not to witness any open profanations. But the heaven daring sab. breaking sp't has only been pent up in the bosoms of forreign residents here, & they let it have-bi&at if there is only an occasion. Today we have heard frequent firing down in the village & have been surprised to learn, it was the celebration of King Wm's birthday, on board a vessel belonging to Capt. Cole in the harbour. We learn, that one man had his face badly burnt by the firing, & another to avoid the same, jumped overboard, & lost his watch. But we hope they will in future, have �more than these little judgments to deter them from such doings We hope the chiefs will let them know the laws. How wonderful, that these Islanders lately in total darkness shd now keep the Sab. & men from Chr. lands, who have been taught it all their lives set it at nought. Aug. 22d. M o n . We have frequent occasion to mention the kindness of our heavenly Father. This day we have had an unusual token of it in supplying temporal comforts. The brn at Kauai sent us a large supply of oranges - nearly half a bushel to each of the 8^ families at this station. Sat. Aug 27.(Manoa) This day went with Br. C. to Waikele 12 miles W. of Honolulu. On our way down to Honolulu village, we met Kaahumanu & her train going to Manoa. We took a double canoe - 5 or 6 men with the head man of Waikele paddled us - we found it much more pleasant than a journey by land cd be at this hot season. It was very pleasant as we proceeded along the Isl. to see the valleys, beyond the plains, opening between the Mts. not only as affording interesting scenery but as filled with vegetation & people. After going W. perhaps 7 or 8 miles, we entered an inlet, whh. winds, in many directions, & has many fertile settlements on its different ramifications - vis. Waipio, Waiawa, Honouliuli, &c. As we sailed, sometimes near the shore, we saw many of the oysters of this country, & many canoes filled mostly with women gathering them while we were deliberating whether to go & get a supply of oysters, a canoe came out from some distance to meet us. The women, whose face was full of interest we found to be the wife of John Ii - she �supplied us with as many oysters as we needed during our stay at V. - As we approached Waikele, the kalo and banana plantations looked pleasant ; & more so after we entered the narrow river, & were sailing along side of them. On our arrival we were taken to the meeting house lately built, for the friday meeting of the women. One end of it was curtained off, & a place raised in each corner with mats for us to sleep. We found our quarters very; & what made it more so, was a disposition in the people to supply every necessary. There was a cook-house in one corner of the yard - potatoes were brought in, & fowls, & they killed a hog. Our native cooked for us, & we had the mats spread in the open synagogue for a table & chairs while we ate; tho. they brought in two chairs for us to use at other times. We unitedly implored God's blessing on us while here, as well as thanked him for mercies. at 5 P.M. in the m'ys house not far off. We had a meeting Before it, two couples came to be married - 8 after meeting, the people gathered into our yardMr. C. addressed them on the subject of marriage & its duties, & married another couple. While at ^ a ^ K e k a u - onohi & her train came to attend meeting with us, having heard 3 or 4 miles off of our arrival. It was very pleasant to have her present, as besides our social devotions, it gave us an opportunity of morning and evening prayers with quite a congregation during our stay. On the Sab. the people flocked from 3 or 4 neighboring settlements - a konk shell blown in different parts of the settlement announced the time of meeting, whh was 9 A.M. & 4 P.M. The house, holding probably 1,000 was crowded full and about half as many more without. As I looked out the window, back of the minister, there was quite a congregation sitting on the weeds. They tied their �hdkfs. from one weed to another to ward off a beating sun. They gave good attention, and we hope good was done. Sab. evening. The headmen present gave us an account of 4 men at Waipio, who had been drinking awa:(an narcotic plant formerly used all over the Islands - The roots bruised and put in cold water, make a drink whichh intoxicates with less quantity than rum). had turned the men out of the Poalima Frid. night meeting. They It was distressing to hear that any of the people still pursued a practise whh, had well nigh ruined the nation. But I was pleased to see, in those present, a real temperance spirit. I asked, "Why don't they destroy all the awa?" at whh. they started up and sd - "Hookuli." "They won't listen to the good." An old man sd. "It ought all to be burnt - for the word of God said, "Every tree whh. bringeth forth not good fruit is hewn down and cast into the fire." As I had never seen this deadly plant, I engaged the men to bring me some in the morn. - they did - As I held it, Kekau - onohi asked with some interest, "if I was going to plant itR I sd. - no - too much like rum - She sd - "not like rum - worse." At 7 A.M. we started for home - when nearly ready, the people gathered in with presents - they brought us potatoes - 2 hogs, 1 or 2 ducks and perhaps 50 or 60 fowls, a part of whh we took with us in the canoe. It was pleasing to see their interest, as they throng the shore and all cried Aloha - as the sudden stroke of six paddles gave our canoe full sail. We reached Honolulu in about 4 hours - walked to Manoa, and were thankful to find friends all well. Mon. Sept. 5^ Today for the first since we left America have we seen a ship bound directly home - One came to anchor in the outer harbor and we soon learned it was the Columbus, Capt. Osborn, of New Bedford and will sail for home in ten days. Capt. 0. says he �spoke the Milo the 6th of Aug - whh left here in June - they had been very successful, having taken 500 brls of oil - but he could give no news from the New England. Thurs. Sept. 8 th - Today two natives came in looking somewhat above common people. converse a little. As the family were out, I endeavoured to The oldest sd, he was from Waimea on this Island. The other lived here. As I was about Br. C. came and sd do you know, who this is? pointing to the old man. I sd no. it is Hewahewa, the former high priest of the Islands. 60 yrs +gioid. When asked the question, He replied, He is about many years old? he sd, like others, he did not know, he had not counted them; but sd he was so high(2^ or 3 ft) when Capt. Cook came. I was much interested at this unexpected sight of the old man, but a meeting of the Brn just now prevented my holding any conversation with him. Sab. Sept. 11th was 2 Pet. 1:10.11. This day was communion - the text in the morn, "Brn. give diligence to make your calling and election sure." & there was many things calculated to give interest to the occasion but some circumstances gave me pain instead of pleasure - It was evident in the morning that the chief & some others were dressed more than common. I cd conceive the reason. I studied at first before It reminded me of Peter's words: Let it not be that outward adorning." They did it probably to honour the holy ordinance. I wish they had no evidence that fine dressing was one way to honour God in his house. Admitting twenty members, and other parts of the service protracted the time till it was quite dark and obliged some parts to hurried, and took off much of the interest. or 8 were prepounded for next communion. Seven �In the evening attended the meeting in the village at the house of Mr. Colcord, whh has been established, and I hope, profitable to a few for many weeks. Preached from Prov. 9:10 - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. On our way to meeting, we had the company of two sailors of the Columbus, a whaleship. It has been out for 27 months, in the most laborious of all employments, one too, where the men are exposed not merely from night-watching and rain, but in their work, to wet and cold and heat, without ard. apt. - and yet they have not had a man sick for three days during the whole time. Wed. Sept.14-^ Today we fitted off, for the first time by a direct opportunity letters to our friends by the ship Columbus, of New Bedford, Capt. Osborn. It has filled us with labour for several days past; but it gives us sincere gratification, that we have at last ample communications on the way to our friends to show them, how good and kind the Lord has been to us, to quiet all the anxieties they may have had respecting us, for almost a year, and whh must necessarily exist for several months to come. Thurs Sept.22home soon. We The Lord speed the ship. Several ships have come into harbour, bound for feel the need of great grace, that we may improve these multiplying opportunities for the good of our friends aad the chh. It is no small gratification to us also, that our friends will be especially busy at this time, in preparing communications for us respecting themselves, and the word of the Lord around them, a&d thro.the land. This week we have been more diligent than usual in reading and endeavouring to write the native tongue, and rejoice, that some light breaks in by degrees. �Today a company of 8 Indians, of the Kigane tribe, on the N.W. coast, called to see us. They were brought here by Capt. Taylor, who took them to hunt for him on the coast of Calafornia. They had broad features and much expression in their looks^ One of them spoke Eng. a little. We tried to converse with them about God, whose name, in their tongue, is Shilany - We Longed much to tell them about Jesus, and salvation - but cd not make them understand. They remembered Mr. Green, who spent some time in their territory. Sab. Sept. 25— Twelve of the Indians aforementioned attended our Eng. Service today - They sat in one row of chairs - showed great gravity and gave profound attention to the first part of the sermon some of them to the close, tho others whispered occasionally - their whispering was evidently upon what they saw & heard. We cd not but lift up our prayer, that they might soon hear the gospel in their own tongue & be saved. Teus. Sept.27-- We had the satisfaction t&day of seeing the bark Louisea bearing away from the Isl. and bound for New York - bearing letters to our friends - This is the 2^ direct conveyance we have had, since we left our beloved homes. This day also the brig^Capt. Kelly left for the Soc. Isis, with Capt. Hill, and Gen. Miller passengers. with much firing of &anon. Their departure was attended Gen. Miller has commended himself by intelligence And politeness to d.l of us, but his notions on religion are too loose and indefinite, to allow of his forming a very perfect idea of the controversy between light & darkness at these Isis. Perhap also, it would not be going beyond the truth, to say that his practise corresponds with his principles; but he has been a champion in the service of Peru and is much praised in England. �He applied to Mr. Chamberlain for tracts - may they be ________ to his soul, so that he shall not be found wanting in the great days! Oct.15^ Sab. This has been a day of some interest to me, as I have not been wholly confined at home, as I have been sometimes. Soon after breakfast, went with samil Br. J. to se the Gov. and converse^ with him on several subjects relating to the morals of this place. We found him very affable and apparently glad to see us - reclining on a mat, with his wife and lazy train around him. After leaving the Gov. we walked around the wharves - Soon had an opportunity of conversing with some o4her hardy sons of the Ocean. Among others, we found the 2^ mate of the Matilda, a London whaleship, sitting in the stern of his boat, no ways inclined to go into the town for grog. While standing near him, D.O. a rum seller, came along, and rallied him on knocking off drinking brandy etc. to whh he made little reply - but it gave me an opening to commend him, and say a word about the snares set for poor sailors here. As Capt. G's boat of the Griffin was just shoving off, he gave orders for the men to have their dinner and grog. Br. J. asked a man in it, if he was not one, who had applied for tracts - he replied he was, and br. J. gave him a parcel. But he had no sooner, cleared the shore, than we had the mortification of seeing him scatter them into the deep. The 2^ mate above named was so kind as to go with his boat and gather up a part, and br. J. went out with another boat and gathered up the rest whh were scattered at some distance, and brought them to land that he might dry them for soma poor souls, that wd value their context. Many stood about the shores with sneers - and we had other proof of depravity and the need of Gospel truth; but it was comfortable to us to see in those, who evidently hated the truth, misgivings of conscience, while we testified �our love to it, and we returned praying, that God wd follow all with good. Thur.s.0ct . 2 0 ^ Br. J. continues his labours among the seamen & forreign residents of this place, & finds much encouragement, as sees some exhibitions of hatred to the truth. as well Several English ships now lie in the outer roads, to some of them tracts & other books have been given. There is also one American ship, the Clarkson, Capt. Bunker whh had, when them came in, only one Bible on board, and that in the cabin. Some of the men begged for iracts and school books, one wished for ^___ — — . ^ and Br* J* promised a Bible for the steerage and another for the forecastle; though there was only one on hand; the second he expected to beg or borrow, ifhen the Rambler of Nantucket came in a few weeks since, they had spoken the W°*. Tell of N. York owned by Jacob Barker, and supplied with a few tracts. The Wm. Tell had not a Bible from stem to stern. M o n . O c t .23- After preaching to an unusual number of seamen yesterday, we thought it might be well to visit some in town today. Our principal object was to see some of the spt. retailers and converse with them on the subject of enticing seamen from meeting on Sab. by their poison cups. The first, we called on, though called an Un­ principled man, treated us very decently - wd not promise to close his bar on Sunday - but promised not to sell after this year. At the 2^ grog-house, we found the keeper and another drunkard playing cards. Soon a gang of 10 or 12 drinkers came in for their 11 o'clock dram. They talked loud and in a boasting style, reviled religion, swore some, but, what was gratifying to us, grew more tame - and what was more pleasing, though we staid till noon, and they often gave hints of their errand, they did not get their drams; showing, they were either afraid of the laws of the missionaries as they called them, or ashamed �of their practice. They finally got rid of us by having us sent for to visit two sick sailors that lay near, whh we gladly complied with. _ Wed.Oct. 25^ of Mr. _____ _ Today Br. J. and myself went to Mr. Jones on request to refute two slanders circulated against him probably st because he came on a ship carrying missionaries; - viz. 1— that he had been mutinous, and continued unwilling to return to his duty; and 2^ that the Capt. had suspected him of stealing liquor from the missionaries. Mr. J. the consul, we had not seen before. He treated us with much show of politeness - showed a smiling face, but it is too evident, that daggers are in his heart. F r id.Nov. 4^ the earth, in furnishing for the comfort of the body, so many fruits on our tables. variety, God has dealt kindly with us here in these ends of Surely our friends in America cannot boast a greater although we have not always the same with theirs nor in general those so richly flavored. In addition to such as are common here two days since, Kekau - luohi sent us in 1^ apples from the N.W. coast, whh had apple-taste in them enough to remind us of the orchards we had left. T&day we have a few figs sent from Kupehu on Hawaii by Mr. Ruggles, whh are as good as those in market in the U. States. Sat.eve.Nov. 12 We see in the present state of this people, many things to remind us of their former degradation; but today we have had at this station something new to bring this before us. Three of their awful looking idols have been brought in, - two being caricature figures of men, and the other of a woman. So thorough was the destruction of idols here, that they can rarely be procured now, though many ships wd he glad to take them as curiosities. These had been hid in a cave; and being discovered there, the owner carried them away and buried them, perhaps with some superstitious fears of destroying them; litterally �fulfilling that prophecy, Isa.2:19. "And they shall go into the holes of the rocks, and into the caves of the earth, for fear of the Lord" etc. < S&b.Nov.26 This day myself and companion have a louder call to be grateful to God than at any other time since we landed here. After being in labour 36 hours, perhaps we may say 60 hours, the Lord brought her safely through at 4 o'clock this morning; and we have now a little son lent us to train up for him. event, We were full of anxiety as to the so that sleep fled from us, - and towards the last our expectations were small of having a living child - but all our fears were disappointed - and more than our hopes realized - I hope, we are in some measure grateful, and shall show our gratitude by training him for the Giver. He has been made a subject of our prayers many months; but we feel that now there is need of more fervent and per­ severing prayer; for now we know he is to be immortal. Sab.Nov. 28^ Felt better today for preaching than I expected after three nights watching. Had a comfortable season at 11 A.M. and somewhat so in the evening, tho. no preparation -*____ . it was pleasing to see several sea-Capts present in the evening service we had not seen before: 4 stopped after meeting. Sab. whaling was introduced. Among other matters I feared I had offended them, as they seemed to recognise no obligation to observe the Sabbath. They all sd they caught more whales on Sab. than on any other day; and therefore, the practise must be right. Waimea, on Hawaii. Friday Jan.13^^ 1832, th On the 4— of this month after two or three days hurling to get all ready, we left Oahu in the Packet. Our brethren there were then in some perturbation, on account of the wicked doings of the king. �Our passage was far more pleasant than we had expected. Two days brought us to Lahaina, where we spent Sat. aud Sab. very pleasantly with our brethren and sisters. We were sea-sick most of the way to Lahaina and expected to be so all the voyage - but happily were not. On monday, we reembarked for Kailua, whh we reached Teus. evening; and as Mr. B. was ready to accompany us, we sailed again for Ka&aihae Wed.noon, and reached it Thur^morn. - All the day we spent in landing our effects, preparing to ascend to this place the next morn. In the mean time, horses were brought down for Mr. B. and myself, and the cart also - and men came down to carry up our light baggage. Mr. Young kindly gave us the use of his place near the water, where, after commending ourselves to God, we found a very comfortable lodging during the night. In the morn., all our thoughts were turned towards Waimea. Mrs. Baldwin led the way in her rocking chair, aad the babe in her lap, mounted on the shoulders of 4 Waimea men who marched up with good speed in about 5 hours. The natives followed, as they received the baggage, some with small trunks on their backs, some with kettles, bags, etc, etc, - Mrs. Bishop and the children in the cart, and Mr B. on horseback started an hour after. - I staid behind another half hour, to see that the baggage; was all rightly disposed of, & then took myself & what I could conveniently manage on a Spanish horse. I out-travelled the rest - passed them all & saw all the novelty of the whole group. Mr.B. & family I passed one third of the way up - Mrs. Baldwin half­ way up - whom I accompanied a while, but rode ahead, & reached the station first. On arriving here we found the headwoman & many others preparing fowls & other food for us, & they gave us a warm reception. We were much interested, & with nothing more than to see those who had others under their command at work. �S^&&er6h Jan.15 We had prepared for this day and looked forward to it with interest - wishing to see our future field of labour assembled together. About 1500 attended - were silent & attentive. After the morning service, we formed almost the whole congregation into a &ab. school and gave them a lesson for the next Sabbath. Sab. Jan. 22^. We had a driving S.W. storm ,called here a Kona, and very few attended meeting. Sab.Jan 29th Today more pleasant, and about 2500 were at meeting. As the people of Waipio ar^ at work here, it makes the congregation larger than we may ordinarily have. Sab. Feb. 5^ This week has been appointed to examine all the schools of this district and the two neighbouring one of Kohala and Hamakua. This has brought many here; besides Hoopili Wahine and Mrs. Young with their trains are here, and this day was appointed for organising a chh here and celebrating the Lord's supper; all wh4-eh crowded our house, (Probably about 3,000 within) and left something of a congregation without, with whom a native member talked and prayed. This day has been an interesting day - but our interest has been mingled with deep solicitude lest the foundation now laid for the future chh shd be a bad one. The Lord grant that the names of its members may all be written in the book of life. Sab.Feb.12— The p&&aed week has been one of constant bustle and care, a^d we rejoice to have Sab. come whh is a season of rest. About 2500 or perhaps near 3000 attended and were addressed part of the day on the subject of "How long halt ye between two opinions;*- etc.Sab.Feb.19^ The house filled to overflowing - then in the afternoon. We took special pains to bring the Sab. School to order, as there has been hitherto great noise, before they cd. get their places - we were very successful in this to begin with. �Sab.Feb. 26— Last Wed. I performed the marriage ceremony for the first & today A.M. for the first I attempted to preach to the people. The house was full in the morning - and as something was said about their absence in the afternoon, it was nearly as full in the afternoon. If we have feeling enough ourselves to address the consciences of these people, we can lead them into every good thing. th Sat.evening March 10— This evening, as were sitting aad making preparation for the duties of the sabbath, with our little one sleeping near us, we had the shock of an earthquake. roar suddenly, and all was still in about a second. It came with a It was probably light compared with what we may feel here— Af^&r and with some they have lately felt at Hilo. talked of them. We have expected these shocks and often But this came so sudden & was so new a thing to us, that it gave us a chill & left an impression on the mind, we shall not probably lose, before we feel another. This is the first I have ever felt; but Mrs. B. piinks, she perceived one several days since, attended with more roaring, but less shaking than this. Monday, March 1 9 ^ This morning, as we were all setting about the labours of the day in earnest, messengers came up, bearing an abundance of letters from Honolulu. The great number showed something unusual. Some were soon opened, and we soon perceived, that though no letters had reached us from America, providentially some papers had, from whh some intelligence had been gathered. The first item we cast our eyes upon was a mournful & unexpected one - the death of Mr. Evarts, May 10th 1832. - the 2^ no less so - the outrageous conduct of the citisery of Georgia, upon our brethren the missionaries among the Cherokees. But our grief was quickly swallowed up, when we read, that the Lord has revived his work in our native land since we left it beyond all that has been known in former years. over-spread the land. Revivals, great and glorious, have It was thought, that 1,000 congregations had �been visited in six months, numbering about 50,000 converts - and 13 colleges numbering 320 students converted, who we may hope will here after proclaim the ever blessed Gospel. This is blessed news, and we cd not but kneel down & bless God for what our ears are allowed to hear, though our eyes have not been allowed to see it. fact strange and unexpected, met our eyes. But another Nineteen missionaries, (10 men & 9 women) are on their way to these Islands, gad expected in 6 weeks and we are cheered not only with the thought, that they will bring some of the pure revival spt with them, and strengthen our hands, but that we may meet some old friends, perhaps, even Relatives among them - we wait anxiously for particulars respecting their doings. �Honolulu,1962 Notep on the transcript of "Journal at the Sandwich Isles,Vol. The Rev. Dwight Baldwin,M.D. *nd his wife,Charlotte Fowler Baldwin, both from Connecticut, were Protestant missionaries who volunteered for service under the Am­ erican Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions,of Boston, Massachusetts. They were of the Fourth Comp ny sent to the "Sandwich Islands" b^ the Board. Dr.Bald­ win was thirty— two and his bride of six months was 25 years old at the time of arrival in Honolulu. He h d graduated from Auburn Theological Seminary in 1829 and had later obtained his MD. from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Baldwin labored in Hawaii as a missionary and doc­ tor throughout his life and died in Honolulu in 1886, aged 88. A biography,"Dr. Baldwin of Lahaina", by Mary Char­ lotte Alexander, a grand-daughter, was published by the Stanford University Press in 1953. Miss Alexander did not know of the existence of this Journal when she wrote the book. A short account of Dr. Baldwin was written by Francis J. Halford,M.D. in his book," 9 Doctors and God", which was published by the University of Hawaii Press in 1954. The journal here transcribed is clearly a contin­ uation of an earlier one kept by Rev. Baldwin, titled ^'Journal on Board the Sh$p New England^or Sandwich Isles." That journal covers the period from Saturday,December 25, 1880(three days before the sailing from New Bedford) through Junel2,1831, or to about five days after the arrival at Honolulu. This earlier manuscript journal is in safe­ keeping at the Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library. Miss Mary Mills Damon, another grand-daughter of Rev.Bald­ win, had this earlier manuscript transcribed in 1935, gave copies to family members. and Miss Damon also did this with a "Journal of Mrs. D. Baldwin,1831", and with three later Baldwin journals,dated 1848-1858. �Note% (cont.) The manus cri pt of "vol 2^ " of Rev .Bald in's 1831 journal was deposited in the L i bra ry oi the Ha wa iia n Mi s s i o n Children's Society at Honolulu in 1957 by Miss Mary Charlotte Alexander to whom it had been giv­ en by her cousin, Mrs. Duncan Murdoch(Mary Eames Bald­ win Murdoch)^ This manuscript is discolored and dim with age, but not damaged. It covers fifty-six pages. Except for the author's own corrections and stricken words, a careful effort has been made to make a faith­ ful and unedited transcript. The spelling,abbreviations and punctuation^ are the author's own. This vol.2 gins on "Teus." June 14th,1831 and dated March 10th(1832;. 1*4 be­ 1 st entry is The manuscript is in loose sheet ^ ends at the very bottom of a page with a completed sentence. However, it is not knovn whether the author discontinued keeping the journal at that time or wheth­ er it has been lost. It is hoped that this journal may be of interest to the descendants of Rev.Bald in as welh as to others interested in the history of Hswaii. Included at the beginning of this transcript is a copy of the last pages of the"Journal on Board the Ship New England for Sandwich Isles" hich was transcribed by Miss May Damon. There he describes the first five days after arrival in Honolulu. This interesting account is repeated here be­ cause it gives an introduction and added continuity to � 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 Baldwin Family Journals 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 Baldwin, Dwight - Journal - 1831-1832 Description An account of the resource Typescript Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource If you would like permission to publish or reproduce this material, please send your requests to archives@missionhouses.org Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library at the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/ac4f6f5a7ed7e4c41bf72b30592ce180.pdf 2f63cd0894e2295400c775cf7f330ff8 PDF Text Text Journal of Rev. D. Baldwin 1848 1858 - Volume I. �Book 1Journal— THIS IS A REPRODUCTION OF AN UNPUBLISHED MANUSCRIPT Fo r S o t to r eferen ce a n d stu d y o n l y be r e p r o d u c e d in a n y w a y WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF �• • • 1 Waimea, (Kauai) April 5 ^ (Wed.) 1848. For the thirteen years, that we have resided at Lahaina, I have found a great variety of cares & labors resting upon me. For the first year, being ill, I attended only to the medical depart­ ment. Messrs. Richards & Spaulding both left for the U. States in 1836, & after that, besides being pastor of the large church, I ministered to the medical wants of all the families on Maui & Molokai, as far as I was able - attended to the secular business of the station - receiving & forwarding letters & goods, attending to company &c. For two years past, the medical duties to mission families have not devolved on me - Still I have had a constant press of cares. I feel thankful, that I have had so fine a field for usefulness, & especially, that I have had health & strength to labor in it, far beyond what I had any reason to expect. But one thing that I have much regretted, in this multiplicity of labor, has been that I have been so constantly occupied, & much of the time too, with little matters & often, as it were, distract­ ed between several employments which needed doing at the same time. It has been exceedingly difficult to command time for secret de­ votion, or for any such study or writing as should be a suitable discipline for the mind. The frequent calling of the natives at the door for medicine, at all hours of the day, has done not a little to make my time at the command of others. Our preaching to natives has been extemporfy whh, to them, is, doubtless, the for most profitable/four years. I preached a portion of the time to �seamen, extempore only - I have also written many letters to brethren in the islands, & to friends in the TJ. States, Have also taught a select school among the natives - & have read Latin, Greek & French some at intervals, when time would allow. But, besides all these, I have felt, that I needed such a dis­ cipline for the mind as ministers in the U. States find in pre­ paring written sermons, every week, for the pulpit. I hope to read foreign languages, to some extent, all my life, for the benefit of the mental exercise, as well as for the knowledge to be gained. And if I cannot sit down when at home, to the severer exercise of writing, perhaps I may do some­ thing at it abroad. Being compelled to leave Lahaina & all its cares & bustle, on account of Mrs. Baldwin*s ill health, we spent a month on Oahu & have now been more than a month on Kauai. For the reasons above mentioned, in part, it is, that, while I have been on this been island, I have/writing English, & have finished, to-day, the first Eng. sermon I have written for many years. If compelled to be long away from my field of labor I shall be able to command some leisure, & shall hope to do more at this work, or improve the time in writing, for the press, something which may benefit this people. I have now several subjects before me, on which I j sh like to prepare brief tracts for the people. Thur. March 3o££. Rode, this day, to Hanapepe, 6 miles, with bro. Rowell, to attend a stated religious meeting. the people assembled, one hundred, perhaps, in all. I addressed In return- �• • • ing, we both spoke to a little company gathered in the fort. In the cemetery, in the fort, lie the remains of Kaikoiewa & Manono• Thur. Ap. 6 ■ 1848 (Waimea)• Rode today, 12 miles West of this station, with bro. Rowell, to attend a religious meeting at an outstation called Mana for schools & meetings. The house at whh we met was used both We found a school of 35 children to­ gether reciting mental arithmetic. Soon some 20 or more adults assembled & we had a pleasant meeting. I talked to them about the wise man who built his house on the rock, & the foolish who built on the Sand. Afterwards bro. Rowell addressed them, con­ tinuing the same subject. After the conclusion of the meeting we went to some sand hills near, one of whh has sand whh is called musical, sounding or barking sand. It must be dry to sound much. Only a little on top was dry, so that we cd not obtain as loud a sound as is some times heard - enough, however, to see the nature of the thing. It is a great curiosity. The sound is produced by bring­ ing the hands together with sand between; or a louder sound by sliding down the hill on the sand. hill is Nohili. The name of the particular We returned P. M. riding part way on the Sea shore & the sun was very hot. Not far East of the Sand hills, was a spot whh, when dry, has the appearance of water - whh is called a Mirage - It was now all covered with water, so that I had not the pleasure of seeing the curiosity. Sab. Ap. 8l^ Preached A. M. for bro. Rowell, from 1 Thess. 5s22duty E haalele &c. on the subject of smoking tobacco,/of Christians to �abstain from it. In the afternoon, bro. R. preached, follow­ ing up, in some measure, the same sentiments. Chh members have not been disciplined, in the chhs of Kauai, for the use of tobacco, as they have in most of the Hawaiian chhs. Mr* Whitney, the former pastor here, was greatly opposed to the use of tobacco, but preferred the use of moral suasion alone. Many of the members, at this place, now smoke, & some of them openly. For my own part, though once doubtful about discipline in the chh. for the use of tobacco, I have now less doubt than ever before. It is a great and raging evil among this people, & so viewed by all the better class of natives. Koloa (Kauai) Tues. Ap. I l 3 1848. After having spent 18 days very pleasantly at Waimea, mostly in the family of bro. Rowell, we embarked this day, at 4 P. M., in the double canoe of the station for Koloa. accompanied us. Mrs. Whitney We were to have left at I P . M.- but the men did not come till 5, & then it was 4 when we set sail. The wind was fresh from the Westward, & we anticipated a speedy motion - but, we were hardly out of the shore waves, when a rope broke, & down went the sail into the water. This was hardly adjusted when a calm succeeded, & we moved by paddles alone for an hour - then a wind came aft for an hour or more. At sundown we were half way - but as the men had to paddle most of the distance, whh was 15 miles, it was 8i P. M. when we reached Koloa landing. A boy was despatched to the station, to Dr. Smith's 1^ miles inland, for a horse or waggon. The Dr. waggon came: in a one horse Emily carried by a native, Mrs. B. & babe carried in a litter, I rode horseback. 11 at night we �• • • all took tea at Dr* Smith.1s - happy to meet them all well once more• Notices of Journey from Koloa to Waioli. Frid. Ap. 1 4 ~ Left Koloa this day at noon for Waioli, having waited since morning for rain to cease. I was on horseback Mrs. B. & children in a Manele; Dr. Smith accompanied us the first day. Four miles brought us to the gap in the mtn where we met a smart shower, as most do who pass there. dividing line between Kona & Puna. 1 mile further brought us to Opaeula, a heavy & rapid stream - 5 m . Kalaiamea, outstation of Koloa. It was the thence to Lihue, or Near this is Nawiliwili bay, at end of chain of mts whh runs N. of Koloa. We then passed a large pasture gi^uid where some of the cattle are s^ to be dangerous. After that we waded mud for a considerable dis­ tance, & at 7^ in the evening reached Wailua river, 5 M. from Lihue. The river is wide & deep. We waited for a canoe. The horses forded in the sea where is a bar. the house of Deborah. We lodged in Leaving Wailua next morning, we passed Waipouli, Kapaa, where is the division between Koloa & Waioli misy fields- At Makaiwa, saw sh Jane, or Kukuinui on shore - & at Maluae the remains of a heiau of Kaumualli. At Kealia, 5 M. from Wailua, a stream of water comes down, where sometimes the horse will sink in quicksands. Thence we rode over an up­ land tract, 5 M. to Anahola & spent the sabbath there at the house of Namakuakane - a rainy sab.- I wffs canoed over a heavy �stream whh we crossed, on our way, the next morning - & so rainy was the day, that I spent the whole day at the meeting house. Mon. Ap. 17^ . v?e had 15 M. to reach Waioli. Weather was fa^r.- A short ride brought us to a Catholic village, called Molowaa - 3^ M. to Alakaiole, a native m fg house- 5 M. to Kauhakake, or the kukui grove, where we met Holokukini, once of Lahaina. Saw a Mr. Gardner there who was making Woolen & Cotton cloth - soon to remove to Wailua - 5 M. more to Kalihiwai, a large stream- we all crossed in a canoe & the horses were swam. 4 waterfalls were in sight where we crossed. We then entered the large pasture range of Charlton, now in possession of Mr. Dudoit, French Dep. Consul. We reached the W. side of this when we came suddenly upon the high bank whh bounds the Hanalei valley - the most romantic, I think, I ever saw. Coffee planta­ tions were spread - & the meandering Hanalei river is a stream rarely equalled in beauty. Arrived at Waioli station at 5 P. M.r & put up at the house of bro. Wilcox. Found a sm. sloop at Wai­ oli (Conahasset Jr.) by whh we sent letters to Oahu Ap. 20. Had a pleasant boat sail up Hanalei river Ap. 22. Mon. Ap. 24. 4“ Vi Haalilio arrived, & Tues. Ap. 25— we sailed in her, bound to Koloa & Oahu - but the wind coming from S. & then S. W. direct ahead, we came straight to Oahu - had an uncommonly pleasant passage, & arr^ at Honolulu Ap. 28. I had often heard of the romantic appearance of the Waioli scenery as you enter the harbor; so I watched it with great interest as we left the �• • harbor. • It was broken cloudy & some rainy - & truly the scenery was grand & beautiful. There were Mts & peaks over peaks, cascades jetting down here & there, & all clothed in the richest green- The valley is small from the sea inland, forming the Mts into a kind of amphitheatre. Of the three highest Mts or peaks, nearest the Mission houses, that on the left is called Hihimanu - the one on the right Mamalahoa - the one between them Namolokama. Honolulu, Mey 28 (Sabbath) 1848, This was the Sabbath set for the observance of the com­ munion by the assembled mission of these islands. Such has always been a day of uncommon interest; but this day was ren­ dered more so than any similar previous occasion from the fact, that fourteen of the children of the mission came forward & pro­ fessed Christ before all- They united with the mission church. The hearts of all the mission were, no doubt, tenderly affected; but the hearts of the parents were filled with emotions too big for utterance. What those emotions were, we ourselves could, in some measure, judge, as our son, David Dwight, was among the num­ ber, He is 16^- years old & hopes that he gave his heart to God about Nov. last. He has appeared more reserved on the subject of Christian experience than we c^ wish. Had his parents alone been consulted, they w^ have deferred awhile his admission to the chh. ward* But the two pastors of the chh wished him to come for­ One of them was his teacher, & thinks he gives evidence of conversion, & we, his parents, think he appears changed; we �hope & trust that he is born of God, & will honor the profes­ sion he has now made, Dwight has long been an object of our prayers - for more days & months, indeed, than he has lived upon earth. To see him, our first born, stand up & publicly avow himself on the side of the Lord, & pledge himself to be his in time, & forever, was a sight which must & did affect our hearts - a sight for whh we had long prayed. We rejoiced in view of the prospects of piety, usefulness & happiness whh might be before our child, sh^ he prove stable- We trembled, lest, like thousands, he might fail to run the narrow way, & not honor the chh; but our hearts were lifted up, in earnest ejaculations to God, to nake this the beginning of Blessed days to Dwight, is in earnest in seeking knowledge. He May he be so in striving after a knowledge of God, of Christ, of salvation. We prayed for all these tender lambs, 14 in number who now give them­ selves to God - that they may become shining lights; & for our remaining five children, that they may speedily gathered into the fold of the blessed Savior. 0 Lord, let us not be slack in doing the parents’ dutiesl Teus_, June 1 5 ^ 1848. Our general meeting having been concluded for some time, & we being anxious to reach our station once more, we sailed this day, from Oahu, in the schr Kahalaea bound to Lahaina. It was a poor opportunity at best - the vessel small & we being, in all twelve in number, besides domestics, we expected a crowded passage & the vessel being notoriously slow, we expected a long passage. So it proved. Mrs, Richards & children & Mr, & Mrs, Whittlesey were with us; we were out three days & four �• • nights - • Winds were light & weather warm, I never was more impatient to see the end of one of these seasick voyages. And, at length, at 4 o ’clock, A, M, on Sat, June 17— we landed at Lahaina, & I trust, were all grateful to God for having spared us over the deep, & given us once more a footing on shore. All this day was spent in receiving calls from fern of Lahainaluna, & natives of the chh & congregation. was to us an interesting day. It We had been absent from the sta­ tion for five months, lacking four days, & that under circumstances of illness whh excited sympathy from the people. It would seem, that nearly all the church, some four hundred of whom, at least, live at Lahaina, & many others, called this day to see us, each bringing something in the hand as a present - most had a melon or a fowl, some eggs, or vegetables, & all displayed aloha. The spt of God had been with the people, while we were absent, & some who called were previously among those who did not care for their souls. Their presents were welcome as they supplied our wants of bodyj but their greatest value arose from the feeling of heart, in the givers, whh prompted them to come. We felt, that we c^, if spared, take hold of the work of God, with a lighter heart than ever, after seeing, among the people, such signs of universal rejoicing at our return. At 4 o’clock P. M, I attend­ ed the usual weekly prayer meeting of the church, & was much in­ terested in relating to the chh some of God’s dealings with us some things also I had heard or seen. Among other particulars, I mentioned, that Loui3 Phillipe, king of Prance, who had done so much to aid papist priests, in these islands, had been, since Feb, 2 4 ^ a refugee in England - & that the schr Ariel, whh brought �• • • brandy & papist prayer books, printed, at Valparaiso, for Hawaiians, ran on the reef near Waikiki, cargo all wet and damaged, July_27^k (Thur.) Last night, most of our family slept at our grass hut at Olu alu - & this morning before sunrise, I bid adieu, for a season, to them, as they went on, with Mr, Dwight, of Molokai, to Wailuku - Some of them will go as far as Haleakala - The Mother & three daughters have gone & I returned to stay with the three sons, Aug. 5. Sat. After breakfast, this morning, the mother, children & bro Dwight came in not unexpectedly as I had sent a boat for them the day before. There was a universal exultation on the part of those who had staid lonesome at home. heartily welcomed home. Never was a company more We blessed the Lord for all his care of those who went & those who staid - & for allowing us to meet to­ gether again, A shock of an earthquake was felt both at Lahaina & also at Wai­ luku, about 3 A, M, (Thur,) Aug, &£ It seemed to be a moving of the earth, without the trembling & jarring whh usually attend such a phenomenon, Frld, Aug, 25^1. This morning at precisely 5 o’clock, quite a smart shock of an earthquake was felt. It lasted some seconds, & was felt by all in the house waking up those who were asleep, April 7— 1849 (Sat,) Myself & family with the Wailuku families left for Oahu, to attend a special general meeting of the mission. We had hoped to be under way before noon, so as to arrive the same evening; but it was afternoon before we sailed, & so we were going into Honolulu sab, morning. Could we have anticipated have such a result, we sh^- probably/ spent the sab, at Lahaina, as we �wish to keep as far as possible from the track of hundreds of ungodly sab. breakers whh we have about us. However, aided by brn of Hon. we were quietly conveyed to the dift families, (we to Mr. Castle’s) & enjoyed a quiet sabbath day. May 10^== In company with the Mission families of Hawaii,/ a crowded vessel, in the K. III. we embarked for Lahaina. We were crowded, but had a pleasant passage of 32 hours, & landed early Sat. morn­ ing. The mission families tarried till Mon. evening, so that we had a pleasant visit - Mrs. B. however, was exceedingly ill. Our general meeting was one of interest, of profit we w^ hope - We adopted the general proposals of the Board, whh may result in transferring the public property of the Board in these islands to individual missionaries, & in casting the mission on the resources of the people, or perhaps we may say, on their own resourcesj for no less than 10,000 of the native population have died since the first of Jan. 1848. I have many fears, that the moves we have commenced will break up the unity of the mission & perhaps secularize it. Dr. Anderson, in a letter, says, it is the boldest step they have ever taken in conducting misy opera­ tions. It will, however, place us, in the end, essentially on the footing of all ministers in enlightened lands. May 1 2 ^ We arrived at Lahaina never more glad to be at home, among our own people again, & the people gave us abundant proofs, that they were glad to see us back again. June 4. In Dec. 1847, we left our own house, & took up our abode in the old mission house (Mr. Richards’) at this place. Ours had become untenable, on account of its leaking so badly - More­ over, we had been so thronged for all the years we have lived at �• • • with Mlsy company, Lahaina /that we cd not give our children a steady lodging place, whh, as they are growing large, we deemed important. So we decided, that when we put on a new roof we w^ raise the house & make two new rooms. We then hoped a few months wd see us back again in our house. But Providence ordered otherwise. Mrs. B. was taken very ill. We went to Oahu for of physicians medical aidj tc by advice /to Kauai, for a voyage & visit. We did not see Lahaina again till the following summer. We have now nearly completed our intended repairs, & have this day taken up our abode again in our house. It seems pleasant to be again under what we call more particularly our own roof, especially to me, as it is much more convenient for my work. We wd remember all the good hand of our God upon us, in the year & a half that we have been unsettled, & pray, that we may, more ever, hereafter, consecrate our house & ourselves to the service of the Lord. June 14. 1850. (Prid.) Left Lahaina, this evening & embarked on board the Sally, for Oahu. Wind was light & we did not get on shore at Oahu will 2 P. M. next day. I had planned to go to Kaneohe that day & spend Sab. with bro. Parker whh I did & we had a pleasant Sab.- My objects in visiting Oahu were, to procure lumber for our chh whh- is unfinished. In this last object, I was very successful, as California has started lumber from all quarters of the world - the market there is glutted, & many are glad to sell cargoes here for a little more than cost of freight. Mrs. Parker was at Honolulu, & supplies aided me in selecting family/ whh was a great favor. — �• • • Spent but little time in visiting. Sab, June 50, After waiting a long time at Honolulu, for a til passage up, I embarked the 27— (Thur.) at evening, for La­ haina, on board the Malolo in company with Mr. N. S, Bailey, S. C. Massett & Mr. Hubbard, formerly Depy consul for LahainaThe two latter, or perhaps last only, had a store of wines, brandy, &c, whh they evidently enjoyed on board; but they used it in a very quiet way. Lahaina at last- I had a most seasick time of it - reached Kenui was thoughtful enough to go out to the vessel for us in a boat, & we arr on shore at 8 o'clock in the morning. At Oahu, I found some beautiful daugerrotypes of my mother, two sisters a bro. in law & 2 children, whh I had brought up with me. All were eager to see the pictures. What made them more interesting, was that they were only two months in reaching Oahu, from the time they were taken; & only 2% mos. old when I reached Lahaina. It was somewhat like meeting friends, dearly beloved friends, whom we had not seen for al­ most 20 years. Mon. July 8. 1850. Mrs. B. has been suffering much from ill health, for three years past. age to Hilo for her benefit- We have been talking of a voy­ As it was not desirable for me so soon to leave L. again, we had concluded, that she & the older children sh improve the first vessel for that place. A vessel came rather unexpectedly to-day, the schr S. S. - & so, this evening, she, with the two eldest & 2 youngest children, in company with our friend, Mr, N. S. Bailey, embarked at dark �on board bound to Kawaihae, & then to Hilo. rules the Ocean, waft them safely over itI May the Lord who I c^ hardly realize their leaving - but when I returned to the house, with Charles & Henry, who are left with me, I c^ feel that the house was empty- To spare the housekeeper, the mother, the wife, in this not land, is not a small affair, I did/ stop to consider how I cd manage domestic affairs with the little ones & a boarder (Dr, Dow,) I was so convinced that Mrs, B, needed tine respite & change of this voyage, that I was glad to see them off, lone­ some, though I shall be. July 16l^ « 1850. Mr, Patterson, Depy consul for Lahaina & lady, requested this morning to come into the family to board. This was quite trying to me, having the oversight of Domestic affairs, the housekeeper gone - but they could think of no other place where they sh^ be willing to go & board for the two months of their expected stay. So I consented to take them in & get along as well as we could. July 1 8 ^ Thur. This morning, the S.S. sch£ was at anchor from Hilo - it was the vessel Mrs, Baldwin & the children had em­ barked in - the sight of her told us, that the previous com­ pany had arrived safe, at the place of their destination. E. 0. Hall was on board - came on shore & spent the day. Mrs, How joyful & grateful we were to get letters, & learn respecting the de«r absent ones from Mrs, H. They left Lahaina the 8 ^ - had a furious wind whh blew them as far as Kailua, west of Hawaii, whence they returned - sent a boat into Kawaihae, & proceeded direct to Hilo. They reached Hilo Prid. P. M, the 12th, & were all in usual health day before yesterday. We bless �God for all his care of the absent ones, & pray him to make their visit profitable to body & soul; & in the best time, to bring them all back safe to their home. Sat. July 20^L. a trying day. some. This has been a busy day to me, & in some respects Charles has been quite ill to-day, whh tried me I c^ have wished his dear mother here to have told me ex­ actly what he needed. He had a pain in the side - soon sickened at the stomach & vomited after taking a cracker. He ate no breakfast or dinner - Afternoon I gave him a soda powder, some tea & dry toast, & he sucked the juice of an orange. All seemed to revive him- He had quite an appetite at night - was allowed toast with milk & some butter - & a cup of tea - feet soaked in warm water. It has been reviving to me to have Chs revive so quick - All things go along pleasantly with our boarders, though, in religious views, they differ, I presume, from us widely. It is pleasant to think of the absent ones, & to hope they are gathering health & vigor in the pure, bracing air of Hilo. I was exceedingly busy this afternoon in getting pro­ vision & fruit all ready, for the household, on the Sabbath day. +•Vi Sat. Evening July 27— Another week has flown away, & we are brought safely to the close of it. The first part of it I had much anxiety on account of the poor health of Charles. Yesterday Henry complained of headache, pain in the limbs, &c. At night he was quite feverishthrew all up. I gave him Cast, oil - but he This morning he was nearly well, but I repeated the medicine, & he seejps entirely well. Mon. Nov. 2 5 ^ 1850 For six weeks past we have had in prospect sending our two �eldest children, viz. David Dwight & Abigail Charlotte to the U. States, & have been making preparations for it. Indeed, on Mrs. Baldwin's visit at Hilo, they were busy making clothing; & since her return to Lahaina, (Aug. 29) the work of getting the two dear ones ready for so long a voyage has had the pre­ cedence of every other. Mrs. B. has had the sole planning for the wardrobe, & I have done the writing, & managed all the fin­ ancial part. The Bark Croton, in whh their passages were en­ gaged, (under care of Mrs. Thurston,) has been, all the while at Lahaina loading with whalebone, & we have not known what day she wd be ready, & passengers be called for. But this day all was ready, & at 2 P. M. we repaired on board, after singing an appropriate hymn, & commending all to God in prayer. It was a time of tender feelings - Our family, hitherto kept together, was to be separated. Sh^ we ever meet all again? But we had decided, that the best course for the eldest, one 19, the other 17, was to visit the land of their fathers, for a few years, at least. The way had been opened- Deac.Geo. Sterling, of Bridgeport, Conn. had kindly offered to aid in their education. We believed their health required a cooler climate - & so we can cheerfully see them depart, & follow them with our prayers. Teus. Nov. 2 6 ^ This was D. Dwight's birthday - We had hoped to have been in Oahu, the place of his birth. ing on board yesterday we moved away slowly. But no, after com­ Were becalmed all night, & had scarcely lost signt of Lahaina in the morning. By middle of afternoon we were midway between Molokai & Oahu, & there a blow commenced from the South. Not being able to reach �• • • the Honolulu harbor, we put back to leward of Oahu & Molokai It was rough & I was dreadfully seasick. was dark & thick, th Wed. Nov. 27— Southern storm more violent. Rain came on - all Blew a gale all day- We were quite at ease in the spacious cabin of the Croton. night the rain poured in torrents. Wed. Our staterooms leaked some, whh made our lodgings somewhat uncomfortable. Thur. 28&k The blow, we hoped was over. S. & the rain did not wholly cease. East; but was light _ But the wind continued The wind veered towards We tried hard, but c^ not reach the har­ bor before night - so we stood off at night to South. Prid. 29iJi- Made for Port, & at 3 P. M. the Pilot boarded us, & took us into the harbor. Glad were we to set foot on shore. Bro. Castle met us at the wharf, with a waggon whh conveyed mission the ladies & light baggage to the/' settlement. Mrs. Thurston & daughter took up quarters at Mrs. Chamberlain’s. Abigail & myself at Mr. Clark’s - Dwight went on to Punahou for the night. Sat. 50. Rain all day - c^ not go about - Mon. Dec. 2- Spent day writing, &c. Yesterday the wind was S. & the rain poured all day. I preached A. M. for Mr. Clark, & heard him in the P. M.- To­ day it is clear, & we have been down town, getting whatever we Dwight & deemed needful for the voyage. At evening,/ I went to Punahou & spent the night. Attended Mon. Concert with the teachers & pupils. Te^g^D^j^^^lS^^ strong. Came from Punahou A. M. Called on Mr. Arm­ His wife is ready to embark on board the Whaleship Julian, Capt. Taber for New Bedford. with his mother. Their son Nevins, goes A number of ships & other vessels have been �ready for sea a fortnight; but cd not get out of the harbor. Went on board the Croton & also the Schr Emperor, Capt. Wheeler. Wed. Dec. Capt. Wheeler left this morning. writing, &c. — Spent this day Peel that all I can do for the dear children, for the voyage, is nearly accomplished. Each day we have ex­ pected, that the vessel w^ be pronounced ready - but they & all other ships have immense difficulty in getting a crew to man the ship. She may go to-morrow. Mrs. Thurston, Mary & Abigail spent last night & most of this day at Punahou. Thur. Dec. 5 ^ This morning, myself & two children took break­ fast at Mr. Ives'. At noon I went on board the Croton to make an opening for communication between Abigail's & Mary T.'s rooms. Saw Mr. Hale l.sJ». mate, for the first time. He is probably a skilful officer - but was not to-day what he sh^- have been. This evening, Mrs. Chamberlain had a large tea party of missionaries in reference to the sailing of the Croton. It was a pleasant sociable party, & closed by singing in company with the piano. Frid. Dec. 6 ^ Rogers' - Breakfasted at Mr. Castle's- & took tea at Mr. In the afternoon, we were duly informed, that the Croton was ready & all passengers were to be on board at 8 A. M. Sat. Sat. Dec. 7— This morning we were all in motion -Some little matters had been forgotten & must be attended to - but soon after breakfast all passengers were on board & very many Mis­ sionary friends, boys from Punahou, &c. The pilot was soon on board, & they were taking the anchor, when the India, whaleship own ran foul of the Croton, carrying away her/ flying jib boom, &c, &, with a fluke of her anchor, digging a hole into the side of �• • the Croton, just at the water's edge. • By changing over several not go on board, & let casks of water, the vessel was keeled to prevent leaking - & all passengers were allowed to go ashore. At 5 P* M. word was sent for all to be aboard again; but as it appeared, that the vessel cd not get out this evening, & that the only object in getting all aboard w^ be to get to sea on Sab. most of us preferred not to go on board. So the sailing is deferred till Mon. morning. It is tender, heart trying work to send, for the first time, “Father, we must children away, eighteen thousand miles from us. have another Sab. with them on shore. I feel glad to 5 o'clock P. M. word came, that all must go on board immediately - We went to the wharf - & some proceeded on board; but there did not seem to be any pros­ pect of the vessel's getting out this evening, we did not wish # Abbie said to me, as we were going down them take us to sea sabbath morning.** the passengers to get on board to be taken to sea Sab. morning^ & so we all returned to spend the sab. with our friends. Sab. Dec. 8 ^ 1850. This has been a delightful day. I preached in the morning to Mr. Smith's congregation - attended the sea­ men's chapel at 11 - & Mr. Clark's native meeting at 3 P. M. Mr. Armstrong preached. All passengers are requested to be on board the Croton at 8 tomorrow morning. May the Lord prepare us for separation from dear children & friends, if the time has indeed come. 't/ll Mon, evening Dec. 9^— This has been a day of new events to me, calling up such feelings as I could never before have had in Mos. all my life. For several/ we have been anticipating the de­ parture of the two eldest children to the U, S. - but this day has made the work of separation a solemn reality. At 8 A. M. �the passengers, & many friends went on board the Croton - dis­ posed of baggage, &c. Capt. Howland, the pilot, soon came on deck & brought, from the Maui mail, a letter for me, from dear wif®, enclosing one, from Charles, to each of the dear ones, now about to depart & hear no more from us for seven months. The dates were to the 7— (Sat.) These letters were very wel­ come - Mr. Allen & Dr, Wood, owners of the Croton, came on board. It having been suggested to Mr, Allen, that, in case of disaster to the ship, the two boats were not sufficient to carry all the living souls on board, he signified a wish to purchase another, & Capt, Howland offered him a good one for $100, whh he went after himself, & we had the satisfaction of seeing it on the crane before we ]eft. While the pilot was off, D, Dwight took the opportunity to go to Kaluna for a bucket of oranges whh the letters mentioned as sent from Lahaina, cd be found. But no bucket At 10 o ’clock the anchor was taken - & all as­ sembled on the promenade deck, as we moved out with a brisk wind, to see Oahu dressed in lovely green, recede past 10, we were fairly out of the harbor & hove to. announced himself as ready to return, At half The pilot I had improved all the time in conversing with the children & other passengers - but now I must go - How I sh have loved to have gone on a whole day with the company & then returned then came to my children I bid adieu to others, & “Be good1* was all I could say - “Honor your parents by your conduct, & the cause of Christ also“ time was to be lost - We kissed each other- No I descended into the boat - they all ]e aned against the rigging, & looked their �• • • last farewell, as our boat pulled away for the shore. It was a tender time - we all felt - 0 what was in store for those who went, & those who staid, before we sh^ all meet again. The mingled emotions of anxiety, fear, hope, sorrow & joy who can describe them? All the world besides was for­ gotten, & here the soul was pouring over loved children & friends whose faces would soon be with us only in remembrance. The Cro­ ton braced up with a fresh trgde wind - & I, on reaching the shore, retired to my room & wrote an account of her departure to bro. Robinson, overland, while she was hiding her topsails, behind the waves of the Pacific. was out of sight entirely. Before one o'clock P. M. she May the Lord be with them, & waft them safely over two oceans to the port of their destination, is our prayer. Teus. Dec. 10. 1850. The departure of the children yesterday has taken a great burden of care & work off my hands & mind” But so intent have been my whole thoughts, for weeks, on prepara­ tions for the children's leaving, that I c^ not transfer them, at once, to my other objects. One object, however, was near, & that was the dear family at Lahaina. Repeated letters told me, that Mrs, B, was but feeble in health; she had too great a burden on her hands, & I resolved to take the first vessel home, I embarked, at noon, this day, in the Schr , Golden Rule, We had for passengers, Messrs. Parsons, Gower, Wilcox, with three or four gentlemen from California, A fine wind brought us on our way till night; but most of the night, we were be­ calmed. �• • Wed. Dec. 11. • We moved slowly all this day, along the West of Lanai. Thur. Dec. 1 2 ^ Were this morning S. West of Lanai. Different winds moved us around the S. end of it - over the channel & to the anchorage at Lahaina, a little before sunset. On jumping out of the boat, I found son Charles on the beach; Henry & dear Emily met me at the gate; Harriet & dear wife on the piazza, all of us glad enough, thankful too, I trust, to see each other again! We talked over many things, &, among others, every thing in relation to the departure of the Croton, with D. Dwight & Abigail & all the Misy passengers. Dec. 1 9 ^ Thur. Am keeping house a day or two quite alone. Mrs. B. & two little girls went to Lahainaluna yesterday to spend a few days with Mrs. Alexander; & this morning Chs Sc Henry went up to join them. Letters from Wailuku & Makawao have kept me writing most of the day. Dec. 24. 1850. Rode this day to Wailuku & spent the night at Mr. Bailey’s. Dec. 25. Accompanied Mr. Bailey to Makawao, &, in the afternoon commenced surveying the lands called Kukuiaeo. path Thur. continued our surveying till 2 P. M. when a Kona rain set in upon us, & we returned to Mr. Green’s +* Vi On Frid (27— ) finished surveying & set my face towards home. Reached Maalaea bay at night where the rain from the South met me, & I slept in a native hut all night. Sat. Dec. 28, Rode over the Mtn Sc home, having Kahookano for a companion - Was happy to find all the family in usual health. �Teus. Dec. 51— This day is set apart for a national Thanks­ giving day, & we have had religious services, suited to the day, in the native church, & seamen's chapel. At dinner we had Mr. Alexander & family & the American consul, Mr. Bunker also A. W. Parsons & lady, with our boarder, Dr. Dow, whh made a very pleasant company &, I think, we all enjoyed the dinner hour very much. June 2 4 ~ 1851. Teus. Hope deferred maketh the heart sick - but hope anticipated is thrice welcome. When our children left Hon. Dec. 9^1} we set 7 mos. for the time to hear from them by way of Panama, & we w^ call on our souls & all within us to bless God, that, sooner than we expected, we have heard of their arrival in New Bedford. of San Francisco, A letter from David N. Hawley, and a slip cut from the Jour, of Com., inform us, that, the Croton, with all her passengers, arr^ in New Bedford Ap. 25d (Wed.) - We bless God for this news, & we long now to get communications from the dear ones them­ selves. June 28. The welcome letters of Dwight & Abbey from New Bedford were rec^ this day. Aug,. 2 0 ^ After being disappointed for several mails, this day we had full & welcome letters from our dear children who are among our friends in Bridgeport, Conn. Frid. Sept. 5 ^ 1851. At about sunrise this morning I sailed in a whaleboat, with several of our chh members for Lanai, about 9 miles distant. Our object was to dedicate the new stone meeting house on the West Side of that Island. We had a pleasant time �• • • over - but when outside the surf at Kaunolu, we found we had no one in the boat well acquainted with the passage through. Those on shore perceived our difficulty & sent a canoe to pilot us in. The canoe did not come outside of the surf - but a man swam through, & came out to us, half a mile or more. When a roller came, he always went under it; &, in fact, he swam with his head under water half the way, whh reminded me of the remark oft made, that a native is half fish. When once on shore we got breakfast then lifted up our hearts to the Giver of every good. Then six of us were furnished with horses and rode over the island across the mtn. Pour years since, not a horse was found on the island - Now there are many. Kihamaniania is the place of the new stone meeting house, 66 ft long, 33 ft wide. Arriving at noon, we had a feast for all the schools on Lanai, & then the people, & then filled up the day with a meeting. Sat. we feasted again, & held meetings - Sab. the house was well filled four times as it had been on the preceding days, & we had two Sab. schools. No little pains were taken to dress up the scholars of the schools - the first day, the boys & blue pants were dressed in yellow striped shirts, - the second, in white shirts. We labored in all these meetings to enlighten the people; but it seems to me, that, for a few years past they have fallen back wonderfully. On Mon. we had a morning meeting - then descended, on the S. side to Kaohae, when Pia's boat brot us over to Lahaina We arr^ home about 3 P. M. Teus. May 4 ^ 1852. Left Lahaina this day with my family, in Schr Kulamanu, for Honolulu - arrd next day at Honolulu; & on Thurs. �the Sab. May 25 . our genl meeting commenced its sessions. After attending meetings, as usual, this day, just at evening, our hearts were made sad by news from Lahaina that Charles H. Parsons, an only child of a widow who had lately lost her husband was dead & buried the day before. afflictive tidings. This was to us We mourned on the mother’s account. interest was taken in that youth of 17. Great He had been an obedient & faithful son - & had been lately converted at Punahou. death now we esteemed a most mysterious providence. His He had ascended, with two of Mr. Alex’s boys, one of the highest mts of W. Maui. c When they turned to descend, Chs failed - said he not proceed - He was chilled by the cold & rain they met in ascending. Prom this stupor Chs never awoke - It was after 12 next day at noon,Abefore he was got down to Mr. Alex's, where he died that night at 11 o ’clock. Mrs. Parsons seems wonderfully supported under this affliction. Thur. May 20th the boys ascended the mountain - On Prid. he was brot down, & that night, at half past nine, he died. Prid. June 11— . On Teus. June 8— at 6 P. M. we left Honolulu harbor, in the Caroline for Maui - Capt. Holdsworth was Master. There were, on board, Mr. & Mrs. Thurston, Mrs. Rice & two children, Mr. Kinney & our family - also Horace Holden & Curtis Lyons. We came up South of Lanai- whh made the passage longer - were 45 hours - Kaluna came up between Lanai & Molokai & arr , in 21 hours, i.e. one hour after us. This was one of our pleasant passages - & we are exceedingly glad to be once more in our own �dwelling. We have had a pleasant general meeting - a profitable one I trust. Our relations with the Board were exceedingly trying . Baldwin & wife, bound to the U. States. but we hope, all may be adjusted satisfactorily. We voted to have Mr. Castle go home for this purpose. 4-U ? Sab. Oct. 8-^ 1854. My journal has been long laid aside - not because I have not had thousands of things to record but mainly because press of cares has left little leisure to record what is passing in & what we are engaged. Prom Dec. lo£Jl 1850, when Dwight & Abbey left Honolulu, for the U. States, I have endeavored to write one, or other of them each fortnight - 1853 was wonderfully taken up with our war with small pox on the islands. Prom near the first of 1854, my health has suffered some - a nervous & rheumatic affection in the head. Northford Ct, June 9— 1856. (At Bro. Maltby's) Little did I think when I made the above entrance, that the next w^ be at this place. God to man. But so it is. So wonderful are the ways of The disease in my head, of whh I spoke above, seemed to me, for a long time a light matter. a few weeks, all wa be well. station I had no doubt but after I favored myself all I c at the Laid aside trying work - avoided preaching, whenever I felt worst - But all this w not answer. After two years had passed from the tiipe I was first taken, I seemed to be almost as bad as ever - Often was I overcome by a little matter. plied to all our good physicians. I ap­ They advised me to leave the station, that I might be free from cares whh had evidently kept up an irritation in the h^ad. Nov. 28/54 I sailed, in the ship Metacom, Capt. Woodbridge, for Kauai. The voyage & stay there, �& especially Dr. Smith's advice were a great benefit to me. Dec. 22^ I sailed on the Steamer, West Point, to Oahu. After the funeral of King Kauikeaouli & the coronation of his successor, Liholiho (Kam. IV) Jan. ll^i myself & Charles sailed on Steamer Sea Bird for Lahaina - As my disease, though at times better, still interfered with my misy labors, all the physicians advised me to try a voyage to the U.S. round Cape Horn. They thought it w^ be of great advantage to Mrs. B. who had been an invalid for several years. This was soon decided on as a wise course; but we c^ not embark till fall, that we might not have to spend a winter 1856) D.Baldwin & wife, bound to the U. States. in the U. S. No good opportunity for the States offered till Jan. 1856 - The 10th of that mo. we rec^ notice, from brn Castle cl & Cooke, that we c have passage in the Bk Bhering, Capt. Morse whh w^ leave Oahu, Jan. 1 6 ^ bound to New London. A Southern blow had driven off all our vessels; we had no means of getting to Oahu. But we set about, in earnest, to prepare for leaving. Our house was thronged with our people almost all bringing some offering to help us on our way. Their kindness was unbounded. God, that we found so much favor in their eyes. We w bless The day we left, Gov. Nahaolelua called on us, bringing an offering of his own, & what others had given to him, (about $>90.) Jan. 15th (Teus.) we left for Oahu, in the Schr Warwick, - the natives testifying their interest in us, by following us to the shore, & such as to the vessel. Thur. Jan. 17 We arrived at Oahu - Our ship was ready for sea - but the weather was not favorable, what little wind there was being Bk. Bhering to New London from the South, directly ahead & we had nine days at Oahu, to com­ plete our preparations. �1, Voyage from the Hawaiian Islands (Honolulu) on board the Bark Bhering, Capt. Hiram Gardner Morse, to New London, Conn. Commenced Jan 26. 1856. Honolulu, Oahu Jan. 26. 1856. On the lo££ of Jan. we were informed by Messrs. Castle & Cooke that the Bk. Bhering was to sail for the TJ. States about Jan. 16iii, & was deemed the most desirable opportunity for myself & wife to take passage in for the U. States. It was quite a short notice, but it was high time for us to be on the way; & we set about preparing ourselves for the voyage, & our three children for the School at Punahou. It was a Herculean task for two invalids; but mast be done. Thur. (lojiii) the day the news reached us, there was a gentle S. wind at Lahaina. Prid. & Sat. it blew a living gale. vessel was there to take us. Sat. & Mon. were calm. No On Mon. evening the Warwick, a small vessel we had engaged to take us Leave to Oahu, returned from Molokai where she had been driven by Lahaina the gale, & on Tuesday, Jan. 1 5 ^ we left Lahaina for Oahu. Some of our companions were very seasick; a calm that first night, & a head wind next day, lengthened our voyage to Thur. morning, the 17-Si, when we all landed safely, & were kindly entertained at bro* Cooke»s- Passage engaged on Bhering Thur. Jan. 17th a passage. All this day was spent in bargaining for The delay was occasioned in arranging staterooms. Capt. Snow & family had the first choice. He decided to go, but before night, decided that he ed not be ready:- so we were at liberty to take the rooms he had selected. �Prid. Morning. Jan. 1&££. Mr. Clark & myself went on board & selected our staterooms, & the time for sailing was appointed Tues. Jan. 22s- In the meantime, we had many necessaries to procure, & I spent much of my time In writing parting notes to brn, also notes on business & letters to American friends apprising them that we shd hope to be with them in about 90 days. Tues. Jan 22^ Delayed by S. Wind came, but calm weather with some South wind made it very undesirable that we sh£l go. We were delayed by this kind of weather from day to day till Sat. Jan. 26^1. Embark­ ing on board the Behring. Sat. Jan. 2 6 ^ The wind was more west & we c^ not but see that an opportunity was offered for our departure. And now for a separation of three months from all the world except the few on board the ship. Half past 11 A. M. came word that at 1 P. M the steam boat w^ tow out the Behring. adieu. & went to the wharf. We bid kind friends They were punctual. boat was already hold of the ship. The steam We hurried on board, where we found many kind friends who were going outside with us. At 2 o ’clock the steamer left us outside, & our friends went in it As the steamer cast off the hawser of the ship, the crowd of foreigners & natives, on board of her, gave us a few hearty cheers. Then the pilot ordered his boat alongside. Now fol­ lowed hasty good-byes, & many good wishes for our voyage. A part of the company went in the Pilot boat, & a part in a boat of their own to the steam boat which was to carry them to the shore, now two miles distant. When on the steamer �3 with hats & handkerchiefs, they waved to us a good-bye, to which we replied in the same manner. Our little group that remained, to take our long voyage, consisted of myself & wife, Mrs. Clark & her daughter Sarah, Mr. L. L. Windsor & Capt. Bonney - While we had been passing out, I had fixed a berth for Mrs. B. supposing she w^ soon be too seasick to be any­ where else. Mr. Clark had done the same for his wife & daugh­ ter; but as the company was about leaving us for the shore, Mrs. Baldwin & Mrs. Clark stood beside the companion way to bid a farewell to all who were returning. were all on board. Mr. Clark*s family We had left all our Children on shore, except Charles, who had sailed the evening before for Maui & Hawaii. The little girls we parted with at Mr. Cooke’s, & Henry we left with the horse & waggon on shore. Sailing of the Bhering The Bhering was now fairly at sea, & a west or S. W. wind allowed us to make a S. E. course. At 2 P. M. we spread our sails - by 4 or 5 we had lost sight of objects at Honolulu. Diamond Head was distinctly in sight as long as there was daylight to view it. The wind was fresh- We were more or less affected with seasickness & soon retired to rest. Sat. Jan. 27. Last evening I took a little supper on deck, but this morning, feeling but little sick, I ventured to the table- None of the ladies appeared at table though the wind was moderate & ship uncommonly steady. day on board. The Sab. was a quiet We have a blessing at meals_ We did not propose any religious service, to-day, owing to my indisposition, though our Capt. seems thoroughly disposed to grant us all �the privileges on board which we c^- desire. At 7 in the evening we read the Scriptures & had prayers in the Cabin, the Capt., officers, & as many of the men being present as could be spared from duty. Mon. Jan. 28. Sailed 75 M. in 24 hours. Mostly calm during the night & winds very light during the day. Lat. at noon 19° 401 same as Honolulu - Sailed 50 miles. at breakfast. Tues. Jan. 29 Longitude about the Mrs. B. at the table Mrs. Clark in the afternoon. Lat. 19” 8 N. Long, same as Honolulu perhaps - We are yesterday & to-day W. of Hawaii, some 50 miles or more. Have gone but 32 miles in 24 hours. This morning our W. wind changed to E. S.E. wind & we are moving ahead more briskly. Miss Sarah C. was at the breakfast table, this morning, though very seasick yesterday. Wed. Jan.30. Lat. 17” 17 N. Long, same as Oahu. Distance sailed 111 miles - Thur.31. Lat. 14" 20 N. Long. 156” 50 W. Distance 180 M. Two flying fish came on board to-day & got into the frying pan Prid. Peb.1. Lat. 11” 56 N. Long 156 W. Distance 156 miles. Wind E. Trades - fresh, which gave occasionally a sea on board in the windward staterooms. Capt. Bonney & Mr. Windsor had their rooms pretty well filled. Sat. Lat. 9” 38 N. Long. 154” 58 W. Distance run 165 M. Peb.2. E. Trades. Course mostly South. Sab. Lat. 7” 52 N. Long. 153” 36 W. Peb.3. Trades. Course S. S.E. Dist. run 120 miles. E. It was discovered to-day that there was much water in the hold. The hot sun, at Honolulu, had �opened seams about the bows, & the rough sea & fresh wind having buried the bows much in the sea, the ship made con­ siderable water. They first eased the ship by taking in sail, afterwards they stowed the anchor Chains & some freight farther aft* Mon. Lat. 5” 17 N. Peb. 4. Course S. S.E. This remedied the evil. Long. 152 W. Dist. 185 M. E. Trades. Our sea was rough Sc the wind so fresh, that we all renewed our seasickness some. I ventured to the table - No ladies there. Tues. Lat. 2” 47 N. Peb. 5. E. Trades A. M. Long. 151” 8 W. Dist. 150 miles - Showery & S. E. Trades & pleasant P. M. All the pass­ engers were at table for the first time at breakfast & the other meals - The Barometer fell __ of an inch when we 10 changed the N. E. for the S . E . Trades, & that without any other change in the weather than in the wind. Wed. Lat. On 6* S. Long. 151” 50” . Dist. run 17- (torn) Peb. 6. S. E. Trades - Course S. by E. Crossed the line 50 minutes before noon this dayThur. Lat. 3” 24 S. Long 152” 2 W. Dist. run 198 miles. Peb. 6. This was our greatest day’s work thus far. Course S. Made 12' west owing mainly to the variation of the Compass S. E. Trades very fresh. Prid. Lat. 6” 38 S. Long. 152” 20 W. Peb. 8. Course S. with S. E. Trades. Dist. 194 M. �Peb. 9. Lat. 8" 24 S. Long. 153" 51 W. Dist. 135 M. Wind S. E. & at night changed to N. Course run S. by W. Course made S. W. by S. showing that we have had a strong westerly current. Such a current is said generally to pre­ vail about the equator, & especially a little N. of it. No doubts the ship ship wrecks in this region have been much owing to Currents. Sab. Lat. 9” 50 S. With a N. wind our ship has rolled some. Long. 154” Peb. 10. squalls by night. 6 W. Winds baffling. Dist. 86 M. Rainy in S. E. Trades. Course S. by E. We held a religious service to-day in the cabin at 10 A. M. Mr. Windsor read the 9th of Mr. Finney's sermons - Stewardship. In the afternoon I distributed tracts over the ship. Mon. Lat. 11” 29 S. Long. 153” Peb. 11. far East - Course S. E. 34 W. Dist. 94 M. S. E. Trades - For these two days past we have had it very cloudy, whh has been a great favor, as we are fast drawing under the Sun. His declination is now only 14° South. To-morrow we hope to pass the sun. As the heat has been in­ creasing, we have been profiting by the abundant kindness of Capt. Morse, who has every day had a sail awning put up, over the high poop deck, for our shelter, beds or lounges for the ladles, chairs for all, etc. A Capt. who has genuine kindness can easily devise many comforts whh a landsman w^ not think of. Most of the passengers have spent the day, & especially the afternoon, on deck, reading, etc. the order of the day. This P. M. puzzles were We are now 16 days out & our last �watermelon was found to be spoiled - We have still turkeys, chickens, abundance of Irish potatoes & pumpkins, etc. When fresh vegetables fail, there are soup cans, preserved fruits, etc. whh the Capt. has laid in store, in pretty good amount, so that we need not fear any lack. Tues Lat. 13” 34 S . At noon always. Peb. 12, Long. 153” 26 W. Dist. run in 24 hours 127 miles. Declination of the Sun at noon, 13« 45' or 11’ S. of the ship Sarah K. Clark began, to-day, to read Mr. Thompson*s book on Egypt. Wed. 13. Lat. 15°n 13’ S. Wind E. Long. 153” 19 W. Course S. by E. Dist. 100 M. The weather has been very sultry, & we have felt very lazy & sleepy for the last week or 10 days owing to our coming South to meet the Sun, instead of waiting for his more gradual approach to the North. Our Capt. had shown a constant readiness to do anything whh w^ contribute to make out voyage comfortable. He has, every day, had a large sail spread over the poop or high quarter deck, for an awning. Under this the three ladies spend a portion of each day much more comfortably than they w^ find it in the cabin. Capt. Bonney & Mr. Windsor have made their company very agreeable. The former has read much to the Company. doing but little on board. I am Our ladies are very busy with the needle - & Charlotte spends a portion of each day in cutting out texts from a Hawaiian Bible in pursuance of a plan she has laid, that on this voyage, she will prepare Clarke on the �promises for the HawaiiansThur Lat. 16" 17 S. Long. 153" 14 W. Dist. 64 M. Peb. 14, Becalmed most of this day, Ship turning round to all points of the compass. Till this day, we have almost uniformly head the way we wished to go, though our winds have often been light, & we have moved slowly. Towards evening the S. E. Trades returned, & we reduced our Course S. by E. Prid Lat. 17" 41 S. Long. 153" 17 W. Dist. 85 M. Peb. 15, Capt. Bonney read much this day, from Headley’s Napoleon & his Marshalls - Mr. Headley defends Napoleon from the charge of ambitious designs on all Europe - Maintains that he w^ have lived in peace, & satisfied himself with aggrandizing Prance, had England allowed him to do so. was determined on his ruin. Russia also joined them, & so Bonaparte went at both with a vengeance. Sat. A very rainy pouring night. But Great Britain Calm till 5 P. M. The officers saved from our Peb. 16, Central house about three hogsheads of water. Lat. at noon 19" 3 S. Long. 153" 18 W. Dist. 82 M. Wind E. in the night - fresh at evening - mostly calm A. M. Sab. Lat. 20" 3 S. Long, not calculated. Peb. 17 We had a still quiet Sabbath. Dist. 60 M. We had Services at 10 A. M. A sermon was read by Mr. Windsor on the quarter deck. Mon. Lat. 21" 48 S. Long. 153" 9 W. Dist. 105 M. Peb. 18, Sands’ Island bore at noon from us W. by S. 1/2 S. 50 miles distant. We have then passed nearly all the Southern groups of the Pacific without seeing any land. Capt. Morse is �Tues Lat. 23" 30 S. Long, nearly as yesterday. Peb. 19. Pleasant breeze. East course S. by E. Dist 102 M. Getting some cooler. In the evening Capt. Morse happened to swallow half a cigar, & decided at once, to smoke no more. He gave all his cigars to the Sailors. Wed. Lat. 25" 27 S. Peb. 20 The ocean S. of Equator is very Smooth - is always more so than it is N. Long. 152" Trades E. 39 W. Dist. Course S.S.E. 117 M. Some of our company have been at Chess & Checkers, to beguile the time. The ladies all plying the needle. Thur Wind N. of E. Course S. S.E. Peb. 21, since we left Oahu. world. Have had quite a Solitary voyage Sailed 50° of latitude - 1/8 round the Seen no land & no sail, except a ship, the first week, at a great distance. Seen none of the Monsters of the deep except a shark or two, & a few porpoises, once. Prid Lat. 29" 5 S. Long. 151" 46 W. Dist. 105 M. Trades Peb. 22. light & we are doubtless about through with them. swell from the West. S&t . Lat. (no Ohs.) S. A heavy Some have renewed seasickness a little. Long, (no Obs.) Peb. 23. A rainy day, & thick cloudy. Almost calm - Are moving a little, on our Course. S. S.E. Sab. Lat. 31" 47 S. Long, (no obs.) W. In about Lat. 30" Peb. 24. the trades changed to S. W. wind - gentle all night. A. M. it increased to a 6 or 8 knot breeze. Course S. S.E. sermon read - Meeting at 10 A. M. At 10 Rain cleared. Half of Mr. Finney’s 1st �Mon. Lat. 34” 26 S. Peb 25. 335 Miles, the run of 3 days. Long. 149" 3 W. Dist. Run since the 22nd, Course S. S.E. Tues 26. No observation - A Squall from the E. early in the morning. Wind strong E. all day. All seasick again. Course S. by W. It was proposed yesterday that we have a Newspaper published on board the Bark. Mr. Windsor was appointed Editor. He posted up a prospectus, inviting all to contribute matter for S"t i. the paper whh was to be issued, the 1— No. Sat. March 1— . Prospectus also carried to the forecastle. Wed. Lat. 37" 21 S. Long, about 149 W. Peb. 27. Wind still E. somewhat abated. Course S. by E. All again at table. Distance run 2 6 ^ & 2 7 ^ 175 miles. Thur. Lat. 39” 29 S. Peb. 28. Wind E. S. E. Prid. Long, about 149 W. Course about S. No observation. Distance 128 miles. We had green corn for dinner. This morning, after a calm all night, got a Peb. 29. South wind, & the Bhering is heading E. by S. Sat. March lf^ No observation - A South blow commenced last night. E. by S. Course The first No. of the "Bhering Chronicle" was issued this day at noon. iSab. Lat. 42° S. Mar. 2d Course E. by S. Long. 143 W. South wind abated - quite moderate, Last half of Mr. Finney’s 1 ~ Sermon read at the 10 o’clock meetingMon. No observation - A Cloudy day - Wind S. S. W. Mar. 3d Course S. E. by E. Capts. Morse & Bonney commenced learning to play chess to-day. They had spent much of their leisure lately in playing at draughts- �Tues. Lat. 44°u 14’ S. Long. 138u Mar 4 ^ Peb. 28 about 580 Miles, in all 5 days. The two days past 210 M. 46 W. Distance run, since Was 540 Miles direct. Wind this day S. W. Abundance of Albatrosses or Genies about us. Course S. E. Weather getting coolWed. Lat. 44” 48 S. Long. (No obs.) Mar. 5th Mr. Merrill, Mate, took an albatross & a Mollymoke, as the sailors call them, early this morning. The albatross measured from tip to tip of the sings, eleven feet. board. Wind S. E. dead ahead. It was thrown over­ Course E. till midnight- then wind E. & Course S. Thur. Cloudy all day - No obs. Wind E. Course S. by E. Mar. 6 At 4 this morning the Mate took a porpoise. We had the liver for breakfast - its chopped meat for dinner- & other meals. Seafaring men are very fond of it. fond of it. We landsmen not quite so Capt. M. much discouraged we are some 13 days be­ hind his former voyage. Prid. No obs. Cloudy all day. Mar. 7 2 A. M. till morning, then S. by E. cold much. Wind S. E. Course E. by N. from Are beginning to feel the The Capt. & some others playing chess. The rolling of the ship, to-day, swept the board, & so they set about & made a board for sea, & whittled out men whh answer very well. Gonies abundant around us, poising themselves in the air, & soaring about beautifully. Sat. Lat. 49" 10 S. Long. 132” 15 W. Distance run since Tues. Mar. 8 Mar. 4^i 500 Miles, or 440 M. in a straight line. Some of �these days we have run South, some E. S. E. The wind has been uniformly S. E. or dead ahead. it is to-day, & our Course is S. cold to us allwarm- The whole course is So Weather Cloudy & feels quite We are looking up clothes to keep ourselves There are hundreds of albatrosses, Mollymokes, & stormy petrels around. Sab. No observation. Mar. 9. Course S. Cloudy, rainy, Cold- Wind E. In the afternoon of yesterday, the barometer fell 1/3 or 1/2 of an inch from 30 in. By Sab. night it had gone down a little below 29, & we were expecting a gale. At our meeting 10 A. M. half of Mr. Finney’s 2^ sermon was read. Sailors don’t come, it seems to be the wrong hour for themMon. Lat. 51” 14 S. Mar. 10 Instead of a gale we have a fair S. W. wind. Course S. E. Barometer tends up. Somewhat Moderate. Weather rather pleasant, but cloudy, & we call it cold. Tues. Lat. 51” 42 S. Long 129” 10 W. Mar. 11. or in 3 days, 200 Miles. Dist. sailed since Sat. 8 ^ Wind now N. fresh & strong. Course E. by S. & old Bhering is going it, at 10 or 12 knots. pleasant. Cloudy at evening- Day With such a wind 10 days wd carry us to Cape Horn. Wed. Lat. 52” 40 S. Mar 12. Miles. Long 124” 22 W. Pleasant wind. Royals till night. quite rough. noon. Distance last 24 hours 185 Yesterday P. M. increased in strength- In the night double reefed topsails. Going about 9 knots. Sea Main topgallant set before �No obs. to keep. Miles- By dead reckoning whh every ship is obliged by law Lat. 53” 20 S. Long 120” W. Thick Cloudy, rain, Wind N. Dist. 24 hours 210 Course E. Mrs. B. ill at times- So 3 days past - better to-day - Sea rough. feel the cold- All �Sat. Jan. 26.^ 1856, We embarked on board the Bk Bhering, Capt. Hiram G. Morse, bound to New London. There were six passengers, fiiyself & wife, Mrs. Clark & daughter Sarah, Capt. Bonney, of a whaleship, & a Mr. Winsor, of Boston. We had a pleasant & sociable company - had nothing in the shape of differences Our Capt. was uniformly kind; so were his officers. gave us an unusual amount of good weather. The Lord We had scarcely any thing whh cd be called a ”Galew on the whole voyage, of 18,000 miles, & anchored in New London harbor, Thur. May 22^ at 10 o clock at night, praising our kind Heavenly Father for his unbounded goodness to us, during a sojourn of 117 days upon the ocean. Frid. May 23d - Major Thos T. Williams, a venerable & fatherly old gentleman, of whom we had often heard, came on board this morning he staid an hour, told us the nev/s of the day, & informed us that he had engaged a place for us to stay at the house of a widow lady, Mrs. Lawton. My first move, in the morning was to the Post Office where I found letters from Bridgeport & other friends, & from the Sand. Islands. 1856 New London to Bridgeport. We praised the Lord, that we were allowed to hear, that they were well. Especially was I glad to hear such news of my aged mother, for I longed to see her face once more. with the sweet. But the bitter is mingled While we were on the water, March 313^, a be­ loved sister, whom I had hoped to see, Phebe Ann, wife of Cory- don Benton, Esq. had been removed from earth suddenly, leaving a young family of six children. affliction. This was to me an unexpected May the Lord sanctify it to us all. Our son, �f D. Dwight, at New Haven, had been apprised, by telegraph, this morning, of our arrival, & at 10 in the evening, he arr^ in the cars. Most joyful were his parents to meet him, after a separa­ tion of five years. Mon. May 2 6 ^ Sat. & Sab. we were kindly entertained at the houses of Mrs. Lawton, Major Williams & Capt. Sami Jeffries. I also called on Capt. Richards’ family, an old friend of ours. At 11 o'clock, this morning, we took seats in the cars of the New Lond. & N. Haven rail road for Bridgeport, where we arrd about 3 P. M. & were most cordially welcomed by my mother, sisters Sophia & Sophronia, bro. in law, Robinson & daughter Bridgeport to Northford Abbie. It was a joyful meeting to us all, after our absence of 25 years. The Lord be praised for preserving alive so many of our beloved friends, for so long a season. Our-visit in the family of this beloved brother, from May 26^ii to June G^h we enjoyed to the full. Past days were recalled, past mercies recounted & past sorrows & trials, whh had been many, were not forgotten. a+At New London, on Sab. we attended the 1— Cong. Chh, & heard an elderly minister - P. M. we went to the 2 Cong, chh, & heard Dr. Edwards; in the evening, in his session room, I gave his people some account of the Sand, isl^ mission in whh they seemed much interested. At Bridgeport, we attended the 2d Cong, chh in the morning, & heard a Mr. Murdock preach. P.M. we heard a young man at Dr. Hewitt’s chh - In the evening, we went again to hear Dr. Hewitt lecture on the present crisis with our rulers. �w ' O Frid. June 6 ^ Again we took seats in the cars for New Haven, sister Sophia and daughter Abbie being with us, where we ex­ pected to meet bro. Maltby who wd convey us to Northford. rain poured, & bro. M. cd not come. The Called on Mrs. Stone, a cousin - met Mr. Geo. D. Gower in the St. who went with us to the Depot. Sophia & Abbie stopped at N. Haven - Mrs. B. & myself took the stage at 11 A. M. for Northford, where we 1856 Northford Ct. arrived, at the house of bro. Julius Maltby, between one & two P. M. Here we met Mrs. M. sister of Mrs. B. - her two daughters, Jane and Mary, & bro. J. Maltby - All of us recognised each other, at once, not because we looked as we did 25 years ago; but because some of the old features remained, & because we knew who we were to meet. On Sab. Mr. Pierce, the pastor preached - P. M. was communion. In the evening, I addressed the congregation on the Sand. Isl mission. Mrs. B. finds warm hearted friends here. Mon. June Today bro. Maltby went in his carriage to New Haven to bring up Sophia & Abbie - They did not arrive here till quite evening. A little earlier, in the afternoon, a carriage drove up whh proved to be bro. & sister Clarrissa Linsley & their daughter Cleora, from Meriden. meet them. We were exceedingly glad to It was a truly pleasant sight to see the three sis­ ters, the only surviving daughters of Deacon Solomon Fowler, once more together, after a separation of more than 25 years. Each of them is endowed with a heart well calculated to appre­ ciate the privilege they are now allowed of meeting together. �Northford to Durham Ct. Late in the afternoon, came bro. Maltby1s eldest son, Douglass, from Waterbury, bringing home Isabella, the youngest of the family. It is pleasant to see so many relatives together. Mr. Linsley & family returned at night to Meriden. Teus. June lcdik I took bro. Maltby's carriage at 10 this morning, & carried my sister Sophia to Durham, 9 miles, where she wished to make a visit of two or three weeks with Miss Eunice Baldwin. Abbie rode up with us to see the town whence our family came, & where her father was born. On arriving at Durham, we found Miss Eunice B. had been gone to Durham N. Y. for three weeks; but she was expected home daily. So Sophia decided to go & wait awhile at Sami Tibbals' - in the West Part. Before going there we rode along the East road past the house where I was born, as well as my father before me. Buildings, of course, after a lapse of 52 years have been renewed - but the grounds look quite natural. cousin of ours. We took dinner at Mr. Tibbals' - she is a In the afternoon, we rode to Dr. David Smith's - We found him at home, living with his two daughters, Catharine & Elizabeth. They gave us a most hearty, and we had a delightful visit. 1856 Northford Ct. We c^ have wished to prolong our visit a little; but were obliged, after tea, to take our leave, in order to get to Northford before night. Dr. Smith is in his 89— year; but he has a quick step, & much energy of body - & retains his faculties remarkably well. He preaches occasionally at other places - was, not long since, at the city of Washington, & preached in the Hall of Congress, supplying the place of their chaplain, who is 94 years of age. �On reaching Northford, I found a letter from Dr. Anderson, of the Missionary Rooms, requesting us to go on to Boston the 1 8 ^ til or 19— of the present month. We had letters also from Sarah Bunker & from Mr. Pogue of the Haw. Islands. Thur. June 1 3 ^ Today P. M. rode with Mrs. Maltby & Mrs. B. to see Mrs. Eliza Fowler. Nobody at home. Then rode over to see Mrs. Sally Williams, a cousin of theirs, who lives in the house built by Col. Douglass, their grandfather. son was there, named Douglass. She was not at home. Her We then returned to the meeting house & attended the weekly prayer meeting of the chh. Mon. June 16. Spent Frid. & Sat. in making calls - took tea Frid. evaiing at Rev. Mr. Pierce's - Heard him preach twice on Sab. To day was set as our time to leave for Meriden to spend a night and then proceed to Boston. But Mrs. B. is on her bed, & too feeble to go - So we wait a little, We have rec^ letters to day from the Sand. Islands - from Moku, Mrs. Kinney, Charles & Emi. An account of Emi's, illness Charles rather poorly - The rest all in usual health - Signs of a Revival in Punahou - whh reRoxbury Mass. joices our hearts. st Sat. June 21— - 1856. (Thus.) At Dr. Anderson's, Roxbury, Mass. June 19. This morning, after being detained three days because of Mrs. B.'s illness, I left Northford without her & Abbey, for Boston. Bro. Maltby carried me to Wallingford - we were too late for the morning train - & the Express line did not stop there - so I took a down train to New Haven - At 11..9 A.M. the Express came from New York & I took a seat in the cars. At Springfield we stopped 25 minutes for dinner, & we arrived �• • 33 • at Boston at 5 P.M. - I went immediately to the Miss. House where I met a cordial welcome from Dr. Anderson, & was intro­ duced to the different gentlemen engaged at the Miss. House Dr. A. had invited myself & wife to make our home at his house Accordingly he & I got into an Omnibus for Roxbury Mr. Chapin, as si Secy, aided in getting my trunk to the Omnibus St. & we took it in Yest. (Prid.) we went into Boston - Bro. Clark & myself met the Prud. Com. on the subject of a misy vessel for the Pacific. In the forenoon I called at Mr. Kittredge's, & met Mrs. Clark & Sarah - called at Mr. Bunker's - met Mrs. B. Sarah - & a sister of Mr. Bunker - Also Dr. Newcomb & wife. Boston,Mass. 1856. This P. M. (Sat.) I met Munson Coan at the Miss. House He & his sister had just arr^ in Boston from New Bedford. The Rambler, in whh ship they came, arr at New Bedford June 10th. At evening, both of them came to Roxbury & called at Mr. Kiti tredge's to see the Clarks, & also at Dr. Anderson's. We were all Happy to meet them. Sab. June 22^. In the forenoon, heard Mr. Thompson preach at Rox­ bury - P.M. Mr. Porter of South Boston preached at the same chh. In the evening, Mr. Thompson, the Pastor, gave a lecture, on the similarity of customs, &c. of the Hindoos with the people of Syria, where the Bible was written. Mon. June 2 z £ I went three times this day to the depot, on the arrival of as many different trains, hoping to meet dear wife & daughter Abbey. But they did not appear. cool today. The weather felt The thermometer was only 76 at noon. Yesterday �(Sab.) it was 95. It seems as if we never could know in this land what clothes to put on. We ought always to have two or three suits about us. Teus. June 24. This morning I recd a line from Mrs. Baldwin, whh informed me, that she wd leave Meriden at noon in the Express Train from New York. At 5 P. M. they are expected in Boston. h m The train arr^ at 5 .. 10 - & Mrs. B. & Abbey soon showed themselves outside the cars. Glad was I to see them. We took a coach & came direct to Dr. Anderson's in Roxbury, where we rec^ a hearty welcome from the family. Frid. June 27thl856. To-day Miss Sarah Bunker accompanied myself, Mrs. B. & Abbie into Boston. After visiting the Misy House & other places, Mrs. Bunker joined us, & we all took the horse rail road car for a visit to Mt. Auburn cemetery. It has an area of 126^ acres, well diversified with hills & dales & woods more tasteful monuments than we c^ look at - full of winding paths in every direction. We ascended the Observatory, from whh we had a good view of the whole ground. Returning we reached Boston at 5 P.M. & took an omnibus to Roxbury. Abbey & myself ascended to the top of Bunker Hill monument - a splendid granite tower, 221 feet high; ascent has 295 steps. On the top are two iron field pieces - whh, with two similar ones taken by the British, were all the cannon possessed by .the colonies at the commencement of Revolutionary War. We saw the spot, marked by a stone, where Gen. Warren fell. Sat. June 28/ I went to Indian Wharf & found Mr. Boardman, owner of 1856 the Bhering. He informed me, that Capt. Morse was at New London Boston, I also went to the stone yard of my cousin Elizur Baldwin - then �• • • went and took dinner with him, at 670 Washington St. called on Dr. Blagden at 10 Central Court. I also He recognised me very soon, after a separation of 35 years, though he did not know that I was in the country. So did my cousin after a separation of 25 years. Sah. June 2 9 ^ At 9 A. M. I called on Dr. Blagden & at 10 went with him & his amiable lady to Old South Chh, where he is pastor. He preached a good sermon. joyed the visit much. I dined with them & en­ After dinner I went to cousin Elizur’s - attended chh with him at the Pine St. chh in the P.M. Mr. Dexter, the pastor, preached an excellent sermon, from "Thy will be done”, &c. Mon. June 30. At evening returned to Roxbury. Called this morning on Mr. Thompson, pastor at Roxbury - also at Consul Bunker's, - then took an omnibus for Boston to do a few errands. I had expected to leave Boston about this time, & therefore requested friends at Bridgeport not to direct letters to me here after this. But to day I wrote countermanding the order; & to make it more sure, I stepped into House's Printing Telegraph office, & sent a mes­ sage to my bro. Robinson of Bridgeport, thus, "Send my letters this week to Boston." Teus. July 1. Cost of this was 25 cts. This morning we have moved down to Boston, & taking up our abode with Cousin Elizur Baldwin at 670 Washington St. Spent the forenoon Wed. in visiting, with Judson Baldwin & his mother for guides, the Common, State House, Misy House, Faneuil Hall, & the Q,uincy - all noted places. Wed. July 2^ - At half past two P. M. Mrs. B. & myself left in an omnibus for the Lowell Dept. At 3 took the cars for Winchester, �• • u where Dr. Chapin lives. visit with them. • We spent the night & had a pleasant Left them at 9 A, M. (Thur.) reached cousin Eliaur's at 10 A. M. Frid. July 4 ^ A great day this in Boston - Before its light began to dawn, all the boys, & some of the men were firing crackers all over the town - Companies dressed up fantastically were marching by occasionally. pistols fired, &c. &c. Tin horns were blowing here & there, At 8 A. M. there was a Military drill - At 10 A. M. a procession was formed from the city Hall, whh marched round the Commons to the Tremont Temple where an ora­ tion was delivered by E. G. Parker Esq. Boston, Mass. 4=^9: of July. 1856 The oration was rather a brilliant one - full of sparkling ideas - thorough-going in Republican principles, & down with vengeance on all the awful doings of slavery in Kansas, & in Washington - The singing was by 200 children & youth, aided by a brass band. & it did go up. A balloon was announced to go up at 5 P. M. The fire works intended for this evening were deferred to Mon. evening. Sat. July 5 ^ At 11 A. M. this day, we took the cars for Taunton. We arr^ there at half past 12 & found Mr. Maltby's family there all well, th Sab. July 6 Heard Mr. Maltby preach fore & afternoon - They had communion in the afternoon, in whh we united. meeting house & a good congregation. there 30 years. A pleasant Mr. M. has been settled �• • Mon« July 7 ^ • Returned to Boston. As we were getting out of the cars, behold a balloon was ascending from the Commons. It was that of Mr. Wise, the son, the same who ascended on the 4 ^ - The balloon went E. over the harbor - then W. & N. W. till it descended In West Medford. Teus. July 8^1 Called this morning on Charles Atwood, Esq. a college classmate, at his office - found him looking much young­ er than I expected. After dinner we called at Dr. Blagden's - Thence I went in search of the Dr. Stevens who had married Sophia Crocker - soon found him at 158 Tremont St. pleasant call with them both. Had a Learned more particulars this day about the ascent of the Balloon on the 7-^2 Mr. Wise con­ sidered himself two miles high at the highest - When one mile high, the wind was from the East. He threw over some of his ballast, & rode another mile - There he had the wind from the West. & it took him off over the harbor - he then let some of the gas escape & descended a mile into the East.wind whh wafted him West & Northwest, till he alighted in West Medford. At the ascent of the balloon on the 4 ^ it was considered to be one & a half miles at the highest. The wind was N. - the balloon went South & landed in BisLntree, about 14 miles from Boston. Mon. evening July 7-^2 we went to Boston Commons to see the fire works. They commenced about 8 with the throwing of rockets - after that they had fire bombs whh were shot into the air to explode - then they exhibited fire serpents, Roman candles, revolving fires of red, green, &c. The last was a colossal figure of Washington represented with various colored fires. But the most wonderful of all these works was the �• • • Boston 1856 representation, in fire works, of the taking of Sevastopal.A series of tents, some 60 or more feet in length - represented the Mts. & hills. &c. On these were painted fortifications, ships, All of a sudden, fireing seemed to commence from the forts & from the ships. constant fire. The allied fleets on the right kept up a The Russian ships caught fire, burnt & sunk. The whole Mts & forts seemed all on fire - more fiery work, I think, than was seen in the real battle: but there was no representation of armies in motion. Had there been this last, it w^ have appeared quite a reality. Wed* July 9 ^h _ a very stormy day - The wind was N.E. & cold, & we pretty closely shut up at home. Thur. July 10. Abbey & myself took an omnibus immediately after breakfast, & rode to Roxbury - called at Mr. Kittredge's found nobody at home - made a pleasant call at Mr. Bunker’s went to Dr. Anderson's & got our trunks on an omnibus - reached our home at 670 Wash. St. at noon. In the P. M. I went to the Misy House & various other places, & at 4 P.M. went with Mr. Gordon & Mr. Thompson to the harbor, & on board a new & splenBoston did Bark, named Henry Hill, in honor of the late Treasurer of the Board. Mr. Hill was there - Dr. Anderson & his family & nearly all the Prud. Com. & other gentlemen of Boston as well as many ladies. After many brief addresses, in whh Mr. Brown, principal owner, was highly complimented, & the Capt. (Watson) who had carried out many mis's in the Sultana, was extolled for his unbounded kindness, the whole company was invited below to take some refreshments. Dr. Blagden's to tea. In the evening Abbey & myself went to After tea Mr. Budington & Dr. Waterbury - �• • • 3 1 also Mr. Hunnewell called, & we had a very pleasant visit. -Sat. July 12. Weather getting very warm. Mrs. B. being poorly these days, I spent yesterday in wandering about to see the curiosities of the place. I called at Chickering’s piano store - asked the price of their pianos. I called also at the store & piano factory of Gilbert & co. - Saw all parts of the work, as it was going on. To day, in the afternoon, Abbey & myself took an omnibus & went over to Charlestown & took 1856 Boston,Mass. dinner & tea with Mr. Hunnewell. We saw there Mr. & Mrs. Hunnewell, Jajs, an only son, & Miss Ellen, adopted daughter. Rev. Messrs. Budington & Miles were also present at dinner & tea. Sab. July 15. This morning I went to the Seamen’s Bethel, on North Square, to hear Father Taylor, the famous Seamen’s preacher but he had an old gentleman, from the far West, to preach for him. The old gentleman was present & gave out a notice of a Sab. school picnic the school, parents & children, to go on the Rail Road. In the afternoon, I went to Park St. Chh, and heard a stranger. & heard Mr. Taylor. the saints. In the evening, I went again to N. Square He had, for a Subject, God’s inheritance in He was deeply earnest - whh fixed the eyes of all his audience but he was excentric, & even odd to a proverb Sure to have many of his remarks remembered. before that he was so much of a Methodist. I did not know I suspect, that he belongs to their connection. Mon. July 14t ^ I went, early this morning, over to Chelsea to visit Mr. Wilder’s Iron Safe Manufactory - was much pleased with the �Charlestown, Mass. power of their machinery to work iron. Made several calls in Boston, one on Dr. Calvin Stevens & wife. She is a daughter of Oliver Crocker, of New Bedford, a particular friends of ours. In the afternoon, myself, & Mrs. B. took an omnibus to Charles­ town, to visit the family of Mrs. Whiting who is a sister of James W. Austin, lawyer, who has lived in our family,, at Lahaina, four years, & been the District Attorney, for that section of the Islands. steamer now due. Mr. Austin was expected home in the When Mr. Whiting arrived, at evening, from Boston, he brought the news, that the Telegraph had announced the steamer arrived from Aspinwall. We spent the night at Mr. Whiting's, &, in the morning, had the satisfaction of meet­ ing our friend Mr. Austin who came with his bro. who went to New York to accompany him home. We spent Teus. with them, glad to hear all news about Lahaina & the Islands, & especially our dear children, all of whom Mr. A. reports as well. With Mr. Austin, I visited the Navy Yard at Charlestown - we went on board the Steamer Merrimac, 300 ft. long. We enjoyed this day highly -Mr. Austin brought us a large package of letters from Boston to Auburn & Norwich. 1856 son Charles & the natives of Lahaina. How welcome! At evening we returned to Boston. Wed. July 16— This morning, having taken leave of our kind friends, Cousin Elizur Baldwin & family, with whom we have had a pleasant visit, we took the Rail Road cars, at half past Worcester. 8 A. M., for When we came to the junction of the Boston & Worces­ ter road with the Worcester & Norwich road, we took the latter. After riding four miles, we stopped about noon, at Auburn, & �went a mile from the road & spent a night with Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Hoadley. ford. It was one of our good visits. They were from North­ We carried to them a bundle whh Mr. Austin had brought from Mrs. Pogue. Thus. July 1 7 ^ At about 10 or 11 A. M. we again took the cars for Norwich - arr^ after midday. We enquired after Dr. Downing’s family of Preston, whose wife was a cousin & friend of Mrs. B. A daughter of Dr. D, who had married a Capt. Reynolds of Norwich & lost her husband, was married again to a Mr. John W. Bulkeley, in the same place. We soon learned the place of their residence, near two miles West of the R. R. Depot. We hired a carriage, & rode there - found Mrs. Bulkeley at home, & their eight daughters, five of whom were hers, & three were Mr. Bulkeley's, when they Norwich were married. At evening, Mr. Bulkeley came home. We were much pleased with him & with the whole family. We shall always re­ member them with interest. Frid. July 18. This morning Mr. Bulkeley kindly sent his carriage to carry me, Mrs. B. & Abbey to Preston, & we spent the day, till sunset, in Dr. Downing's family. Mrs. D. (Louisa Tyler) very readily recognised Mrs. B. after a separation of 25 or 26 years. Mrs. Tyler, widow of Dr. Lucius Tyler, (Mrs. D ’s bro.) was there. We also saw there a young son of Louisa, (another daughter of Dr. Downing, who married a Mr. Huntington. The mother had died. At evening we returned to Mr. Bulkeley's, at Norwich, well paid for our day’s ride, though the day was melting hot. Sat. July 19— This morning we were to take the steam boat from carriage Norwich to New London at 8 A. M. Mr. Bulkeley's^took us down early, & returned for Mrs. Bulkeley & her three daughters ( one �went down with us-) They were bound to Bradley’s Island, a watering place for the well & the sick. We had a delightful sail down the river Thames, & reached New London about 9»30 Abbey & myself called at Capt. Jeffries’ - I went on to Mrs. Lawton’s & to Major Williams; New London to New Haven At the latter place I found nobody at home. Williams' office - he was not in.- I went to Mr. I called at the Hotel to see Capt. Morse - he was not there. I was told, he was soon to be married to a Miss Baker, whom he had first met at Honoh m lulu. At 10» 55 A. M. We embarked again, on board the cars for New Haven. This was my 1 3 ^ Rail Road ride, & the first on whh any accident occurred. We came along at good speed & quietly enough, till we reached Branford. Here, at a cross road, there was it seems, a one horse waggon directly across the track, with one man riding in it. were just at that instant. I wonder what his ideas Our train was going at full speed, with Locomotive, Lyme, at the head. Our cow catcher did noble execution, taking the whole concern up, & sending the waggon, all in splinters, to the right side, while the horse ran with the thills to the left. There was a bustle among the brakemen & the train was stopped after running some 50 or 60 rods & it was backed to the place of disaster - It was said the man was killed - We looked back to see. Nothing was visible but his soon old hat.- We^saw them lifting the stupid fellow off from the engine, where he had taken a hasty ride. His head was covered with blood - the engine was spattered with blood - A physician took him into his carriage; he was able to sit up, & rode off His wounds did not prove dangerous - I hope he will remember �so much of this lesson, that he will not again thus peril the lives of 60 passengers. We reached New Haven about In 30 P.M.— We went immediately to the house of Deac. Stone, 16 College St., whose wife (Electa Hall) was a cousin of mine, & received a hearty welcome. Sab. July 2 0 ^ We spent the Sab. & Mon. with them. This morning we all went, with Deac. Stone's family, to their chh, (the Col. St. chh) & heard their pastor, the Rev. Mr. Strong. At 2 P. M. I called at Mr. Bingham's, & went with them to the North chh, Mr. Dutton's, & heard a stranger. In the evening heard Dr. Atwater, Prof. of Princeton Seminary at the N. chh, four congregations meeting in the service. Meetings are better filled here than in Boston. Mon. July 21— I made various calls - At Henry White's office - he not at home - found Charles Robinson, another classmate, in his office - called also at Mr. Gower's - Capt. Stetson's & Mrs. Wilcox's, she being a sister of bro. Cooke, of Oahu. Teus. July 22^. At about 2 o'clock P. M. I took the cars for New Haven & Bridgeport. Bridgeport. utes. The distance is 17s- miles, & occupies about 34 minh m I staid in Bridgeport till Prid. July 2 5 ^ at IQ t» 3 0 A. M. Spent most of the time at bro. Robinson's. My mother seemed greatly delighted to meet me again. In the time I was tea there, I called at Deac. Geo. Sterling's took^there Thur. evening; called also at Mrs. Morris', Mrs. Baldwin's & Mrs. Sterling called with myself & Dwight, on Mrs. Robinson, who was once a misy at Siam. She is engaged here in teaching. At her house we saw Munson & Hatty Coan. On Prid. at 10 «» 40 A. M. I went on board the Express train from New York for New �Haven. Started on at 10 « 40 & reached New Haven at 11 «*10 - Of course, were about 30 minutes going 17^- miles. I found Mrs.B. & Abbie at Mts. Hotchkiss’. with sister Maltby & her daughter Jane. Sat. July 26.^ Spent this day in making calls, &c. Galled at Mr. Stone’s - called also at the house of my friend & classmate, Henry White - found Mrs. White at home - Several of their sons also came in - they have seven sons. The eldest, Henry is a lawyer in this place - The 2d, Charles Atwood, & 3d - are merchant clerks in New York - the rest are at home Sab. July 27th A warm sultry day, more uncomfortable than we often have at the islands. At 10 w 15 A. M. Henry White, according to previous agreement, called for us to go to the middle chh, Dr. Bacon’s. We heard there a sermon on the judgment by Dr. Atwater, a prof. of Princeton Seminary. A plain sound preacher - At 3 P. M. Mr. White again went, with us, to the college chapel to hear the Baccalaureate Sermon to the Senior class. It was preached by Prof. Fisher, a young man, a graduate from Brown University, Providence. The sermon was on Mat. "I came not to send Peace on the earth, but a sword”- a well written sermon - but he has a small voice, & not much force of delivery. It was so warm, that none of us went out to a third service. Mon. July 2 8 While I was up town Mr. Gower with his carriage conveyed Mrs. B. & Abbey to his house, 44 Grand St. where we are to spend the rest of the week. After dinner I went up to search for Dwight who was to come from Bridgeport. in the street. I met him He accompanied me into the Alumni building on the college premises. We looked at the two rooms of the Brothers & ^inonian, Societies - both fitted up in the most splendid �style - floors richly carpeted - seats cushioned, &c - The costs of merely fitting up these rooms was $2 , 2 0 0 for each. I made a call at Mr. Benj. Smith - saw there Miss Lydia Hoadly. Teus. July 29th Made an effort to find Mr. C. S. Lyman this morn­ ing, hoping for his company in visiting the college premises, could not find him. So I returned to Mr. Gower's - found there Miss L. Hoadly, & Mr. & Mrs. M°Call from Saybrook. Mrs. McC. is a daughter of Mr. Whitney, of the Sand. Islands mission. They are now settled in Saybrook. New Haven Ct. At 4 P. M. I called on Prof. Silliman - had a pleasant interview 1856 of half an hour with him. Afterwards called on Dr. Bacon. He appeared kind & attentive - said he had intended to call on us. As I was about leaving Mr. Thatcher, of Meriden, & a son of Dr. Beecher called. Went, in the evening, to the College St. chh & heard an address from Rev. Joseph P. Thompson, of New York, before the A A 4* Society of Yale - also a poem by Rev. Edwin Johnson, of Jacksonville, 111. Both performances were interesting. Wed. July 5 Q&h This was a busy day - At 9 A.M. went to a meeting of the Yale alumni at the alumni building - it lasted till 11 Speeches were made by many - At 11 o'clock we adjourned to the North chh -where an address on Science, & the wants of Yale was made by Prof. Dana. This over we went home to dinner. At 3 P.M. We had an address in the North Chh from Prof. Parks, of Andover. At 5 P.M. I met all of the class of 1821 who had come. Sixteen had come - viz. 4 who live in New Haven - White Terry, Robinson & Eastman & Porter - Bradley from Washington city, Childes & Bulkley ^ from N. York, David Green, J. A. Tainter, McCulloch, Williamson, �• • • Mitchell, Boyd, Brewer & Baldwin were present at the meeting & Waldo Brown was at commencement the next day. The time at the meeting was taken up in communicating information of members of the class. st Thus. July 51— Commencement day - the forenoon was rainy - but the exercises of the day went on. I listened to most of them - much the same in character whh we had 55 years ago. There were no colloquies, or dialogue - only orations & disserta­ tions. The Valedictory was first to the President- then to the Professors & tutors, & last to the class. - At the close of the morning exercises, all alumni repaired to the alumni building & took dinner - some 5 or 600 were present. They were called by classes into the dinner, beginning with the eldest. Presi­ dent Woolsey asked the blessing at table & the venerable ex presi­ dent Day returned thanks. met at Mr. Bingham's. At evening those from Hawaiian Islands Mrs. Judd & three children were there - also Mr. & Mrs. McCall (Emily Whitney) from Saybrook, Mrs. Richards & daughters, Munson & Harriet Coan - & Sarah Clark. Frid. Aug. 1 Made some calls, & spent the day preparing to start f 6 r Wmstown to-morrow morning. Sat. Aug. 2 1856 - Rose pretty early - put all things in readiness for our departure - After breakfast we made for the Depot. At h m New Haven to .Imstown, Mass. 7 » 55 we started in the cars from New Haven for Springfield, each 62 miles, cost $1.75 thence to Pittsfield 49 miles $1.50 each.by stage thence to N. Adams, 20 m. & 5 moreAto Williams College, cost 75 cts for each individual. Before we reached E. College, we met Jas. M. Alexr - who told us where our lodging place was, (Mr. Robert Noble) where we rode & were kindly rec^ by Mr. & Mrs. �Noble, who had a house full, but had agreed to accommodate us, because all others had declined. All seemed to take an interest in us. Sab. Aug. 3d - We had thought much of the privileges here this day, especially of hearing Dr. Hopkins' Baccalaureate Sermon. Mr. Thompson, of Roxbury, preached in the morning, from Mat. 28:20. “Lo I am with you", &c. Dr. Hopkins’ text at 1 1/2 P.M. was Heb. 2:10, & Mat. 16 : 24 - "Capt. of Salvation perfect thro. Sufferings." - "let him deny himself," &c, were, 1. His principal heads The nature of the Gospel - its object to save many j Its demands at war with human nature. be with self denial & sufferings. 2 3— . This Salvation must Is the Sacrifice & Suf­ fering worthy of the object to be gained? 4. Compare the self denial required by the Gospel with that whh is practised in the business of the world, whh is nothing more than giving up some good to gain wealth, position, &c. Dr. H. is an acute moral reasoner, is rich in matter, & has much force of manner. gained an enviable reputation as a preacher. graduating class was good. He has His advice to the In the evening, Dr. S. H. Cox, addressed the Mills Theol. Society. He did it extemporaneously - & made many very keen remarks on theology, preachers & interpre­ tation. In coming to this place we took one Rail road from New Haven to Springfield, a 2d to Pittsfield, a 3d to N. Adams. Mon. Aug. 4 - Called, this morning, with James M. Alexander, on Pres. Hopkins. Met a very kind reception - He is a modest man - & a man of great worth. In the afternoon, we spent most of the time, in looking over the college premises - We went first to the Library - then to the Observatory, next to the Jackson Hall, �whh is devoted to specimens of Natural History. Last of all, we went to the Chapel, & to the College Cabinet in the upper story of the same building. The cabinet is much more extensive than I had supposed they possessed - I am told, that most of it was given by Prof. Emmons, on condition, that he be Prof. of Geology & Mineralogy. Titostown, Ms. Teus. Aug. 5 - 1856. This was the day for the great Misy Jubilee, to consecrate the ground on whh stood the "Hay Stack", where Sam"*" J. Mills, & his associates met to pray, & consult on going in to preach Christ to the Heathen. The meeting was to have beenNa grove hard by the place of the two Haystacks, under the North one only of whh did the five young brethren take refuge in the thunder & rain storm. But last night was very rainy, making the misy Park too muddy to be traversed - & the rain has poured all day to-day. So they were compelled to hold the meeting in the chh. The meeting commenced at 10 A. M. & continued till 4 P. M. with a recess of 15 minutes at 1 - The exercises were commenced by a brief address by David Dudley Field L. L. D. of N. York The Jubilee Address by Prof. Albert Hopkins was a long written address - about the Haystacks - its men, & its times. After recess & singing, prayer was offered by Dr. C. Dewey - Then addresses by Pres. Mark Hopkins, Dr. Anderson, Ex Gov. Briggs, Ex Gov. Washburn, Dr. Wyckoff of Albany, & Rev. Dr. Tyng, of New York. Dr. Hopkins spoke of the need of religious influence in educating youth. Some of the addresses were interesting, but did not show quite enough of the misy spirit. Early graduates & returned Mis's were mentioned on the schedule as �• r • / • expected to speak - but they were crowded into the last end of the meeting. Of about a dozen returned Mis's, a few only spoke, & they were limited to five minutes each. Mr. Bingham sung a verse in Hawaiian. - Mr. Williams, of Mosul, repeated the Lord’s prayer in Arabic - Mr. Poor, of Newark, gave a specimen of the Tamil - The exercises were interspersed with singing, & closed with the hymn of “Jesus shall reign where’er the sun", to the tune of Old Hundred. Aug. 6 — Wed. This was commencement day - Exercises commenced at 10 A. M. closed at 6 P. M. They consisted of 29 orations, in­ cluding the Salutatory, a poem, two Masters orations, & the Valedictory. Most of these were specimens of good writing, & were well delivered. Degrees were conferred on 42 young gentle­ men of the graduating Class. few Honorary degrees. & out of College. 1856 Some A. M. degrees also - & some Pres. Hopkins is very highly esteemed in A dinner for alumni was given at the Mansion House - it was very good, & paid for by the Graduating Class, Williamstown,Mass. costing each of them about five dollars. About 200 sat down to the dinner. After commencement exercises were over, all mis’s were invited to a room at Prof. Lincoln’s where we had quite a sociable & pleasant gathering - Present, Rev. Messrs. H. Bing­ ham, Edw. Clark & wife, D. Baldwin & Wife, Sandwich Islands, E. Riggs, Constantinople, Williams, Mosul, Winslow, Haisington, & Mills of Ceylon., Rankin, of China, & Dr. Cummings, of the same, formerly - also Mr. Dodge & David Scudder, candidates for the misy service. In the eraning, the Hawaiian Mis's & Misy children all met at the house of Mrs. Crane. There were 14 children, & some six or more adults, viz. Mr. & Mrs. Baldwin, Mr. & Mrs. Clark, Mr. Bingham, Mrs. Diell, Mrs. Judd - making over 20 in all. �• < To Thus. Aug. 7.£k- Mrs. B. ill to-day - a call from Mr. Poor, whh we enjoyed - He & most of the Ceylon Mis’s are strongly opposed lately to the changesAmade by the Deputation of the Prud. Com. At night such of the Mis’s as had not left town met at Dr. Cum­ mings' - Mr. French, of the Ahmednugger Mission was there also Mr. Benjamin of Greece & Turkey, & Mrs. Hepber, of China also Rev. Mr. Poor, son of Dr. Poor, of Ceylon. There is a strong sympathetic bond among mis’s wherever they meet. They can appreciate each others trials & joys. Frid. Aug. 8 — This morning at 11 A. M. Dwight & Abbie took stage for Hoosac Falls, there to take the cars for Troy, & steam boat for New York & Bridgeport. The stage was full, & a part of the company were taken into an open waggon. It reminds me of old times where we had abundance of difficulty in getting away from college when vacation came. Williamstown is hemmed in with Mts - it is five miles to a Rail Road on the East & 17 miles on the N. W. Want of more direct communication ren­ ders newspapers, & news more scarce than in any place we have yet visited. While we were at the Mansion House, getting Dwight & Abbey into the stage, James Chamberlain & Jas. M. Alexander passed by, on foot, bound to the White Mountains, by way of Bennington. Henry Lyman left to-day, with Mrs. Clark & Sarah, to go to Pittsfield & thence to Great Barrington - afterwards they go on to Buffalo, Niagara, &c: to John Gulick is here bound Curtiss J. Lyons has called in, & goes, in the morning, with Munson & Hatty Coan to Pittsfield to spend the Sab. with Mrs. Wetmore’s friends - Then they go West - Curtiss as far as Illinois & the Mississippi River. It has been with great pleasure, that we have met with the Hawaiian young men now con- �<r, '/ nected with this college - We have not seen as much of Henry Lyman - but Jas. M. Alexander, Curtiss Lyons & John Gulick have often been in - have been kind & shown us all the attention Williamstown - Mass. they could. They all appear to be in good health, & appear extremely well. Sat. Aug. 9 ^ 1856. Called on Pres. Hopkins this morning. tioned that he had intended to call on us. He men­ I found him very affable, & intelligent as a matter of course. He gave us a pleasant call in the afternoon, at Mr. Robert Noble's, where we have staid while in Williamstown. on us just at evening. Dr. Sabin & his wife called Mrs. B. received them. I had walked out, with Mrs. Noble, & her mother, Mrs. Chamberlain, to see a boat, built here by some of the students, whh they are to carry on wheels down to Hoosac falls - then they expect to float it on the Hoosac river till they enter the Hudson - an original scheme surely for Williams College students. Sab. Aug. 1 0 -^ Attended meeting to-day at the congregational meeting house, the only one in the place, except a Methodist chh in the lower part of the town. in the place. Very few strangers or students are left The Cong. Soc. has a Mr. Ball here, peaching as a candidate; but to-day a Mr. Bartlet, from Ohio, a graduate of Wins Col. preached all day. In the morning from Rom. 8:58,59 - on Saint's Perseverance - Ideas not clear & well defined, & arguments rather inconclusive. In the afternoon, he preached from Luke 15:24. "Strive to enter in at the strait gate, for many" &c. Subject, The difficulties in way of the sinner’s salvation - He preached a more pointed & able sermon - on the whole solemn & impressive - & he read appropriate hymns. �Mon. Aug, 11. Last evening, I called on Rev. C. Durfee & on Mr. Hoisington who is soon going to Boston, & his wife to Newark, both to aid Mr. Poor, of Newark, in preparing a Memoir of his father. This morning, at half past 10, we took the stage for Eoosic Palls, 17 miles distant - arrived at about 2 P. M. waited 3/4 of an hour - then took a horse car, 2 or 3 miles to the junction & waited half an hour for the train from Benning­ ton. We arrived at Troy at 5 P. M. low waiting for us. In the Depot, found Dr. Wins­ He soon put us into a carriage & we rode to their abode, corner of Washington & 3a streets - We were most kindly welcomed by Mrs. Winslow, & their five children - Here also we found daughter Abbie, who had come on with Dwight, from Wmstown, & stopped at Dr. Winslow's. Teus. Aug. 12. Day spent at Dr. W's - Mrs. B. feeling some better. Wed. Aug. 15. After breakfast Dr. W. & myself set off for W. Troy to call on a bro. of Judge Lee, (John G. Lee) - We found him, & had a long & pleasant conversation with him at his office. He is a lumber merchant, in company with a Mr. Hall. Their lumber yard was lately burnt up; but theyhad insurance on it Troy, N.Y. ' for the whole amount, f30,000 perhaps. Another bro. of Judge 1856 Lee (Cyrus P.) lives in Buffalo. In returning, we went to the Post Office & Reading Room. While we were at dinner Mr. Sessions called on his way to Bennington, Vt. - At 4 P. M. we walked with him to Dr. Bullions- We saw also young Mrs. Bullions, wife of Dr. B.'s son who lately died at Honolulu. Dr. W. & myself then called on Prof. Green, principal of the Renssalaer Institute in this place. In the �evening, Mr. & Mrs. Harley, formerly from California, called. tin Thurs. Aug. 14. islands. Spent most of this day in writing letters to the In the evening, we, with all Dr. Winslow's family were invited to Mr. Harley's to tea. visit. We had a very pleasant They, like Dr. Winslow, live in Troy for the sake of educating their children, while both have property in California. 4“ Frid. Aug. 15-^= Again at letters for the California mail whh leaves New York on the of the month. Have written to Messrs. Armstrong, Cooke, Beckwith, Pogue, & Barton - also to daughter Emily. Called this day at Dr. Beman's study - & learned, that he was not in town - also enquired after Mr. Robinson, another Presbyterian minister. He was absent from town. It seems, that all ministers here have a vacation during the month of Aug. I found the same custom prevailed also in Boston. Dr. Beman's chh is undergoing repairs, Sat. th Aug. 16. Dr. Winslow & myself called this morning on Mrs. Wood, wife of Gen. Wood, who has command in California. She was glad to see us, & gave us a letter whh contained an account of his illness. She invited us to call - offered her carriage to carry us about the place. In the afternoon I enquired after the other Pres. Ministers of the place; Mr. Booth, Dr. Beman's colleague, Drs. Smalley & Kennedy - all absent from town. Mrs. Willard, the far famed principal of the female Seminary, in this place, was at Dr. Winslow's to tea by invitation. to become acquainted with her. We were glad She was pleasant, very affable, & possessed of great information. While she was over the Sem. about 5000 pupils were educated in it - & under the management of her son & his wife, she thinks, there have been 5000 more. �r She commenced teaching, as assistant in Westfield, Mass. - had Mrs. Bingham for a pupil - She afterwards commenced this Pem. Troy, N.Y. Sem. in Middlebury, Vt. in 1814. In 1821 she removed the Sem. 1856 to Troy, where it has continued ever since. She was, at Middle­ bury, the wife of Dr. Willard, a leading politician - she is now over 70 yrs of age. Sab. Aug. 17— . A pleasant Sabbath. In the morning, Abbey went, with Dr. Winslow’s family to the Unitarian chh, (Dr. Buckingham's) to hear Dr. Parley, from Brooklyn. Mrs. B. & myself went to Mr. Robinson's chh, & heard a young man (Dutch Ref.) from W.Troy. No services in the afternoon in any of the chhs perhaps in the month of Aug. Having heard, that Dr. Coit, a college classmate of mine was Rector in St. Paul's chh of this city, I went there in the evening, accompanied by Mrs. B. & Dr. & Mrs. Winslow. The chh was not opened. So we continued our walk around to Mr. Robinson's chh & heard Dr. Tucker preach an earnest sermon, on "Look unto me & be ye saved all the ends of the earth”. Dr. T. was once settled in Troy - he had a paralytic shock, & is now settled in Conn. Mon. Aug. 18. Spent this day in writing letters to the Sand. Islands, as the 20th is mail day. Abbey is afflicted with a boil under the arm. At evening, we all went, also Dr. Winslow's tea family, & took with Mrs. Emma Willard. There were present, her son, John H. Willard, two of his daughters, a Mrs. Rowland, a good singer, from Virginia, Dr. Coit, Epis. clergyman, & his assistant Mr. Pogg, & half a dozen young ladies, pujlls of the Semy who are spending the vacation at the Semy. In the fore­ noon of this day, Mrs. Gen. Wood sent her carriage & took us �• C • i- all & Mrs. Winslow to ride. • We went first to the Oakwood Cemetery, 2 miles N. of Troy, an enclosure of about 175 acres, (as the from driver said,) a romantic & sightly place,whh we had a fine view of Cohoes falls & village on the Mohawk, & of other places on the E. & W. banks of the Hudson. In returning we went on to high hills E. of Troy, from whh we had a fine view of the city river, &c. Tues. Aug. 19. Wrote Castle & Cooke, this day, some things I had forgotten, in writing to bro. Cooke. At 6 P. M. our family & Dr. Winslow's were to go & take tea with Mrs. Genl Wood who has Albany, N.Y., Dr. Newcomb's shown us no small kindness since we have been in Troy. We had 1856 previously called there. furnished. They have a fine house, splendidly We there met Mrs. Wood, two of her neices, Mrs. Hart & Mrs. Cooper & their husbands, Miss Cooper, Mrs. Morton, from Taunton, & Mr. Merrick, & we passed a pleasant evening. Wed. Aug. 2q ££ This was the day for the Am. Assoc, of Science to meet at Albany. We had expected to go down, attend a day or two, then go on our way to New York & Bridgeport. troubled with boils, & cant be moved at present. But Abbey is Dr. Winslow, Chs & myself went down at 20 min. before nine, in the cars. At 10 A.M. the Scientific Association met in the Assembly room in the State Capitol. I there met Dr. Newcomb, & went home with him to his brother's & took dinner. I also met there Rev. Jonathan E. Woodbridge, now of West Newton, & a son with him also Rev. C. L. Lyman of New Haven. I saw, for the first time, some of the great ScientifSc men of our country, old Dr. Hare, of Phil. Dr. Perris, of New York University, Professors Agasiz & Pierce of Cambridge, Prof. Mitchel, of Cincinnati, Prof. �• • • Henry, of the Smithsonian Institute, Washington, & Prof. A. P. Bache, of U. S. Coast Survey, Prof. C. Dewey, of Rochester, Prof. Dana, New Haven, & many other interesting men were there. Not much of interest was done in the Association - a large share of the time was occupied in debating certain constitutional points. Some thought the Standing Com. had assumed too much authority in nominating men to fill their own body. The Asso­ ciation divided into two sections, that of Mathematics & Geology to meet in the Senate Chamber, that of Nat. Hist. Physics & Chemistry in the Assembly. Thur. Aug. 21— Dr. Winslow, Chs. & myself went on the cars to Albany to attend the Association of Science - Heard several papers on different subjects - among others, a paper of Prof. Henry, of Washington, on acoustics as applied to speaking rooms, & from Prof. Bache, on calculating tides. 1856 Other papers were interesting. Returned to Troy at evening. Troy, N.Y. to Albany Frid. Aug. 22d - Mr. Allen of Newton, Mass. came from Albany, home with us, last evening, to Dr. Winslow's This morning, he Dr. W. & Charles & myself went to Albany in the cars. Heard various "Am. matters of interest in theAAssoc, for the advancement of Science". - Such as Redfield on cyclones of storms in the Pacific, combatted by Dr. Hare, Clark on a new Telescope, Bache on tides, Emmons on geology of N. Carolina, & Dana on Geol. Hist, development of N. America. Returned at evening in the cars. Messrs. Allen, Winslow & Chs W. Winslow remained at Albany to attend an evening entertainment at Robert Townsend's. Sat. Aug. 25- Abbie, who had been ill, was deemed well enough this morning, to go to Albany & so we all bade adeiu to our kind �friends, Dr. & Mrs. Winslow, & daughters, & took the cars for Albany. Elizabeth went with us. On arriving at Albany, Abbie went with Dr. W. & Chs to the Capitol, while I & Mrs. Baldwin took a carriage & went to Dr. Newcomb's, where we met a kind reception from the Dr. & his wife. She took dinner there, Abbie & Lizza joining them, while I went up to Mr. Sessions & took dinner. The day proved very stormy. took a carriage & went to Mr. Sessions. there. At evening, Mrs. B. Abbie & myself walked We spent the Sabbath at Mr. Sessions, & also Monday. We found only Mr. & Mrs. Sessions & their youngest daughter, Helen, in the family. They have been greatly afflicted, this day, in the death of their eldest son, who died at Painesville, Ohio. With him, Mr. S. lost some 5 or 6000 dollars, most of his property, a great loss for a man 60 years of age, & over. Sab. Aug. 2 4 ^ Went with Mr. & Mrs. Sessions to Dr. Prague's chh, & heard Dr. Hitchcock, of Amherst, in the morning, & Pres. Hopkins in the afternoon. Both of them preached by invitation, from the “Am. Ass. for the Advancement of Science". Dr. Hitchcock's Sermon was a clear exposition of his subject, on Gen. 2:7 Athe creation of man, as a Religious end.” Pres. Hopkins Albany, at Mr. Sessions & to New York preached a rather powerful & impressive sermon, on 1 Tim. 6 : 1856 20, & 21. “The Relation of Science to religion. His general ideas were fine, well elaborated; but his illustrations were not well drawn out, & his proofs seemed deficient. Mon. Aug. 25tia. 18 25^ Rail Road ride I I find, that when I had reached Troy, I had taken Rail rcfd rides - In passing between Troy & Albany, I added 7 more, making 25 in all. Mrs. Baldwin had not taken so many. Attended the sessions of the Am. Assoc, for Science, as usual this ds y . Mrs. Baldwin & Abbie attended the sessions but �much there was notAof interest - Just at evening, we met with Prof. Charles Davies, of FishkillLanding, - who married Mary Ann Mans­ field, a cousin of Mrs. B. - He urged us kindly to stop at Newburgh, & go over & visit his family. Teus. Aug. 261**1 After having had a pleasant visit at Mr. Sessions', Albany, we left,^this morning, in the steamboat, Armenia, bound to New York. We left Albany, at 7 in the morning, &, at the same time, the Glen Cove, steamer, started for New York, each steamer charging 25 cts, for passage. The Armenia went ahead to Hudson; & while she stopped, the other boat took the West Side of the island, & went for all the rest of the way ahead, till we left the boat at Nev/burgh, at half past 12 (noon). We came down the river by day, in order to see the scenery, especially about the High Lands. The Catskill Mts, reaching up to the town of Durham, the Mountain House perched up high at Pine Orchard, & all the shores about Catskill appeared quite natural to me. on the East side of the Hudson was delightful crossed on a Ferry Boat to Fishkill. The scenery At Newburgh we We took a carriage to Prof. Davies' - found Mrs. Davies, who was very glad to see her cousin, whom she last met at the age of years ago. 1 2 years, or about 40 All their children were at home; viz. Elizabeth, the eldest, who was married to Prof. Peck, of Mich. University; next, Jared Mansfield Davies, a lawyer of New York, who came home at night; next, Louisa (Mrs. Scudder) her husband a lawyer, Fishkill,N.Y. of New York - (both these at 6 6 Wall Street, New York.) The two youngest were daughters, Eunice, 10 years, & Alice, 8 age. Mrs. Peck Mrs. Scudder had a little son, one year old; had had two children, & lost them both. years of Prof. Davies' house is �*7 beautifully situated on the high grounds, one half mile E. of the Hudson, with the Hudson River Rail Road directly below it. On the afternoon of the day of our arrival, Mrs. Davies took us in the carriage, a ride of 6 miles, to Fishkill proper, th Wed, Aug. 27— We improved this morning in finishing up our visit & at 11 A. M. the carriage took us to the Ferry Boat - We arrived at the Newburgh side, at 12 noon. over with us. Elizabeth & Mansfield went At N. they introduced us to Rev. Mr. Sprole, Chaplain, of West Point Military Academy. He was once a fellow student of Mr. Armstrong, & wished to be remembered to him. From Albany down we had a Mr. Wm. Marsh, who enquired after Artemas Bishop - sent love to him - was his assistant teacher at Balstown. He has been a teacher, & mechanic - is out of health, & now lives in New York. The scenery down through the High Lands was strikingly picturesque & beautiful, & we felt, that it fully paid us for coming down in a day boat. We arrived at New York, at 4 1/2 P. M. & were soon surrounded by the Hackmen. We surrendered ourselves to one who put us into a horrid hard old stage, & promised to get us to the R. R. Depot, in time for the E. train whh he falsely said, wd leave at 5 - The train had gone before we arrd - We then called on Franklin Bangs, at 233 Canal St. & he advised us to take up quarters for the night at the Colins Hotel, foot of Canal St. whh we did. He spent part of the evening with us, & we had opportunity to enquire about his father's family in Marcellus, & other friends. Thurs. Aug. 2 8 ^ * We were up betimes this morning, & went with our baggage to the corner of Spring & Greenwich Sts, where Dr. Bangs had told us the Omnibuses wd pass for Beck's Slip, where the �New York to Bridgeport. Bridgeport Steamboats lie. Before 8 A. M. we, (Mrs. B. Abbie & myself) were on board the Ansonia, Capt. Brooks, &, at Boat sailed for Bridgeport. 8 , the I soon got into a chat with the Capt. who was a great friend of Dr. Hewitt. He introduced me to Mr. Town, Pastor of the lli Cong. Chh of Bridgeport, who re­ quested me to attend their next Mon. Concert. We became some acquainted with a few other individuals on board. The shores on the N. Y. & Conn. side, & also on the Long Island side of the Sound were beautifully green, & enriched by a profusion of orchards & shade trees. In every direction, we cd see splendid & costly private dwellings, showing an increase of the wealth of the country; or perhaps I shd rather say, of the wealth of the city; for I am told that very many of these dwellings are erected by the wealthy merchants & business men of New York City, who can easily go, by Rail Road, at night, 20 or 30, or even 50, or 1 0 0 miles into the country, after finishing the business of each day. We observed the same appearance, though on a more extended scale, of rich country seats, on tfche East bank of the Hudson River. As we advanced East, the Sound became wider, the shores receded, & became less distinct. The approach to Bridge­ port was very pleasant - the chh steeples being the first ob­ jects whh became prominent. We arrived at B. at half past 12, noon - Dwight was the first whom we recognised on the wharf. Mr. Robinson came soon afterwards. We all got into a carriage & rode to the house, where we were glad to find mother, the two sisters, & children all in pretty good health. in feeling once more at home. We were happy Mrs. B. had taken a very severe cold, in the voyage down the river, & thro, the Sound. �• • Frid, Aug. 2 9 This is dear Henry Perrine's birth day - He is just 14 years old today. passed. • Two thirds of his time to adult age has Mrs. B. confined to her room by her cold. at Dr. Hewitt's - did not find him at home. 1856. I called Called at Mr. Morris' - & had also a pleasant call at Deac. George Sterlings' Bridgeport, Ct. & took tea at the latter place. Dwight brought Miss M., in the evening, to make mother a call. Sat. Aug. 50— Dear Charles' birth day. Just 19 years old today - May be become a true disciple of Christ! house - Called at Mr. Swan's his wife, a sensible, sociable woman.X^He was not at home. Sab. Aug. 513-tl Have not felt well since my return from Albany concluded to keep quiet, & not go to meeting this morning. Sat down & spent the hours of service with my mother, & sisters Sophia & Sophronia. Read a Chapter in the Bible - commented on it, & we conversed freely & prayed. Mother hopes she is a Christian - Sophia not satisfied with her hope, wd not dare to make a profession of religion. In the P. M. I heard Mr. Swan preach He preached very wellj but I cannot say, I liked his style .of praying - it was quite peculiar - too much like exhortation. Mon. Sept. 1— Called to-day on Mr. Swan - he was not at home - Met a very cordial reception from his wife, a very sensible, sociable woman. In the afternoon, I called on Dr. Hewitt - found them very soon ready to sit down to tea, & sat down & took tea with them. Dr. H. told me freely of his troubles with the 2d chh - his going to found a new chh - He is strong-minded, & very much set in his own opinion. In our conversation, I alluded to the �Temperance reform, & the feeling that he did not coincide with the teetotal move. Teus. Sept. 2d In the P. M. Dwight & I called at Rev. Henry Jones, a teacher with whom Dwight commenced his studies. Pound him, Mrs. J. & their son, Webster, very cordial & sociable. towards tea time, & we took tea. ent. It was There were some scholars pres­ We enjoyed the visit much. Wed. Sept. 5d* This day, I spent in fitting letters for the islands - wrote Hattie, Mr. Coan, &c. In the afternoon, we & our children, & Delia Robinson took tea with Mrs. Robinson, widow of Chs R. 14 years, a misy at Siam. Hilo, Hawaii. Mrs. R. is sister of Mrs. Coan of Mrs. Clark, another sister, with her daughter from Wisconsin, was there. They made many enquiries about New York & Brooklyn Mrs. C. & family & the Islands - & we had a pleasant visit. Thur. Sept. 4>^ D. Dwight & myself had decided to make a short excursion to New York. So we sailed, this morning, in the Steamer Cataline, Capt. Weeks, at 8 o ’clock. We reached New York at half past 12 - We went immediately to a Restaurant for dinner - from thence we went to the Anti Slavery Rooms, 48 Beekman St. for Lewis Tappan, Enquired He had not come from Brooklyn, - were intro­ duced to Mr. Joselyn, the Home Secy. Saw Dr. Gilbert - They gave us directions to find the house of Mr. Tappan, in Brooklyn - so we went. Mrs. T. came to the door. We were strangers to her - Mr. T. had left for his office in New York. We went back to N. Y. - called at Mr. N. S. Bailey's Lantern store in Water St. He insisted on our going immediately over, with him, to make a home at his house. We went, & found a most cordial welcome. I forgot to mention, that, on Thur. P. M. we took an omnibus & rode to Chrystal Palace, mainly to see the Grand Croton Reservoir �• • • The Record says, the Reservoir will hold 20,000,000 gals, of water. On Thur. the Tribune Presses are open to visitors. We went In, & the great Rotatory Printing Presses were in full operation, striking off the Daily Tribune, under the power of steam, at the rate of 12,000 an hour. They cd run the presses at 15000 an hour. The speed they then had wd turn out 200 each minute. - or more than three every second. Frid. Sept. 5 ^ Went over at 8 A. M. with Mr. Bailey to New York - Sat two hours in his counting Room & wrote to Mr. Green, at Makawao - Sent the letter afterwards by Chs H. Judd. Then called at Mr. Tappan1s office - he not in - Dr. Gilbert told us, Mr. & Mrs. Tappan’s regrets at not meeting us the day before. At 12 l/2 noon, we went to the Steamer Illinois, foot of Warren St. - found Mrs. Judd & her children on board, bound to the islands - Mr. Clark, Lorrin Andrews, John Gulick & Munson Coan were there - met also with Dr. Winslow, - Saw a young lady cousin of C. B. Andrews; she lives with Thos. Hastings. was an immense crowd. a last look. 1856 There Friends came to say a last word, or take The Steamer was advertised to sail at 2 P.M. - she aerially sailed 20 minutes past 2 P.M. Brooklyn & New York We had quite a good visit with Mrs. Judd & family. At 6 1 / 2 in the evening, took tea, at Brooklyn, with Mr. & Mrs. Bailey, his father-in-law, David D. Miller & family being present. Sat. Sept. 6 ^ - After breakfast at Mr. Bailey’s, we carried our baggage to Mr. Tappan's - I had a short call with Mr. Tappan. We had both met him at his office, at 3 1/2 P.M. the evening before. D. & myself then went over to N. York; was to the top of the steeple of Trinity Chh ft high - The whole steeple is 284 feet. Our first visit We ascended 250 The prospect, in every �direction, as far as eye could reach, was grand. the whole chh - there was a chime of 8 We looked over hells - woodwork all darkly oaked - slips richly cushioned - The reading desk mounted on the back of a great eagle, looking towards the congregation little bronze lions at each foot of the pedestal - Glass of the windows all stained - The whole chh cost about half a million dollars. 8^1} We next called at the Bible house, on 5— Avenue & St. met with Mr. Merwin, agent of the Board, & had a pleasant interview with Dr. Brigham, secy of the Bible Society. Dwight went to make purchases, & I called on Mr. Clark, on 12— St. Met Dwight at Mr. Tappan*s half past 3. - We afterwards went to foot of Canal St. on board Collins Line Steamer Ericson. Thence to Bailey's store - & to Mr. Tappan's at Brooklyn always crossing on steam Perry boats - fare 2 cents for each. Magnificent cities these N. York's Population is said to be about 700,000 & Brooklyn 180,000. Mr. Tappan looks young, & vigorous for a man of has had 1 0 6 8 years - children, lost four - now has five daughters & one son, who is in Europe - When young, he used cigars - thought to hide his smoking from his children - smoked in his study - child­ ren cried out, father is smoking, I smell it - He then formed a procession of the whole family with all his cigars in front threw them into the kitchen fire - & had no more smoking. Sab. Sept. 7. At 10 1/2 A. M. heard Henry Ward Beecher from text Phil. 2:5 - 9 -- He is moderate & thrills by turns. 1856 The chh was filled, slips, aisles & all - always so. at 4 P. M. we went Brooklyn & New York to Tf’inity Chh N.Y. (Episc.) There were 3 Priests in attendance Several children were baptised - The sermon was short - on the text, **If thine eye be single,” &c. The whole congregation �L was about 200. They did not seem to be the great & the rich. Many of them, I judged, were strangers, like ourselves. The organ was large, sounded well, & was well played - & the chime of 8 bells, playing different tunes, to call people to chh, was, to me, a great novelty. At 7 l/2 in the evening, we went again, with Mr. Tappan's family, to the Plymouth chh, to hear Rev. Henry W. Beecher. His text was 2 Cor. 12:7-10. Paul's thorn in the flesh, whh he interpreted to be the opposition,revilings, slanders, & want of immediate success, whh he met with, when he had expected, that the power of the Gospel wd sweep all before it. brilliant, glorious, onward prosperity. Men wish a God gives adversity, ill treatment, neglect, defeat, that all may eventuate in success. He makes human plans rot, like the sown seed, that the plant may grow. Last half of his sermon devoted to telling Christians their duty in the coming election, because the contest was between light & darkness - the whole fruit of the Gospel, in all past time, involved in this contest. Returned to Mr. Tappan's - some talk with him, on Ant. S. matters. He acknow­ ledged, that they (himself & associates) had changed their ground, the last two or three years; that Henry W. Beecher, the Evangelist, Era, &c. were now on the same ground occupied by himself & others, two or three years before. Mon. Sept. 8 . D, Dwight & myself were up early, & prepared to re­ turn to Bridgeport - Mrs. Tappan was up, & prepared breakfast for us - We left one quarter before 7 A. M. with the good wishes of the family. We got on board the Cataline steam boat at 7 l/2, whh was very punctual to cast off by 8 - & we were under sail �for Bridgeport. T. Munson Coan was on board, having come from Western N. Y. - At noon, or about 12 1/2, we reached Bridgeport, 6 were happy to find all the family in usual health. Brooklyn to Bridgeport I have been struck often since I have been in this land, with proofs of want of a misy spirit, or interest in the heathen. Nowhere was I more struck with this than in visiting in Henry Ward Beecher's congregation. always. His chh is crowded & overflowing The Sab. I was there, he preached at 10 1/2 A.M. & at 7 l/2 P.M. thrilling the audience greatly at times. But he did not attend the mon. Con. or rather Sab. concert for prayer, for missions whh was attended at 4 P.M. & was not accustomed ever to attend it. It is a pretty general custom, & as far as I have been, to hold the monthly concert on Sab. evening, instead of Monday evening, doubtless because business, & worldly cares press too hard on Mon. to pray for heathen, th Teus. Sept. 9— papers, &c. Spent forenoon in writing up journal - reading In the afternoon, called at Mr. Robinson's shop - also at Telegraph Office - asked the young operator to explain the operation of House's printing Telegraph - did not comprehend it fully. the editor. Called at the Standard Office, to see Mr. Pettengill, He was not in - but I stood awhile, & watched them in striking off the paper. They print it with the rotatory press turned by hand instead of steam. It was running off, in print­ ing the 2d side only, about 30 a minute, or 1800 an hour. Yesterday was the State election in Maine, for Gov. &c. Hannibal Hamlin was the candidate of the Republicans, & he is elected by 12,000 majority. Great interest was taken in this, because Mr. Hamlin had just deserted the Democratic ranks on Slavery princi­ ples, & because Maine has so uniformly been Democratic. This is �a good omen for all the North in the coming election. Report here is, that $100,000 were sent from Washington to en­ sure the Dem. victory in Maine. ”So let thine enemies perish, 0 Lord.” Wed. Sept. 10— &c. At Bridgeport still - Writing A. M. - doing errands, In the evening had a pleasant visit at Deac. George Ster­ ling’s in a small party, at whh were present Rev. Mr. Swan, their minister, Mr. Douton, wife & daughter, ourselves, & children, & Mr. & Mrs. Robinson. Thur. Sept. 11. 1856. 26th Rail Road ride We had decided to leave in cars for New Haven at half past 10 A. M. All the morning was spent in the bustle of New Haven, Ct. preparation. At the time appointed, we with Dwight left in Express train, & reached New Haven half past 11 A. M. - 35 min­ utes on the way, 17 l/2 miles. Abbie remained at Bridgeport to aid in Miss. Nelson's School a short season. We called at Col. Stone's, & took dinner - to tea & spent the night at Rev. Mr. Lyman's - a very pleasant family. Mrs. Lyman, a daughter of Judge Wood was grand daughter of Chief Justice, Ellsworth. Judge Wood & wife & her bro., Judge Ellsworth, of the Superior Court of Conn. took tea with us. Judge E. is now holding the Sup. Court in New Haven. Frid. Sept. ! ? £ ] £ : Called this morning, with Mr. Lyman, on Prof. Thatcher - afterwards on Mrs. Richards - left Mrs. B. there, & made a call on Mrs. Wilcox, sister of bro. Cooke. Mrs. B. & Dwight called on Mrs. Hotchkiss.- I called at Benj. Smith's mobody at home - & also at Mr. Geo. D. Gower. to make them another visit. They urged us We took tea at Mr. Stone's - & went & spent the night at Mr. Lyman's. There was a social �prayer meeting at Mr. L's - Mr. Bakewell, Son of the Eng. Geolo­ gist, took the lead. He called on me for remarks whh I made. Many enquiries were elicited about the Hawaiian Islands. There was present, Rev. Mr. Whittlesey, from Iowa, a grandson of Dr. Smalley. Sat. Sept. 15-^ At Northford, At 11 A. M. left New Haven in the stage - had the company of Rev. Mr. Hooker, of N. Haven, who was going to Durham, South Soc. to preach on the Sab. - Reached bro. Maltby's, & recd a hearty welcome from the family, about 1 P.M. Pound here bro. Charles, who soon left for Wallingford. Found also the wife & children of Douglass M. - all in good health we ourselves well tired out, & glad of a resting place. Sab. Sept. 14. A most lovely bright day - there has been much rain of late, & all the region is dressed in beautiful green. At half past 10 A. M. we & the family rode in two carriages ( one being Chapman's) to the chh, where we heard a good sermon from Mr. Pierce, on 1 Cor. 4:3, 4 - a light thing to be judged by man. In the afternoon, Rev. Mr. Page, (late of Bridgeport, ’N. chh) preached from 1 John 3:2 - Being Sons of God. We enjoyed the meetings much - but there seemed to be but a little handful of people present, as if Northford were almost deserted. The chh will seat 225 below, & nearly as many above perhaps. But it was Northford to Middletown Ct. not half filled. At 5 P. M. Mr. Pierce met the Sab. School Scholars & teachers. We did not attend. In the evening, Mr. Stacy Smith & wife called to see us, & urged us to make them a visit, whh we shall try to do. Mon. Sept. 1 5 ^ At bro. Julius Maltby's most of this day. In the afternoon, a Mr. Maltby called who has lived for many years in Mendon, 1 1 1 , where Mary Parker is now residing with an uncle, �Mr. Frisbee. He had many enquiries to make about missionaries, & the Sand. Islands. Teus. Sept. 16— At bro. Maltby*s. Towards evening, myself, wife with Mr. & Mrs. Maltby took a ride down to the S. End, gathered some pears from a tree of his - The ladies had called at Mr. Edwin Foote’s, & we all called at his son's Deac. Charles Foote’s. Were busy some part of the day, making preparations for a visit to Middletown tomorrow. Wed. Sept. 17— After breakfast, this morning, bro. Julius Maltby took his wife & us into his carriage, & started for Middletown. We had a pleasant drive by the straight turnpike road, & arat Middletown, Ct. rived there about 11 A. M. We went first to the house of Solomon Linsley - learned, to our surprise, that bro. Linsley & wife were at North Haven, preparing to leave very soon for the West. Will probably reside in Wisconsin. Bro. Maltby & I called at the office of Benj. Douglas - He is a man about 40 years of age - very intelligent, & highly esteemed by all three times classes in Middletown - has been mayor of the city. Wm. & Benj. Douglas are in Company, manufacturers of iron Pumps, chain pumps, hinges, &c. Benj. D. recd us with great cordiality, & invited us to call, with our wives, at the house, whh we did half an hour after. Wm. Douglas & wife were on a visit at Boston. Benj. D. is first cousin to Mrs. Baldwin, & Mrs. Maltby - & Mrs. D. is cousin to them both, being a daughter of Grace T. Parker, who was a daughter of Henry S. Mansfield, who was a bro. of Col. Jared Mansfield, & also of Hannah Mansfield, who married Col. Wm. Douglas, & was thus grandmother of Mrs. Bald­ win & her brothers & sisters. Bro. Maltby & wife returned to �1856. Middletown Northford towards evening, leaving us to return by stage when we shall have completed our visit. Solomon Linsley's. noon. We spent the night at Cleora was there, & Marcus Jr. called, at I saw him there again in the evening. He is not a professor of religion, but Solomon & Cleora are, & appear well. Thur. Sept. 1 8 ^ I called, this forenoon, on Josiah Brewer, a col­ lege classmate who has been, several years, keeping a school for young ladies here. Had a pleasant visit with him & his wife who is a daughter of Dr. Field of Stockbridge, Mass. I afterwards called at Mr. Charles R. Alsop's, who was another College classmate. Found him pleasantly situated, at a handsome residence, surrounded by a pleasant family of about half a dozen children. Took dinner with Mr. Alsop. He has retired from the practice of law - but has been much engaged in getting a Rail Road through from New Haven to Boston, he being the Pres, of the company. Mrs. Baldwin dined at Benj. Douglas' where we were both invited, but I was not aware of it. ings at Mr. Douglas'. We took up our lodg­ They are a most estimable family. They have four children, having lost two, a daughter & a son. Frid. Sept. 1 9 ^ At Benj. Douglas' - Middletown, Ct. Mr. Douglas is greatly engaged in politics, being in favor of Fremont, for President. The general cry seems to be for Fremont. I attended a Fremont meeting, this evening, whh was addressed by Mr. Tomp­ kins, of Norwich. All the speeches were simply harangues against slavery, & such, Mr. D. remarked, wd have been hissed, five years before, by four fifths of the audience. Mrs. Doug­ las invited company to tea, on our account. Rev. Mr. Dudley, Rev. Mr. Brewer & wife,& Mrs. D.'s mother, Mrs. Parker, were �1 ! present. It was a pleasant party. Rev. Mr. Hough & wife called at evening - & engaged us to go to their place. Sat. Sept. 20-MiA very rainy day. 1856 We did not expect to be able to go to Westfield to Mr. Hough's; - but at 4 P.M. it ceased to rain, At Middletown Ct. & at half past 4 Mr. Douglas, who, with his wife, had been in­ vited to Mr. Hough's, with us, had his carriage at the door; & we all rode over to Westfield, a distance of 4 miles. Mrs. Hough (Hannah Smith) was an intimate friend of Mrs. Baldwin, in younger days. He also was an intimate, & it was delightful to unite hea±*ts, & recall the past, once more, this side eter­ nity. They have a family of children the same size as ours. They have lost two, &, like us, have six left - Eli, married & settled in Wallingford - Sarah Lauman, at home - also Benj. Maria, & two twins, Martha Rebekah & Mary Elizabeth. The three eldest are professors of religion - a lovely family. Mrs. Hough is a sister of Eli Smith, the misy in Syria. st Sab. Sept. 21— Mr. Hough preached morning & afternoon. He gave out notice, that I wd make some remarks on the Sand, island mission, after the sermon, whh I did, talking to the people about an hour, on the History & chr of the mission. I repeated at Westfield (in Middletown Ct.) the Lord's prayer in Hawaiian, & read in Hawaiian, & translated part of a letter from Moku. Mon. Sept. 22 d All were attentive. We had expected to return this morn, to Middletown, & take the Stage to Northford, in order to attend a meeting of Consociciation there, & a misy meeting to morrow & next day. But it rained incessantly - So we prolonged our pleasant visit with Mr. Hough's family. �• • • c. Teus, Sept. 25^ It was cloudy, but did not rain. At 9 A. M. Mr. Hough took us in a covered carriage to the city. again at Benj. Douglas'. called. Wm. Douglas & wife had returned & At evening we took tea with them. children. We stopped They have five They are said to be inclined to TJniversalism. Mrs. Brewer called - He had gone to New York. Wed. Sept. 24. An exceedingly busy day with us. I attempted to copy a record, whh Mr. Douglas has, of the Douglas & Mansfield families. At 11 A. M. we, & Benj. D.'s family all went to Middletown to Northford, Ct. the Daguerrean's to be taken. They had requested our Daguer1856 reotypes, & we wished their family in a group. They did not succeed in getting a good picture; but will send us one after­ wards. At one o'clock P.M. the stage called for us - We bade adieu to all the kind family who had entertained us these days, & were soon on our way to Middlefield, Durham & North­ ford. We reached Mr. Maltby's about 5 P. M. as they were re­ turning from the last meeting of the Consociation, whh was the misy meeting. Glad to meet again these beloved friends. Mr. Hoisington had been present, & addressed them on the subject of missions. Thur. Sept. 2 5 ^ A cold night - We taking cold & Mrs. B. had quite a night of asthma. This morning, we were quite suprised to find the fences, & boards, &c. covered with a white frost, a regular old fashioned Jack frost; the first whh has been seen the present fall. How we shall endure the frosts, as they come along, more & more pinching, is yet to be seen. We feel afraid of it. Frid. Sept. 26. I missed the stage last night - & so did not get �• • down to New Haven. • This morning, Oscar Fowler, kindly offered me a seat in his carriage, as he was going down. rapidly down. W b rode I called first at Deac. Stone's - learned that Dwight was rooming, & boarding at Mrs. Richards' - went there he had just left for recitation in College, I called at Mr. Lyman's - then went to meet Dwight, as he went to Chem. lecture At dinner 1 P. M. met him at Mrs. Richards recitation & he studied till 3 1/2 - then a^lecture; at 4 1/4 I met him, did not find him. & we walked the streets. Returned to College where I had an interview with Wm. Nevins Armstrong - He spoke of his leaving off tobacco & smoking cigars. in all things. I urged him to a thorough reform He expressed a determination to do so. Met 1856 bro. Charles near the college grounds. at ) N. Haven) ) He urged Dwight, at some future time, to make them a visit, in Wisconsin. He is to leave N. Haven, at 11 this night, in the Boat for New York, whence he goes to Canandaigua & Wisconsin. Staid at Mrs. Richards I. Sat. Sept. 27. Did not meet Mr. Lyman yesterday. He had gone to New York - Met Mr. Hoisington, & walked with him. This morn­ ing D. Dwight & Julia Maria R., at half past 9 A. M., took the cars, for Bridgeport where J. M, goes to visit Abbie. Dwight goes on to Fairfield to play the organ in the Congregational chh tomorrow. I called at Mr. Lyman's & borrowed a number of Silliman's Journal - At Mr. Stone's - at Mrs. Bishop's, & paid Dwight's Room Rent at Mr. Herrick's, Treasr s Office, & paid his term bills - then went down, & took the stage to Northford had the company of Mr. Hooker, who was going to Durham to preach in the South chh. We talked much together about the unhappy division of Durham people into two religious Societies. �They have been divided nine years; &, in that time, the S. chh has had a settled pastor three years; the North chh but 18 mos. Each Society hires such clergymen as they can obtain from time to time. Rev. Mr. Page, formerly of Bridgeport, (North Soc.) is now preaching in the North Society of Durham. I asked Mr. Hooker to suggest to Dr. Smith, who is the main support of the S. chh, that it wd be well, if the two Societies wd cast lots, & decide whh meeting house shd be torn down, & whh shd be the House for the whole Society. If that proposition did not take, let the Soc. whh gained the lot agree to pay, to the other, a stipulated sum as the cost of their chh now to be abandoned. Mr. Hooker was, for 10 years, settled in Macon, in the centre of Georgia, & has seen all the workings of the slave system. I was particularly interested in his statements, as he appeared to be an uncommonly candid man. He is quite deeply interested in the election of Col. Fremont. He said, he had just recd a letter from Georgia, wh h stated, that, if Fremont was elected, there w d soon be a Republican or FreeSoil party in the South. Mr. H. said, the best thing whh had been published was the letter of Francis P. Blair, a slaveholder of Maryland, formerly editor of At Northford, Conn. the Washington Globe. Mr. B. showed how, in slave holding dis1856 tricts, the large plantersswallowed up all their neighboring small farmers. This was the case in all the Southern States. His view was, that all who opposed freesoilism acted directly against their own interests. He said, that the same principles were operating, in the same way, at the North, to bring the poorer classes under the power of the more wealthy. Light is increasing in regard to human rights; & whatever may be the issue of this �I • • Presidental election, the struggle for freedom will go on till all the chains of slavery fall off. When I arrd at bro. Maltby*s, he had got a fish bone in his throat whh no efforts had dislodged. He went to his work, hoping it might be removed - but, at sunset, it was still fast low down in the throat. I make a whalebone probang, whh was introduced into the stomachj &, when withdrawn, the bone soon came up. At 11 Sat. night, I had another medical call - I attended Mrs. Epaphras C. Maltby, who was confined with her 3d child, a daugh­ ter. All doing well. Northford Sab. Sept. 28^k Did not attend meeting in the morning. In the afternoon Mr. Pierce preached from 1. Kings 19:9 - "What doest thou here, Elijah? Zeal & motives proper for every Christian. Mrs. B. is severely affected with a cold, & with more or less asthma, these days. - Mon. Sept. 29. Spent this day in writing mostly - been expecting letters from the Sand. Islands. years old today. This is my birthday - Just 58 This used to seem to me quite on the verge of old age - but now I feel, or hope, that it is not near the wind­ ing up of my life. I feel as if I had accomplished but little, & pray God to give me many years more, in whh to labor for the cause of Christ in Hawaii,. Teus. Sept. .50^ A dark, S. E. Storm - rain driving - I busy writing, reading, &c. Wed. Oct. 1 ^ - I wrote, this morning, awhile - then went down to the Post Office to carry some letters, & found there, to my suprise, quite a package of letters, forwarded from Bridgeport. at Northford 1856 all from the Sandwich Islands. They were We have several letters from �• • c Charles, one each from. Emi & Hattie; also letters from Mrs. Kinney & brn Green & Alexander - all welcome letters; & we bless God, that we are allowed to hear, those four beloved children, whom we left in the Islands, were all well to the end of July. Two sad items only in these letters - 1. Mr. Stangenwald's little son, only child, drowned in a ditch of the yard, July 22d - the father was in California. days. 2. Emi. had been ill ten Mrs. Kinney's primary school, at Punahou, was to be closed - so we are at a loss to know, who is to have the care of our dear little girls, for the rest of the time, till we get back to the Islands. They have felt a little anxiety about us, they had been waiting to hear. Our first letters were sent from New York June 5 ^ , & reached Oahu July 1 6 ^ - they were just 41 days on the way. Thur. Oct. 2d Spent most of this day, writing to Henry at Punahou, & to Mr. Green. Gave all the children good advice, & gave Mr. Green some account of the political excitement of the Presi­ dential election. Mrs. Benj. Douglas & Cleora L. came North­ ford & spent this day at bro. Maltby's - she brot their fam. Daguerreotype. Frid. Oct. 5d After doing up some little matters, sister Melinda, Charlotte & myself rode first to the Post Office, where I left my letters, then to Mr. Handley Williams' at Col. Douglas' old place in the West. night. Melinda returned, & left us to spend the We were now in a place of interest - an antique house, bought & repaired by Col. Wm. Douglas, & he lived here, & died in the North lower room of the house. his Son Wm. father of Mrs. Williams. In the same room also died The immense broad red sand �stone whh constitutes the front door step was the very stone that Col. D. put there. Very little change had been made about the house. Sat. Oct. 4 ^ Sister Melinda came after us in the carriage this day, & at middle of afternoon, we all went to Stacy Smith's & took tea, then returned home. Sab. Oct. 5 ^ Rode to meeting A. M. & heard Mr. Pierce preach - preached on the Lord's Supper being a higher feast than the Jewish Passover. The afternoon was spent in celebrating the Lord's Supper. I shd have enjoyed the Season - but felt too at Northford ill. Mr. Pierce proposed to me to administer the cup - but I excused myself. This morning, a stranger, who had come along on Frid. poor & diseased, & asked liberty to sleep in Mr. P.'s barn was found dead there. of James Sloane. Mon. Oct. 6 . Teus. Oct. 7. He was a Scotchman, as he s by name His funeral was attended at 4 P. M. - At Bro. Maltby's, Northford, mostly at writing. Still writing - called on Deac. Ralph Linsley - 77 yrs of age - blind - a good man - but a tobacco chewer. Wed. Oct. 8.jEi2: Rode with Mrs. B. Sister Maltby, & two daughters, Mary & Isabella, to the State Fair at Fair Haven. Maltby's. - all gone. Called at the Miss. Went to 0. E. Maltby's - found Mrs. Sam^ Maltby, & servants - rest gone. I went into the grounds at noon & took a Survey of all the exhibition - went the whole rounds without seeing a person whom I knew, or who knew me. Manufacturers - Machines & Stoves - 3. Poultry. 4. Stage & Judges stand - race course, &c 8 I visited, 5. Horses. 6 . Cattle. 7. Hogs. , sheep. 9 Waggons - carriages, wheels, &c. 10. Agricultural implements - corn shellers - apple paring & washing machines II Ag. productions - fine specimens of squashes, water melons, �corn, potatoes, parsnips, beets, carrots, &c. 12. Fruits, & flowers - 150 variety of pears, good variety of grapes - Black Hamburgh & White Muscat, the best, said 0. E. Maltby - Rich peaches - Some fine apples - no plumbs - 13. Department of fine arts - a fine piano ($450.) from New London. Melodeons from Ansonia & New Haven. - paintings, Daguerreotypes &c. Were 10 or 15000 people in the Fair, at once. When I had com­ pleted the rounds, I met bro. & sister Maltby, & went round with them. Near Miss. Maltby's, an old man was knocked down by a run away horse, was carried to the Hospital & died there. At 5 P. M. went to Miss. Amoret & Harriet Maltby's, met Mrs. B. there, & a kind reception from them. with us. Sister Maltby staid there Bro. M. Chapman & the girls returned to N. -- Thur. Oct. 9— This morning, at half past 9, Mr. 0. E. Maltby's carriage took us all into the Fair. We took our station, in the all carriage, near the judges stand, & saw^the horses & cattle paraded round the course. seemed to be no. 1. rest common. ”Lone Star, a fine black stud, A few of the horses were elegant - the At 12 (noon) the trotting matches began - con­ tinued all the afternoon. Dwight called in the evening. I rode to New Haven with Sister Maltby in the afternoon - Stopped at Mrs. Richards & other places. Frid. Oct. 10. Rode again, this morning, into the Fair. At 12 (nnon) Judge Butler addressed the multitude on Agr. subjects. He dwelt mainly on the deterioration of land, & need of manure whh, he sd , must come from the barn yard & pigsty. matches. P. M. trotting Met Mr. Northrop, nephew of Sam"*' Ruggles - & Mr. Mun­ son, of Wallingford, a connection of the Fowler & Douglas family. �Sat. Oct. 11. We took the cars at 10 » 20 A. M. from New Haven to Waterbury, D. Dwight coming with us to the junction & then proWat erbury Ct. 1856 - at Douglas’ Maltbys’ ceding to Bridgeport. 27 R.R. ride. Fare fr. N. Haven to Waterbury 90 cts. At 1 P. M. reached Waterbury, & went to the house of cousin Douglas F. Maltby, where we met a warm reception. Sab. Oct. 12. Went with cousin Douglas & family to 2 d Cong, chh - heard the pastor, Mr. Magill, on Paul's call to Macedonia, (Acts), a missionary sermon. Maltby to 1— In the afternoon, went with Mr. chhj heard the Pastor, Mr. Woodworth - Job. 13:26, effect of sins of youth in time of age. Mon. Oct. 13^k Waterbury is a manufactoring place - it is a city of 7000 people. Douglas & myself visited a factory for rolling brass, & drawing wire - also one for similar work, & making Daguerreotype cases - then to the button factory whh Douglas Superintends. At evening, bro. & sister Maltby & Jane arrd from Northford - We were glad to see them. Teus. Oct. 14. A great day this in Penn, the day of their State Election, whh it is supposed, will show the State of the Buchanan, Fillmore & Fremont parties. By advice of Cousin Mary & Mrs. B. I called on Dr. Rodman, a homopathic physician, for advice. Called again next day. & medicine, declining pay. At 8 He gave me kindly advice P. M. attended a Fremont meet­ ing whh was addressed by Hon. Truman Smith. good band, much cheering, &c. Wed. Oct. 15. A good address, a Reached home 10 1/2 at night. Cold yest. after a rain. This morning the ground was frozen - Ice half inch thick in a tub out doors. M. returned to N. leaving Jane. Bro. & sister A Report came today of great Democratic victory in Penn, yesterday - contradicted at night Our hearts bleed for Kansas & freedom. �• • • t o Thur. Oct. 16. Every thing covered with frost this morning. the cold keenly. power? We feel What shall we do, when winter comes in all its Wrote Mr. Pogue - at 1 1/2 P.M. went, with Mrs. B. & Mrs. Maltby, to the button factory - thence to pin factory they made also hooks & eyes - then Stocking weaving factory , & last of all to Brass rolling factory. We were astonished at the process for sticking pins on the papers - the machinery for making hooks & eyes - each machine making from 80 to 100 of each Bridgeport in a minute. The stocking weaving was wonderful. In fact, I 1856 cannot name the wonders we see in new machinery everywhere. 28th R.R. ride We took cars for Bridgeport, at 5 1/2 P.M. arrd there at 5 P.M. We shall ever remember our Waterbury friends. Erid. Oct. Sat. 1 8 ^ 1 7 ^ Spent the day, writing Mr. Pogue & our Emily. _ Wrote Kekela & Kauwealoha, Miss's at Fatuhiva, Marquesas Isis. & forwarded all letters for isls. Abbie was callirg often. - Dwight arrd fr. N. Haven, at 3 P. M. Sab. Oct. 19— Had a pleasant religious exercise with Mother & Sophia, at home, in the forenoon. st In the afternoon went to North or 1— - chh to hear Mr. Town - was much pleased with him. Subject, Hesekiah's sickness - Object - to reconcile God's purposes with consistency of answering prayers. In the evening addressed their Sab. school concert on the misy ship. Mon. Oct. 2 0 ~bh Spent the day writing a brief account of the Chris­ tianization & civilization of the S.and. Isls, for the Standard, s"b Teus. 21— . Still writing some - & packing, in two boxes, such arti­ cles as we wish to send round Cape Horn. at Deac. Sherwood Sterling's. situated. Spent the afternoon An interesting family, pleasantly In the evening, attended the prayer meeting of 2d chh, & made some remarks on duty of praying over the coming election. �• ' 5 • • I Wed. Oct.. 22 At packing our boxes to go round Cape Horn - writing some, &c. Thur. Oct. 25d- Making preparation to leave for New York & Newark, at whh last place the Am. Board meet on the 28^11 Prid. Oct. 24t?h New York. ing. At 7tf 45 this morn. Mrs. B. & myself took boat for Abbie staid till next day, to fix some of her cloth­ We arrd at New York, at half past 12 (noon) - A man sent by Mr. Dodge was at the wharf to meet us - & their carriage came soon after. We were driven to the house, on Madison Avenue, where the servants ministered to our wants, & a kind note from Mrs. Dodge informed us, that she was go to the house of Refuge, & wd 1856 be home at 4 P. M. We went to the Pair at Chrystal Palace, New York young Norman W. Dodge, with the family ticket, being our guide. We saw a world of wonderful inventions. At evening, we returned & met Mr. & Mrs. Dodge, who gave us a most cordial welcome. Sat. Oct. 2 5 ^ Rev. B, B. Gray, a Semy acquaintance, & good Chris­ tian bro. called this afternoon. near Geneva, N. Y. He is now settled in Castleton, Mrs. Stokes called, a sister of Mrs. Dodge. She was on her way to the Asylum for colored orphans, & Mr. Gray & I went with her. We found an interesting institution, with 240 colored orphan children in it - boys & girls in different ends of the building, & the yards back separated by a high fence. Mr. G. & myself went thence to the Chrystal Palace. At evening, Mrs. Dodge had company at tea, whh she had invited - two sisters, Mrs. Atterbury, of N. York, & Mrs. Pond, from Hartford - a Mr. Atterbury, from Indiana, Doct. Dodge, his wife Sc two daughters, & Mr. Gray. Sab. Oct. 2 6 ^ A pleasant Sab. We attended service, with the family, at Dr. Asa D. Smith's chh. He preached a good sermon �• • • New York from John 1:12, blessings on those who receive Christ. After service, Mr. Dodge introduced us to Dr. Smith, as mis's fr. Sand. Isis. & Mrs. B. once a schoolmate of his wife. In the afternoon, Mr. & Mrs. Dodge, to give us a little variety, went with us to Dr. Adams' chh. Dr. A. preached from Jas. 2:14-17. Object, to reconcile Paul & James. Paul meant, that Faith was the only ground of Justification. James, that it must be a faith witnessed by good works, or it wd do no good. Previous to forenoon service, I addressed Mr. Dodge's Sab. School on misy. ship. Abbie was with us, having arrd the evening before, from Bridge­ port. Mon. Oct. 27.^ A cloudy & somewhat rainy day - Mrs. D. was going with us to make some calls - but deferred it, for better weather. I went at 1 P. M. down to the P. Office & left some letters called at I. M. Davies' office - He gone to Troy. In the even­ ing went, on invitation, to tea at Mr. Stokes', whose wife, (Caroline) is sister to Mrs. Dodge. All her sisters were there, viz. Mrs. Pond, (Harriet) from Hartford,& Mrs. Atterbury, (Oli­ via) of this city. Their husbands were all present, except Mr. Pond. Mrs. Phelps, their mother, widow of Anson Green New York Phelps, was there also, about 73 years of age. There were 1856 present also Mr. & Mrs. James, he a grandson of Anson G. Phelps; & Mrs. James, step mother of the above, whose husband is now at Mrs. James is cousin of Dr. Jared Linsley, of N.York. home in Liverpool^, Eng. Mr. Stokes' children, (3) were present two absent in Penn. & the youngest did not come in. good supper - & a most social & pleasant party, We had a • If Anson G. Phelps cd have been present, it wd have delighted his pious soul, to see such a gathering of all his children living, (except Anson G. Phelps, partner of Mr. Dodge) - all pious, & their �children too are mostly pious. After a social evening, the younger Mrs. James struck up the piano - then we sung two appro­ priate hymns, Miss. Stokes playing the melodeon. Mrs. B. sang in Hawaiian.- Then we read a chapter & Rev. B. B. Gray, who was in the party lead in prayer. All enjoyed the visit highly. Teus. Oct. 28ii]2 This being the day for the Board to meet at Newark, we made arrangements to go there. several calls. Polger. But we had first to make Mrs. B. went with Mrs. Stokes to call on Mrs. I went with Mrs. Dodge, in her carriage, we found Mrs, B. & then called to see three paintings of Martin. 29 u R.R. ride We reached the Hoboken ferry at 3 P. M.- & there took tickets for Newark price 25 cts each. We reached Newark in time for the meeting of the Board, whh commenced at 4 P. M. In the cars we met Mary Thurston, Hattie Coan & her aunt Robinson, & others of our acquaintance. On getting out of the cars at Newark, Rev. Isaac Oakes recognized me, though we had not seen each other for just 37 years. In the evening, at 7 l/2, Dr. Bethune preached a very good sermon on, This is a faithful saying,& worthy of all accepta­ tion, &c. Wed. Oct. 2 9 jh At 8 l/2 two prayer meetings were held, one for all classes in Dr. Stearns chh, where the Board hold their ses­ sions - the other, for missionaries, at the lecture room of the chh. Among missionaries, we saw Mr. Gleason, of the Senera Station, Mr. Worcester, of the Cherokee, Winslow, of the Ceylon Riggs of Constantinople - Bingham & Clark & Stewart, of Sandwich Islands, &c. &c. In the Board, the whole day was taken up in Reading the Report of a Select Com. of 13, appointed to investi­ gate the charges made by the Deputation sent to India. In the evening, there was some discussion on the Report, Dr. Bacon, �• • • Hon. Linus Childs, Mr. Winslow & others taking a part in It. At din- jner & tea, Dr. Thompson was at Dr. Lafon's, where we have taken up our abode. It is very pleasant to renew our acquaintance with Dr. L. Newark N.J.meeting of Board, who was some time with us at the Islands. We have met here with 1856. many friends, my classmates, White, & John Smith, Wm. A. Hallock, Drs. Brigham, Todd, & Anderson - & Dr. Bouton, Mrs. Phelps, bro. Julius Maltby & wife, bro. Whittlesey, &c. & this afternoon Wm. C. Dawson sought me out and invited us to his house. He had wished to entertain us in his family, but Dr. Lafon was not willing to give us up. Thur. Oct. 50. We had our prayer again at 8 l/2 A. M. Mr. Beadle, once a misy to Syria, now of Hartford, Ct, lead the meeting. remarks on the Sandwich Island Mission. This day & evening, the Board spent on the Report of the Select Com. of 13.chairman of the Com. & read the Report. I made some Dr. Beman was There was much dissatis­ faction with parts of the Report - particularly, that they shd have condescended to criticise the Westminster & N. British reviews. But the matter cd not be left out, as they had already printed 2500 copies of the Report. It was finally adopted. Dr. Riddle made some playful, but rather severe remarks on Dr. Anderson. of the Board is to be at Providence R. I. The next meeting The Lord’s Supper was administered at 2 l/2 P.M. in Dr. Stearns' chh & in the Dutch chh. At the latter, all the mis's attended - Messrs. Winslow, Riggs & Beadle conducted the service; interested. the house was full, & all seemed deeply After service, at the chh door, we met the Capt. of the Morning Star, (S. G. Moore) - I introduced Hiram Bingham Jr. to the Capt. He & his companion, Miss Brewster, of Northampton, are to go out as passengers. We also met Hon. E. H. Allen of the Sand. Islands. �• • • In the evening, we had a most delightful misy party at Mr. Hedges', father of Mrs. Hunt. California. She & 3 children there. Her husband in I had taken Dr. Bouton along, & he was highly de­ lighted, especially at seeing eleven children of Sand. Isls misy children present, all professors of religion. Frid. Oct. 51. Prayer m'g at 8 l/2 & then we went to the Board - nothing remained there only the winding up. making some remarks. Dr. Anderson was Mr. Thompson, of Roxbury, made a parting address on behalf of the Prud. Com. & Dr. Stearns, of Newark, replied. We then scattered, numbers making a straight wake for the Depot & cars. The meeting has been a hurried one, owing to so much time given to the Subject of the Deputation to India. The meeting was one of the fullest ever held by the Board, 104 corporate members being present, & about 540 Hon. members. All seats in the chh were full, above & below, & generally all the aisles were full of gentlemen & ladies standing. Newark, meeting of Board, 1856 Sometimes the aisles were filled with standing persons for hours. Great interest was excited by the subject of the Deputation to India, as a full discussion of the changes they had made was expected. And the size of the meeting was increased, we may hope, by an actual increase of the misy Spirit in the country. s is Sat. Nov. I— Spent most of this day at home - called at Mr. Dawson's, at 9 A. M. - they were both gone - he to return on Mon. Sab. Nov. 2d- A pleasant day. ed chh at the Mrs. B. too ill to go out. I attend­ Pres, chh, Dr. Stearns',in the morning. Dr. Riggs, of Constantinople, preached fr. Isa. 60:10, giving an account of the work of God among the Armenians in Turkey. After service, Dr. Stearns engaged me to help them at their �monthly concert in the evening, whh I did, giving the meeting, in the lecture room, an account of our labors from 1831, some notices of the revival commencing in 1838, the present state of the people, as to clothing, rights in soil, &c. number of con­ verts, missions in the Pacific, misy ship &c. Mon. Nov. 3d* Abbie rode down from Mr. Winans, horseback, with a son of Mr. W. - Mrs. B. has taken cold, & is too weak to go over to New York. Dr. Wilson, of the Pres, chh of this place,, called, < 3c engaged me to attend this evening at their Mon. concert, & address his people on the Subject of the Sand. Isl mission. I spent some of the day, in writing to dear daughter Hattie, at Punahou. In the evening, I went to Dr. Wilson's & took tea - a very pleasant family - Mrs. W . 's sister & their niece accom­ panied us to the mon. concert. an hour. Teus. Nov. 4.^ I addressed the meeting for half The meeting was small, as it was very rainy. Spent the morning in writing Mr. Beckwith at Punahou ) - .then took the cars for New York,at 11 A. M. had the company ) ) of Dr. Stearns & Mr. Colton - arrd there 11 3/4 - went to P. Office - then to Ant. S. Rooms - met Mr. Goodale & Gerrit Smith had some conversation with both - Mr. S. urged me to make them a visit at Peterboro. Mr. Goodale sd, if he voted for Fremont, he voted for his platform, & was then pledged never to use any influence against slavery in the States. Here he is wrong. I went to the Astor House, to find Mr. Allen. Found J. A. Gainter, of Hartford. He was gone. I passed the Polls of two dift wards - all was quiet. At 2 l/2 P. $1 . I went to Jersey Nev/ark,meeting of the A.B.C.F.M. City ferry, foot of Courtlandt St, & came by cars, to Newark - �• • • V th Wed* Nov. 5°— Wrote this day to Rev. J. S. Green, at the Sand. Isis, as the sailing of the steamer is deferred, on account of the election, in order that the mail may take out the election returns. Wrote also to Dr. Anderson, enclosing Castle & Cooke's letter in reference to the 300. Made some calls with Dr. Lafon - He took me towards evening to Mr. Poor's, son of Dr. Poor, of Ceylon. 'Mr. Poor not at home. to his house. In returning, I met him, & we went We had much conversation on the doings of the Deputation in India, & on the Report of a the Board on this Subject. select committee of He intends writing a Review of the whole, for the Pres. Quarterly. Thur. Nov. 32Q R. R. ride All things being ready, at 10 1/2 A. M. Dr. Lafon's Carriage took us to the Depot, where we were to take the cars at 11. Abbie came to the Depot, in Mrs. Winans' carriage. She had been staying with them. So we bid an affectionate adieu to New York our kind friends, Dr. & Mrs. Lafon. The Board had adjourned Prid. Oct. 3l4Pi - But we had stayed till the 6 th. 0n account of the illness of Mrs. B. from whh she has not entirely recovered. h m At 11 the train moved - at 11 t» 45 we were in New York. We waited, at the Perry, 3/4 of an hour, for Mr. Dodge's carriage, as we had written for it the day before. They did not get the letter in season; so it did not come, & I hired a carriage, for $1.50, to take us to Madison Avenue, just above 3 6 ^ street. We found the family were well. Only Mr. Dodge's mother was at home - a pious, sensible old lady. Mrs. M. P. Dodge gone to Blackwell's Island, to the Juvenile House of Refuge, she being one of the directresses. from school. Soon she returned & the children came Mr. Dodge was absent in Penn, on business. I went �y -> down to the Post Office, & left my letters - from thence I went to the Rooms of the Anti S. Soc. 48 Beekman St. - Mr. Tappan was not there - so I went over to his house in Brooklyn, & spent the night there - found him & Mrs. Tappan, Mrs. Gilbert & her daugh­ ter, & a Mrs. Day. We had much conversation about the late elec­ tion, &c. 1856 Prid. Nov. 7— I went after breakfast to the city, (N. York), & did New York, bound to Illinois,&c. various items of business preparatory to going to Bridgeport, in the morning, for mother & Sister Sophia, when we all go to the West. At 3 P. M. I arrd at Mr. Dodge’s - Firs. B. Abbie & myself soon took an omnibus down town. I left them at the Astor Place, to go to the Bible House, whh is on 4— Avenue, below 8 ^- St., to see Mr. Merwin, Agent of the Board, to get funds, for our journey West. I found him & made the necessary arrangements - then I proceeded to Post Office, & left a letter of Abbie’s then in an Omnibus, whh always costs 3 1/4 cents, I rode up or 4 miles, to Mr. Dodge’s. Sat. Nov. 33d R. R. ride 6 27— 8 j±k At St. 8 A. M. I left for the Depot, whh is on 4^i av., Mrs. Dodge’s Steward went with me, to show me the way, & to carry my carpet bag. At the Depot, I met Mr. Allen, from the islands, & we took seats together in the cars. It was a fortunate meeting as he belongs to the Hawaiian Board of Educa­ tion, & we talked over the whole state of the endowment of Oahu College. I arrd at Bridgeport at 10 1/2 - 58 l/2 miles in two hours, in the Express, or Lightning train. I went immediately to bro. Robinson’s, & was happy to find mother & all the family enjoying good health. for our departure West. Attended to such business as was required �Sab. Nov. 9— Enjoyed a meeting at home with mother & Sophia in the morning. In the afternoon heard Mr. Lee from Pair Haven. In the evening, attended & addressed the prayer meeting in the j vestry of the 2 Mon. Nov. 10. or South chh. In the morning I telegraphed Dwight to come fr. New Haven at evening. I called at Mr. Robinson’s - where I saw Hatty Coan - at Deac. Geo. Sterling’s & took tea, & at Mr. Mor­ ris’, where I met D. Dwight, just arrd from Bridgeport. I attend­ ed to various items of business, in preparation for going West. Sent |sl00. to Rev. C. S. Lyman to pay Dwight's bills the first term Senior year. Teus. Nov. 11. At one quarter before 8 A. M. myself, mother & Sophia Going West . embarked on board the steamboat, Cataline, Cap * Weeks, for 1856. , New York - arr there at 12 l/4 noon. Went immediately to Hudson River, foot of Duane St. to the Depot of New York & Erie R. R. & learned that a train wd leave for the West, at 6 » 30 A. M, Went from thence to Mr. Dodge's, in Mad. avenue between 36 & 37— streets - found Mrs. B. & Abbie quite well. I then went down the city, on business -'"framed ajt-^ewis>Eu&m>an's office he'^Jas no£/£here. So I went on^^nts^house in^rtfokiyn. therp^allN^ight, & had a pleasant visit with the family. Staid At night, I had got mother & Sophia over to the Wyoming House, near to the R. R. Depot. Mrs. Dodge's carriage brought Mrs. B. & Abbey, to the same house, while I was gone a second time, up town to Mr. Dodge's to look after the baggage. We all slept at the Wyoming House. Wed. Nov. th R. R. ride 5 4 a 11 1 2 jjk At 6 « 30 A. M. we were all at the Perry Office; had trunks, &c. checked, got on board the Perry boat, & proceeded �• • • Buffalo. to Jersey City, where we took the cars on our way to Buffalo. The distance,from New York to Buffalo, was 422 miles. We did not reach Buffalo till 2 in the morning, being about four hours behind the regular time. This was owing to our Locomotive's breaking shortly after we left Hornelsville. We passed thro. Orange Co. thro, a corner of Penn. thro. Delaware Co. &c. - Did not see much of interest, as the cold weather had stripped the land of its green foliage. The road ran a long distance, on the right bank of the Del. river, while the Delaware canal was on the opposite bank. This was an interesting sight, & we were obliged to Mr. Merwin, who had told us, on account of this sight, to take the right side of the cars. On our arrival at Buffalo, we went to the Wadsworth House, to stay until morning. In the morning after getting some breakfast, we engaged a carriage whh took us to cousin Jas. I. Baldwin's, in Delaware St. above Allen, Buffalo, at James I. Baldwin's where we were glad to meet him & his wife. They gave us all a 1856. most hearty welcome. ., us Thur. Nov. 15^1 This forenoon foundAvery pleasantly situated, in the midst of old friends, in cousin James' family. He did not recog­ nise me very readily - I knew him because I was looking for his features in the man who came to the door. His wife, Candia Beach, retained her former features wonderfully. James called with me at Mr. Vandusee's - also on his son, Elihu, in the village. Friday Nov. 1 4 ^ Shut up mostly this day, by the rain & the mud. Rode with James to the stores for a pair of rubbers & a blanket whh he insisted on paying for himself. Mother & Sophia seem to have endured our journey thus far, better than Abbie & her �• • r\ • '/• mother. James has been much blessed in his family, and has been afflicted also. Mary has been married to Geo. Williams who lives in Cleveland. They have two daughters. Elihu is a lawyer in the Niagara falls. village - was married to a Miss. Beecher, a relative of Dr. Beecher's family. They have four fine children. James has lost their two youngest children, Catharine, Mrs. Burgess, who has left a daughter, & Cynthia, Mrs. Peter, who left a son, Jas B. Peter, now living with his grandparents. They have evidence for the piety of all their children. Sat. Nov. 35^ & 36th. R.R. ride. 1 5 ^ it was a part of our plan, that while mother & Sophia were resting at Buffalo, the rest of our company shd go, & see that wonder of the world, Niagara falls. As this was a clear day, we decided to improve it for that purpose. wd leave at 9 A. M. the falls. The morning train Myself, Mrs. B. & Abbie took the train for At a depot near we took an omnibus & rode half a mile, to the very brink of the falls. from Buffalo. This was about 20 miles Excursion tickets, to go & return $1. each. What astonished me, was the absence of a roaring sound at the falls. I heard no very loud sound even at the falls. After looking awhile at this amazing wonder, on the American side, we took an Niagara falls, omnibus, (12 1/2 cts each) & rode down to the Suspension bridge. This is a great curiosity - It is called 800 feet, inside the butments, & 270 feet high. The bridge is supported by four immense wire twisted ropes, about 4 or 5 inches in diameter. There are two immense stone columns of stone built on each butment, over the top of each of whh pass two of these wire twisted ropes, & then their ends pass on into an immense mass of mason work. On the upper part of this bridge is a rail road track, over �• • • whh we saw repeated trains of cars pass, without the least jar. Below this is a bridge for carriages. The toll over the bridge was 25 cts., whh wd allow us to return also. When on the Canada shore, we took a carriage for Table Rock, (price $1.25 for the trip, up & down. The finest view of both the Am. & British fall was from Table Rock. On it, we were very near the falls - an awful dashing of waters- but it was very hard to conceive, that the fall was 150 feet high. side. The horseshoe fall is on the British The Am. fall is straight. land, & the tower near it. We had a fine view of goat is­ After viewing the fall awhile from Table Rock & from the lookout on the House near by, we were per­ suaded to go into the museum; the old big framed English lady saying to. us, ”Ye want come se far & see nothing after all, will ye? It is indade the greatest museum in the world. So in we each went - only 25 cts^for three of us. We saw a great number of stuffed birds & snakes. Among the latter were the rattlesnake, mocassin, anaconda, racrers, &c. &c. % After viewing very hastily all within the house, we were led outside to see three wolves, one of them a prairie wolf, being reddish or yellowish grey, instead of white grey, whh is the color of the common wolf. We next went into a back yard, where was a pair of buffalos, male & female, whh had been kept there 13 years. They were about the size of a heavy ox & very savage. No one cd go withNiagara Falls. in the walls. We saw also the skeletonpf a whale. Having next procured a good sized specimen of Table Rock, whh is a dark limestone, we again took our carriage, & returned to the Suspen­ sion bridge. We shd have enjoyed our visit more, had not the weather been too cold for us to linger long, away from the fire. �• • ■3 • We crossed the bridge again into our own country - went to the R. R. depot, where we had to wait an hour or more for the train to Buffalo. We arrd there at about 7 in the evening. Mr. Kempshall had failed of exchanging with a neighboring minister, & wished me to supply his pulpit in the forenoon, whh I did. Sab. Nov. 1 6 ^ I addressed Mr. Kempshall’s congregation this morning, in their lecture room on Rom. 1:16 - the power of the Gospel, as exhibited in the work at the Sandwich Islands. The congregation seemed very attentive. Both minister & people appeared far more Buffalo. interested than I had expected. I was gratified at the reception of my offhand remarks, & hope they may do good. preached in the afternoon. Mr. Kempshall He is a young, & very promising minister. Mon. Nov. 17. Rode with Cousin James to the stores & procured a pair of rubbers for myself, & a blanket to keep feet warm in the cars, for whh he insisted on paying. Charlotte & myself then went in his buggy to Mr. Van Duzee's, about a mile off. He & his wife-were in the Islands as miss's with us, about five years. We had a pleasant visit & took dinner. We always feel more at home among those who have been our fellow missionaries. They lost their only child, a daughter, at Hana, in the Sand. Islands. They have now five children - the two eldest daughters, the third a son, & the two youngest daughters. In the evening, we had, at James' a pleasant party, invited on our account - con­ sisting of Mr. & Mrs. Ketchum, Mr. & Mrs. Wright, a worn out aged Buffalo minister, Cousin James' son, Elihu J. & his wife, who was a Beecher. They made many inquiries, & we gave them specimens of Hawaiian language. �37— R.R. ride Coldwater, & the West. We passed through Westfield, Cleveland & other places, where we had acquaintance & friends; but we cd not stop. We changed cars at Cleveland & Toledo, & arr^ at Coldwater in Mich, at 4 o’clock next morning - a distance of 384 miles from Buffalo. Erie. arrd Toledo is at the West end of Lake Our six passenger cars had been some crowded before we there, & as it was getting into the night, we were con­ gratulating ourselves that we sh^ not be crowded, as more wd leave than wd come on board in the night. When we arrd at Toledo, nine passenger cars stood ready & two baggage cars. There was a great rush for the cars. I led my aged mother, & had many articles of light baggage in my hands. With great Coldwater, (Mich.) difficulty, we ascended the platform of one car; but all the seats were full, & besides the passage through the car was crammed with standing passengers; we quickly descended - but the same fortune awaited us in the second car . So great was the clamor for accommodations, that the agent soon attached, to the train, three more passenger cars, & yet they were all filled, & more. Probably we had 700 passengers in the train, while about three trains ran each way on the train, every day, except Sundays. But we must have taken the passengers of a train whh preceded us, & stopped at Toledo. Wed. Hov. 1 9 ^ Having arrd at Coldwater at 4 in the morning, we concluded not to disturb bro. Benton’s family until morning. So we sat by the Depot stove, & lodged our sleepy heads down as best we cd, till 6 A. M. when we took an omnibus a mile N. to his dwelling. & drove about He heard the Omnibus, & suspected �• • • Coldwater (Mich.) at bro. Benton’s 1856 who was In it. Before we had reached the door, he was partially dressed, & had opened it, for our reception. Brother B. soon set a roaring fire agoing in the nice parlor stove, & got a candle to see how we looked, as it was still dusky. stinging frosty morning. It was a We were all chilled, & the smell of a warm stove was most grateful. Mother did not seem fatigued - Sophia, Charlotte & Abbey were in pretty good keeping. We soon learned of bro. Benton, that his six children were all at home, &, one after another, they all appeared. - Dwight Baldwin Ben­ ton, the eldest, (his next bro., Clark, died quite young) The next was Edwin Hall, then Delia Harriet, Eliza Flora. Frank & Dwight is a fine appearing young man, very capable of almost any kind of business. He is now employed as a mail agent on the Rail Road, from Toledo to Chicago. Edwin works about Coldwater. house & attends school. Delia resembles her mother very much. I had expected a rather sad meeting with this dear family. The first news that met us, on our arrival in the United States, was the death of the mother of these six children, my dear Sister Phebe Ann. She died March 31®^ when we were just one week past Cape Horn. She had talked much of our being on the way home & had hoped to see us. I felt, that it was hard for me to be re­ conciled to her death - to come so near seeing her & yet be denied the sight. This pain was increased on seeing the motherless children - an interesting flock - easily managed. They are now cared for by a very good & capable Irish-Scotch woman, who is hired - but the younger ones do greatly need a mother. they all do. Indeed Very few can supply the place of a mother. We had an interesting visit in this family. Bro. Benton did all �Coldwater, in his power to make our visit pleasant. He wrote letters to bro. David, at Union City to come & see us - also to his daugh­ ter Mary, Mrs. Barker & husband at Albion (Mich.) & to Rev. Mr. Buck, of Jonesville, a Semy classmate & friend of mine. All of these came sooner or later, & his house was quite full most of the time we staid there. Bro. B. was once a professor of reli­ gion in Durham - he always called on me, or some one else to ask a blessing at table - the last part of the time, we had family prayers in the morning. But owing to some peculiar views he has entertained, there was a lamentable want of religious in­ fluence in the family. The children attend the Sab. School of the Congregational Chh, 3c my prayer is that God wd provide them with a pious mother, & make them heirs of glory. I have some reason to hope that their mother exerted a Godly influence over Coldwater. them, though she had not made a profession of religion. I was shown the Bible she had brought from her fathers house, whh, they say, she was accustomed to read every day. Coldwater is a handsome village, the capital of Branch Co. It is regularly laid out, with streets generally at right angles to each other. They are wide & straight. Chicago St. the principal business St. is wide & handsome, & can be seen, from the centre, for two miles, to the East, & the same distance to the West. The village & to some distance around is prairie ground, having a light & sandy soil, while, at the distance of two or three miles,in every direction, are to be seen forests whh are on a very different soil. Thur. Nov. 20^21 I wrote this morning to bro. David at Union, & hoped to have seen him by Frid. Bro. Benton had yesterday introduced �me to Rev. Mr. Goodman & family, the Congregational minister, also to Mr. Morgan, the Methodist minister. At the Barber's shop I met with an intelligent young man, cousin of Thomas Spencer, of Honolulu. He made many inquiries. This was the public Thanksgiving day of Mich. & many other States. A united service was held in the Methodist chh, & a very good sermon preached by Mr. Goodman, the Congregational minister. Coldwater. 1856 Frid. Nov. 2]JL£ A South East & S. W. wind had brought up a very severe storm of rain whh continued most of the day - & was very severe at evening. It prevented bro. David from coming. To home make our visit agreeable, bro. Benton brought;,with him, in the afternoon, three of the ladies of the village, Mrs. Brewer, with whose husband Addison P. Baldwin learned the trade of a waggon maker - Mrs. Pierson, a particular friend of the family, & Mrs. Gilbert, wife of a lawyer in the village. an agreeable afternoon. We passed, with them, Mother & Charlotte took severe colds after this storm. N.Y. Sat. Nov. 22d - Bro. Benton's bro. Abijah, of Albany,Awho had been six years in California, arrd - a great talker. And this day, David’s only daughter, Mary, (Mrs. Barker), & her husband arrd, having come 30 miles from Albion; We were happy to meet them. Mr. Barker’s father was from Saybrook, Ct. & his mother was Miss. Sarah Whittlesey, sister of Tina Whittlesey, of Durham, N. Y. Both appear well as Christians. Sab. Nov. 23d- A notice had been inserted in the village paper, that Coldwater I was to preach in the Congregational chh on Sab. - I addressed the congregation in the morning, on the success of the Gospel in the Sand. Islands. They appeared interested. Bro. Buck, �of Jonesville, was present, he having come yesterday, to see me. He was quite a successful preacher - but has lost his health. He now cultivates a vineyard, raises grapes to sell, & makes wine for communion. All the meeting houses, in these Western villages seem small. In the afternoon, I heard Mr. Goodman preach. Mon. Nov. 24— Towards noon to-day, Mr. Barker & wife who had gone to Union City yesterday afternoon, with the intention of going on to Albion, returned, & reported that David & his wife were in the village & were soon coming. since I had seen them. They came - 26 yrs had passed Bro. David was about as grey as I was, & was thought to look older than myself. He was so altered, that I shd hardly have claimed any relationship - but Nancy, I think I shd have known any where. an impression on us all. 1856. Twenty six years had made The tooth of time does its work thor­ oughly. We sat down & renewed the acquaintance of our youth. Coldwater. not We had^dwelt long on our early history & friends before we cd fully recognise each others identity. We had but three hours together, as we must start for the Depot at 3 P. M. was to start for Chicago at 3 » 47. The train At 3 we parted, expecting to visit them at Union City, if the Lord shall spare us, after we shall have visited bros. & sisters in Illinois & Wisconsin. 38th David has had eight children - has lost three, viz. Henry Dwight, R. R. ride the eldest, Edward, who died in infancy, & Addison Porter, who died a few years ago, leaving a wife & a young daughter. He has two sons now in Chilton, Wis. viz. Merwin Adams & Edward one, Henry Dwight, at home, Sc the youngest, Albert Jehiel, is now living with Mr. Barker at Albion, & attending School. He is �said to he a good scholar . At 10 at night, we arrd at Chicago 152 miles A & took lodgings at the St. Nicholas Hotel whh was recommended to us as a good house, & not far from the Depot. ttl We arose about 7 A. M. after a good night's rest. Teus. Nov. 25— 39th R.R. ride ) ) ) I went out to look after the Depot, & to ascertain precisely „ at what time the train wQ leave for Ottawa. train w d go at 9 A. Was told, the - returned & took breakfast myself. The M. ladies had food in their keeping, & called for tea, coffee, &c. to strengthen them for their remaining journey. At 8 l/2, an omnibus was procured for the ladies, & I walked to the Depot. We started in the cars at 9, & at 12, noon, we reached Ottawa, 86 miles from Chicago, where we & our baggage were to stop. As we stepped from the cars, & I had my aged mother by the arm, J a voice said, How do you do, mother? Is this bro. Franklin? I looked around, & s , He replied It was, & he introduced me to bro. Hotchkiss who was standing by. I kissed them both as brothers though they seemed like strangers. When we left this country, Franklin was a ruddy boy of seven years; now he is a man of 33 years, with a young family of his own. Bro. Hotchkiss had married my Sister Delia, at Otisco N.Y. long after we went to the Sandwich Islands. This was a stormy day - & to us, very chilly. 1856. Brn. F. & H. had come for us, with two open waggons. We soon began to contrive Coldwater. how we sh get out to Freedom, the town where our friends live. As the day was cold & there was danger of rain, it was decided to hire a close carriage for the ladies, & carry the baggage in the open waggons. Franklin, for $3.50, hired a carriage, & horses, the owner going himself to drive it. It accommodated �• • • f (TO the four ladies, who rode warm & well protected in it - I rode with bro. Hotchkiss. Ottawa was all mire; & the road, to Harding, 10 miles direct was too miry - & so we took a longer road, (13 miles long) to their place. at 4 P. M, We reached bro. Hotchkiss' house I : was so thoroughly chilled through, that I felt thankful that our aged mother & asthmatic Charlotte had not been exposed to it. had a bad cold. Mother did not seem greatly fatigued, though she Sister Delia met us at the door, looking, as I thought, much as when we left the land, & she was 12 yrs of age. Mother & Sophia stopped at Delia's, while I, Charlotte & Abbie rode on, half a mile farther North, to bro. Franklin's house. Here we met dear sister Mary Maria, whom we shall soon learn to love. Once within the house, & by the heated stoves, with warmly beating hearts around, we felt at home. Wed. Nov. 26^- Spent this day in social intercourse at bro. Frank­ lin's, & called over to bro. Hotchkiss'. Glad to find mother appearing quite cheerful, & Sophia appears to be taking hold & helping in the work. We are now in a part of the land unlike any we have seen before - an Illinois prairie. Most of the way, as we came up the plank road from Ottawa, we were riding; or rather the road ascended for several miles, till we reached the prairie plains. By walking around bro. Franklin's house, I c count over 50 houses, small generally, but most of them painted white & looking well. tance. Others perhaps were in sight in the dim dis­ With a spy-glass & an elevation of a hundred feet perhaps many hundreds might be counted. To the N.E., at the distance of four miles, is a line of forest along Indian Creek, which empties into Fox River, & Fox River is a branch of Illinois River. But �f os to the South, West, & N, W. there is nothing to bound the vision; 1856 It seems as if, just beyond the reach of the eye, it must be ocean Ottawa or Freedom. in all directions. It is said to be a splendid sight, when the grass is full grown, wheat fields are waiving, & when extensive corn fields are displaying themselves in green rows. part of the prairie is fenced into farms & fields. fields are cut or pastured level with the ground. All this The grass The corn fields are very extensive as that is esteemed the surest crop. It is a tall, Southern kind of corn. gathered. It is ripe now & mostly The immense cribs, made of rails or boards, outside of the barn, show the productiveness of the land. sell corn now, as it bears a low price. They do not It can be kept over even a whole year; but, in the spring, it will rise from 25 to 50 or 75 cents a bushel. Fences are made here with rails, or posts & rails, & sometimes with boards. Two school houses are in sight - Meeting houses are scarce & small. This is D. Dwight’s birth day, & we have remembered it. I have written him to-day. Thur. Nov. Bro. Franklin went to Ottawa to-day, & found there the.boxes of mother & Sophia whh had been forwarded from Bridge­ port. He brought up two of them. We were all invited to Bro. Hotchkiss' to day - he was gone 15 miles off on law business. We spent a pleasant day, taking dinner & tea. us home, in his waggon, at night. Bro. H. brought Eating new biscuit at night, or sitting by a very hot stove, at bro. Hotchkiss, or both together, made me dizzy all night, & I felt something of it all the following day - was more or less sick at the stomach by night. �Frid. Nov 2ftt;h Spent some of the day at writing - called over at bro. Hotchkiss' to see them - was glad to find mother still appearing as well as usual. Sat. Nov. 29— Bro. F. & myself called at Deac. Smith's, a near neighbor of bro. Hotchkiss. like excellent people. on Lake Champlain. Saw him & his wife. They appear They came here from near Plattsburgh, From his house, I went to bro. Hotchkiss' - He & I went to the top of the barn, to get a better view of the house prairie. The Methodist meetingAwas to be occupied Sab. A. M. by a preacher of their own order, or they w^ have been glad to Bro. Franklin's & Hotchkiss'make an appointment for me. As for the afternoon, I preferred a more private meeting with the families of brn. F. & H. - Sab. Nov. 50Jil2; Mrs. B. had been ill some days - Abbie also had an affection in the face, so that neither had thought best to go out to meeting. Bro. F. & his wife & myself the children, &c. went to the Methodist meeting. But no minister appeared - so they requested me to conduct services whh I did. I talked a short time to them on the success of the Gospel at the Sandwich Islands, About 50 were present, & the house w^ not hold more than twice that number. At 3 P. M. bro. F. myself, Abbie & Sister Maria went over to bro. Hotchkiss', where we had a social meeting. I gave them a pretty long talk on the strength of the Abrahamic covenant - the permanency of piety in particular families, the surety of the blessing to all who were faithful the need of being faithful in all the family forms of worship & instruction, &c. dwell too much. This is a subject on whh parents cannot �/o 3 Mon. Dec. Lz-£ Ever since we have been in this place, there has been much cloudy weather. by day. It has frozen always nights & sometimes Sometimes the wind has been East or S. West, sometimes West whh is the common wind in this land, &, in winter, the cold wind. To-day the wind has been East steady, & it has been clouding up for a storm. In the evening, it commenced raining. Bro. Franklin went to Ottawa & brought up mother's remaining box. All three came up in good order. Teus. Dec. 2d- Having heard the pattering against the windows last night, we were quite astonished, on looking out this morning, to see the ground covered with a good coat of snow. The wind was still strong from the East & continued so all day. Sleet, hail & snow were falling, & the storm continued severe all day. In the evening the snow fell quite thick. We were mostly shut up, & gathered around the stove to keep warm. Franklin went over to bro. Hotchkiss', & reported all as doing pretty well. This was the first day, that I had failed of calling over to see mother & all the family. in writing up my back journal. I busied myself, during the day, Franklin remarked, that he had not known so severe a storm so early in the season. 1856. At bro. Franklin's, Harding or Freedom, 111. d Wed. Dec. 5 Bro. Franklin had procured a turkey for thanksgiving whh was Nov. 20^* They expected us to keep thanksgiving with them; but we did not arrive till the 25j±]2- So the turkey was kept. To-day sister Maria decided to keep thanksgiving, & invited mother & Sophia & all bro. Hotchkiss' family to -dinner. Franklin went over in the waggon to bring them; but mother was not so well as usual, She had had a stiff or rheumatic neck, & was still suffering from a cold. So only Sophia came over, & �she staid all night. Delia staid to take care of mother, & bro. H. had to go away on business. We had our dinner at 4 P. M. & had a pleasant social party; not quite as much praying as w^ have been good for us. The wind was West, strong & very cold. I went over to Mr. H's at 2 P. M, & felt the cold more keenly than I have in 26 years. I have not yet procured all the means I need to defend myself from the cold. stove. Pound mother close by the kitchen This is the anniversary of our marriage, whh occurred' Dec. 3^ 1830, 26 years ago. We sh^ not then, being bound right off to the Sandwich Islands, have thought that we sh^ keep this anniversary in Illinois. Thur. Dec. 4 ^h The family of bro. P. rise at 5 in the morning, whh must be about daylight - They take breakfast by candle light, but they allow us to take our own time for rising. likely to be in the dark these cold mornings. This is not For several morn­ ings v/e have risen about sunrise, & had breakfast about eight. The W. wind abated much last evening, but the cold was really more intense than yesterday. We were so well protected with bedding, that we knew little about the cold during the night; but when we came to rise, for the first time, since we came to the country, did our breath become visible from the cold. A neighbor reported the thermometer as down this morning, to 4 1856. above zero. After writhg up my back journal, I went to bro. Freedom, Lasalle Co. 111. at Franklin’s. Hotchkiss' - for a visit found mother more comfortable than yesterday. She expressed much satisfaction, that she was, at length, in her Western home. I took dinner with them, & re­ turned, towards evening, to bro. F 1s - I had just started, when bro. F. overtook me on a sleigh - I got on with him & had my �• • / O S first sleigh ride. • Bro. H. came, on a sleigh & took Sophia back to his house. Frid. Dec. 5 ^ 1856. The Thermometer reported this morning, at sunrise, at 2° above zero. The wind has not blown to-day - the air has felt very keen to us, tropical birds. The light fall of snow continues pretty much undiminished, on account of the steady cold. Bro. F. says, that such weather is expected in Jan. or Feb. rather than now. Bro. Hotchkiss went to Ottawa to day, & brought up, on his return, the papers, & a letter to me from Dwight, enclosing a letter from each of the four child­ ren at Punahou, four, in fact from dear Hattie. All such favors we shall prize highly in this far West, though these letters bring us no later news from our Punahou children than we had before. At about 4 this afternoon, bro. Franklin, having been to the blacksmith,to get his horses shod, took the sleigh, & we both went to bro. Hotchkiss' to bring mother to what we expect will be her future home. She was well wrapped up in shawls, hoods, blankets & Buffalos, & only felt the keen air in her face. She remarked how much better it was on the sleigh than in a waggon. journey West; This is what we may now call the end of mother's I remarked how much God had blessed us in all this journey of 1120 miles, & we all kneeled down & prayed, blessing God for favors past, & praying over the future. is, Sat. Dec. 6^3; Thermometer, this morning, at 2° below zero, that^4° lower than yest. morning. &c. Wrote some this morning - letters, At 2 P. M. went, with bro. H. to a prayer meeting, prepara­ tory to communion on the Sab. Wot having a minister nor any communion for over a year, the chh arranged with me to preach �/o C> Freedom, bro. Hotchkiss'. 1856 in the forenoon & to administer the sacrament. present. A few only were In the evening, we had papers of Chicago & Ottawa, whh contained the Pres' Message delivered to Congress Dec. 2^ - The Session of Cong, opened Dec. ls^» Sab. Dec. 7— This morning, at 10 1/2. I addressed some 50 or 60 at the small chh, on Heb. 4:12 - & gave them some account of the work of God in the Sand. Isis. At the close of the service, the Sacrament was administered to about 17 communicants, some of them of other chhs than our own. to awaken interest in all present. & hope good was done. The ordinance seemed to me I enjoyed the Season myself - At the close of the Service, bro. Frank­ lin handed me two letters, one from Charles M. Fowler, the other from bro. Benton. Dwight Benton had gone East, expecting to visit New York & Bridgeport - & Albany, on his way home. Mon. Dec. 8— Weather moderated a little; but still cold. I & Abbie went over to bro. Franklin’s, spent an hour or two - found grand mother in pretty good health & spirits - & returned be­ fore dinner. Julius Maltby. at one shot. I spent some of the afternoon in writing to bro. In the afternoon, bro. Hotchkiss shot 8 quails They are fat & make fine eating. out to try my skill at gunning. ing the birds. I then went He went with me to aid in find­ We started up a flock repeatedly, but did not get a shot at any. In the evening, bro. H. was at the School house till late, to make arrangements for the winter school, & tomorrow he goes to Ottawa for a stove & a load of coal for the School house. Their common Schools here are free, supported l£i by a State fund, appropriated to that object; 2d by a town fund, the U. S. �/ 0 having appropriated 16.th Section to the purposes of eduteachers of cation; & 3^ - when any thing is to be paid for^Schools, &- # # every there are not funds in hand, they apply to the County clerk who assesses a tax on all the taxable property of the county So that Schools cannot be left destitute, except through the inexcusable fault of the people themselves. Freedom, bro. Hotchkiss'. 1856. Teus. Dec. 9— This morning, before we were fairly dressed, the little nephew, Grenville Robert B. came & handed in two letters, one a letter from Mr. Forbes - the other an enclosure from bro. Robinson, of a letter to Mrs. B. from Mrs. Chase, of Calais, Me. also letters from Emily & Hattie at Punahou, assuring us, that children there were all well Sept. 2 9 ^ for whh good news we bless God. We feel sad, sad, on Mrs. Chase's account who has been afflicted anew. On her way home, her dear little Dora took whooping cough & measles, & lived only 5 weeks after she reached her home in Calais. She speaks of Judge Chandler of Calais as the new Consul at Lahaina. Allyn's death on the steamer as peaceful. heard of Unitarian doctrinesi left. She speaks of Miss. 0 that she had never She has now a son & two daughters Bro. & Sister Forbes urge us to visit them. We may do so, if Mrs. B. is well enough for a stage ride, after our visit to Wisconsin. # If anything is needed for building or repairing schoolhouses in 111. the Directors of the school report, & a tax is laid on all the property in the district - but such a tax can never exceed $1. on $100 each year. In numbering the land sections, they begin at the N. E. counting six sections of a mile square each along the N. line of a town - then 6 back, so that 1 & 12 �come together, and a corner of Sec. 16 will be in the centre of the town. This Section in 111. is given to 6 5 4 3 2 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 18 17 15 14 13 15 SO SI ££ £3 £4 25 1 6 Schools by U. S. authority. This day wrote bro. Green, of M'akawao. Wed. Dec. 10— night. Steady rain all day from the S. much rain at Did not go out doors much. of Lahaina. Wrote this day to Timoteo, The semimonthly mails seem to come round pretty often. Thur. Dec. 1 1 ^ West. The storm seems to be over, the wind having turned The air feels very cold. cleared away. In course of the day, the clouds Bro. Franklin remarked it as a common saying, that if it cleared off in the night, it w^ be cold. cleared off in the day-time, it wd be mild. If it Made Mother a visit to day - I begin to feel, that it will be but a short time be­ fore I must again part with her, probably never to meet her again in this world. I wrote Levi Chamberlain, of Honolulu, a letter to-day. Frid. Dec. 1 2 ^ Bro. Hotchkiss & myself rode, in a waggon, to-day, down to Ottawa - a low town situated on the bank of 111. river Freedom, bro. H.’s 1856 also with 111. canal, & the Ch. & Rock Isld R. R. running through it, destined to become a great & important place. We called at Deac. Natinger's Store - he not at home - called a few moments at the Book store - went to an eating house & took some dinner - also to a few stores to get something warm for winter. chh. We called on Mr. Schlosser, pastor of the 2^ Cong, He is an Ant. S. man & appears to be a good man. from Ohio. We enjoyed our visit. whh we reached about sunset. He is At 3 P. M. set out for home �•f o9 • • Sat. Deo. 13.^3: This was a snowy day - After snowing much of the day, in the evening it rained & froze forming a crust. As this day was appointed for visiting at bro. Franklin's, at 11 A. Ivl. bro. & Sister Hotchkiss, Sister Sophia, Mrs. B. Abbie & myself rode over in a sleigh. We took dinner with them & staid till night, & enjoyed ourselves very much. Mother appeared very well. We sang & prayed together, with the expectation, that our visit, in this place, was drawing to a close. On Teus. Dec. 16— , if the Lord will, we start for Wisconsin. Sab. Dec. 14^ii. A light snow had fallen this morning, on top of the W. frozen crust, & was flying in theAwlnd. The weather was cold. There was no public service here today. Bro. Hotchkiss & myself walked over to bro. F.'s, where we had a social meeting. We had expected a similar meeting at bro. H.'s in the afternoon - but none of them came over. Mon. Dec. 15. We spent this day in various preparations for our departure on the morrow. was not very windy. The weather was very cold, but it I spent some of the forenoon in writing - Rec^ a letter yesterday from Wm. D. Alexander, at Vincennes. I answered it, at Freedom to-day, & wrote another answer to drop in the P. 0. at Chicago, in both inviting him to visit us, at bro. Fowler's at Bristol, Wis. After dinner, I went to bro. Franklin's to visit them & make a last visit, for the present, at least, with my mother. things. We conversed freely on many I urged mother to let all cares about this world press very light, & be anxious only about the concerns of another world. I took tea & returned. 3 or 4 miles distant. Bro. F. was gone to Harding, At dark, he returned, & himself 8c wife �came over to bro. Hotchkiss’ & spent the evening. pleasant evening. We had a Deac. Smith & his adopted daughter were there - We sang & prayed together, before we separated. At Freedom Teus. Dec. 1 6 ^ & leaving for Wisconsin. We did our remaining packing this morning. Bro. H.'s fine little daughter, born March 1 3 ^ 1856, had not been baptized, & they had not fixed on a name. Bro. H. had proposed Jessie, the wife of 'Fremont - but Fremont had failed of being elected Pres. & they were doubtful about the name. So I pro­ posed to give the baby a name to whh they both assented, & brought me the Family Bible to write it down, in whh I wrote, Charlotte Kealoha, the name of Mrs. B. & of a pious Hawaiian woman who lives in our family, & whose daguerreotype we had brought with us. The little girl, if spared, will be told,of course, of our visit to this country. Bro. Franklin called at 7 l/2, on his way to Ottawa, & bid us goodbye; We left at 11 A. M. for Earl, a station on the Chicago & Burlington R. R. about 7 miles North of Freedom Centre. We stopped a few moments at Franklin's door, & bid goodbye to sister Mary Maria, & my mother. come back & see them again. Mother said, she hoped I w^ We reached Earl at 12 1/2 noon, & learned, that the P. M. train w^- not be due till 3 » 15 We waited at the miserable station house - But a train from the East, due at 1 ** 55, did not come; & so the train we waited for, waited 35 min. at Mendota, 15 miles West. 40th R. R. ride it came, & we got on board. At near 4 P.M. Our passage was slow, as we were out of time, & had to wait occasionally for other trains. It was cold, & our stove gave us some heat & plenty of smoke. �/// We reached Chicago at 9 ” 3Q P. M. & an Omnibus took us to the St. Nicholas Hotel, where we all had a good night’s rest. Wed. Dec. 17^3-• 413^ R.R. ride ) ) ) We took breakfast, at the Hotel, at 8 this morning, & at 10 A. M. took the cars on the Chicago & Milwaukee R. R. for Kenosha, Wis. We reached Kenosha, whh is on the Lake Michigan, & is 51 miles from Chicago, at about half past 12, noon. As we got out of the cars, we met bro. Charles, to whom we had written the time we expected to arrive. He had come out in a sleigh for us, & had just found Mr. & Mrs. Gregory, (a daughter of bro. Linsley) who had arr^ the evening before, & were staying with a Mr. Lyman, a former friend in Mass. We rode in the sleigh, to Mr. Lyman’s & took some dinner, while bro. Chs went to finish some business in town. At about 4 P.M. we started for Bristol. We had a beautiful snow path, though At Bristol, Wisconsin. it was cold, not windy, & we reached bro. Charles’ house short­ ly after sunset. Here we met, at the door, sister Emily, her daughters, Anna Louisa & Ellen, bro. & sister Linsley, their children Joseph & Abbey - a house full of us all together but they gave us a most hearty welcome, & said, they had room for us all. So we found it, when night came, & we all had a good place to lay our heads. Sister Emily, with unbounded kind­ ness, had put up a bedstead for us, tropical animals, in their small sitting room whh has a fine stove in it. were safely & comfortably lodged, in it. Sc All others yet no room had two beds But sister E. said, if more came, they sh^ have to put more than one bed in a room. We have a long table for our a woman three families - bro. Chs’ of fourN& one hired man & two boys - bro. Linsley’s of 6, ours of three, 17 in all. �• • • //e? Kenosha County is the S. E. one of Wisconsin - is near Illi­ nois, & of the same general character in appearance, Indeed much of this part of Wis. appears to be prairie - not quite so level as the great prairie we were on, in Illinois; & the occasional long stretching lines of Woodland are not so much confined to the banks of the streams as they were in Illinois. The timber, as far as we have seen it, is of the smaller kind. They say we must go North as far as Milwaukee, or farther, to see such heavy timber as we see in New York. is productive. The country here Wheat is the great crop, & about 20 bushels to the acre is said to be a common yield. They can also raise 40 or 50 bushels of corn to the acre - or with better tillage, they can sometimes have 80 or more bushels to an acre. they sowed wheat in the fall. ally raised. Formerly Now spring wheat is more gener­ Much of the land is fit only for meadow land. Of course, it is a good country for stock. I think, it must be a good land for fruit trees, if they do not have too hard winters. But we hear, in Wis., the same sad story whh we heard in 111. & all over the East, that the last winter, the most steadily severe whh any body seems to remember, had killed most of their apple trees, & nearly all their peach trees. I judge, that more of the apple trees, in these Western States, In Bristol, Wis. were killed, last winter, than at the East, l£3i perhaps because j 1856 the trees were younger & more tender in the West - 2 because, there being no forests in a prairie country, the cold winds have a more uninterrupted sweep. In the East, this year, there are but few apples',, for whh no good reason is given except the very severe winters. It is said that, pretty generally through the country, from East to West, the thermometer was �//3 pretty steadily at from 30 to 36 below zero for about three weeks together. In 1855, apples abounded in the Eastern States. Thur. Dec. 18““’* The weather very cold - a light snow fell during the night & it was flying some into drifts, this morning. Some of the roads, whh run from North to South, have been blocked up with snow drifts for a fortnight, so that sleighs could not easily pass. Mr. Thayer, who was a member of the Board's Mission, among the Seneca Indians in Cataraugus Co. N. Y. from the year 1822 to 1833, & is now a near neighbor of bro. Fowler., called to see us. He staid an hour or two. He is Deac in the Congregational chh here, & appears to be a very good man. His son called in the evening. The weather keeps us mostly in doors - but I do not see, that the cold affects me much more than it does the kamaainas (Residents). I am not yet so well guarded against the cold as are most who have had many winters to encounter. We also met here a Mr. Seward, a clergyman from Jefferson Co., to the N. W. of this, about 70 miles. Frid. Dec. 1 9 ^ To-day it rained all day - slowly in the forenoon - harder towards evening. Most of us found it necessary to keep in doors - Mr. Thayer, the younger, came in a sleigh, & carried Mr. & Mrs. Gregory to spend the day at his house. In the even­ ing he came again for the rest of the young company, them back again at nine in the evening. he brought The snow has gone off slowly to-day - but the ground is already bare in some places. th Sat. Dec. 20-^= The wind changed last night from the S. or S. E. to the West, whh is their cold wind. All the wet & sposh of yes­ terday is solid ice to-day, & the cold is very piercing. The �sleighing, I think, is not spoiled, except in some particular In Bristol, Wis. spots. The country is pretty well covered yet. Winter seems 1856 to have set in, in good earnest. Joseph Linsley went to the Post Office this morning - got no letters for us - some papers for others. Congress appears to be doing but little, except to spar on the subject of Slavery, over the Pres's Message. Republicans attack Pierce's Message, with mercy. The They lash him, & well they may, for his styling the Rep. party a sectional one, & loading it with abuse. Sab. Dec. 21— Weather still severely cold. All the family went to meeting at the Cong, chh, 1 l/2 miles E. of Mr. Fowler's, except Mrs. Baldwin, whose lungs cannot yet bear the severe cold air. They have quite a pretty meeting house, whh w^- seat • more than 200 persons. About 60 were present. Mr. Lawson, the pastor preached from "Other men have labored, & ye have entered into their labors", whh he applied to this day as the Anniver­ sary of the landing of the Pilgrims, at Plymouth, Dec. 20th 1620, an event whh the preacher s^ was only second to Christ's coming upon earth - quite a comparison for one to make, who was born in England. But he was educated in the U. States. Most of his education, I am told was at the Oneida Institute, in the State of New York. Mr. L. has been in favor of a service on Sab. A. M, & one in the evening - but none in the P. M. But having requested the Congregation lately to take a vote on the subject, & they having voted two services on the Sab., we supposed there w^- be an afternoon service to day - but he appointed one for the evening. stormy. The night was cold, dark & Nobody went from our house - probably there was no �//S meeting. I shd hope he might, hereafter, conclude, that day was better than night for meetings, in a widely scattered coun­ try congregation. Mon» Dec. 22^. This was the coldest day we have had yet - the Ther. being 5 below Zero at sunrise, & 1 below at noon. West, not high or strong, but keen. The wind was Peter, the Dutch hired man of bro. Charles, s^, I'll do nothing but chores to day. All gathered round the hot stove, the kamaainas as well as we tropical malihinis. Bristol, Wis. at bro. Chs M. Fowler's 1856 I spent some of the forenoon in writing to Robt H. Tinker, at Rockford, 111. Son of my old friend Reuben T. In the evening, him I wrote to bro. Robinson, requesting^to forward all letters to this place. After dinner I returned the call of Deac. Thayer. He lives about 1/4 of a mile West of Mr. Fowler's - The dis­ tance was so short, that I did not think best to muffle up my face - but the road being icy or blocked up with snow, & the wind dead ahead, & keen withal, I found the short walk no little matter. I soon got out of breath, the wind & cold fairly stifling my breath. It seemed to me, if the distance had been a mile, instead of 1/4, I sh^ never have reached alive. a pleasant visit together. We had Deac. Thayer is a man about 65 years of age - was, between 1822 & 1833, i.e. 11 yrs a misy of the Am. Board, among the Seneca Indians, in Cataraugus Co. afterwards lived in Cataragus Co. & has been here in Bristol about three years. He appears to be a good man,- gave me con­ siderable account of things among the Senecas - Rev. Asher Wright is, at present, their misy. When told of our disciplin­ ing chh members in the Sand. Islands, for smoking or chewing �// c tobacco, he said it was a good rule. He said, that Mr. Wright used tobacco - Believing it a bad habit, he left off using it but had returned to the habit. The Indians, whether in the chh. or out of it, use tobacco, in smoking & chewing, to great excess. Teus. Dec. 25 Weather still cold, but not as cold as it has been a fortnight past. Mr. & Mrs. Gregory (Charlotte Linsley) had expected to leave for their future residence in Rockford, 111. yesterday, but the cold was so intense, that they deferred it. To-day bro. Charles took them in a sleigh to Kenosha, & they had quite a comfortable time, though they were about five minutes too late for the 11 o'clock train. the P. M. &c. They w^- go late in I spent most of the day writing, reading newspapers, The cold weather seems to benefit me, if I keep at a re­ spectful distance from the stove. Too close a heated room is not good for my head. When were in Illinois, we saw flocks of thousands of prairie ©hickfens, & saw them almost every day. They are a little small­ er than the common fowl, are dark colored, more or less speckled Bristol, Wis. or spotted about the neck & breast - They often shoot them, as they are tolerable good eating. Wisconsin. We have seen a few here in They have also abundance of quails, whh spend the winter on the prairie. The prairie wolf was formerly abundant in 111. - more rare of late, since the country is settled up. I cannot learn, that the prairie wolf, is ever seen in these parts - or the common wolf, or bear. The want of dense & heavy forests w^ keep them free from most wild animals; but the prairie wolf, it is said, does not frequent the woods. to Wed. -th Fowls & hogs killed - Bro. Chs went^Paris & Brighton. 2 4 �Thur. Dec. 2fi^ Letters ) recd ) from the) Isis ) Dec.24. ) The cold was quite moderate to-day. Bro. Fowler was obliged to go to-day to Salem, the town S.W. of this to pay his tax, & so he proposed to me & Charlotte to go with him & call on Mr. Lovett, as perhaps we might find there Abbey Lovett, the daughter of himself & Charlotte's sister Abbey. Abbey L. was keeping school 15 miles distant, but it was probable she might be at home in the holidays. We first rode 2 or 3 miles & called to see Mr. Fowler's new gristmill, whh is not yet fin­ ished. It is in the town of Bristol, Sc he has a saw mill in the town of Salem. Mr. Lovett's. From the mill we went on till we came to It is near the new Rail Road making between Kenosha & Rockford, 111. no one at home. We called at the house but there was We continued our journey on to the house of the taxgatherer of Salem. In all this ride of 6 or 7 miles, it occurred to me, that I had not seen a single meeting house. I asked the wife of the Collector, where they attended meeting. She replied, we don't attend any where - we are too wicked to go to meeting. She sd, she used to attend Episcopal chh in Cleveland, 0. & w^- attend Ep. chh here, if there were any. The husband s^, there was a Congregational meeting 3 miles South but they had been ill & c^ not attend. After bro. F. had paid his tax of $23. for a quarter section of land, (160 acres or so) we got into the sleigh Sc returned home, 'where we arr^ about sunset. This was the way we kept Christmas. In the morning, all imparted, as usual, to each other, wishes of a "Merry Christmas." Frid. Dec. 261*1 Cold moderate to day - Spent the whole day in writing to the Islands. Wrote to Mr. Alexander, & began a letter to �son Henry. Mrs. B. was, at the same time writing to Mrs. Pogue. One object she had in view was to engage Mrs. P. to get some Bristol, Wis. at bro. Charles' -clothes made for Charles & Henry, out of cloth of ours whh she 1856has in her possession. Abbie also wrote to Maria J. Chamber- lain who is now the teacher of our daughters, Emi. & Hattie. I omitted to mention, in place, the receipt of letters from th , as Joseph Linsley returned from the Sand. Islands. Dec. 24— the Post Office, he handed us a package, enclosed by bro. Robin­ son from Bridgeport. We had letters from Messrs. Alexr & Arm­ strong, of Oct. 1 6 ^ & one from obar Charles, dated Oct. 9— . Happy to hear, that our four children there were then enjoying good health. Messrs. Alexr & Armstrong wrote about Punahou School & Oahu Gollege. They wish Pres. Beckwith to come to the States about next March, to procure another teacher, & select a library & apparatus for the college. While he is in the land, they propose an entire suspension of the college & school. They write also about Wailuku Station. Mr. Conde, the pastor, is about to return to this country,& bring with him his six motherless children. The chh has given a unanimous call to Mr. Alexr to become their pastor, & the probability is, that he will accept, & be released from his engagement on the plantation at Ulupalakua. Sat. Dec. 27 - This was rainy day. Most of the rain was nothing more than a fine mist; but it was not warm enough to thaw the rain rather froze, making it very slippery. I finished my letter to Henry in the forenoon, & at 2 P. M. started for the P.O. with the letters, having been informed, that the mail left for Kenosha at 3 P. M. - but it was a mistake - the mail had �• • / / (j gone between 12 & 1. • So I brought my letters back. The going was so slippery, & the East or S. E. wind so piercing & chilly, that I was right glad to get back by a good stove. Sab. De c. 28.^ The S. E. wind changed, in the night, to a West wind, & the weather is, to-day, more cold, & the snow is flying in squalls. I had taken some cold yesterday, & did not rest well last night, nor feel much like going to meeting to-day. thought it prudent to stay at home. & Mrs. B. staid at home. I The family went - myself I laid down & took a nap - Spent the leisure of the day reading the Bible & the New York Evangelist. At evening, as no candle was lighted, bro. Charles proposed, that each sh^ repeat a portion of Scripture, from memory, whh was done. We sung also, from memory - the Ps “Sweet is the work, my God, my King" &c. When the family returned from meet­ ing, sister Emily said, Mr. Lawson enquired after us - sent his love to us, & said, he intended soon to call & see us. Mon. Dec. 2 9 ^ My letters, whh failed on Sat., I sent, this morning, by a Mr. Meigs, who passed by with a load of wood, & was going to Kenosha. He promised to drop them into the Post Office there. Bristol, Wis. Bro. Charles They have yet seven days, in v/hh to reach New York. It was quite 1856. cold today, with a West wind - clear & pleasant in the after­ noon. Sleighing here is now good, with here & there a spot of bare ground in the road. Most of the road is covered with ice, j whh makes a fine foundation for sleighing, if we sh another snow. soon get Bro. Charles has been, with his hired man, Peter, into the woods, to get materials to keep up our winter fires. We enjoy the wood fires in stoves, better than we sh^- fires made of coal. After dinner, Joseph went to the Post Office & brought home some newspapers, whh I have been reading this afternoon. �There is not much news of importance - but Congress is now in session, at Washington, & millions of eyes are watching to see whether the party in power are carrying out their promises to he^p the South in slavery. The Republican party, whh is the one opposed to the extension of slavery, came so near carrying their points in the late election, that the proslavery Democrats know, that they must walk carefully, or they will soon be a total wreck. The slave power, led on by such depraved, infatuated men as Atchison, Jefferson Davis, &c. has shown its nature, before the whole country, in their efforts to secure Kansas as a slave State. Will they now have the discernment to see, that they must stop violent doings, or they will fill the Republican party with new vigor & fire - & it will sweep the South, as well as the North. They have already Republican Associations in Maryland, Washington City, Kentucky, &c. Teus. Dec. 50— Cold moderate to-day - therm. 18 above zero at noon - but the cold, through Dec. has been very steady. Mr. L. sd to day, there had been no thawing in Dec. & they say, the Therm, has not been above 52, the freezing point more than three or four times, in the whole month, & then not long at a time. Spent this morning in writing to Dr. Anderson. After dinner I called over & sat a few minutes with Deac. Thayer. He re­ marked, that nobody, in this land, had before seen so cold a Dec. as this. Towards evening, Rev. Mr. Lawson called to see us, & staid an hour or two. He was educated at Oneida Institute under Pres. Green, & thinks highly of him, thinks his present depression owing only to his persecutions. Mr. Lawson appears Bristol, Wis. Bro. C's. very well, & requested me, on some Sab., to give an account of 1856 Sand. Isld mission to his people. In the evening, Mr. Marsh, �/c?/ a neighbor, & his son in lav;, Mr. Bosworth, a teacher at Mil­ waukee, called & spent the evening. Wed. Dec. 51fk One year after another comes to an end - Soon all our years will come to a close. Oh that each year, as it comes & goes may find us more & more faithful in God's Service, & then our years will not pass in vain. The weather continues still cold - no thawing, even where the sun shines. It is not, how­ ever severe, but what we call good winter weather. Spent most of this day, in finishing a letter to Dr. Anderson, & writing my brothers Lyman & Franklin. Most of the family went to the Sewing Society, about three miles distant, at Mr. Tarbell's. They returned about 9 l/2 P. M. After breakfast, a boy carne from the Post Office, bringing letters - two for me, from bro. Lyman & Wm. D. Alexr, a note from bro. Hotchkiss, of Freedom Sis. Linsley had one from sister Melinda. Thur. Jan. 1$^ 1857. This day we enter a new period of our lives. Through God's ness abounding goodie forbearance, we have been spared through years that are past, & allowed to see the first dawn of 1857. What is written for us, in the book of Providence, for this year, none can tell. Only we know that all our destinies are in the hands of a wise & holy God, & that our wisdom is to trust in him, &, in all things, to make known our wants to him, by prayer & supplication. I have been thinking this day of the wide distance & difference between our situation Jan. 1, this year, among our relatives in Wisconsin; last year, in the midst of Hawaiians, at Lahiana, our misy station, waiting to hear from Oahu, of some ship that w^ bear us to our native land. The 10th of Jan. we �heard, that we c^- go on the Bark Bhering - 8c the 26^^, we For eleven months 8c more, we have not seen a native of sailed. the Sand. Isis, except the children of ourselves, or other missionaries. Bristol, Wis. 1857 We have, in part, by the voyage, 8c by our residence 8c rest in this land, regained our lost health, for whh we w^ bless our Heavenly Father - We have rec^ good reports respecting our four children at the Sand. Isis - we have met with the two in this land - 8c aided them by our counsels 8c otherwise, 8c we praise God, that he has imparted to us so much health & strength, that we have highly enjoyed our visit among our friends, wherever we have been. May the Lord make this a year of mercy to us 8c our family,, 8c, in his own time, during this year, restore us to our distant children 8c to our people, 8c our work! This day the cold is more moderate than in days past. The ground is still pretty generally covered with snow. I sent off letters, this morning, to Dr. Anderson, 8c to bros. Lyman 8c Franklin - then, in the forenoon, I wrote to Lewis Tappan, 8c carried it myself to the Post Office. P. M. Spent mostly in reading. j Frid. Jan. 2 - The weather was quite moderate last night & this morning - appears as if we sh^ have a snow storm - no thawing. Snowed quite fast in the evening 8c grew colder, wind S. W. - before morning (Sat.) the wind turned N.W. 8c whistled finely. This P. M. we rec^- papers whh I read with avidity. a letter from bro. Benton. I had also Congress have done little except make speeches about the Pres’s Message. What a pity they sh^ �• /33 • • spend an hour over such a false, utterly hypocritical, low, sycophantic piece of bungling writing - not even the semblance of plausibility over it. Mr. Fowler, Mrs. F. Mr. & Mrs. Linsley, myself & wife were invited to tea this P. M. to Mr. Marsh's, a mile West of this. We went at 4 - Met there Mr. & Mrs. M., her mother, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Tarbell, Prof. & Mrs. with a babe Julia Bosworth, (a daughter of Mr. M.A) of Milwaukee University two younger daughters, Lorietta & Mary; & Rev. Mr. Lawson & wife, with a babe - called after tea. The younger portion of the community were all invited to spend the evening at Mr. Beath's. We rode in a sleigh to Mr. Marsh's, & when near there were turned over into the snow - nobody hurt. Bristol, Wisconsin, bro. Charles, 1857. Sat. Jan. 5d ~ Mostly clear to day. Wind very light - about zero at N.W. - Therm, reported ath sunrise - at 10 above at noon. All kamaainas complained bitterly of cold. The light snow whh fell last night had blown mostly into drifts - No thawing to day, &, as we are now fairly into Jan., & our first snow, whh fell a4the 1 night of Dec. is still on the ground, we bid fair to have three or four mos. of sleighing this winter. Did but little this day - read some in newspaper, resting for tomorrow. Sab. Jan. 4— It was snowing some, most of this d^y . The weather was still cold - therm, reported at 2 below zero, at sunrise 10 or 12 above at noon. The wind very light, still N. & N. W. This was the first Sab. in the year, & was the Sab. for the communion in this chh; they celebrate the ordinance four times in the year. Mr. Lawson, the Pastor, preached from Ps. "So teach me to number my days, that I may apply my heart to Wisdom." A new year's sermon. At the close of the service, the �• I ---------------- — ---------- : ------ /= 7 V • • communion was administered, he administering the bread, I the cup. About 30 communicants were present. duties & responsibility of chh members. Mr. L. spoke on the I spoke of Christ's love - the provision made for all, & addressed the impenitent who might be present. I made some reference to our seasons of communion at Lahaina. In the P. M. there was no service - A.meeting was appointed, for the evening, at bro. Fowler's. It was made a conference meeting, & the room was quite full, & the meeting seemed to be interesting. Mon. Jan. 5 ^ There was a light fall of snow during last night, & it has snowed a little to day. It has been cloudy all day, 6 is still cold - but there is no wind. I have been copying some official tables, to day, showing the population & wealth of the U. States, from whh, as I have added them up, it appears, that the Southern States have about 11,000,000 people - their wealth valued at about 4 billions. The Northern States have about 16 millions (in 1850), & their wealth is valued at about 7 billions. At Bristol, Wis. bro. Chs' 1857 Bro. Chs went to Kenosha to day to attend a meeting of Rail Road Directors. went with him. He carried a load of wheat, & Joseph Linsley Monthly con. was attended this day, at the meet­ ing House, at 1 o'clock P. M. I did not attend. Abbie attended - also Anna & Abbie Linsley. Mrs. B. & Mr. Marsh, a neigh­ bor was kind enough to call, & take them all in his sleigh. Mr. Fowler & Joseph returned home shortly after sunset. Teus. Jan. 6.^ have snow. White & evenly cloudy all over, as if we sh^ certainly It snowed some little during the day. ate - no wind - what we call good winter weather. Cold is moder­ The ground �is now covered every where with the light coat of snow. this morning, to Mr. Austin, of Charlestown, Mass. I wrote, Joseph car­ ried the letters to the Office & brot home one, for Abbie, from D. Dwight, whh enclosed one from Mr. Castle to me. glad to hear from Dwight in his vacation. We were Mr. Castle's letter was to advise me to take passage in the Misy brig called the ”Morning Star", whh sailed Dec. 2^, for the Sandwich Islands. Some of the forenoon I spent in reading a speech of Joshua R. Giddings, on the last Message of Pres. Pierce. Oh how he does lash the man of "the white house.” Such noble sentiments on the Subject of freedom we rarely meet with. Many will admire them, & but few, in Congress, wd be bold enough to utter them. A few years since, vi/hen Mr. G. attempted to utter similar doc& once was expelled the house, trines in the House, he was absolutely hissed down. But times A have changed, & they are to change more & more. The powerful move of the Republican party, based on the simple principle of keeping all the territory of the U. S., not now erected into States, free from slavery, has alarmed the Democrats; I hope it will alarm the South - & that they will, by & by, haul in their blood-thirsty horns, & cease to make such awfully over­ bearing demands on the North. Bristol, Wis. Bro. C's - 1857 Jan. 7— Wed. Quite a pleasant, shining day, but pretty cold, with a gentle W. or N. W. wind - The therm, reported at 4 below zero at 9 A, M. Spent the forenoon in reading. Bro. Chs & his men are in the woods, these days, preparing to keep up our fires. Before dinner Joseph L, brought, fr. the Post Office, papers & letters. There were two superscribed in Dwight's hand. They contained letters from C. S. Barton Esq. of Lahaina, & �/ 3 6 from our Charles & Henry at Punahou. We were quite happy to hear of the continued health of our dear far distant children. They were then having vacation of four weeks, & Chs was at work in the flour mill. Our letters go-first from New York to Bridge­ port, & they are then enclosed to us. The two last mails, they have reached us in just ten days fr. the arrival of the Steamer in N. York. So we anticipate the arrival of our letters, from the Islands, 10,000 miles, or more, almost to an hour. v/onderful improvement on 30 yrs ago. What a In the afternoon, I called at Mr. Lucius Thayer's - Mrs. Thayer is a very pleasant woman her sister, Miss. Elsworth, lives with them. young children. They have two We are watching, with eagle eyes, every move­ ment of the U. S. Congress. We see no move, at present, towards making Kansas a slave State. Last year, the Gov^ & the South made awfully desperate efforts towards that end, "but the powerful move of the Republican party, sweeping almost the whole North, has evidently brought Southerners & Dem's to some kind of senses. There is another thing whh is now working on the mind of the South. In almost all the South, there are extensive insurrections of slaves, & whites are alarmed. Various rumors are printed; but, as yet, we know but little of the truth - only, in papers, whh came yesterday, 20 negroes were reported hung in one place, & 15 killed by their own master, in another. Of course, the slaveholders cry out, that these risings are owing to the secret influence of Abolition­ ists; but the St. Louis Democrat says, that they are owing to 1857 just such violence as David R. Atchinson & Stringfellow are using Bristol, Wis. Bro. Chs'. in the West, & hundreds, like them, are carrying on the same �• • /o?7 kind of agitation in the South. • This is sensible talk. Why sh not violence, on the part of the whites, whh is directed against the blacks & their race, rouse indignation among the blacks, & prepare them for resistence, when provocation or opportunity is offered? Thur. Jan. 8 ^ Are they not human beings? A brilliant clear night, last night, with an almost full moon - clear & a keen air, but not much wind. Ice made very solid in our bedroom, as usual-these nights. Dr. Adams, from the North part of Paris, called on us & staid an hour. He appears to be a sensible & good man - was a first cousin to Dr. John W, Adams, of Syracuse. Both were natives of Hartford Co., Conn. He told us, that not long since, by mistake, when he his wife was ill, instead of giving her wine,*had given her a table spoonful of saturated solution of arsenic. She immediately complained of a dreadful burning in the stomach, whh led to the discovery of what she had taken. He immediately gave her 2 grains of sulph. of copper (blue vitriol) mixed with 8 or 10 grains of powdered Ipecac, whh produced instant vomiting, & the poison was thrown up. recovered. She afterwards took water gruel, & Bro. Charles was all day sleding wood to the door. For exercise, I once rode with him half way to the woods, & then walked back - but it cost me cold fingers. In the evening, there was a prayer meeting appointed at the meeting house. It is a monthly meeting, observed always on the Thursday evening nearest to the full moon. All the family went, except myself & the boys. - The weather was so cold, that they held the meet­ ing at Mr. Lawson's house; & they did not return till near ten o'clock at night. �Frid. Jan. 9-^ The weather was quite cold in the morning - but it clouded up in course of the day, the wind turning, at night, to the South or S. W. as though we might have a storm. The cold became quite moderate, so that we did not feel so pinched, Bristol, Wis. when we got away from the fire. I spent a part of this day in writing to Mr. Dodge, of New York. At 12, noon, Joseph came in from the Post Office; bringing the Rolls of music whh the girls had all written for, on Christmas day, to Horace Waters, 333 Broadway - for, at that season, he always sends them music at half price. They soon had the rolls open & found most for whh they had sent. The piano soon began to discuss the merits of some of it. Read the Newspapers some - but found little news. Eng. has declared war against Persia, & Russia is expected to side with Persia. In the evening, our young people took a sleigh ride to Salem, the town West of Bristol, & 7 miles from this. They spent the evening at Rev. Mr. Hibbard’s, where they met Miss. Thompson who was here a few days since-also Mrs. Hibbard & Miss. Phelps, both of whom were in Mt. Holyoke Sem. with Abbie. Sat. Jan. lO^k The company arr^ at home about midnight. A pleasant winter’s day - sleighing fine - & air cold enough to prevent all thawing, even where there was an exposure to the sun. All my leisure this day I spent in writing to Mr. Armstrong, at the Islands, & to H. Upai, of Lahaina. Did not feel the effect of writing as much as I have sometimes. Bro. Charles & his man are hard at work, sleighing wood - the pile at the door already looks up high. "t t l Sab. Jan. 11— A beautiful pleasant day - but a cold air, with a gentle West wind, or perhaps N.W, We loaded up the sleigh, some twelve of us, two going on foot, & went 1 l/2 miles to �meeting, at 11 A. M. Mr. Lawson preached a very good sermon. Seventy one persons were present. There is a chh of thirty or more not all the members were present,' some living at a great distance 18 constituted the choir of singers. Only one service was held in the day time, though the congregation had voted, a short time pre­ vious, to have two. Instead of the 2^ service, Mr. L. preached in the evening, & had 24 hearers - 8 or 9 of whom were from our house. Mon. Jan. 1 2 ^ A fine winter day - the sun shone bright - but no melting of the snow. The weather was quite cold - In the P. M. it was somewhat cloudy. To-day I finished my letter to Upai, & wrote Hr. Bartow, of Lahaina, a principal object of both letters being Bristol, Wis. C. M. Fowler’s to have any money they held for me, for rent of house or lands, 1857 paid over to Castle & Cooke, who stand charged with the expenses of our children at Punahou. This the annual meeting day for the Soc. of the Congregational chh here. It was attended in the afternoon. Teus. Jan.isfo Mr. Marsh & his son made a short call on us in the afternoon. In the evening, we had a visit from Mrs. Bent, a neighbor, & her husband's bro. Mr. Thatcher Bent. Her & his bro. are employed as engineers on the Rail Road, now making from Kenosha to Rockford, 111. We spent a pleasant evening, & they returned home at 10 l/2 P. M. To-day Bro. Charles & bro. Linsley & Joseph rode into Kenosha to procure lumber for Mr. Linsley's house, carpenter's tools &c They returned at evening. Joseph procured six tickets for ad­ mission to the lectures of John B. Gough, on Temperance, whh he is ■f'h to deliver on Thur. & Frid. evening, 15Jith ii: & 16— Kenosha. of this week at The weather is still called cold - the Therm., Mr. Bent �/ 3 c says, was 2 below zero, this morning, at sunrise. He says that his Therm, was down to 10 below zero for one or two days in Dec. It is cloudy most of the time, & appears as if it wd snow - Wind N. occasionally a little snow falls. Wed. Jan. 14^^- Mostly cloudy this day - Wind North - Therm. 8 below zero at sunrise. Air very keen cold - A light snow fell last night whh was undisturbed by wind this morning. the wind moved it some. papers. In course of the day, I spent the forenoon in looking over news­ At noon, Joseph went to the office, - brought me a letter from bro. Lyman. He brought also several new papers. I do not see much news - all seems still yet in Kansas; & we do not see yet any signs in Washington, that the administration are going to make any further attempts to secure slavery there; so we begin to hope that Kansas is yet to be a free State. There are extensive insur­ rections, among the Slaves in several of the Southern & Western States. They quell these risings by the most brutal shooting, whipping even to death, & hanging without a trial, & where on trial they have been acquitted. Fearful times seem to be ahead - & perhaps the Slave States will have enough to do to take care of the Institution at home, without making any more efforts to extend it into new Territories of the U. States. At Bristol, Wis. C. M. Fowler's. 1857. Immediately after dinner, Mr. Beath, the nearest neighbor, came with his sleigh, & took, to the Semimonthly meeting of the Sewing Soc'y, all our women, except Cousin Anna Louisa, who remained to keep house. They met, this day, at Mr. Henry Tarbell's, near the meeting house. At evening, bro. Charles went, with his sleigh, ■carrying Anna, Joseph & myself. The house was small. In the �• • • /J / first, or kitchen room, we met several men & boys, Mr. Marsh, Tarbell, Thayer, &c. After we had warmed ourselves a little, we were intro­ duced into the ladies room, where really old ladies & young were so thick, that there did not seem much room for us men. found seats, or a place to stand. had seen before. However, we A majority of those present I Some were entire strangers. I sat down with Mrs. Tarbell, mistress of the house - a plain sensible sort of a woman; the family has been nine years in this place, came from Brimfield, liass. whh was the native town of herself & husband - he being a bro. of Lemira, the wife of bro. Sereno S. Fowler. mostly done in the daytime. The work was They made some collection in the evening, whh was to go towards paying off the debt of the parsonage whh cost $1200, & 300 is still unpaid. At nine o’clock, after we had closed with prayer, we all went home. Thursday, Jan. 15^13 A pleasant day, & we had a very few drops from the eaves of the house, on the South side - the first like thawing we have seen since Dec. began. Still it was cold today - the Therm., at sunrise, was 8 below zero - at noon, 16 above. - wind North. I called at Deac. Thayer's after dinner. At a quarter before 5 P.M. Jos. Linsley & myself, Anna, Ellen, Abbie Linsley & Abbie Baldwin, in bro. Chs' sleigh, rode to Kenosha to hear John B. Gough, lecture on the subject of Temperance. past seven in the evening. The lecture was appointed at half We drove to the Runals house, where we met the two Mr. Bents, Hrs. B. & Miss. Thompson, who had come from Bristol to attend the lecture. At 7 we proceeded to the chh, & waited till 8, when Mr, Gough appeared, attended by a gentleman, on behalf of the ’'Young Men's Lit. Association”, He introduced Mr. G. to the audience, who gave the signal of glad to see him, by stamping the �/33 floor. The Speaker Immediately ascended the stage, built for him in front of the pulpit. Bristol, Wis. 1857 Mr. Goff’s Temp. Lecture at Kenosha. I had heard more of Mr. Goff’s eloquence than that of any other man living. His fame is world-wide. He has lectured through England & Scotland, & the Newspapers have trumpeted him the world over. Mr. G. began, this evening, by saying, that Temperance was an old & worn subject - he c^ not be expected to produce any new ideas, & they must not expect any thing from him, in way of literary gratification. He then enumerated 10 or a dozen things, whh all men had agreed on as settled truths - as 1®£ - that drunkenness is a great evil - 2- - the use of intoxicating drinks made drunken­ ness, &c. &c. He s^ men treated this enemy as they did no other - Spoke of the Englishman who praised his lecture - s01 he had a good cause, &c. but had, on his table, more wine than he ever saw on any other private table. Men praised the TemP. cause, but had not j the courage or selfdenial to act up to its principles. He c not respect such a man as he c^ one who came out in open contest against him. He gave a graphic description of the drunkard, his degrada­ tion and wretchedness, to whh he often recurred, in his subsequent remarks. He fully defended that class from the charge of being weaknxinded men - told of one, in Windham Co. Conn., who sawed a fiddle for drunkards, in a barroom - low, degraded, but who after­ wards was sent to Congress, & was a candidate for Gov. of the State. He referred to the eloquence of Sheriden, who died a sot, & to others. He next adverted to the danger of all moderate drinkers, especially of young men - he riddled well the excuses �/ 33 of all that class. d One s he was not such a fool as to go to excess - he had command of himself, & c^ let it alone, when he pleased - another was sure to stop when it injured him - an sd he EnglishmanKknew exactly how much he c^ stand- Another s^, he "drank a galon of good hale every day, & it did him good.” All the moderate drinking was supplying the land with drunkards if moderate drinking c^ be stopped, all drunkards wd die off in 30 years. He dwelt long on the point, that the example of re­ spectable people lead people to drink, & become drunkards, & not the example of drunkards. The boy w^ never get his first glass from the low and vile drunkard, nor from the low grogshop. He was more likely to get it from a worthy father, or an affecBristol, Wis. Mr. Goff’s lecture at Kenosha. tionate mother. He s^, it was hard to change the course of the 1857 drunkard - but you cd easily save the boy from a first glass,and from the appetite. He dwelt on the awful strength of the drunk- ards'appetite, whh he illustrated by pointed examples & facts. He sd,”0f 600,000 drunkards who were reformed previous to 1845, 500,000 turned back to their cups. He did not allude to his own experience in all these remarks; but was understood to do so once on some other point. lecture. These were the principal points in Mr. G’s. He appealed to the audience, in behalf of total absti­ nence; said, the great hope of success, in the cause, was in keeping men from commencing the habit of drinking, & there was power enough, in that audience, to control all the habits of the city of Kenosha. The immense power of Mr. Gough, over an audience, is evidently owing, ” to his graphic power of description of every subject he takes 1—S"t - �• • • /3 V up. 2^ To his illustrating every thing by pointed anectodes, of whh he has an endless variety on hand. 3^ He tells every anecdote in the tone & manner of the one to whom the story refers, making it appear perfectly natural. He has an uncommon power of suiting the action to his descriptions. Added to these, he has wonderful command of language, always appropriate. He has also apparently a deep conviction of the immediate & immense importance of his subject - & feels a deep interest in the cause of Temperance, whh is a good preparation for persuading & en­ listing others. He had been kept up, all the night before, by the blocking up of the cars by snow, & complained, that he was not in a fit state to speak. As soon as the lecture was over, we repaired to the Hotel, & having warmed outselves thoroughly, we started for home, where we arrived at half past 12 (midnight) - The lecture seemed to me about an hour long - but, in reality Mr. Gough had held the whole audience, in breathless attention, for two hours or more. About 200 or 250 were present - the tickets were 35 cts each, & the Young Men's Lit. Soc. paid the Lecturer, $75. for each of the two nights he was to lecture. j He promised, that, the ensuing evening, he w take up the ob­ jections to total abstinence.. Bristol, Wis. C. M. Fowler’s 1857. Frid. Jan. 16. Weather cold - cloudy as if it wa snow. 4 below zero at sunrise - 2 below at noon. like work to day - read & wrote a little. Ther. Did not feel much In the afternoon, Jos. brot in, from the Post Office, for me, three newspapers sent me by Mr. Tappan. Wrote bro. Benton. �• • /JJ* "bfa. Sat. Jan. 17.__ A • clear day, but cold - wind North. Ther. 18 below zero at sunrise - Wind not strong - Cold felt very severe at night, leading us to expect a freezing night. Ther. stood at zero at noon. -- Reading & some writing today. Sab. Jan. 18— This day was clear, but the cold was piercing, though the wind was very light from the North. The Ther. was zero, at sunrise, the coldest day we have had. did not change much during the day. 22 below The temperature The water I poured into a tumbler, to brush my teeth, formed icy spicula around the edge, also even while I was using it. So^that in the washbowl formed ice, while I was washing my hands; & all this while there was a hot stove at the other end of the room. How thankful we sh be, in such weather, that we can sleep warm at night, & that we have plenty of fuel for the day. Most of the family went to meeting as but Mr. Lawson had a cold; & Atherewas to be no preaching, myself & wife staid at home. It was a cold time for all who went. We spent the time very agreeably at home, reading the Bible, & other books & papers, & uniting in prayer, for our absent children & for a blessing on the means of grace, this day, every where, th Mon. Jan. 19— Ther. 18 below zero this morning - Sc at zero at noon. Cold not so piercing as yest. & perhaps our nerves a little braced up to it. cating snow. Wind had turned S. in the night, clouds indi­ Mr. Beath went to the P. Office, & brought me three letters - some for others. I had one from D. Dwight, one from Lewis Tappan Esq, Sc one from sister, Mary Maria, Franklin's wife; the last giving an account of my mother who lives with them. Mother had taken cold - all the rest had colds - but she was most affected, being so aged. I hope she may soon be better. �/JC Deac. Thayer came over, in his one horse cutter, to take us to ride. tea. We rode to his house - had a pleasant call, & staid to He also brot us home. Wm. Marsh & his sister, Lorietta, made us a call in the evening. Bro. Charles went to Kenosha to-day for a load of boards, for bro. Linsley - did not return till 8 P. M. Bristol, Wis. Teus. Jan. 20— C. M. Fowler's Weather greatly moderated - at sunrise, Ther. 15 above zero - 23 at noon. went to Kenosha to-day. Grew colder at night. Bro. Charles Returned at 7 l/2 evening. Mr. Linsley & Joseph began the foundation of a shop they are building on the site where he is to erect a house in the spring. most of the day in reading & writing. I spent Wrote a line to D.Dwight. Wed. Jan. 2l£ji Therm, at sunrise 8 below zero - at noon 10 below at sunset 13 below, with so much N. W. wind as to make it very piercingly cold - All of us kept pretty close around the stove, & all prophesied a very cold night. Wrote two letters this fore­ noon, one to bro. Hotchkiss - one to Lewis Tappan - whh Jos. carried to the Office. He brought back, for me, a letter from Dr. Anderson of Boston, enclosing a draft from Mr. Gordon, Treas^ of 300 dols, on Mr. Merwin, of New York. On Teus. Mrs. Lines, once of New Haven, & having lived in Bristol, now residing at Kenosha, came out to-day to visit the neighborhood. the afternoon & evening with us. She spent We had also, for company, Mr. & Mrs. Marsh & Mrs. Etheredge, also Deac. Thayer & wife. a pleasant party. It was We had music - & read letters fr. Lahaina, & gave information about the Islands - showed Daguerreotypes sketch of our house, &c. At half past 9, the company were think- �• • /37 ing of returning. • We sang to-gether the parting Hymn - Blest be the tie that binds, &c. & Deac. Thayer led us in prayer. He prayed earnestly for us missionaries, asking for us health of body for our work, & grace sufficient. Thur. Jan. 22^' Mrs. L. went to Mr. Marsh. We experienced a cold night. The therm., this morning, was 25 below zero - at noon about 10 - sunset 13 below. The whole day has seemed very cold, though the sun has shone bright. It has been bright sunny, but it seems as if the sun was frozen up, & must be thawed out before it c^ give us any heat. Our health perhaps requires, that we sh^ keep indoors mostly in severe weather - but keeping in, & especially around the stove, makes us extremely sensitive to cold, when we do go out. Lines spent the afternoon with us. Mrs. She is a very sociable & sensible woman - has been greatly afflicted of late in the loss of her only daughter aged 14. At night, Jos. carried her, in a sleigh, to the S. road, that she might return to Kenosha in the Bristol, Wis. Oh. M. Fowler, 1857 - morning. Abbie Baldwin & Abbie L. Linsley volunteered to ride over with Mrs. Lines. We thought them rather rash to venture when the Therm, was so far below zero. But they were well guarded in cloaks & furs, & when they returned, w^ call it a pleasant ride, j Frid. Jan. 25— Weather still severe. Therm., at sunrise, about below 22 below zero. - at noon, therm. 10 - Sc 12 at sunset. Wind quite fresh from the N. W. But the day was clear & pleasant. Spent most of the forenoon in reading, & cleaning bro. Linsley's clock. Felt better than usual these few days past; but Mrs. B., having taken some cold, has had severe asthma for two nights past. �/JF About midday, Mr. Lovett came with his daughter, Abbey. This is the only daughter of Mrs. B's youngest sister, Abbey, who married Mr. Lovett. Abbey is about 17 yrs of age, & looks very much as her mother did when we left, being only a few years younger. She is not pious - attended a ball, not far from this place, a little time since. Her father does not keep up his former pro­ fession of religion; but is a believer in Spiritualism, rappings, &c. Oh that a mother's prayers may yet be answered in the con­ version of this amiable & promising daughter. Sat. Jan. 24— Snow blowing briskly this morning - weather felt below 0 cold - Therm, at sunrise, 10A- at noon 2 below - & at sunset 6 above. Day clear and pleasant - but N. W. wind very cold. Rec^ a letter, today, from bro. Benton of Coldwater, Mich. A poor boy had come along, starving, sores about his face, &c. He had taken him home & kept him two days. It afterwards ap­ peared, that the boy was recovering from the small pox. Mr. B. took a light varioloid; Edwin & one or two others had been some affected - but all were recovering. Mr. B. was obliged to be shut up, with all his family, except Dwight, who did not visit home. Ab. 4 P. M. I rode with bro. Charles & made a short call on Rev. Mr. Lawson - they have a young family of four young girls. parents & children have hard colds. Both Mrs. L. enquired about our hearing from our children, their health, &c. I had a pleasant call. Bristol, Wis. C. M. Fowler's. 1857 Sab. Jan. 2 5 ^ A N. West wind & snow flies some. Therm. 10 below 0 at sunrise, 2 below at noon - Weather much moderated at night. We attended meeting as usual at the Cong, chh - not more than �• • • ~/s? 50 were present. Mr. Lawson preached a very good sermon, from Luke 17:5, “Lord, increase our faith.” Mr. Lawson appointed next Sab. forenoon, for me to give an account of the Sand. Isl^ Mission. In the evening, a meeting was appoint­ ed at Mr. Fowler's, whh Mr. Lawson attended. At the meeting House, I was introduced to Mr. Luman Marsh, an ag£d man, living East of the Meeting house, who enquired after Rev. A. Bishop, of the Sand. Isld mission, once, in younger days, a fellow schoolmate &.com­ panion of his. Mon. Jan. 2 6 ^ Weather more comfortable. zero - at noon 30 - at sunset 36. from S. W. Ther. at sunrise 18 above Thick cloudy, & wind fresh In the afternoon a fine misty rain came on, & there was a little thawing, the first, almost, that we have had since Dec. 1— At noon I went to the P. Office, in Deac. Thayer's one horse sleigh - found nothing for ourselves. It is time to expect letters from the Islands - but they do not come. with deac. Thayer to make a call on.Mr. Lawson. call. At 3 P.M. I rode, Had a pleasant Deac. T. went on to carry some provisions to Mrs. Peck, 3 times made a widow. Mr. Lawson wished me to prescribe for his wife - a hard cold, lungs been severely affected - I gave her some advice. They have four little daughters - the eldest 8, & young left one year - Sarah, Hannah, Elizabeth & Mary. Elizabeth has nojiand lacking, from birth, from the middle of the forearm, owing, as supposed, to imagination of mother, at five months of pregnancy, from hearing of amputation of a child's arm at that place. Mr. Fowler went, this day, to Kenosha, &.returned at 8 In the even­ ing. Mrs. B. has had asthma, more or less, for about three days, but to day she is better. �• • f(/0 Teus. Jan. 27— • The wind came round N. West, in the night, & froze up all the moisture that was beginning to appear. rise 6 above zero. Sunset 20 above. Therm, at sun­ A clear sunny day, with a little thawing where there was exposure to the sun - air pretty keen all day. Bristol, Wis. C. M. Fowler, 1857 Mrs. Lucius Thayer & Mrs. Bishop spent the afternoon. called in the evening. Mr. Bishop He had been two whaling voyages, in the Pacific; the first in the Isaac Howland,Austin; the second in the Chs Drew, Fosdick, He was several times at Lahaina, & asked many questions about the Islands. by the last mail. We get no letters from the Islands, Spent this day in reading &c. Wrote a letter to Daughter Hattie. Wed. Jan. 2 8 ^ A beautiful clear day. at sunset 20 above. Therm. 2 below zero at sunrise Bro. Chs brought the mail from the office - we had no letters or papers. I wrote to Castle & Cooke about accounts, & told them, that we might be detained in this land till the 1-^t of Sept. Abbie had a letter from Mela Winans, whh spoke of Mrs. Hutchinson's going out, to the Islands, with Mr. & Mrs. Clark, to be a companion for Alva. letter a note for sister Cooke. Mrs. B. put into C. & C.'s There is an Installation tomorrow, at Racine, to whh some of us think of going, as the sleighing is good. Nearly all the family are gone this P. M. to sewing Soc. at Mrs. Timerson’s. Thur. Jan. 2 9 ^ Uniform cloudy all over, as if we might have another snow - Wind N. & very light. Therm, at sunrise 14 above zero. In the afternoon, the clouds looked dark threatening rain - but none came. At 11 A. M. Bro. Charles & myself started, in a sleigh, for Racine, by the Plank Road, distance 18 miles. We stopped at �/V/ Mr. Lawson's & took him in. We found the plank road heavily drifted in, & the path was half the way, in the fields. arr^ at Racine about 5 P. M. We In the street, we met Mr. Blannalt, the candidate to be installed - & also one of the chh elders, Squire Cary, who took us to families where we were to lodge. Bro. C. & myself took up our abode with Mr. D. F. Emerson, who, Went to Racine, with his young & amiable wife lives in a snug little cottage, 1857 high on the South bank of the river. & a worthy man. He is an elder of the chh, At 6 1/2 P. M. the Convention met in the Vestry, to make arrangements for the evening exercises. There were present Mr. Z. M. Humphries, the former pastor, Mr. F. of Caledonia, moderator, Mr. Buchanan, of Milwaukie, who was to preach, & Mr. Kinney who was to charge the pastor. was good - fr. The sermon "Woe is me if I preach not the Gospel." Mr. K. gave an excellent charge - & Mr. Humphries gave a fine charge to the people. prayer. They assigned to me the Introductory All the exercises passed off well, & the choir performed well. Frid. Jan. 50— Bro. C. had to go a few miles, this morning, to look after a farm of his. a horse shod. High School. He returned at 11 A. M. & then went to get I improved all the forenoon in visiting the Racine Mr. John G. McMynn is Principal. Emerson, went & introduced me. Our host, Mr. There were 142 scholars in .the H. S. Department, some 200 & more in the Intermediate, of whh Mr. A. Pickett is Principal. In the same building, were the ]_st g. gth primary Schools, in all, over 700 scholars. The whole 10 or 12 schools have over 1600 scholars registered, & over 1100 in regular attendance. The city has a pop. of 10,000. There �are more private schools. order. He says, the grand object is to keep the minds of all awake to their work. ants. Mr. McMynn's school was in profound He has his wife & a young lady for assist­ There was not a remarkable readiness on the part of the scholars - but the principal labored to have voices brought out Eng. distinct & loud. I witnessed recitations in^Grammer, arith. Latin, &c. There was a black board across one side of the Great School room - at whh a boy wrote the declination of Domus Mr. M°Mynn is rather severe in his manner, & not quite so well Visit to Racine calculated to secure the affections of his scholars as is our Edw^ G. Beckwith. left at Sat. Jan. 5 3 I was highly pleased with the school. We P. M. & reached home a little after sunset. 1 Weather moderate yest. Wind South - Therm, this morn­ ing, 5 below zero. 2 below at noon, with a Worth wind. all day, but piercing cold to all out of doors. went to Kenosha, & brought home a load of boards. Clear Mr. Linsley I spent some of the day writing journal & some in preparing for addressing the man people on the morrow. Just at evening, a young^called who was about the country getting subscribers for a History of the Indians of America. His name was John B. Newton, of Durham, Ct. & he i proved to be a relation of mine. His father was He spent the Sabbath with us & left Mon. morning. cousin to me. Ellen, when East, was acquainted with his family & had visited them. Mr. Newton's sister had been a schoolmate of hers, in former days. �� https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/7e6d6a0b69bc7fcb5d4597534d920fc1.pdf 9f1d6e64ea486a9fcb2be15eff2c8293 PDF Text Text Journal of Rev. D. Baldwin 1848 - 1858 Volume II. �T?«c <</. &l•ft' n*r.2.G,lti}tr <9+ ftlty /i. 6M B ook 2Journal THIS IS A REPRODUCTION OF AN UNPUBLISHED MANUSCRIPT FOR REFERENCE AND STUDY ONLY NOT TO BE REPRODUCED IN ANY WAYJ WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION GE " THE COPYRIGHT OWNER �• 1857. Journal of Dwig h t Baldwin, in the TJ. States, W e at h er still cold, as it has At Charles Bristol, Wls. Sab. Feb. M.Fowler*s b e e n ever since Dec. Therm. 2 above zero at sunrise. Bristol, Kenosha Co • t Wisconsin. W i n d light N o r t h or No r t h West. Notice h a d b e e n given, a w e e k ago, that I w d address the congregation, to day, on the S andwich Island m i s s i o n - The notice d r e w together a larger collection of people than usual. St. or Me thodist Society. Some came f r o m the South I have bee n lying still so long, that I d i d not feel m u c h in the m o o d f o r public speaking yet I was enabled to go t h r ou g h the exercises, w i t h some degree of ease. I addr e ss e d the congregation, an hour, on the h i s t o r y & success of the Sand. I sl d Mission. I began w i t h the Signal Providences of God, w h h p repared the wa y for the success of the mission. F r o m 1828 to 1838, I called the p e r io d of extensive labor & enlightening the people. T h e n f o l l o w e d a d e sc ription of the great revival. The con­ g regation wer e ve r y attentive - nob o dy show e d signs of w ea r i n e s s - & m a n y expressed the wish, after meeting, that t he y could have h e a r d more. I h a d not time to give results of the mission, as I wished. 1857. Bristol, Wisconsin, at bro. Charles M. Fowler's. Mon. Feb. 2 d - W e a th e r g radually assuming a m i l d e r type. Wind North w ar d - ve r y light - Therm. 2 above zero, at sunrise some highe r at m i d - d a y - but n o signs of thawing in the snow. As I h a d addressed the congregation, a n hour, yesterday, m a n y enquired, this morning, how m y health was. The trial of m y head, fro m yesterday*s work, was not so great, in fact, as / �w as the w o r k of to-day. for a visit. At 10 A. M. Mr* L u m a n M a r s h called, He w i s h e d to ask m e 1000 questions. He is some 67 years o l d - brought up an Episcopalian, but finds fault w i t h all chhs - dont bel ie v e in w a t e r baptism, or L o r d ’s Supper* We got into a n argument. Luckily he did n ot give m e a chance to ta l k much, bu t d id m o s t of the w ork himself. Midd l e of the afternoon, Rev. Mr. L a w so n called, m a i n l y to t a l k w i t h Mr. F. bec au s e the whole family were absent from meeting, the evening before. He staid till sunset. In the evening, Deac. Thayer, called & spent an h ou r or two. The m a i l bro u gh t some l at e r papers to day, the N e w Y o r k Tribune of Jan. 2 4 ^ not m u c h news of importance. We are enjoying our winter hi g h l y w i t h bro. C h a r l e s 1 & bro. Linsley's f am i ­ lies. I am improving faster in healt h t ha n I did in warmer weather. Charlotte, however, is not so fortunate. Th e cold gives her the asthma, n ot directly, but she takes c o l d easily, & especially w h e n she ventures out in the evening. Sister E m i l y spares no pains to make our visit pleasant & our winter comfortable. Towards the latter, she always makes up our fire, in the stove, b e f o r e we rise in the morning. Towards the former, she takes no little pains to have always a good & tempting v a r i e t y on the table. I w i s h w e cd enj o y all this kindness & bounty, without h er hav in g to w o r k so hard; for I often r e a ll y fear she w i l l brea k down, in her super­ abundant kindness. Our diet consists m a i n l y in such p r o­ ductions as the country furnishes in abundance. Twice, in �• • the seven weeks, we have b e e n in the family, the y have killed h og s - & t hey have 3 or 4 still In the pen. The w e a t h e r has b e e n so constantly freezing, t hat all m e a t s w ^ keep without Bristol, Wis. bro. Ch. M. Fowler* s salt, for a n y length of time. So we have had,for m o s t of the time, different parts of the h og for our meat. We have often h a d sausages, or frie d p o r k or liver, for breakfast, s om e ­ times a cold cut of a spare-rlb. F o r dinner fr ied or b o i l e d or a roasted sparerib p or k - sometimes the h e a d & feet boiled. Sometimes, we have h a d chickens - a chicken pie once or twice - a turkey once, w h h was d e s i g n e d f o r th a nk sgiving Nov* 20; but kept till after our arrival. At times, we have h ad a piece of salt beef, for dinner; & the n w d follow a goo d d i s h of ha s h f o r bre ak f as t in the morning. But we have not d epended m a i n l y on m e a t s for our breakfast. We have had that great treat of c o l d weather, w h h w e enjoyed in olden times. For m o s t of the time,since win te r began, we ha v e h ad b uckwheat cakes, slapjacks, for breakfast, w i t h s w e et e ne d cream, or m o la s se s to eat on them. We always have g o o d wheat b r e a d on the table - also coffee & tea in the morning, tea always at dinner & at night. F o r vegetables, we have h a d only Irish potatoes & the y e l l o w Swed i sh turnip, w h h are excellent eating.- We have had no g a r d e n vegetables, except occasionally p i c k l e d cucumbers. Apples we have eate n occasionally; b ut they are very scarce. T he f a m i l y m a k e great use of dried applies, & they use the citron m e l o n preserves. Our dinners generally w i n d off w i t h p u m p k in & min c e pie; or w i t h one of these, & apple pie. We have always g o o d butter, h a r d as ice, & some k i n d of cake, �& perhaps ginger b r e a d at tea; quite too r i c h a b i l l of fare this for those w h o are living without work, Teus, Feb, 3 = ing, Weather m u c h m o d e r a t e d - M o s t l y clear this m o r n ­ Therm, 20 above at sunrise - 34 at noon. in the sun. a storm. Some thawing W i n d South, & clouds appear to be g athering for Bro. Chs & other m e m b e r s of the chh gone 6 m,, t o ­ day, to a w o o d lot of Chs' to get w o o d for the chh & minister. Chs gives the wood, except charging Mr. Lawson $1. a cord for w h a t goes to him. Deac. T h a y e r & his wife mad e us a call this T ar b el l P. M, Mr, E m e r s o n j s his wife were to have v i s i t e d here this a f t er no o n - bu t he did n o t get ho m e in season, fro m the woods. & chews; R u m o r says that she smokes tobacco, & he smokes^- a p r e t t y h ar d story this for a go o d looking & genteel woman, w h o is a m e m b e r of the chh. Wed. Feb. 4 ^ Bristol, Wis* C.M. F o w l e r 1s 1857 It a ppeared last evening as if it m i g h t r a i n b e ­ fore morning. 38, Wind S. E. Therm, P. M. yest. as low as 34, 36, T h a w e d in the night. 29 at n o o n - 21 at sunset. This morning, Therm. 28 above, C l o u d y & some freezing all day. At midday, I went to the Post Office - f o u n d some papers for the neighborhood, & a letter f o r daugr Abbie, from H e le n Richards, enclosing one from Mrs. Richards to Mrs. Baldwin. We were m u c h interested in this letter of our g o o d & wo r th y sister, b u t a n a f f li c te d one. She gives us some account of h e r two sons w h o w ent to Europe. h a d just returned. James w as In Egypt, & L yman But here was a n ew k i n d of affliction. He h a d i m b i b e d some of the here ti c al notions of the Germans on T h e o l o g y - the system is called Neology. So string were �• • • his notions, that he openly a v o w e d them, & was r e a d y to s ac r i­ fice his pro f es s or s hi p in Amherst, & all other advantages for w h a t he called the truth. We hope & pray, for the sake of a father's & m o t he r 's memory, that he m a y speedily be brought out of a ll these delusions. We shall be anxious to hear f r om h i m again. Thur. Feb. Last n i g h t considerable ra i n fell. At first it froze; b ut the w i n d cha ng e d into the S. W. & bl e w strong, & the w e a t he r became warmer. At sunrise, this morning, the therm, was 35 above, at noon, 34, at night, 39. It thawed some, & the ground, w h e r e the sn o w h ad b l o w n off most, begins to look bare. The sno w drifts themselves are turning black, h a v i n g so m u c h earth m i x e d w i t h them. At 11 A. U. I w alked to the Pos t Office, carrying a letter for Ellen, one for Abbie to Dwight - & one for m y s e lf to bro. Lyman. I have written to him, tha t I w d leave Kenosha, the 1 6 ^ dr 17-Si of Feb., for F o n d du lac, whe r e I shd hope to m e e t him. If I left K. on Mon. I m i g h t perhaps stop a d a y at Milwaukee. Last even­ ing (Wed*) we h a d a pleasant p a r t y at bro. Chs' - Mr.Emerson Tarb e ll & wife, & th eir adopted children, a son & daughter, came to spend the evening. Mr. D a n l Marsh, wif e & infant, & his sister, Marla, (who lives w i t h a sister, at Kenosha,) also came. T h e y are c h il d re n of L u m a n Marsh* The first of the e v en i ng p a s s e d off in social chat - then we h a d a little m u s i c - the p i an o b y the two Abbies, & singing* At the close, came the usual request, that Ch arlotte & I s hd give t h e m a specimen of co n ve rsation in the H a w a i i a n language, w h h w e did. At h a l f past 9, the comp a ny left. �Bristol, Wls. Bro.C.M. Fowler’ s 1857 i.u Frld. Feb, &== It froze some in the night, as it rained, f o rm ­ ing b e autiful icicles f r o m fences & the limbs of bushes & trees. It w a s c l ou d y a l l over, this morning, w i t h w i n d & some r a i n f r o m the N. E. The therm, was p r o b a b l y above 32. We w e r e hopi n g to see clouds b r e a k a w a y - the weather b e ­ come colder, & thus our sleighing b e saved - b u t our hopes were vain. In course of the day, the w i n d t u r n ed S. - r a i n came at times - the air w as warmer, the snow was melting. In the evening, our y o u n g people went, in a sleigh, to Mr. B e n t ’s for a sing. T h e y found some dif fi c ul t y in the s of t ­ ness of the s n o w drifts, &, on t h e i r return, the water, in the A u x plains river a little East of us, h a d ris e n so h i g h the as to b e over the road. Jose p h w en t to^office & b r ought our letters, at n o o n - one to the family, f r o m the absent son, Douglas, Two to me, fr o m bro, Benton, & Lewis T a p p a n - the latter enclosing one f r o m bro. Fogue, of the Sand Isis. Greatest cold in the U. States - It enc l os e d a draft, to d e f r ay the expenses of our son in college, on a w h a l in g Co. in N e w Bedford. Some papers came, this d a y - the New Y o r k Tribune, of Jan. 31— , confirmed the news we h a d pr e v i o u s l y heard, of the sudd e n death of Hon. Preston S. Brooks, of S. C«, a m a n w h o has become infamous & odious, throu g h this w h o l e nation, for his b r u t a l ­ ity, in b e a t i n g Senator Sumner, in the Senate Hall, the 2 2 d of last May. T he papers contain a report of weather in Montpelier, Vt, Jan, 24. T h e y say, that all T h e r m ’ s: in tow n w e n t under 40 b e l o w zero, & the m e r c u r y cong^Led. T h ey thought, the temperature was about 50 b e l o w zero, if it cd �• • i have b e e n m e a s u r e d accurately; & it w as supposed, that it was the greatest degree of cold ever o b s e r v e d in the TJ. States* Sat, Feb* 7 ^ . Last evening, at 9 or 10, the therm* was at 48, the highe s t it has been since the fi rst of Dec* The S* w i n d was b l o w i n g strongly, & the r ain wa s falling at times* was m u c h r ai n f e l l during the night* T h er e I was astonished, in the morning, to see how the snow drifts had dim in i sh e d in size; whe re v er w a t e r c ^ s t a n d or run, there was n o lack of Bristol, Wis. Chs M. Fowler's 1857 water* The country, in general is so level, that, it m u s t be inun d at e d in m a n y places. 40* The therm*, this morning, was The w i n d has b e e n S. E. & strong all day, r ai n f a lling at times & the snow d is a ppearing steadily* All the sleigh paths, where the snow has b ee n trodden down, it is n o w one s o l i d glare of ice, & m e l t s away b u t slowly* I went this a f te r no o n to look at the Aux Plaines River, half a m i l e East of this. It is wide s p re a d over the low fields, & covers the road, for h alf a m i l e in extent* Thayer's. I then m a d e a call at Deac* Bro* Charles started, s un an h o u r high, w i t h a lo a d of g r a i n for the m i l l w h h he has just b e e n building. I have spent some of the day in w r i t in g Journal, & m o r e of it in reading Newspapers* I look over all the journal of Con­ gress, tho u gh they do n o t seem to b e doing much. Sab. Feb* 8 ^ -. This was a b e a u t i f u l l y pleasant Sab. morning. T h e w i n d was West & the therm* wa s 7 above zero* It was a k e e n cold air, & there was no tha w in g all day, not e ve n where the sun shone fairly. W e m ad e preparation, as usual, to go m eeting, at 11 A. M. t h o u g h the A u x Plaines river s p r e a d over �the plains & over the Roa d seemed to render a passage d ou b t­ ful. T h e r e were nine of us in the sleigh. Whe n we came to the flats, r o a d & fields were all an expanse of ice. horses went b o l d l y & steadily into the ice. the ice bore them. The Some of the w a y Sometimes the y broke in about a foot deep w h h cut their legs badly - but on t h e y went. Sometimes the sleigh wen t over the ice sometimes one side was up & the other down - so we went, till we h a d p as s e d one bridge, & got u p on the second. The re we f o u n d one p l ank was gone. That was replaced; but Mr. F. went f o r w a r d to survey the remainder of the way, across the plain, & r e t u rn e d saying, he c^ not venture his horses any f a rt h er - so the horses w ere taken off f rom the sleigh; the sleigh turned round, the horses again attached, & we set our faces towards home. All the f a m i l y spent the day in read in g - In the evening, we h a d a season of social worship w h h seemed to be a pleasant s e a s on to us all. W e have three families in the house, tho ug h neither is an entire family. 1857. Bristol, Wis. at bro. Fowler* s A ll are professors of reli g io n except Jos. & Abbie Llnsley & two boys. Mon. Feb. its splendor. The m o r n i n g was fine. T he sun shone out w i t h all Therm*, at sunrise, at 15 above. rather k e e n to me, but was b r a c i n g & refreshing. The air was I sh^ have liked to have t a k e n a long w a l k before breakfast, but we were not up in time. Spent the f orenoon in read in g & writing. Wrote a letter to Lewis T a p p a n res pe c ti n g a draft r e c d f r om me Mr. Pog u e - for me* He rec^- it Jan. 29^**- f or w ^ it t o ^ h e 31 jst & j r © cd it 6.*1 - After dinner I w a lk e d to the Post Office - but was dis ap p oi n te d in not getting letters f r o m the �Isis, I r e c d several papers f r o m Mr, Tappan, Many new & interesting items, in the papers, showing the progress of the R e pu b l i c a n party,- i»e, the free s oi l party, in the U. States. I c a l l e d this P. M. at Mr, Beath*s, a neighbor, & spent an hour. T h e y u r g e d me to call often, I found a m a n there, from W innebago Co,, w h o gave m e some information about that region - He lives about as f ar N or t h as m y bro, in Ca l u­ m e t Co., w here I am to go next week. Teus, Feb, 1 0 ^ » This was a pleasant morning, but the a i r was v e r y keen. It snowed f r o m the S,W., last evening, & the w in d was, this morning, fr. North. The therm, was, at sunrise, 12 below zero - 5 at noon, & 5 at sunset. to-day. V e r y little wind I spent the day in w r i t i n g to the S. Islands for the ma l l of Feb. 2 0 t h Charles F,, at Punahou. t/tl Jos. the 11— Wrote to Kealoha,at Lahaina, & to Letters sent to Bristol office by At 4 P. M. Mrs, B, & m y s e l f w a l k e d over to Mr. Beath*s, the n e ar e st neig h bo r - Afterwards I calle d at Deac, Thay er ' s Wed, Feb, 11— A bright sunny m o r n i n g - no 'wind, or but a light air from the East, Therm,, at sunrise, 3 below zero. n o o n 12 above - at sunset 27, At I wrote m o s t of a lette r to Mr. Green this afternoon, & r e a d Newspapers some. Jos, went to the Office before dinner, & brought us several letters one for me, f rom bro, Forbes, in w h h he says, that after M a r c h lit they shall live in K e n d a l l v i l l e , in Noble Co.,Ind. I r e c d some nos, of the Radical Abolitionist from Mr, Goodell, the editor, w h h I h a d r e q u es t ed thr ou g h Mr, Tappan. At about �• • 2 P. M. bro* Chs started, w i t h the sleigh, to carr y all the ladles of the f a m i l y except Anna Sc Mrs. B* to the sewing soc* at Mrs* Castle's - In t u r n i n g the corner sud de n ly towards Bristol, Wis* bro. Charles' - Lucius Thayer's, on a b r o a d glare of ice, the sleigh m a d e a 1857 on the ice* slide, & cap s iz e d v e r y s u dd e nl y , leaving all in it, in a pile seriously* Some wer e bru is e d a little - but none hurt very It was a dangerous accident, & we are thankful, that so little h a r m was done* T h u r s d a y , Feb* 1 2 ^ * Morn i ng cloudy - w i n d light, from the South* Therm* sunrise at 27 above - at n o o n 35, but no thawing p e r ­ ceptible - At 11 A. M* I wal ke d over to the P. Office, l£ miles, to carry m y letter for Mr* Gre e n & one for cousins E. & A. In the afternoon, our young ladies cal le d over to Mrs* B e a t h ’s Sc afterwards m ad e a call on Joseph at his shop* In the evening, t h e y gave us some music, as t h e y do almost every day* Abbie B a l d w i n u s ua l ly plays the piano, & the rest sing* T h e y have some humorous pieces - s u c h as "Call John,* &c. & some of a fine sentimental character as H e a v e n l y Voices, H u s h a by, Home again, Do they miss me, &c* A l l the f a m i l y e n j o y the music. Frid* Feb* i sth Yest*afternoon-- diminished the snow, Sc s howed m o r e bare fields, in eve r y direction* e x c e e di n gl y b l a c k Sc rich* The p l o w e d fields look This m o r n i n g 'appears like a n April m o r n i n g - a r e d looking sunrise, & ve r y clear & pleasant but it feels cold* Therm* at sunrise 19 above - most o f the day, therm* above f r e e zi n g point, Sc the snow wasting away* Mr* L a ws on c al l e d this afternoon, he spoke to m e about �add re s si n g his c o ng regation again on the Sand, I s l d mission; said, t hat several h a d spoken to h i m o n the subject - & he said, Mr* Humphrey, of Mi lwaukee w d expect me to spend a S a bb a th w i t h them* I spent m o s t of this d a y in w r i t i n g & r e a d i ng - wrote to 19m* D. Alexander, w h o is tea ch i ng in Vincennes, Ind* At noon, I w e n t to the Post Office - r e c^ no letters - only a pamphlet fro m H e n r y White, of N © w Haven, Ct* - viz* the Class of 1821* I h ad r e q ue s te d it of him, that I m i g h t kno w the present residence of ea c h m e m b e r of our college Class, in case, we shd come near t hem - & I w i s h to w r i t e some of them. The Newspapers have m a n y cheering items of an Anti Slavery C hr - Among others, A n election, in the M i s so u ri Legislature, of a Pres. & director of the State Bank, has occurred, in w h h the y chose two freesollers k n o w i n g Bristol, Wis., C.M, Fowler* s 1857 them to be such. Several m e m be r s of the Legislature a vowed themselves in favor of emancipation, & declared, that the 30,000 slaveholders in that State w d not hereafter be suffered to override the interests of 800,000 w h o w d be on the side of Freedom. Sat, Feb, 14. St, Valentine*s day. w i t h some r a i n towards noon. A dark, thick cloudy day, Therm, at sunrise 40. 46 above at sunset as well as m o s t or all of the afternoon. A South w i n d h ad t u r n e d S. W. w i t h o c ca sionally some rain. The snow drifts have settled a w a y fast to-day. Spent the day m o s t l y in reading, & in arranging things to be r e a d y to go to the N o r t h Mon. morning. Bro. Chs off in the P. M. to his gra i n mill, fearing damage f r o m h i g h water. H a d some conversation w i t h A b b e y L. Llnsley, on the state of her feelings. She is evi- �• • • d e n t l y i ndulging a hope,that she is con v er t ed - but is hoping fearfully, I adv is e d her, as the best of all ways of testing her hope, as well as of getting a g ood one, to go f o r w a r d in Chris t ia n duties, n e v er shrinking from them, & she expressed a d e t er m in a ti o n to do so. Sab, Feb, 15 - A thickly f o g gy & dark day. No w i n d - weather w a r m - the water, in the Aux Plaines valley, was run ni n g over the road, & pr o n o u n c e d too hi g h to attempt it, in a waggon. So m o s t of us must stay at hom e f r o m meeting. Jo s e p h went safe l y on horseback. - Mr, L i n s l e y a ttempted it on foot - but s oon returned, milldam. Bro, Chs felt obliged to go & look after his The fog c o ntinued all day. have bee n able to get to meeting. Only three of the f a m i l y I have felt quite lonesome to - d a y - have rea d a Than k sg i vi n g Sennon of T. M. Humphrey, of Milwaukee. I have r e a d perhaps too m u c h - M y h e a d has tro ub l ed m e mo r e than usual. M y m i n d has dwelt more than usual, to-day, on Ha w a i i a n scenes, on what we have b e e n through, & o n the peo pl e of m y charge at Lahaina, on our own dear child­ ren, at the Islands also, & it has seemed a long time & w a y before we shall m e e t t h e m again. F or two malls, w e have r e c& no letters f r o m them, w h h make s us feel a little different f r o m what w e ordi na r il y have, w h e n letters are coming to us, e very two weeks. We shall n e e d m u c h prayer, for ourselves, to be cheerful & happy, in so long a separation f ro m those dear ones. Our prayer, e v e r y day, f or than is, that G o d w d guard t he m from evil, & give them fai th f ul guardians. �• Mon, Feb. 1 6 ^ Thi s was the day set for m e to leave for Chilton1857Bristol, or rather for Charleston, where bro, L y ma n lives & two neiees, Wis, leaving & also two nephews are settled. T h e y live in C h ar l es t on for Chiltonbut have t h e i r letters directed to Chilton, w h h is the Post 42d R.R. Office in Portland; the town w e s t of Charleston, The mo r n i n g ride & d a y were foggy, Bro, Charles, in a two horse waggon, carried m e to Kenosha, where we arrd at l l £ A. M, in good time for the train, w h h w d leave for the N, at 1 2 ^ (noon) About that time the train a r r d , Sc I went on b o a r d for Milwaukee, 35 miles, fare $1,10 - a r rd at Milwaukee at 2 P. M.- As I was leaving the cars, I m e t Mr, Seward, of J e fferson Co, who d irected me to Rev, Mr, Humphrey's, in Wisconsin, St, - found Mr, H, at home - sat awhile, w h e n he acco m pa n ie d m e to the Milwaukee University, whe re I f o u n d Prof, Bosworth, w i t h w hom I h a d some acquaintance. He soon introduced m e to Dr, Wyllie, the Pres, of the University, w h os e wife was w i do w of Rev, Mr, Lyman, who, w i t h Munson, was murdered, on the Island of Sumatra, The Institution is chartered for a University, but is not endowed, & is still connected w i t h a P r i m a r y Department, 120 scholars. T h e y have When the school exercises wer e closed, Prof. Bosworth, w ent with me, first to the Post 0, next to the Depot, f r o m w h h I was to go at 7 next morning. I then r e t u r n e d & t o o k tea w i t h him, & spent m o s t of the evening w i t h his family, his wife* s youngest sister, M a r y M ar s h be ing with them. about 9 w e n t to Mr. Humphrey's. ing. At He soon came home f ro m m e e t ­ T he y have quite a n interesting revival in the c ity - in his congregation. & Rev, Mr. S p e e s ' , (Pres,) & also the Methodist. I spent the night w i t h Mr, H. In the m o r n i n g ' 3 �early, they cal le d m e to Breakfast, at 6 instead of 7, their usual hour, that I mi g h t be r e a d y for the cars. Feb. 17* at 7 - A f te r breakfast, I w a l k e d to the Depot, & we m o v e d 43d R.R. ride. off at 7* A. M. to F o n d d u lac. 80 m i l e s distant - fare $3*00. At 12 (noon) w e a r rd , havin g m e t w i t h no disaster, except co that a rod, in the lgmotive, got loose one m i l e before we reached F o n d du lac. F o r Fo n d du lac, Wis. Dr. D a r l i n g 1s It was soon adjusted, & we f i n i sh e d our journey. I t o o k an omnibus & w e n t to Dr. M. C. Darling's. wer e at dinner, & I sat down w i t h them. T he fanily T h e family consisted of the Dr. & his wife f r o m Amherst, Mass. a daughter & her husband, a lawyer, (Eastman) & their son, Frank, & a neice, Miss. Ingraham. F e b . 18. w i t h them. I spent the after n oo n & next day, pleasantly During the evening & Wed. several called, viz. Mr. Darling, a bro. Deac. Griffin, & Deac. Fuller (Jacob T.) bro. of J o s i a h Fuller, of Honolulu. T h e y were v e r y urgent, that I sh d give them a m i s y s e r mo n either o n some Sab. or on a w e e k d ay evening. Thur Feb. 19— I shall do it, if I can spare the time. Las t evening, bro. L y m a n arrd f r o m Charleston, in a cutter, one horse sleigh - &, at 10, this morning, we started fo r Charleston, in Calumet Co. There h a d appeared to be m o r e snow as I ha d advan c ed farther N. - In our journey of 25 miles, this m orning, the first 5 or 6 miles, there was At Charleston, bro. Lyman* s- m u c h bare g ro u n d - but, after that, we were more in the woods, & the r o a d was a h a r d be d of ice. As w e were riding, once a n accident h appened to the harness w h h let the thills fall to the g r o u n d - the sleigh struck the heels of the skittish horse. He sprang, & brought us up against a tree. I cleared �m y s e l f from the sleigh as soon as possible - b ut supposed the cutter w d have b ee n smashed to pieces - but fortunately, the horse got clear f r o m the cutter & we were not hurt. At C h i l ­ ton, l £ miles Wes t of Charleston, the horse sta r te d suddenly & b r o u g h t us against a saw mill log. I felt thankful, that n ei th e r of us we r e hurt, in the sud d en accidents. at bro. Lyman's, at about sunset. We a r r d Met Sister Julia Ann, at the door - also A n n Eliza, (Mrs. Wilkinson) & her husband (Chs W . ) Sarah Catharine, & her husband, Le R o y Graves, soon called - Ann Eli za has h a d four children, & lost one - S arah C. has h a d none. Several m e n calle d in the evening, s taid late, asking m a n y questions, & took up the time on w h h m y Charleston Wis. bro. Lyman* s - n e a r e st relatives w h o m I h a d not seen, for 25 years, certainly 1857 to rest, at 10 o'clock. h a d the first claim. Frld. Feb. 2fl$fr M y h e a d became v e r y tired, & I r et i r e d This m o r n i n g E d w a rd Baldwin, calle d -(Merwin A.) h ad c a l l ed last evening - These are t w o nephews, sons of David. M. m a r r i e d a Miss. Older, at Janesville, & E. h ad m a r r i e d a Miss. Swift, of Mich. W il k i n s o n & Graves. B o t h were s e t t le d near by, as were Mr. I called, this morning, at all their houses - except Merwin* s, who, w i t h his wife, h a d gone on a sleigh ride. His wife c a l l ed on us in the evening. The wife of M e r w i n was trained a Universalist & had gre a t Influence in lea di n g her h u s b a n d into that w a y of belief. She had a brother who h a d a goo d education - but was a Universalist. come a dupe to Spiritual rappings, &c. He h a d b e ­ He p rofessed to f o r e ­ tell events, t h ro u gh the m e a n s of Spirits, & his friends here �b e l i e v e d in him, & su bmitted to all his dictations. In vain di d others labor to make th e m believe, that the young m a n was crazy. He foretold, that, on a cert a in day, a fine y o u n g lady was coming from Illinois, & he shd be m a r r i e d to her* 1 « But it happened,that, on the v ery day he h a d specified, he was t a ke n ill, & died in 14 days. sca tt e re d all the illusion* That bro k e the spell, & It is wonderful h o w far some strong m i n d e d m e n m a y be l e d into delu si o n b y the arts of those who are self deceived, or m e r e pretenders. Older had oft en h ad M* & his wife stripped, &, wit h a single sheet over them, wh i l e they lay on the cords of the bedstead, he w d d a s h immense quantities of w a t e r over them, saying, that they & all things must be changed. The y allowed him to strip their little ehild, & sprinkle him w i t h water every day. On one occasion, a lady sd he w d have drowned the child, h a d she not r e sc ue d him. Older kept the house in utter confusion - carried all the furniture out doors, & burnt some things. He w d boil coffee, & distribute among the neighbors, telling them to plant it, & see w h a t w d grow. Again he w d make medicine, as he called it, b y b o il i ng together a v a r ie t y of articles. On one occasion, he p o u n d e d up a w a t c h of M.'s & put it in the medic i ne - & also he tore up a handsome Bible Charleston, Wis. at bro. L ym a n’s - of his own & put it in the medicine. going on till Older's death. A year or two after, their only 1857 child die d of scarlet fever. This sad event aroused b o t h father & mother. All these things were He began to renew his n eglected profession of religion, & to pray in his family - but this practice was not continued long. She reno u nc e d universalism, &, with �• Edward's wife, j o i n e d the Meth o di s t chh. Sat, Feb. 21— Ever y d a y since I arrived at this place has b e e n very pleasant w i t h n o wind, though it has frozen ver y h a rd at night. The t h a w i n g has b e e n gradual by d a y - but the snow is slowly disappearing. In the forenoon, Rev. Sam1 D. Darling c a l l e d - he t ook dinner & staid till some time afterwards. He has b e e n several years at Oakfield in F o n d du lac Co. - has n o w come to look at this place. to be a pious g ood man. He appears After he was gone, I wrote some in m y journal, & t hen went up, & took tea at Merwin B a l d w i n ’s T h e y have a small family, - on l y one c h i l d of near two years, w h o m they call E d w d Duane. She was f r o m Janesville, in this State - h a d been living in Michigan. B o t h these young nephews are fine looking y o ung men; but I fear they are not beginning the w o r l d in a w a y w h h will keep up the piety of their f o r e f a t h e r s . Sab. Feb. 22- A bea u ti f ul Sab, m o r n i n g - not a cloud to be seen. The Methodists were to have a meeting, in the School house, at Chilton, form e rl y called Stauntonville, a village in the town of Portland, miles W e s t of this place - b u t their circuit p reacher did not come. Merwin & E d w d & their wives went to that m e e t i n g - but at 2 P. M . , wh e n Mr. Darling was to preach, & the communion was to be administered, t hey did not attend. I went to Mr,.Darling's Service, & assisted at the Communion, givi n g some account of s uch scenes in the Sandwich Islands. said. G o o d atte n ti o n was p a i d to all w h h was T h e r e were about 50 present, one third of w h o m partook of the Sacrament. T he country here is new, the first settlers /? �• • • having com© in about 12 or 15 years ago. The Cong, chh to whom the Sacrament w as ad m in istered to-day, was c on stituted w i t h nine members. It is in contemplation to b u i l d a m e e t i n g house - but t he y greatly nee d an efficient preacher among them. In the Charleston, evening, Mr. D a r l in g p r ea c he d at the school house in this vilWis. at bro.Lyman's- lage. W o r d h a d b e e n circulated that I was to give an account 1857 of the S a n dw i ch Isla nd Mission, & the people were v e r y eager to hear. But I h a d take n part in the services of the day, & d i d not consider it prudent for m e to go out in the evening. Mon. Feb. 25— It was somewhat col d last night, but it was pleasant, & thawed some during the day. I arose this morning, pretty early, & b u il t up a fire in m y own stove. thing yest. I had done the same (Sab.) the first time I h a d r i s e n this winter, before a fir e was b u i lt in the room. Aft e r breakfast, Rev. Mr. Darling called, w i t h Deac. Runals, & sat for some time. He purposes to r et u r n to O a k f le l d to-morrow. At the meeting yest. I was introduced to a Miss. Newell, wh o was from Mass. w h o ex pressed herself as g r e a t l y interested in all missions to the Heathen, & e s pecially in that to the Sandwich Islands. Spent m o s t of this d a y in w r i t in g - none in reading, because they have no Newspapers in the family. Bro. L. says, they a5re wait i n g till they get a Post Office in their immediate n e i g h ­ borhood, & then he hopes to take two papers. I called, for an hour, near sunset at Mr. Graves', (Sarah Catharine's). Her health is gen er a ll y quite poor, & he has been subject to v e r y severe convulsion fits - is somewhat b e t t er of late years. In the evening, Mr. Anderson & his wife called, & spent m o s t �o f the evening* He is a lawyer - was once, for a year or m o r e in the Sand* Isis, & has a w o r l d of questions to a s k about Honolulu, the people, streets, &c. She was a m e m b e r of the Chrystian Chh, & is spoken of as serious now, w hi l e he is a believer in Spiritualism, Sc a disbeliever in the Christian religion, or perhaps a b e l i e v e r in U niversal Salvation. Teus, Feb* 2 4 ^ Last night, the w i n d was f r e s h fr o m the S. W. 6 the heavens were clo ud e d over, for the first time, since I have b e e n in this place. About midnight, it b e g a n to rain, & the rain has continued nearly all day. came out at 4 P. M. It abated, Sc the sun Various persons have called t o - d a y - Mr. Wil ki n so n has gone, in a sleigh, to the German town, Holstein, 7 miles S* of this place, to get various needed articles, & his wife, (Ann Eliza), has spent the d a y here, at her father's, Charleston Wis. at bro. L y m a n ’s 1857. w i t h her three children, Flora, 10 years of age, Clarence, a b o y 4 or 5, & the babe, some 8 mos* w h o m they pro p os e to name after me. Dec* 1 3 ^ 1854, t h e y h a d lost their s e c on d child, a fine little girl, fo u r years old, n a m e d Ida. After dinner, L y m a n borrowed, for m y benefit, the Phil. Eve. Post of Feb. find 14. I did not in it, m u c h that was new. The U. S. house of Representatives h a d pas s ed a Bill for two or three Roads through, f ro m the W e s t e r n States & Territories, to California. I hope t h e y will not allow M a r c h 4 t h to come, before they have passed a b i l l for several Pacific Rail Roads,also. In bro* L.'s f am - is a girl w h o m t hey have taken, n am e d E l i z ab e th An n McCabe, daugr of James McCabe, an Irishman who resides in this place. Observing, one day, hanging on her neck, a medal, �I e xamined it, & f o u n d as follows, on one side, "James 0. M c ­ Cabe, Fre mo n t Convention, F o n Du L ac - Sept* 2 5 t h the reverse, "Honesty is the best poli cy . " 1856? On This was a m e d a l of pure gold, & the hist o ry of it is as follows. Jas 0. McC. is a b o y about 11 yrs old, son of Mr. James McC*, then r e s i ­ Jas.O. McCabe, "Honesty IS the b es t p ol i c y . " dent at F o n D u Lac* During the session of the Fremont C o n ­ vention, at F o n D u Lac, Sept* 25, 1856, this small b o y was e m pl o ye d in selling apples to the Members. One of the m e m ­ b ers b o u g h t some apples, &, as he supposed, gave the b o y two cents. The boy, afterwards, on examining his money, found, that one of the s upposed cents was a t e n dol. g ol d piece. Some of the boys t o l d Jimmy, that he h a d be e n lucky; he m u s t k eep the piece, &, w i t h it, he cd b u y a gun. Little Jimmy sd , he shd do no such thing, b u t carried the $10. to the Pres, of the Convention, Mr. Jones, of Appleton, & told him, he w i s h e d it r e s t o r e d to the owner, b u t he cd not tell who he was. So the Pres, proc l a im e d it, & a lawyer stepped f o r w ar d & claimed it. T h e Pres, p r o p os e d to m a k e a m e d a l of the g o l d piece, it to & g i v e Athe boy, he offering $2*50 f or the owner* The hat was passed round, & $27*00 raised, $10* for the g o l d piece, & $17*00 he went to the boy* Thi s is a mo t herless b o y - & Ais now living at Rosedale, in F o n D u Lac. Co., of this State. "A wise son mak- eth a g l a d f a t h e r .* Charleston Wed* Feb* 25* 1 8 5 7 . A clear & pleasant mor n in g - but cold, show­ Wis. at bro. ing, that we are not yet through w i t h winter. It froze v e r y L y m a n 1 s. 1857 h a r d during the night, & has t h a w e d little or none b y day, e ve n where the sun has shone all day. After breakfast, I sat �down, & wrote to m y w ife at Bristol, though the letter cannot go till Frid. morning, & Frid. abo ut sunset is the time for the m a i l to come in f r o m F o n D u Lac, w h e n I shall hope to hear f r o m her. It is time also for h er to have some later tidings to se n d m e of the dear children w e have left in the Sand. Isis* At 4 P. M. I went b y In v itation to Mr* Graves to tea - A Mrs* A l d ri c h lives in the family* time* We had a very pleasant T h e y are b o t h m e m b e r s of the Methodist chh* m a n y enquiries about the San d Islands* T h e y made T h e y have sold their house, & he is arranging to b uild another in an adjoining lot* T h e y s h o w e d m e the pl a n of the ne w house, & w i s h e d m e to suggest alterations w h h I did* I ret ur n ed at 8* Found my nephews, M e rw i n & Edw a rd B* at bro* Lyman's, w i t h their wives, M iran d a & Maria* All the m e n of these families smoke & chew tobacco; but n o one seems so w e d d e d to the habit, & so deeply I n v ol v ed in it as Merwin* He seems to be smoking all the time near l y - & w h e n he lays aside the pipe, he fills his m o u t h w i t h a q u i d of the f i l t h y weed. L y man played the base- viol, & they sung in the evening; but he had to sing w i t h a q ui d in his mout h , a thing I had n ever seen done before* Thur* Feb* 2 6 ^ Last night It was v e r y cold, & e v e ry thing is fro ze n v e r y sol id this morning* I shd have like d a Therm, to k n o w h o w low it was; b u t there is none in this little village, the on l y one, Mr* Anderson's, h a v i n g b e e n l a t e l y broken. Spent this f o r e n o o n in w r i t in g to m y wife in Bristol - &, a fter dinner, I carried the letter, l£ miles, to Chilton Post Office* C h i lt o n is a littl e S* of West of this village, w h h �Charleston, Wis. at bro.Lyman's. is in Charleston, & whh, it is proposed, to call Ava. 1857 is in the tow n of Portland. expect a Post Office estab l is h ed here soon. They Chilton village The rapids in this stream (the S arkuna River, w h h is a b r a n c h of the Manitowoc) are about 3 m i l e s long, b e ginning at Chilton, & afford m a n y fine sites for w a t e r po wer mills. A Mr. Crants to put up a ste am saw & grist mill. & his sons are about Myself & bro. L y m a n & f a m i l y took tea, this evening, at Mr. Wilkinson's, their son in law. Frid. Feb. 2 7 ~ I w ro t e last night to Hon. M. C. Darling, at Fondulac, p roposing to address the congregation there on next Frid. evening. This m o r n i n g early I gave the letter to Mr. Eastman, the m a i l carrier. I spent several days in m a k i n g a p l a n for a house w h h Mr. Graves is to build. At 4 P. M. I w e n t to Mr. Graves' to take tea - Sister Julia soon f o l ­ l o w e d - also L yman & his son, William. visit. We h a d a pleasant On m y saying I h a d not k n o w n a tobacco chewer or smoker, w ho was intemperate, to be p e rm anently r eformed of intemperance, he instanced his own father, w h o had be e n r e ­ f o r m e d from drinking three years, but still chewed & smoked. He h a d lost the appetite in some measure, b ut if he took a little, it w be easily rekindled. This was the evening for the m a i l to come in, f r o m Fondulac, & I e xpected a letter from Mrs. B. In due time, Lyman brought it in - a w elcome l e tt e r - no b a d news. ha d r e c d T h e y were all well at Bristol. She letters fro m Dwight & Mr. Lyman, & a few papers from the Sand. Islands; b u t no letters, from our children �there, or from a n y one else. The fact, that we originally i p l a n n e d to leave f or the islands, in Dec. 1856, has led them to stop writing. I next wrote, that we shd h u r r y away in the spring; & that w i l l lead t h e m still to w i t hh o ld letters. We shall p r o b ab l y n o w stay till Sept. & it wil l be v e r y hard for the next 3 months, to be destitute of letters from our c hildren in the Islands. Charleston, The last d a y of Winter has come. Much, as I Wis. Sat , Feb. 2 8 ^ at bro. d r ea d ed winter, the benefit I have foun d f r o m col d weather Lyman's 1857 has b e e n so great, that, were it consistent, all round, I shd like just 6 mos. mo r e right straight on as cold, as the dreary Jan. just past. Rev. Mr. Lyman, in the letter just recd at Bristol, says, the past wi n t e r has b e e n the coldest since 1835. The lowest the therm, has been, in N ew Haven, Conn., this w i n t e r was 23 or 24 b e l o w zero - in 1835, it was 2 or 3 degrees lower. T he m o s t remarkable thing of this winte r was the steadiness of the cold f r o m Dec. l2£ to Jan. 3l2£. The m o s t remarkable thing of Feb. has been the long thaw of the first 3 weeks, except a few days, w hen the therm, was b e l o w zero - & Feb. 1 q ££, it was 12 b e l o w zero. The last we e k of Feb. it has be e n moderately, but steadily cold. This morning, it was pleasant, but the air cold, w i n d light Coldest day & place, w in t er of 1857. fr o m the N. Y e s t e r d a y Mr. Reu be n Waller, county Register call e d - & this morning, I called at his office - soon after called at Mr. Runals; an elderly man, & a m e m b e r of the Congregational chh in this place. He lent m e 3 nos. of the �Mil wa u ke e Sentinel* At 4 P* M. I called at M e r w i n B'*s - & at Edward's shop. Temperature. At Lisbon N. H* on the g * t h Q f jan# the m e r c u r y sunk to 4 l £ degrees b e l o w zero, & t hen b e g a n to freeze - it was s o li d at 42 - but went d o wn to 44* At Franconia, N.H. the m e r e , at 8 A.M., went down to 40 b e l o w zero, & froze in SO minutes. A spirit Therm, showed 49 b e l o w zero - the coldest ever yet noted in the U. States. T he people here (Charlestown) say. that the therm, here sunk as low as 37 b e l o w zero, in some part of Jan. Sab , M a r c h 1 st- A v e r y cold night - & it was snowing & bl o wi n g here early this morning. 9 or 10 o'clock A. M. But it cleared up p r e tt y w el l b y T hi s was the day, at hal f past 10, that I wa s to address the people, at the School house near, on the subject of the Sand. Island mission. Arrangements were made Charlestown, Wis* at bro. Lyman's. that I shd take the place of Mr. Allen, the Methodist M i n i s ­ 1857 at 10 A. M. & wen t w i t h us to meeting. ter at that hour, to w h h I agreed. Mr. A. called at bro*s. He is a y oung man & appears well. I a dd r e s s e d a c on g regation of 40 or 50 for an hour or more. All w ere v e r y attentive, & appear interested. Spent most of the a f t er n oo n in reading, &c. Mr. Anderson, lawyer, called, & we h a d m u c h conversation about the Hawailans. Innumerable inquiries have bee n m a d e about the Isis. The m o r e they hear, the m o r e t h e y w i s h to hear. M on M a r c h 2 dlate. before. This seems the coldest morn in g w e have had, of The ink in m y r o o m was frozen, w h h I have not observed A f te r breakfast, Mr. R e u b e n D. Waller, county R e g i s ­ ter, called & staid two hours. He is m u c h out of health, �& his present duties are too h e av y for him - he w d like to try a sea voyage, & I r ec o m m e n d e d h i m to go ro u n d Cape Horn, & give us a call. L aw y e r A n d e r s o n thinks the Therm., this morning, w d have b e e n 10 b e l o w zero, &, at sunset 2 or 3 above zero. I w e n t to Mr. G r a v e s 1 to enquire a b out the be s t w a y to get fro m P o n d du lac to Madison. He says go b y R. R. to the junc­ tion - thence b y R. R. to Beaver Dam; f r o m w h h place, b y stage, to Madison, is 34 miles. I took din ne r at Mr. G ra v es ’, p r e ­ vious to w h h I went, w i t h him, to the saw m i l l w h h he built, & has now sold. There were, in the yard, about 2000 logs, & such fine logs, & of so great a variety, I never saw at a saw m i l l before. Ther e were fine pine logs, 4 feet in diameter - w hi te oak, burr oak, & 3 or 4 other kinds of oak - Butternut, bass wood, cherry, Tamarick, maple ash, &c. &c. Merwin A. Bal dw i n has left, to-day, to go to Bea v er Dam, to be gone a week. I r e g r e t t e d not seeing him, w h e n he cal le d just as he was le a v­ ing; f o r I w i s h e d v e r y m u c h to give h i m a little salutary advice. Charlestown,Wis. at bro, L y m a n 1s 1857 Teus. M a r c h 3- The w e a t h e r all da y yesterday, & at night was v e r y cold - In the night, it seemed to moderate, &, this m o r n ­ ing, there was a little flur r y of snow, on the ground. I have b u s i e d m y s e l f this morning, in copying the family records of m y bro. & those of his children, & the two nephews here. A n n Eliza & Sarah Catharine, w i t h their husbands, have joined the Methodist chh here - so have the two wives of M e r w i n & Edw, sons of bro* David. of herself & husband. A nn Eliza gave m e the Daguereotype Others have promised m e theirs. This is a good & desirable place to live in, w i t h m a n y advantages - �b u t some things, in the State, are h a r dl y straight* About three ye ars since, the Legislature, w i t h o u t any pet it i on f r o m the people, abol i sh e d capital punishment. Since then, three men, c onvicted of murder, hav e b e e n h un g b y the populace, before the sherif cd get the prisoners b a c k to the jail* One of these was in Winnebago Co* another in Wash i ng t on Co* & a third at Janesville, in R o c k Co. T his last was a powerful man; he t o o k off his boot & under t oo k to fight his w a y to the jail - k n o c k e d down a line of those w ho assailed him, from the court h o use to the jail door; but was, at last, noos e d b y the neck, dra gg e d t h r o u g h the streets & swung up to the limb of a tree* W h e n he h a d bee n d r a g ge d some time, b y the neck, he b e g g e d f or his life, & was answered, b y the populace, *We w i l l let y o u know w h a t m e r c y we will sho w you*" The s e were his own words, utte r ed to the m a n he murdered, w h e n he b e gg e d h i m to spare his life, for the sake of his family* After the m u r de r er h a d hung to the tree, till dead, he was taken down; the tree was cut down, & every one of the vast crowd took a piece of the tree & carried it home. So eager was every one to have a piece, that they even d ug up the roots f r o m the C ha r le s ­ town, Wis* at bro, L y m a n ’s - ground* $uery. Is it to the credit, or discredit of the multitude, thus to trample, under their feet, the laws of the State. T h e y s how the utmost contempt of the law, w h h spares the life of the murderer, just as antislavery m e n o f t e n do of the laws of the U. States. T w o m en are n o w con­ f i n e d in jail, at Manitowoc, f or an aggravated case of murder. Th e y are to be t ri e d next month, wh e n it is supposed, that �the cr owd will be ready, w i t h ropes to do what the law does not allow to b e done. Wed, M a r c h 4 ^ * Weather moderate - appearance of snow. By m i d d l e of the afternoon, it began to snow briskly, & it continued till late in the evening, I called at Mr, G r a v e s ’ in the m o r n ­ ing &, in the afternoon, at M e r w i n Baldwin's, Sister Julia h a d inv it e d all the four f amilies of our relatives, to spend the evening. All were present w i t h their little ones except Merwin, w h o had gone to Beaver Dam, some talk about S a n d w i c h Islands, &c. We h a d a pleasant party At the close, we ha d singing Sc prayer, Sc I took, occasion to give them some advice on the duty of m a in t a i n i n g fami l y prayer. Y o u cannot, I sd , give your children a religious training without it. of our practice. altar. I spoke Not one of all these families has a fa n il y M a y the L o r d speedily incline t hem to erect one in every house.1 At 12 (noon) this day, we suppose the U. S. new r ecei v ed a^chlef Magistrate - Hon, James Buchanan, who was to be Inaugurated this day. Probably no Pres,, fro m the beginning, has done so m u c h to disgrace the nation Sc himself as F r a nk l in Pierce, w h o has n o w closed his term of four years. One w d suppose, he h a d a peculiar spite against the cause of freedom. His f avoring the Border Ruffians, in Kansas, has caused the loss of m a n y lives, for w h h he is answerable. Bu c h a n a n w d fol lo w the same course, is pledged to do so - but the success of the Repu b li c an (freesoil) p ar ty m a y frighten h i m Sc his coworkers, & compel t hem to m o d i f y their doings. Our expectations are, that the R e p u b l i ­ cans will increase & prevail, & soon have a fir m footing in �• the slave states themselves. God grant It m a y be so. At Charlestown,Wis. M a r c h 5 F 1 Thur. Spent m o s t of this day in visiting. Some b r o . L y m a n 1sof the m o r n i n g was taken up in observing Wm. Hamilton, bro's 1857 son, firi n g at a m a r k w i t h a rifle. He is a great marksman. T he y do not consider it at all dangerous for a m a n to h o l d a mark, in his hand, for Win. to fire at, 10 rods distance. Bro. L y m a n said, he shd have no fear, in putti ng an apple on his own head, for Wm. to shoot off at 10 rods distance. In the P. M. I r o d e, w it h Lyman, in the cutter, to Chilton, & called at Miss. Newell's School. At evening, took tea at Merwin Baldwin's - We sat up late at Lyman's, & yet had a w o r l d of talk the next morning. Prld. M a r c h 6^ W e a t h e r ve r y col d these days, especially in the m o r n i n g - Some thawing, at times, under the sun. Bro. Lyman h a d engaged a ride, f or me, to F o n d du lac, w it h Mr. Cheesebro, a neighbor. I h a d not c a ll e d on Law ye r Anderson, though he had of ten b ee n in to see me. He h a d b e e n at H o n o ­ lulu, on the Isis, & had m a n y enquiries to make. in, for 15 min ut e s this morning. First glass drank So I r a n He is said to be sceptical, on the subject of religion, thoug h he d i d not show any of it to me. I called & b i d good bye to the families of Messrs. W il k i n s o n & Graves - & bidding g o o d bye to Lyman & Julia & Win H. w h o have shown m e all the attention I cd desire, I left at 9 A. M. visit. us. All these friends have bee n m u c h interested in m y Mr. Graves thought he m u s t go to the Islands & see The y have means & it m a y be, that he & his wife m a y yet go there. The wea t he r was cold to day. We had goo d sleighing * �n e a r l y all the way, to Calumet, w h h Is n ea r Lake Winnebago. W e stopped, an hour, at the o n l y tavern in the place - & there I h e a r d a ro ugh teamster call, In a low tone, for some­ t hing to drink. T h e l a n d l o r d t o l d him, in a low tone, what he had; & h a u l e d a decanter out f r o m under the counter - a light k i n d of liqu o r - w h is k ey perhaps. This is the first glass of spirit or wine w h h I have se e n drank, since I have been in the country, for nine months & a half. I have b e e n in cou n tr y & city Hotels, Steamboats, Depots, & all sorts of P o n d du lac, P.du lac,Co. Wis. 1857 places, & among all sorts of people, m a nu f actories of d i f f e r ­ ent kinds, &c. b u t here was the first glass I h a d seen drank, of any thing intoxicating. As we learned, that the gro u nd was b are f r o m Calumet to P o n d du lac, we went >down, half a mile, to Lake Winnebago, & went the rest of the w a y on the ice of the lake. the ice. It was a bitt er cold ride, & we h a d no fears for We a r r i v e d at P o n d du lac at about li- P. M. I sto pp e d at Dr. Darling's - found his wife w as m o s t l y confined ' to the room, w i t h some af fection of the lungs, raising blood, &c. T h e rest of the f a m i l y were w e l l - Miss Aurelia I ng r a­ ham, a neice of Mrs. Darling, is one of the fa m i l y - She does not profess religion, b u t says she does not live easy. Sat. M a r c h 7 ^ I feel severely the cold of these days - was asto­ nished, this morning, to f i n d the therm, w h h h ad be e n hung out of the w i n d o w was dow n to zero. Dr. Griffin called last e vening to engage m e to address the united Sab. Schools, on Sab. evening, at the Methodist chh, w h h I a g re e d to do. Mr. Darling, who h a d come in, f r o m Oakfield, to preach, & administer. �the co mmunion e n g a g e d m e to assist, at the communion, in the P l y m o u t h chh, at 2 o'clock Sab. P. M. I finished, this m o r n - 4”Vi ing, a lett er I h a d begun, on the 5-—, to Mr* Damon, Seamen's chaplain, at Honolulu* I als o wrote a letter to Castle & Cooke, f or the Sand* Isld mission* I t he n called on Deac. Fuller, b r o t h er of Josiah Fuller, of Honolulu. A f te r d ep o si t ­ ing m y letters in the Post Office, Dr. Griffin called, b y a p ­ pointment on me, to go wi t h me, on a f e w calls. called at Deac* Gillett's store. We first Here w e met Deac* Hoyt, of the Am* Sab. School Uni on Dep* of Boston, who was also to a d ­ dress the united Sab* Schools, at the Meth* chh, tomorrow evening. We next called on Rev* Mr. Frame, of the Pres, chh, a Sem* classmate of Mr. Forbes, Mr. A l e x r & Mr* Armstrong. H a d a pleasant call wi t h his wife & children b e f o r e he r et u r n e d home* Dr* Griffin had left m e at Mr* Frame's, that Deac. Gillett m i g h t acc om p an y me to Mr. Hawley's, of the lit C o n ­ g regational chh. H a d a pleasant call there* There is an unpleasant state of f e e l i ng b e t w e e n him, & the 30 or 40, who have come out of his chh, & n o w constitute the Plymouth chh. F on du lac at Dr. D ar l in g 1s Deac. F u l l e r w i s h e d m e to sp e n d a night w i t h them, before 1857 I left town. Mr* F r a m e w i s h e d to be r e membered to his three classmates. Sab* M a r c h This also was a co l d m o r n i n g - Therm. 5 above zero - m o s t l y clouded over. Ply mo u th chh at 1 0 ^ A. M. Mr* Darling preached, to the At 2 P. M. we had communion there. I ad m in istered the cup, & addr es s ed them on the lessons to be l e a r ne d at com* n e e d of m o r e self denial, more love, n e e d �of a M i s y Spirit - of m a k i n g their n e w chh a m o d e l on these points. It was a pleasant season, I believe, to all. At the close of communion, she who was Amelia Fierce, In Durham, n o w S e l a h Strong's wife, came up, & asked, If I kne w her. I d id n o t - so she Informed m e who she was, & I went, w i t h her, to the i r house, w h h was v e r y near Dr. Darling's. I ha d asked her, b y the way, If Selah, an own cousin of mine, was i n te m­ perate. She co nfirmed the story I h a d heard - Whe n I came to see him, I saw mar k s of Intemperance In his face; & ha d a Selah Strong, long talk w i t h him, urging him to aban do n all intoxicating things. I took tea w i t h them & re t u r n e d to Dr. Darling's. T h e i r house looked neat, except, that he was chewing tobacco at an awful rate. He d i d not give m u c h encouragement, that he w d leave off ardent spirit. His father was a drunka r d before him; doubly fo rtified is the son. Returned to Dr. Darling's, & then, w i t h the family, r e p a i r e d to the Methodist chh, w h h was already full, & was soon f i l l e d to overflowing. M a n y h ad to stand in the Isis. present. Some 8 or 10 ministers were Mr. Frame, (Pres.) was called on to conduct the Services - The exercises com me n ce d w i t h singing & prayer. Deac. Hoyt addressed the m e e t i n g on the great n eed of Bible influence o n children. His remarks were v e r y interesting, & were c o nt i n ue d about an hour. I followed to give some ac ­ count of things in the Sand. Islands. I told them of infanti­ cide in the days of heathenism - of our Sab. Sch. & congrega­ tio n in K o h al a - the same In Lahalna - also the examinations of Schools, fol l ow e d b y a feast - of the Mission children - �• Fond du lac, Wis. 1857 • their Society. • Th eir Soc. has sent out one of their own n u m b e r (Dr. Gulick) to Micronesia, - & the y raise about #600 a y e a r to support him. I also gave an account of the "Morn­ ing Star", & of the two Haw. Mis's at Fatuhiva, one of the M arquesas Isis. I e n deavored to adapt all these remarks to the Sab. Sch. children, thoug h a large share of the audience s e e m e d to be adults. At the close of m y remarks, Rev. Mr. D a r l i n g rose & said, he w i s h e d to give something to the M ic r o n e s i a n Mission. He presumed, others h a d the same feel- ing.- So the boxes were pass ed round, & #9.21 were thro wn in, w h h was given to me - nex t morning, I passed it to Deac. Hoyt, w h o w a s going to Boston, & w d pay it to the T r ea s 1* of the Am. Board. I went to Dr. Darlings - he h a d prepared m e a l ette r to Mr. Eggleston, of Madison, as I was expecting to go there on m y w a y to Beloit. I then went, witu Deac. Fuller, to spend the night at his house. He & his wife. Sc two sons & two daughters h a d m a n y enquiries to make about the Isis. It was 10 w h e n w e got there, & we t a lk e d till after 11. H e l e n D. I t o o k leave of Dr. Darling's family, Mrs. Eastman, his When daughter, as k e d m e to writ e her, f r o m the Islands, w h h I part­ ly promi s ed to do, if she w d answer, w h h she said, she w d do'. Mon. M a r c h 9 ^ Mrs. Ful le r had no r o o m for m e w h h ha d a fire, Sc the weather was cold. But they were v e r y kind, & fi l l e d the warming p a n w ith coals, & m a d e the b e d delightfully warm. This, however, is not exactly the same as a fire in the room. It was the fi rst time this winter, that I h a d slept in a room w i t h no fire, except one night at Chicago in Dec. & one night at Mr. B a erson's in Racine. P a r t l y perhaps fr o m fatigue & ex- �citement, & perhaps some f r o m cold, I did not sleep much. were ca l l e d up f o r breakfast, at 6 A. M. 44^ R.R. ride 7 came v e r y soon, & I c We At 6 ^ sat down; but not wait to attend prayers w i t h the family; for the cars were ready. I h a d for company Deac. Hoyt, of the Am. Sab. union Dept, of Boston, Mr. D a r l i n g ’s wife & child, & the Rev. Mr. Darling, of Oakfield, Milwaukee, Mil. Co. Wis. 1857 a r r i v e d Milwaukee. I took a carriage fir s t to the Depot of Mil. & Miss. R. R. where I left m y baggage. T h e n I went to 85 Mich. St. the house of Prof. B osworth A - m e t there Mr. B. & his wife & Julia, the babe. 45~ R.R. ride. About noon, we All were g l a d to see me. then sat down, & wr ote a line to m y wife. Depot, & we left, in the cars, at 4 P. M. I took dinner, & I r eturned to the I intended to have gone to Madison, the Capital of the State - but me e ti n g a Mr. Williams, a Baptist, of F o n d du lac, he told m e it was out 60 m i l e s Aof m y way, & so I took a ticket for Janesville, in R o c k Co. on m y w a y to Beloit. attentive. Mr. Williams was very k in d & He was on his way to Kansas. F r o m Janesville, he came w i t h m e to C l i n to n Junction, w he n he went towards Racine, to look after one w ho was going to Kansas, w i t h him. We had left the M a d i s o n R. R. at Milton - took a freight tr a i n w i th one passenger car, & 20 passengers. At Janesville, we put up, at the A m e r i ca n House - lodged & took breakfast - bill $1. F r o m the Am. House, we cd see the court house, &, b e l o w it, the o l d jail, where M a y b e r r y was confined, a year & a half ago, for the m u r d e r of a certa i n m a n - After he was con vi c te d of the murder, & was o r d e r ed b y the Judge to be taken b ac k to the jail, the cro w d h a d p l e n t y of ropes ready. He �t oo k off his hoot, & m a d e great havoc of those who a s sa i le d him. He foug ht his w a y to the f r o nt of the jail; w h e n attempt­ ing to get over some barrier, he h a d a noose thrown over his neck, wi t h w h h he was dragged t h r o u g h the streets, & hung to a tree. The people are not in fav or of abolishing capital punishments. Teus. M a r c h loJE^ Janesville is on R o c k River. The Am. House sent a free omnibus to the Depot, & we to o k the cars at 9^ A. M. for Clinton Junction, where 46th R.R. rid© Mr. Wms & m a n left me. I waited till li P. M. when I took cars for Beloit, 10 miles, & r e a c h e d there at 2. Dr. S h e r w o o d ’s office where I met him. I wen t first to Soon after we went to his house, where I m e t Mrs. S. & the children, Mark, Prank, & Beloit, Wis. at Dr. S he r w o o d s . Grace - also Miss. E m i l y Giles, a distant relative of Mr. 1857 ly, at Wms. College commencement. Sherwood. We h a d met w i t h the parents & children of this f am i ­ we got West. w i t h me. T he y urged us to call, when I only regretted, that Mrs. B. & A b b e y were not The y w d have b e e n d e lighted w i t h a visit to this interesting place. There was m u c h m o r e snow on the ground, at Beloit, than 150 miles North, in Calumet Co. fields w e r e gener a ll y bare. There the Here they were generally white. After conversing w i t h Dr. Sherwood, at his office, & with others w h o came in, we w a l k e d to the house, where tea was ready. Mrs. S. h a d been on a call, but was soon at home. We sat up till late in social chat. T h e y were considerate in kind l i ng a fire in the parlor, whence the heat reached a side room, in w h h I was to sleep. Wed. M a r c h 11— It was quite comfortable sleighing in the Streets of Beloit, there b e i n g generally, in the Streets, a solid b e d �of Ice* Dr. S herwood spared no pains to m a k e m y visit agreeable. He was full eno ug h of business, in dentistry, & f i x e d m y teeth, for w h h he w d make n o charge. This m o r n i n g he took out a fine span of horses, &, w i t h a light, he carried m e all over the place. M ar c h 12 We h a d a s p l e nd i d view, from the top of the College Bluff. We Thur. M a r c h 12. firs t called at Prof. Fiske.. A We f o u n d him in his study up * stairs. He afterwards took m e down below, to see Mrs. Bowen, wi dow of the r i c h m a n of that name, in New York. k n o w n in the Hist o ry of Benevolent operation. His name is Her daughter was wife of Prof. Fiske,. & two other young ladies were present. Mrs* B o we n was dee pl y engaged in Misy operations, & asked m a n y questions. We next went to the college grounds, where we a ga i n m e t Prof* Fiske. He conducted us to the Library - a small but choice collection of books, on one side - of minerals, on the other - Some shells among them. There we saw the calabash, w i t h its cover, & netting, all in Hawaiian style. Bel6it, Wis. at Dr.Sherwood* s- The r e were also Indian figures in the room, p a i nt e d b y Catlin, to represent the Indians once on this very ground. The who le college ground was interspersed, w i t h Indian mounds, f r o m its having been an Indian burial place. We w e n t up to the cupola, & viewed the whole coun­ try r o u n d - all w h i te w i t h snow, as f ar as the eye cd r e a c h in eve ry direction. Oh how d e l i gh t ed I shd be, to see all this reg io n in the w a r m season of summerI We next visi t ed the P r ep a r a ­ tory School, under Mr. Friske, bro. of the Prof. Wh e n nea r the close of the school, he as ked m e to address the school, w h h I did. He was m u c h d elighted w i t h m y remarks against the use of tobacco. We r e t u rn e d half past 12, at noon, to dinner. I h ad �acc o mp l i s h e d one object of m y vis it to this place, viz, en­ quiring about Wm, D. Alexander's capacity for teaching, as I h ad been requ e st e d to do, w i t h some reference to his being selected as a Prof, for Oahu College, Prof, Fiske sd , his great fault undoubtedly was in not being commanding, in his manner, & governing a class well. enough, w h e n he spoke. louder tone. He was not quite loud T h e y h ad tried to make him use a But, his ideas w er e always clear, & all who attended w d get the n e e d e d instruction. He advised, b y all means, to secure his services for Oahu College. I omitted, in the r e c o r d of yest,, our call at Dr. Brinsmade's, a col­ lege acquaintance of mine. As I got out of the sleigh, Mrs B, came to the door, evidently in great perturbation of m i n d H er husband h a d just h a d a d i z z y turn w h il e reading the newspaper, & had f a l l e n out of his chair, I went in to help Dr, S herwood first w e n t in, & t h e n went, w i t h his sleigh, after the f a m i l y physician. Dr, B' ,s m i n d seemed to be d i s­ t urbe d & his r e co l l e c t i o n m u c h gone - I asked, after a while if he kn e w me, & told h i m who I was. me. Beloit, Wis. at Dr.Sher w o o d 1s1857. He seemed to recall We left, & r e t u r n e d home to dinner. In the afternoon of Thur. F r a n k Sherwood was m y guide to visit the Select School, (town school) of Mr. Blodget, schools in the large U n i o n building. The re were three In the 3 d story, Mr, Blodget ha d about 60 or mor e a dvanced scholars; he h a d one assistant w i t h a side room for their recitations. In the 2 d story was a large school, of boys & girls, under Miss. Brown, w i t h a Miss. B r o w n for an assistant. b o t h these schools. their duties well. I addressed Both teachers a ppeared to understand �• • Frid, M a r c h 1 5 ^ , yest* 10 • The weather, these days has b e e n quite cold be l o w zero at sunrise. To-day, about the same. It is quite a favor, uni f or m ly att en d ed to, to have some one of the f a m i l y come in, & build up a fire before I am up. M os t of the severity of winter w e have a v o id e d thro, the k i nd attentions of our friends. I h a d appo i nt e d this day to go to 18 m i l e 8 S. Rockford, the capital of Roc k Co* Ill.^to see a fe w friends* I took the stage at 8 ^ A. M. Sc arrd there about 11. . Rockford, 111 at the "Holland House". We stopped I e n q ui r ed for M a n n y Sc Co's Reaping M a c h i n e Manufactory, a little S* on Rock River. In the Office, I f o u n d Robt H. Tinker, in pursuit of w h o m I went. He went w i t h me, to the East Side of the river to fi n d Wm. D. Gregory, w h o m a r r i e d Charlotte Linsley, & lives w i t h an uncle. We f o u n d the office, & the uncle; but Win* h a d gone to dinner, half a mile farther. So Rob^ Sc m y s e l f r e t u r n e d to the Holland House; where he boarded, & took our dinner. After dinner, he w en t to his office - & I to Mr. G's office where I foun d Win. We started for the house - m et Charlotte, on the way, going to practice music. We l o o k e d at the n ew house of Wm's bro. Lewis, w h o appears to be v e r y r i c h - t hen at the place he has p u r­ chased for a building spot - the n to his uncle's, w i t h w h o m he boards. 10 at night. ing family. The f am i l y wer e out vis i ti n g Sc did not return, till Charlotte r e tu r ne d at dark. I found an interest­ At the table, evening & next morning, t h e y had m a n y questions to ask about the Sand* Isis. Prayers over, at about 10 at night, we retired, Mr. Gregory & I sleeping to­ gether. I sta i d there till 9 the next morning, & t he n taking �Rockford, 111. 1857. Sat. Mar. 14. leave, I we n t to the office of Mr. Tinker. He Is son of Rev. R e u b e n Tinker, our companion, in going to the Sand. Isis, & for 9 yrs an associate in Ml s y labor. Sami, Joseph, Sarah, R o be r t & M a r y were b o r n at the Isis - A b be y Marina, on b o a r d Ship, on the voyage home - & C harlotte E l i z a b e t h in the U n i t e d States.Rob^ seems gre a tl y atta c he d to his mo t h e r & sisters & brothers. The fami l y have l i ved m a n y years in Westfield, Chatauque Co. N. Y. d ie d in 1854. Rob*- s h o we d me the journal of his father, w he n we w e n t out on the New England. reCtd. Bro. T. was settled there, & I did not have m u c h time to Mr. Talcott, (of the firm of Talcott, Emerson & Co. w h h is the name since Mr. Manny's death) took m e over the whole m a n u f a c t o r y - Most of the firm are pious, & they have m a n y pio us workmen. Last yea r they m a d e more t ha n 5000 Reapers, ave ra g in g about 140 dols each. 5000. Thi s year, t h e y hope to make • At 1 P.M. we w e n t to dinner. At 2, I took the stage for Beloit, w h e r e I a r r d about sunset. In the evening Dr. S h e r w o o d & I called on Mr. Brown' fam il y - T h e y w i s h e d me to take tea w i t h them Mon. eve. if I did not leave before that. We f o u n d there, Rev. Mr. Lyman, & Rev. Mr. Bush, (Pres, m i n i s ­ ter) bo t h of w h o m e n q u ir e d about Giles Waldo's course - Mr. B. t o l d me, he was his f e l l o w student in Theol. in N. H a v e n Sem. app ea r ed w e l l awhile - soon b e gan to take h a r d cider & luxuries spent his own money, & b o r ro w ed but never pai d - went South to t e a c h - fina l ly got a t t a c h e d to the consul to the Sand. Isis. I gave them a black account of his life & end. Dr. Brlnsmade has recovered!, in a measure, fr o m his illness. He h a d called �at Dr, Sherwood's office, to enquire after me. The Dr, told him, 1 m i g h t stay at R o c k f o r d over the Sabbath. Sab, M a r c h 1 5 ^ A pleasant Sab, in a pleasant place. At hal f past 10, we went to the Cong, chh, (Dr, Brinsmade's) - The Dr, p r e a c h e d quite an earnest sermon, not quite so clear in argu­ Beloit, Wis. at Dr.Sher w o o d ’s 1857 m en t as I sh d have expected. There is something of a revival in several of the chhs in this cit y - Meetings, for enquiries, or for all, w ere hel d e v e r y day, or evening. Dr, B. gave out his subject f or this evening - "My Spt shall not always strive w i t h m a n , " to his chh. w h h I wen t to hear. Dr. S. & family b elong In the afternoon, adults & children have a Sab, School, instead of a sermon. Dr. Sher w oo d & m y s e l f went at 2 P. M. to the Pres, chh, (Mr. B us h ’s) where we h e a r d Mr. L y ­ man, a su p e ra nnuated clergyman. Text. "Terah died in Hara n " - half w a y to Canaan; applied to people awakened, but never co n ­ verted. At the close of the evening service, Dr. B. left chh members to pray, w h i l e he went to the Basement to converse w i t h the anxious. Beloit & R o ck f or d are b o t h fine places, situated on both sides of Rock river, & depending m a i n l y on the water p o wer of the river, for their importance. The College, however, of Beloit & the F e m al e Sem. of R o ck f or d are the g l o r y of those places. Mon, Mar. 16th 47— R.R, ride. I h a d decided on leaving for Bristol this morning. A p a ssenger train wen t on the Racine R. R. at 7 A. M. It was m o r e convenient to leave at 9-jg- & I h a d not learned but that it was a passenger train. car. It ha d 6 or 8 frt cars, & one passenger I b i d an affectionate a d ieu to Dr. & Mrs. Sherwood, who �are k i n d friends, & to their three children, & others in the family. The Dr. went to the cars - & we had a long talk on v arious matters. He h a d thought, he had no gifts to a t t e n d f a m i l y prayers - but n o w sd , he shd remember., m y advice on that subject. T h e y b o t h ask e d m e to write them fro m the Islands, w h h I p a r tl y pro mi s ed to do, if we were spared to r e a c h that part of the world. Our train stopped long several times, indeed at almost every w a y station, to take in freight, or to attac h n e w loaded cars of wh e a t or something else. When we a r r i ve d at U n i o n Grove, where I was to stop, 53 miles, from Beloit, we ha d six em p t y lumber cars, 17 frt cars & 1 p a s r car, 24 in all - the longest train I was ever in. Uni on Grove was 7 m i l e s from our present home at bro. Fowler's - I asked a Union Grove & Bristol, Wis. at bro. C ha r l e s ’ 1857 m a n to take me 1^ miles to Dr. Adarife wh ere I supposed I cd stay for the night. We had p r o ce e de d to the corner, where we were to t u r n to Dr. A d a m s ’, w h e n we m et the Dr. going to Bristol, h o r se b ac k - & a Mr. Frisbie, w ho h a d been for him, in a one horse waggon. I got in & rode w i t h him, w r a p p e d in a g o o d Buffalo, to w i t h i n a mile of Deac. F o w l e r ’s. on a w a l k for the rest of the way. I then set out It was difficult to find a place to step where the m u d was not deep. I h ad only w al k ed a little way, w h e n Win. M a r s h o vertook me, in an empty waggon, p l e n t y of Buffalos, & he took me to bro. F . ’s door. M y wife m e t m e at the door - daughter Abbie also - & all the rest seemed gla d to see me. I am sure I was gl a d to see them, & to fe e l once m o r e at home. While I was gone, Jennette h ad become ill, & retu r ne d home, from Oxford Ohio. Abbie Maria �L ov e t t was at bro* F . ’s on a visit. I learned, that they had, the last Sab., given notice, that I w d address the congregation n ext Sab* on the subject of the Sand. Isis. Teus. M a r c h 17i*i2 As soon as I reached home, last evening, I e n ­ quired whether a n y letters ha d bee n r e c d , from the Sandwich Isis; & w as gla d to hear, that several h a d come to hand. F ro m bros. Coan Sc E. G. Beckwith, Sc Green, there were welcome letters - Sc mor e grateful tha n all were two fro m our daughters, E mi Sc Hatt i e - H o w glad was I to hear, that they were all well at the end of last year. I spent n e a r l y all this day, in r e a d ­ ing these letters, & in looking over two copies of the Friend, & two or three of the Com. Advertiser, Mr. W h i t n e y ’s paper. Not m u c h news did I find, w h h I had not heard before. I also wrote, this day, to Dr. Sherwood, of Beloit. Wed. March 18— F i n i s h e d m y letter to Dr. Sherwood, Sc rode h o r s e ­ back to the Bristol P. Office to leave it, & to bring our mail m a t t e r home. A snow h a d fallen the night before, on the m u d w h h mad e the going very bad. So the mail came late - I w a it e d awhile, t h e n rode over, 3/4 of a mile, to see the new R. R., running f r o m Kenosha to Rockford. Mr. Law s on & his wife call e d towards evening, at the door. She did not come in. Bristol, Wis. at Bro. F o w l e r 1s 1857 Several late papers came in to day, full of late doings more or less connected w i t h the cause of freedom. In the N. Y. Tribune, were some of the acts of the Bogus Legislature in Kansas. T h e y have bee n throwing all possible guards ro u nd the cause of slavery, & putt in g in their own m e n for officers, who shd see to it, that prosl a ve r y m e n were secured for a �convention, next June - to m a k e a constitution for the State, 8c then t h e y have p a s s e d an act, that the C o ns titution thus m a d e shd not be submitted to the people. Wonderful1 Do the y think, they shall succeed in t r ampling down all law & justice? People w h o have be e n in Kansas say, that it now seems to be the plan, in Kansas, to have all F ree State m e n keep p er f e c t l y quiet, & let the proslavers have their own way. T h e n w h e n the TJ. S. troops were withdrawn, the people can call a Convention, & m a k e it a free State at their leisure. is certa i nl y a day of w onderful excitement. This The U. S. Supreme Court have just had, before them, the case of D r e d Scott, who N.of was born^Missouri, & the n lived awhile in Illinois. The court consists of five Southern & four Nort he r n Judges - but two of the f o u r N. judges favored the South, & agreed to the opinion of C hief Justice, T a n e y of Maryland. Their dec i si o n amounts to this, that s l a v er y is established b y the constitution, & is national, & m a y go e v ery where, except where it is p r o h i b i t ­ ed, i. e. into the free States. E v e r y effort is made to keep slavery in the ascendant - All these efforts w d avail nothing against freedom., , were they not a i ded b y Northern votes. What can be the m o ti v e for m e n fro m the free States to u phold such an institution of Barbarous agesI Thur. M a r c h 1 9 ^ still lies. Most of the snow w h h fell night before last It froze last night. zero, this morning, at sunrise. The Therm, stood at 17 above In coming down fro m the Rail Road on Mon. I p r o b ab l y took cold, & have since b ee n m u c h trou b le d w i t h a sore throat, pain the head, & in the bones - �• • ague feelings, &c. • It seems to m e like an attack of influenza. Hav e been e n ga g ed t o - d a y writing up m y journal, wri ti n g letBristol, Wis. at Charles M. F o w ­ ler's 1857 ters, reading Newspapers, &c. noon. Deac. T h a ye r called in the after- I felt so ill in the evening, that I had m y feet soaked in hot w a t e r - took some cayenne pepper tea for the throat,&c. Frid. March 20— It froze p r e t t y hard last night. - appears like m i l d spring weather. I did not rise to b r e a k f a s t ,this morning, because of head ache, sore throat, &c. ter before long. Hope I shall feel b e t ­ A b b e y Lovett w h o has b e e n here, several days, w i t h her cousins, went home this afternoon; her father came for, in his two horse waggon. She iA have b e e n a fine & promising girl, had she been t r a i n e d b y her own pious mother. But she has become a full b eliever in Spiritualism, & been m ade a m e d i u m of c o mm u nication b e t w ee n departed Spirits & the people of this world. She acknowledges, that their Spiritualism leads m a n y into infidelity. J o s e p h went to the P. Office t o ­ day; but the m ai l due f ro m the East failed. Sat. M a r c h 2 1 ^ A pleasant day, & the s now is vanishing away b e ­ fore an equinoctial sun, J o se p h went early this morni n g to the office f or letters - but learned, that no mail w d be here till Mon. To-morrow, according to notice, I was to address Mr. Lawson's congregation, the address on the Sand. Isld. mission, to take the place of his m o r n i n g sermon. But I have been ill, all the week, f ro m influenza, fever & sore throat; & so, this morning, m y wife wrote him a note, that I shd be unable to f u l ­ fil the appointment. In the afternoon, Mr. Lawson called to see us & spent an hour. He will, I suppose, continue the ap- �p ointment f o r me to t he next S a b b a t h . , We m a y be here another Sab. but m u s t soon leave for Michigan. Sab. M a r c h 22d . speak today. Well perhaps, that I c d not atte n d m e e t i n g & It r a i n e d m u c h last night - the rain is pouring still - so that few, in this r e g i o n of scattered population, are likely to be present. Joseph, however, harnessed up the two horse pleasure w a g g o n - Our Abbie, & all the other young ladies went, m a k i n g a full load; bro. Charles went on foot. About 20 w e r e present, to w hom Mr. Laws o n preached, in the morning. He ha d no even i ng service. We enjoyed the day v e r y w e l l at home, reading the Bible, religious newspapers, &c. It rained m o s t of the d a y - ce a s e d a little, at evening - but black the clouds l o o k e d Aall around, & the heavens, during n e a r l y Bristol, Wis. at bro. Charles' 1857 the whole evening, p r e s e n t e d one b r o a d sheet of vivi d li gh t ­ n i n g - attended wi t h distant thunder. p r o b a b l y as b a d as they ever are. The roads are now T he y m a y become a little worse, whe n the frozen ground brea k s up. Mon. M a r c h 2 5d - Clouds & m i s t y w e at h er still hang around us - The air is damp. or I take cold. I am still ill, & must k e e p pretty close, This d a y was a p p oi n te d for bro. Charles & his wife to go to Kenosha to execute several deeds; among the rest, one to Mrs. B. (Charlotte) in part settlement for her pat er n al claim, w h h has been in the hands of her bro. Charles, for the 25 years, that w e have b e e n on M i s y ground. not a ugmented much, in our absence. It has This lot of land, now deeded, is for 80 acres, at Port Atkinson, in the town of Albion, Dane Co. Wis. - A part of her due we propose to ex­ change for w i l d lands, perhaps in Iowa, & to have the whole �lie, f or the b e n ef i t of our children, in future years. C. & Sister E. r e t ur n ed in the evening. Bro. Mr. L a w s o n called this afternoon; he proposed, that m y appointment, for next Sab., be pu b l i s h e d in the Kenosha paper, as some m i g h t come out, & hear me. Teua. M a r c h 24. M y h e al t h is m u c h improved since yesterday. T he clouds & mists of yes t er d ay cleared up con­ siderably to-day, & the m u d began to d r y up a little. The roads are almost impassable, in all directions, except along the P l a n k R oad w h h runs E a s t & West, fr o m Kenosha b y the house of bro. Charles. M y health is gradually improving. I spent some of this day in reading & hearing reading - some of it in w r i t in g - wrote to Rev. C. S. Lyman, of New Haven, Ct. & sent to h i m an order for balance of draft in the Savings Bank, New York, name of L. Tappan. the interest due. Wed. M a r c h 2 5 ^ like day. The bal a nc e is $160.28 & I also wrote to Dr. Anderson, of Boston. This, like yest., was also a beautiful, spring The s now has disappeared fr o m the land, except here & the r e b y the fences. the streams. The ice is visible here & there along T h e whole prairie c o u nt r y looks rich & black. M u c h of it is ploug h ed up ready f or the seed, w h h is often Bristol, Wis. at bro. Charles’ 1857 sowed, & h a r ro w ed in even before the frost is out of the ground. Wrote to Hon. E. H. Allen, to day, directed to New York. H e a r d the girls read some from the "Bondage & Miss Sharp freedom of Fred. Douglas." The W. dist. School m a ’ m A& Mr. P e r r i g o ’s daughter, (Hattie) called & spent the evening w i t h our Youth. Thur. M a r c h 2&££ A b e autiful day this, like spring, & yet not very w a r m - Bro. Charles went, this morning, to carry a load �of flour to Kenosha - sells at #6*00 for l/2 a brl, or 98 lbs, I sent, b y him, a lett er to E. H, Allen & one to Dr, Anderson, I the n sat down & w r ot e m y b o y Henry, at the Isis, & carried & left t h e m at the office, that & the one (with a draft) to Mr. L y m a n - AI hope the y will Eclipse of sun Wed. 25th f i n d their w a y along the mail route, though, at present, the m a i l carrier seems to have d e s e rt e d his work. p e a r e d since last Wed, He has not ap- Yest, about 5 P. M, an eclipse of the sun b e g an at this place - o b s e r v e d b y a few. We h a d notice of it, in the Almanacs, but d i d not know, that it was to be visible in this region. The sun was soon hid in a cloud, or we shd have seen the eclipse. Frid, M a r c h 2 7 , A delightfully pleasant da y - not very warm. T hi s was a sad day to me, on one account. I h ad just re t urned f r o m Rockford, 111, & this was the day for the e xecution of a m a n confined there, n a m e d Countryman, w h o h a d shot the Sherif (Taylor), land, Murders are thick & frequent, this year, in this I a m to speak, in the chh, on Sab,, upon the Sand, Isld mission, & have b e e n looking at the subject today. No e a s y m a t t e r to bring out a b r ie f & interesting histo r y of those transactions of 37 years. A great wo r k has b een done, I must try to tell them something about it. I have been reading the Tr ibune N e w Y o r k A- The astounding late decision of the U. S. Supreme Court, that B l ack m e n can not be citizens, under the Constitu­ tion, is exciting the just indignation of all lovers of F r e e ­ dom, The Steps b y w h h Chief Justice Taney, came to such a m onstrous conclusion, wer e r e v i e w e d b y Judges McLean & Curtis b u t they are all to b e thoro u gh l y r e vi e we d b y the Press of the Country, O h the chicanery, b y w h h the Slave power are trying �to u p h o l d themselves. S l av e ry Is p u s h e d on all sides - the Republicans, or Free s ol l p a r t y have m a d e r a p i d strides, swal­ l ow i n g nea r ly all the North. Hence the De sperate & deep laid plots to secure the slave interests - & to introduce slavery into the territories w h h must soon be a d m it t ed as States. T h e y have m a d e the m o s t unp r in c ip l ed efforts to secure the stablishment of slavery in Kansas. T h e y are still m a k i n g them, though the Free State m e n out-number all others; & while Missourians are pushing Sla v er y into Kansas, the subject of e ma n cipation is seriously agited in Missouri itself - It will p r o b a b l y di sappear fr o m the State, without emancipation. Oh that there w ere mor e prayer in the chh, against this enormous evill The d e te r mination of the South, & of the proslavers North, to spread Sc a i d Slavery, is now carrying political k n a v e ry into all branches of the U. S. govt - But this abominable corruption in the highest Court of the nation, the last appeal, the Sacred Bench, is the m os t awful of any thing that has yet come to light. The amount of Chi e f Justice Taney's decision, in the D r e d Scott case is, "that Africans or their descendents were nev e r intended b y the Decl a ra t io n of Independence, or b y the TJ. S. constitution, to be citizens of the U. S. The universal sense of civilized whites has b e e n that they are simply pr o pe r ­ ty, Sc, of course, has not allowed t h e m the right of suffrage, & they cannot, therefore, become citizens. not appear in the U. S. Courts. Of course, they can­ Thi s decision is as false in point of facts as it is awful in its conclusions. It comes from an a g e d man, w h o is just ready to retire f r o m the Bench. The �press of all C h ri s ti a n lands w i l l sift this decision. It will, of course, disgrace our wh ole country; but mo s t of the infamy will, eventually, settle down on the head of its papist author, R o g e r B. Taney, of Baltimore, Md. Sat. M a r c h 28. Bristol, Wis. at Chs M. Fowler's - A beautiful spring d a y - The b l a c k Birds are sing­ ing in the trees around the farm, w h h stron g ly reminds us of former days. Spent m o s t of the d a y in r e ad i ng & writing. At 4 in the afternoon, w e went to tea, at Mr. Beath's on the o p p o ­ 1857 site side of the street. He was gone to mill. We found there o nly Mrs. B. & her sister, Jer u sh Spencer, the fa m i l y of this place - Mr. B. was or i ginally f r o m the r e gi o n near Genesee N.Y. We ha d a pleasant visit, & re t u r n e d home shortly after dark. Deac. T h a y e r told m e that Robt J. Walker was appointed to be Gov. of Kansas. If so, the sole object is to create a strong force there, for the establishment of slavery. Oh m a y God interpose his almighty arm to counteract these abominable plans. Sab. M a r c h 29th Weather still fine. All the family prepared for chh, except Mrs. B . , w h o did n ot feel well enough to go. vices c ommenced at 1 0^ A. M. Ser­ I addressed the congregation on the Sand. Island mission, givi ng them m a n y results of Mi s y labor. I spoke of their former diseases, vices, intemperance, their houses, furniture, m o d e s of eating, sleeping, &c. their schools, establishing Regular System of government, p ar ticu­ lar ly of the land Commission, & rights secured to common people in the Soil - increase in industry, Supporting their own i n s t i ­ tutions - Greatest wea l th of mis 's is a sight of a nation r i s ­ ing from pollution & m i s e r y to happiness & honor - & last, �t h ei r pi e t y is to be m a t u r e d b y active efforts to s end the Gospel to others. I d i d not feel m u c h freedom, - but gave them an earnest exhortation to cultivate an enlar g ed benevolence as the bes t way to have r e l i g i o n pros p er at home. The House was p r e t t y well filled. Mon. M a r c h 50. terday. F e l t poorly ever since m y talk to the people y e s­ I have not yet s uf f iciently r e c ov e re d from m y late illness, & h a d not the strength I supposed I had. I have had m or e or less headache all day - have r ead some & w r i t t e n a little. At 10 A. M. I called at Deac. Wm. A. Thayer's & staid till 12 (noon). He gave m e a N. Y. Independent, to r e a d Dr. C heever's Remarks on the late d e c i s i o n of the U. S. Supreme Court. In the evening, Wm. & Lorietta M a r s h called on us. Bristol, Teus. M ar c h 3 l s^ Y e s t e r d a y was a c l ou d y & somewhat cold day; & Wis. et C.M. t oday is m u c h like it. I spent the day in reading & some F o w l e r 1s 1857 writing. Bro. Charles went, in the P. M. to a town caucus m e e t i n g to nominate town & c o u n ty officers. The interest he takes in it is to get officers chosen, w h o will go against Spirit licenses, the State laws leaving that question of, license & no license, to the C o un t y B o a r d & Supervisors. Mrs. Win. A. Thayer, & Rev. Mr. L aw s o n & his wife call e d this a fternoon to visit & take tea w i t h us. We had a pleasant visit, though Mrs. B. was quite too ill to enjoy their company. Wed. April March, w h h we anticipated as a blustering month, has passed off rather mildly, & we are n o w fairly launched into the m o r e attractive m o n t h of April. ever, is a bitter cold day for April. This first day, h o w ­ It has frozen all day. T he Therm., at sunrise, was 27 above - at noon, 25 - & about 27 at night. We have w i s h e d on r e t ur n in g to our home in the �t)C Sand. Islands, to adorn it with as many Daguerreotypes as we could procure, of our friends. The group of cousins, who have been here during the winter, were to go to Kenosha, to be taken on one plate. The day was cold - the N. E. wind unpleasant but they mustered courage to face it - & so we have the three daugh­ ters of bro. Charles, with our Abbie, & also Joseph H. & Abbie L. Linsley, all on one plate, a picture we shall often look at with no little pleasure, if spared to reach our distant Isld home. The picture is an Ambrotype - they had two pictures taken, one to be taken, & one to be left. times to get two pictures. They sat 12 or 14 They reached home at half past 8, in the evening. Thur. April 2£ Through all the winter, the mail has come, from the East, each Mon. Wed. & Frid., & gone East, on the alternate days. But for two weeks past, the mall has failed oftener than it has come. Yesterday we ree^ the mail regularly again, though, contrary to common custom, none of the family had letters « A few papers came. Bristol, Wis. at bro. Charles 1857 - Nothing, in all these papers, Interests us so much as different items relating to the doings of the Govt of Washington, to carry slavery into Kansas Territory. We are watching every movement of Buchanan's administration, that affects the subject of slavery in these States. Mr. & Mrs. Beath, our nearest neighbor, called this evening, with a younger sister of hers, (Jerusha Spencer) & staid a short time. Our young people were all gone out to singing School, & did not get home till half past 9. late. Rev. Mr. Lawson called & staid quite He came with an urgent invitation to me from Rev. Mr. Chapin, of Kenosha, to go there, & spend the Sab. with them. �• • j Frid* Ap. 5- • This morning, bro* Charles & Joseph have gone into Kenosha, & we have about concluded to go in ourselves tomor­ row & spend the Sab. So we have been packing our trunks, &c. At noon, some letters came in - one from Douglas - one fr. Cleora Llnsley - & one from Dr. Sherwood of Beloit to me. This afternoon, X have been writing to Lewis Tappan Esq. & enclosed a draft of 459*41 for his collection. & Joseph returned at evening. Bro. Charles Joseph went to get a copy of the cousins' group in the Daguerreotype. but has the promise of it tomorrow. He cd not get it - Mrs. B. & bro* Charles finished their settlement tonight in regard to property. Sat. April 4 ^ All our effects are packed & directed & we are to leave for Kenosha to-day, on our way to Coldwater, Mich. We have been in bro* Charles' family, now almost four months, & it seems hard to part from these dear friends. They have taken such kind & continued care of us, that we have had no chance to feel the severity of the past cold winter* The young company, with the piano & singing, have given us much pleasant music; &, with all, we have had constant & delightful social intercourse. How cd we, then, tear ourselves away from such dear friendsI But the waggon was ready, & at 10 A. M. we all kissed each other, shook hands, & parted, never perhaps again to meet in this world. Brother Charles took us in to Kenosha, where we arrd soon after 12, (noon) - We called Kenosha, Wis. 1857 first at Deac* Merrill's Store - I was introduced, in the street, to Hon* Chs Durkee, just from the U. S. Senate I left two letters at the Post Office - then we went to the / �Daguerrean's to see about some pictures. us to Mr. Lines; where we were to stop. Thence Bro. C. took Mr. L. was from New Haven - married In N. York, Had three sons, Henry, Rob^ & George. They had lost their 2d child, Kate, an only daughter. They recd us kindly & we spent a pleasant Sabbath with them. In the afternoon & evening, many called.- Rev. Mr. Chapin - Rev. Mr. Gridley & wife, Rev. Mr. Stebblns & wife, & several others, mostly ladies, among whom was Mrs. Noble, wife of Wm. Noble, an engineer on the Kenosha & Rockford R. R. a son of Danl Noble Esq. of Willlamstown, Mass. Mr. N. was Mr. Chapin engaged me to address his congregation, on Sab. evening. Sab. April 5 ^ A cloudy day. We attended Mr. Chapin's chh, & he preached a neat, finished sermon, from "Not as the world giveth, give I unto you". There was no service In the P. M. I went to Mr. Whitney's, near the Lake Shore, where Mr. Chapin boarded, & took dinner with them. At half past 7 P. M. I ad­ dressed a full chh, on the Sand. Isl^ mission, for an hour & a quarter. There was good attention, & I felt some freedom. This was the chh where I heard John B. Gough lecture. Saw a men digging up his garden this day, & yet the Streets generally seemed quiet. Teus. Ap. 7 ^ 48l£ R. R. ride. For A p * * 6 ^ This morning we were busy, putting up our things for departure. I went to the Depot, procured tickets, & had all baggage checked for Chicago. Lines accompanying us. ness. See over. At 10, we went to the Depot, Mrs. The family showed us no little kind­ At 10 u 30: the train came - we got aboard - at about 1 P. M., we reached Chicago - Looked about to learn where we must �go. Our trunks &c. were conveyed, free of charge, by the Pamelee line of Omnibuses, to the Mich. S. R. R. Depot, by whh, we were to go, next day, to Coldwater. We then walked to the nearest Hotel (Globe) & searched the Directory, for Rev. A. L. Brooks' residence. The Landlord directed us how to get to the corner of Lake & Sangamon Streets Chicago, 111. 1857 We walked to Lake St. & soon got into a Lake St. Omnibus, whh carried us to the right spot, for 5 cts each. Mr. Brooks soon met us & gave us a cordial welcome - & the whole family soon appeared, Mrs. Brooks not very well. They appeared much gratified, that we had called on them. quainted with Abbey. They were well ac­ After conversing while, & getting pretty well acquainted with them, & their three children, Walter, Prank & Lilian, (the third, a daughter) I wishing to make some calls down town, & Mr. B. wishing to call at the P. Office, he took me into his buggy, & we drove exten­ sively round town. Chicago is quite regular, in its streets. The N. & S. branches of the Chicago river unite in the midst of the city - Shipping run up the river, through many draw­ bridges. The banks of the river are wharfed, in their whole extent, making, in all Chicago, 14 miles of dock room. I called at R. K. Swift's Brother & Johnson's extensive banking house. We went to the Depot of the Mich. Southern R. R. where I saw all my baggage. We went into the Depot of the 111# Central, Burlington & Quincy, Chicago & Galena, & Mich. Central R. Roads. It is said to be the largest Depot in the world - being 900 feet long, with a high edifice at the North end for R. R. & land Offices. The grand arch over the �• • • whole length of this Depot, must be more than 200 ft over, without a single support, for the whole length & breadth. Not far from this Depot is the grain store, called the greatest in the world. Theycan, in it, receive, discharge & weigh 14,000 busheBs of wheat in an hour. Chicago has inwith creased^astonishing rapidity. It is a young city but has 110,000 inhabitants. They are soon to have five Theological Seminaries in the city. One of the five is founded by Mr. Linde, a member of Mr. Brooks* chh. He gave $100,000 for a University to be located 25 miles N. of Chicago, near Lake Michigan, where a company have given 600 acres of land for the same purpose. Chicago, 111 . 1857 Mr. Brooks is full of hope for Chicago. His Soc. & chh are now building a new chh edifice. very many blocks of splendid buildings - There are every where, are Interspersed low, miserable, unpainted houses, whh, in due time, will disappear. This is destined to be one of the greatest cities in the world. This city & Milwaukee, a year or two since, sent a ship, the "Dean Richmond, loaded with wheat; direct to Liverpool, through the Welland canal & St. Lawrence river. Mon. Ap. 6— They hope to do more of that work. (Por Teus. see back) - At 9 o'clock this morning Mr. Chapin called for me & we went to the school of Kenosha, Mr. McKindley is the principal. There are four or five schools of a lower grade in the same building. Abbey went with us, & there met a young Mt. Holyoke Sem7 acquaintance, who was an assistant teacher. classes recite. I heard many There were some 70 or 80 scholars, in Mr. �McKindley's room. Kenosha, Wis. Like Mr. McMynn, of Racine, he seems to have no anxiety about the behavior of his scholars. The whole school was in perfect order, & yet the Teacher never strikes or punishes one. How does he govern? I asked. He goes at the scholar who transgresses, & makes it disgrace­ ful to disobey the rules. are allowed in school. No communications, between scholars, If any scholar wishes any thing of another, he raises his finger in sight of the teacher. So does any one who is ready to answer a question whh is asked. No class is questioned in order. The grand secret of securing good behavior, in the school, is in appealing to the good sense, interest & conscience of each pupil. McMynn's school in Racine. The same is true of Mr. They are now examining these schools, for three or four days, this week. In the afternoon, Mrs. Lines & ourselves went on an invitation to Dr. Gridley's. We called, on the way, at Rev. Mr. Stebbins, (Meth.) Dr. Gridley's, we met him, & his worthy wife - Rev. Mr. Chapin & his good wife, an English lady, by birth, Deac. Bennet & wife, &.Mr. & Mrs. Clark. Chicago, 111. to Coldwater Mich. 1857 One of them gave us information respecting Rev. Mr. Sessions, who has engaged, as teacher, in Watertown, Oswego Co. N. Y. He was formerly,from that place. We spent a most pleasant evening, & returned to Mr. Lines', half past 9 at night. Wed. April 8— * We had decided not to leave Chicago, in the train at 7 A. M. but at 2 " 30 P. M. So I called down town - did several errands, & procured several Western Maps. went with Mr. Brooks to see the site of his new chh. I also They �• • are putting up a building, 136 feet, in length by about 70 or 80 in Breadth. The Linde University is to be located 25 miles N. of Chicago - but the Theological part of it will probably be located in the city. Mrs. Brooks had dinner ready by 12 (noon), that we might have full time to reach the cars, &, shortly after, Mr. Brooks harnessed up his horse & buggy & took us all, with our light baggage, to the Mich. Southern R. R. De­ pot. Mrs. B. with her sister, Miss Warner, & the three lovely children followed us to the door, & bid us God speed - Mrs. B. sd , she thought they must hear from Abbie. We reached the Depot, in good time, & thanked Mr. B. for all his kindness. 49th R.R. ride. We procured tickets for Coldwater, Mich. $13.80 for three, & got our baggage checked, for the same place. our final leave of Illinois. This is perhaps Of Chicago, we can hardly have but one impression, i, e, of a stormy, muddy place. When we passed through it, in Nov. /56, all was rain & mud. We passed it again Dec. 171^, in a cold, snowy time, & very cloudy, so that we saw nothing of the place - Yesterday, as we came on our way, from Kenosha, it snowed brisklyj last night it snowed plenty more in Chicago - the ground was all white today - but the snow has disappeared, & left every thing muddy. After leaving Chicago, we ran S. & S. E. till we got beyond Lake Mich­ igan - then East. About the time we reached Indiana, the snow was quite deep & level, all over the country. Mich, there was but little snow left. Depot, about 10 at night. When we reached We reached the Coldwater An omnibus took us all, & our bag­ gage, a mile North, to bro. Benton’ s, where we were so happy �as to find all well. Coldwater, Mich, at bro. Benton's. 1857. Bro* Benton, Dwight & others soon appeared at the door, & when we had arrd within, there we met, for the first time, Eliza M. Baldwin, the youthful widow of my nephew, Addison P. Baldwin, formerly Miss. Eliza Millard, who was to be married to-morrow night to bro. Benton, She appears to be amiable, judicious, worthy woman, &, we trust, pious also. We rejoice, in being acquainted with her. She has a sweet little daughter, Hattie, about 4 or 5 years old. I trust, that Eliza is, every way, suited to be a mother to my dear sister Phebe Ann1s children, six in number. It is a great task to be devolved, at once, upon a young mother. May God give both husband & wife grace to train up their dear little ones, in the nurture & admonition of the Lord. We were all tired, & soon retired to rest. Thur. Ap. 9— This morning gave promise of a shining day, & so it proved to be. With bro, Benton & his son, Dwight, it was to be a most busy day, as they had given out about 700 invitations, & expected about 600 to be present, at the wedding whh was to be held in Krippen's Hall, a large room, kept for public meet­ ings. After breakfast I went to the Post Office, for whh bro. Benton has now procured a new & splendid room. I was there furnished a table, where I sat down, & wrote a letter to Lewis Tappan Esq. of New York. Among all the females of the house­ hold, this day was one of preparation for the evening. Rev. Mr. Morgan, of the Meth. chh gave us an early call this morning. We had been introduced to him, when here before, & were happy to meet him again. I spent most of the afternoon in reading �Newspapers. The Manoevres of the general Govt, at Washington, whh tend to make Kansas a slave State, & the late awful, ini­ quitous decision of the U. S. Supreme Court, in the Dred Scott case, engross most of the public attention. Qmnibuscalled for us at Mr. Benton's. At 8 P. M. an Ourselves bro. David & family, & all the children went in the first load; & his bride, & Mr. & Mrs. Alden, in the second. bro. Benton Bro. David & Nancy had arrd , from Union City, about noon; & their sons, Henry Dwight, & Albert Jehiel soon after. When we arrd at the Hall, we found it full - an expectant, waiting assembly - not Coldwater, Mich. Bro. Benton’ s wedding. 1857. very noisy, but moderately sociable. Dwight B. Benton was Master of ceremonies, at Krippen's Hall, & gave us a place, on the settees, in the raised recess, at the entrance of the hall. Not very long after, the Bridegroom & bride appeared by a side door upon the same recess, followed by Mr. & Mrs. Alden, who took seats on the settee. The couple stood, & Rev. Mr. Goodman was there, ready to perform the ceremony. The ceremony was very short - & the prayer of Mr. G., whh followed, was very appropriate. Soon after the ceremony, - refreshments of Bis­ cuit Sandwiches, & various kinds of cake were passed round, It was a great host to be supplied, but every one seemed to have a plate, with the given variety on it - all seemed happy at home. The ceremony of kissing the bride was rather long, or was likely to be so, till Mr. Goodman took the bride by the arm, & led her round the room, to bow to the company by wholesale. much individual labor, This saved the Bride's loaf of cake was a terraced loaf, & placed on a round table, in the center of the hall. �In the course of the evening, it was cut, & the top, crown­ ing section given to Mrs. Baldwin, to he carried to the Sand­ wich Islands. We were happy to met, in the Hall, with some we had met before - as Mr* Morgan & wife, Mrs* Goodman, Rev* Mr* Burns, who said to me, he took a deep interest in every misy enterprise, & he made many inquiries about the Sand Isis & we were introduced to many others, some from other places. Most of the company belonged to Coldwater* about 200 of the Order of Masons, to longed. In the Hall were whh bro* Benton be­ About 10, in the evening, myself, Mrs. B. & Abbie returned with Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Goodman, to their house, to lodge there during the night. Mr. G* is a highly esteemed Pres, minister - his wife, (Mary Rodgers) was educated at Mrs. Willard’ s female semy at Troy, N. Y. They have two lovely young children, Sarah & a little son. Frid* Ap. iqfc£ We had a good refreshing night's rest, after the Coldwater Wis. to Union City 1857 festivities of the evening. Goodman's. We had a pleasant visit at Mr. They appear to be a very worthy couple - He is somewhat anti-Slavery; but not very ultra on any side/ He spoke, with doubts, of a late decision of the Am. Home Misy Soc. not to aid any. more chhs whh had slaveholders in them. He takes the N. Y. Observer, whh is very significant of a conser­ vative creed; but he takes the N. Y. Evang. also. We took breakfast with them, & then returned to spend the day at bro. Benton's. We spent this day in visiting, conning over the papers, & making ready our baggage for our departure on the morrow. Bro. David & wife, in one waggon, & their sons, �• • • Henry Dwight & Albert J., in another, left, this day, to return home, to Union City. Sat. Ap. 11— We staid again, last night, at Mr. Goodman's, on account of Mr. Benton's house being pretty full. to start for Union about 8 A. M. The Stage was Mrs. G. had breakfast ready early, that we might have all things ready, when the stage called. They called after 8_ first at Mr. Goodman's - & then carried us to bro. Benton's, where we took in our baggage. We had a large & comfortable carriage, drawn by four horses, the most like an old fashioned stage coach that I have seen, since I returned to the U. States. Myself & wife & Mr. Benton & wife rode in the stage - & we had a Miss. Sherring, & another lady for company. Dwight B. procured a buggy, & he took Abbie down with him - We arrd at bro. David's about noon, & the buggy arrd half an hour after. D. took the buggy, that he might return to Coldwater, to-morrow, P. M. When we left Coldwater it was snowing briskly - it continued to snow nearly all the way, so that the ground was quite white, when we arrd at Union City. We had quite a comfortable ride. Even Charlotte does not seem to take cold lately. It was pleasant to see bro. D* & his family at their own home. I have often tried to ima­ gine how they were situated here - now my eyes are allowed to Union City, Mich, at bro.David's- see for myself. Rev. Mr. Hatch, the Cong, minister, had 1857 very desirous, that I shd address his congregation, I agreed called before we arrd - he called again soon after, - & being to do so, though I really needed the whole day for rest. Some others called. Union is the name of the town - Union City �• • • is the name of the Post Office, & village. It is a village of 100 houses, or more - One Hotel - several stores, a grist & flouring mill, & a saw mill, an iron foundry, &c. are two meeting houses, a Cong. & Meth. There The St. Joseph river runs through the place, from East to West. On each side of it, the land rises more or less into broken hills. the village is on the North Side of the St. Joseph. Most of A little above the village, the Coldwater river empties into the St. Joseph. Bro. David lives on the South Side of the river, hav­ ing preferred that location to bringing up his children in the midst of a village. This place has not grown, as some expected, at first, that it would. It is just about half way between the Mich. Southern & the Mich. Central R. Roads. Sab. Ap. 12— The snow had disappeared, &, of course, the streets were pretty muddy. At half past 10 A. M., Mr. Hatch preached from the prayer of the Syrophenician woman - begging for "crumbs". At 1 * 30 P. M., according to appointment, made in the morning, I addressed the congregation, quite a full house, on the subject of the Sandwich Island Mission, giving them 4 first, an account of the Lord’ s orderings whh have given suc­ cess to the Mission - & 2$. the misy labors - 3^ Number of con­ versions. The whole congregation seemed to be interested - I had a large map of the Islands to point to, whh was a great advantage. I felt some degree of freedom, & enjoyed the sea­ son pretty well. Mr. Collins, a farmer, & a member of the chh, played the Seraphina& sung. He led the choir, whh consisted of about a dozen, with much spirit. I have scarcely heard a choir �Union city,Mich. at bro. David1s 1857 sing better in any of our city chhs. - They used a note book called the Selah; a part of the hymns, as well as tunes, were selected by the chorister, & were wonderfully adapted to the occasion. Mon. Ap. 15^h Weather is mild - but we have hardly had an oppor­ tunity of seeing the sun, since we came to this place. Mr. & Mrs. Leonard, to whom we were introduced at Coldwater, gave us a call, as did some others. Bro. & sister Benton staid with Mr. Leonard some friend, last night, in the village. They came here, before noon, took dinner before they came, & waited here for the stage, whh called for them at 2 P. M. when they left for Coldwater. I spent some of this day reading, writing Journal, &c. Teus. Ap. 14E*1 This morning it was snowing fast & felt quite cold. In fact it began to snow last night, & the ground was quite white. By night nearly all the snow had gone off, because of the heat of the ground. While the water was dropping from the eaves, most of the day, there was cold enough, in the atmo­ sphere, to freeze long icesicles at the eaves, & in other places. calls. At 4 P. M. David & myself went out to make a few We first went to Mr. to. Moseley's,merchant, who mar­ ried Sophia Bingham. They moved from Hartford, Ct. to this place. We called at the Store, & he went, with us, to the house. Mrs. Moseley is a very fine appearing woman - has had seven children, & lost two. They have now five - viz. Wm. 14 or 15 years old - Hiram, Mary, Charles & Prank. pleasant call. We had a We next called on Deac. Hawley, who has been, a long time, sick - still confined to the house. We saw his �wife & her sister, Miss. Lincoln, & also a Rev. Mr. Morse, once pastor here, who is now preaching & teaching in Indiana. married a sister of Mrs. Hawley. the Isis, voyage there &c. He They made many enquiries about We made a short call at Deac. Clark's We saw him, but his wife was out. Deac. C. came to this place 18 years ago - he built the flour mill, & saw mill, & had a store with $40,000 worth of goods in it. Bro. David came the yr before him, Oct. 1839. Union City, Mich. Bro. David* s 1857 Wed. Appll 1 5 th Yesterday was a snowy morning - & this morning it is snowing & blowing, more like midwinter than any thing we have seen since March began. It really looks like a chance for sleighing} but though the clouds hide the sun, the snow will not last, as the warmth of the ground will diminish it. There was a Sewing Society this P. M., but so unpleasant was the day, that we all concluded to stay at home. In the evening, Deac. Clark & wife & Mrs. Brakeman gave us a call, & had many en­ quiries to make. They are all of the pious sort, Sc take a deep interest in misy enterprises, & especially in that to the Sand. Islands. man. Deac. C. is a warm hearted, & consistent anti Slavery He said, in conversation, that he was so eager to see emancipation, in the Slave States, that he wd be willing to be taxed for compensation to slaveholders. One reason for com­ pensation was, that the North had helped to bring in the slaves. Thur. Ap. 16. quite cold. The whole land covered with snow - weather feels But in course of- the day, the ground appears again, though the sun is hid in a uniformly cloudy sky; it snows briskly, & appearances are, that we are to have another snow �storm. This was appointed as a fast day by the Congregational chh in this place. Mr. Hatch preached on the judgments of God to be expected on a nation whh was guilty of so many sins. made a black catalogue of them. He In prayer he alluded to their being shamed, in this land, by mis's from the heathen. After meeting, he told me, that he sh^ like to go & preach to the Sand. Islanders. In the afternoon, there was a short prayer meeting previous to a consultation meeting, on the subject of building a new meeting house. They are to build of brick. Their old house is too full - they need a larger place of wor­ ship. They urged me to attend with them, & tell them more about our old Timoteo. The mail, from Coldwater, brought us, at noon, 4 letters, enclosed to us by bro. Benton - one to Mrs. B. from Cousin Lydia Fowler, of Westfield, Mass. to me from Franklin & wife, & from Lewis Tappan. Union City, Mich. bro. David1s1857. Frid. Ap. 17. The snow covered the whole face of the earth this morning; but the sun has shone this day, in all its brightness, for the first time, since we came to this place, & before night only a little was seen here & there where it had been drifted. After breakfast, I went with H. Dwight to the furnace, where they manufacture iron from the ore. They were to run off the furnace at 5 P. M. - but company prevented our going. Company began to come in at 4 o ’ clock. We had Rev. Mr. Hatch, his wife & two children, Dr. Hurd & wife, Mr. & Mrs. Shelmire, Mr. & Mrs. Young, Mr. & Mrs. Waters, Mrs. & Miss. Blakeman, Miss. Pierce & Mrs. Nichols. Sand. Islands. All wished to hear about the Mrs. B. sang two verses in Hawaiian & read a letter or two from the natives, in Eng. & partly in native. �The company left at half past 9 - it was a heavy tax on our weak bodies. I met Col. Moseley, at the iron works, who owns those works, also the flour mill, saw mill & an extensive farm, a little distance N. of the village. Sat. Ap. 18jjk Notwithstanding all our late snow storms, & our opinion, that we had seen the last, we were surprised, this morning, to see a new fall of snow. inches deep & falling fast. It was already four We are invited to Mr. Vita. Mosely's, this evening, to Deac. Clark's, Monday eve - Col. Moseley in­ vited us to his place - All wish us to visit them - but I see not how I can do it, especially as I am requested to address them again tomorrow. I feel that my head is yet very weak. At about 4 or 5 P. M. we went to Mr. Mosely's - took tea, & enjoyed our visit very much. We returned home at dusk. Have spent some part of this day, in preparing a skeleton to preach from tomorrow. Sab. April 1 9 ^ The snow, this morning, covered the face of the ground; but the sun shone out bright, &, in course, of the day, most of it disappeared. At half past 10, we went to meet­ ing & heard the pastor, Mr. Hatch, preach, from Mat. 18:15, the trespassing brother, referring the whole to private of­ fences. It was a good sermon. At half past one, I addressed the congregation, on the results of the Sand. Isl& mission the morals, externals, schools, Government, Opression, pros­ pects of preservation and future religious prospects. attended this service. Mrs. B. I had hoped to say all I had to say, in half an hour; but they sd I was 1^ hours. The Assembly appeared to be interested & attentive, &, I hope they were �Union City at bro. David's - profited* At 6 o'clock P*M* there was a stated prayer meet­ 1857 turns in conducting the meetings. ing for the young, where the younger members of the chh take Mon. April 20^- This was a pleasant morning, & it was wonderful to see how quickly our late snow had almost entirely disap­ peared. I felt to day somewhat the effects of speaking so long yest. but felt better than I cd have expected to. the day mostly in writing & reading papers. Spent See items in relation to the cause of freedom truly animating, none more so than the decisive free-soil victory, in the election of St. Louis, Missouri. At 4 P. M. we went to Deac. Clark's - they had invited a large party, on our account. We found there most of the leading good men in the place; among them, were Rev. Mr. Hatch & wife, Mrs. Twist, widow of a worthy Baptist minister, Col* Mosely, wife & a married daughter, Mrs. Lee, settled in Chicago, Dr. & Mrs. Hurd, Deac. Sanders, colporteur, widow Whiting, sister of Mrs. Bingham Sand. Is­ land misy, Mrs. W. lives now, with a son, in Ann Arbour also Mr. & Mrs. Leonard, Mr. Collins, the chorister, who gave us, in the evening, some music, on a parlor organ; & there were many others, making about 40 in all. They plied us with many questions about the Sandwich Islands, & especially about our Timoteo, about whom I had told them much. regular Misy party. of attention. It was a The people here have paid us abundance Mr. Hatch, on the Sab., in his public prayer, thanked the Lord, for sending us here, & shaming Christians here, by the examples of converted heathens. This evening, no sooner, had one lady left our side, than another w^ take �the seat, each eager to ask a few questions about the Sand­ wich Islands, Had I possessed more bodily strength, it wd have been delightful to have entered upon many interesting topics. Towards the close of the evening, Mr. Hatch made a formal address, expressing, in behalf of all, their gratifi­ cation at our visit, Sc the good it had done them, Union City,Mich, at bro, David1s. 1857 I respond­ ed, expressing the pleasure we had enjoyed, on this visit, & in the assurance of their prayers - & our joyful feelings, in the hope of being soon restored to our work. It was 10 o'clock when we reached home. Teus. Ap. 2lg£ We have now pleasant days, gradually growing warmer, but it still freezes very hard at night - It is what they call a backward spring. Went at 8 A. M. to see them "run off" the iron smelting furnace of Col, Moselyj but the blast was not ready - so we returned. At 11 A. M. I started to call on Rev. Mr. Hatch, but found, at the P. Office letters &c. in the mail from Coldwater - Bro. Benton had forwarded to me four letters from Messrs. Tappan & Joselyn, of the Am, Miss, Rooms of New York. Recd also a package of land warrants purchased & forwarded by Mr. Jocelyn. Wed, Ap, 22d . A pleasant day till P. M. when it clouded in, & was chilly. I spent the morning in reading & writing. At 4 P. M. we all started for Dr. Wm, Hurd's where we were invited to a tea party made on our account. Our short ac­ quaintance with Doct. & Mrs, Hurd was very pleasant. We met, at their house, a select company, Deac. Clark & wife, Mr. & Mrs. Barber, Mr. & Mrs. Antisdale, young Edwd Twist, Miss. Mosely, daugr of Col. M.,Mr. & Mrs. Hopkins & many �• • • others, making about 20 in all. It was a very pleasant & sociable visit - All seemed very eager to learn all about the Sand, Islands, It was about 10 P. M, when we arrd home at bro, D,’ s Thur, Apr. gg£ A pleasant morning - cloudy afternoon - Our plan is now laid, to go to Coldwater, in the stage, tomorrow, & to Mr, Forbes*,at Kendallville, Ind. the next day, Bro, David has been to the stage office to engage a passage to Coldwater for us. At 10* A. M. I started for a call at Mr. Hatch’ s - found, on my way, that the Coldwater mail was in - so I went to the Office, & was fortunate enough to get an enclosure of letters from the Sandwich Islands. There was a brief letter from bro. Clark - also one from Sister Cooke. Union City, Mich, at bro.David's- The best news, in these is, that our dear children were well to Feb. 1 4 ^ i, e, to a period 6 weeks later than we had heard before. good news. We bless the Lord for such There was also a short letter from Moku, a good report from the chh at Lahaina, except of 3 members who had been suspended. We hear soi&e sad items of news, such as Mrs. Clark very poorly, Mrs. Rodgers also - some of the little ones also - Rev. Mr. Damon had had a paralytic shock, & had gone to Kauai. Bro, Benton sent me a N. Y. Tribune, as he has done before, Frid, April 24 th chilly. Somewhat pleasant day; but weather continues Most of our things are packed for a start. We have had a delightful visit at bro, David's - They are not wealthy in this world's goods; but piety appears in all �the family arrangements - We cd sympathise with them in that whh lay nearest to their hearts. We hope to see them again at Coldwater before we take our leave to go East. Bro. David &• myself made a call on Mr. Hatch - found only Mrs. H. & her children. Miss. Pierce had her school in one part of the house whh I just looked into. leaving. Mr. H. came home as we were We called a few moments on Mrs. Whiting, at her sons, on our return. Mr. & Mrs. Hatch called on us, at bro. David’ s shortly after. At one P. M. the stage came for us - We bid good bye to our kind friends, & went on our way. It was a chilly ride, but not unpleasant. We arrd at Cold- water, at half past three. I stopped at the Post Office, ^ ) where I found Bro. Benton, & wrote a letter to bro. Benton, & sent him a Package by Express. The Stage carried Mrs. B. & Abbie on to Mr. Benton’ s, where he & I met them & the family at 5| P. M. health. We were glad to find all in comfortable Eliza, the new mistress, had made new arrangements about the house. How soon the want of a mother shows itself in a family of little children! We made all things ready to depart in the cars, at 4 in the morning, & bro. Benton engage the Omnibus to call for us a 3§. At Mr. Forbes’ , Kendallvillf, Indiana. 1857 50th R.R. ride. Sat. April 2 5 ^ We were awake outselves long before 3 in the morning, & about that time Benton called us. At half past 3, the omnibus came to the door - We got in & rode to the Depot, leaving the pay for Mr. Benton to settle as he had requested. At 4 we were moving In the cars. At about 5 we reached Sturgis, 24 miles - West of Coldwater. We left the cars, �& went about 80 rods from the Depot, to the Exchange Hotel. Here we took Breakfast - had a very decent breakfast of ham & beef steak, eggs, Irish potato, &c. at.37^ each. We en­ quired the distance to Kendallvillej it was 32 miles, & 39 to Swan. There was a regular line of stages through both places to Port Wayne - but the horses had, a day or two, be­ fore ran away & broke up the stage; & now there was nothing to go in, but a heavy lumber wagon, in whh a sick woman cd not ride so far. After urging the worthless driver to hire something else, we let him go, & hired, for ourselves, a carriage for $10.00 - whh took us to Kendallville, in 6^ hours. In riding through the country, in a common carriage we have a fine chance to view the country. As we passed from Mich. Into Ind. we cd not but observe, in Ind. a less prosperous state of things, than had appeared in Mich. We rode, sometimes, for miles, without seeing a decent dwelling many houses whh we saw were but wretched hovels. the barns were a little better, in appearance. Sometimes The country did not seem very new, & yet log houses appeared every where very few others, in fact. Here & there our coachman pointed out a notorious haunt of horse thieves. Northern Indiana is said to be notorious for horse stealing. I think there must have been an original difference between the settlers of Ind. & Mich. While the latter was settled by Eastern people, the former may have had a larger sprinkling of Southern rene­ gades. We arrd at Mr. Forbes' at 3^ P. M. at the meeting house. The family were The two girls, at the houses asked us �• At Mr. Forbes’, Kendallville,Ind. 1857 • in. • Bro. & Sister Forbes, as they entered from meeting, recognized us, at once, & were exceedingly glad to see us. Joseph & Theodore came home before their parents. They had grown up to be large boys - Anderson is nearly thro. Prince­ ton Semy, & Wm. is teaching, as l££ assistant in a gradated school, in Cincinnati. Salary next year w<i be $1000.00. Sab. Ap. 2 6 ^ noon. A cloudy day - but it cleared off in the after­ At 10§ A. M. we went to the Pres, meeting, whh met in the Baptist chh, having no house of their own. preached - from Lagrange, 17 miles distant. Mr. Cathcart He preached ah able sermon, all written - on man "lost, & salvation by Christ. nous. His reading was too rapid, & inclined to be monoto­ In the evening, we went to hear him again - As we came out, at the close, the heavens were black with clouds - a squall of rain & hail was passing, & bro. Forbes & myself took refuge in a neighbor’ s house. As the sky was clear, when we went to meeting, & the moon shining, we were intirely unprepared to meet a storm. To day, at communion, nine persons were admitted on profession of their faith 16 were previously in the chh. The most intelligent & influ­ ential persons here belong to the Pres, chhj & the man, (Mr. Mitchell) who owns most of the village, Is soon to be admit­ ted to the chh. The Toledo & Chicago Rail Road, (air line) runs thro, this place; another is to run thro, it, North & South, from Grand Rapids in Mich, to Fort Wayne - so there is every prospect, that this will be a thriving & large place soon. �Mon. Ap. 2 7 ^ - The wind had turned N. W. & It was snowing brisk­ ly this morning. Mr. Cathcart, wife & child (Ella) called, this morning, before leaving for home. I spent most of the day, in writing to Dear Hattie, at Punahou, & to Moku, at Lahaina. I expect these letters to go by the mail, whh leaves N. York, May 5 ^ . Teus. Ap. 2 8 ^ white frost. A fine sunny morning, with ground covered with By noon, the sun was clouded in, & the atmo­ sphere was chilly. at Mr. Forbes1, Kendallville, Ind. 1857 All complain of a backward spring. & chilly weather affects me with colds. evening & am very hoarse. bro. Forbes. Damp I took one last This morning I walked out with On the way, we called at Mr. Minot’ s. He & his wife were about leaving for Cincinnati, to consult Dr. Mussey, as Mr. M. has been affected with something like paralysis. We found the Post Office in a shoemaker's shop;- Mr. Black post master. Why was it put in such a place? Because Demo­ crats are very scarce, & none of them are better situated, for keeping the office, than this same shoemaker.We next walked a mile, on the Air line R. R. - went to the place intended for a Depot - & looked over the village site, call­ ing at a steam saw mill - & then we were called home to dinner. In our walk along the Air Line R. R. this morning, we saw a man lying on the track, or rather where the track wd be, by & by, pretty thoroughly intoxicated, the first time I have come so near such a case, for the eleven months that we have spent In the U. States. In Newark, N.J., Nov.3 -/ 56, I saw a man, at a distance, led by another, who, I supposed was intoxicated. We saw two in the cars, one in N. Y. the �other in Ind., who had evidently been drinking. The first betrayed himself, at first, by his profanity, & boisterous talk. There is no law for licensing liquor sellers in Indiana. Like Penn. & N. Y . , they had a prohibitory law; but following the track of those two great States, (or going before) the Supreme Court of the State pronounced it unconstitutional. So now there is no law in reference to liquor, & men do as they please. So sd Rev. Mr. Forbes; or rather he sd the law, that only one, in a town, shd sell, & he a physician, is not attended to - probably for want of a sufficiently heavy penalty. Wed. Ap. 29 ^h Weather, this morning, decidely warmer - spring & summer are coming on. I spent some of the forenoon, in writ­ ing bro. Hotchkiss, of Freedom, 111. Mrs. Forbes had company to dinner, on our account - Dr. Garwin & wife, Mrs. Mitchell, wife of the owner of most of the village, & a Miss. Clark, School teacher. They sang Haw. Hymns. Bro. F. & myself rode, at 5 P. M. to Lisbon village, 2 miles South. Bicknell’ s. Stopped at Dr. When we returned found company - Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Nellis & Miss. Flint. At Mr. Forbes', Kendallville, Ind. Maine. 1857. appeared interested. The last was from Bangor, in At 7^ P. M. went to the meeting appointed on Sab. for an address on the Sand. Isld Mission. Mr. Forbes & my­ self addressed the meeting, about 15 min. each. The audience The services were closed by singing, in Hawaiian, the Hymn, "Watchman tell us of the night," &c. Thur. Ap. 3 0 ^ Weather somewhat warm - but cloudy as if we might have rain. Mrs. Hitchcock, wife of a trader, formerly Recorder, called this morning. She appears to be a fine & pleasant woman, & is a member of the Pres. chh. Mrs. H. was �educated at Oberlin, 0. Mrs, Preston, wife of the Meth, minister, & sister of Mrs, Flint, from Bangor, Me,, had called previously. I wrote Journal A. M. & looked at papers. At 1 P, M. the S, stage from Ft. Wayne had arrd , &, about the same time, the stage fr. Sturgis, each bringing the mail. In the latter, I had an enclosure from bro, Benton, containing for me, letters fr, Mr, Jocelyn of New York, & Dr. Sherwood, of Beloit, Abbie had an envelop with a line from each of the band of cousins in Bristol, was quite ill. Bro, Benton mentions, that bro, David He is a good man, I hope he may be spared many years. Frid, May -1>5£ A very rainy day - the first rain, in fact, whh we have had this season. to-day. We were all obliged to keep in doors The mails were an hour later, from N, & S, to day - came at 2 P. M, I had a line from Mr, Benton, enclosing one from Mr. Tappan, dated Boston. We were invited to tea to Mr. Evans’- went there with bro. & sister Forbes, at 3 P. M. Found only Mr. & Mrs. Evans, & Miss. Flint, who is from Ban­ gor, M b . She, with Mrs. Preston, her sister, wife of a Meth. minister, are both well acquainted with Rev. Mr, Snow, misy to Strong’ s Island, in Micronesia, We had a pleasant visit. While there, for an hour or two, the rain poured. We returned at sunset. Sat. May 2d . Cloudy, but no rain. N. W. & we feel the cold to-day. The S. E. wind had turned to Mrs. Hitchcock, a pious woman of the Pres, chh, came after breakfast, to engage us to dinner. Mr. Forbes was to go, at 10 A. M. to Swan & Huntertown, �14 m. S. - but agreed to go first & dine. company. We were the only After dinner, I went to Post Office - found a line from Benton whh told of the narrow escape of his boy, Frank, At Mr. Forbes1, Kendallville, Ind. 1857 from the discharge of a pistol. The ball wounded his cheek, & came very near passing through his head. I afterwards went to see the working on the Toledo & Goshen, R. R. This road, it w d seem, was begun about three years ago, by the company whh owns the Southern Mich. & N. Ind. pleted. R. R. & is nearly com­ The only part now incomplete is at this place & a little West. Two companies, one working from the East, & the other from the West, are to meet 3/4 of a mile West of this village. There is a strife to see whh will finish their part first - &, it is said, there is also a wager of $500 or more between them. This produces great zeal on both sides. W^ that they w d strive lawfully. But it is said, for four Sabbaths past, they have not suspended their work, on Sabbath this is awful, in the midst of a Christian community - & to­ morrow, this Sabbath violation is to be repeated in the midst of the village; for the East Company have extended their work now to this place, & have yet three fourths of a mile to work West of this, while the West Company has twice that length yet to work. Why have not the leaders of these two companies met, & agreed to rest on Sab.- because there is no fear of God before their eyes, & probably no law of the land against Sabbath breaking. Sab. May 5— A beautiful white frost this morning - a pleasant forenoon - some cloudy P. M. There was no religious service in this place to day. Mr .Forbes had gone, & the Meth. preacher �did not come* At night, there was an appointment for me to lecture on the Sand, Islands. & I gave them, l8^ A good audience was present, An account of the providences of God, whh favored the mission. 2d The rise of a regular govJi & the abolition of oppression in the islands. 3^ The misy Spirit, & the plan of evangelizing Micronesia, Marquesas Isis, &c. This was a day of intense excitement in Kendall- ville, on account of the strife between the two companies, who are about completing the Toledo & Goshen R. R. The Eastern Co. had 20 miles on contract - The Western, 30 miles. The Eastern Company had about a mile, this morning, unfinished. They worked all Sab. & till midnight of Sab. villagers went to see the work go on. At Mr. Forbes’ , Kendallville, Ind. 1857 Many of the Two engines were blow­ ing their whistles, without any shame, perhaps hardly remem­ bering, that it was the Sabbath. of a Christian community! What a shame in the midst How corrupting, to the rising generation especially! Mon. May 4-th a rainy day, & very chilly. Went after breakfast to Mr. Hitchcock’ s - to borrow several nos. of the Nat, Era to read Judge Curtis’opinion, on the Dred Scott case, in the U. S. Sup, Court, Recd a letter from Dr. Sherwood, of Beliot, acknowledging the receipt of a package sent by Ex­ press. Wrote to bro. David to-day. Mr. Grewy called at night. Read papers P. M. Bro. Forbes returned this even­ ing - too rainy for meetihg. Teus. May 5 ^ Rain still continuesj but little today. Bro. Forbes & myself took a walk, after breakfast, on the new �R. R. to see how the work progressed. We found the East com­ pany had their engine within a quarter of a mile of the end of their section. A large number of men were at work, laying rails, & spiking them down. The strife is to get the engine thro, first, & so they leave the ballasting to be done after­ wards, whh will be the completion of the road. on the West section. We walked up, That company had yet a full mile, incom­ plete, though their rails reach within half a mile of the end. The road there was so wet & muddy, that they cd not well lay down the road. On the road, we found Mr. Eastman, a young man, who has, since 1854, been an Engineer, on the last 10 miles of the West Section. He is a son of Rev. Ornan Eastman, Secy of the Am. Tract Soc. who was a College classmate of mine in Yale. Mr. Eastman spoke of his being acquainted with our son, David Dwight, & the other Hawaiians who were at Yale Col­ lege. Mr. Forbes invited him to tea, this evening. I learned some facts about R. Roads, from Mr. E. - He sd the worst thing, in making R. Roads, was whiskey. Yesterday it rained, in the forenoon, so much that they left off work. In the afternoon, it cleared up a little - they concluded to call the men out to work, when, of 40 hands, 25 were too much intoxicated to work. The R. R. Company own 200 feet wide of ground, all along the at Mr. Forbes1 Kendallville, Ind. 1857 track, & have a contract, with those who make the road, that no liquor shall be sold, or furnished to workmen - but they can’ t control others, or prevent their selling. This road is intended to be one of the most substantial of R. Roads. It is laid with heavy, oak, cherry, & Black walnut ties. The track ft in. is 4 ■8| wide; whh is the common width of R. Roads. Some �ft in. roads, especially in Ohio, are 4 " 10 wide. The Erie & N. Y. road is 6 ft wide. Wed. May 6— Pleasant - but cool. Mr. Eastman (Wm, R.) took tea with us last evening & we had a pleasant visit with him. bears a good name on the road, He Mr, Forbes says, he keeps out of bad company, & is uniformly found in meeting. A few weeks since he spoke in meeting, & sd , he hoped he had lately ex­ perienced religion, I took a walk, this morning, East on the R. R. - fell in with Mr, Brentnall, one of the contractors. He gave me much valuable information about the cost of rail roads, &c. Says, he has been, over 20 years, engaged in the business of making rail roads. there is much lost. intemperance; Sometimes they make; sometimes Formerly they had much difficulty, from Lately all R. R. companies make a law to have none sold on the ground, whh they control. Sab. work. I alluded to their He sd, they had worked the three last Sabbaths, because the contractors had driven them up so; but, except these Sab's & one before, he had never worked on Sab. Thur. May 7 ^ types. Most of this day was devoted to getting our Ambro- Bro. & sister Forbes wished ours, & we wished theirs to carry to the Islands. he now made an arrangement his apparatus. Joseph had attended to the art - & with a Daguerrean in town to use We obtained very good pictures of Mr. & Mrs. Forbes & the two children at home. This was our day to go to Coldwater; but Mrs. Baldwin was too ill to go, & too ill to get her picture taken - Abbie & myself got very good pictures whh we left. Towards evening, I called on the family of Rev. �Mr. Preston, (Meth.) who was in Asbury Institute, with Mr. Turner, of the Sand. Isis. His wife was sister of Mrs. Flint - their infant son, 10 mos. old, had been affected with inter­ mittent fever. Mr. Preston came home before I left. He ap­ peared like a good man. A prayer meeting (Union) in the evening. KendallMr. This morning was pleasant & the day was pleasant & Forbes’ Frid. May 8^h 1857. warm - more, as many remarked, like a summer day than any be­ fore, this year. Mrs. B. was somewhat better, & therefore, we decided to return to Coldwater. Mr. Forbes had been so kind as to go to Swan, (7 miles) & borrow Mr. King’ s carriage, to take us to Sturgis 32 miles, where we take the cars to go 24 miles farther. Mr. Preston & Mr. & Mrs. Hitchcock called in the morning to bid us "Good Bye." Mrs. Forbes decided to go with us. When we were almost ready, And so Abbie rode with Dr. Garvin & family, as they were going to her father’ s, Dr. Jewett’ s, in Lima. We had a very good part of our visit, on the way, with bro. & sister F. - Dr. Garvin overtook & passed us before we reached Lima. We stopped & left our team at the Hoosier House; but Dr. G. & wife soon came for us, to go & take dinner at Dr. Jewett's. We found, at Dr. Jewett's, his wife, who seemed much interested in Mis's - two daughters & two grandchildren. us a good dinner. We had a pleasant visit, & they provided At about 4 P. M. we again took our carriage, taking in Abbie for the six remaining miles. It was 3 m. to the N. line of Indiana, & 3 m. thence to Sturgis, where we were to take the R. R. We bid goodbye to our kind friends, Dr. & Mrs. Garvin - It was near sunset, when we reached the �Depot, at Sturgis, & we bid adieu immediately to bro. & sister Forbes, thanking them for their company & all their kindness. They were to return to Lima to lodge for the night. We reached Coldwater 10 P. M. took an omnibus, Mr. Benton met us at the Hotel, & we rode home with him, & were glad to find all the family well. Sat. May 9— The morning somewhat pleasant, but the wind S. & it soon clouded up. I walked after dinner down to the Post Office, taking an umbrella, lest it sh rain, but not taking either overcoat or overshoes - went with bro. Benton to a barber's, where they furnished warm baths. The bath was refreshing, & I felt, for once, that I had a clean skin. I had not been down town long, before the heavens were black, & the rain began to pour. Hail came with the rain - so large were the hail stones, that many panes of glass, on the West side of houses, were broken. Most of Mr. Benton's house were saved by Venetian blinds. I came home near sunset, taking refuge twice, when the rain drove too furiously. Miss. Henrietta Fielding, neice of Mr. Benton, came up with him, in the evening, to spend the Sabbath. Sab. May 10— A decidely cold day - The going was bad & none of the family turned out to meeting, except myself. I went, half past 10, to Mr. Goodman's chh, & heard, from him, a very good sermon. He went to Quincy, to preach, in the afternoon, & there was no service in his chh. We all went to the Meth. chh, & heard a sermon, from Mr. Morgan, on "loving enemies." Mr. Goodman had engaged me to address the Sab. Sch. concert of his �• • chh, in the evening. • The house was full of children & adults - I had a large Sand. Isld map, before me, to point out places there was excellent attention - all seemed gratified, while I gave an account of the group, some account of the people, of Capt Cook, the Sab. Schools, ai o ka la, laboring for conver­ sion of children, &c. Mon. May 1 1 ~ We returned home soon after nine. This was a very cold morning - water outdoors, in a cask, was covered with ice in the morning more than ^ of an inch in thickness. Not many things seemed to be injured, though trees & plants were beginning to put forth leaves. I wrote, this morning, to bro. Robinson, at Bridgeport, Conn. Called at 10 A. M. on Mr. Morgan, the Meth. Minister. They asked me to tarry for dinner, whh invitation I accepted. had a pleasant interview. We At eveing, two ladies, Mrs. Alden, & Mrs. Holmes, the latter a Meth. called. Much interest, in the Sand. Isis, seems to have been awakened by my remarks on Sab. evening. Teus. May 1 2 % Coldwater, at bro. Benton's1857 - Weather still cold. The ground was covered with a beautiful white frost, this morning. I spent all the fore­ noon in writing to Mr. & Mrs. Spooner, at Punahou - & also a letter to son Charles, all whh I enclosed in the same envelop& directed it to Mr. Spooner. to Charles & Henry. Mrs. B. wrote a note, addressed After dinner, I called at Mr. Morgan's, to get him to go with me to Mr. Burns', the Presiding Meth. elder. Mr. M. was not at home, & so Mrs. M. offered to go ft introduce me. It was near 5 P. M. when we reached Mr. Burns' & I was introduced to him, & to Mrs. B. staying to tea, whh I did - They insisted on my Mrs. Morgan returned - but her �husband came, & we had a very social visit. Both Mr. & Mrs. Burns had been missionaries to the Indians, in this state before their marriage. - They have one little daughter, 14 mos. old. Mr. Burns had been reading Kane's Arctic Expedition - was much interested in it - & gave us quite an account of his return. Conversation turned on such men as the Wesley’ s, Whitfield, Finney, &c. He described Mr. Finney as the greatest terror preacher he had ever heard. Wed. May 1 5 ^ This was a rainy day. I improved it to finish up a little correspondence whh shd be done at Coldwater - wrote to mother in 111. - to son D. Dwight & to bro. David. We had in­ tended to visit Marshall & Albion in this State to see Mrs. Hays & Gorham, daughters of Dr. Hart & David's daugr , Mary, & other friends formerly from Durham. We feel very desirous of seeing them - but cannot spare the time, as we must hurry on to Oberlin, 0. & to Cleveland, where the Pres. Assembly, (New School) meet May 21— Thur. May 14. (Thur.) It was very rainy last night. We had made ready all our baggage, & spoken for an Omnibus to call for us, at 4 « 30 52d R.R. ride this morning, whh they did punctually. 5 A. M. - had been up at 3. We left on the cars at We shall always remember bro. Ben­ ton' s kindness - While the omnibus was at the door for us, he proposed to have a parting prayer. It rained all the forenoon, as we were passing rapidly through the heavy forests of Ohio. The land was beautiful. We a r r d at Oberlin at 12^ (noon) met our nephew John Douglas Fowler at the Depot. He procured a carriage in whh we rode to the hotel, where we took dinner, all �Oberlin, Ohio, at Prof. Cowles1- pd for by d . He then accompanied me on a call on Prof. Cowles, to whom I delivered a letter fr. J. S. Green. There was a lecture, at 5 P. M . , by Prof. Morgan, after whh we were invited to take up our quarters at Prof. Cowles' - Mr. Finney, just returned from Boston, was present at the lecture. Father John Keep, formerly of Homer, N. Y. called on us, & invited us to spend the next night at his house, whh we did. Mr. Finney had just returned from his useful visit in Boston, whh we were glad to learn. Frid. May 152S After the lecture, yest. P. M., Prof. Cowles took us home with him, & furnished us with rooms in his own house. We were called to attend prayers at 6 « 10 A. M. & the reading commenced then, (each member of the family taking his or her turn), whether all the family were together or not. At 6 » 30 we sat down to Breakfast. They live much on milk with bread, rice, or corn meal pudding - but had meat, vegetables, &c. on the table. At 10 A. M. I went to Pres. Finney's recitation of the Senior Class. Mr. F. was so per­ fectly familiar, that you wd not know who was teacher, only as he was in the Prof's chair. tism. The subject was mode of bap­ Some of the class took Baptist ground. A prayer meet­ ing was held in the vestry at 2 P. M. at whh I was called on to make some remarks. Late P. M. we went to father Keep's where a pleasant party was soon assembled. nephew, was among them. Douglas, our Mr. Thompson, a mis'y from West Africa, was present, & gave us a little specimen of African numbers. �Sat. May 16^= Rose at 6 - Mr. & Mrs. Keep & a grandson, Win. were at table, & they board with a Methodist student of Theology, who lives in the house, 8c boards them to pay for his rent. After breakfast, we returned to Prof. Cowles' - Mr. Jones called, a student in Theology. He told us of Mr. Ruggles' fr. Isis, living at Fort Atkinson, Wis. I had a pleasant call on Mr. Thompson - listened to his history. He, & two others - undertook to rescue some slaves from Missouri - were betrayed & imprisoned five years in Jail. He gave me a book of this imprisonment, & also a book on Africa. I dined with them - there were two Africans at table whh Mr. T. had brot over fr. Africa, to be educated. Oberlin O. at Prof. Cowles’ 1857 Mr. T. had many African curiosities - Mrs. T. was a plain sensible woman - appeared well, but said she cd not endure the climate. From 2 to 4, I was preparing for addressing the people tomorrow. At 4 P. M. there was an exhibition of a literary Society, at the College Chapel - 9 orations, from Seniors. Sab. May 17— Heard Mr. Finney twice this day in the Oberlin chh the only chh in the place, except an Episcopal, small, just begun in the South part. His subject, Luke 16:5 - How much owest thou, Man's debts to God. Soc. at 7 P. M. I addressed Young People's Chapel full, & all attentive - much interest expressed - Oberlin Colony begun in 1833. Colony chartered, 1834 - Messrs. Mahan, Finney, Morgan & Cowles came as Pres. & Professors in 1835 - There are now 800 students, besides 500 in the newly instituted Union School. �Mon. May 18. By request, I called on Miss. Rawson, who wished to enquire after Messrs. Castle & Coan & Mrs. Lyons - She was to have gone out to Sand. Isis, in 1836. Ill health pre­ vented - Mrs. Miner, a relative of bro. Hitchcock, called to enquire about him, Her daugr , Mrs. Spees, was with her, who was a particular friend of Mr. Sturgis. Mrs. Beecher & daugh­ ter called to enquire about Mr. Dibble’ s family. I think they had not heard of his death, & that his family had been in this country 10 or more years. This P. M. I attended the Senior recitation under Prof. Munroe. - 20 young ladies were present, & 16 young men, one of whom was a full black - The blackman & 4 or 5 others read compositions, whh was the work of the day - 6 or 8 of the young ladies read also. Some of the most interesting compositions were read by the ladies. Teus. May 19. Rainy. The sun dont shine these days. At 9 A. M. I called at Mr. Finney’ s - hi 3 house is on the opposite side of the road from Prof. Cowles. Mr. F. was engaged, getting off letters to his Boston friends. He sd he shd be at leisure at 11 - So I called soon after that time, & had a social time with him. He wife was in the room some of the time. She was as much engaged as he was, in giving an account of things in Boston. Oberlin, 0. Mr. Finney1s 1857 She had been engaged there, in holding meetings with ladies, & perhaps with the young. We had a social time, & I did not feel satisfied to leave, when there was a call for dinner, at 12, noon: & as they urged me to sit down & take dinner with them, I gladly embraced the opportunity to see a little more of the interior of the family of so remarkable �a man. They had asked many questions about the Sand. Islands, & their questions were continued some at the table. Mr. P. is not so well acquainted with misy matters as he is with points of Theology & practical religion. I think, however, he is more acquainted with the Mediterranean missions, having once visit­ ed some of them. At Mr. P.'s table, I was introduced to his youngest daughter, Julia, now living at home - there was also at the table a Miss. Tucker, & also a Mr. Lincoln, just now from Kentucky, who sd , he wished Miss. Tucker to go as a Sch. teacher, & also 100 others into the district of Mr. Pee, in that State. We had a good dinner, cold beef, warm ham, vege­ tables, pie, &c. with a cup of tea, whh, sd Mrs. P., Mr. Finney always wished at dinner* most. But the mental food was what I valued I enquired about his children. The oldest son, a pro­ fessor of religion, lives at Oshkosh, Wis. & his younger son, unmarried lives there also - His oldest daug1* is married & lives in Ohio. There were two waiters who did not sit at table, with the family - one a white woman, the other colored. Mr. F. was wonderfully free in conversation, & was very playful in many of his remarks. I conversed with him about war - & asked what his views were of purely defensive wars - He replied, he considered them right. Mr. F. sd he wished to visit the Sand. Islands, & thought he w d do so one day. So I took great pleasure in telling him the whole way, how easy it was to get there - only requiring $700 to go & return; but Mrs. F. added, when he goes, I am going with him. So I sd , just multiply 700 by 2 - As I was leaving, Pres. F. asked again, what time �we shd probably leave for the Isis, & sd "I think, I will go Oberlin, 0. Prof. Cowles' 1857. with you. I replied, I really wi3h you wd - I wrote, to-day, to Lewis Tappan & to bro. Benton, & towards night called on Prof. Morgan; but did not find him at home. Before leaving Mr. Finney, I asked him for his autograph, whh he gave me, Wed. May 2o£j2 After breakfast, I called on Prof. Morgan - found him with half an hour leisure - & we improved it well in talking - & then I walked with him along the way, as he went to his recitation. He is considered an able Scholar, & a warm hearted Christian. things in order. ner was ready. 53d R.R. ride Returned to the house & put all Douglas came at 11 A. M. Before 12, din­ At 12^ (noon) Bro. Cowles took us to the De­ pot - where Douglas was before us. When baggage was checked & all ready, we, as usual, enjoyed each other's society for a few moments; but soon the thunder of the locomotive broke up all talk; at 1 P. M. we were aboard for Cleveland, bidding Good bye to these kind friends. We were delighted with the beautiful land of the Western Reserve - & also its stately forests. Towards Cleveland it was uneven, & there were many broken hills, as we approached Cleveland, about the Banks of the Cuyahoga River. tween 2 & 3 P M. We arrived at Cleveland, 32 miles, be­ On our arrival, we took a carriage to Mr. Williams', on Erie St. one mile distant, as we supposed. On our arrival there, lo - they had moved 2 miles farther. We followed on, paying the driver $1,50, just double what we had agreed to. We found Mrs. W. & two daugrs, Mary & Martha at home, who gave us a hearty welcome* evening. Mr. Williams returned at �Thur, May 2 1 st This is the day for Gen, Assembly to open, & a very pleasant day it is. We breakfasted at 7^- - Mr, Williams & his wife, myself & wife, rode to the city after breakfast, applied to the Committee, basement of 2 chh, for place to dine during Session of Gen, Assembly - were directed to Miss. Ellsworth’ s, 15 Euclid St, She is an Episcopalian but kindly takes in a few for meals only, as she has many boarders, & all her rooms are taken up. The Clerk gave me a note directed to Miss, E, - At 11 A. M, Rev, Dr, Hickok preached the opening sermon of the Cleve­ land, Ohio, at Mr. Wil­ liams. Ex, 17: 11 - 13 - 1857 Miss, Chase, now teaching, was a Mt, Holyoke acquaintance of Session, Of course, it was a very good one. At 1 P. M. went to dinner. dozen at table, all strangers. It was from Met there a Presently learned, that a Abbie's - a Miss Leonard was also from Mt, Holyoke. here engaged in teaching. Both are There was also at the table, a young man named, Edward Day, son of Caleb Day, lawyer of Catskill, Greene Co,, N* Y, Mrs. Dr. Aiken was his aunt, a daug1* (Henrietta) of Ira Day, father of Caleb Day, bly met at 3 P, M, The Assem­ They organized by choosing Dr. Sami W. Fisher, of Cincinnati, for Moderator. As the Roll was called for choice of Moderator, I heard the names of Joseph M, Ladd & Isaac F. Adams, These were all the names I heard, at first, as names of old acquaintance. A few others I met afterwards, who were all acquaintance at Auburn - & Sam1 K, Sneed whom I knew in Yale College, At 5 P. M, I rode home with Mr, Williams, in his carriage. �Frid, May 22d * A pleasant day - but quite warm. city at 9 A, M, Rode into the The assem, were at their devotions - They spend the first half hour, each day in devotional exercises, I met Mr, Tompkins of Marcellus, this morning, in the Assem. & he pointed out to me Sophronia Bangs, now Mrs, Boothe, whose husband was a lay member of the Assem. cousin to me. We were glad to see each other - & had many inquiries to make, Sat, May 23d * She is an own I met also Prof, Cowles & Morgan. The weather grows warmer - It is clear. with Mr. Williams at 9 o'clock. Rode in At Mr. Williams' office, wrote Mrs, Tinker, telling her, when they might expect us - then went to the Assem, dine, Prof, Morgan took me to Dr, Aiken's house to I cd , at once, recognize his wife as formerly Henrietta Day, with whom I had been some acquainted. There is to be a misy meeting next Mon. evening - Dr. Aiken engaged me to adCleveland, Mr. Wms & the Gen. assem. 1857 dress the meeting, same. Mr, Bushnell is also expected to do the There was an Ant, S. meeting, in the basement of the 2 a chh this P, M, The object was to compare views,& determine what course it w d be best to pursue. Sab. May 24. This day was somewhat warm & sultry. We rode in with Mr. Williams & family, & attended the Westminster chh, or properly the 4th Pres, chh. Dr, Hammer preached there on the 4th commandment; it was robbing God to profane the holy Sab­ bath, Dr, Hammer preached a very moderate sermon - did not come up to my expectations. At 3 P. M, we went to the Euclid St, chh, or 3d Pres, where we heard a young minister, Mr, Aikman of Elizabethtown, N. J. moving power of a holy life. His subject was faith, as the It was a very good sermon. We �were so far out of town, that we did not go to hear a sermon in the evening. I felt, that we had had somewhat of a dull day, doubtless because we had not prayed enough. The day was warm & clear - The wind was S. W. & Mon, May 25 th the dust was flying in all directions, so as to be absolutely intolerable. I shd judge Cleveland to be the most uncomfort­ ably dusty city of all that I have seen in the West; perhaps partly because we saw it in a dry time. before 9 in the morning. I rode into the city I called on Mr. Rockwell, a Yale classmate, who is now Secy of the Cleveland & Pittsburg Rail Road. We had a pleasant meeting - he enquired about our class meeting last year at New Haven. Mr. Rockwell is connected by marriage with Geo. Williams' family; i, e, the sister of his wife is the present wife of Mr. Pitch, father of Geo. Williams. Rockwell's wife has been dead many years, & he has never been married again. Cleveland, 0., at Mr. Williams'1857 She was a Miss. Tuttle, of New Haven. went to the 2,d chh, where the Assem. sits. I next At the door I met Prof. Morgan of Oberlin, who proposed that we take a walk while the assem. settled their mileage. over many subjects. We walked & talked At noon, I dined at Miss. Ellsworth's, & after dinner I sat down, in her front room, to prepare some notes, for an address at the misy meeting, in the 2d chh, this evening. Addresses were made by Rev. Albert Bushnell, of the Gahoon River Mission, in Western Mission in Africa, by myself, & a short one by Mr. Wright, of the Seneca Indian Mission. Teus. May 26. rate. The wind was S. W. & the dust flying at an unusual Yesterday Capt. Isaac Brayton came to see us; having heard of our being here. He only lives 5 miles distant. �As his place is on the R. R. myself & wife decided to go this day, & see him. Capt. Brayton's- At 7 « 50 A. M. we took the cars, at the Euclid Street Depot, near Mr. Williams1. Ten minutes brought us to the Newburg Depot, & the keeper soon pointed us to Capt. Brayton's house whh was very near. He was bound to Minesota - but had deferred going one day on our account. We found him at home, his wife; also his daughter & her 2 children, grand children of Capt. Brayton. Soon after our arrival, Capt. B. proposed a walk for us all to the Insane Asylum, some 3/4 of a mile distant. We looked over the wards of one wing only, the women’ s, beginning at the base where the worst are confined, & proceeding up, where those less deranged are kept. buildings with some of the furniture cost $180,000. The whole The grounds around are finely laid out - & more or less covered with groves. I took the train to return about 11 A. M. as I wished to be in the Assem. Cleveland, 0., Mr. Williams,- Mrs. B. returned at 5 P. M. walked up from the Depot to the assem. I Capt. Brayton accom­ panied me into Cleveland, & to the Assem. At noon I dined at Miss. E's, while he went to a friend's not far off. After an hour, Capt. Brayton, now called Judge Brayton, returned, & we had a talked. matters. He wished to be posted up on Sand. Isld At 3 P. M. we went to the Assem. Slavery came up on a side issue, & all parties yielded the floor to Dr. Ross, who occupied the floor an hour & a half, defining his posi­ tion, reading from his letters to Mr. Barnes, &c. It was any thing but solid argument, more calculated to help the North than the South. At 5 P. M. Mrs. Boothe rode out with us, in Mr. Williams' buggy, to see Mrs. B. She had met Abbie, but �• • • it was the first time she had seen my wife. She staid till dark & took tea, when Mr, Frost, with whom they were staying came for her. Wed. May 27*1^ This was a clear & pleasant day. I rode into the city as usual with Mr. Williams, & repaired to the 2d chh, where the sessions of the assembly are held. Bro. Spaulding who was senior, when I was Junior in Auburn Semy, came up to me, after I had addressed the Congregation on Mon. evening. His countenance was perfectly familiar, though I failed to name him. I had also met with brn Ladd & Adams - but was feeling, that in such a great body of ministers, I had so few acquaintance, & even those I cd not enjoy as they were all en­ grossed in the duties & business of the assembly. As I stood, at the door of the chh, conversing with Prof. Morgan, whose society, by the way, I have often enjoyed these days, Mr. Eells came along & sd to me, that half a dozen were searching for me. Who cd be interested in me in this crowd of strangers, thought I? He remarked to me, that one of them was a minister by the name of Baldwin. be. Cleveland, 0. at Mr. Williams'- So I had great curiosity to learn who it c^ Presently Mr. Clark, foreign misy agent for the Western Reserve, was introduced to me, & sd, that Rev. Mr. Sharp, of Atwater, wished much to see me. Soon Mr. Sharp came along & informed me, that he was the minister of Atwater - that all my uncle Aaron's children, except one son, lived in Atwater, & w d be sadly disappointed, if they learned, that I was here & failed to visit them. He wished me to go there & spend the Sabbath, & address the people both parts of the day, unless �the agent of the Home Misy Soc. shd go, as he wished to, & occupy one part of the day. He assured me, that it shA cost me nothing as he w d write to Aaron Baldwin, who w d cheerfully pay all the cost. Moreover, he sd the R. R # ran through Hudson & Atwater, & I cd stop at the former place, & see Syl­ vester & Loisa, children of uncle Jonathan. I simply remarked that I wd think of it, that the time had nearly come for us to go East - my wife & daugr were urging more haste. an answer next morning. Rev. Cur tis C. Baldvd. n, Atwater Cousins, &c. I promised After dinner, I met Prof. Cowles, of Oberlin; as we were walking & talking, we passed the 2d chh. On the steps stood a tall young man whom Prof. Cowles ad­ dressed as Baldwin. On hearing the name, I requested an in­ troduction- & found that he was Curtis C. Baldwin, son of Samuel Baldwin, of Atwater, formerly, now living some distance East of Cleveland. Curtis himself was settled in the ministry at Ridgeville, some 20 miles West or N. W, of Cleveland. He urged us to go & spend a night or more at his sister's, Mrs. Mary B. Smith, wife of James W. Smith, who lives in the West part of Cleveland. He is a machinist. I had a letter of introduction from Rev. R. S. Goodman, of Coldwater, Mich, to Rev. Calvin Clark; letter. this day, I found him & delivered the He was very kind & sociable, thoroughly anti Slavery, & I regretted that I had not more time to become acquainted with him. He repeated to me a complimentary remark of his landlady, about my address on Monday evening, respecting the Sand. Islands. Took dinner at Miss Ellsworth's. There was �• • • a young man at the table, named Slade, a son of Gov. Slade of Vermont, who, it was remarked by some one, was the regular renegade of his family. His father was once one of the bold­ est anti-slavery men ever in our American Congress. But this young man was railing, at a great rate, at all the doings of anti s. men, whether in chh or State. In the afternoon, went again to the Assembly - the subject of slavery was still up. it I think was this day, that Mr. White, a Southerner, of pretty fierce stamp, & the same general type with Dr. Ross, had the floor. His speech was short; & somewhat gassy, or destitute of argument. One of the Southerners, Mr. White, perhaps, apologized for Dr. R o s s ’ taking up so much time, in his remarks. The Dr. authorized h i m to say, he had no idea, that he had talked so long - had not thought to look at his watch, & c . Another Southern man read a paper, whh was subscribed by Dr. Ross, & nearly or quite all the Southern Delegates, explaining their views on the subject of slavery. It took the ground decidedly, that slavery was a Bible institution, ordained of God, for great & good purposes - God had given rules for its regulation. When I was in the assembly, at the time Dr. Ross was speaking, Prof. Morgan told me, that Report s^, that Dr. Ross was born a slave, & a bro. of his had killed himself, because he was accused of having African blood in his veins. Prof. Morgan sd this Report claimed for its authority Dr. David Nelson. Since then I have seen the account, as it is going the round of the press. It is substantially as follows - A certain slave woman, belonging to the father of Dr. Ross, nearly white, �• I shd judge, she must have been, had children by him. * - The father, instead of leaving them among his chattels, took measures, at his death, or before, whh made the mother & children free. These sons grew up - & when the bro. of Dr. R. was in a party of high feeling gentry, an individual asked him, what gave him a title to such Society. & replied, that gave him the title. He took out his purse, He was answered, the purse Cleveland sd not give a title to good society - that his blood was not 0. at Cousin James W. pure, but tainted w ith African blood - Upon this, Mr. R o s s ’ Smith’ s mortification was such, that he went & shot himself. When, 1857 at Buffalo June llfck, we had a party at my cousin Jas J. Baldwin’ sA I was conversing with Dr. Chester about the Anti-S. discussion at Cleveland, I remarked on the story, whh had gone the rounds about Dr. R o s s ’being born a slave. He sd , that it was litRev. erally true; that Mr. Rankin, of Black Rock, who was then X present in the party, & had lived much at the South, was knowing to all the circumstances, & confirmed the truth of the story. Thur. May 28— This morning I went Early to the Euclid St. Depot, & left m y baggage, that it might go down to the Cleveland Depot, where we might find the light articles, & take them along to Atwater with us, & might leave the trunks till we went East. When all were ready, we bid adieu to Mrs. Williams, & her two daughters, thanking them for their D.D.Gregory abundant kindness to us during our stay. the city with Mr. Williams. We then rode into We all attended the assembly. �I?*; I gave a reply to Rev. Mr. Sharp, that we had concluded to go to Atwater, & w d spend the Sab. there. While standing on the steps of the chh, a fleshy, good natured looking man came up to me, & said, bro. Baldwin, Dont you know me? I think not. I s Is it possible, he s^ - Is it possible? discovered, that it was David D. Gregory. no I soon Wm. Gregory, a cousin, was standing near, with whom I was less acquainted. We were all together in Auburn Semy. Br-n*. Gregories insisted on my going to dine with them, at a cousin's where they staid, of the name of M a t h e r . We had a pleasant dine of i t . I always esteemed bro. D. D. Gregory, one of our most estimable young men, & I was exceedingly glad to meet him here. a pleasant walk with. Prof. Morgan about the town. I had Late in the afternoon, Cousin C. C. Baldwin, having procured Omnibus tickets for us all, about five P. M. we went down to the Hotel, & waited for the omnibus, whh soon came & took us up to the West arrd side of Cleveland, whh was formerly called Ohio C i t y . We at the house of J a s . W. Smith at 5|r P. M. where we found Cousin Mary B. Smith, & their only child Josephine perhaps about 2 years old. - About sunset, Mr. Smith came home. At Atwater, Frid, May 2 9 ^ I had consented to Mr. Sharp to go to Atwater Ohio, Aaron Baldwin’ s & spend the Sab. giving his people some account of the S. Isis, in the afternoon. Three o'clock, this P. M. was set as the time for us to take the cars for this place. I went from Mr. S m i t h ’ s to the genl assembly, & staid through all the forenoon. After various shifts, I had the satisfaction of seeing the subject of slavery fully before the assembly. �Mr; Guthrie, a layman, of Ohio, gave a clear and convincing statement of the Bible argument, showing, that no such 'thing as chattel slavery was known in the Bible. After adjournment, of I went with Prof. Morgan, Oberlin, & dined at Mrs. Shipherd’ s. went x He then with me, to Mr. Williams' office, for Mrs. B's boxes, & thence to the Depot. On the way, we met Timothy Williston, who lives at Strongsville, 15 miles from Cleveland. We talked a few minutes - he promised to write me at Buffalo or Bridge­ port. We proceeded down to the Depot, where we met Rev. Curtis C. Baldwin, who had brought down Mrs. B. & Abbie. All arranged, cars we bid adieu to our kind friends, & got on board the at 2"50 P.M. X. They drove at a great rate, passing Newburgh, Hudson 3c Ravena Atwater, Ohio Aaron h m ■ in quick succession, & reaching Atwater, 50 miles, in l"25 Baldv.in & the sisters. I left Mrs. B. & Abbie at the Depot, & started for the house 1857 of the three maiden sisters, Minerva, Betsey & Eveline 56^ ride R.R. Charlotte Baldwin, half a mile West. Their bro. Orrin lives nearly opposite side of the street, & Aaron, the eldest bro. lives a mile West of the D e p o t . I met Aaron, on the way to the Depot, in his carriage, going for us. We returned for the ladies, & then went to the house of Aaron. He & his wife, a hired girl, man & boy make the whole family. children. They have no Orrin has 5 children, having lost the eldest, (Chs,) at nearly 20, & also a young child - His two daughters, Prances & Lucy Harper have been at Shelbyville in Kentucky, The oldest graduated 2 yrs since. attending school. His 3 sons, Edgar, Anson Sherwood, & Aaron x Dwight are at home. All the children of my uncle Aaron seem thriving as to worldly ma t t e r s . They live in neat looking white houses, two stories high. The girls & Aaron profess �f religion - also Orrin’ s two daugrs; Orrin & his wife do not nor does Elihu, who lives here, unmarried, 45 years old. Lemuel, the youngest son, was educated at Hudson & Amherst Colleges, went South to teach, & married at Port Gibson, Miss, where he is settled as a Lawyer. a holder of slaves. He has no children, & is We spent the night at Aaron Baldwin’ s - the next day, our things were brought back to the sisters’house where we took tea & lodged. They have a farm of 80 acres, hire a man to take care of it - & live in a very neat & comfortable style. We spent a pleasant afternoon & evening. (Sat. May 30&i) Sab. May 5 1 ^ It had been cloudy threatning rains but this morning was clear & beautiful. Cousin Aaron called for us a little after 10 - Abbie rode with the sisters. We met, at the chh, Mr. Newton, home misy agent, & Rev. David L. Coe, Secy of Home Mis. Soc. Mr. Coe preached on the wants of the Home field. In the afternoon, I gave some account of the work of the Lord, at the Sand. Isis. It was clouding up & chilly. I had neglected to put on an overcoat, took cold, in going to chh, in the afternoon, & did not feel in much mood for addressing the congregation. After service, I went with Deac. Hinman, whose family came from Durham N. Y. to Mrs. Sharp’ s & took tea, - that we might be near to attend the Mon. Con. Atwater, 0. at the 3 sisters. at 5 P.M. At the concert I did most of the talking, told 1857 I thought, to the 30 who were present. them of the Fatuhiva Mission, &c. Mon. June l^k It was a profitable time, Summer is round again & we are still far from our �• • Isld home, in Atwater, of whh we often heard in former days, when uncles Jonathan & Aaron, & Cousin Sami Baldwin moved out here. The town looks like all of Ohio whh we have seen, splendid forests, & splindid clearings - but here is one feature whh shows, that Conn. people have been on this Ohio soil, viz. the numerous & wide spread, old apple orchards, now in full & fragrant bloom. ¥/hen on the way to chh yesterday, half way between the Rail Road & chh, we were pointed to uncle Jonathan’ s house, the main building two story - a handsome white house. How I longed to see those who were gone, as well as the living. Deac. Hinman conducted me to the grave yard - where we saw the monuments of uncles A. & J - Aunt M. & Cousin Jonathan L. Baldwin. Deac. Jonathan died July 4. 1843 - At the bottom of his slab is this inscription. 'All the inscription he wished on his grave stone w a s ’ ’ 'Here lies a peaceable old man saved by grace”. This beautiful marble slab was erected by a voluntary contribution of neighbors. His wife, aunt Mehetabel, has been dead two years, but no stone is yet set up over her grave. We spent all the forenoon at the Cousin sisters’. Mrs. Mantor, sister of aunt Sarah was there. We had dinner at 12, noon. & then called at Cousin Orrin B . ’ s - He gave me 3 dols & Aaron 6, to pay our passage out & back. All these cousins took great interest in our visit & w d have detained us longer. 5 7 ^ R. ride At about 2 P.M. we bade them all an affectionate adieu, & left for the depot where we waited 15 minutes. At about 2 ”40 P.M. we were all aboard & in an hour, �• stopped at Hudson. /i# We enquired for Deac. Sylvester Baldwin’ s - the house was near the college grounds. We soon found it & met a most cordial reception, from him, & his amiable wife, Mrs. Julia Ann. style. At Hudson 0. cousin Sylvester Baldwin1s 1857 We spent the night with them. They live in humble He gets his living at shoemaking. They have had seven children, & lost all except one son. tuning pianos &c. in Alabama. He is teaching music, Others gave us the idea, that this son, now about 25 or 24, was somewhat dissipated. Such parents must be sadly afflicted, to be left alone, after having had so many children; but they have had hope of those who have died. One daughter married a minister, named Bushnell, & left at her death four children. Another daugr married Mr. They now reside in & left one child. Jonathan L. Baldwin died a few months after his father, of an abscess has in the arm. His wife^mar an Englishman, named Green. Aunt Mehitabel died two years since in Sylvester’ s family. T e u s . June 2^ was clear. Last evening was very rainy - this morning, it After breakfast, Cousin S. & myself went 1-g- miles, to see Louisa, whose husband's name was Kilbourn. them both at home. not appear old. We found She complains much of ill health; but does We staid only 25 minutes, as the hour for our leaving was near. I had much conversation with Cousin S. who appears to be sound in the faith of his fathers. But the great drawback, in visiting Mr. & Mrs. Kilbourn was, that both are avowed & confirmed Spiritualists. They do, in fact, reject the Bible & its commands, & hold to the Salvation of all mankind. �58— R . R . ride At 10 A.M. we took the cars for Cleveland, where we arrd , at about 11 A.M. & must wait till 3 P.M. for a train to go East. It was wonderful to see how the foliage of the forests had put forth in two or three days past. It was beautiful to see the beds of blue violets spread along the forests. Prom the Depot of Cleveland, Abbie & myself went up to Cleveland city, one mile distant. Having procured some medicine for her, & news­ papers we returned. I gathered our baggage, from dift depots, into the Buffalo dep. & having a free ticket, from the assembly’ clerk, we took the cars at 3, P.M. When up at Cleveland, we stepped into the assembly, 5 min. before they adjourned. Cleveland, leaving for Westfield N.Y. Grattan, of Virg. was speaking in defence of slavery. he closed they adjourned. Mr. When We met bro. Spaulding at the door, who introduced us to his wife. We hurried down to the 1857 Cleveland Depot, & I had an hour to collect our trunks, &c. 59fc& R. R. ride from two dift baggage rooms, into the room of the Cleveland & Buffalo room - got trunks checked for Buffalo, carpet bag & Ya lisse for Westfield N.Y. - The servants of the Baggage room, where your effects are, take them to any other part of the Depot where we need them. About 2j P.M. all was bustle about the train - the Locomotive, R. Hilliard, was ready with 3 passenger cars - but so great was the crowd of passengers, that two more cars were added, & all were very full. At 3 P.M. we moved out of the Depot, & at 7”45 we stopped at Westfield N.Y., a distance of 125 miles, or over 26 miles an hour, including all stops. They did not allow a half hour, for tea, at Erie, as usual, on account of the condition of the Road, requiring slower driving - but some of the way we were most �Westfield certainly driving at the rate of 40 miles an hour. We greatly N.Y. at Mrs. admired the fine dv/ellings, beautiful land, & splendid forests Tinker's . of the Western Ohio Reserve. now fast thickening up. Penn, The foliage of the trees are As soon as we passed from Ohio into it was manifest, from the style of buildings. In Penn., we saw log houses, & some of them of very small dimensions. The same change is very manifest, as you pass out of Mich, into Indiana. When we reached Westfield, we learned, that Mrs. Tinker lived near half a mile from the depot. Abbie & I walked while Mrs. B. preferred to get into the omnibus, as it cost only 10 cts. We all soon found ourselves in the midst of old friends. Mrs. G. & her daughters, Mary, Abbie Marina & Charlotte Elizabeth were all the members of the family at home. They have, how­ ever, Mrs. G ’s father & mother here just now on a visit; also Mr. Theo. Beard principal, & Miss. Brainerd assistant teacher, of the Academy, boarding with them. The house is very pleasantly situated on Main St. is painted white, & two stories high. Westfield N.Y. Mrs. Tinker’s We arr^ at Mrs. T . ’s rather after sunset. Their house is 1857 In every part, we see signs of Tinker’s intellect, as if he rather large, & convenient has a kitchen, woodhouse, barn, &c. had but just departed - a large choice library in the dining room - glass front-on a cupboard bonnet case - a smaller book case also with a clock in the midst - two in the study one with a clock - a book case half up stairs - another at the top - Daguerreotypes in various parts spoke of the absent one - In various places hanging, were also seen specimens �• • • of neat penmanship & drawing by Joseph & Robert, whh seemed to say, that the genius of bro. Tinker still lived in his children. Abbie Marina, the youngest child but one, attends the Academy near, now 16. Wed. June 5^ This morning we looked a little over Mrs. Tinker's house, whh with nearly an acre of ground repairs, &c. cost him about 1200 dols. It was neatly carpeted, all over. There was a fine piano now in the study, at whh Abbie plays. In dift cases, we saw proofs of Tinker's industry. All his pamphlets, periodicals, &c. he had bound, using the paper covers for the sides, &, for backs turkey red. Late in the P.M. we went to the Daguerreotypist, to get our Ambrotypes, ours to be left, theirs to be taken to the Sand. Islands. We sat, but the artist’s materials were bad - so we must try again tomorrow. Thur. June 4 ^ We deferred going to Buffalo one day, on acct of the ambrotypes. Mary W. & Abbie M. with a company rode 20 miles, on an excursion, today. Myself, wife & Mrs. T. took a ride to view the town today. We were invited to tea at Rev. Chs P. Mussey's, son of Dr. R. D. Mussey. Besides at the party, ouselves. there were Mr. & Mrs. Skinner, Miss. Jarnagan x Mr. Beard & Miss. Brainerd. Mr. Skinner was a settled minister is now Cashier of the Westfield Bank. In our ride this after­ noon, Mrs. T. & I visited her husband's grave - I plucked two spires of grass to carry back to the Islands. a pleasant tea party at bro. Mussey's. for the weekly prayer meeting. We had This was the evening Mr. M. engaged me to talk �to them about what the Lord had done in the Sand. Isis, West field N.Y. Mrs. Tinker's 1857 whh I did. Those present seemed much interested - among others Rev. Mr. Mills, Baptist, min. of the place. Frid. June 5 ^ A pleasant morning. Ther, when I arose, 50 - but early it was said, some white frost was seen. Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Mills were invited in to take breakfast with us. were much pleased with them. We I called this morning to pay Mr. Palmer for our Ambrotype group, we three in it, to be given to sister Tinker - price $2., half or less than half what we paid at Middletown Conn. Abbie’s leather picture 50 cts. I next called at the Academy to see Mr. Beard - sat & heard a class in Thompson's arithmetic, for 15 min. - looked in upon Miss. Brainerd’s sch. a moment - next to Mr. Hinckley's to dine - he a lawyer - a pleasant interview - they made many enquiries about our Isis. When we returned to Mrs. T.'s Rev. Mr. Mussey & wife called at the door to say G-oodbye Mrs. T. rode with us to the Depot - we bid an affectionate adieu to the whole family. We left in a train of 8 cars, h m at 1”45 P.M. The country was more hilly than the Western Reserve, & did not look 60i& R . R so fine, nor spring so forward. In the Depot at Dunkirk, I met bro. Stillman, half a minute ride before the train was starting. We arr^ at Buffalo Dep. about 5 P.M. or earlier, & took an omnibus immediately to Jas J. Baldwin’s - They were in town - but Jimmey, grandson, showed us otir rooms. When Jas. & Candace came, they gave us letters N. Haven fr. D. Dwight^Henry, E m i . Mrs. Pogue, Mrs. Spooner, Mr. Bond, of the Islands, & from others in this country, for whh we were grateful - & especially for good news from our far off children. �Sat. June 6 ~ This was a pleasant morning, but really too cold for comfort - indeed in cousin James* parlor, we have had a fire of bituminous coal, all day, & found it very comfortable. Everybody is talking about the backwardness of the spring but they say, it is much the same as it was last year. This forenoon, I wrote a line to sister Tinker of Westfield, & a full letter to son D. Dwight, at New Haven, Conn. After dinner, I rode down into the city with cousin Candace, & Abbie - went first to the Post Office & deposited my letters. Buffalo, Then accompanied them to a shoe store & next to the bonnet N.Y. at Jas J. Baldwin’s maker’s, as the summer has come round, and a more light 1857 & airy article is needed for Abbie, though one wd think, even the winter article was light enough for summer. Rev. Mr. Kempshall has not returned fr. Lexington Ken. where he has gone to attend the old school Gen. Assembly. They applied to me to supply his place tomorrow; but I declined, as I have preached three Sabbaths in succession, & my head feels the need of rest. Still I find, that notice was given out, that I wd preach. But a counter notice was given. Sab. June 7 ~ Rainy this morning - but clear P.M. Nobody having been obtained to preach for Mr. Kempshall, the family went to Mr. Porter's chh, a little North - found bro. Spaulding, with whom I, was acquainted in Auburn Semy, in the pulpit He came & insisted on my sitting in the pulpit - & making the first prayer, whh I did. He seemed to be glad to meet me, (We had met at Cleveland) made a kind allusion to me, in his sermon, as having been engaged more than 20 years, in the misy work, at the Sand. Islands, & he thanked the Lord in his �closing prayer, that we had been allowed to meet again, after so long a separation. Bro. Spaulding preached a very good sermon from 2 Cor. 10:4, For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, &c. His introduction was on the nature of the warfare, & its universality - i, e, all must have a part in it, on one side or the other. The aggressive Chr of Xty - 2= the weapons. His genl heads - l3^. The nature & efficiency of Repeated a saying of Napoleon’s - viz. "The army whh stays within their entrenchments is beaten." He urged this young chh to try the full power of the Gospel, in aggressive advances on the world around. At 3 P.M. we all went to Mr. Kempshall’s chh, to hear Dr. Burtis. John 3:1. &c. He preached from 1 Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed, The love of God in giving his Son was, the theme.1. The greatness of the gift. 2. The manner of it. 3d Buffalo N.Y. at J. J.Bald­ win’s The chr of those on whom it was bestowed - & lastly, he dwelt, with much interest, on the fruits of God’s gift. At the close of the service, Cousin J. introduced me to Dr. B. who enquired 1857 after Messrs. Lyons, Hitchcock, &c. the Auburn students, who were mis’s in the Sand. Isis. Dr. Burtis left Auburn Semy in 1831 - had been a part of the time in Princeton Sem. In the evening, we went to hear Mr. Porter's farewell sermon to his chh & people. Missouri. He has accepted a call to St. Louis, The house was full. He gave a history of his coming to Buffalo, his labors, the chh, &c. 58 members in the chh. why he left Buffalo. There are now He gave no account of the reasons He seemed In feeble health. �Mon. June Cloudy, rainy weather. Rode after breakfast, with cousin James, & called first on Mrs. Eaton & daugr. She is the widow of Sylvester Eaton who first taught me Latin. They occupy two very good houses, & keep a large number of boarders. This is all their dependence for living. Mary, Mr. Eaton's only daugr, is a smart & healthy, girl, soon to be married, so rumor says. Mrs. Eaton .has two sisters in this place, Mrs. Thayer & Mrs. Strong. We next called at Mr. Walker's office, lawyer, to see Joseph E. Baldwin, son of Dr. Elihu Baldwin. He looks wonderfully like his father. We afterwards called, at the Bank, on Cyrus P. Lee, bro. of our worthy Chief Justice. He was very much delighted at meeting us - spoke of being disappointed in not seeing us, when we passed through the place, last Nov. call & see us. He promised to In the afternoon, I called on my cousin Elihu's daughters,, i, e, Mrs. Julia Ackley, Prances & Mary Baldwin, who all live together, & have their mother's mother Iving with them, now aged 90. Mrs. Ackley has charge of the principal Dept of the Female Academy whh is near by. Teus. June 9— Spent all this morning in writing to bro. Green at the Islands. I feel almost tired of this visiting, & long to be back at work among the Hawaiians. that I may soon realize these wishes. James down into the city. God grant, After dinner rode with After a business call or two, we went to the steam boat wharves - went on board the Steamer, Southern Michigan, 300 ft long, done off like a palace, �carpeted, richly - What splendid furniture, &c. Afterwards Buffalo, N.Y. Jas. J. we visited another similar boat, somewhat smaller - the first Baldwin’s 1857 probably cost $100,000. in Hudson River. These lake boats outdo all we see And yet who wd have thought, that the "New World", wd find its match in Buffalo? Size & splendor are the order of the times, in all water craft. As soon as we returned, myself, wife & Abbie started, in the buggy, to take tea at bro. Van Duree's - found all well - their five children, Cyrene, Mary, Asa Theodore, Grace & Flora, all well, & appear well. We had a pleasant visit, & reached home, at cousin's about 8, in the evening. Rev, Dr. Burtis* son & two daughters called last evening, & enquired for Abbie invited her to call & see them. W e d . June lO^k fire. Rather rainy, but warm enough to require no After breakfast, I rode down into the city with cousin James. He stopped at his son, Elihu’s office, while I took the buggy & went to the R. R. Depot & waited for the Westfield train, hoping to meet Mrs. Tinker & bring her up. came, but she was not there. The train On returning to the office, I found a letter from sister Tinker, stating that if we did not see her on Wed. (for she was not very well) we might enquire for their pictures, Daguerreotypes, at Danforth’s on Thur. In the afternoon, M r s . Ackley, (Julia Baldwin) & her sister Mary called. Towards eveing we called (Jas. & J) at Dr. West & at Mr. Clark’s, to find Mr. & Mrs. Winslow, of Ceylon, whom Mrs. Ackley had met in her school. But they had gone to Black Rock, on their way to Niagara Falls. Attended, in the evening, Mr. Kempshall*s lecture - He had �just returned from Lexington, Ken. where he attended the 0. S. Gen. Ass. & he gave some account of their doings. Thur. June 1 1 ^ Very rainy most of the day. I went down, in the forenoon, to the city - called at Elihu’s office - & afterwards on the family at the hotel where they boarded Mrs. Baldwin was a Beecher, a distant relative of Dr. Beecher’s family, a native of Durham, Greene Go. N.Y. One of her children, Mary, has had a fever for 20 days - a kind of typhoid fever, & the Doct. is giving her Quinine. In the afternoon, cousin Jas. brought in two enclosures for us, from Dwight, containing Buffalo, N.Y. cousin Jas. J. Baldwin’s. letters from the Islands; we had letters from Henry, Smi & Hattie, Mr. Bartow, Alexander, & one enclosed from Mr. Castle. We felt rejoiced to hear of the children to Ap. 8 ^ - Chs 1857 had left his work at Mr. Castle’s - the other 3 at Punahou. Cousin’s Jas. & Candace were about some of the day, extending invitations to the clergymen & their wives, to a ministerial party, this evening. They came at 5 & 6 P.M. Mr. Wright & his son, minister of Predonia - Mr. Rankin from Black Rock, Dr. Burtis & wife, Mr. Kempshall, & Dr. Chester, of this place, were present. It was a very social party - all seemed to enjoy themselves highly. At the close of the evening, Dr. Chester was called on to read a Chapter, & myself to lead in prayer; & so we separated. At the close of the evening, Dr. Chester spoke of the Anniversary at Auburn, whh occurs next week. Had I known this before, I wd have arranged to attend it. Now it wd be next to impossible. new laws." Their anniversary was formerly in August. "New lords, The �ministers present at this party were most of them acquainted with individuals of the Sand. Isld mission. Dr. Burtis with most of the Auburn students - his wife with Rev. John Diell - deceased - young Mr. Wright an Andover class mate with Mr. Damon, & Mr. Rankin with Alexr & L. Andrews. They all made many enquiries. Frid. June 12&& This was a blowing rainy day - I spent a little of the morning writing up back Journal - then rode down to Elihu's office, where I found a welcome & kind letter from bro. Benton. After our ride home, as Mrs. Burtis had told us, the evening before, that Mrs. Shepard, once a Sand. Isld misy lived in Buffalo, I went to search out her residence. Followed the directory, found where she had lived; but she had moved. I found the house, at length, & had a pleasant call. She & her only daughter, both rather on the invalid list, were all I found at home. They have a small wooden building, painted white - There was, in the parlor, a fine looking piano a hair cloth mahogany settee, & chairs of the same description. A dining room back, & small kitchen still back, with a sleeping room or two, seemed to make the whole house. died at 5 yrs old. Her son Darius The only son she now has, Philo Mills Buffalo, Laanui, about 30 years old, is cashier of the freight Depot cousin Jas. J. Baldwin's of the New York Central R.R. has about 12 or 1300 dols a 1857 year, & supports the family, & has been able to lay up something. About dark, Addison Hayes, from Durham N.Y. been to Wisconsin came in & spent the night. about people in Durham. We were able to learn many things �• • 4-Vv Sat. June 1 3 ~ • The wind S.W. today & the rain threatening. Mr. Hayes left us for Batavia, or that region, where his wife's friends live. He married the only daugr of Rev. Mr. Everet & her that was Betsey Post. I intended to have called on Dr. Burtis, this forenoon; but it was raining by spells, & I deferred it till after dinner. At 3 P.M. I went - did not find the Dr. at home - had a pleasant visit with his wife & eldest daughter. I apologized to them for Abbie's not coming with me, that she was not well, & promised, that we wd try to call, if possible, before we left town. After I left Dr. Burtis', I went to the R. R. Depot, & thence to the Post Office - & from thence home. This morning, Mary, the youngest daugr of Cousin Elihu W. Baldwin called, with an invitation from her sister, Mrs. Ackley, to us & Cousin Jas. to visit them this evening. enough. Myself & Mrs. B. went - Abbie not well Dr. Y/est, principal of the Female Academy was present - as was also Dr. Chester. Both apologized for their wives' not being present, that they were not well. Both made many enquiries about the Sand. Isis, i, e, about their productions, our food, mode of living, travelling, Govt, genius of the people, &c. I answered a multitude of questions; but shd have been delighted to have had even a few questions that w d have brought the moral & religious chr of the people. Dr. West invited me strongly to attend the examination of the Academy, whh commences on Monday. It was 11 o'clock, when we reached home. Sab. June 1 4 ^ A pleasant Sabbath day. All nature smiles '// �around, dressed in the gay robes of new born summer. The season is uncommonly backward, & the weather continues strangely cold. I sh think the years had changed from those of my boyhood, were it not for the constant remarks of those whose home is here. As no one has asked me to give them a misy sermon today, perhaps partly because I excused myself for want of health. I have been at leisure to go & hear whom I pleased. At 10-g A.M. Cousin James' family, wife & Abbie went to their Buffalo, N.Y. Cousin Jas J. Baldwin's chh, & I strolled down the city, until I came to Dr. Heacock's. I went in - found a seat near the door. dimensions, & pretty well filled. The chh was of moderate The galleries with two 1857 rows of seats round it were not crowded. The top of the chh, inside, was a high & heavy arch, with an arch over each window. The pulpit was a small round desk, on a moderately high plat­ form, settee seated. of singers. There is an organ, & next to no quire Like a majority of chhs these days; the congregation stand in time of singing, & sit in time of prayer. Two in­ fants were baptized at the commencement of the service. Dr. Heacock read, from the book, instructions, & promises for the parents, to whh they assented. in his arms; & baptized them. Then he took each child Without moving from the spot, he there offered up the Baptismal prayer. In all the services Dr. H. appeared moderate & solemn; & like a pious man. He preached from Heb. 6;12 - be followers of them who, through faith & patience, inherit the promises". not systematic or great. The sermon was good, It wd appear that he has talents - but dont give any force to his utterance most of the time. He spoke of the misy .cause as demanding men of faith; but he �n -5 did not utter a word of prayer for miss's. Indeed there is a wonderful want of misy spirit in the pastors, & chhs in this place. In the afternoon, I intended to have heard preacher Dr. Lord, who is said to he the only really able man in the place, though nearly all the Pres, clergymen in the place are ranked among D.-^.s - But his services commenced at 3 instead of 4, & were nearly closed, when I arrd - I passed on to Dr. Heacock’s & Thompson’s chhs - both were closed as was also Dr. Chester's when I passed it. I have been in no place; since I came to the U. States, where I have seen so much Sabbath breaking as there is in Buffalo. Probably most towns on the lakes, or the great central thorough fares, are much like it. Carriages are passing constantly through the streets, in all directions, walking parties also without number. Hundreds were lounging about the Court House green after the chhs were in - more people were seen in the streets & walks than you wd see on a week day perhaps - but the shops were closed & all other places whh are open other days. I am told, that among those who ride out, or walk, on sabbath are abundance of chh members, who are never disciplined for it. Buffalo, N. Y. J. J. Baldwin’s Buffalo is reckoned to contain about 100,000 people. are 7 Pres, chhs in it - 3 O.S. & 4 N, S. There are large 1857 Episcopal chhs - also Baptist, Methodist. Nearly half of the people are reckoned to be European, many Catholics. There There is a French Cath. chh & a German, the last the largest in the city. Mo n . June 1 5 ^ This morning I commenced a letter to son Henry. �• • • At 10 A.M. I went to the examination of the Female Academy & there I staid till 2 P.M. in Lat. Gram. The Latin classes were examined G. Nepos, Virgil & Horace. They appeared well. They pronounce the vowells according to the European languages. This is a flourishing Academy, under its excellent Principal, Dr. West, - it has 200 scholars. Dr. West delivers a course of 150 lectures, whh takes him two years. At evening I walked one mile over to bro. Van Duree'sx& returned'to tea. Teus. June 1 6 ^ I spent this morning in writing & in going down town - rode first with Cousin Jas. & bought an India Rubber j bag; on returning home, found, that the bag w not hold half our extra baggage, so I went to the maker & exchanged it for a large trunk, paying the difference. Mrs. B. & Abbie spent part of the time, in in repacking our baggage. I was, at at the same time, writing, while one or the other of them was talking to me, about §■ of the time. more in my quiet study at Lahaina. Oh, to be seated once It was very rainy all day, but, as we think of leaving tomorrow noon, it was necessary to keep going. At 5 P.M. we rode in Cousin James’ buggy, to bro. Van Duree's, one mile distant, & spent the night. Jas. B. Peter, a little grandson, rode with us to bring back the horse & carriage. We had a social time, bro. & sister V. wishing to make many enquiries. They have two young ladies in the family, one a teacher of music - also their five children, Cyrene, Mary, Asa Theodore, Grace & Flora, who all appear healthy & intelligent. Wed. June 17~ Still raining & thick cloudy. After a break­ fast of rice, coffee, bread & butter, maple sugar, & boiled tfil �• • eggs, & plenty of cheering conversation, about mis's & misy life, & the Am. Board, Dr. Anderson, &c. we spent an hour, in looking over bro. V.'s cabinet of minerals, shells, pre­ served birds, insects, &c. His beautifully mounted telescope cost some 5 or 6000 dols, the other school apparatus made it up to $13,000 - For this apparatus & the grounds, & putting up the two dwelling houses for school rooms & c . he says, he expended $36,000 - He gave us some spare minerals whh we j requested for our boys - He w much like a box of Hawaiian .Y.land shells, whh I encouraged him to hope, that our Henry wd Buffalo, at J . J . collect for him. He told Abbie, that he w send her three, Baldwin's 1857 either plants or shells, for every one she wd send to him, of Hawaiian productions. At 9 A.M. Mr. Van Duree harnessed his span of French ponies, & took us back to Cousin James' we Thur. June 18^ This morning the weather seemed fair, &„were rT ' • i i X all ready for a start. 61-St R.R. ride An omnibus was to come for us at 7 A.M. It did not come till almost 8 - 1 had started down to get something up, as we were to leave for Niagara falls at 9 A.M. I met the Hack, whh went up & took our trunks & us, first to the N.Y. Central Depot, & then failing to get my baggage sent forward, as I had been told w be done, we rode to the Niagara Depot, procured tickets for N. York, & got all baggage checked, all in a hurry. At 9 A.M. we were in motion - day or morning clear - We arrd at the Niagara Depot, 10 A.M. As soon as we cd arrange baggage, getting it all checked over to Rochester, Niagara , Palls, 2d visit. we got into a carriage, 8c rode around Goat, the part we had not visited before.- On reaching the bridge over the Am. side �//6 or ’’Hag's back," as it is called, we found a gate where every visitor must pay 25 cts. & then the place is free to him for the season. On the V/est side of Goat Island, we have a grand view of the Rapids, on the British side. In those rapids are, side by side, the three little Islands, called 3 sisters. d On the Am. side, are Morse Isl , & some others. j The Tower, below Goat Isl is the place where you have the Grandest view of the "Horse shoe", or British side falls. It was awful, because you are so near. with the tower, trembled. The whole solid rock, On returning to the Depot, I paid the driver his $>1. - Abbie & I then went down to the falls (Am. side) purchased some curiosities - saw the steamer, "New under , Maid of the Mist," running up as near the falls as she c x go safely. We hurried back, & just saved our passage, % before 62d R. R. ride one o'clock. Had a good view of Suspension bridge, 258 ft above the water. We arrd at Rochester, about 5 P.M. Mrs. B. & Abbie staid at Depot, while I went in search of Miss. Rochester, N.Y. Miss. Mary B. Allen's - Mary B. Allen, at Allen St. I found the house, not far off, & recd a kind invitation to take up our lodgings, at her house. I returned & conducted the ladies there. We had incidentally 1857 met Miss. A. at Wms College Commencement, the year before, & she had invited us to her house. She had a number of young lady boarders, & a girls school, of about 44 pupils. showed us all possible kindness, while we staid. They Near evening, I went out & found Prof. Dewey, conducted by young Mr. Allen. He was soon engaged with a class, & invited me to call the next morning at‘ 10. I did soon after that. In the evening, went �• • • to Mr. Newton’s, to a social gathering, for the purpose of acquaintance. Met Dr. Jas. B. Shaw, a very useful minister of the city, whom I had seen once at Auburn Sem. - also Mr. Thompson, a zealous man in Sab. schools, & many others. We had a prayer, in whh I led. Frid. June 19. It was a social time. After breakfast, went to the Depot to get valise & carpet bag - wished to select the checks myself - but the d savage baggage-master w not open the baggage room, unless I w let him have all the checks. went When he got them, he just ahead, taking off the checks of trunks & all other things, I remonstrating with no effect, & when it was done, cl he turned to me, & s there is your baggage, you can take it. I sd , I have no means of taking it away - wish it left here He replied, it will be at your own risk entirely. I had never, in all my R. R. riding, met with such unceremonious treatment before. Baggage-masters are often of a low class, but this man must be more degraded than most of his class. I went afterwards once or tv/ice to get my things checked & forwarded to Auburn; but all was in vain. Their orders were not to check any baggage, till the passenger was ready to take his seat in the cars. At 8 A.M. attended a Union Prayer meeting for all Evang. denominations in the city. It is continued for an hour, & held, at dift chhs, the same chh, each morn, of the week. At 10, I called on Dr. Dewey, at the Univ. building. me his fossils, from France, Penn. &c. He showed He 3 or 4 land shells fr. Sand. Isis - one, the A. Baldwinii, discovered two yrs ago. I gave him the name for it. He had a Lepido - fossil, of perhaps half a ton weight from Penn. He wished me to send �Rochester, N. Y. Miss Allen’s - him a box of our Haw. land shells, & some sea shells; & he 1857 & fossils, & help our Oahu to any such things that he can. will pay in any way we wish - will be glad to send me minerals Near 12, noon, I called at Fred. Douglass’ office - found him just returned from an Eastern tour, lecturing, &c. me to his daughter - darker than himself. worn - I asked about his paper. He introduced He looked care He sd , it went heavy. I paid him $2. for a yrs’ subscription &postage - papers to be sent from next Jan. He was not so genteel & affable, & suaviter in modo, as I had expected to find him - might have been different in different circumstances. Three of his boys (sons) were busy upstairs setting types, & his daughter directs all the papers. He did not seem acquainted with mail arrangements for the Sand. Isis - I must write him. Towards evening, young Mr. Allen accompanied me to Mr. Harvey Ely's - the family in whh Sami & Henry Whitney lived. Mr. & Mrs. Ely showed a deep interest interest in the Sand. Isis, made many enquiries about Henry Whitney, Mrs. Pogue, & c . &c. They informed me, that Sami had lately lost his wife, & that he was settled in New Bedford. I enjoyed my interview there very much. I met there a Mr. Duchine & wife, minister of Stockbridge, Mass. 8c also Prof. G. Dewey. Sat. June 2 0 ^ girls. Yest. P. M. addressed Miss. Allen's school of 44 It was pleasant, this morning, 8c we had decided to go on, to Waterloo, to spend the Sab. with my old classmate & chum, Dr. Gridley, though it w have been pleasant to spend it, in Rochester, & they had urged us so to do. At 8 A.M. we hurried to the cars, that we might have time to arrange all �• baggage. 63d R . R . ride • Checked our trunks & c . to Auburn - & a carpet & valise to Waterloo. At 8"45 the train started, only one passen­ ger car, & that absolutely stowed, passage way & all. For miles , 10 I & many others had to stand up - we then had a 2 car attached & all had seats. At the Depot, of Rochester, we met Dr. Shaw, whose wife came on, in the cars. I had much con­ versation with him, about the cause of religion in Rochester. He says, they are doing much in establishing Sab. schools, in the destitute parts of the city, & in all those schools, Waterloo, N. Y. at bro. Gridley they aim directly at the conversion of the children. He 1857 says those schools are emphatically the feeders of the chh. As certain as scholars enter certain classes, so surely they will be converted. He has 700 or 800 members in his chh. About 11 A.M. our train reached Waterloo, I had got the conduc­ tor to endorse our through tickets, & we stopped there. I inquired after Dr. Gridley, & was told, that he was in the train, fr. Geneva, & had just gone home, on foot. I followed & overtook him, & he returned with me to the Depot where Mrs. B. Sc Abbey were waiting. He procured a carriage, & we were soon on our way to his house. son only at home. We found his wife 8c youngest His oldest son, Samuel, is a hardware merchant, in Waterloo - His 2 son, Charles Cornelius, a partner with Sami, has now gone to New York to be married, 8c his father is to start on Mon. to New York, in order to marry them. Chs C. is a musician, & plays the organ, in the chh. Neither of his children are professedly pious. We enjoyed this meeting much, &, I believe, Bro. & sister Gridley enjoyed it as much as we did. on a salary of $800. They live in very comfortable style, �Sab. June 2 1 ^ It was quite rainy last night, & inclining to rain this morning. At lO-g- bro. Gridley preached from Luke The heavenly host praising God, for the Savior's birth. The chh is a fine building - v A seat 700 or 800 was very well filled. Isl At 5 P.M., I addressed the congregation, on the Sand. Mission. The audience seemed interested, I trust good was done; Bro. Gridley introduced me to many individuals of his flock. He thinks, he has one of the best congregations, for a country town, in all Western New York. Mon. June 22- Bro. Gridley expressed much regret, that he was obliged to leave, & could not enjoy a longer visit with us. He spoke kindly of my address to his people yesterday, said, it was the most interesting address his people had ever had from a misy, & he thought, they were interested. He s^,.if we c^ stay a few days longer, he wd have an evening lecture on the same subject. Waterloo & thence Auburn, N. Y. to the Depot. :° Bro. G. accompanied us, in the omnibus, As I was moving to the cars, I spoke of his editing Dr. Richards works. A He s , it was only a memoir & his lectures, in one volume, & if he had thought of it,he 1857 wd have given me a copy - if I wd meet him at the Auburn 64tt» R. ride Depot, tomorrow morning at 9, he wd hand me the volume. At pracisely ll|r A.M. we got on board, & moved away, with a loco­ motive velocity. I was now in a region, where I had been acquainted some. I had once been to Geneva, some miles West of Waterloo. We soon passed the little village of Seneca Palls; & soon after, the familiar scene of Cayuga Lake, & the l|r mile long bridge, were in full view. 12^- (noon), when we reached Auburn. It was about Mrs. B. & Abbie staid at �• • • the Depot, while I sought out the Miss. Oliphants. moved fr. the old spot. They had Miss. Sarah took me over to Mrs. Chase's, who had agreed to board & lodge us. I then returned to the Depot, & conducted Mrs. B. & Abbie there. a welcome, & sat down to a good dinner. We all found I had designed to make some calls this afternoon, but the rain poured down most of At Auburn, the afternoon. Miss. Sarah 0. came over, after dinner, the N. Y. at Mrs. Chase's first time she had met, with Mrs. B. or daughter Abbie. Near evening, we all went over to Miss. Oliphant's. ill, & we did not see him. Henry is quite The aged mother, of 87 years, came into the room, & also Miss. .Mary. the same as when I left them in 1830. Both appear almost I was astonished, that 28 years had made so little apparent change in them all. Henry had a blow, on his head, some yrs since, & his head is affected ever since. Jemima is dead. Robt also from intemper­ ance. Amelia mard Rev. Chs. Merwin & lives Georgetown Oh. has Leonard three children - Martha mar^ Rev.^McGlashant lives Weston N.Y. & has 5 children Schuyler Co. Richard lives in Oswego - John is clerk in the X Treasurer's office, in Washington, is kind & affectionate, but not a professor of religion. on one point. Mary may be called deranged She thinks evil spirits are harrassing her, employed by Papists. Auburn looks finely - it looks natural - but the city is extended, & vacant places are every where built up more compactly. The streets are named, & it has a popula­ tion of about 10,000. The Rail Road comes in from the V/est, State at the S. E. corner of the prison, & goes out to the Northward. Auburn Teus. June 23Rainy last night, but pleasant this morning. N.Y. at Mrs. Chase's After breakfast, Mr. Axtel & myself took a walk - We went �• • • ' Sem. to the Chapel - It is neatly furnished with chairs, &c. & carpeted - has a fine set of misy maps, Sand. Isis, among the rest. We had not time then to look father, but went to the Depot to meet bro. Gridley - A little after 9 A.M. the train came - We met him at the stern of the stern car, & he handed me the memoir of Dr. Richards, whh I was glad to get. I re­ turned to Mrs. Chase's - found Dr. Ball, who mard Mrs. C's daug£ - He called last night, & had now come with horse & waggon to get up such baggage as we needed - We brought up 3 articles & left 4. Soon after Capt. George Crocker called - He lives 2 miles out of town - looks natural, only he has become some bald. It was exceedingly pleasant to meet so good a man, who had often been at our house in Lahaina. It is, he says, 18 years since he last saw us there. At 11, I went to the Bank & met Mr. Seymour who seemed glad to see store me & we had a pleasant interview - called at Mr. Steele’s but he had gone to dinner - returned home & dined. Mrs. C. has a large number of boarders - Messrs. Dewitt, Axtel & Norton, of the Theol. Semy - Mr. & Mrs. Sheffield, he a merchant & she has a grand daugr, Emily, daugr of Dr. Shaw, of Rochester. In the afternoon, I called again at Mr. Steele’s store ) he gone to funeral of Mr. Bronson, lawyer - soon returned is the same lovely Christian yet - grown old as bro. Seymour has. Prom thence, I called on Dr. Hall, & delivered bro. Gridley’s letter. & dressed up. He was at work in his garden - but came in He proposed to take me over the Sem. Many rooms are ■unoccupied - those in order are very neat - all carpeted the Lib. cabinet, & c . are in the upper story of the West buildings - �• • • as are also the Senr & Middle recitation Rooms. The Junr room & Reading Room in the 3d story of the middle building. Hall is a very affable, & unassuming man. to the Post Office. morrow evening. Dr. We walked together He invited us to take tea with them to­ Mr. Steele had invited us to dinner or tea - the former we accepted. W e d . June 24 Miss. Sarah Oliphant & her adopted daugr, called our X. visit there, as Capt. Crocker had come in, & proposed, that we last evening. We sent word to Dr. Hall, that we w d defer go out two miles, to his house, at 2 P.M. & the day was pleasant 8c favorable for such a ride. We proposed also to visit the Auburn, State Prison, this forenoon, & therefore I went in search of N. Y. at Mrs. Chase’s a carriage for Mrs. B. called at Mr. Steele’s store. He re1857 fered me to Dr. Ball or Mr. Seymour. The Dr. had not brought his waggon in, & Mr. Seymour's barn being burnt he kept his horse in the country - but at Mr. S's (Bank) I met Mr. Gosse, who has been a benefactor of Auburn Haw. Mis's - He offered to go with his waggon, & take Mrs. B. to the prison at 10^-. Mr. Axtel kindly accompanied us, as he is a kamaaina. We had to wait 20 min. for the time when a guard wd go the rounds. All things looked quite natural to me - the keeper at the front gate - the heavy keys & bolts signs of sin. We followed the keeper through shops, much as they were 28 yrs ago a long carpet weaving shop was new - They have steam 8c water power there to aid. After going through all the shops, we went through the dining hall - dinner was ready, 8c we took our stand on the back verandah to see all the files of prisoners marched in to dinner. At a given signal, the marching began. �There are 684 prisoners - the students of the Sem. keep up the Sab. school - Rev. Mr. chaplain. a methodist is the When we left, Mrs. B. & Abbie took a carriage to Dr. Steele's, & I walked there. & bro. S. accompanied me home. ful time. I first went to the store, We had a most social & delight Bro. Steele is the same meek, humble, careful, tender, earnest Christian that he was 30 years ago. also appears to be a good woman. His wife She came here first, from Philadelphia, 1832, & was married & settled here in 1834. He had two wives before, but lived with each only a short time Altie, a daugr, They have five children -Jrv.Richard, with one arm, now in Union College, neither pious, Charles Finney, 17 years, pious, a • member of the chh, Joseph, pious, & Mary, a daug- - Bro. S. sd , such were his feelings for his son in Col., that he felt, if the son were not converted, he must give up his own hope. At 2-g- P.M. Capt. Crocker came with his carriage, & took us all out 2 miles N. to his house to spend the afternoon. Ball also took out Mrs. Chase & Miss. Oliphant. pleasant time. Dr. We had a Capt. C. is an elder in the first Pres, chh, & appears just as he did, 18 yrs ago, when he last visited Lahaina. He has 8 children, 2 sons in California, 2 in Wis. (Beaver Dam, & c . & 4 at home, viz. Elizabeth, John, Thomas & Calvin. Capt. C. brought us home at 8 P.M. a lecture by Fred. Douglass. I went in to hear I was late - He was discussing Auburn N. at Mrs. Chase's - the late decision of the Sup. Court, of U.S. He uses lan­ 1857 refined, especially considering his entire want of early guage very appropriately, & his language is very elevated & advantages. He closed at half past nine. a Hell black system. He called slavery �Thur. June 25^ i called at Dr. Hall's to see If we shd dine with them, as we had failed of being there at tea yesterday. He had sick headache, & so we gave up our visit there. Mr. Gosse kindly, sent his horse & carriage for us to ride where we chose. Bro. Seymour came & drove us to the Port Hill Cemetery, & all round its winding paths. It is on the cite of an old Indian Port & Mound, & is full of romantic Mounds, beautifully wooded over. Near the entrance is a high stone built monument with this inscription - "Who is there to mourn for Logan."? Most of the monuments are neat, & in fine taste. Mr. Seymour was too busy to ride with us to call on the Miss. Howards, sisters of Mrs. Hitchcock, & so Miss. Mary Jane Oliphant was our guide, & I driver. They were not more than a mile from Auburn centre, in a neat white house, flower garden in front. Two only of the sisters, Diana and Helen, were the ones living there - one is living with the mother & bro. at Owasco. much. They were gratified at our call, & we enjoyed it As we returned, we stopped at the Semy - looked at my three rooms, & then took a look at the chapel. The Sem. has an Ivy, as Dr. Hall s^, of the regular Apostolical Suc­ cession - i, e, it was brought fr. the chh of the Arch Bishop of Canterbury Eng. to Mr. Croswell, N. Haven Ct. & Covers his chh, & thence to Auburn, front of the Semy. It is spreading over the whole We returned, dined - At 2 P.M. I called on Dr. Huntington, & delivered a letter from Cousin Jas B., of Buffalo. Dr. H. was very affable - made enquiries about the diminution of population in the Islands - support of Miss's, &c. He s^-, there were very few of all the clergymen, �• • • in this land, who cd live on their salaries - that, in our cities, a clergyman, with a family, cd not live on $2000 a year. Half past three, we started, in Mr. Gosse's two, one- horse carriages, for his residence, 2 miles up Owasco river, on the East side. He has a fine house, garden & farm, all whh cost him some $18,000. We met there. Mr. & Mrs. Gosse & Auburn, N.Y. 3 children, his partner,in the bookstore, Mr. Williams, Miss. Mrs. Chase's Oliphant & Mrs. Chase went with us, & we had a pleasant visit. 1857 Thur. We returned before sunset, to attend the evening prayer meeting, a m'g held in each of the chhs - I went to the Session house of the lSi chh, where Dr. Condit presided. They called on me for remarks, whh I made, on the Sand. Isis, on our labors, success, &c. Frid. June 2 6 ~ We were to have gone this day, at 11 A.M.j but Abbie had engaged the dentist to do some work, & it cd not be finished till P.M.; so we deferred going till tomorrow at 9 A.M. At about 10, I called on Dr. Mills - laid aside mostly from age - He shows the effects of age - but his mind appears to be clear. versation. He is 71. We had much interesting con­ At 11^ I returned & dropped into bro. Steele's. He insisted on my going home to dine with him whh I did. I feel in the region of pure religion, when I am with him. At 5|r P.M. we all went & took tea with bro. Seymour, in the back room of the Bank. He is now about 66 years of age - has now been cashier of the Bank, on the same spot, for 40 years. He appears somewhat stinted or dwarfed, & crooked-back, as if deformed; I have no recollection of his appearing thus formerly - but he is a devotedly pious man - he has become �• • • wealthy, & Is a large owner in the Bank. He was once attached to a young lady, In Goshen, Con. but she declined his offer, & he has never been married. A sister has kept house for him, but she has now gone home to Ohio. After tea, we returned home, & had a call from Mrs. Steele (Miss. Knowles of Phil.) & her lovely daughter, Altie. She sd , if we were ever in Auburn again, we must make a home with them; but we parted with them, without the expectation of ever seeing their faces again. Bro. Steele promised to send me his daguerreotype, & I left our address with him. 4- Sat. June 27— This morning was warm, & pleasant. We tooke leave of most of the boarders after breakfast - Mr. & Mrs. Sheffield manifested much interest in us - Mr. Axtel also, who has done no little to make our stay pleasant. I went over to Miss. Oliphant’s, who lives on the opposite side of William S t . Henry, Mary & the old lady came into the room - At their request, I engaged in prayer with them, & we parted. health is poor,’ from an injury on the head. Henry's Mrs. Oliphant is feeble from age, (87 yrs) & Mary may be called deranged Leaving Auburn, for Marcellus. Sarah has a great task on her shoulders, the care of the whole but fortunately she has very good health. Pr. Miss. O.'s I went in search of a carriage for my wife, & baggage. At half past 8, we w e r e all on the way having bid adieu to Mrs. Chase who has been abundantly kind, & her grand daugr Emily Shaw - Miss. Sarah Oliphant her adopted daugr, Mary Jane & Emily S. w e n t to the Depot - Mr. Dewitt came there also helped us on the car, & gave us many good wishes - �• 65— R. R. ride. • At 9”15 or 20, we were on our way. I had no little trouble to learn where to check my baggage, as there were two stations in Camillus, N. of Marcellus. I checked for Camillus - but, on the way, learned, that Marcellus station was the right one, & went into the Baggage car, & got all changed. ing at the station, we found all our trunks, &c. On arriv­ In the platform - The baggage master made a mighty fuss, when he found, I was to leave the trunks on his hands a few days. V/e took only a valise & carpet bag. An omnibus was waiting &, for 15 cts each, we were carried 3 miles, to 9 mile creek, & set down at the gate of Henry G. Kennedy, who married Julia Gangs. - I met Julia between the gate & door - 8 yrs when we sailed for the Pacific - now a woman but she told me her name, (her smiling affectionate face wd almost have told it) - & she called me Cousin Dwight. We all met a most hearty welcome. Soon Mrs. Tompkins, wife of the clergyman came in, with Rev. Mr. Van Deuse, a Dane, who had come from Auburn to preach, on the Morrow, as Mr. Tompkins was absent as a Del. to the General association of Maine. Soon Aunt Bangs came - had walked down fr. home, half a mile - Cousin Sarah also, wife of Franklin Bangs came in also: - I had once seen her, when she was Miss. Carrington, sister of Dr. Teft’s wife. them all. We were happy to meet When dinner was ready, & we had sat down, uncle Marcellus, at Mr. Kennedy»s Bangs came in - He & aunt look quite natural, though they have 1857 grown old some. Aunt B. is 76 yrs old, & uncle is 78 - but we have seen no one of our friends, so advanced, who retains so much vigor of body & mind as they do. My mother is 78; but she is feeble compared with aunt Roxana, & has none of her �• • cheerfulness. • But my mother has gone through a world of trouble, the tragic death of Porter, sudden death of father, deaths of Seth, Ruth & Harriet, in succession, & the care of herself & her small means, were all enough to have broken down the stoutest constitution. There was one other who had called at Mr. Kennedy's, & was at dinner with us. Mr. John Henry Platte, of this place, who had been two whaling voyages in the Pacific. He was first in the ship Morea, & next in the Liverpool. He was of a good family, & appeared to have maintained a good chr - He is to go, on Monday, to New Bedford to make arrange­ ments for a new voyage. He had been at Lahaina, & called at our house, since we left it, & we took great interest in making enquiries of him. At evening we moved over to cousin Sarah's, wife of Dr. Franklin Bangs, where we lodged. Sab. June 2 8 ^ This morning it was rainy, & we feared a wet, day - but it did not prove so. According to arrangement with Mr. Van Deuse, he preached at half past 10 - & I addressed the congregation, at 1 P.M. His sermon was quite respectable, & his pronounciation generally plain. this land. He has been 4 yrs in I addressed the congregation for about 50 minutes - I had ordinary freedom, & the audience, whh was pretty full, I think, was somewhat entertained. After service, we all came home with uncle Bangs. Mon. June 2 9 ~ night. This was a soaking rainy day from morning till We expected to have accomplished something in way of visiting - but went no where, & no one came to see us. Middle of afternoon, I went across the road to the school of cousin �Mary Elizabeth Hopkins. I was much entertained with the new style of conducting a common school. There was a pleasant intermingling of studying, reciting, singing, questioning Marcellus, on various matters of science, &c. much calculated to make the Onandaga Co. at uncle Wm. school room an inviting place. There were 40 scholars, mostFreeman Bangs' ly small. They used Sander's Spelling book. 1857 Teus. June 50 for showers. Somewhat clear this morning, & yet it bids fair After breakfast, uncle B. went, in the wagon^ to the village, to bring up our things, & also his daugr Julia, who is spending, the day at her father's - I wrote to Dwight, (letter also addressed to bro. Robinson) requesting any letters there may be for us at Bridgeport to be forwarded to me at Troy, N.Y. Some part of the day I have spent in writing up my Journal, for three or four days past. Julia (Mrs. Kennedy) came up, in the morning, & it made the old homestead seeme quite natural again. Sarah, i, e, Cousin, Dr. Franklin's wife spent the afternoon with us. Elizabeth drove them both home, in the one horse wagon, at evening. At one o'clock P.M. there was a funeral, in the neighborhood, of a young woman - Miss. Loomis - q,uite a long train of carriage passed in procession, going to the grave. This morning, & till 2 P.M. was clear, &, by 3, rain was pouring - farmers are tired of seeing rain. Wed. July 1 ^ Rain falling all day, & so uncle Bangs & we c not go to uncle Johnson's, as we had planned to do. We had been invited to dine at Cousin H. T. Kennedy's, & take tea at Cousin Sarah B. Bangs' - As the rain held up a little near noon, we went & had a pleasant dinner party at Mr. Kennedy's - �/ present, uncle & aunt B. we three, &c. At tea, Sarah had the j same company, & gave us the 2 nice dish of strawberries we have had this year - the first at Aunt Bangs’, partly from the garden of Cousin Julia. Rain commenced a little - I, uncle, aunt, & Elizabeth Hopkins rode up - next load, Eliz. Abbie & Walter Hopkins; Mrs. B., from fear of the rain, staid with Cousin Sarah B. Bangs. Thur. July 2- Still sin appearance of more rain. Yesterday I commenced a letter for daugr Emily, at the Islands - finished it, this morning - & put it into the office. At 9 A.M. uncle So myself rode to the village, & learned, that cousin Sophronia Booth, (whose son Walter arrd yest.) & her daugr Harriet, teacher of music at Oxford Pem, Semy, Ohio, had just come in from Syracuse. The wagon took them, & Mrs. B. up to uncle Bangs, &, when it returned, uncle & I went a mile or more South to uncle Johnson’s - Pound him & aunt Nancy, and their son Frederic (who is rnar^- & lives in the house) all well. Marcellus at Uncle Bangs’. Franklin, a. son, mard & lives nearly opposite - Henry, a son, 1857 mar^ & lives in Mich. Chauncey, unmar^-, 30 yrs old, lives at home. Jerome, once at Lahaina, not been heard from, in some 13 years. I promised to enquire after him, at the Islands. Harriet mar^ lives at Ithaca - Maria, mar'3' lives somewhere in Ohio. Electa mard , not heard from in some time & supposed to be dead. We staid about 1^- hours - I gave them some wholesome advice, & we took our leave. but acknowled a lack of piety. Both appeared well, We returned to the village, calling, for a few minutes at Rev. Mr. Parsons’. We called at Mr. Kennedy’s, & brought up Cousin Julia & daugr Abbie. �• • • Cousin Sarah walked up, in the afternoon, & we had the whole at tea - a pleasant party. We have enjoyed much our meetings with friends in this place. Frid. July 5^ Having made all things ready, we hid adieu to 'aunt Bangs & Eliz. Hopkins who went into her school, & went down to Mrs. Kennedy's - There we took dinner, & at 12^ noon, the OmnibUs took us to the R. Road. Found that our baggage whh we left at the Depot had all been sent as stray baggage to Albany, because it had been left over 5 days in the Depot, we having been detained by the rain storm. 66kk R. R. ride Hurried into the cars, .& were soon at Syracuse - hired an omnibus for 50 cts to carry us to corner of Mulberry & Castle Strs, where we found the house of Uncle Elizur Hall. His wife was at home - he gone to the city to sell strawberries, of whh his garden is quite full. His wife was picking over, & 6 girls were picking, in the garden, all preparing for the 4— - Uncle E. aunt, & their son, Henry Ludlow, make the whole family. Their eldest Mary daugr^ar^ a Mitchell & lives in Miss, the 2d , Frances, Dr. Smith, of Manlius - the 3, lives near St. Paul's in Minesota. Mr. Bradley, who Uncle E. is 74 yrs old, 8c feeble, though he keeps at work all day. Both seem pious, 8c all the house & yard are well regulated. We found much there to us glad, that we had called. Sat. July 4 ^ There was great preparation to celebrate the day, in Syracuse - & plenty of noise in the city. We were quite willing to get away from it, & at 9 A.M. took cars for Whitesborough, where we arrd about 11 - went to the house of Rev. �• • Beriah Green, bro. of Mr. G. at the Isis. 67 R. R. ride - He with his daugr Clara, & grandson, Beriah Underwood, had gone to Utica, to see the Celebration - they returned at 3n15 P.M. & in 25 Whitesboro. at M r . Green's - min. he left to spend the Sab. at Canestota. 1857 things, like his bro. Jonathan. great cordiality. Appears, in some Mrs. G. had rec^- us with Weather pleasant. They live in a neat & pleasant style, with garden, & all things well regulated about the house. Sab. July 5 ^ Mr. Williams, merch^, of Utica, who mar^ Ruth Green, & his wife came home to spend the Sab. - None of the family went to meeting. Mrs. B. was ill, & Abbey tired out - So I went alone to Rev. Mr. Hubbard’s chh. door, & gave me a seat. He met me at the Abbey went with me in the afternoon, & we sat in Rev. Phinehas Camp’s slip. Mr. H. has urged me to preach in the afternoon, but I declined, not being as well as usual. In the evening, however, I addressed the Mon. Con­ cert for an hour or more. Rev. Mr. Washington, a col^ cler­ gyman, was present, to get aid for an African chh in Utica A cont. of $5. was taken up for the object. Mr. Hubbard & others were interested in my statements about the Sand. Isis. ? ? M o n . July 6-kk- Rev. I. P. Hubbard, offered his v/aggon, (buggy,) & Rev. P. Camp, his horse for us to ride to Clinton to visit self & Abbey Cousins - Wevstarted about 4 o'clock - & reached Cousin Dwight Bangs' at 5§ P.M. His wife Maria Stone, that was, rec^ us with a warm harted welcome - He was gone. His son, Chs, got in with us to guide us f of a mile, to Rev. Salmon Strong another cousin. On the way, met Cousin Dwight, who exchanged seats with his son, & rode with us to Cousin Salmon's, in- �sisting, that we sh go back & spend, the night with him. We found Mr. Strong's house, (whh was a mile East of the Colleges) locked up - nobody at home. Bangs'. So we turned back to Cousin D. They were delightfully situated, in a fine house - it was pleasant to meet & renew old acquaintance, & we sat up till 11 o'clock. Teus. July 7 ~ After breakfast, the weather was fair & we, with Cousin D. rode to Cousin Strong's - met him on the way. shd have known him anywhere. I Twenty yrs had made him a Clinton, little older - but he is not much changed. Cousin Bangs D . P . Bang's & Salmon & wife & all, were for sending me back to get my wife, of whom Strong's &c. they had rec a favorable account from sister Sophronia, 1857 where both of them had been a fortnight before. We found Cousin S's wife appearing much as formerly - Their eldest son, Addison K. Strong, a useful preacher, in Monroe, Mich. & the youngest, Edward, a hardware merch in Cincinnati - both mar^ & have children. Cousin S. & wife manifested great interest in me & Abbie, & regretted not seeing Mrs. B. After sitting an hour, Cousin Dwight drove us to Mrs. Dibble's, within one quarter of a mile of the College. Mrs. D. invited us to dinner, & we were to bring Joseph E. Tinker with us. We went to the Colleges - found Mr. Tinker - He took us to the Observatory not occupied, though their $10,000 Telescope had once been mounted. He took us also into one of the Soc. libraries, where we saw some likenesses, of Presidents & others. Cousin Dwight left us, & we soon returned to dine with Mrs. Dibble. Most things about the Colleges look much out of repair. Three Professorships, it is said, are endowed, & some of the �Professors have recd nothing for 3 yrs. but a new Pres, is not yet appointed. Dr. North has resigned, We had a social dinner party - Mrs. D . ’s mother lives-with her - she has a pleasant place. At 4 P.M. I walked to cousin Strong’s. some smart showers, was to come for us, 8c We had had so Abbie waited for Cousin Bangs, who at 4 - He came at 5, & went for Abbie - but we had finished tea, when she came, & we all rode to Mr. Bangs'. We had a visit at Cousin S . ’s, whh did us all good, short, but pleasantly reviving old times. Cousin S. walked quite to Mr. Bangs, whh is 2 miles from College, to see us off. Abbie ate in haste, & we took our leave of these kind friends, promising to write them all, whh we must do. sd , send me a box of shells. Little Charles It was a little rainy, but we rode to Whitesboro, taking a straight rout over the hills, 8c arriving at dusk. Mrs. B. had been spending the day at At WhitesMr. Camp’s, but Mr. Hubbard kindly took the carriage 8c brought boro, Rev. Mr. Hubbard*s, her back. We spent the night with them. 8c leaving. ^ Wed. July 8— News had come of Gov. Marcy’s very sudden death, 1857 68t& R. R. ride. 8c this day at 12 or 1 was the time for the funeral. rl We sh be in Albany to see the procession. We enjoyed our visit much at Mr. Hubbard’s - a worthy couple. Gathering up our light things, we went over to Mr. Green’s, & packed up carpet bag 8c valisse whh Mr. Green kindly wheeled on a barrow to the Depot. Mr. G.'s 8c Mrs. Hubbard, Jane 8c 8c they, with Mr. Green the little bro. came over to Mr. 8c grandson, accompanied us to the Depot - where we met Sami Tinker. Utica. Soon the whistl-e rang, 8c He had walked out from we hurried on board, at 10”15 - �# ' 3‘ itary & in 7 min. were in Utica - There were two mil. companies in two cars, waiting to be towed to Albany to attend Gov. Marcy*s. funeral. One was an artillery co. & the other called continentals, dressed in short breeches, like the olden men of olden times. We had a pleasant time, running down generally on the N. side of the Mohawk, while the canal runs on the South side, & we arrCL Albany at 3 P.M. When we arrd, the sides of State Street & Broadway were crowded with people waiting to see the procession. We placed ourselves at Stanwix Hall on Broadway & had a good view of the whole, & Albany, it was sd , never saw the like before. The long procession, consisted of Uniform Companies, Masons, odd fellows, fire companies, &c. with bands of music, at such long intervals, that the playing of one w<3- not interfere with another. from the Troy Cornet Band. The best music I heard, was A high bearskin cap distinguished some of the uniform companies. The whole procession, it was s^ occupied about 55 minutes, in passing. After the procession had passed, the immense side walks crowds dispersed - the mourning drapery, black & white, hanging from the houses, was allowed to remain. We & a vast crowd, rushed to the Perry boat, connecting with the cars for Troy. I had two heavy articles to carry, & cd not look after Mrs. B. & Abbie, as I must get my luggage into the hands of the baggage man & car. This done, I rushed into the cars. But they, it seems, not knowing the relation of the Perry boat to the cars, entered the Albany, Marcy1s funeral, Troy, Dr. Winslow's - was in the forward car. 1857 asked, where is your wife & Abbie? ticket office, supposing, I shd be there for tickets. I Fortunately I met Dr. V/inslow, who I s^, somewhere in the cars; �he gave me his seat, introducing me to Dr. Gary, of Troy, while he hurried through the cars to find them. saying, they were not in the tain. He quickly returned, At that instant, the train was starting, & I saw Abbie running on the platform, looking rather wild, I thought. 69kb R. R. ride Dr. W. immediately jumped off the train, & s^ he w d stay back & accompany them. I went on & they were obliged to recross the river, & to take the omnibus up, on the West side of the river. they came an hour after. ment for us. I arr^ at Dr. Winslow's at 5^ P.M. - The blunders made plenty of amuse­ We met a warm reception at Dr. Winslow's - from Mrs. W. Charlie, Elizabeth, Maria & Frederick, Miss. Dillaye, a teacher from Phil, was there. Thur. July 9 ^ We had a most pleasant visit. This morning, as well as yest. showed, that summer heat had come. Dr. W. & I went to the Depot, & got my baggage - We afterwards called at Gen. Wool's - he had command of the procession yest. & was now at home. He rect­ us kindly - Soon M r s . Wool came in - a lovely woman - also Mrs. Hart & her husband. Mrs. Wool told me, that they saw, in the papers, that our son had gained the 1— Astronomical prize in Yale Col. - Dr. W. had informed me of it before. At evening, we attended, by invitation, a party at Mrs. Willard's, the renowned teacher of the Troy Female Semy. tea, or at 8 o'clock-. We went after Tea & coffee, & refreshments were prepared in a side room, to whh all went who wished. Dillaye took cold water instead of coffee - so did I. Miss. Mrs. Willard was very sociable - M r s . Roland played & sang most sweetly - Rev. Mr. Smith, the fam. Episc. Min. was present, with a broken kneepan. Mr. Olin, member Elect of next Cong. �was there. I talked with him about the Treaty, the Sand. Isis need with U. S. There were two there of the name of Wil­ lard, not near relations of Mrs. Yif's - also many others, middle aged & young. We had a social evening. Many enquiries were made about the Sand. Islands, whh are answered with great Troy N.Y. cheerfulness. At midday, we attended an examination of the Dr. Winslow's Rensalaer Institute, whh was occupying many days, this v/eek & 1857 next. Charlie Winslow, I heard pass a good examination in analytical chemistry. This was a peculiar examination. A small parcel of some mineral substances were given to each of a dozen scholars. Every one had a dift material, & they were required to sit down, with their blowpipes, & tell what simples were contained in their several specimens. Their analyses were generally very satisfactory. Frid. July lO^k This was the day we were to leave. was oppressively warm. The weather Dr. Winslow & Maria left very early in the morning for Geneva, where Maria was to stay awhile, & the Dr. wd return in five days. We had been disappointed, in not receiving letters at Troy, & so I made one more trial, at the Post Office, this morning - but found nothing. 7 0 ~ R.R. ride. At 11 A.M. we took the cars for Albany. - crossing the Ferry at that place. I called at B. P. Johnson's, secy of the N.Y. State Agr. Soc. & procured a letter to Mr. Manice, near Jamaica, L.I. who is famous for the grape culture, I called also at the office of Mr. Pettengill, Agt of A.B.C. &c. but he was not there. I spent much time in trying to arrange to take passage on the river - got out our trunks, &c. whh had been sent on as stray, when they were not astray - got bag- �gage checked for the Hudson River R. R. At evening, Mrs. B. & Abbie went on board the Hendrick Hudson, & arrd at N.Y. 6 next morning. After they were gone, I enquired the way to Edward Hand’s who mar^ Betsey Thompson - both once pupils of mine. Pound both at home & glad to see me. His bro. John came in the evening, another pupil, all very young when we left for the S. Isis. lives with John. The Hand's father died - & their mother Mrs. Young & her sister Sarah, who was living with her 2d 'husband, were living near Joliet in 111. 7/e talked over Durham folks 8c old times till after 10, & then retired. I did not sleep much, as I must be on hand, at the Perry boat at 4n45 in the morning. I was very tired, & was much afraid, I shd oversleep, if I slept, at all. Edward Hand has been in the comptroller's office. Albany, leaving for New York. Sat. July 11— I arose soon after 3 o'clock - & was down at the Perry soon after 4 - All was bustle about the wharf, Depot, &c. Immense loads of trunks, &c., on loaded wagons, 1857 destined for the cars. 71— R. ride. At 4”50 the boat started -8c at 5n15, from Greenbush our train of five or six cars were moving^. They drive rapidly on this road - We made more than 30 miles an hour, on this road, including all stops. It was a mail train - & stopped 10 min. for lunch & 10 for breakfast, averaging about 36 miles, while running for the whole distance, 144 miles^. We reached N. Y. at 10. Once in the city, horses were attached to the cars. When they came over against the Collins Hotel, I jumped off, & went to Dr. Bangs', where I, found Mrs. B. & Abbie. ful ride on the cars. bank of the Hudson. I had a delight­ It was pleasant to follow down on the Oh what scenery I Occasionally, we were �hid in the bushes, or behind the rocks, 8c then all the ’glories of Hudson river scenery wd burst on your eyes, in an instant. Five times we were buried in a rocky tunnel, & the ringing, while passing these tunnels, was such, that my ears wd ring awhile after we had passed out. This road appears a substantial one, & is, as I shd judge, well managed. now sat down to plan - 8c We concluded, while I went to the Chambers St Depot for our baggage, Dr. Bangs was to accompany Mrs. B. & Abbie to the New Haven Depot, corner of Canal St. way. 8c Broad­ There we ticketed Mrs. B. & A. &, by paying 50 cts extra, for excess of baggage, we got all checked for Bridge­ port. Dr. B. then returned, 8c we got into an omnibus, for Mr. Dodge's residence on Madison Avenue. gone, 8c Steward, James, whole house. 8c All the family were many workmen were repairing the The family were at a country residence, 11^ miles from the city, on the Harlaem R. Road. We got some 4-V) articles left there, 8c then went to the N.H. Depot, at 27— st. near whh the trains take the locomotive. It wd be 2 hours, (i e 4 P.M.) when the next train w^ go to New Haven so I left them & went to the Bib. House - Mr. Merwin was out of town. Secy Wood gone for 2 weeks; so I went to 130 Green St. to see Mr. Hallock - he not at home - Next I returned to Dr. Bangs' St. 8c Found him got directions for Henry A. Cooley's 103 Kings 8c two daughters at home - most of the family gone up the river. the 3- were at home. Miss. Mary Eliza, the eldest, Dwight Henry, who has a wife had gone up to Orange Co. 8c w^- be back on Mon. 8c Margaret, 8c one child, Mrs. Cooley 8c �New York, at Henry A.Cooley's1857 the three youngest children were at Greenville, Greene Co. I took up my residence with them for the sabbath. Sab. July 12— Weather getting excessively warm. I went with the family, 10^- to the Spring St. chh, Dr. Campbell’s, & heard an able sermon from Dr. Styles, of N. Haven, on the text, 11What shall it profit a man, if he gain the ?/hole world lose his own soul" &c. Care, labor, soul, that it might be saved. troduced me to Dr. Campbell, 8c 8c expense bestowed on the After service, Mr. Cooley in­ 3c he to Dr. Styles, who sd we were highly honored, in being Mis's to the Sand. Isis, such great success, 8cc. In the afternoon was communion - D r s . Campbell & Styles were both present, come forward 3c make some remarks. whh now numbers some 350 members. West part of the city, 3c 3c Dr. C. wd have me Two were admitted to the chh, This chh is quite in the the amount of Sab. breaking visible, on every hand, was truly appalling. The new Police, whh Mayor Wood has endeavored to put down are at work, Sc this day, for the first, have shut up all the Groceries in the city. Mon. July 15-^ Sc After breakfast, I went up to the Bible house procured a check, on East River Bank, from Mr. Merwin agt of the Board in New York. Having procured the money, $300, I went immediately to the residence of Rev. Wm. A. Hallock, to consult on the subject of the Tract Soc’s printing Clark on the Promises in the Hawaiian Language. He sd , there was no doubt, but the Publishing Com. wd agree to print it, sd , that their men were not driven now, Sc advised me not to lose me a day, in getting the copy ready. He askedxto stay 8c take din­ ner with them whh I did. In the mean time, he read me something �whh he was writing on the subject of publishing tracts on slavery. The whole up shot of the matter is, that, in case the Soc. print anything on that subject, all the South (11,000,000) will be cut off from the Society, & thus, having printed what the generality of Christians do not approve, they will have violated the Constitution of the Society. After dinner, I went to the Tract House, where I had left my light baggage & carried it on board the steam boat, Ansonia, in whh, Deovolente, I shall tomorrow, go to Bridgeport. New York, & Brooklyn, Lewis Tappan’s Crossing the Brooklyn ferry, I then went to Lewis Tappan*s - was happy to find him & his excellent lady at home - all their children were absent, in N. Hampshire, & elsewhere. His only son & 1857 his wife were in Italy. I sat down & took tea with them, & staid there over night. 4-V, Teus. July 1 4 ~ Had a delightful sleep - how cool & pleasant are large brick houses, compared with small wooden ones, for hot weather - had a good visit also - I settled with Mr. Tappan, for $41.59, whh he had paid in excess of a draft I had sent him. I also gave him $8.41 as a donation to the Am. Misy Association, to be used in aiding their Mis's in slave States. At 8 o ’clock, A.M. I went with Mr. T. to a daily morning prayer meeting, held in one of the vestries. A considerable number attended, among whom were Mr. Merwin, & old Dr. Beecher, with his white head, & features still strongly marked with intense thought. Mr. Tappan had requested me to give an account of Maaae’s praying with the ship’s company in the water - a prayer meeting in the midst of a boiling ocean. I did so, & made some remarks on the praying chr of Hawaiian Christians. �Mr. Merwin announced the arrival of the "Morning Star", at Oahu, & read some part of a letter from her Capt. describing their passage of Cape Horn, her sailing properties, 11 miles an hour. Dr. Beecher was called on to pray, 8c he entered with great interest into the greatness of the work on the Sandwich Islands - sd he, MWe planted a very little thing & did not expect much from it - & lo it has grown to so great a matter & now what shall we not expect?" After meeting I enquired of Mr. Merwin, for Pres. Beckwith's whereabouts these days. I then crossed to N. Y. put my face in the barber’s hands for 20 minutes. They were whirling boxes, barrels, &c. on board, & passengers & freight continued to come on board till 10 o'clock, & five minutes later. to turn, & we were off. Then the paddle wheels began We passed close by Blackwell's Island whh has, on it a prison, Juvenile Refuge, hospital, 8c what not. I had now opportunity to admire the rich seats, on either side of East River, & the more distant & highly cultivated shores of Conn. as we passed farther up the Sound. We arr^ at Bridgeport, at 2-§- P.M. - Steering straight for bro. Bridgeport, Conn. Bro. Robinson* s R's - I soon found Mrs. B. & Abbie, & the family all well. 1857 I was happy also to learn, that abundance of letters had come from the IsL ands for us, by the mail, whh arr^ at midnight the 1 2 ^ at New York. We had letters in Eng. from Charles & Henry, from Rev. S. C. Damon, & fr. Rev. J. S. Green - also, in Hawaiian, from Timoteo, Moku, Upai, Kahookano, & Halo, (Mrs. Hubbell) - Our children were in usual heaJLth, as were most of our friends & acquaintance, & things were prosperous generally. Lorrin Andrews been bleeding at the lungs - Judge �f Lee very low, had made a profession, & was In a happy frame of mind. I only read a few of our letters this day. Wed. July 15^- Spent a large portion of this forenoon, in finish­ ing the reading of Hawaiian letters. The native letters show an unbounded interest in us, & a desire for our return. of this day I devoted to writing up this journal. Some Recd a welcome letter from friend Austin of Charlestown, informing us, that he sails July 2 0 ~ for the Islands, & has a friend to go with him. I must go to New York & see him. Just at evening, called with bro. Robinson at Mr. Morris’ - & after­ wards at Mr. Elbert Hubbell’s, 8c delivered a letter from Halo, whh Dwight had been translating for them. home. Mr. H. was not at We saw his wife only. Thur. July 16^& The weather is uniformly clear 8c pleasant. I have thrown off some of my winter flannels & find myself more comfortable without than- with them. Spent the morning in writing journal, reading letters, papers, &c. & in preparing the Hawaiian Scripture promises for the press. to the Am. Tr. Soc. to print it. I have spoken Changed my spectacle glasses today, putting in the older extra glasses. Cherries plenty these days - We missed them all, last year, in coming from Boston to this place. In the Tribune of this day is an account State of the burning of the Lunatic assylum, at Utica N.Y. whh we saw, in passing, a few days since. Only the central portion of the edifice was destroyed, so promptly was aid afforded by fire companies of Utica & elsewhere. Two engines, all manned & ready for action, came from Rome, 16 miles, in 18 minutes, drawn by a locomotive - They were summoned by the Telegraph. �Ns V/as requested, this day to address the Sab. school of the 1 ^ chh, Sab. evening next - but probably I may be at New York Bridgeport, have proposed to them to collect all the Sab. schools at some Con. bro. Robinson’s - future day, & I will address them on the subject of the Morn1857 ing Star. Frid. July 1 7 ^ This was a warm day - clear mostly - a smoky fog came in from the S. E. just at night. I spent most of this day at bro. Robinson’s, preparing the first sheets of Clark on the promises in Hawaiian - for the Am. Tr. Soc’s press. D. Dwight was engaged, at the same time, in pasting on white sheets the texts of the same, whh his mother had cut out of the Hawaiian Bible. At evening, we made a call on Mrs. Perry, a widow & sister of Dr. Cornelius - We found there the widow of Fred. Hawley, also the wife of Rev. Parsons Cooke, & two or three other ladies. Sat. July 1 8 ~ A somewhat cloudy, foggy morning. I had laid st a plan to visit N. York today, to spend a few days - 1— to New ) York ) City ) start the printing of the Haw. ’’Clark on the promises" ,, to see Jas E. Austin, who is to embark, on Mon. the 2 0 ~ , from New York, for the Sand. Islands. So I sailed on the Steam boat Cataline, Capt. Weeks, from Bridgepprt, at 8 A.M., having, under my charge, a small girl, Emily C. Chapin, who is returning to her home. We had Mr. Lewis, dauguerrean, on board - & arrd , at New York about noon. I called at Mr. Miller’s lantern store - saw him - Mr. Bailey & wife are on a tour to the West. Went to the Tract House. There I mst with bro. 0. Eastman, Sec*y - & soon after Mr. Hallock came in, with whom I was to converse about printing the book. Mr. H. �takes it for granted, that the work can be printed, though my request for it cannot be laid before the committee till Mon. We soon agreed on the best form for the book, & the proper type. As I had now a little leisure, I sat down, in the Tr. House, to write a letter to my dear daughter, Harriet, at Honolulu. Mr. Eastman invited me to go home with him, at 6 P.M. & spend the sab. with him, in his family, whh I was very happy to do. I had met his 2^ son at Kendallville, Ind. His name is Wm. Reed E . - The eldest son, Benj. is at home, or works in the Tr. House store. The eldest daughter, Mary, & youngest, Harriet, are at home also the youngest son, John Cotton - The 2d daughter, Elizabeth, is now visiting at Orange N.Y. Sab. July 19— This was a warm sultry morning - somewhat foggy; but soon cleared up, giving us a clear, brilliant sun with no air stirring. High blocks of buildings were all around, New York, & it seemed as if they shut our every thing that cd be breathed. Tract House, & Mr. And yet this location, W. is a pleasant location. The Eastman's. family usually attend Dr. Joel Parker's chh - but as the Pastor 1857 is gone, & they have some one supplying, Mr. Eastman & myself went to the Collegiate Dutch Ref. chh & heard Dr. Chambers. He gave us a very good sermon from John 16:11 - "Of judgment, because the Prince of this world is judged." His heads I. The genl nature of that judgment - II. follows men's conduct. The Proofs that it The congregation was quite respectable. The chh wd seat about 700 below, & 400 above. The Orchestra & organ were at the opposite end of the chh, & raised high above the galleries, fairly in the 3d strory. There was much here to remind one of -the staid Chr of the Dutch - The minister, �wore the surplice & bands. Their tunes were mostly old. The pulpit was low, of wood, just right - the whole chh was neatly carpetted - the seats cushioned, covered with a brown, figured & the whole of the slips, above & below, were lined, inside, with the same. The congregation sat through the whole service, though, in most chhs, it is now customary to stand in time of singing. M o n . July 2 0 ^ We did not go out in the evening. Was awaked by the cry of fire as early as day break, or before. The bells rang & I judged the fire cd not be very far off. I arose a little before five, & repaired the 2*3to the bathing room, in the same story where I slepl^. They have excellent accommodations for bathing; I found a Groton water bath very refreshing. Mr. E. has a house fitted up with about all the conveniences whh one cd wish. It is wonderful how many more conveniences they have now than formerly. I cd have had a warm bath as well as a cold, by turning a different stop cock. bath. And a dift one still wd have given me a shower At 8-g- A.M. we went down to the Tract house. Leaving my light things there I went to foot of Warren St. where the Aspinwall steamers lie, to learn, if possible something about Mr. Austin. I learned nothing. So I returned to the Tr. House - wrote to Mr. Bartow, of Lahaina, & to Makekau, of Kaanapali - The Central America P.M. was the steamer to sail to day, & 2 o'clock^was the time. 8c finished my letter to Hattie. I went on board at 1 P.M. looked at every face to find the well New York, Mr. Eastman's known face of Austin. 1857 discovered Chs Kittredge Near the state room selected for them I 8c Sarah Clark, & was introduced to the young Mrs. Austin, who was a-Miss. Sleeper from New Hampshire. �She had been living in Roxbury; She appeared well. There was also with them a Mr. Draper, cousin of Mr. Austin. I had. but i little opp'y with them - for a quarter before 2 they cried ’’all ashore" - & having once got on shore, the passage was guarded. & we cd not get on board again. all cast off, 8c At precisely Z\, the moorings planks hauled ashore, guards cleared, the great iron paddle wheels began to move, & the Central America moved off majestically. Mr. & Mrs. Austin & Sarah were looking over the side as were probably all the passengers on board. We waived an adieu - hoping soon to meet again - I met Mr. Coady of Oahu xon board, who recognized me - Hanks & others of Oahu were there, bound to their sunny home. There were an unusual number of French - I judged, among the passengers. 8c The crowd on board, the far greater crowd on shore, the separating, ashore & aboard, were a wonderful scene to moralize upon. There were many tender partings - Many eyes gazed after the boat, until t she was lost, in a maze of ships, schrs , ferry boats &c. Tears ran freely over many cheeks. house 8c 8c I returned to the Tr. spent the rest of the afternoon in writing my wife, looking over the sheets of Clark on the Promises. expected to go over to Brooklyn, 8c I had look up a cousin, Mr s . Rhoda Hayes - but I had not time, & so I returned to Mr. East­ man's, to spend the night. Teus. July 2 1 ^ After breakfast, I went to the Tract House - at 11, I called on Asa Child Esq. 29 Wall St., a Yale College Classmate. He appeared glad to see me, & urged me to go & dine with him at 4 P.M. or to call & stay with him, at any time. At 12, noon, I went to the Bridgeport boat just arrd - Capt. �Weeks gave me a package sent by D. Dwight. remaining sheets of Clarke on the Promises. It contained the I returned immediately to the Tk>. House, & spent the rest of the day in correcting as many, as I cd , of the first sheets, to leave with the printer, intending to carry the rest with me to Bridgeport tomorrow morning. At 5|r P.M. I went over to Brooklyn, & called on Lewis Tappan to spend the night - found himself & wife there, & met a cordial reception. In course of the evening, Brooklyn, at Mr. Tappan's, & & Mr. Hayes' - Mr. T. related to me two anecdotes of Dr. Nelson, whh are worth 1857 do so. preserving. Dr. N. called on Robt J. Breckenridge., settled at Baltimore, who asked him to preach - & Dr. N. promised to Afterwards Mr. B. came into the room, & began to Foreign talk against missions, thought there was too much fuss made about them, & c . Dr. N. said he took his hat & walked off; Mr. T. asked, Did you not preach for him? not preach for such a fellow. Dr. N. as a Slaveholder. He s^, no I wd The other anecdote related to His mind was much disturbed, one Sab., by some improper talk of a slave woman of his. After sermon in the morning, he took her, & turning her garment over'her shoulders, he whipped her over her bare back. He sd , that the last blow he struck, his conscience smote him so, that the whip fell out of his hand; & he resolved, that he w d , henceforth, never own a slave.' He set free the woman & her husband - & other slaves, if he had them. At Mr. T.'s, I saw a curious sight, a little colored boy, 15 months old, a fugitive slave! His history was as follows - His mother ran away, when her babe was 3 m o s . old - A molatto woman, who was since free, & was coming North, one wee^, stole this little slave, �• • • & brought the little one to Mr. T's, who intended to restore him to his mother, who, as he had learned, was at Syracuse. Wed. July 22& A pleasant morning - After breakfast, Mr. Tappan went to the daily morning prayer meeting. I went to find Mr. Hayes', who married Rhoda Baldwin, a cousin of mine. They had moved last spring - but I found her at 22 Sands St. in J. Brooklyn. I was much surprised to find Cousin Jas Baldwin, her bro., there. He had lately come to New York. We chatted half an hour, & then Jas went with me over to New York, & to the Bridgeport boat. We sat on the upper deck, & conversed, till near the time of the boat's sailing. at this unexpected meeting. I was much gratified At 10 A.M. we sailed, & arrd at Bridgeport, at 2 \ P.M. - glad to be again the society of wife & such children as we have in this land. I spent the afternoon in resting, but called, before night, at the saddler's shop, where Mr. Robinson works. In the evening the ladies walked out a shopping, Bro. Robinson & I accompanying. Thur. July 2 3 & Somewhat rainy this morning & forenoon. not feel like working - Wrote up my journal, & c . I did I forgot to say, that yesterday, as I landed from the steam boat, I met, on the wharf, bro. E. G. Beckwith, who had come down the Housatonic Bridgeport, .R. R. &, in 20 min., he was to go on to N. Haven. So we sat at Mr. Robinson's - down, in the Depot, & talked till the N. York train arr^-, - & 1857 he went on board. I did not feel well enough today, to set about correcting the Hawaiian Promises - so I merely wrote to Mr. Beckwith about Wm. D. Alexander, as suitable for Prof. of Oahu College. Frid. July 2 4 ~ Somewhat rainy this morning, clearing up in �• • course of the day. 73. • The Therm, at sunrise 68 - noon 80 - sunset Spent most of this day in preparing for the press the sheets of Scripture Promises in Hawaiian. Rec^ & corrected the first cl proof from the Tract House in New York - It was a 2 proof, & wonderfully correct, considering that no one, at the. Tr. House, understood the language. Five P.M. I called at Mr. George Sterling's - sat half an hour with Mrs. S. Mrs. Baldwin had been taking dinner there. ping in town. She 8c Abbie had go to do some shop­ I went on to Mr. Morris', where I found D. Dwight writing autographs for his classmates at Yale. S a t . July 25^k Clear 8c pleasant. at noon - 75 at sunset. Therm. 68 at sunrise - 81 Spent this day in doing as much as I was able towards correcting the sheets of Promises. d Mrs. B. r\ a 2 aided me, by whh means we made some progress. I rec proof, from New York, very correctly printed. David Dwight took the cars, at 10-|-, for New Haven. Mrs. Capt. Wheeler & her daughter called, this day, on us & proposed a visit, for us all, to her husband's bro.'s, who married Emily Hall, sister of Jas Baldwin 2d 's wife. Corrected 8c returned the first four pages of the Promises. Sab. July 2 6 ^ Therm. 70 at sunrise, 82 noon - sunset 77 - clear 8c pleasant Russel W. Robinson, cousin of bro. Edwd , a druggist in New York, came here last evening, on the last train. been here all the week. His wife had They, bro. 8c sister Robinson 8c myself went to meeting, at the North or l^i chh - 8c heard Rev. David Sec. L. Coe, of the Home Misy Soc. whom we had met in Atwater, Ohio, Sab. May 3 1 ^ . He preached the same sermon he did in.Atwater. �It was from Jer. 1:10 - "See I have set thee to root up, & destroy, plant, build, & c . a very good discourse & I felt a Bridgeport, deeper interest in the subject than I did before. At the close bro. Robinson's - of the discourse, he related an anecdote of a lawyer , who proposed to preach the Gospel by proxy, 25 years ago, & who has given, Semi yearly, the usual average sum given by the Soc. to one preacher. Who can tell the amount of Good done, through the instrumentality of that one man. Prom a lawyer, he was promoted to the bench - & thence to the Halls of Congress, but never forgot his pledge. In the afternoon, went to hear Mr. Richardson, from Plymouth, a Candidate, among many others, for the vacancy in the South chh. He is rather a talented preacher. His text was Mat. 23:8 - Be not ye called masters, & c . all ye are brethren. Doctrine, that man must not have a Master in religious matters. His principal heads were, 1. Man does not need a master in practical religion. 2. Man cannot have a Master in religious matters, (even if he wished one,) whom it w be safe to follow. 3. Pacts in history warn us of the danger of making one man a master over another in religious matters. Every man must bear his own responsibility - must rely on his own conscience. At 7-| in the evening, Mr. R. preached a third sermon from Luke 19:20 - "Lord Behold, here is thy pound whh I have kept laid up in a napkin. neglecting talents & gifts. Doctrine- Guilt of Neglect of small gifts occasions the greatest loss to the world. �� https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/3e1770fd44386aeb06e3de9b638e8c05.pdf c6bdcc55642acc5e8bbc88e8ce7fec79 PDF Text Text Journal of Rev. D. Baldwin 1848 - 1858 Volume III �IfecU, M*r. * V * 3 « o-f M&ry Book 3Journal- THIS IS A REPRODUCTION OF AN UNPUBLISHED MANUSCRIPT FOR REFERENCE AND STUDY ONLY NOT TO BE REPRODUCED IN ANY WAY WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION Ofi THE COPYRIGHT OWN Eg �D. Baldwin's Journal, travels, events &c. while on a visit in the United States--Book III, continued from Book II. Bridgeport, Conn. July 27th, Mon. 1857. At Bro. Robinson's. Pleasant summer weather - wind West - foggy early in the morning but soon came off - Ther. at sunrise 71 - noon 84 sunset Farmers are improving the good weather to get in their hay. Every thing is growing finely as we have lately had plenty of rain. Mr. Russell W. Robinson left at 6 this morning for New York & his wife at 7-g- for Danbury. Mrs. B. & myself have spent as much time, today, as our strength w^ allow, in cor­ recting the sheets of the Hawaiian Scripture Promises. May it repay well, in good to the Hawaiians, all these head trying labors. The more I examine these precious promises, the more clear it is to me, that such a collection will be just the thing for Hawaiian Christians to help on their growth in grace, just at this period of their history. wards evening went out to purchase a few necessaries. To­ At 8 P. M. made a short call at Mr. Morris'. Teus. July 2 ^ ^ Ther. sunrise, 71 - noon 82 - sunset 71. Cloudy with the wind W. or N. West. It is now delightful summer weather, &, except that, about a week since, it was uncomfortably hot, a few days, the weather has been almost �1857. At Bridge­ port, Conn. at Bro. Rob­ inson' s. as uniform as we have it at Lahaina. This is the day for the arrival of the Panama, or Aspinwall steamer, & we are always hoping, at such times, for letters from our dear, far off children. But today we were doomed to disappoint­ ment - none came. This we feared as we had a great number by last mail. The steamer came to New York on the 27th. Wrote, this day, to Major Williams, N. London - Oliver Crocker, N. Bedford & to Dwight. At 5 P. M. myself, Mrs. B. & Delia went to Mr, Wheeler's to tea - met there Capt. Geo. Wheeler & wife & had a pleasant visit. Mrs. Wheeler was Emily Hall, sister of Louisa, wife of Cousin James Baldwin, of Durham, Wed. July 29—fch.. A pouring rainy night - much lightning in the evening - Ther. sunrise - 70 - Wind S. W. yesterday. 72^ R. R. ride. Having been out yest. visiting, we had to put up our things this morning, in preparation for New Haven, Northford, &c. At 10..30 A. M* we took the Express train for New Haven - arrd about 11. In the dark Depot, as we stepped from the cars, we met our son, Dwight, & he immediately introduced us to Wtn. D. Alexander. Mrs. B. & Abbie we got into a carriage, to ride to Mrs. Richards', while Dwight, Dewitt & myself went directly to the alumni building, on College grounds, where the meeting of the Alumni was then in progress. We got only the last half hour of the meeting, & heard speeches �from some 8 or 10, from the class of 1847, & down to the present time. One of speakers spoke of the class of *47 as the greatest whh had ever graduated, numbering 127. This meeting was closed by singing a hymn composed & print­ ed for the occasion. After the meeting, I went to Mrs. Richards' where I met the. family, including James, who has just /returned from Europe & Egypt & who, it is feared, has the consumption. The voyages & residence, in Berlin & Egypt Fisk P. had not benefitted his lungs. We also met Tutor /Bremer & his sister Henrietta, & took dinner with the latter. At 3 P. M., in the N. chh, we heard the Alumni address from Dr. Col. Chapin, of Beloit,/of Wis. on the subject of civilization. In the evening, we heard an address, before the 0 B K Soc. from Wendell Phillips, of Boston. His subject was the Reign of popular Sovereignty- also a poem of Mr. Finch, lawyer, of Ithaca, of N. Y. The poem was called the Necklace, & made up of component & independent parts - as, first, uThe Death of Capt. Lawrence, of the Chesapeake,” of the Locomotive,* !,Wine Song,” mSong of the Miser," “Song '*Song of King Storm" - “The wife's prayer”New Haven, Conn. Mrs. Richards*. 1857 Mr. Phillips' address appeared to be extempore, & it held the great audience, in attentive silence for an hour or more, delivered Mr. Finch has/ several poems here, & has a fine reputation as a poet. �Thur. July 5o££ Commencement day - the day for D, Dwight & his class to receive the honors of Yale. The highest honor Dwight has now is the 1 ^ astronomical prize of the senior class; & an honor it is in a class of 105, out of whh he was one of a dozen competitors. I have already met half a dozen or more of my classmates, Eastman, Maltby, White, Robinson, Spencer, Huntington, & Boyd - besides many ac­ quaintances. It does not seem quite so lonely here as last year - lonely then with a strange multitude around me. Now many faces have become quite familiar, among the faculty, & among the clergymen here & from other parts. At 9 A. M. the belDs rang, a procession was formed at the Alumni Hall & marched to the centre chh. I was too late for the proces­ sion; but in time to hear all the exercises. The Salutatory was very short, addressed mainly or almost entirely to the Pres. & Fellows of the College. The other performances were very respectable, some of them of a superior ch£ - Among those present, we met with Mr. & Mrs. Wm. E. Dodge, who had most of their children with them, as David Stuart, a son, was to graduate, & w d speak in the afternoon. The two old ladies, Mrs. Phelps, & Mrs. Dodge, grandmothers of David, were present; but I did not see them. We met also Jane & Mary Maltby, & Bella, their sister, with her husband, Mr. Smith, all from Northford. We also saw Rev. C. S. Lyman, & other acquaintances, of New Haven - Dr. Smith of Durham, Rev. D, L. Coe & A. Merwin, of New York, Rev. Mr. Douglass, �of San Francisco, Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Hunt, formerly of the Sand. Isles - Win. Gulick, fr. the Isles - & Munson Goan, now living with his aunt Robinson in Plymouth, Mass. & many others. Rev. Mr. Town, of Bridgeport, I met the day before commencement. The centre chh, where com. exercises were held, was full, but not crowded in the morningj in the afternoon, it was crowded, to its utmost capacity, &, as the rain was pouring, most of the afternoon, & when the services were over, dispersing the New Haven, assembly was a slow work. I ought to have mentioned that Conn. Mrs. Richards' among those who sat on the stage was Rev. Daniel Waldo, one Commence­ ment. of the three oldest graduates of the college. He has, of 1857 late years, been chaplain to the house of Representatives in Congress. He is nearly 95 years of age, & walks about with quite a firm step. He made some remarks at the meeting of the alumni, in whh all were much interested. As a means of attaining to an old age like his, he s^, f*Eat slow“ - Keep cool, keep calm - Be cheerful - Go to the table smiling - Go to bed smiling. To get into a passion is as bad as to have the typhus fever, &c. I regretted not being present to hear the remarks of some of the old men. When we arr^, they had got down, in the stream of time to the class of 1847. cj+■ Frid. July 51— Weather still cloudy - & quite comfortable. Not much rain - Ther. 66 at sunrise - above 80 at noon. This was the day for the multitude to scatter away from New Haven; a day of much confusion for all. morrow. Some leave to-day - some to­ Last evening, Pres. Woolsey rec^ company - I did not �go on account of the rain. Dwight went. A meeting of Hawaiianshad been appointed at Mrs. Richards' last evening. Chs. Kittredge, Wm. Gulick & Munson Coan were the only ones who came. We passed various items of business, appointed Helen Richards & Chs. Kittredge to write to the Cousins' Soc. at Honolulu, &c. This morning, I called over to Mr. Caleb Maltby’s , where the Northford cousins staid - & Rev. Erastus Maltby also was there. The cousins returned to Northford this day - Mrs. Maltby & Jane, Mary & Mr. & Mrs. Smith went with me, when I returned to Mrs. Richards. evening - we were out. before. Mr. Gower called on us last Mr. & Mrs. Dodge called the evening I was not at home; but Mrs. B. enjoyed the call. Sat. Aug 1— This bid fair to be a pleasant day, though cloudy in the morning. Ther. at sunrise about 67. Lyman Richards arrived here, last evening, from Easthampton, Mass. family go there next week, to attend his wedding. All the He is to be married to Miss Anna Gale, daughter of Rev. Mr. Gale, of Rockport, Mass. About 11 o'clock, A. M., Mrs. B. & myself made a call at Mr. Caleb Maltby's who lives near Mrs. R.'s They have a pleasant situation, & a garden, & fruit grounds, New Haven Conn. Mrs Richards1857 beautifully laid out - also a hot house, or grapery, as they call it - for it is filled with about 20 different kinds of the vine. The white Muscat, of Alexandria, & the Black Ham­ burgh are the two kinds he values most. The Wh. Muscat is the richest grape, but the Bl. Hamburgh bears the greatest crop. Mr. M. clips off sprouts from the roots, & cuts the �ends of the growing branches, so as to give the nourishment to the fruit - & he gets more & better grapes than any of his neighbors. He also cuts off part of the bunches of grapes, when they first set, & thins out the grapes of the clusters whh are left to grow. He has some 80 kinds of pears - one, the name of whh he does not know, is a richer pear than any other - even than the After we had looked over the grounds, they insisted on our staying to dine with them whh we did. After dinner, our talk turned to the business of putting up oysters, whh Mr. Maltby has followed all his life. He goes to Baltimore generally in Oct. & returns to New Haven in May. He says, they put up, in cans, from 1000 to 5000 bushels of oysters, each day, for 8 months in the year, probably 400,000 or 500,000 bushels in a year. The men he hires in the business, he hires by the year. He began the world with nothing but an enterprising Yankee Spirit, & has made an immense fortune in the oyster trade. He says, they have got their name up for putting up oysters, in a manner that they keep well; &, therefore, they have their cans sent back sometimes, when they get orders, that there may be no mistake in getting the same. Mr. Maltby is a nephew to bro. Julius Maltby, & is a third cousin to Mrs. Baldwin. They kindly gave us two cans of oysters, one put up with spices, that we might try them. Prid. P. M. we spent at Mrs. Stetson's. They have now moved to 29 Prince St. near Dr. Styles' chh. Rev. Mr. Noyes, asso- �ciate of Dr. Styles, called, & engaged me to attend their monthly concert Safe, evening & address the meeting. This Sat. P. M. Mrs. B. & Mrs. Richards called at Mr. Bingham's & Mrs. Wilcox's, a sister of our bro. Cooke. At evening, we took tea with Mrs. Hough, (formerly Mary Frisbie) a widowhas 2 daug's, one mar^- - lives in New York - Harriet lives at home. Capt. Stetson was in New York - they have six children - Harriet & Elbert, born at the Sand. Islands, next, Charles, Fanny, Mary, & Helen - The last a pretty little pet of 15 mos. old. They have lost New Haven, Sab. Aug. 2d This was a pheasant day - Ther. 70 at sunrise. Mrs. Richards' Jas & his bro. Lyman rode to Derby to hear a friend preach. 1857 It was 9 miles, a pretty long ride for James, & he was so tired, that he did not go to meeting. Capt. Stetson procured a carriage, & took Mrs. B. with his family over to Fair Haven, to hear Rev. Mr. Lee preach. I went with the family to Mr. Strong’s or the College St. chh. Ye are our Epistles He preached from 2 Cor. The doctrine that Xtns ought to show, in their lives, what Christianity is. Heads - 1. That Chri.stians may exhibit the Gospel in their examples. their failing to do this. 3. influence against the Gospel. 2. The danger of If they fail, they throw their 4. What a high tone of piety will accomplish, through example & influence. After service, & the congregation had retired, the communion was observed. Mr. Strong asked me to take a part; but I declined, as I felt ill, & was obliged to speak in the evening. He urged me to �preach for him, or attend a Mon. con. at a future time. Strong scarcely made any remarks at Communion. Mr. He gave out an invitation to strangers, but did not ask, at the close, if any were passed over. He partook first himself of each element, & at the close, he carried the bread & wine to the deacons. A collection was taken up for the poor. Mrs. B. returned to Capt. Stetson's - & at 3 P. M. I went there, & from thence to the chh to hear Dr. Styles preach. was His text ,lfSalvation is of the Jews.“ Doctrine - that the religion revealed to them was the true Christianity - may be known by its bringing back men to what they were before the fall 2. by Justification, 3. 1. by its making an Expiation By Adoption. Dr. S. is a man of strong & active powers of mind- & appe ars to have a warm heart. He attracts many hearers. We took tea at Mrs. Stet­ son's, &, at 7^ evening, went to the Mass. Con. where I took up an hour or more, in giving an account of the Mission, in the Sandwich Islands. The lecture room was full, & all ap­ peared attentive - My classmate, White was present - Mr. Hallock, &c. They expressed themselves gratified, as did Mr. Noyes & Dr. Styles. Mr. White went out of his way to accompany me home to Mrs. Richards'. I learned, that the Col. St. chh. each mo, has a Com. to report news & the state of all the missions. �New Haven at Messrs Bingham1s & Stetson's Mr. Strong said some of the committees were absent from some meetings, & he wished where such absence was necessary, that he sh^ be informed, that the deficiency might be supplied. 1857 Such a chh. & congregation are likely to be well informed on Mis'y matters. Mr. Strong has requested me to attend one of their Mon. Concerts, whh I may possibly do. Mon. Aug. 5— Pleasant day - Ther. 71 at sunrise, 81 at noon - Made some business calls, attending to D. Dwight's bills Paid Mrs. Richards in full for board & room, &c. Carried to Mr. Maltby's some shells whh D. Dwight had selected - they were much gratified with them. We spent the afternoon, in looking over the remaining sheets of Clarke in Haw. At 5 P. M. went, by invitation, to Mr. Bingham's, where we were to spend the night. Pound Mr. & Mrs. B. & Lydia at home - all the scholars had left for vacation - consisting of 25 board­ ers & all. We had a pleasant visit- A Mr. Bradley, from Phil, called - a relative of Mrs. Bingham. Teus. Aug. 4-^ After breakfast, Mr. Bingham accompanied me to Mr. Lyman's - I paid him $10 whh D. Dwight had borrowed a month before. He gave me the bills had p^ for Dwight, the middle term of Senior year. Mr. & Mrs. L. are soon to go to Montreal, to attend the Am. Assoc, for Science. Prom thence I went to Morris Tyler's to learn about Mary Parker. He agreed to send word to Mary, to come over to New Haven, this week, & see Mrs. B. I then went to Mrs. Hotchkiss' - found her mostly alone, though she had had her house full of company during Com- �pany during commencement week. She was tired out, & full of engagements for a week - but she wished to see us, & must have a time for it. I returned to Mrs. Richards’ - Mrs Stone, a cousin, called, this morning. James Richards, who is at home, his lungs much affected, left, this P. M., with Helen, for East Hampton, where Lytnan is to be married to Mis Anna Gale to morrow noon. At 5 P. M. I went to Mr. Stetson' to tea, & Mrs. B. & Abbie after tea. I was expecting to go at 11 o'clock tonight, on the boat, to New York - a letter from D. Dwight, at dark, told me, that they wished me to go by way of Bridgeport. So I went to a prayer meeting of Dr. Styles' chh - Mr. Noyes presided & called on me to make re­ marks- I spoke of the need of a Spirit of prayer, of the great revival in New Haven in 1820 - of our family concert of prayer in the Sand. Isl^ mission, &c. By changing the New Haven, course of going to New York, I got there a day later, & fail Mr. Stetson’s & leaving. of getting letters into Aug. 5 th maii for the children. 1857 Wed. Aug. 5 ^ As soon as our breakfast was finished, at 8^ A. M., I had to be stirring, to be off in the 9^ train for 73^ R. R. ride. Bridgeport. At 9 Elbert went with me to the Depot, to assist in carrying my luggage. At 9:35 the train started. We went rapidly, stopped at Milford & Stratford, & reached Bridgeport, at 9:10, or in about 35 minutes. My niece, Delia was not quite ready to go in the morning- so it was arranged that she shd go down on Prid. I meeting her at �• • the boat. • I called at Mr. White's & procured a thin coat, & did some other errands. Dwight was waiting there but very desirous to have something to do. ttl Thur. Aug. 6— Morning misty - but cleared up in course of the day. I sailed in the Cataline for New York, at 8 A. M. Had a pleasant sail through the Sound & arr^ at New York, at 12^ (noon.) now. miles. The two shores of the Sound never looked finer than The distance from Bridgeport to New York is called 62 In sailing they go full 65 miles, & run it in about four hours. The Lighthouse on Captain’s Isl^ is called half way - & Port Schuyler on Frog’s Point, is about f- of the way. When I landed, went straight to the Tract House, & commenced my business of reading Proofs; for the Haw. Scripture Promises. At 5 P. M. I called on Mr. Bailey, 190 Water St. 3c went & spent the night with him, at his house, in Brooklyn. Both seemed very kind & attentive, & I had a pleasant visit with them. As Mrs. Bailey & their little boy, Frank, were at her father’s, we first went & took tea with them there, i. e. at At New York, Dan^ D. Miller’s - Mr. M. has a pleasant family of three sons Tract House, Mr. Bailey's, & four daughters, & they live in very good style. &c* . 1857 Frid. Aug. 7— Breakfast over, I hurried over to New York & to , the Tract House, & at my work of reading proofs; for the printers had got many sheets ahead of me. called yest. & also this day. Capt. Stetson At 12, (noon) I called down & met Delia Robinson, on the Bridgeport boat; but as her cousin, Fred^, was there to conduct her to 206, 22^ St. I �returned to the Tract House. He is going with her tomor­ row to Sing Sing to visit an uncle of Mr. Robinson. About 5 in the afternoon, Mr. Bailey called at the Tr. House, for me to go over, & spend another night with them, whh I did, though I told Delia, I Intended to go up & spend the night with them. Mr. & Mrs. Bailey take so much pains to make my stay with them agreeable, that I have, all the time, some fears, that I may prove a burden to them. Though I suppose their religious sentiments do not accord with mine, yet Mr. B. always asks me to ask a blessing at table, &, in the morning, he brings the Bible along regularly for me to read, 6 attend prayers with them. He never allows me to pay any­ thing at the ferries, or on the street cars. This evening, he read to me a piece of poetry, set to the tune of Yankee Doodle, whh he had composed on the voyage home from the Sand. Isis. isli Sat. Aug. 8— After bidding adieu, to our kind friends, Mr. & Mrs. B. I went direct to the Tract House. when I got fairly to reading proofs. It was almost 10 At one P. M. I went, as usual, to Savery's eating house, whh is close by, to get some dinner. At that hour, I sh^ judge, that you wd find from 50 to one hundred men, at their tables. There is a bill of fare on the table, & you call for what you choose, & pay ac­ cordingly. I can get all I wish for 10 cts. At 2g P. M. the head printer, Mr. Bodge, told me, they wd have no more proofs till Mon. morning. This was a welcome sound to me. �• • • New York, Mr. I finished the one or two I had by me, & then I sat down Robinson* s& wrote to my wife, at Northford, where I expect she will 1857. be on Mon. I also wrote to bro. Charles M. Fowler, Bristol, Wis. respecting some funds he is to send us, & other mat­ ters. At 5 I deposited the letters in the P. Office- & then returning to the Tract House, I took my travelling bag, & went on the cars to 206, 22d street, to spend the Sab. with Mr. Russel Robinson, a cousin of bro. Edw^- B. Robinson. I found Mrs, R, at home - he did not arrive till after 8. Their only child, Fred, a youth of 17 or 18, had just left, with Delia Robinson, for Singsing, on the cars, 4- Sab. Aug. 9— This was a clear morning, promising a warm day. The Sab. sh^ always be a still & solemn day. possible to make a great city still. But it is im­ Some going of carriages & wagons may be deemed necessary - but thousands do what is unnecessary, & very annoying to the pious. crowded with comers, & goers. The side walks are The news boys are, all the while, in the morning, crying about their Sunday papers. At 10 A. M. Mr, R. & myself went to 8 ^ street, to Clinton Hall, to a Lecture Room, where a Mr. Judd, Misy from Hayti, was to preach. I had hoped to hear about things, in that part of the world, but he did not tell us even that he had been a Misy. He spoke very well, on the Christian warfare, from Ex. 17:11 'HVhen Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed,1* Sec, In the afternoon, I went to Rev. Mr. Clark's chh, in 23^ & heard some �young man preach. It is a rare thing now to find a minister now at his own chh, as it seems almost a universal custom, in the cities, to give ministers the month of Aug. for vacation. In the evening, Mr. & Mrs. Robinson went to hear Dr. Hatfield, whose chh is in their part of the city. Child's, a classmate, 108 I called at Mr. 22d St. thinking to go with him to chh; but he had been gone a week to New England. I intro­ duced myself to Mrs. Child, who was somewhat acquainted with me, through her husband. I had a pleasant interview with her. She appears to be a pious woman, & her 3 children, one son, Calvin Goddard Child, who is studying law, & two daughters, now living in S. Hadley, Mass. are all professors of religion. Mrs. C. is a daughter of Calvin Goddard, of Norwich, Ct. She wishes us to visit them, when we come to the city. Mon. Aug. 10^2 This was a rainy day - wind N. E. I took leave of Mr. & Mrs. Robinson in the morning, thinking to visit Brooklyn at evening; but the rain poured, & I returned, at night, as the 8 ^ Avenue cars, passed very near them, & I could go dry better than any where else. I spent the whole of this day, at the Tr. House, reading proofs of Clarke on the promises for Hawaiians. Teus. Aug. 1 1 ^ day. It had cleared off finely, & this was a pleasant I again carried my things, down to the Tract House, & spent the day at the same good work. bravely. The printing goes on Mr. Bradley, the proof reader, reads the first proof, & the second is handed over to me. If I make further correc­ tions, it is brought to me again, to see that all are corrected �• • • New York, at Dr. Bulkley's. right. We this day reached the 152 page. 1857 at home - So I went up again at 6 in the evening. I called at Dr. Bulkley’s, 43 Bleecker St. At 12 (noon) He was not him at home with his eldest son, Henry W. Bulkley. I found All the rest of the family were in the country, & the son was to leave, in the morning. Wed. Aug. 1 3 ^ I took tea and spent the night. Henry left at 7 A. M. for the New Haven Depot, bound to Hartford, near whh his older sister is spending a season. After breakfast, I went down to my work at the Tract House. But I first went to the office of the Aspin- wall steamers, to ascertain when they w^ arrive, as I ex­ pected Mr. Armstrong by this arrival. They expected the steamer to-day, & said, they generally had 3 hours previous telegraphic notice. I went again to the office, at 3 P. M. - but no word from the steamer. I then returned to Dr. Bulk- ley's, as he had invited me to come when I found it conven­ ient. Thur. Aug. 15—th When I went down to breakfast, the morning paper, “Times”, announced the arrival of the steamer, Central America, at 10 last night. name of bro. Armstrong. Among the passengers, I saw the j the As he wa have landed before this,/ thing was, how I sh^ find him. I first went to the Bible House - & left word with Mr. Merwin, that he sh^ inform him, that I was at the Tract House. House, but they s I then called at the Astor they had no such name on their books, though he had actually taken breakfast there. I had also �engaged Mr. Bailey, if he saw Mr. A. to bring him along. I then went to reading proofs. About 11 A. M. Mr. Arm­ strong appeared, & I was glad to meet him. He left Hono- 4- U lulu, June 27—— - saw our children just before he left. They were all well. Judge Lee died May 2 8 ^ Mutual in­ quiries were pretty rapid for an hour - I had seen Mr. A.1s son the week before. Mr. A. had various letters, whh he must deliver, & I went with him as a guide. Mr. A. s^ he shcl get lost in such a world of people as were hustling through the streets of New York. We called at several places - did not find all we sought - then went to Mr. New York Met Armstrong Bailey*s place, 190 Water St. Mr. B. urged us to go, at Mr. Wood's1857 once, to Mr. Miller’s, in Brooklyn, his father in law, we had yet several places to call. But The day was excessively hot, & so Mr. Bailey procured for us a carriage. We called on Mr. Livingston, consul for the Haw. Isis. (Barclay & Livingston, lawyers) - or Mr. Pelatiah Perit, South street then went to 37 Broadway, to find Mr. Allen*s son, who is a clerk to the house - He is named from his father, Elisha, appears much like him, mild & pleasant. He informed us where we cd find Mr. Fessenden, a bro. in law of Mr. Allen, viz. at 22 Park Place. I then went to the Astor House, & took dinner with bro. Armstrong. I then went with him to Mr. Gray's, printer, corner of Frankfort & Jacob Sts. also �to Mr. Schonberg's, engraver No. 75 Nassau. Mr. A. had an Algebra to get printed, & a map of the world to get engraved. This occupied my whole day- Toward evening we took a carriage, & took Mr. A.'s baggage to Mr. Wood1s - He occupies a house with Thomas Hastings, father of his present wife, 61 Amity Str. 4* Frid. Aug. 14-^= Mr. Armstrong & I made several calls - on Mr. Gray, printer, & Mr. Schonberg, a German engraver - At Mr. Gray' s we met Sam-*- Green, eldest son of Beriah Green, who is connected with this steam printing house. er is in the same house. His bro. next young­ Mr. A. went to Mr. Bailey's, Brook­ lyn, &c. & I went till night, to the Tr. House. not return to Mr. Wood's, till evening, Fulton Ferry omnibus. Mr. A. did when he came in the I conversed freely with Mr. Armstrong, about our children in the Islands & about his son, & other Mis'y children here. He has exercised some guardianship over our boys - says, Mr. Spooner does not exert much influence over the boys. Sat. Aug. 1 5 ^ At 7§ A. M. I left Mr. Wood's to conduct bro. A. New York, to the New Haven Depot, 27tJl St. We went to the cars of 4th Mr. Armstrong, leaving. Av., & soon found ourselves there. Mr. A. took tickets to 1857 Barrington, & will leave the New Haven R. R. at Bridgeport. I saw him all right in tickets & baggage checks - saw the train start, & then took cars for the Tr. House. till 3 P. M. Staid there I had taken a heavy cold, & felt a severe attack on me, whh I feared was something serious. Bleecker St. & went to Dr. Bulkley*s - I took the cars to �• • • Sab. Aug. 16ty1 Soaked my feet & took a Gal. & Op. pill before retiring. Had a miserable night. In the morning, Dr. B. tried various expedients to move the bowels, but all to no effect. I threw up his Cast, oil, & Seidlitz - Then he gave me Syr. Ipecac whh vomited, & made the stom­ ach more quiet. the bowels. At bedtime, I took a Seidlitz, whh moved This was a sick day with me. to chh in the afternoon. Mon. Aug. 17— Dr. B. went out He was not very well himself. Pelt quite too ill to go down to the Tract House - but sent word, that I w^ try to come in the P. M. At 2 P. M. I went & read some 5 forms - left at 5|r, while 8 more forms were ready for me. piece of news from the Sound. On Sat. we had a dreadful The steamer Metropolis, from Providence bound to New York, at 2 that morning, ran into a Propeller, I. N. Harris, sinking it almost immedi­ ately. Thirteen passengers of the Harris were lost, in­ cluding three children of the Capt. (Smith.) I wrote this afternoon to Mr. Warren S. Greene, of Providence, R. I.to secure accommodations for ourselves there at the meet­ ing of the Board. The weather three days ago was excess- New York, Dr. ively hot - now it is cool & somewhat rainy - Such changes Bulkley's, 43 Bleecker are trying to Sandwich Islanders. St. 1857 Teus. Aug. 18-^ Still sorely oppressed with my heavy cold. feeling all over the body. A chilly, Aguish I went to the Tract House, & �read all the proofs whh were ready. work is now in type. The whole of the I attended a prayer meeting of the girls who work in the Tract House & others, at 12 (noon), whh is held every day. As I was not driven in the afternoon, I wrote my wife at Northford, & returned to Dr. B's at 5 P. M. - took some dinner, & tea, - then 10 grs. of Dover's & retired. Mr. Heden was here, fr. N. Jersey, where Mrs. Bulkley is staying. Lucius Duncan, son of Dr. B. came home this morn, from Burlington, Vt. he where/ has been 2 mos. on a visit. A very fine & pleasant 2 boy. girl. Ct. Dr. Bulkley has 5 children - lost their eldest, a The 2 , Julia, & Henry W. Lucius, is the 3— are now near Hartford, Emma Matilda & Mary Dagget are the youngest, now with their mother in New Jersey. The eldest daughter is a professor of religion, th. Wed. Aug. 19— The nights are now quite cold, & it does not seem as if we sha have any more warm weather this year. And yet we remember it is only Aug. yet. yet begun. Dog days are not I have this day found that I needed warmer clothing, & have put on a thick woollen coat. I have been in a kind of ague all over the body, but now feel more com­ fortable. The Dr. has furnished me some bloodroot lozenges, whh he thinks will break up my cough. At the table where I am now writing, in Bleecker St. I can look out upon the rere of that famed house, 31 Bond St., where Dr. Bardell �• • • was murdered about the first of the year. North of Bleecker. Bond St. is Mrs. Cunningham has lately reached New York, Dr. Bulk­ ley *s the lowest pitch of degredation by trying to impose a fic- 1857 She was betrayed by those to whom she had confided her titious baby, on the community as an heir of Dr. Burdell. secret. Not finding much proof reading to do today, I returned to Dr. B.1s at 2 P. M. & sat down'Sc addressed a letter to Mr. Coan. Thur. Aug. 20— Weather pleasant. This is the day for the steamer to leave for Aspinwall. Yest. we had here Mr. Williams, uncle of Mrs. Bulkley, who has been con­ nected with the R. R. of the Isthmus. He says, it is a poor road - much risk, about it, &c. I wrote this morn­ ing to son Chs. & went & carried my two letters to the office. I rec^ a line fr. Dwight - wrote him - called at the Drug Store of Mr. Robinson, 186 Greenwich St., & then came home. I am getting a little better of my cold. At the Tr. House, Mr. Eastman gave me an introduction to Mr. Dwight's two Constantinople sons, James & William, both graduates of Yale. They are staying at University Place, soon to remove to some other quarters. These two brothers are to establish a Seminary or High School, some­ where in the vicinity of Constantinople, & expect to raise funds for the same in this country. Sneider’s daughters, sisters. They marry two of Mr. �Frid. Aug. 21— The weather is fine to appearance - but I having a heavy cold, feel a cold chill over the whole body the effect of sudden change from sweltering hot to cool weather. I have on now two thin flannels whh make the body feel protected. Dr. Bulkley took me in his gig, this morn-' ing, to ride round to some 14 houses in the city whh are for sale. He is about to purchase, if he can make sale for his house in Bleecker St. Just as we were ready to start, he was applied to, to go to Tarrytown, 29 miles off, New York, Dr. Bulkley's1857 to see one of his city lady patients who had ventured out there on a visit. He & I rode to visit many patients- then he took the Hudson River R. R. to Tarrytown. He returned home at night, bringing the company home to the city with him in the steam boat on the Hudson river. went down to the Tract House. At 5 P. M. I Found a letter from my dear wife, whh expresses great concern for me, lest I sh^ not look well after my health. Have been making out a table of contents fr. Clark on the Promises in Hawaiian. Sat. Aug . 22— The first news, this morning is, that Nymns, an actor, at 12^, midnight, shot, with a revolver, Wagstaff a lawyer, at a drinking saloon, some four blocks from us, in Broadway, W. rec^ two balls, & fell dead. was made, but Nymns is not yet arrested. A great rally This forenoon, I finished the table of contents, & sat down & wrote to Dr. Sherwood, of Beloit, Wis. Dr. Bulkley & I then rode, in his chaise, to see the houses whh he had no time to look �at yesterday. He thinks of buying one in 22^ St., be­ twixt the 4 ^ Avenue & Broadway - price $18,000. At evening I went down to the Tract House, & carried my . table of contents. But the workmen were all gone. Still poorly with a cold. Sat. Aug. 25^ Pelt too poorly to go to meeting - but concluded to go out to the Lafayette Place Dutch chh. We heard a very good sermon from Dr. Vermilye, whom I knew in the class after me in College. It rained in the afternoon, & I did not ven­ ture out again. Mon. Aug. 24th Took breakfast at 7 - went down to the Tract House - worked till 12 (noon) then went down to the Bridge­ port boat. board. At half past 12 she came, & I saw Dwight on We went up to Tract House. to Dr. Bulkley*s to dine. At 3 P. M. we went up Mrs. Bulkley & her daughter Emma, had come from New Jersey, that morning. We were entertained very kindly by them, & staid together there over night. New York, Dwight brought a letter from Mrs. B. also one from uncle Dr. Bulk­ ley's & Mr. Charles. Bailey's1857 Teus. Aug. 25. After breakfast, Dwight & myself took our things to the Tract House met Mr. Bailey. In course of the day, Dwight I made the most of the day reading proofs, correcting the Index of contents & began writing an intro­ duction to the Hawaiian Clarke on the Promises. In the afternoon, Rev. Henry T. Cheever, who is settled at Jewett City, Ct. called & sat an hour with me. We talked over �old matters when he was on a visit among us at the Sand­ wich Islands. He s^, if we visited Norwich again, he must come & get us to his place at Jewett City. At night, Dwight & I went to Mr. Bailey’s, & spent the night. Wed. Aug. 26. After breakfast, I went to my work, at the Tr. House - finished the Introduction, & gave all into the printer's hands. Before night, they gave me the proof, whh I read & corrected that we might be ready to take our departure, at 10 A. M. tomorrow. Leaving New York. 4 - V-j Thur. Aug. 27— We lodged again at Bailey's Dwight had many errands in New York yest. & went over to New York from Brooklyn, this morning, hoping to procure one of the $10 sewing machines. The owner, Watson, 449 Broadway, agreed to send one to the Boat, by an Express man, whh he did. But Dwight did not discover the boy who brought it, till our steam boat was fairly in motion, & it was too late. I had done up all my work satisfactorily at the Tr. House, &, at 9j, we left for Peck's Slip, where we found the Boat Ansonia, Capt. Brooks, on whh we had a pleasant sail to Bridgeport, arriving there at half past 2 P. M. At Bro. Robinson's, I found Mrs. Cole, from Danbury, his only sister. I was still ill from my cold, & did not feel like making any calls, Frid. Aug. 2&£— I made preparation this morning, for leaving for New Haven & Northford- I must leave Bridgeport at 10:25 A, M. in order to be at New Haven at 3 P. M. when the stage 74th R.R. ride. leaves there for Northford. So at 9:45 we left the house, �Dwight carrying down my carpet bag. We talked over plans at the Depot - at the time appointed the Train came, & I took seat in about the 3^ or 4 ^ of six cars. Half an hour, or a little more, brought us into the darkest & most Bridgeport, N. Haven & Northford. unpleasant underground Depot in all the land. I went im­ mediately to the Stage Office, & left my baggage, & name, 1857 with orders to have the stage call for me at Deac. Stone's, 16 College St. I called at Henry White's & consulted him in relation to modes of doing some of my law business, in me whh he kindly instructed/. I called at Deac. Stone's store, & then went to the house & took dinner.. But just before dinner, I went to bro. Bingham's to deliver a letter en­ trusted to me by Rev. Mr. Armstrong on his arrival from the Sandwich Islands. Mr. & Mrs. Bingham were on a visit in Mass. & I found only Lydia at home. Lydia informed me, that she was engaged to take charge of a school in Truman's burgh, N. Y. not very far from Ithaca. At 2-g-, the stage called for me & at 5§, I arr^ at bro. Maltby's. Learned, that my wife, Abbie & Mary Maltby had yest. gone, for a visit, to Middletown, to return Sat. I was disappointed, as I had intended to visit there with them. quite sick with a cold. Sister M. was Jane was at home - also Chapman in New York State, buying up cattle for market, to Chapman's & saw Hannah, & the children. I called down In the morning, at 7, she, her children & Jane were going to spend 3 weeks �• • • at her father Hoadly’s, in Auburn, Mass. Bella’s husband, Carlos Smith, takes them down to New Haven &, by him, I sent a letter to Dwight, at Bridgeport. i.r . Sat. Aug. 29— When we arose this morning, it was thick over­ cast, & soon began to rain. Our friends here who were bound to Auburn, Mass. began to be doubtful about going; & I began to wonder, if I were again to be disappointed in not meeting with wife & daughter - last night they put me into the room & bed where my wife has been for two weeks past; but they reminded me, that she was not there. It seemed all the more lonesome, from the fact, that she had been here. But the rain soon held up - & the sun came out by turns - & it has proved a fine day to be on the road. Mrs, Hannah C, Cousin Jane k the children left about 8 in the morning for New Haven, there to take the cars for Worcester Junction; & wife, daughr & cousin are, ere this, on their way, from MidNorthford, Con. at bro. Maltby's- dletown to this place. This day (Sat.) proved a very good day, being cloudy, but, most of the day, no rain. I kept 1857 in doors, during the day, occasionally lying down, hoping to dissipate my troublesome cold. Sister Melinda was much afraid, that I shd have a lonesome day of it, inasmuch as she cd only sit up a little, & bro. Maltby was off at work. But the day did not seem long to me. I busied myself some of the time by writing up my back journel. At about sun­ set, or half past six o ’clock, the carriage drove up. Sis­ ter M. had requested me to retire a moment, into the front �• • • room, in order to make a more complete surprise. I soon heard the voice of my voice of my wife, enquiring if no letter had come from me, & expressing fear, that one had been lost, perhaps because I had put some money in it. But cousin Mary soon came to leave things in the front room, & I was discovered. all sides. It was a joyful meeting, on We soon went into mutual explanations. They supposed, that I was either in Durham, N. Y. or in Bostonj but I had been too sick to go to either place. Abbie had a turn of sick head ache, in the evening, owing to the sun but she is looking quite well, so it seemed to me, & I felt thankful, that Mrs* B. was enjoying pretty good health. Sab. Aug. 3o ££ Towards evening yesterday, it grew cooler &, this morning, all the storm had cleared away, leaving as beautiful a day as ever shone. It was really too lovely a day to stay away from the house of God. But having ex­ perienced much inconvenience, from trying to attend chh, last Sab. in my feeble state, I must keep in doors to­ day, whh I did. Mrs. M. also staid at home. To all who went Mr. Pierce gave two good sermons: & some of the fam­ ily, including Abbie, have gone to a third service at 5 P. M. Bro. M* speaks of their meetings as rather flour­ ishing. The Sab. School is also kept up with interest. have not asked about the Monthly concerts, & other prayer meetings. Could X see all these I c^ judge of the amount I �of vital godliness in the minister, & in the chh. I sometimes wish I c^ be a minister a little while in some of these American chhs, & tell them some rousing truths Northford, bro, Maltby s but I must go, & they have many faithful men to do the work here. They have many obstacles now to vital godliness, The 1857 sweeping tide of worldliness, these fast times, threatens to over-run the chh. is less* Instead of more prayer, I fear there Not a long period since, the fashion was intro­ duced of dropping the second service at table. is now almost universal. One service And now, I find, in very many families, that their evening prayers are dropped. o4“ Mon. Aug. 31— Having rec letters, requiring, that I return again to New York, I took the stage, this morning, to New Haven. The stage was crowded. in it. We had a social time - arrd at New Haven at about 11 A. M. I found Prof. Wm. C. Fowler Went to Henry White's office & asked advice re­ specting my business at New York. Met Dr. Bulkley at White’s, who was to take the cars, in the afternoon for Going to New York- New York. City, whh w I had concluded to go on the Steam-boat, Elm leave for New York at 11 night. Dr* B. en­ gaged me to take breakfast with them next morning; & Mr. White invited me to dine & take tea with them to day. I dined with blip, his wife & 4 sons - took tea at Mrs. Rich­ ards’ - Jas was not as well as usual - cough unusually bad. I called at Deac. Smith’s, the city misy* Had a pleasant �• • • call with him & his wife - They are pious & worthy people, doing good. At 8, in the evening, I walked to the steam boat - a splendid boat - Jas* Richards says as fine as he has seen, in any part of the world. birth. At 10 I went to my Some 30 men had been trundling freight on board. I scarcely knew when we sailed, & had a delightful night’s rest, Teus, Sept, 1-— Before 5 in the morning, our boat was safely moored in Peck* s Slip New York, At six, I took the 2^ Avenue cars, & went to Dr. Bulkleyns, 43 Bleecker St,- found all well Hi3 wife & two sons were at home time with them. Had a pleasant After breakfast, went to the Tract House, & made some farther corrections in the Scripture Promises. At New York- I then called at Mr, Davies’ & Scudder’s law Office - they & Bridgeport, not in - he and his family gone to Vermont. Ct, 1857. I returned to Mr# Scudder’s, 66 Wall St. & found him - had a social inj terview - his wife is 2 cousin of Mrs* B, - He directed me to a Mr. Foote, Notary Public, for some business. went & accomplished all satisfactory. I Met a Mr* Curtis, lawyer, who mar^ a daugr of Mr* Davies, (bro. of Prof, D.) who (Davies mard a Scoville of Waterbury, Ct. Having ac­ complished all that I went to New York for, I went & bid an affectionate adieu to the good Secretaries at the Tract 75th R. R, ride. House, & took the cars for the Depot, 27 St. for Bridgeport. The R. R, train started at 3s45 P. M, We had a pleasant passage, & I arrd at bro. Robinson’s, in Bridgeport, about �6 P. M. - found all well. Called in the evening at Mr* Lathrop’s, near, he greatly engaged in grape cultivation, wishes much to get our vine from Lahaina. Called on Mr. Morris - staid till 10 o ’clock. Wed. Sept. 2^ After breakfast, rode with Mr. Lathrop to see Barnum's grapery, many kinds - Black Hamburgh, Black Prince, & Victoria, the best - looked over all the grounds. *7h R.R. ride. Took the Express train, at 10 ,f 35 for New Haven. Called at White’s office - took dinner with him and his family. Disappointed in not getting a ride with Cousin Carlos Smith to Northford. He had returned early in the day. At 2i P. M. engaged a passage in the stage, whh, however, never called for me. At 4 P. M. procured a passage, in John Marshall’s one horse wagon, from Durhamj & I. arr^ at Northford, about dark. Thur. Sept. 3d- I had planned a visit this day to Durham, & bro. Maltby furnished me a horse & buggy, for this purpose I did not start till 10^ A. M. I reached Mr. Isaac Fame— lee’s at 12, or a little after, & met a most cordial recep­ tion from his wife, (Eliza Cooley) & her sister, Mrs. Hawley Eliza appears truly pious, whh was not the case, when I Visit to Northford, & Durham. sailed for the Sandwich Islands. Mr. Pamelee was not at home - gone to New Hartford to visit a sister. 1857. dinner, & spent a pleasant 3 hours. I took At 3 P. M. I went to Dr. Smith’s - found there his children, Catharine (Mrs. Elsworth) now of Lafayette, Ind. & Goodwich & his wife, �from Washington D. C. I had not met with Goodrich before, on this visit to the U. S. I staid to tea. Dr. Smith has now two sons, G. & Marsh Smith- & two daugrs, Catharine & Elizabeth, who now lives at home. At dusk, I went to Eunice Baldwin's, where I spent the night. last of her father’s house. She is the I conversed much with her about the departed of the family, & the forefathers. Deac. Erva Baldwin, who died in 1782, built the house of uncle Reuben, in whh Eunice lives. He was noted for ardent piety, & for conversing with children on religion. He had 7 sons & two daugrs - was a blacksmith. Frid. Sept. 4— When my horse was harnessed, I went to our old homestead, now occupied by young Miles Merwin. The house has not been altered, as Mrs. M. informed mej for her husband was not at home - I staid half an hour - then went to call on Lyman Butler, who, I had just learned, was still in the land of the living. I found him living in the house, once occupied by my mother’s uncle John Hall, with widow Catlin, one of 3 daugrs of John Hall, still living. Lyman has one son Charles & 4 daughters - two daughters are mar^ - Mrs. Crawford lives in Chilicothe 0. & Mrs. Ford in Marietta 0. He mar^ a Miss. Southmayd, of Durham. He (Lyman) still works at shoemaking. Prom Mr* Butler’s I went to the old grave yard, & was deeply interested in looking over the graves of our ancestors & others. It is a great defect of wives’ monuments, that their maiden �family names are not given. I then returned & took Eunice Baldwin, into the carriage, as she wished to spend the day at Deac. Pamalee’s. We just called at Dr. Smith's - had a few words with Goodrich, & rode on to Mr. Pamalee’s, where we took dinner, & had a pleasant visit, till after 3 P. M. I then left, & rode to Northford, where I found all well. Northford, leaving for Waterbury. The Steamer Illinois ran ashore near Havana, & delayed the 1857 - mails, whh were sent b?r way of New Orleans. Perhaps this is the reason, why the last mail has not as yet brought us any letters from our dear children in the Islands. Sat. Sept. 5^h. This was a foggy morning But it cleared off before 9 o ’clock. Our plans were to go to Waterbury to-day but we do not contemplate starting early. go & carry us in his two horse carriage. before leaving. Mr. Maltby is to We took dinner The weather had become quite pleasant. At about 1 o ’clock we started. In an hour & a half we reached Wallingford & called on Mr. Munson's family. He has seven daughters & two sons, all the children of Henri­ etta Dutton, who was his first wife, who was an own cousin of Mrs. B. Three of the daughters were there & all the children are married & settled near, except the youngest daughter who lives at home. picture of the whole family. twin sisters, were present. short visit. They had a Daguerreotype Two grandchildren, daugs of We had an interesting but We next went on to the West of the town two or miles & called on Mrs. Allen, who was Emily Dutton, & cousin �of Mrs. B. the only sister of Mrs. Munson, the 1®£ - She was at home & in the Bloomer costume. They live in a community of Spiritualists, perhaps, having all things common & being about 30 in the family. Oneida N. Y. They have a similar community at Mr. Allen was not at home. barn yard, fowl-house, &c. of the Chinese breeds. We looked at the They had some 200 fowls, mostly The barn was 84 feet long. Soon after we left Mr. Allen’s, we broke our carriage - lashed it together, till we could go 3 miles to Cheshire, where we found a blacksmith, who mended all. We arrd at Waterbury, after dark, & met a welcome from Douglas Maltby & family. A good social tea-table soon made us all feel quite at home. 1857 Waterbury, Con. at Cousin Douglas Maltby’s- Sab. Sept. 6— A pleasant Sab. morning. Mr. M cGill’s chh. At 10^ we went to He preached a very good sermon, from Gal. 6:9 "Let us not be weary in well doing" &c. service, I spoke with Mr. M cGill. After He asked me to assist him in the communion, in the afternoon, & informed me of the monthly Con., this evening, to be held at the first chh, Mr. Woodworth's. Mr. W. read some extracts from the Missy Herald, & made a few remarks. He then called on me, & I addressed the meeting for 3/4 of an hour, on some points of the Sand. Isld History, especially on the people’s getting their rights, supporting the Gospel, & sending it to other Islands. The meeting closed at 9 o’clock. At the communion, I addressed the chh for half an hour, on Sand. Isld piety, & what ought to be the chr of all the chh, & �their interest in all missions. Mon. Sept. 7— The last night was evidently colder than usual. A little frost here & there was reported this morning by those who rose early. Mr. M cGill had invited me to ride, this morning, a few miles, to see a school, &c. We visited the small school, kept by a young lady, with only ten scholars. The school had averaged about 15 scholars. on a sick family. He also called We had many calls this day, whh we sh^ have delighted to have returned, if we c^ have staid longer. Mrs. Maltby*s mother was of the number who called. Teus. Sept. 8 ^ This morning, there was a severe frost, whh, it is feared, has done great damage. The summer has been cold & backward, & early frosts seem very undesirable. This day at 4 P. M. the Am. Board of Missions commences its annual meeting at Providence R. I. with us to attend it. 77— R.R. ride Bro. & sister Julius Maltby go We left at 9 H 20 A. M. on the Nauga- tuck R. R. for Hartford & reached Hartford at 11 " 55. We waited, at Hartford, about an hour, for the train to Provi­ dence, & arrd about 4 " 5 P. M. Prom Waterbury to Hartford is 3Si miles - from Hartford to Providence about 90 miles. Providence R.I. Meeting of Am. Board 1857. On arriving at the depot, we employed a Hack to convey Mrs. Baldwin & Mrs. Maltby to 139 Pine St. where quarters had been assigned to us all. We had a most kind & welcome recep­ tion there by widow S. Branch, who soon had a cup of tea ready for us. The whole family consists of herself, her son, Edwin, his wife & two children. We did not go to the Board's �meeting this P. M. - but at 7^ in the evening, we went to hear the sermon of Dr, M. L. R. P. Thompson, of Buffalo. The sermon was excellent from Ma t .28 : 20 Lo I am with you always, &e. Heads - lat Who speaks •* xt - God. 2 To whom? The disciples - the whole chh in the missy attitude of evangelizing the world - 3^ The import of the promise - 4^ The effect it sh^ have on the chh. To fill with zeal - give courage & to assure them of final success. Wed. Sept, 9J^ A prayer meeting from 8 to 9 - The morning ses­ sions of the Board are to be from 9 to 12. sions from 2^ to 5§. The P. M. ses­ The prayer meeting, this morning, was conducted by Dr. Hawes, of Hartford - Prayer was offered by Rev, Mr. Shauffler & others, & short exhortations made, Hon, Theo Prelinghausen, president of the Board, presided at the business meetings. In the evening, half past seven, two meets were held, for addresses, from Missionaries & others, one at the Beneficent Cong, chh where the Board met,& one at the Central Baptist chh, near by. Mr. Shauffler addressed the latter. Thur. Sept. 10i£i2 This morning, according to private notices a meeting was held for mis's, in the basement of the Benefi­ cent chh, at 8, Many mis's were present - Mr. Gleason, fr. Guscaroras, B©adle, formerly of Syria, Ward & wife, fr. India, Hutchens, Ceylon, Wm. W. Scudder, Madras, Wilder, Bombay, Peet, China, Shauffler, Riggs, Jessup, Sneider & Powers & Wm. M, Thompson, of Syria, Wright, Seneca, Armstrong, �• • • & Baldwin, Sand. Islands, & others - also Mrs. Robinson, of Siam, Mr. Bushnell & wife, Gaboon, Afr. The business meetings were held as usual. Prom 10 to 11 A.M. was assigned as the time to hear Messrs. Armstrong & Beckwith, Providence, meeting of Am.Board, in behalf of Oahu College. They spoke about half an hour each, & both made effective appeals for a college endowment. 1857 Mr* Armstrong’s voice failed some towards the last, as they had to speak loud to be heard, & he was told, that time was flying. Mr. Beckwith was allowed to go on, 15 min. after 11. Resolutions were then passed by the Board, commending the object, & they passed to the next business of the day. The state & demands of the Turkish mission were considered by the Board, & the Mis*s. Shauffler & Riggs, & Mr. Sec’y Treat, heard in its behalf. The subject whh excited most interest, in discussion, these two days, was whether they shd create a permanent fund, for the support of disabled mis’s, widows, & orphan children. Some preferred to do it all, out of the common funds - Others plead for a separate & permanent fund. A middle ground was adopted. Frid. Sept. 11. The misy prayer meeting was commenced at 7, this morning, as the Board had agreed to meet at 8. Gleason, 40 years a misy, led. Father I spoke, in the meeting, on the nature of misy work & how to be happy in it. was addressed by Messrs. Scudder, Wilder, The meeting Wright, &c. & also by Mr. Merwin, who spoke of stretching his table, for m i s ’s, & of their coming sometimes very thickj also by Mr. McLeod, Board’s Sec. for Phil.; & Mr. Montgomery, Sec, �for Beloit, Wis. who spoke to me, after meeting, about writ­ ing to him. He has two brothers on Misy ground. I remarked to him, that when Sec’s had not been mi s ’s, they ought occa­ sionally to visit mis’y fields. Mr. McLeod, sd , The chhs ought to furnish a misy to every 100 members. The Beneficent chh was densely crowded, all these days, &, this morning, all Providence, meeting of Am.Board. hurry, that they might adjourn at 10 They actually adjourned 1857 at 11. 78i£ R.R. ride. had 9 cars in the train, & took 3 more at Mansfield, where about 10§, that they might be able to take the cars for Boston, We hurried to the Depot before the adjournment. We we left the Boston road, & we did not start till 15 min. after 11. The locomotive, Washington, took us to Mansfield, & Jupiter thence to New Bedford, where we arr^ about 2 P.M. & took a carriage, from the Depot directly to the house of Mr. Oliver Crocker. We staid with them, when we went to the Isis, 27 years ago - They took our children to their house when they reached this land in /51 - & the remembrance of many favors they have shown us wd not allow us to go any where else. We found the family in a splendid mansion, & they recd us with great cordiality. dead 17 years. Mrs. Crocker has been We found Mr. C. in pretty good health - his head white with age. Elizabeth, the oldest of the children, is manager of all the house. Geo. 0. is a partner with his father - Abner has been subject to Epileptic fits - whh have injured his intellect - Ufa., between Geo. & Abner, died 19 yrs ago - wd have been 40 years old or more now, if he �had lived. Sophia, (Mrs. Stevens) lives in Boston - Anne has been teaching in Hartford - is expected home - Mary is married to Dr. Stickney in this place. We shall take a still deeper interest in the family, after being with them a second time. Sat. Sept. 1 2 ^ Pelt refreshed by a good night's rest. Miss. Elizabeth knocks at our doors. dine at 1 - & tea at 6 P. M. for a fortnight past. N. East - They breakfast at 7 - We have had beautiful weather The Ther. has been about 62, of late, at sunrise, & 70 or 72 at noon. New Bedford, Mass. at Mr. Oliver Crocker’s - At 6^ A.M. The wind has been mostly After breakfast, Mr. Crocker took me down town to see what old acquaintance we cd meet - On the way down, we fell in with Capt. A. G. Ellis, who recognized me. 1857 Farther down on the wharf, we met Capt. Chs Wood, Capt. Jas Wood, Capt. Abm Gardner & others. We went to Mr. Crocker’s Counting Room - & returned home, calling at Mrs. Woodbridge's boarding house. They board at Mr. Danl Homer’s, whose wife is sister of Mrs. W. same house. Another sister & family live in the Capt. Kelly, their only bro., is now in town, having left his ship, & come home overland. After dinner, at 4 P. M. Mrs. B. called with me on Mrs. Woodbridge's - I soon left with D. Dwight & went to the ship, John Wells, in whh Capt. V/oodbridge & his wife are soon to sail to the Pacific. We did not find him on board, & could not meet him elsewhere. We returned to the house & saw him there. At evening, we had calls from Rev. Messrs. Craig, Stow, Whitney & Parker. �• • • Mr. Stow engaged me to preach for him Safe. P. M.j but Mr* Parker, coming afterwards, expressed a wish to send a strang­ er he had engaged to Mr. Stow, & let me preach in the stone chh, as there was a larger congregation, & more Capts, & others who w^ wish to hear me. Mr. Stow called afterwards & assented to the proposition. Sab. Sept. 1 5 ^ Ther. 64. Cloudy & quite foggy - but no rain. At 10s, we went with Mr. Crocker’s to Mr. Parker's chh, (for­ merly Mr* Holmes) & heard a sermon from Mr. Bliss, an agent for the Tract Soc. - In the afternoon, I occupied the desk, & gave them an account of the work of the Lord in the Sand­ wich Islands. I had tried to compas the whole in 40 minutes; but found, that I had filled up a solid hour. The congrega­ tion appeared attentive, &, I hope, they were profitted. I labored in one part of my remarks, to show the reality of the piety of the Sand. Islanders, on the supposition, that sea­ men had often brought reports of a contrary character, to such a place as this. I gave as high a character as I thought truth w^ bear to whaling Capts, from this land, who had visit­ ed the Pacific, & took especial pains to say, that very few of them, as far as I had learned, had brought ardent spirit to our shores. On the way home, I met Haydn Coggeshall, & two daug®, who is father of Mrs. Dr. Hardy. Mrs. Hardy is now at Boston; but expects to go to San Francisco, in about a fortnight, where her husband is now endeavoring to estab- �New Bed­ llsh himself in Medical practice. ford, at Mr. Crocker' I went home with him to take tea. 1857 Mr, Parker came along, & He had asked me to address the Sab. school concert in the evening, to whh I had agreed. Mrs. P. was fr. Auburn, the daugr of Abijah Pitch. I talkd to the children, & such parents as were present, on the inter­ est Sab. school children had taken in the Morning Star & the good it w d do the young. As Mr. Parker observed, the child­ ren seemed to be interested. To make them more so, he un­ rolled the large Misy map of the Western Hemisphere. Mr. Parker also made some remarks, in whh he referred to the great simplicity of the Hawaiian piety. After meeting, I was introduced to Mr. Wyllis, father of Capt. W. now with his wife out in the Rambler. 4*V> Mon. Sept. 14-^— Ther., this morning, about 66. thick foggy.- appeared as if it w d rain. Cloudy & quite Owing perhaps to the dampness of the weather, Mrs. B. has taken, a very heavy cold, & has some signs of asthma. leave this place in some days. She will not be able to Dwight & myself spent most of this forenoon, in selecting some furniture & c. whh. Capt. Woodbridge, who is to sail for the Pacific, about Oct. 5 ^ has promised to take to the Islands. bedsteads, & 2 chairs. We selected a sofa, 2 We looked for oil cloth - but did not find exactly what we wished. Capt. W. was rather ill, but went with us to look at the furniture. At 4 P. M. Dwight took the cars for Boston, expecting me to follow him �on Wed. if Mrs. B. is unable to go, Mr* Whitney. I went at 5 to call on Found him at 16 5th St. corner of Spring. pleasantly situated in Mr. Hafford's family. He is I had a pleasant interview with him of an hour, & was happy to hear from him of New Bedford, the pleasantness’ of his situation. He hopes, in six mos., to Mr. Crocker's have all his debts paid off. I have not yet met with many 1857. of the Sea Capts, of this place, with whom we have been ac­ quainted. In fact, most of them live at other places than New Bedford, Teus. Sept. l^th Weather wanner than it has been - the Ther. about 70 in the morning early. The fog has cleared away some. It rained in the night - & cleared off finely in the forenoon. Mrs. B. is somewhat asthmatic, but is, I think, getting some­ what better of her cold. Spent nearly the whole of this day writing to son Henry & Mr, Bartow at the Islands & to Dr. Winslow, of Troy. Wed. Sept. 16-^79i^ R.R. ride Some errands this morn. Called on Capt. Wood- bridge - left at 10^ A. M., in the cars, for Boston - at the Dep. Boston at 1 - met D. Dwight on the platform - &, as he was staying at Cousin Elizur Baldwin's, I went with him there. The family had risen from dinner - but cousin Lucinda got dinner for us. After dinner, we went immediately to the Mis. House, 33 Pem. Sq. where I met Mr. Gordon & others of the Rooms; also Dr. Armstrong & Mr. Beckwith, who are in the Com. room, preparing letters for dift individuals in the �country, on Oahu College. scriptions, & some smaller. They have already six $1000 sub­ Mr. A. had a young lady there copying Hawaiian names for a chart of the world. were there Mr. Hunnewell came in. While we He had invited Messrs. Armstrong & Beckwith to tea at his house, this evening, & he now invited Dwight & myself. We returned to cousin’s, 670 Washington St. & then went, in the cars, part of the way, to Charlestown, where we met Mr. & Mrs. Hunnewell, Mr. Bingham & wife, who are staying there, Messrs. Beckwith & Armstrong, & Rev. Mr. Miles & wife - he the clergymen of Mr. H.’s chh - Mrs. M. the daugr of Mr. Hurlbert, of New London. We had a very pleasant evening. Mr. Hunnewell is so deeply interested in Sandwich Isl^ affairs, that we scarcely talked of any thing else during the evening, to. Hunnewell showed us the first page of printing whh was printed at the At Boston Mr. Hunne­ well 1s Chstown - Isis - or perhaps, in any part of the N, Pacific Ocean. Their son, & adopted daugr were absent from home. Thur. Sept. 171?*1 Dwight & I called at the Misy House to make 1857 some arrangements for Dwight's going in the ship Eliza & Ella, belonging to Mr. Pierce. sail Sept. 25£ii The ship was advertised to but Mr. Pierce assures Dwight, that she will not sail before Oct. 15ih if not still later. Dr. Anderson was not in, with whom we must have our main con­ versation. I took a line from Dr. Pomeroy to the Superin­ tendent of Public Schools, who might assist me in visiting some of the Boston schools. The Supt. was absent - but the �Sec’y was there who was very attentive & gave me a letter to Mr. Swan, Prin. of the Mayhew School, in Hawkins St. I found it very readily - a large brick building, in a con­ fined part of the city. A boy showed me the room of the Principal, in the upper part of the building. I spent 1^ hours in the school, & was much pleased with their mode of teaching & all their facilities. I asked Mr. Swan, how kept his school, some 50 or 60, in such order. He replied, that he did not know, unless it was to begin right, & keep them right. There are three regular orders of schools in Boston - the primary - the grammar schools, & the High Schools. The Mahew is a grammar school. Schools only in Boston. morn. & from 2 to 5 P. M. There are 3 High There Sch. hours are from 9 to 12 They closed at 5, after whh I hurried to the Providence Depot, where I met Dwight, who was going at 5§, to Bridgeport, by way of Stonington, & New York as a matter of cheapness. I saw him 20 minutes before the train left, whh was at half past 5. We had together a little talk with Dr. Anderson. Frid. Sept. lfiffif Staid again at cousin Elizur's - After break­ fast, I went to the Misy House. Called at the office of the Supt of Public Schools - took a package of sch. documents whh I send to Isis by Capt. Woodbridge. I met Dr. Anderson, <Sc had a full talk with him, & gave him a letter to be pre­ sented to the Prud. Com. in whh I asked that Abbey’s & �Dwight’s passages may be paid, to the Isis - the latter probably in shape of a loan to me. results to me on Wed. Sept. 23d- Dr. A. is to write the I then visited the Latin Sch. in Bedford St. Mr. Gardner Principal. - also in the other part of the same building, the High Sch. prin. Mr. Sherwin, He sent kind regards to his old pupil, Robt Davis, at Honolulu, who, he said, was at the head of his school, when here. After dinner, I went to the Mis. House, saw Dr. Anderson, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Armstrong, & took of the latter some documents on Oahu College to distribute at New Bedford. I then, with the line from Dr. Pomeroy, went down Tremont St. to the Winthrop School - An immense brick build­ ing, 4 stories high. establishment. it. Mr. Swan is the Principal of the whole It is a Girls School, & has 925 pupils in In some of the primary schools, boys & girls attend in the same school. But, in all the higher schools, they are taught in separate schools. The Winthrop Sch. building is one of the late one erected, & is considered one of the best models in the city. There are four spacious rooms on each floor, except on the upper floor, where one room, very large, occupies the whole end, where I found Mr. Swan hearing a class of large girls read. They were seated on long settees but the seats in all other rooms are single with a simple desk before it. The seat is a chair, with a back, standing on an iron post with a board brace to support the back. �Having the seats single is an improvement in this house over others where two sit on one seat, as in the Mayhew Sch. Still later houses have an improvement over this, viz. rooms to put hats, bonnets, cloaks, umbrellas & rubbers, instead of putting them, as here, into a common hall. Boston, leaving for New Bed ford. I regretted, I was not able to stay long enough in this school to see their mode of instruction. But as yet I have not seen any school, in this country, better managed, or with better modes of teach­ 1857. ing than the Punahou School, & the Royal Sch. at Honolulu, ftnth R.R. ride. under Mr. Beckwith. At 4^- P. M. I left in the cars for New Bedford, where I arrd at 6^, & found Mrs. B. & the Crocker family in usual health. Sat. Sept. 19— I called, last evening, on Capt. Woodbridge - she quite down with a cold - many suffering from the same cause. The Ther. at Mr. Crocker’s was 45 above, this morn­ ing at sunrise - As we concluded to take the 10^- train, I had time to go to Mr. Leonard’s & procure the oil cloth we wished. me. Capt. W. was to take it in the ship, & he went with We took an affectionate leave of Mr. Crocker's family who have been very kind to us & our children. carriage, with us, to the Depot, at 10. They 3ent a The train left at 8l2l 10i|. R.R. ride whh went on to Boston, & took the train from Boston for At Mansfield, 31 miles, we left the N. Bedford cars Providence, where we arrd at 1 P. M. 82d R.R. ride We had to wait till 3, for the Hartford train, whh we took to Plainfield, 28 m., & arrd 4-|. Then we waited till 7^ P.M. for the train from �83l£ R.R. ride Worcester to Norwich, 16 m, where we arr^ at 8, & a carriage took us to Mrs. Chs Coit's residence in half an hour. We were kindly recd by Widow Chs Coit, a 2d cousin of Charlotte,by her daugr Ellen, & son Chs M. Coit - The re­ maining son, Joseph lay fast asleep on the settee. Mrs. C. insisted on getting a cup of tea for us, whh she did. She remembers a visit to Northford & Wallingford, before we went to the Isis. She was a Grosvenor from Pomfret - Her mother was daughter of Dr. Elisha Perkins, the Tractor man, whose wife, Sarah, was sister of Col. Wm. Douglas. Sab. Sept. 20th Still cloudy & damp weather. At 10^, we went to the 2d Cong, chh, (Dr. Bond's) where we heard a good sermon, from Mr. Gulliver, of the Cong, from the text, Isa. 27j3 - I, the Lord, do keep it &c. Norwich, Ct. Mrs. Coit s- Introduction dwelt on God’s agency being ignored even by Christians, at the present day, on account of objections. In the afternoon, Dr. Bond preached fr. the words "if they hear not Moses," &c. Mr. Geo. Coit, Supt of the Sab. Sch. invited me to go & address the sch. at the close about 3 P. M. They have an interesting sch. whh I addressed on various topics, Sand. Isi. matters, among the rest. At a meeting in the evening, in the vestry, Dr. Bond read a chap. & made re­ marks, & called on me for remarks. His remarks were on faith, & I followed in the same strain, telling them of the faith whh Hawaiians exhibit in prayer. �Mon. Sept. 21^j. We had many calls in course of this day - Mrs. Bond, Mrs. Barker & daugr Sarah - Mr. Geo. B'. Ripley & wife - he was a class after me in college, & others. We called at the district in the forenoon, with Mrs. Coit. We visited all the rooms - staid longest in the Junior Dept under Mr. Phelps - Mr. Allen is the Principal - The build­ ing is a splendid one - the school is entirely free, sup­ ported by the State, as far as funds go, & the remainder by a tax on the city. departments. There are about 550 scholars in all The most perfect order reigns among all - no whispering or laughing, or moving about the room. In the evening, Messrs. Allen & Phelps took tea with us, & talk turned wholly on Sand. Isis. Fir. Phelps was taken 3 mos. since, bleeding at the lungs, & has been recommend­ ed to go to the Islands. Teus. Sept. 22 &. . This morning was clear - the first time we have seen a sunrise here. Mr. Ripley had engaged me to ride with him to a village near, in Norwich, (Greenville) to see a paper mill. It was the first I had seen - a wonder, & yet all the machinery is simple. They use 10 tons of rags each day, & make of it 7 tons of paper. parts of the spaciotis buildings. We went into all The works go by water, the Shetucket river, & I was astonished at the vast amount of Norwich, Mrs. Coit’ paper made, when but few hands, men & women were employed. I The Paper of the Harper's house, & of the New York Tribune 1857. is made here. Mr. R. supposes it is the largest paper �mill in the world. their paper here. The Tract Soc. procure a portion of No "branch of manufacture perhaps has made a greater improvement over old ways than they. material goes in rags, comes out pressed paper. The After we left the mill, we met Mr. Stanton, minister of the place. We then rode round some 3 miles or more by a farm of Mr. Ripley's, & came again into Norwich City, in the upper part. We rode to the Free Academy near Gen. Williams where we met Mrs. Baldwin, Coit & Mattison in a carriage. With them I visited the Free Academy - a splendid building, erected by private subscriptions. Gen. Williams has put in $16,000 & his wife is giving the Library. The lower floor is occupied by the Lib. room & lecture Room. stories, with each a large school room, 8c The 2^- & 3^- smaller rooms one a drawing room - & one a study for the Principal. - The ladies left & had a fright, in returning, from the fractious horse. I staid till the school closed at 1, & walked down with Mr. Smith, the principal. Scan, &c. I heard the class in Virgil, They have a piano in the school room, whh is common in such schools. This & all such schools, as far as I know, go by credits, whh here the assistant writes, in a great book, as each scholar leaves the room, on their own reports. At evening, we took tea at Dr. Bond's, a 2^- cousin of bro. E. Bond, of Kohala. He lives with his 3^ wife - has 5 children, a son & 2 daugrs, at home, one son Henry �adopted by Gen. Williams, & one in New York. Deac. Perkins & wife called in the evening. Wed. Sept. 25^: Last evening Mrs. Prentice, called - a sister of Mrs. Benj. Douglas of Middletown - & engaged us to dine with them to-day. I spent an hour in writing to D. Dwight & "bro. Armstrong - At 11 Mrs. Prentice called for us in her Norwich Ct. at Widow Coit's carriage, & took us to various parts of the town to ride. We first called at Mr. Guliver's chh, where the women, Mrs. Buckingham ( sister of Geo. B. Ripley) Mrs. Norton, (her 1857hush, a cousin of Mrs. Parker) & others were making the carpet of the chh. Mrs. Buckingham knew of Mrs. Spaulding. We called at Mr. Prentice's store,- hardware store. We rode through many streets, West & N. W. of the landing & saw numberless splendid residences of the rich - at 12-§ we reached Mr. Prentice's house, near the Free Academy at l|r we took dinner when Mr. P. was at home. two fine daug!rs, Mary & Grace. the family. so soon. 84^1 R.R. ride They have Mr. P's. mother lives in We had a pleasant visit, & were sorry to leave At 3^ their carriage took us to the Depot, that we might go to Jewett City. At 3:45 P. M. we left in the cars & reached J. City 4-|- - We went immediately to Mr. Cheever's house & spent over two hours with them, & took tea. We intended to have called at Mrs. Tyler's, mother of Mrs. Cheever, but had not time, as we must return in the cars at 7 »> 35. We reached Mrs. Coit's, in Norwich, �at 8 P. M. & felt fully paid for our excursion. Thur. Sept. 24 clear day. th Writing after breakfast - A most lovely At 10 A. M. I called at Gen. Williams' who lives farther up town. He was gone to Stonington - Mrs. W. was engaged so I did not go in. I passed on up to Mr. Bulkely's, half a mile farther - I found Mrs. B. at home & had a pleasant visit with her. She called the girls out of school to visit with me. They have 8 daug£iL, 5 hers Bulkely Reynolds Reynolds B. R., B. 3 his. Lilly, Helen, Loisa, Anna, Mary Day, Mary Lee, R. R. Ida & Charlie. Helen & Mary Day were absent from home. They have a Daguerreotype of the whole group & themselves, taken for us whh they are to send to Bridgeport. Just as I was preparing to leave, Mr. Bulkely came, & I sat down to dinner with them, & after dinner rode down with Mr. & Mrs. B. & Lilly - Afterwards I called at the Post Office, on Mr. Norwich, Mrs.Coit' ! Johnson in Norwich Bank, & at the school, where Mr. Allen is Principal. Spent 25 minutes in the school. Then Mrs. 1857 Coit took us in Mrs. Norton's carriage, round the town, to see all the fine scenery & splendid dwellings of the rich. These rich dwellings are situated mostly on the streets whh. lead N. & N. W. from the landing. The upper or N. W. part of the city is the most beautiful part thickly set every where with large trees, elms & maple, &c. There are more rich, tasteful & splendid residences in Norwich than we have seen in any other place of the �size - And no place, not even Boston common, or New Haven, equals, in beauty, the summer appearance of the upper part of Norwich. The trees are about thick & large enough for a hot summer's day; but too thick & large to be pleasant in cloudy or rainy weather. Manufactures are the source of most of the wealth of the place - there are two paper mills, cotton factories, &c. Gen. Williams gained his wealth by the v/haling business. At evening, we went, by invitation, to Mr. Wm. A. Buckingham’s to tea. They are among the most wealthy of the place, & Mr. B. has the name of being one of the most liberal. Both of them seem sin­ cerely devoted to Christ’s cause. They have one daugr, Eliza, who is a much esteemed young lady. Their house & grounds are very splendid, in the midst of the lower part of the city. Their garden is extensive - a fine hot house a grapery, &c. He was a dry goods merchant but went into the manufacture of India Rubber boots & shoes, whh has been very profitable. cost $5000. He gave the organ to Mr. Guliver's chh; We spent a very pleasant evening. Besides Mr. & Mrs. B. & their daugr , there were present, her bro. Mr. Wm. Dwight Ripley, his daugr, &c. Mr. Guliver called in after evening. Frid. Sept. 2 5 ^ We were to have left this morning for New London - but Mrs. Norton, whose husband is cousin to Mrs. Parker, (Oahu) urged us to spend a part of the day with her �• • • & Mrs. Gen. Williams sent an invitation to us to take tea with them this evening - so we have deferred going till Norwich, Mrs.Coit's - tomorrow morning. her carriage. At 10 A. M. Mrs. Norton called for us in We first rode to Mr. Blackstone's residence, 1857 whose wife is sister to Mr. Norton & cousin to Mrs. Parker. It is one of the largest & most elegant of all the houses of Norwich. She took us all over the house, & we went up to the lookout, whh has a most delightful view of the Cove or Yantic River. & took dinner there. We then rode home with Mrs. Norton, Her husband is absent, on a tour through Canada & the ¥fest, with their two eldest twin daughters, Emeline & Isabella. The two youngest, Mary & Ella, are at home, & now attending school. Ella only took dinner with us, Mary, having come home ill from school. After dinner, I returned to Mrs. Coit's - visited the Otis Library for a few minutes, & then, in the street, fell in with Mrs. Baldwin & Mrs. Norton, in her carriage, who had been to call on Mrs. Barker, who had called on us. We all rode to Gen. Williams', where we arrd at 5§ - We found Mrs. Williams at home - also Miss. Lester & a yotmg nephew Thomas Williams . Gen. W. had not then returned from New London - he soon, however, came in, & sd he came from New London, in company with Mr. Armstrong, who was then at Mr. Goddard's. Gen. W. kindly sent for him, that we might meet with him - We had a very pleasant evening �together - all were social, & really enjoyed themselves. Mrs. Coit & her daughter, Ellen, were there with us, the first time they had been at a tea party in years. The most delightful of all sights to me, was to see Gen. & Mrs. Williams, wealthy & worthy, so sincerely devoted to the cause of Christ. They lost their only son, Thomas, two years since, very suddenly. This was a sore bereave­ ment - but they seem cheerful & happy. noble one, hung up in the room. His likeness, a We saw there the likeness of Gen. William's father - also the portraits of himself & bro. Thomas, taken when he was 22, & his bro. 20. we returned to Mrs. Coit's, & retired. Gen. W*. requested us to pray. At 9-jg-, Before we separated I led in prayer & Dr. Arm­ strong followed. Sat. Sept. 26th Rose at 6 - packed our baggage before we went down to breakfast. After breakfast, Mr. Geo. Coit's carriage came to the door for us - & soon after Mrs. Norton rode up, in her carriage, as it was time for us to go to the Norwich, leaving for New London, Boat. Mrs. Coit wished to accompany us to the boat. So she & Mrs. Baldwin rode down, in Mrs. Norton's carriage, while little Geo. Coit & I & the baggage found a place in 1857 the other carriage. We hurried to the boat; but there was no need of hurry, as we all arr<3- there, 20 mln. before 9, the hour for sailing. Some one, at Mrs. Norton's request, I presume, had sent us a free ticket, for the Tiger Lilly �to Hew London - Mrs. Norton, in the name of her husband, who is Pres, of the Sound Steam Boat Company, gave us a free pass from New London to New York. Besides these favors, the good people of Norwich showed us abundant attentions, & urged us to stay longer. Gen. Williams, as he bade me, Good­ bye, slipped a |5. bill into my hand, saying it w^- help me on the way. Mrs. W. had done the same to Mrs. B. We only wished, it had been consistent for us to have staid a few days longer. But we must hurry on. We sailed in the Tiger Lilly at 9 - had Mi*. Russel, a Bap. min., on board, & other acquaintances who made many enquiries about the Sand. Isis The Scenery down the River was fine; & we arr^- at New London At Mr. Williams' at 10§ A. M. & took a carriage direct to Major Williams’. His proper address is Hon. Thos. W. Williams. kindly welcomed by Mr. Williams. We were He did not come home from the R. R. office, where he spends most of his time till near the close of dinner. him once more. We were very glad to meet In the afternoon, I called at the R. R. office, at Mr. Havens office, & thence I went to Mr. Wm. W. Billings, & had a pleasant visit with him & his family. He is a Col. classmate. Sab. Sept. 27th- a I took tea with the family. beautiful Sab. morning. It had been sug­ gested, that the l3^ & 2*3- Cong, chhs sh^- unite Sab. evening, & I give them an address on the Sand. Island mission; to whh I assented. We attended chh with the family, at the �2d cong. chh, in the morning, & heard a good serm. from Mr. Thayer, of Bethel Ct. fr. Col. 5:11 - "Christ all & in all." In the afternoon, Mr. W. & I. went to the 1st chh, & heard Mr. Field, who is colleague to Dr. McEwen, from Mai. "Will a man rob God?" &c & made the lst prayer. I was introduced to both, at the close of the service. vice at both chhs. menced. Dr. M. was in the pulpit Hotice was given, of the evening ser­ At 7§ P. M. the evening service com­ Mr. Field said, he was very tired, having preached twice, & wished me to conduct the whole service, whh I did. New London, Hon.Thos. Wheeler Williams». The choir sang a voluntary, a chant, of whh I was not apprised. The Lord helped me to address the congregation, whh was large, in a large chh, & I felt quite at home in 1857. the velvet lined pulpit. I passed lightly over the first 20 yrs of the Mission; but dwelt more on the evidences of real piety in Hawaiians - on govt changes, the people's obtaining their rights, &c. I hope, were profitted. at 9 n 20. The audience were attentive - I talked an hour, & meeting closed Dr. McEwen expressed himself highly interested with my account of the work in the Islands, & spoke of it as a great work of God. So did others. We walked home, in company with Mr. Field & his family. Mon. Sept. 28~kk This is a beautiful morning. It is Major Williams' birthday, whh makes him 68 years old, & his broth­ er, Gen. Williams is 70 next March. yrs younger than he. The Gen.'s wife is 10 Tomorrow is my birth day. I shall �then he 59 years old. It was planned this morning, that Mrs. Williams shA take us in the carriage to the Cemetery, of the city, whh is to the H.W. of it, & is called Cedar Cemetery, from its being covered uniformly with Cedar trees. The soil is somewhat full of Granite rocks - but the surface is gently undulating & very romantic. monuments. There are many costly The High Granite monument of Thomas W. Williams, son of Gen. Williams cost, it is said, about $3000. - Major Williams lot is a fine one, surrounded by an iron fence. It has in it a square pyramid monument to Mrs. Lucretia W. Williams, (a Perkins) who died in 1829. Also plain marble slabs to 2 daughters, & 3 sons, who died, the first, 9 years of age, in 1830 - the rest from 1830 to /40, or later. whole cemetery ground is 40 acres. The From the cemetery we rode thro. East N. London - then to South part of the city - & down the river shore. Finally we visited a glass factory, & saw one of the workman blow up a junk bottle. great curiosity to us all. This was a We then returned home to dinner. In the afternoon, I went down Street with Major Williams, who introduced me to Capt. Frank Smith, two Messrs. Perkins, Elias & Shaw, & we called on Deac. Chs Butler, Cash1* of the Bank, & 2^- cousin to me. New London, at Major Williams. 1857 Major Williams has his son, Chs W. Butler, for a clerk, whom he sent as guide to me in finding the cousins of the Butler family. We first called on Wm. B. a cousin of my mother, & had a pleasant interview of half an �hour. He has 4 sons, 3 in Phil. 1 in Malden, Mass. Next we v went Mr. Geo. Butler’s, Grocer, bro. of Deac. Chs. - & there is still another bro. We then called on Henry Bedett, Thomas B. (eldest) & Edw^ B. who went two voyages to the Pacific, & was at Lahaina, I called at the door of Parker Smith's widow - she not at home, & then went over to Capt. Richards' where I took tea. with him, & he walked home with me. I had a pleasant visit Deac. Butler called in the evening - also Rev. Mr. Thayer, of Hampden Ct. & David Williams, a conductor on the N. Y. Central R. R. at a salary of $70. a month. We had expected to have sailed, this even­ ing, for New York - but the ladies arranged to put it off one day. Teus. Sept. 2 9 ^ My birth day, whh brings me to 59. tifully fine day - pretty cool. A beau­ Friend & classmate Billings called at Mr. Y/illiams, & invited us to ride with him about the place. We had a fine ride down to the Pequot house. He has a two horse carriage, whh he offers to give me, if I will get it out to the Islands. He has taken great pains to fix up his residence with all sorts of conveniences. are to take tea with them in the evening. We ; In the afternoon, I packed up, & gave a call on Deac. Charles Butler, Cashier of the Union Bank, a man, highly spoken of for piety & habits of business. At 5 P. M. we went to Mr. Billings’ & had a real social visit till 8 - then returned to Major �Williams' & at 10 P. M. bid adieu to Mr. & Mrs. Williams' who have spared no pains to make our visit agreeable. promised to write him from the Isis. I At 1C% we embarked on board the Steam boat Connecticut, for N. York. Mrs. Norton' free ticket procured us a good state room, where we slept New York, at Mr. Bailey1s Brooklyn sweetly - arr^ at N. Y. at 7 in the morning. We took a carriage to 190 YsTater St. Mr. Miller's store, dropping Mrs. B. at the Tract House. I left our things at Mr. 1857 Miller's. Mrs. B. Mr. Bailey came to the Tr. House, cc found I called at Mr. Davies' - went to the Ocean Bank, & afterwards accomplished what I wished with Mr. Bailey at the Market Bank. We came at evening over to Mr. Miller's, at Brooklyn, & took tea. There we met Mrs. Bailey, & rode in the carriage to Mr. Miller's factory, & thence to Mr. Bailey's where we took up our lodgings. Wed. Sept. SO^h Weather quite warm. I went over to New York, & commenced the work of getting things to send on to Boston to go in the ship with Dwight. Called at the Tr. House - also at Sheldon, Blakeman, & Co's - booksellers. Thur. Oct. 1 . ping. Mrs. B. went out with Mrs. Bailey to-day shop­ I was busy selecting books, & looking over the city for other things. many places. Mr. Bailey kindly went with me to At we returned home to Mr. Bailey's - found the family considerably alarmed, because Prank their little son, had had convulsions, apparently from a bad state of �the bowels. They feared it was caused by a fall the day before, when he struck his head on a stone. Fri. Oct. 2^ The little boy is much better - Mrs. B. was to go this day to Bridgeport, & so at 9 Mr. Bailey & myself accompanied her to N. York & to the boat, & they sailed at 10 A. M. I then prosecuted my work - Engaged a set of Misy maps of Mrs * Bidwell, for $30. - called with Mr. B. to look at pianos - set strings - watch tools for Charles,&c. Sat. Oct. 5^- Completed my selections of books - procured the tools, &c. At 2 P. M. went up to Madison Av. & called on Mr. Dodge’s family - found Mrs. D. & his mother, David & New York & Brooklyn, at Mr. Bailey's - Arthur at home - had a very pleasant call. They told me that Mr. D. thought the financial difficulties of 1837 nothing so severe as the present. I am told by others, have had $60,000 1857 of Y/estern notes come back upon them for nonpayment. appears to be a universal want of confidence. will be who can tell? There What the end I had an invitation from Dwight to David Dodge to attend his marriage Oct. 7— & I commissioned him to invite Wm. D. Alexr , who is now a member of the New York Theological Sem. as David also is. On my return down the city, I stopped at Carter & Brothers & procured the Pulpit Cyclopedia. evening. Sab. Oct. I did not get back to Mr. Bailey1s till 7 in the They were waiting their tea, for me to get home. We had been expecting that this w^ be a rainy day - but it was very pleasant, neither too cold nor too warm. �Mr. & Mrs. Bailey did not attend chh to-day. I went out to the Plymouth chh (H. W. Beecher's) - The seats were not only full, but the aisles were packed. Every space was full, & there were many standing in the porch. Even women stood up, in the doorways, through the whole service. There were several clergymen in the stage. (I will call it) for it is not like a pulpit. the service. Mercy of God. But no one took any part in Mr. Beecher's text was Ps. 36:5 - 8 - the His sermon was not very methodical - but it was an excellent sermon, &, every where, interspersed with graphic descriptions, & striking figures. He has more strength, pertinence & force of illustration, than he has taste or beauty. At half past 3 P. M. I went to Dr. Buddington's chh, whh is on Clinton Avenuej but learned, that there was no service till evening. Notice had been given in other chhs, that Dr. Shauffler w<l make an address, on the Turkish mission, in Mr. Hogarth’s chh, this evening. Mr. Bailey & myself went. singing a voluntary. At New York & Brooklyn, Mr.Bailey* s . 1857. TS/hen we arr^, the choir were Mr. Hogarth read the first hymn, Dr. Shauffler the 2^, & Dr. Storrs prayed. not seem very animated. Dr. Shauffler did Perhaps he was somewhat fatigued, having addressed two congregations before this day. He showed how feeble a hold Mahometanism had on Turks - told us of the Sacred flag, given to Mahomet from Heaven, but whh was now missing, & no enquiry was made about it. dwelt much on the chr of the Bulgarians, who were now He �• • • eager to get the Sacred Scriptures. and southward* They live on the Danube, Formerly three millions were open to mis­ sionaries; now thirty three, or the whole Turkish empire. Mon. Oct* 5 ^ Last evening, I wrote a letter to the chh in Lahaina, & this morning committed that letter & one to Henry to Mr* Bailey to put them into the mail* we left Mr. B.'s house, & went to the store. At 8-g A.M. As there seemed to be time, I went to the Tract House, where I found a letter from Dwight, on the subject of a piano for Abbie. Mr. Bailey advised to purchase one of David J. Van Winkle, of Bedford St. New York, instead of going to Chickering's of Boston. As the matter was left to me, I engaged Mr. Bailey to get the piano of Mr. Van Winkle, & see, that it was forwarded to Boston, In time to reach the ship "Eliza & Ella". At 10 I sailed, in the boat Bridgeport, to Bridgeport, where I arrd at 2 P. M. & was glad to find all well. I walked out at evening & took tea at Deac. Geo. Sterling's. Abbie was there - very busy. I spent part of the evening. Teus. Oct. 6— The ther. this morning was 46 above at sunrise - 64 at noon - 57 at sunset. After breakfast, I went to the Saddler's to look at the harness, saddles, &c. whh are to be put up, in a box for me, at Harrel, Calhoun & Co's Saddle & Harness manufactory* I called at the P. Office, & then �on Rev. Mr. Gown. It was noon & after, when I reached hom©; but before 2 P. M. I must have a letter ready for the mail, directed to Emily at Punahou. It was too late for the mail, but found a place in the cars. it down & mailed it. Dwight carried In the afternoon, made some calls & did the little matters. In the afternoon, DeWitt Alex£ arrived from New York - He is a member of the New York Theol. Semy - but has lived at Lloyd's Neck on Long Island Port Office address, Huntington. We were exceedingly glad to meet him - He appears very sociable, & much improved, they say from what he was when in college. He has come to attend D. Dwight's wedding, whh is appointed for tomor­ row at llir A. M. Bridgeport, Wed. Oct. 7-£k Ther. 47 sunrise - noon 63 - sunset 51 Conn. at The weather all these days delightfully pleasant for fall bro.Robin­ son' s . weather. This was the day for D. Dwight's marriage, & at 1857 llil A. M. the hour appointed we assembled at Mr. Morris' the house of the father; Sister Melinda Maltby & her 3 daughters & son in law, Mr. Thos. Smith, also Douglas Maltby & wife, had come - There were, of Dwight's ac­ quaintance, Messrs. Grosvenor, Andrews, Cook, Hanahs Taylor & Alex£. & Misses Eames, Ellen Stone, Charlotte Baldwin, Atwater, Olmstead &, Jenie Morris - - - After the ceremony, we retired to the back parlor, where was a table loaded with cake, sweet meats, coffee, &c. A blessing �was asked, & then caics &c. were soon put to use - All seemed serious - & yet there was much good cheer in the company - &, on the whole, all pronounced it a most pleasant wedding party. The new couple were to go in the cars to N. Y. at 2 P. M. & the company attended them to the Depot, where we had a social part of the visit - & another part at the window of the cars. About 2 P. M. the train came, & Dwight & his bride moved off for New York, expecting to be there one day, then go to New Haven, & Northford & back here. After they were gone, we, with our Northford friends, took a walk over Golden hill, went into Mr. Harral's garden, &c. We enjoyed our friends till 7 o ’clock at night, & then Douglas & wife took the Naugatuck train to Waterbury - all the rest took the train for N. Haven, a part bound to Northford. Mary Maltby remained to visit here, & go with us to New York. Thur. Oct* A beautiful day, for autumn - ther. 47 at sun­ rise - 65 at noon - 59 sunset - Wind N. clear - I spent some of this day in writing to bro, Chs, in Wis* & to Rev. E. P. Roberts Bangor, Me. answering questions, on an outfit for Micronesia. Towards evening, I called at Mr. Morris' & took tea with them. As their daughter, now son Dwight's wife, is soon to embark for the Sand. Isis, of course, they had many questions to ask, in relation to the voyage there, the Islands, &c* After tea, I went to �• • • the 2d Cong, chh, & heard an extempore lecture, li hours long, from Mr. Swan. Frld. Oct . 9.frj2 As it is only 10 miles to Milford, whh is the Bridgeport, original place of most of the Baldwin family, I resolved to bro.Robinson* svisit the place. This morning, at 6 "50, I took the way 1857 train, & in 20 min. was at Milford Depot. Half a mile West 86ih R.R. of it, I found, close by the Rail Road, the family of ride. Elnathan,Baldwin - who is himself, 71 yrs old - he & his wife are members of Mr. Scofield’s chh - their 5 sons, Elnathan, C h s , ______________ & Phinehas are married, except the last - & 3 daughters are married, except one who lives at home. I saw the husband of one, Mr. Beardsley. The Baldwins are very numerous in Milford. The town Clerk, David L. Baldwin informed me, that, of 550 voters in the town, 46 are Baldwins & 51 Smiths. I spent the forenoon at uncle Elnathan’s - & then made a call on Rev. Jonathan Brace, pastor of !L2^ Cong. Chh. This chh is older than the town, having been formed in a barn, in New Haven, near the spot where Noah Webster resided, (the same barn where Dr. Bacon’s chh was formed) It was formed to come to Milford, with the Colony, whh began to settle Milford in 1639. Mr. Brace has the chh records, from 1639. I examined them, especially the record of baptisms, that I might learn some things about my ancestors, in those ancient times. There are now 40 Baldwins in the ULli chh, & I know not how many in the 2d chh. I had a pleasant �interview with Mr. Brace, went to the Grave Yard for half an hour - & then called on David L. Baldwin, who informed me, that there are, in the Clerk's Office, records from the 8 7 lii settlement of the town. R.R. ride. port, regretting, that the day was not long enough, to I took the cars at 6.40 for Bridge­ accomplish all I had desired - arr^ at 7 P. M. Sat. Oct. 10^3: Ther. 49 - 61 - & 58 at sunset. Wind E. - clouding up - Spent the day mainly in packing up our things, whh are to go round Cape Horn. Rec^ a letter from Nevins Armstrong, whh I answered immediately - also a letter to Abbie from Dwight, dated at New Haven, whh informed us of Mr. Beckwith’s being at New York, his offering Win. D. Alexr a Professorship at Oahu, College, whh he accepted - Mr. B. Bridgeport bro. Robin son1s 1857 goes to the Isis Oct. 20 - & probably Win. Dewitt will go with us Nov 5 ^^ i must now give some thought to preparation for tomorrow's work. Sab. Oct. 11— A delightful pleasant day - air rather cool. Ther. 47 at sunrise. At 10 o'clock A. M. the family went to the 2^ Cong. Chh, but I choose to go & hear Mr. Gown, where I must speak to the people in the P. M. He preached from Rom. 2:14,15, on conscience, maintaining, that it was a distinct faculty of the soul, as much as memory was, or any other faculty of the mind. At 2 P. M, I called at Mr. Gown’s, & walked with them to chh. I preached to them, or talked on the Sand Isld mission, from Rom. 1:16, Gospel the power of God - giving a brief history of the mission �• • & its present prospects. hours* • I think I addressed them about l-§ The full congregation & the children all seemed attentive. At the close, Mr. Gown & others expressed them­ selves highly gratified, & I felt thankful, if the people were profited. In the evening, Mr. French, his wife, sister & 2 children called & we had some singing. Mon* Oct. 12^} Delightfully pleasant fall weather, as every body says - just cool enough for comfort. Ther* 49 at sun­ rise - 57 at noon - I spent most of this day in writing letters - wrote to Mr. Gordon, Treasr of the Board, about pecuniary matters - wrote to Mary Parker - to bro. Franklin, & also to bro. Hotchkiss in Illinois. I called at Deac. Sterling* s , in the Saving1s Bank, & got the safe keys whh I had left there in his care. Towards evening, Mr. Wm. Marsh & wife (Ellen Fowler), from Bristol, Wis. arr^. We were exceedingly glad to see them. They have been married about a fortnight, & been on a wedding tour, through Indiana, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Harrisburgh, Phil. Wash­ ington, & New York. They staid 3 days in N. York, & are now on their' way to Northf ord, Tolland, Vermont, & home. In the evening two Miss. Baker's called - also Miss. Mary Sherman & her bro. Henry. Teus. Oct. 1 3 ^ Ther. sunrise 53 - - 64 at sunset. Sun rose clear - soon foggy & cloudy - rain in the forenoon - broken cloudy P. M. no wind, This day & also Wed. & Thur. are �the days for the Conn* State Pair, at Bridgeport. Mr. Robin­ son & Mr. Marsh have gone to the Pair grounds, whh are one Bridgeport at bro. Robinson’s 1857 mile West of the city. to-morrow. I hope to take a look at the Pair I have written to bro. Benton to-day - & done a few things in way of preparation for leaving the land, to return to the S. Islands. Much of the day has gone to visiting Mr. & Mrs. Marsh, who will soon pass on, & we may see them no more in this world, th Wed. Oct. 14. A clear night - but this was a foggy morning. Ther. 59 at sunrise - Mr. 3c Mrs. Marsh left at 10 » 35 A.M. in the Express train for New Haven. first on Dwight Sc We called with them Lois, at Mrs. Morris’ & had a pleasant visit of 20 minutes. In the afternoon, I called at the druggists for Thompson’s hair dye for Mrs. Cooke - found none - I then went out to the State Fair Grounds - paid 25 cents entrance - Two immense rotary swings, outside the yard, were a great curiosity - men at their ease, 50 feet high. Sc women were swinging, When once in, I wandered till dark, viewing every thingj but I had but little leisure to examine things minutely. First I entered the board shantee, where was the Steam motive power. There was a small pump, cost $12, Holley's Pantent, manufactured by Ufa. Brown, in Oswego, N. Y. It works easily, by a crank, & must be valuable, for sending water, by hose, over a house, yard, &c. The ag. implements were few Sc slim - �not used as they are on the Western prairies. Of stock, there were 3 kinds of Cattle, the Short horns, Durhams, & Devons, & some cross breeds - Two Durham bulls, 2 year olds, were the largest animals, of the age I had ever seen. were many pfcetty good Devon bulls. There Cows few & not so fine. An immense number of sheep - breeds, 1. Cotswold, very large & fine - 2 Southdown, ordinary. 3 Pure Merifio - some good. 4 Saxon - Of fowls, some Brahma Pootra were fine - Manu­ factories, a pretty good variety - a harness, from Harral, Calhoun & Cote was valued at $400. splendid Saddles. There were also some Of Garden vegetables, some cabbage heads were a foot in diameter - The Valparaiso Squashes, from the Deaf & Dumb assylum, at Hartford were large, one weighing 175 lbs - others less & less down to 103 lbs. Of fruits, there were several specimens of Baldwin Apples, some nice Pippins & pearmeins. The Muscat of Alexandria were the finest white grapes. Of the dark colored, the Black Ham­ burgh were splendid, the largest bunch weighing 1 lb. & 14 oz. The Black Prince are called finer still. Wilmot's Black Hamburgh has a larger berry than the common kind. But the Victoria Hamburgh, of a lighter purple, have a still larger berry - & are a truly inviting grape. We must try to get them to Lahaina, where they w^ grow finely. Bridgeport, at bro. Robinson's - While I was looking at all these things, an immense crowd v. of people were standing about the race course, & were 1857 �• • • delighted at the trotting matches, performed by horses in light sulkeys. I did not see many fine horses. At dark I returned home. Thur. Oct. 15— Still foggy & rainy - wind East. sunrise - 64 noon, Ther. 62 at This day was spent in arranging & procuring certain articles for ourselves & others whh were to be sent round the Horn by Dwight. I called at Mr. Morris’& other places, & we had some calls. near to leave. Time draws Called at Mr. Gown’ s, & gave him a transla­ tion of his marriage form into Hawaiian. Frid. Oct. 16— . Paid D. Dwight what he needed to get to Boston. Called at Mr. E. S. Hawley's to settle a bill of D. Dwight's - found it involved in matters of Grosvesnor's 8c left it for their arrangement. Engaged some grape vines of Mr. Lathrop, Black Hamburgh & Blk Prince, of the Golden Hamburgh fowls. way of the Isthmus, Sc 8c also a pair I am to take the vines by D, is to take the fowls round the Cape. We got all things ready for our departure this day ing. Sc I called at Mr. Morris' Deac. Geo. Sterling's, even­ Sc widow Baldwin's, who has a daughter in San Francisco, Mrs. Munson, (house of Munson & Valentine) whom she wishes us to see. Sat. Oct. 17— We parted this morning with Bridgeport friends, not expecting to see the place again, probably while we live. Bro. 8c sister Robinson accompanied us to the boat. They hope to be in N. York when we sail Nov. 51?*1 At the �boat we found daugr Lois - Dwight helped us down - also found Mrs. Morris, Deac. Sterling & wife & Abbie, Jason Morris, & other friends. Miss. Cornelia Eames, neice of Mrs. Morris, came with us, on her way to Newark. We had only a few moments to bid Good bye to all these dear friends, as the plank must be hauled in. Brooklyn, at Rev. H Newcomb* s 1857 we moved off. They waved a Good bye, as Dr. Hewitt was on board with whom I had some pleasant conversation. We sailed at 8 A. M. in the Bridge­ port, steamboat, & arrd at New York at 12 noon. We imme­ diately went & left our baggage at Mr. Bailey’s Store, & crossed to Brooklyn, where we took up our lodging's at Mr. Newcomb’ s, a family we have long intended to visit. We found at home the father & mother, two sons, Geo. & Edward - one daugr, Ellen - The teaching in Tenn. eldest daugr, is Geo. graduated at 1/fais last year. are professors of religion except Edward. All They have a‘ school in the house, of 30 girls, taught by Mrs. Newcomb & Ellen. Sab. Oct. 18th a cloudy day, threatening rain - Mr. Newcomb's house is almost opposite to Mr. Beecher's chh. They attend Mr. Hogarth's chh, (formerly Dr. Cox's) - but as Mrs. B. wished much to hear H. Ward Beecher, we went, in company with Mrs. Tappan, there. Mr. Beecher's text was, "Strong meat is for such as are of full age”, &c. He was not quite as happy as usual in his sermon, so I thought having heard �him 3 or 4 times before. He divided the minds of men into 3 divisions, according to its degree of excitement, the state of susceptibility. activity- 3. 2^ a state of business A state of Exaltation - supernal state - high wakefulness on moral & religious subjects. Many of his bold enunciations were such as the half-taught & wicked might use to teach error. At 7-|, evening, we went again to hear him. The* house was more densely crowded than in the daytime. The text was Ps. 23^- The Lord is my shepherd" &c. Doctrine, The duty of trusting God, even under the most trying circumstances." This Ps., he said, was the sweetest in all the Bible - the Nightingale of the world"Mr. Beecher's fancy is amazingly exuberant, & many of his illustrations,in both these sermons, were sticking & power­ ful. His evening sermon, I noticed, was something over an hour long. But the immense audience were attentive to the end - a breathless attention. Brooklyn, Mon. Oct. 19— Wrote this morning to Dwight still at BridgeMr.Newcomb's . port. Mrs. B. & I made a call at Mr. Tappan's - sat an 1857 hour with her, talking about Mr. Green, &c. &c. At 2 P.M. we dined. I then went over to New York - called on Mr. Bailey, 190 Water St. He went with me & called on Aug. P. Dow, bro. of Dr. Dow. We had a pleasant call. He seemed very desirous, that we sh^- make them a visit at the house, 25 Bank Street, & I promised, that we w^- do so. Mr. Bailey returned, & I went on to the Post Office, & thence to the �Tract House, where I found a letter from Mary Parker, who is going with us to the Islands. Newcombs at Brooklyn. I then returned to Mr. At 8 o ’ clock, every morning, there is a Union prayer meeting in some chh in Brooklyn. tended, this morning, at Mr. Beecher's chh. I at­ The men hold the meeting half an hour, & the women continue it another half hour, an admirable plan. Mrs. B. & myself were present this morning. Teus. O ct. 2Q th a fine pleasant morning, all the more pleasant & grateful, as we have had little except cloudy weather, of late. This was the day for the sailing of the Cal. steamer, & Mrs. B. & myself had agreed to go on board at noon to see Mr. Beckwith off, & see how accommodations look. But the morning pa per (^announce that the sailing is deferred till the 22^- when the St. Louis will go, & not the Northern Light as was expected. meeting at 8 -. Mrs. B. went to the morning prayer I did not, as my cold was bad. Spent the day in doing necessary errands in New York - but first went to 22^ Sands Street, Brooklyn & introduced Mrs. B. to my cousin, Mrs. Hayes, (Rhoda Baldwin) who with her husband, boards there. She urged us to spend the night with them - so, at night, I returned & we had a pleasant visit with her & her husband who was at home. His business office is in New York. Y/ed. O ct. 21— Weather pleasant. I had called, a few days since on Mr. Aug. P. Dow, bro. of Dr. Dow, our neighbor in �Lahaina, who urged us to visit them at 25 Bank St. So after spending the morning in writing to bro. Pogue a letter for him, Alexr & Green, (I had written on Mon. to Hattie & our children,) & doing a few items of business, we took a Pulton St. Omnibus 3c went to Mr. D o w ’ s - We found Mrs. Dow, her little son Augustus, & older daugr , Augustella, at home. Mr. Dow was at some political meeting, & did not return till after we had retired. kindly, 8c Mrs. D. & the children recd us most we had a good visit with Mr. Dow next morning. Thur. Oct. 22d- Weather still pleasant - getting cold. I left Mrs.B. at ^Mrs. D o w ’ s - Mrs. D. was to take her down town; & I went after breakfast to 190 Water St. to Mr. Bailey’ s, where I wrote a letter to Mr. Cooke. Mr. Beckwith came there, to whom I gave my three letters for the Islands. Wm. Alex. & Wm. Gulick also called - the latter going with Mr. Beckwith. I waited there till 12 3/4 P.M. for Mrs. B. but the ladies did not appear, & so Wm. Dewitt, & I walked over to the Steamer, St. Louis, foot of Warren St. seem very large or inviting. 500 passengers. The Steamer did not It was said, there were about I found Mr. Beckwith, & talked with him about our children, &c. Saw also Mrs. Hardie, who was bound to San Francisco. But it was little comfort to meet friends there - such a crowd, pushing here & there. till the boat left, 8c I staid watched her in the river - then re­ turned to Mr. Bailey's, where I found Mrs. B. also Mrs. Dow 8c Augustus. (Mrs. B. & myself, guided by Mr. Bailey, called �at Mr. Benedict's, Silver Smith, 5 Wall St. & then Mr. Bailey put us into a Pulton St. Omnibus - (no, this was Wed. evening.) This evening Mrs. B. & myself walked to J--U Broadway, & took the 7— - avenue cars, & went to 22 ^ No. 108 Mr. Child's, a college classmate of mine. Child soon came home. St. to Mr. Mrs. C. was ill - found Miss. Goddard, sister of Mrs. C. - also one daugr Alice - their son Calvin, lawyer, is to settle at Norwich - Mrs. Allen, a daugr , lives at S. Hadley. We staid all night, & had a pleasant visit. New York, Frid. Oct. 25^ We left Mr. Child's immediately after breakleaving for Durham, fast, & took a 7iii av. Omnibus to 190 Water St. Yv’ rote there 1857. to Mr. Gordon & son Dwight, who is to embark from Boston, Oct. 26. At 4 P. M. went to the foot of Harrison St. & took passage in the St. boat S. America, for Catskill. Sailed at 5 P. M. & landed at C. next morning at 5. The S. Am. is 260 ft long - sails 15 miles an hour - now had a barge by her side of 500 tons, 8c w^ make about 9 m. an hour. She is of 1500 tons, & it takes 20 tons of coal to make the trip from Hudson to New York & back. S a t . O c t . 24ffi About 5-| A. M. we were on the pier at Catskill landing - An omnibus took us, for 12^ cts, to the town, where we took stage to Cairo & Durham - took breakfast at Cairo, in a tavern in whose bar room I heard more profanity than in all the taverns I have been in the country besides Durham, N.Y. a rum bar was close by - the rough & low were therfc^. - plenty �tobacco chewing- & I was glad to be off. village at 11 A. M. Arrived at Durham Went to Rev. Elias L. Boing's, the Pres, minister - took dinner, & then were to Elizur Hull's, a mile south where I found the family including Eunice Strong - also Cousin Salmon Strong & wife. Eunice is in rather poor health - but her living so long is a great wonder. Mr. Boing & Rev. Mr. Foot went over with me, & they returned. Sab. Oct. 25— I staid all night, & enjoyed my visit much. Cousin Elizur Hull & wife took me in their covered buggy, over to the village, to chh. santly all day. Congregation rather thin. It rained inces Rev. Mr. Foot, agt of the Am. Tract Soc. presented that cause in the morning. The chh originally on the hill, was moved to Broadway before I left the country, & is now in the lower part of the village. It is a plain, but neat building in the exterior - & v/ithin is conformed to the best style of the present day. The pulpit is one of the finest I have seen in the country. Durham N.Y. 1857 The gallery is only at the end - The whole is done off in fine slips, & the floor is carpeted. It is graced with a moderate sized organ. The chh after being, at first Congregational, became Pres, then changed back, in part. thoroughly Pres. the afternoon. Mr. Boing persuaded them to become Notice was given that I w^- preach in The congregation was some increased, meeting began at 1-| P. M. After the A. M. meeting, I met �I • • various relatives & old friends - Simeon Baldwin, Leveret Chittendon, Lyman Y/ilcox, Lvunan Hull, D. Simmons, husband of Samira Strong, old Mr. Read, son, &c. Cowles did not stop to speak with me. Dr. Jonathan Zina Whittlesey was gone - there were plenty of the younger whan I did not know. It seems as if there was scarcely a house in all the place where theheads had not been removed by death. Mr. Hayes now 85, & his wife 82, & Deac. Noah's 3d wife, seemed almost the only chh members of that generation who were left. There were 150 members in the chh when we left now 120. I preached 1|- hours - All were attentive, & seemed interested. I first dwelt on our personal history, & misy experience. Then the past & present prospects of the mis­ sion, the change in govt - end of slavery, & Haw. misy efforts. They made much of me, & all wished me to call & see them. After service I went home, & spent the night with Mr. Boing, who is really a warn hearted brother. He has a true misy spt - was once a misy to the Choctaws. Mon. Oct. 26th ^ e day for Dwight & Lois to sail from Boston. The rain still falling. Could only visit in the village. With Mr. Boing, called on Mrs. Whittlesey, David Cowles, who is low with consumption, but happy in mind, Lyman Wilcox. 8c also on I called a few minutes on Mr. Hayes who lives with his son Addison, mard to Rev. Mr. Everett's daughter, Mr. Boing 8c myself dined at Mrs. Whittlesey's. After dinner �L. Wilcox called, with me, on Mrs. Jerome & her daughter Clara, at the Boothe place. lodged there. Durham, N.Y. 1857 I took tea with Mr. Wilcox & He mar'3- Eliza Newell, of Stamford, or head of the Delaware. They have one child only - Ann Eliza, about 20 years of age. Mr. Hayes has daugr , Christina at home, Climera near - Dwight B. Hitchcock alive. Zina Whittlesey’ s children are Dr. Elias, Jno. Pratt, Mary & Laura, all at home. Teus. O ct. 2 7 ^ Rain falling incessantly. At 11 A. M. I called at Mr. Boing’ s - stopped a few minutes at Cousin Johnson Baldwin’ s Lawyer office. I then went over to Elizur Hull’ s - took dinner there - After dinner, their son, David B. Hull, took me in the covered buggy to the old homestead, all in the rain. I found, at the old house, Chs. Wetmore, son of Wetmore of Cornwall’ sville, who now owns the farm - bought it of Mr. Waldon, of N. York, for $2000, the same my father bought it for in 1803. The house & farm looked natural - some fences in new places - but all brought back days of childhood - Rainy as it was, I went into the orchard & looked at the brook & spring. of it much as we left it. up on the N. end. I went over the house - much A wood house & kitchen are put One of 3 pear trees standing - the old cherry tree gone - a row of new ones in front - also lilacs the barn was full of hay the E. part of the farm. grain - The road altered through We next went to the graveyard of the Meth. chh, all in fine order. Soon found the stone �eerected for father, in the S. E. corner of the yard. It has on it also the names of Porter, Ruth, Set & Harriet - a fine stone, all standing in good order. We called a few minutes on Chs S. Hitchcock, & then David carried me to Cousin Lyman Strong's, where I spent the night, & found Cousin Eunice S. & Salmon's wife. Wed. Oct. 28^3: Cousin L. Strong has 2 children Harriet, about 30 - & Horace 28. white this morning. It snowed some yest. P. M. & the mts were I had a delightful visit - Cousin L. Strong gave me a box of honey to eat on the way h o m e . At Durham, N.Y. 1857 9 A. M. Horace took me, in an open waggon, to David B. Hull's, & his father's, to take leave of them, & then to the village, 8c Mr. Boing's - Mr. B. & myself dined at Mr. Hayes' - He greatly rejoiced at meeting me Mr. Wilcox 8c Lemuel Baldwin called after dinner, - also a son in law of Mr. Hayes, Harriet's husband. Mrs. Green, of our Mission, was in the family of Mrs. Addison Hayes father. Zina Whittlesey came home, as we were through with dinner. Luman Hull told me, he was awakened by our parting meeting, & many spoke of that meeting. stage was waiting. crowded stage. We prayed together, & the I bid adieu to all, & we were off - a Left Durham at 1 P. M. Arr^- at Catskill at 6 - & took passage on the steamboat Catskill of Catskill, for N. York. David B. Dwight Parsons, 8c Anson Hull mard 3 daugrs of David Cowles. Mr. Simmons was on the boat, �husband of Samira Strong; Lemuel Baldwin, mar^ Symantha, the elder sister - the father, Ghs Strong, is intemperate, & lives with Mr. Simmons. Thur. Oct. 29th Still cloudy chilly weather,threatening rain. Bid Cousin Simmons "Good Bye” on the boat - hired a man to carry my satchel to Mr. Bailey’ s; as I was passing the U. S. Hotel, Dr. Winslow sprang out to meet me - glad to meet him, & he went with me over to Brooklyn where Mrs. B., at Rev. Mr. Newcomb's, had been havihg a cold & asthma. Mr. Bailey to go to the Bridgeport Boat, & meet Abbie. I returned as soon as I cd , & found Mr. Robinson & Abbie, & took her to Brooklyn. We were invited to tea at Mrs. Austin's; went at 7, & had, for company there, Dr. Lyman Beecher & lady, who urged us to visit them. She is parti­ cularly interested in the Sand. Islands, as her son, Joseph Jackson, is Post Master Gen-1- at Honolulu. Mr. &, Mrs. Merwin, Mr. & Mrs. Newcomb, ourselves & Dr. Anderson were also present. Mr. Merwin gave me a letter from Mr. Gordon, whh informed me, that he had purchased tickets for us & Mary Parker on the Steamer Northern Light, whh sails, for Aspin­ wall, Nov. 5th. Brooklyn, N.Y. at Mr Newcomb's . 1857 Beecher. x had much pleasant conversation with Dr. His powers of mind appear to be affected with age, especially his memory; & yet occasionally the strength of the old mental giant shows itself. of all his children. He gave me the names He has had 12 children, of whom 10 are �still living, viz. Catharine, now living in Hartford Ct. William, Edward, Harriet, (Mrs. Stow, of Andover,) Mary, George, killed by discharge of a gun, Henry Ward, settled in Brooklyn, - Charles, & an infant, whh died, Isabella, Thomas, & James, now Seamen’ s chaplain in Hongkong, China. The infant who died, Isabella, Thos. & James were children of the 2^- wife, who was a Poote of Long Island. Dr. B. says, the children of the 2^ wife are equal to those of the l£t - He now has a 3^- wife, who was a widow Jackson, & is much younger than the Dr. - Dr. Beecher calls himself 82. Dr. Anderson, who was present at Mrs. Austin’ s, requested me to called on him tomorrow morning immediately after break­ fast, at Mr. Merwin’ s, whh I promised to do. Mrs. Austin is an excellent pious lady; has had 5 children & lost them all - also her husband. She has now 8 grandchildren - Neither she nor her husband were pious,when they married the husband was an infidel. 4 -V i O ct. 50-i- Frid. After breakfast, I went to the interview with Dr. Anderson. He read to me a letter he had prepared to send to our Haw. Evang. Association, & afterwards a letter for Mr. D. G. Conde, embodying a Resolution respecting the house & land of Mr. Conde, in Y/ailuku. We spent two hours in duscussing various topics, to whh the letter referred. The Dr. returns to Boston, tomorrow morning. I returned �to Mr. Newcomb’ s, & found there Dr. Winslow for a call He staid awhile - & he & I went over to New York. We called on Mr. Raymond, agt of the Gal. Steamboat company, said to be a pious Baptist. We had intended to go on board the N. Light, but Mr. R. informed us she was up to be coppered. We called on Mr. Delay, an agt in the custom house, friend of Dr. Winslow. I sent 2 copies of my anti-Tob. Tract, to Henry White, for the class Library. New York at Mr. Dodge’ s. 1857 Mr. Bailey’ s, then went to Brooklyn, baggage, 8c Sc 8c I called at took out* light Mrs. Baldwin up to Mr. Dodge’ s, in Madison Avenue. Abbie was to go to Mr. Bailey’ s, & spend the Sab. at Mr. Nev/comb’ s. We arr at Mr. Dodge’ s at dusk, 8c met a most welcome reception from all the family. Sat. Oct. 31st 8c Yesterday was clear - but today again is cloudy somewhat rainy. I went down town to attend to various items of business - called at Henry Cooley's, dinner. I saw him 8c 8c 8c 8c Margaret Ghs, youngest son. Loisa did not come in. present staid to his bro. Merwin - also Mrs. Cooley - her daug'rs Eliza Ann, daugr - 8c the youngest 8c Dwight was not at home - But Dwight’ s wife, a Forbes, was her babe Willie. From Mr. Cooley’ s, I went paid Mr. Bidwell for the misy maps, $30. 8c 8c afterwards had a long talk with Mr. Bailey about somebody. Yest. I subscribed 2 years. 8c paid for the N. Y. Weekly Tribune for Their office consumes $6000 worth of paper each �week. Two presses print off all their editions of the Tri­ bune. It takes one press about 16 hours to print the 175,000 copies of the Weekly Tribune. Amazing triumphs of art I Sab. Nov l£^ A foggy morning, but it proved a pleasant day - weather getting cool. I rode with Mrs. Dodge as far as Dr. Cheever’ s chh, where I attended service. The Dr. does not appear as old as I expected he w^ - He is not much gray. His text was 2 Thess. 3:5 - ’ ’ The Lord direct," &c. The history of Paul's preaching to the Thessalonians made most of his sermon of one hours’length. He is not very dignified in the pulpit, but is occasionally very forcible. P. M. I went to hear Dr. Alexr on 5— Avenue. In the He had preached, in the morning from Hab. 3:17, 18 - applying it to the present financial distress. His heads were, 1. Worldly property not sufficient for man. 2. While it remains, the Xn will value his relation to God more than property, pleasure or power. 3. When taken away, the confidence in God will remain "un­ touched. 4. And, therefore, the Christian may, & ought, to rejoice in God under the worst circumstances in whh he may New York, at Mr. Dodge’ s, Madison Av. 1857 be placed in this world. Dr. Alexr preaches in a fine, smooth, easy, chaste style, using language whh is clear & appropriate. His illustrations are rather fine, but his his ideas not profound. They had Congregational singing, using very common tunes, St. Thomas, Grenville, & c . The great organ, was close in rear of the pulpit, with plenty of fancy work in front of it. The congregation sat all the �• • • service, except in singing the Doxology at the close. At. Dr. Chever's, they sat in prayer & in singing, except the last. Two Mr. Pratt’ s, of Buffalo, dined at Mr. Dodge's today. Mon. Nov. 2^- Went with Dr. Winslow this day to call on Marshall 0. Roberts, Pres, of the Pacific Steam boat Com­ pany. He gave us cards to call on board the boat, Northern Light - found the room, No. 6 assigned to us - Dr. W. thinks it as good a room as any in the boat. I afterwards went to Brooklyn, & dined with Mr. Newcomb & family. Abbie took the omnibus for Madison Avenue - & I spent the rest of the day in business preparing for our departure. Mr. Miller engaged us to ride, in his carriage, to Greenwood cemetery, at 10 A. M. Vfed. Teus. Nov. After breakfast, went with Mr. Atterbury, to the public school of 2l£i ward, in 27— Street. There were 1500 scholars connected with the school, in this one build­ ing, a large share from poor families - 800 & over in one room - the primary & infant department. The girls exhibited a specimen of Calisthenics - & all the classes sang. Every thing, even the going out & coming in of classes was regu­ lated by the piano. Mr. Wood, the principal, gave me a chart to teach history by, & I gave him directions, that he 0gth R.R. ride might send it to me by way of Boston. At one P. M. I took the boat for Flushing L. I. - went by cars the last half of �the way - I went to call on Mr. Parsons, commercial gar­ At New York, Mr. Dodge's 1857. dener, &c. to get some new species of the vine. Parsons at his office. Pound Mr. He kindly gave me a note to his gardener to give me cuttings of 5 new kinds of grapes, & wished me to let him kno?/ how I succeeded with them. 89th R.R. r ide. By cars, boat & the N. Y. omnibus, I reached Mr. Dodge's before 7 P. M. & then dined with, the family, & Mr. Scranton of Penn. Young Mr. & Mrs. White called. W e d . N o v . 4— A fine day - but cool - had agreed to meet Abbie from Newark, & Mr. Miller's family in Brooklyn, to go in their carriage to Greenwood Cemetery, the most famous perhaps in all the land. I went, after breakfast, to the Bible House, to get our tickets for San Francisco & other help. behind time. Waited but did not see him - Therefore, I was Abbie, & Miss. Wynans had preceded me, & gone with Mrs. Miller & Mrs. Bailey to Greenwood. I followed in the cars, & met the carriage a little out of the grounds. Abbie & Miss. Wynans were in haste, to get over to N. York, & get some daguerreotypes taken - So they took the cars to Fulton Ferry, while Mrs. Miller & daugr took me, in the carriage, all over this splendid burying place, consisting of hill & dale, ornamented by nature & by art also. I do not think Mt. Auburn, in Cambridge, Mass. has any beauty compared with Greenwood. When I returned, I w^ gladly have gone & dined with Mr. Miller's family, who have shown us no little kindness. But I must hurry over to New York, & do �up remaining business. I bought this gold,pen, & other things, & then took the cars at 4 P. M. for the Bible house. Mr. Merwin had tickets for me, wife & Abbie, & Mary Parker. I took the tickets, & he paid me $300, for our passages fr. Cal. to the Islands. Prom thence went to Dr. Bulkley’ s. They have removed from 43 Bleecker St. to 42 East 22 Street, near 4^h av. New York, at Mr. Dodge’ s 1857 I then went up Madison av., where I found Mrs. B. at Mrs. Stokes’- Mr. S. & the eldest daugr had gone to England. She had 3 sons & 2 daugrs at home. Mr. & M r s . Dodge, Mrs. Atterbury, & their minister, Dr. Prentiss, were present & we had a pleasant visit - Mary Maltby was also there, & Anson Stokes went to Mr. Dodge’ s & brought Abbie. We bade Mary M. good bye, & Anson S. accompanied her to her quarters. Thur. N o v . 5^^ The day we have long been looking to, for our departure for the Islands. It is painful to part with dear friends, in this land, probably never more to see them in this life - but it will be pleasant, as we go on our way, if every day wafts us steadily on toward the four dear children we have left in the Islands. I put up all my things, & as soon as breakfast was over, went to 126 fifth Av. & met Mary Parker, & Mrs. Hopkins, a cousin, with whom she is staying. Then took an omnibus to Mr. Bailey’ s. He had put up aj.l our things left with him, & labelled all. Mr. Miller good bye - to Tract House, & rec^- a letter, Bid �for Mrs. B., from sister Sophronia. Y/ent to the printing offices of the Tribune, Independent & Evang. for a few late papers. Mr. Townsend, in Evang. office had made quite a bundle - Met there Rev. W. H. Bidwell, who showed his kind­ ness, 8c wishes for our prosperity. him. I procured a bundle of Tracts, at the Tr. House, in Eng. German, & French. He asked me to write Before 12 o'clock, I went to the Steamer where I found a dense crowd, though the Steamer did not sail till 2 P. M. Our two trunks, sent by Mr. Dodge, had already gone into the baggage room.- & Mr. Dodge had sent me, his man, a large shawl, & the messenger had de­ livered it to the porter. locked it up. carriage. Mrs. B. 8c He told me where the porter Abbie soon came in Mrs. Dodge's Dr. Lafon & wife were on board from Newark. Dr. Bulkley's wife, having called at Mrs. Dodge's too late to see Mrs. B. followed on, & was on board the boat. Parker came 8c Mrs. Hopkins. Bailey, Dewitt 8c Mary Mrs. Miller, & Mr. & Mrs. Jas Alexr were there - also Mr. Wood, Miss. Sec. - Dr. Riggs, of Constantinople. Mr. Wood intro­ duced us to Col. Casey, who, with his family, was going to On board Steamer, Northern Light,bound to Havana 8c Aspinwall. a command in the U. S. army in Y/ashington Territory. Dr. Beecher came 8c Mrs. delivered me a letter for her son, Mr. Jackson, in Honolulu whh I slipped into a side pocket - as I did one for Mr. Clark fr. Mr. Sec'y Wood, to his parents. 8c fr, Jas Alexr I also slipped into the same overcoat pocket �letters I rec^ from Dr. Winslow, & one from Mr. Jas. M. Gordon - also several receipts & memoranda. In the heat of the crowd & work, I laid off my overcoat, & put it up in the highest berth. While I was with friends on the upper deck, the overcoat & Mrs. B . ’ s silk umbrella were stolen, & with them the above letters. Our friends left us, one after another as orders were given out - "all aboard & ashore - & our noble steamer’ s high wheels, at 2 P. M. began to move us out from the dock. cheered us, as we left. The immense crowd As I bid Mr. Dodge "Good bye," he s^-, I am going to send a large shawl on board for you. His man came to me & told me he had given the shawl to the Porter, & it was locked up in such a room. When I found my overcoat was gone, & felt the raw stormy, & knew, that it would come in all its power, as we approached California, I felt anxious to see the shawl - I had to wait a long time - but, at length, the colored Porter gave me the bundle, & I felt the genial warmth whh a kind Providence had furnished. As I was hurrying to get on board, some one gave me a letter from Mr. Gordon whh gave us the in­ formation, that Dwight & his wife, in the Eliza & Ella, had sailed from Boston, at 1 o ’ clock P. M. on Prid. Oct. 30. May the Lord have them in his holy keeping all the way they go, till them reach the Sandwich Islands. We moved steadily down N. York Bay - had a fine view of all the shores, especially of the fine town on Staten Island, at the point, �they stopped & sent in a boat. The wind was south, the sea not very rough, & our ship so steady, that none felt much Steamer Northern Light. 1857. sea sick the first day. The land on each side of the Narrows was the last we saw as the night came over us. Frid. Nov. 6 ^ A cloudy day - wind South - & yet we hoped the weather w d prove good by & by„ little W. Our course was S. a We go at a good speed & yet not so rapid as some steamers. The vessel is deeply laden, having a large complement of ordinary passengers, & 250 U. S. troops. But she is a noble ship, & I hope will bear us all through in safety. The steamer is about 6 yrs old - she is 252 ft long, 46 ft beam - & the side wheels are 32 in diameter. The Capt’ s name is Tinklepaugh. Sat. Nov. 7 ^ A beautifully pleasant day, & the sea becoming more calm & delightful. I have been constantly at table, & Mrs. B. has generally been there - at least, she has been regular to day. We are steering S. a little W. & passed the Lat. of Cape Hatteras about 10 A. M. today. We are thankful for such fine weather off such a dangerous part of the coast. Our noble steamer plunges on, night & day, & the whole of the way, thus far, she has faced a head wind every moment. We have a great number of passen­ gers & 250 soldiers on board - the latter bound to WashJl territory. We were introduced to Col. Silas Casey, who goes up to take command of the post & district at Puget’ s Sound. The Col. & his wife are good pious people. They �have with them two daugr s , Abbie & Elizabeth, & one young son. They have also a son in the army, & one in the naval school at Annapolis. Col. C. spoke to Capt. T. to have me » preach to-morrow, & he-, consented to have service, on the after part of the upper deck. Sab. Nov. 8^h South, Last night the wind, still blowing from the increased in strength, & the sea this morning, was very rough. I did not keep away from the table today - nor did Mrs. B.j but the motion had so far riled up my head & stomach, that I had to give notice to the Capt. that I c^ not conduct service. I had provided myself with a Steamer, Northern pretty good stock of Tracts in Eng. Fr. & German. These Light, about 30 N . L a t . I distributed in the cabins of the main & upper decks. Atlantic Ocean. A small remainder, the Major, a fine looking officer, 1857 asked to distribute among the Soldiers forward, & I. gave him all I had except a package of French Tracts. An old gray bearded Frenchman utterly refused to have a Tract said he knew all about them - a well dressed young man also refused, saying his word was Gospel. A few others declined receiving, perhaps because they could not read. Some of the little boys & girls were very busy getting tracts for those who had requested them. It was pleasant to see Tracts every where in the hands of this great throng. I spent the day mostly in reading the Bible & some late papers. Mrs. B. is pretty well - but Abbie makes hard work of going to sea. She has vomited excess­ ively, & has occasionally suffered with a pain in the �bowels, whh Dr. Otis, surgeon of the Steamer says, is owing to bile. The two last nights, it has kept her awake; but she is some better today, & has lain on a mattress, on the upper deck, most of the afternoon. Just at evening, a fine Bark, the "Willard", lay near our track. She had all sails set - but seemed as if she was stationary. Mon, Nov. We had a pretty good night's rest. Our Gong, as usual sounded about 6 A. M. & not far from 7 the first table company sits down to breakfast. Next sit down the 2<a-- cabin passengers - &, at the 3d- table, are a remnant of passengers, & the waiters. Mrs. B. is beginning to be troubled with a dark bilious diarrhea - Abbie is getting better & takes more food - she has a pain in the bowels, occasioned by bile perhaps, or by hard vomiting. Every body is lamenting, that we have such a crowd of passengers 150 or more first class passengers; as many more 2d cabin passengers - making some 5 or 600 in the after part of the Northern Light, off Florida 1857 ship, besides 200 or more, whom we shall probably find at Havana, from New Orleans. Then the forward part of the ship has 254 soldiers, & how many steerage passengers, none of us can tell. Well that the Steamer is large, being 252 ft long - 46 ft beam, & she consumes 850 tons of coal, on one of her cruises, say, from New York to New York again. - 700 tons of this she carries out herself, & the remainder, or 150 tons, she takes on her return voyage at Havana. The Northern Light is about 1800 tons �burden. Evening, in conversation with Purser Bulay, I learn, that we have about 300 steerage passengers, 254 sol­ diers, & lst & 2^ cabin passengers to make 724 in all. There are about 100 attached to the ship - making about 824 souls on board.„ We have 4 life boats hanging on the w cranes, whh w$ scarcely take the women & numerous children. # were perhaps 1250 in all. to-day the Lat. was 29° »» 45* at noon, & we are about 42 miles from the coast. Teus. Nov. 10iEj2 Yesterday Mrs. B. was quite poorly - Abbie ill also - a pain in the bowels & very weak. Applied a mustard plaster to the bowels, & gave her some laudanum. She rested pretty well, & appears quite bright this morn­ ing. Before 9 A. M. the low Florida coast was in sight to the West. By 9, we were sailing along the shore, at first, 6 or 8 miles distant - afterwards five & down to two miles. The land appears much as I supposed it would, a long, low, sand beach, with green covered sand hills in the rear, all low. We had occasional glimpses of forests farther inland. The sight of this coast reminds me of that cruel Florida war, where my bro. Seth contracted disease whh ended in his early death. We expect now to be near Havana some time to-night, & go into the harbor early in the morning. I think I must, one day, invent a writing desk, whh can all be folded up, & put in your trunk with the paper. I write any where - no good place, paper across my lap, or what �Steamer Northern Li gilt,off Florida & W.Indies. 1857 is worse, across the rack of the table. The jar of the boat is bad enough, but, with a good writing desk, I c^use the pen. But oh the noise & confusion of such a loaded ship as thisj much like an Emigrant ship, said one. Wed. Nov. Day some cloudy A. M. - fine & more broken P.M. - The distance from the high light-house on the South­ ern point of Florida to Havana is about 220 miles. We left Florida all in the rere before night yest. & saw nothing of Cuba till 8 or 9 this morning, when the glorious Queen of the Antilles lay along, in all its beauty, to the S.E. of us. At 11, the high castle of Moro was in sight - at 12, noon,we were at anchor, in the harbor. The castle is at the entrance, on the left - perfectly commands the entrance from ships. But I sh^- judge, that 10,000 troops w^- soon take it by land, turn the guns against the town whh lies on the W. or right side, extending along the sea­ board, & inland along the West Shore of the harbor. Houses,apparently of wood & brick about 2 stories high, often only one. Few houses on the inland side of the harbor - i*e, on the South & S. E. sides. The harbour is finely situated by nature, well defended from attacks by sea, but easily attacked, in its present state by land. It is surrounded on all sides by hills, of moderate eleva­ tion. Its entrance, I shA call one fourth of a mile wide - On the left side, farther in than the Moro, with a short �interval, is a longer fortification. The Governor’ s place, on the W. side, looks like a castle, & farther off, on two or three hills, some 2 miles from the ocean, are forts Northern Light,at Havana, 1857 with low walls & ports. From the moment we entered Havana, all we saw confirmed what we have always heard, viz. that one half of the inhabitants are employed, by govt, as a police or military force, to keep the other part in sub­ jection. There was a great amount of shipping, in the harborj one or more British Steamers - four or five Spanish Men of war - brigs, &c. of dift nations. The Spaniards, in boats came round in abundance to trade, having inferior oi’ anges, & a few mean bananas & pineapples. In the after part of the boat w^ be, boxes of segars, fans, & a great variety of other articles for sale. But Capt. Tinklepaugh had forbidden all passengers from going ashore, & all trad­ ing, because, if they traded in any thing, they w^ smuggle rum aboard, & we sh^ have a drunken mess on board. was a wise precaution. This However, such was the eagerness of many on board, to get hold of Havana cigars, that the boat­ men, slipping under the guards, contrived to sell a great many, at half a dollar a dozen. Nearly every boatman managed to row with a cigar in his mouth - & the spirit of smoking was evidently caught by many on board. We took on board 28 passengers from New Orleans - & so we have now, according to the Purser’ s account, over 400 in the ls"t or 2^cabin, or about 1000 passengers in all. I was tired of �looking at this tobacco fumigating city. In 1820, or 40 years ago, it was as large as New York, each city having 120,000 people. less now. Havana has probably about that number or Nothing, in the harbor, or on shore, looks like enterprise or business. I c^- only think of the awful mili­ tary despotism whh holds all Cuba in an iron grasp. cursed slavery of negroes & Spaniards. Oh Occasionally there were negroes in the boats, black as tar; but generally the Northern Light, at Havana. 1857 boatmen were Spanish. Abbie was feeble - but I helped her on deck, that she might look at the town, & see the forti­ fications in going out. I watched the whole of the noisy scene of boats, &c. from the Port Light of our State Room. I longed to see our great side wheels in motion, that we might be off on the ocean. Notice was stuck up, that we sh^ sail at 3 P. M. precisely - but passengers Came alowly, & we did not get under way till 4§ P.M. A long line of Cuba lay along our track W. from Havana, ending in Mtsjof moderate elevation. It was in this region, that the Illinois ran on some reef. Gapt. Tinklepaugh has been sailing since 1850, on this route, in the Tennesee, Star of the West, Prometheus, Northern Light & perhaps one other. These ships were mostly of the Vanderbilt line formerly. Thur. Nov. 12jk This was a pleasant day - The S.E.trades, as we called them were blowing fresh after a strong N. wind last night. But the weather grows hot, as we go south. �We passed the West Point of Cuba about 10 A. M. & took our course South, a little E. whh is the course through the Carribean Sea, to Aspinwall. Prom this West point of Cuba, to Aspinwall is about 800 miles, & the Capt. thinks we may reach Aspinwall about Sab. evening. S. of Cuba point at noon. Our Lat. was a little The N. wind helped us, & we sailed 276 miles the last 24 hours. We have three officers, l^t. Mr. Crowell, 2(3-. Mr. Gardner, 3^: Mr. Gould, but, up to this time, I do not know one of them. Frid. Nov. 1 5 ^ this season. Weather grows warm faster than I expected at Abbie, has been reduced, & is weak - I fear she will suffer much from the heat. A.M. Breeze from S.E. P. M. A gentle head wind Through the night, a gentle breeze fr. S.W. came into our port. & so did Abbie much of the night. I slept delightfully, Our Lat., at noon, 17° » 50* N. Sat. Nov. 14^1. Weather still fine - Winds light, & variable. On board Steamship, At noon, we were opposite to, i.e. East of the Isl^- of Old Northern Light. Providence, whh is 250 miles North of Aspinwall - So it is 1857 pretty clear, that we shall be there about noon on the Sab. We regret arriving in the middle of Sab. day. But those who manage the ship do not fear the d a y ’ s being trampled on; for it was evident, this evening that they were crowding more steam. Instead of 15 revolutions a minute, whh we had been making all the way from New York, they were now making 17 a minute. L a t . at noon 13»> 50 N . - �Sab. Nov. 15£k It rained some in the night, & heavy clouds hung in the horizon, this morning. I was expecting that an opportunity w d be afforded for me to preach, to-day, to as many as wished to hear. But it was evident that we sh be at Aspinwall about 11 A. M. when all w^ be excitement. Col. Casey also told me, that Capt. Tinklepaugh had proposed, that a train be started, soon after the arrival of the steamer, to take all the troops to Panama; & as he sh^ go with them & his family, the hours from 9 to 11 wd. all be occupied in preparation, the only hours when we c^ have public worship. And so it proved. About 9 A. M. the land appeared, on the right of the ship tending to Northward, &, on the left, we c^ see the mountainous shore running East ward. We were running into the angle, or bite of land. About 11 A.M. we arrived at Aspinwall. We turned round a point of woody land setting in from the West, & forming a beautiful little bay, in whh lay several men of war. We passed them & went up to a planked wharf, whh extended some. 20 or 30 rods into the sea. The wharf had been built on account of the steamers, & a branch of Panama Rail Road ran almost to the end of the wharf, mainly for freight trains. The whole region round the Bay looked low, as if it might be overflowed, at times, with water. to nothing but one great swamp. I c^ liken it The buildings round the shore seemed on a level with the sea - & so they were, or, �At Aspinwall, Isthmus of Darien. 1857 at most, but a foot or two above it. Some of them were quite stylish in appearance, though all were built of wood. all the buildings, whh faced the water were hotels. Nearly I c^- read, United States Hotel - St. Charles Hotel, Howard House, & c . & c . The whole place was thickly overgrown with a swampy growth - but cocoanuts & bananas were every where abundant. I wandered about the wharf to see what kind of a place we had got to. Until we arr^- it seemed to us a Holy day, but, after we arr^, it was hard to imagine, that it was the Sab. Every thing on board, & on shore bespoke some other day of the week. As I remarked to Mr. Rowell, next day, it seemed to me, that, for the first time, in my life, I had come to a place where there was no God. He replied, that we brought the "no God" with us, whh was too true. But still that is eminently the chr of all the Spanish American, Popish bountries - no Sab. in any of them, & very little moral character. As the heavy Hawsers drew the Steamer up to the wharf, a passenger plank was put up astern of the wheel, for ship & shore people - & an immense baggage slide forward, down whh trunks, boxes & other baggage were slid with great rapidity, even a bullock pen, animal & all got onto the wharf in the same channel. An immense swarm of black natives came on board, some begging for work, to earn a few dollars, but most, as I judged, employed by the Steamer's agent, & they were soon backing on shore the mail bags, Express boxes, & �other stuff. Passengers employed the natives to carry their trunks, &c on shore, where, as the baggage agt had informed us, all baggage, for whh the company became responsible, mast be weighed, &, after allowing 50 lbs for each passenger, 10 cts must be paid., on every lb. over & above that amount. This work sh^- all have been done, & usually is, on board, before the Sab. came. It was an awful job for any day - too sad a profanation of the holy day for any one from a Christian land to behold with indifference - but we passengers mast go into it, or let our trunks, &c. go to the winds, all the means we had of pursuing our voyage with any comfort. Aspinwall, Isthmus of Darien 1857 There was an immense crowd of passengers, each pushing his trunks, ahead to get them checked. My two trunks weighed 97 + 8 9 , - Mary Parker’ s two were 100 lbs. 50 Extra. Col. Casey had kindly invited my family to go with them , in the extra train, at 1 P. M. & I ardently longed to get my trunks through, that I might go with them but the thing was impossible. left at 2 P. M. They I was particularly glad to have my family off, as Abbie was quite poorly & it seemed to me, she wd meet her death, if long left in such a horrid place as this. They were safe at Panama, & on board the Str. Sonora at about dark. Capt. Whiting, of the Sonora, was at Aspin­ wall, & went over with them. I was introduced to him in Capt. Tinklepaugh’ s state room, on board the Northern Light. �The baggage master refused to weigh or check carpet bags & so, after trunks were weighed, I took my bags at dark to hunt for a hotel. At the head of the wharf, I found the U. S. hotel - went in - A J.ong line of bar, filled with bottles, occupied one side of the room, plenty of drinkers, all swearing blue - I whirled, & went out. other houses, whh looked all the same. Passed two I was afraid to go in, fearing I sh^ hear of nothing but hell & damnation. Each hotel I saw had two billiard tables in the bar room. I pursued my way towards the Howard House, when I met Messrs. Scudder & Edwards, two fellow-passengers. They hall been to the Howard & St. Charles - all full - but they had got a room at the Aspinwall House, where they had dinner, tea, breakfast, room, & lodging for $5. each. So I was allowed to go in with for $4. as I had no dinner. A miserable table all round -r tea with no milk, as the native waiter sd the cow had got away - but they w d find her in the night. Our room was an interior one, with no out door opening, open to the roof - I did not sleep an hour all night, owing th the heat. At breakfast, we had coffee without milk, but they s^- the old cow w^- be home to-morrow. I c^ hardly have got along with my light baggage, had it not been for the help of Messrs. Scudder & Edwards. Aspinwall & Panama. 1857 Mo d , No v . 16^. We were up pretty early this morning. Messrs. Scudder & Edwards went to see about some freight whh came �by the Northern Light. I went, after breakfast, to the Washington House, where I learned, that Mr. Rowell, Seaman's Chaplain, had rooms. I found him & sat with him, 15 minutes - then returned to the hotel, where I found Scudder & Edwards. They assisted me about my little bag­ gage, & we all got on board the R. R. train for Panama 90^ R.R. r i de. at 7| - & at 5 min. before 8 A. M. the train, one baggage & 7 passenger cars started. A frt train had left at 6 A.M. & a train, with the steerage passengers, left soon after us, making 4 trains, whh went from Aspinwall to Panama, on account on the Steamer. freight & 19 passenger cars. These 4 trains contained eleven We ran well till about 11 o'clock - Most of the road seemed in a good condition, but we passed one point, where the rains & a stream had washed away the W. side of the road, leaving a frightfully high perpendicular bank, with scarcely any thing to support the rail. This I considered a really dangerous place. we passed in safety. But About 11, we came to a full stand. The frt train had got off the track, & had displaced a few rails & ties. Some 20 or 25 natives were at work. It ought to have been only a few minutes work to regulate all, but we were detained 1-g- hours, in a hot sun. We were all greatly relieved, when our car wheels were once more in motion. At about 2 P. M. we arrived at Panama. stopped some 100 rods or more from the depot. The train We gathered �up our light baggage & pressed on with all the crowd to the plank wharf, on board the little steamer, whh was to take us three miles to the Sonora. As we drew near the Sonora, I descried Mary Parker’ s face at the port light. Soon Abbie appeared, & after a long time, Mrs. Baldwin came. They had been looking for me. In going out, we had some view of Panama town - an old worn out, paintless town, most of it walled in houses, without glass, a hot burnt up place. We saw what seemed to me an old monastery & a chh. Panama harbor is surrounded by land on the N. & W. & by Islands on the S. leaving only the E. & S.E. open. little steamer went a second time to the shore. when we sailed. Steamer Sonora, bound to San Fran­ cisco . 1857 The It was dark I staid on deck till we were well out to sea. Teus. Nov. 1 7 ^ Westerly. Not yet out of the bay of Panama - but going It was cloudy, Wind fresh from the S.W. with some rain before night. We feel greatly disappointed in this Steamerj she is larger than we expected, &, in some re­ spects, more tastefully arranged than the Northern Light. The large airy dining Saloon, open on all sides, with the promenade deck over is particularly inviting. The length of the boat is 286 ft - breadth from outside the guards 50 ft - tonage 2000. Diameter of the side wheels 36 feet. The engine is not so powerful as that of the N. Light but they nearly make it up in press of steam. The N. L. �with 17 lbs on the sq. inch made 15 or 16 revolutions in a minute; while the Sonora, with 23 or 25 lbs, makes only 15 revolutions. The Sonora burns 30 tons of coal a day - the N. L. 40. - The Sonora runs 8 to 11 miles an hour. The distance from Panama to San Francisco is 3250 miles, whh is the voyage we nov/ have before us, on the Sonora. From Panama to Acapulco, where they stop to coal, is 1400 miles; from Panama to Cape St. Lucas 2000 miles - Cape St. L. is, therefore, about 1200 miles S. of San Francisco. The Sonora rolls more than some large steamers, & hence perhaps is called Old Sonora - but she is the newest boat on the line, having been built at New York, in 1854, & taken by Capt. Whiting, to Cal. via Straits of Magellan. Wed. Nov. 18^3; The sea is less rough to-day than yest. S.W. ahead - not strong. Wind It was thick cloudy all day, & the rain poured most of the day. the land for the whole day. So thick, we did not see All the bustle of a begun voyage, stowing baggage, &c. is over, & all things begin to assume a quiet order. Long. W. 83 tt 46. Our Lat. N., at noon, was 7° n 49» Distance run last 24 hours, 192 miles. The 2^- cabin passengers have breakfast at 7^- - dinner 1. & tea at 6 . The l£t cabin, breakfast at 8^- - Lunch at 12 (noon) & dinner at 4 P. M. The children generally take their meals separately, 8c mostly before the adults. Thur. Nov. 1 9 ^ The storm is fairly over, & the ocean quite �smooth. stH Sonora, bound to San Fran­ cisco, 1857 Some clouds flying - but the day has been pretty warm, with a gentle head breeze. It is somewhat thick over land, or we are at a great distance, as we have had no sight of land to day. Nothing special occurred today. We were heading W.N.W. & going at a good rate over a smooth ocean. 86 ” 50 W. Our L a t . N., at noon, was 9 it 32. Distance run 200 miles. Long. Gapt. Whiting says, we shall be in Acapulco Sab. night, & stay there about 5 hours. The Sonora has run the whole distance between San Francisco & Panama in 11 days & 10 hours. The Golden Gate has run the same in 11 days & 7 hours. Frid. Nov. 2oJ^ Ther. yest. at noon, in the steering house 82. Farenheit. This is a clear day & the weather very warm This is the day for the John L. Stephens to leave San Francisco, & we shall hope to meet her on the way. On this day also, Mr. Armstrong & Wm. D. Alexander are to leave New York, in the ’ ’ Star of the West," bound, after us, to the Isis. Our Lat. today, at noon, was 11 » 24., N. Long. 90 » 23 W. Distance run 232 miles. day or to day. We saw no land yester­ Either yest. or to day, we have begun to cross the great gulf of Tehuantepec, whh is said to be 700 miles over. It is a portion of this track where we are liable to strong winds. Sat. Nov. 21s~k» Last night we had pretty strong wind, from the north or N. W. But the whole atmosphere, wind & all seemed insufferably hot. For 3 or 4 days, we expect the sun to be �pouring down upon us, with melting power. stop at Acapulco, where they coal. We dread the It is said to be closely hemmed in by the land, without much chance for the circulation of air. We may see it day after tomorrow. We do not expect much cold till we reach Cape St. Lucas, when we shall need more means to keep warm than we now use to keep cool. We have a great variety of characters among the 900 passengers, whh we have on board the Sonora. I have just been conversing with a man who sits by my side. His name is Reddington, from Jeff. Co. Wisconsin. apparently the consumption. He has But I find he has been trained to a belief in religion, & has much anxiety about his soul. I have been trying to direct him to the Savior. We have some evidently who are pious, & we have some on board who love card playing better than the best books whh were ever written. Sonora, steamer, bound to San Fran­ cisco . 1857 Some of them, I fancy, are first rate gamblers. Today, (Sat. Nov. 21®li.,) Lat. 13 » 33 N. Long. 94 '» 04 W. Distance run, past 24 hours, 250 miles. This makes us 1019 miles from Panama, & about 400 from Acapulco. Ther. to-day, at noon, in the wheelhouse, 81. Our whole course, since we were fairly out of Panama Bay, has been W. N. W. Last night & this morning, it blew strong from the N.W. & with the afternoon, it hauled more N. being abeam of the ship, whh made our motion more pleasant. Many were seasick today. Sab. Nov. 22§. This morning was clear, & we had the prospect �of a hot day - but it did not prove uncomfortable. ments were made for preaching to-day. Arrange­ I was to give them a sermon at 10 A. M. in the long dining saloon. The Capt. gave notice to the Purser, who put up a written notice, in the ship, of the place & the hour. All the seats, in the hall, were full, & the audience appeared to be attentive & interested, while I gave them an account of the work of the Lord in the Sandwich Islands, from Rom. 1 : }.6 , as a text. There was, at times, some talking outside whh was annoying, but the audience seemed solemn, & I trust, a good impression was made. Yest. was rough - but we had now crossed the Tehuantepec bay, through whh the wind came. This morning it was comparatively smoothe, & we were again coming in contact with the land, showing, that we have crossed the great bay, whh is said to be some 700 miles over. At 5 P. M., at Col. Casey's request, I addressed the Soldiers, in the forepart of the ship, & such of the steerage passengers as chose to gather around & hear. me, 0 thou Great Jehovah, &c. sang it - others joined in. I read the Hymn, "Guide Brother Scudder, (a Meth.) I read a part of Math. chap. +• V j 6— , commenting occasionally, & dwelling on God's Provi­ dential kindness to all of us on this voyage. All who were gathered around, in the dense circle, men, women, & children, gave good attention; but beyond the circle of hearing, on the open, fore-part of the boat, there was much noise & confusion, whh we did not attempt to still. Some good �Steamer Sonora, bound to San Fran cisco. 1857 perhaps was done. Mon. Nov. 25& . Soon after 12 o'clock at night, Sab. night, we entered the Romantic, beautiful, land locked bay of Acapulco, where the steamer is to take in coal & water, & procure such refreshments as are needed for our voyage. Y/e came up beside an old hulk, on the deck of whh our coal was ready in bags, whh they poured into our ship. Two large water scows, full of fresh water, came along side, &, with hose & force pumps, filled us with v/ater. There were crowds of natives on shore, appearing much like an equal number of Sand. Islanders, by the light of large torch lights, every way like old fashioned Sand. Island kukui torches. There were plenty of oranges, bananas, pineapples, cocoanuts, & c . for sale in the boats, & over the hulk, on shore. It was dark, & we c^ see little but the dark outline of the shore & m t s . The town was old Spanish - was at the N. end of the harbor, apparently one fourth of a mile off. Some of the passengers went ashore there, & had a fine opportunity for procuring fruit, &c. At 5 A. M. we sailed out again upon the ocean. All the way we have sailed, N . of Acapulco, the mts run close along the shore, & chains on chains of mts lie beyond each other, as far as we can see, into the interior, some very high. Much of the shore.has a low level part, covered with a growth of trees or shrubs. Our lat. today, �at noon, was 17 » 17 N. Long. 101 »» 14 W. Distance run in 24 hours 214 miles - a fine run, considering that we were hindered by the stopping at Acapulco about 6 hours. Whole distance run from Panama to Acapulco 1401 miles. Teus. Nov. 24th This morning we were still, like yesterday running over a smoothe sea, along the mountainous shores of Mexico. Ridges low near the coast, but rising, one back of another far back in the interior. At 9, this morn­ ing, we ran into a romantic little cove, & after winding round a rocky head land, on the right, we found the town of Matsinilia, consisting of a dozen thatched houses & sheds, looking exactly like some of the poorest Hawaiian grass villages, on some sun burnt up shore. And yet this is the port of entry for the district of Kalima, & here is brought Steamer Sonora, "bound to Gal. 1857 the silver from Mexico, collected from the rich mines around that capital. This is about S.W. of the Capital, & nearer to it than any other port. Y/e landed 3 or 4 passengers at Matsinilia; but the main object, for whh the steamer generally touches at this place is to get sil­ ver on freight. A quantity was brought on board, this morning, in shape of bars, I presume. It was wrapped up in pieces of mats, such as we often see in the Sand. Islands. Two or three boats came along side, 8c several canoes, large & clumsy, hollowed out of a single log, & wide enough to keep steady without any outrigger. The men were like Hawaiians; some had pants on - some only �shirts - all had hats. Our Lat. today, at noon, was 19 ” 6- Long. 104 » 46 - Distance run 230 miles. In conversation with the chief engineer, this evening, he told me, that the two boilers of the Sonora’ s engine weighed 60 tons - the whole machinery, boilers & all, about 100 tons. They use salt water - but have a condensing apparatus by whh they condense 60,000 gals of fresh water, from the steam, in a day. The two boilers hold about 45,000 gals. The engineer says, they are even running spinning machines by steam. There are some engines worked by a little heat. Wed. Nov. 25*^ A beautifully pleasant morning. I had supposed it w<i be rough & cold this morning, as we are passing the mouth of the gulf of California, & the wind from it was quite fresh.last evening. a young man, Y/hen I first got out this morning (Chs Applegate,) who, I had supposed, was quite a hopeless case, for card playing, drinking & swearing asked me aside, told me he felt bad to be playing cards, took out a pack, & threw them into the ocean - s^-, he sh^never play again - his parents w^ not approve it - I spoke of swearing, of whh I had reproved him a few days before. He s^ he was determined to break of that bad habit. couraged him by good advice. I en­ He is a nephew of Mr. Brenham, who has been Mayor of San Francisco, & is going to live with him. We were running most of the day out of sight of the land. Between 12 & 1 P. M. we had the John L. Stephens, (steamer), in sight, 5 days from San Francisco, on her way �to Panama. At 4 P. M. we came in sight of California Peninsula, though it was said, we sh^- not be up to Cape St. Lucas till late in the evening. Steamer Sonora, bound to San Fran­ cisco 1857 Thur. Nov. 26— Yest. towards evening a cool wind sprung up from the N.W. whh indicated cooler weather. But still it is not very cold this morning Ther. at noon yest. about 80 - to-day at noon 70 - Every body throwing off their thin clothes. Our Lat. yest. 21 u 26 N. Long. 108 " 47 W. Dist. run in 24 hours 264 miles. Long. 112 ” 13 W. To-day, Lat. 24 n 32 N. Distance run 267 miles. This morning we have been running along Margarita Island, & saw the place where the Independence ran ashore - an awfully fatal catastrophe, probably all, the blindness or carelessness of one man. Myself & Abbie, & several of the ladies have been visiting the Engine room, guided by Mr. Hilduff, Chief engineer. He explained the machinery, steam guage, & Register - the last the most wonderful piece of mechanism on board. It records the number of revolutions the wheels made on the voyage. A little West of Margarita Isl^, is another, whose name I did not learn. All the P. M. after losing sight of those Islands, we had no land in sight. David D . ’ s birth day this. Frid. Nov. 2 7 ^ The fresh N.W. wind continues, Sc being dead ahead, we have a heavy head sea to run against. The Sonora pitches more in such a sea than I shA expect of a ship of her length. We have again approached within a few miles of �the Lower California shore. I have just come from the engine room, where I went to show a young friend the register of the engine. It had then made 211,550 revolu­ tions since we left Panama. The steam guage showed a pressure of 26 lbs of steam to the sq. inch, & the wheels were then making 17 revolutions in a minute. Our Lat. to-day, at noon, was 27 it 19 N. Long. 114 » 52 W. tance run 220 miles. Dis­ An immense flock of sea gulls has been following our steamer most of the day. Capt. L. has been trying to catch some of them with a hook & line. A Bark passed us this P. M. going towards Panama. is the 2 This vessel we have seen since we left Panama. a perfect blank is all Mexico I What No commerce, no enterprise no wealth. Sab. Nov. 2 8 ^ Wind still ahead & fresh, & the sea becoming decidedly'more rough - The Sonora pitches more than ever & our headway being lessened, we have now no expectation Steamer Sonora, bound to San Fran cisco. 1857 of reaching San Francisco before Mon. night. Many passen­ gers are seasick, & all seem to feel uncomfortable, either from being seasick, from the unpleasant motion, or from cold. Our Lat. at noon, was 30 » 5 N. Long 117 » 7 W. Distance run 206 miles. In the forenoon, the engine was stopped a few minutes, a thing whh had not occurred before on the voyage. Nothing serious was the matter, &, in five minutes, all was in motion again. The Sonora has �• • • done well for the last 24 hours, considering the heavy head sea she has had to move against. We have been out of sight of land nearly all day. Sab. Nov. 29j^ A somewhat pleasant morning. We still have a wind dead ahead - but it has moderated greatly - & the sea is comparatively smoothe. public worship at 10 A. M. Due notice was given of The dining saloon was pretty well filled - I preached to them from John 3:3. necessity of the new birth. The All seemed to give good at­ tention, &, I hope, good was done. surgeon, Dr. Buell, were present. Capt. Whiting, & the We have all of us great occasion to praise God, for his mercies to us on this voyage - for almost uniforiru.health whh has prevailed through our great company. We are said to have 930 pas­ sengers on board, besides 80 Or more children. thought, that we had 1250 on the other side. little floating city. It is We form a Yesterday they butchered four head of cattle, 3 sheep & two hogs, besides fowls, turkies, &c. &c. 8c forward they consume more salt provision than fresh. Cooks, stewards, waiters, butchers, &c. can have little time to attend to proper Sabbath duties; for every day brings to them about the same amount of care & labor. Mon. Nov. Last night at 8, we passed the Point house, 220 miles from San Francisco. Light This morning we were running along about two miles from the shore. Mts not �far from shore & some very high. We passed Monterey be­ tween 9 & 10 A. M. & hope to be in San Francisco about 4 P. M. The weather is pleasant & quite cool. Whales, Sperm, 1 judge, have been spouting near us several times. Our head winds whh have kept us back for several days have moderated & the sea is to-day quite smoothe. Y/e have moved rapidly all this day. Teus. Dec. I.3**. At about 4 P. M. we reached the bar off San San Fran­ cisco,Calif­ F. harbor. There was a heavy swell & surf, through whh ornia, at D.N.Hawley’s the steamer passed obliquely. The coal was most out, of 1857. course, & some heavy baggage was taken out of the hold so that the boat was decidedly topheavy - When we came into the unusual swell of the bar, the old Sonora rolled in a terrific manner. This rolling continued in some degree after we came into smoothe water. Y/e arr^ near the wharf, at the foot of Fulsom St. at 5 P. M. - but the tide was so low, that she c^ not come up to the wharf till after 10 P. M. when we judged, it was late to go on shore, & decided to sleep on board. To Messrs. Knox boarded us, mainly to enquire after Dr. Armstrong, who was to come in the steamer after us. They informed us, that Mr. Beckwith & Yto. Gulick were here, bound to Oahu, on the morrow, in the Caroline E. Foot. The Barque Fanny Major was here, & w^- go to the Islands in 10 days. for her. We decided to wait Mr. Beckwith & Wm. G. soon came on board, & we �were glad to meet them. From Hr. Beckwith, we rec^- the news of Mrs. Clark’s death, whh, we were sorry to learn, occurred five days before Sarah reached there from the States. This morning, we rec^-, through the house of R. F. Knox & Co. a letter from Chs & Henry, dated 5th Oct. We were exceedingly glad to get this, as it brings news of our dear children down two months later than we had before. We learn, from them, that the children were well, as was Kealoha, who was then down, from Oahu, to see the children, & perhaps wait there for us. also of the death of Lorrin Andrews Jun. We learn I called early at Mr. D. N. Hawley’s, & we all went there to breakfast. After breakfast, I went on board the C. E. Foot, & Fanny Major - called at Mr. Hawley's store, & on R. F. Knox & Co. Saw Dr. Knox, who gave me a kind welcome to San. F. - Saw also Mr. Knapp, painter, Capt. Paty & Mr. Frisbie, relative of Mary Parker, who came up after her. At Dr. Knox’s store I met Mr. Beckwith & Wm Gulick - they were going to call on Rev. Mr. Willey, & shortly after they, with Mr. Willey, called on us at Mr. Hawley’s. pleasant interview together. We had a At 4 P. M. I called on board the Fanny Major to engage our passage to the Islands. Found Capt. Paty on board, who s^ the owner & his wife were going down, but none of the state rooms were engaged. Wed. Dec. 2^ This morning was cool & somev/hat cloudy. We San Fran­ cisco,Cal . had a more comfortable night’s rest here than we cd easily at D.N. Hawley’s 1857 �get on board a steamer. here very much. Mrs. B. & Abbie feel the cold To me the air is delightful, & the view of the city from Mr. Ha?/ley's front door is quite en­ chanting. Almost the whole city lies, like a map before your eyes. At 11 A. M. I went to the store, &, having learned the addresses of some I wished to call on, I went to Mr. Galkin’s, 241 Clay St. I found Mrs. Calkin; she looked, sad & care worn, & I soon learned the cause. Their oldest & beloved daughter, 12 years of age, had died, one month before. She was ill three months of a very mysterious disease, whh the doctors called consump­ tion of the blood. all employment. visors. Mrs. C. s^ it had unfitted her for Mr. Calkin is clerk of the Board of Super­ She sent for him, & he staid half an hour, when he was obliged to return to the Office. The Office is on the Plaza, famous plaza, of Vigilance Com. times. I passed along the South side of it, as I went up Clay St. Prom Mr. Calkin’s, I went on to 298 Jackson St. & called on Mary Parker. Mr. Wm. Prisbie's, She had rec^ her trunk, whh was left on board the Steamer 8c taken to the Co's office. I called at the room of Mr. Alpers - Cor. of Powell & Valejo Sts. street. He was not at home. I had met him in the Finding myself high up in the N. W. part of the city, & seeing the old Telegraph Hill, a little higher still, I resolved to climb it, whh I did. Formerly the �arrival of the Steamer was telegraphed by signals, from the high land, South of the entrance of the Bay (called the Golden Gate) Prom this point called Point Lobos, it was telegraphed to a second height, Sc thence to this old Teleg. hill. Now the news is sent, by wires, from the outer point, into the town. Prom Telegraph Hill I had a fine view of the Northern part of the immense bay - the Eastern shore, Sc the vast Southern part, except the narrow projection whh reaches to San Jose. On the East shore was quite a place called Oakland, whh has Brooklyn, & c . near it, Sc appearing as if joined to it. To that region the name of Contra C©$ta was formerly applied. Formerly hills separated what was called Happy Valley, on the South, from the city - now they are all taken away, Sc San Francisco lies in a great dish - mountains on the N. - hills on the West - Sc hills near the South part. San P. at David ] Hawley s 1857 On the N. side of one of these (Rincon Hill) Mr. David N. Hawley Sc his bro., Charles, live - From either of their houses we may have a fine view of almost the entire city, Sc of most of the business part of the Harbor. 5 Mr. Hawley returns home at P. M. or a little later, Sc we have a social time at dinner at 6 P. M. In the evening, I went with Mr. Hawley Sc George to the Preparatory Lecture of Mr. Willey. is said to have about 40 members. that number were present. The chh A little more than half �• • • _3 Thur. Dec. 3 A beautifully pleasant day - the air about cool enough to suit me but Mrs. B. finds it difficult to keep warm & is constantly taking cold. Made some calls & took walks round San Francisco - In the afternoon, com­ menced a letter to bro. Benton, requesting him to lend it to friends at Union City. At evening Rev. Mr. Willey called, & requested me to preach to his congregation on Sab. evening; & also to assist him at communion on Sab. afternoon, to whh I assented. Mr. Willey S&, that about 1852 there was much said here against the Sandwich Island mission; but that such talk was all done away; &, by de­ grees, all classes here had come to appreciate the work of the mission at the Islands. Frid. Dec. 4— The wind, this morning, was West - it was cloudy, & soon a fine misty rain commenced, whh continued most of the day. Yesterday morning, Messrs. Alpers & Muller called on me, two German musicians. In the after­ noon, Mary Jane Armstrong & Mary Parker called - I had not met with Jenny before. v/ith last year. Her health is good compared She is staying at Dr. Knox's. I spent most of this, our first unpleasant day in California, in writing letters to bro. Benton, in Mich. & one to mother in Illinois. Office. Afternoon, I deposited them in the Post This is collection day for all the merchants in San Francisco - the day to settle accounts & make �remittances to New York, & elsewhere by the steamer whh sails at 9 A. M. all the merchants. Each fortnight brings a busy time for Mr. Hawley & George have gone down to the store, at night, to work, whh they do not do at ordinary times. Sat. Dec. 5 th still somewhat cloudy - & looks like rain - wind still West. The Therm, stood at 50, at sunrise. At noon it was 58, & at sunset 52. After breakfast, or a little after 9 A. M. Mr. Hawley & myself walked to the steamer wharf, foot of Folsom St. She appeared to be on the point of casting off her moorings - but she did not get under way till after 10. On the wharf, I met a Mr. Wheeler, son of Gapt. Yi/heeler's, of Bridgeport, & a Mr. Sprague, who was at Lahaina, about 1851, at a time when San Fran­ cisco, at Mr.Haw­ ley' s we were thronged with Californians. At 10 or a little after, the Golden Age walked off in majestic style. She did not seem to be thronged with passengers, not more than 1857 3 or 400 I sh^- judge, by the looks of her decks. After­ noon, Abbie & I called at the Oriental to see Col. Casey's family. They were not at home. Abbie returned, & I went on to Southgate 8c Co.'s where Jaraes Daily is Bookkeeper, Davis to enquire the residence of Mrs. Kendall, formerly Mrs. K. whose husband died at Lahaina. Sab. Dec. 6 ~ Ther. at sunrise 46 - noon 51 - sunset 49. It rained much during the night, & mud, in the streets, is �greatly increased. pleasant. It was quite clear during the day & We attended chh all day at Mr. Willey's chh. We heard him at 11 A. M. preparatory to communion whh was observed in the afternoon at 3-|- o'clock. At 7 in the evening, I was engaged to preach, & I occupied the time in giving them an account of the piety of Sandwich Isl^ piety. The congregation was large, they said, for an evening meeting. Mon. Dec. 7^1 This was a clear & pleasant morning. The Ther. was down to 39, & it was said, there was frost in some places. At noon, ther. 53. sunset, 49. breakfast to attend to items of business. I went out, after The Fanny Major, Bk, in whh our passage is engaged to the Islands, is now up on the Ways, for some repairs about the Bov/s, & will be there two days longer. I called on Mr. Lawton, the owner, at his office; he & his wife are going down to the Islands, in the Bark. He thinks, she will not be ready to sail before the 1 5 ^ Qf the month. city much yesterday. I did not go round the Another Sab. I think, I shd take more observations; but I saw enough to shov/, that there was abundance of Sabbath breaking. Most of the drug & other stores we passed on 2^ street were open. wagons were seen. Business The omnibuses were running the same as on other days, but were fuller - the steamers were crossing the bay, & sailing vessels to be seen here & there. Col. �Casey lives at the Oriental House, in the heart of the city, & he remarks, that shops & stores were open in every direction. Teus. D e c . 8 ^ The morning was somewhat cloudy. Therm. 46 - noon 51 - Sunset 49. After breakfast, I called at the Oriental, to see Col. Casey & family. San Fran­ cisco, Mr. Hawley's 1857 Sunrise, left for the Steamboat bound to Oregon. They had just After doing an errand, I followed to the boat, where I found all the family, & took leave of them. They go to Puget's Sound. Mrs. John Henderson called on us, at Mr. Hawley's. She is sister to Rev. John Geddie, misy of the Scotch Misy Soc. of Nova Scotian, who is located on Aneiteum, one of the New Hebrides. She showed us a letter from her bro. She lives on Anthony St. & wishes us to call & lunch with her. In the evening, Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Willey called. Papers, today, give an account of a horse race, between Fred. Johnson, pacer, & Glencoe Chief, trotter - Fred, beat stakes $1000 on each side. These San Francisco races take place beyond the Mission, or Ytfest of the city some 5 or 6 miles - Mr. Hawley says, they have horse racing there every Sabbath. Wed. Dec. 9^ Some cloudy this morning so that the sun does not appear - Ther. sunrise 45 - Noon - . noon to Mr. Calkin's, 241 Clay St. We went towards The loss of their daughter Augusta, about 12 years old,throws a gloom over �the whole family. They have a second daugr , Katy, now living, about 10 years old. They have 10 boarders - Mr. & Mrs. Gray & Mrs. Cooper are pious - Mr. Myrick, son of a Pres. Minister in Oneida Co. N. Y. is princi­ pal of one of their public schools - Mr. Anderson, of New York, city, came, on the steamer with us. We con­ cluded to spend the night. Thur. Dec. 10— Cloudy to-day, & commenced raining some in the evening. We were invited to visit to day at tor. Munson’s, just above here, in Prospect Place, whose wife was a Baldwin of Bridgeport. They have two little child­ ren - & two young men, bros. (Valentine) who board with them, & work in the Printing office with Mr. Munson. In the evening, we returned to Mr. Calkin’s & spent the night. In the afternoon, one of the boarders, Miss. Jennie Knox, was married, to Mr. Bristol, a lawyer. Dr. Scott performed the ceremony, & did it well. The parties sailed immediately for Sacramento. Prid. Dec. 11^ was S.E. The rain was pouring all this day. We kept mostly within doors. The wind The water was running down the streets, & mud was plenty. But'the streets are covered with plank. Sat. Dec. 12— We we re to have spent this day at Mr. Isaac Davis’, corner of Mission & 4— St. But it looked so much like rain, we did not go. I called at Mr. Lawton’s 8c learned that the Fanny Major is still on the Ways, �though their repairs are all completed. He thinks she will be back to the wharf Sab. morning, & will sail for Oahu, on Thur. the 17^; It is pleasant visiting here Sc learning all the new things in this new & enterprising State, but we long to be on the way to our children. San P. at Mr. Cal­ kin; 1857 I called also at Mr. Hawley’s 8c spent an hour at Mr. Davis’ - I then returned to Mr. Calkin’s; where we were to spend the Sabbath. Sab. Dec. 1 5 ^ The clouds have all cleared away, 8c we have a bright sunny Sabbath, We went at 11 A. M. to Calvery chh on Bush St. to hear Dr. Scott preach. I had been introduced to the Dr., at Mr. Calkin’s, on Thur. P. M. We arr^- at the chh, rather late. introductory prayer. The Dr. had begun his After prayer was singing. Then prayer - then he read Mat. lliil chap. commenting, in brief style. Then singing - 8c then the sermon from Mat. 6;10. "They will be done on earth as in heaven", then singing 8c the Benediction. The congregation stood in time of prayer, 8c sat in time of singing, except the last. gation. The chh was not full, but there was a good congre­ Dr. S. appears modest, unaffected - occasionally casts a suspicious glance in his preaching. He has notes - but does not seem confined to them - indeed his whole sermon seemed like deliberate, solemn extemporaneous preaching. He occasionally shows signs of strong feeling. In preaching on the will of God; he remarked, he had �preached from the text last Sab. What is the Will of God. 2. His first head was, What is doing his will? The 3^ head remained for today, viz. the comparison, as it is done in heaven." Heads 1. It is to be done on earth, or among the people of earth. 2. If the doing is not begun on earth, it can not be begun at all - & one cannot go to heaven. 3. There must be a conformity to the will of God in the heart. The preacher's voice is hard, & he does not seem to speak easy - He has no great force of manner, or style - but yet he has strength & unction, & makes a good impression. He alluded often to the Old Test. Hist, in illustration of his subject. The audience seemed all a select & well dressed class, & very attentive. The chh is quite large, done off with circular slips, all cushioned seats & backs, with red damask - The floors covered with rich carpeting - a small organ, & choir of 8 - The pulpit of white marble on a wooden base - a pillar, in the ceiling, each side, unit­ ing the Ionic & Corinthian - the side galeries have each 3 seats - long windows on the sides. In the middle of the service, that is, while waiting for the organ, at the 2^ singing, a collection was taken up. Is not that bad policy in such a place as this? & indeed every where? In going to meeting la s t Sab. through the o u ts k irts of the city we saw many shops open - to-day we went through the midst of the city, & it was delightful to see most of the �shops 8c stores shut up - The Chinamen blocks in Sacramento St. were the most whh we saw open. The Harbor seems won­ derfully quiet, though we can see the little steamer cross­ ing over to Contra Costa, on the opposite side of the Bay. Steamer days of arrival too w^- throw all into confusion. But we are informed, that there are but few who w^- not feel disgraced by keeping their shop or store open on Sab. In the evening we went to the 1®£ Cong, chh, Mr. Lacey's - 8c heard from him a lecture on the Divine origin of the Bible - argued l5^ from the good moral influence of the Gospel, 8c its making people happy under all circumstances. 2. The claims of the Bible - God speaks in a way in whh it be preposterous for man on his own responsibility. 3. Prom the six days work of creation, confirmed by Hugh Miller, after 1000's of yrs by evidence, till lately, wholly unknown. 4. Christ's confirmation of his own testimony by giving his life for us - 8c 5. The revela­ tion of a heaven, & the tendency of the Gospel to fit men for it. Mr. Lacey is called an able preacher, & he ap­ pears well. young men. He has a chh of members, many of them promising He does not seem over 30 himself. Their chh is a fine brick building, with a fine organ on the corner of Dupont 8c California streets. Mrs. Hooper, her daugr Augusta, 8c son Edward called on us after the morning meet­ ing. They attend Grace chh, (Episc.) & left his card on Sat. Mr. Hooper called Dr. Adams called in the evening. �• • • His wife is sister of Mrs . Calkin:. , Mon.*. Dec. 14— . A beautifully pleasant day, like yester­ day - A morning fog often rests on San Francisco.- but it vanishes by 8 or 9 o ’clock. So it did this morning. After breakfast, I went to the foot of Clay St. where I found the Fanny Major lying. She was just from the Ways, where she had undergone some repairs, & the owner informed me, that they expected to sail Thur. morning, the 17th - He (Mr. Lawton) & his wife are going in her. He had taken two rooms for them, & I selected two rooms for our company, holding one other also in reserve, till the arrival of the Golden Gate, for Mr. Armstrong & Wm. D. Alexander. When all this was accomplished, I returned to Mr. Calkins’, & Mrs. Munson came shortly, by appointment & took us all, in the omnibus, to the Mission Dolores, some 3 miles West. This was once the town of San Fran­ cisco, except a few shantees on the beach of what is now the city. We found a one story a dobie (mud) chh, silver & pictures we c^- see at the farther end, through the latticed front door. There was a one story long hotel also joining the chh wtth sitting rooms for ladies & gentlemen. Sen Francisco, at Mr. Calkins’- carved tiles. These buildings, had mud walls, & roofs of Two or three dwellings, small & humble & antique, of the same construction, made formerly the whole place. Now there is quite a village of wooden & brick American houses - among others, a fine fire engine �house, for the company, "Young America", &c. &c. In the rear of the old chh, was a more modern building, used as a Semy, in whh are s^- to be 20 or more young men, who are in training for the Catholic Priesthood, By the side of the chh, extending far back, was the Spanish grave yard We looked it all over - & were peculiarly struck by find­ ing one of the most splendid monuments to Casey, who was executed with Cora, by the Vigilance Committee, in 1856. His monument is a large square, brownish block, (free stone perhaps) crowned by a tall urn - drapery, &c. On the front was the following inscription - "To the memory of James P. Casey, who departed this life May 22d 1856. May the Lord forgive my persecutors - Requiescat in pace." On the reverse. "Erected by the Engine Company No. lo£Ji as a tribute of respect & affection." "Respect & affection" for as foul a murderer as ever disgraced California. On the sides of the block were the broken ladder,hook, &c. emblems of the fire - no cross on the monument. Cora, also a base murderer, executed with Casey, on a vacant lot, Cor. of Sacramento Strs, had a handsome iron railing round his grave, no stone, the enclosure was full of flowers & a weeping willow - a plate on the gate of the enclosure had simply the name "Cora." Cora was married to his awful mistress, on the day he was hung. The same vigilence Com. also executed Hetherington & Brace. All �describe the proceedings & decision of the Vig. Com., as morally sublime. It spoke a language for all California We returned home, to Mr. Calkins’, at sunset, going out by Mission St. & returning by Folsom. In the evening, Mr. Calkins took us all to a collection of California San Fran­ cisco, Mr. Calkins *- wild animals, at the corner of Kearney & Clay Sts. In a central enclosure, in a large room, were 15 bears; two great ones of the dark grizzly sort - two or three smaller, light grizzly, & the rest of various sizes down to very small ones - there were also 2 baboons, several monkeys, a Kaiota, several dogs, one with three legs - a black condor &- several eagles, &c. sitting up, besides stuffed specimens of various smaller animals. On one side of the room, was an immense bear, of the black grizzly sort, one of the largest ever taken, weighing 1600 lbs. It was six years old when taken, two yrs since, & weighed then 1500 lbs. This kind of bear is found on the Sierra Nevada Mts; the lighter grizzly on the Coast range. On one side of the great bear, called Sampson, also in a cage, was a Cal. tiger,about 2 ft high, & 3 long of savage aspect. On other side, in a cage with' a pool of water, were 2 sea lions, abundant near here, & another cage with a seal in it. A large Buffalo occupied one corner of the room, &, on another side, were two elks, 2 antelopes, & some monkeys �&c. raccoons, &c. All together we felt well paid for our visit to this collection. It was wonderful how many tricks the keeper w^ get out of the bears, at the word of command. Mr. Adams is the owner of this collection, &, it is said, he is constantly increasing it. Teus. Dec. 1 5 th. j called, this morning, on Mrs. Hooper, on Taylor St. between Wash£L & Jackson Sts - found her & her daughterm & took the addresses of the bffices of Mr. Hooper & Wm. Little. I then returned to Mr. Calkins' 8c carried all our things to Mr. Hawley's - pps . B. & Abbie called on Mrs. Adams, sister of Mrs. Calkins' went round shopping, & then returned to Mr. Hawley’s I called on Mr. Willsy - &, in the evening, Mr. Hawley 8c myself called on Dr. Scott, who lives near Mr. Hawley’s on Rincon Hill. We expected the Steamer Golden Gate, to-day; but she did not come. Wed. Dec. 16th This morning, before 5 o ’clock; we heard the gun of the arriving Golden Gate. I had too heavy a cold, to go out so early in a chilly morning. Dr. Armstrong & Wm. D. Alexander called on us, at Mr. Hawley's, after San Fran­ cisco, at David N. Hawley's breakfast - We were right glad to meet them once more. They had had a rather unpleasant voyage, on that side, in the Star of the West. The yellow fever was brought on 1857 board, at Havana, from New Orleans, 8c 6 passengers died of it. They were excessively crowded, 900 or more, on a �vessel of 1100 tons. It was a great relief to change into the Golden Gate, on this side. I called at Dr. Knox’s store to meet Dr. Armstrong & Wm. We went together to see Flint, Peabody & Co. where Capt. Perkins of the clipper Polynesia cd be seen - the Capt. was not there - Mr. A. went to find him, as Mr. Hunnewell, of Charlestown, had given them a free ticket on the Poly­ nesia, sh^ she be bound to the Islands, from San Fran­ cisco. He found the Capt. who thought he might be de­ tained at San Francisco 20 or 30 days, & then he might not go to the Islands at all. So Dr. A. & Wm. D.A, went with me to Mr. Lawton’s & engaged their passage with us in the Fanny Major. When this was all settled, I re­ turned to Mr. Hawley’s for lunch, at 1 o ’clock. The Fanny was to have sailed tomorrow - (Thur.) but cd not be ready till Frid.j &, in consequence of these new passengers, Mr. Lawton is to wait till Sat. morning, before sailing. Made some calls this P. M. on Rev. Mr. Willey for one. Therm.. 49 sunrise - 52 noon - 51 sunset. Thur. D e c . 17— As I had not yet been out of the city of San Francisco, I had a desire to go over to the East side of the bay, called Contra Costa. board the boat Contra Costa. times each day. At 9-|- I got on It crosses the bay three Before 10|, we had stopped at a wharf landing with a 3 miles road to Alemeda, & stopped at �San Antonio, a muddy place, & returned to Oakland, whh is a large settlement, & will soon be a city of itself. Here I wished to spend some four hours, till the boat shd return, a third time, to San Francisco, at 3 P. M. I wandered into the country, & came accidentally to a large garden, cultivated by a Mr. Lee, who was lost on the Central America. San Fran­ cisco, Mr. Hawley’s 1857. He had resided there four years - then went home for a wife. I spent a little time in looking over the grounds - saw a plenty of peach trees pear, apple, quince trees - 1000’s of orange trees whh were young. He had 12 acres of strawberries. The gardener told me,.there were four chhs in the place Mr. Bell was pastor of the Pres, chh - So I concluded to call on him, as he lived close to the chh. him. I called on As soon as I met him, & introduced myself as a misy at the Sand. Islands, he asked me if I knew Mrs. Pitman. She was a sister of Mrs. Bell - she has another sister & a bro. in California. We spent an hour very pleasantly together - & then Mrs. Bell put up a package for Mrs. Pitman’s children. San Francisco. Frid. Dec. 18— At 3 P. M. I returned to Ther. 48 sunrise - 50 at sunset. I met Wm. D. Alexr , whom I had Wed. night, got into Mr. Davis’ family to stay, while in San Fran­ cisco. We, with Abbie, went to the Golden Gate garden on Folsom St. where is shrubbery enough for all the city �mostly in Green houses. From thence, Wm. D. & I went to Mr. Hawley’s store, Dr. Knox's, S e c . At Dr. Knox's, met Dr. Armstrong, Sc we all called at Mr. Galkin's office also on Rev. Mr. Lacey, at his study. We also went, with Mr. Myrick, for a guide, to see the Chinese house of worship - the only heathen temple in the U. States. The Inscription at the entrance, on Pine St. was Chineseup assylum. Through long winding narrow passages, we came to a small apartment, where two priests, (perhaps) lounged, one on each side of the altar of incense, as we judged it was. One of them conducted us up two pair of atairs to an apartment, about 20 ft square, on one side of whh was a great painted visage, Sc in front of it was a piece of carpeting on whh to kneel. Plenty of Chinese inscriptions on either hand; but we c^ not understand them, Sc there was no one to explain. None of the Chinese about ventured a word of English to us. From this place, bro. Armstrong went to see the wild animals; Wm. D. to notify Mary Parker to go on board at 8 tomorrow morning, Sc I called on rTrs. Calkin. I met there her sisters, Mrs. Adams Sc Mrs. Davis, Sc we had much talk about Mrs. San Fran­ cisco, at Mr .Hawley '-s 1857 Calkins'case - her want of submission to the affliction they have had in the loss of their daughter. I then had a pleasant call on Mr. Hooper, 100 Merchant St. Sc also on his wife's son, Wm. Little, at Parrott Sc Co's Bank, �• • • Cor. of Montgomery & Sacramento Sts. I then went 8c got some fruit trees of Mr. O ’Donnell, whh I had spoken for before, & carried them to Mr. Hawley’s Store. Returned to Mr. Hawley’s 8c followed wife 8c daughter to Mr. Davis’ to dine about 6 P. M. Before I left Mr. Hawley's, Dr. Scott 8c his lady called there to see us. sorry Mrs. B. not have seen them. I was very We had a pleasant visit at Mr. Davis' - When we left, we called at Mr. Willey’s - they were not at home - then at Chs Hawley’s, 8c found nobody. Sat. Dec. 19. Now the morning had come for us to embark - We cd not be sorry, as it w^ put us on our way to our beloved children at Punahou. At 9 we were to go down. Mr. Hawley had kindly ordered his drayman to take down all our baggage. He came at 8-|. We walked down. Mrs. B. 8c Abbie calling at Israel Knox’s, on their way. Rev. Mr. Lacey called down at 8 to see us off - not finding .us, left a note. Mrs. Calkin was to call - David Hawley was there, 8c went with me to purchase some apples. I bot 5, equal to 3 lbs, for $1.50 for our children. The Steam tug, propeller, Martin White, whh had been engaged to tow us out, was there by 10 - 8c at half past 10, we moved out of the Harbor. As we moved out of the bay, we watched the city, the hills, 8c different shores with great interest. The fort on Alcantros Isl^ commands the entrance of the harbor very well. They are also �building another fort, on the S. side of the passage, at Fort Point. They might have another, at Point Lobos, on the S. of the entrance, & 3 or 4 more, on as many bluffs, on the N. side,of the entrance & passage, whh wd make a perfect defence, for San France, against any naval at­ tack whh c^ ever be made upon it. On board the Fanny Major, from S.Fran­ cisco, to S.Islands. 1857 Our little Steam tug walked out of the harbor right by our side; but when she got to the swell of the ocean, she moved ahead & towed U3. She took us out about four miles from the '’Heads'* or Entrance, & then left us, & returned. The outer part of the bar is about 3 miles from the entrance to the harbor. Here we were left without steam, h without wind. The Fanny is commanded by Capt. John Paty - mate Bennett 2^ mate, Barnes. The owner, Asa T. Lav/ton & his lady take the voyage with us - & they have, under their charge Miss. J. E. Robinson. Passengers. Myself, wife, daugr Abbie - Miss. Mary Parker, Rev. Dr. Armstrong & Wm. D. Alexander. Also Messrs. Hanley & Whlttemore, the latter a bro. of Mrs. Warren Goodale, of Honolulu. Apparently a pleasant ships company of u s . Sab . D e c . 20— Last evening we took a N.W. wind & heading about S. W. by S. we ran - all this day at the rate of 9 or 10 miles an hour. The Lat. of San Francisco is 37 »t 43 N. Long. 122 ” 14 W. Our Lat. today, at noon was 35 - Long. 124 " 25 - Dist. run, by noon, or 2/3 of a day, 140 miles. Quite cold. The vessel rolls �considerably. It was a sea sick day with us all, but not so much so as if we had not been on the steamers, s i* Mon. Dec, 21— Getting over seasickness a little. I was at table yesterday morning, & took regular meals today, as did most of the company. Lat. 33 « 18. Long. 127 " 50. Dist. from noon to noon 215 miles - We have still our !tf. W. wind, & are running S. W. or nearly so. Teus. Dec. 22^ Sea rough. Lat. noon, 32 N. Long. 129 >' 40 - Dist. 100. Our T'l. W. wind yesterday hauled N. & ■grew light. quite still all this day. We lay The owner amused himself hy fishing for the brown gonies over the stern. two, whh we threw overboard again. He caught We moved slowly, still our ship kept her head all day in about the right direction. Wed. Deo. 23^l Lat. 31 »> 16 - Long. 130 11 25 - Dist. run 65 m. Weather cloudy most of the day - Wind light about West. We heading S. S. W. & moving very slowly. In the evening, a fine breeze sprung up from the N. W. whh we were glad to get. This evening, for the first, as we were all over seasickness, we proposed to the Capt. to have prayers in the Cabin, to whh. he readily assented. A chapter was read - & prayer offered; we all enjoyed the season, & I think all present did also. All the passengers were present - also the Capt. mate - & owner, Mr. Lawton, & his wife. We have great.cause for gratitude thus far �On 'board the Fanny Major. 1857. on our voyage. Thur. Dec. 24 Lat., at noon, 29 " 12 N. Dist. run 152 miles. Long. 132 « 14. Somewhat cloudy - the fresh N. wind whh we took last night still continues, & we have been moving on pleasantly S. W. at the rate of from seven to nine miles an hour. .We have a pleasant company on board. Mr. & Mrs. Lav/ton make themselves very agree­ able among all on board. They once had three children* but lost their two sons, one at the age of six, the other aged four years. The only remaining one, a daugh­ ter, accomplished, the darling of her parents, & their joy, died in Boston, at the age of 9§ years, while the father was in California. He remarked to me, that this last affliction took off most of the gloss of the world to them. May it lead them to find a better portion on high. Frid. Dec. 25^1 Lat. 27 » 25 - Long. 135 » 25 - Dist. 202. We were reminded this morning, by the customary wishes of those around us, that it was Christmas day. It was somewhat pleasant this morning & our good N. wind still continues, though not so strong, & we had some squalls in the night. It was quite fresh at evening, & we hope it will carry us into the trades. We have made good progress, & all in the right direction, being S. W. by W. Towards evening we saw a clipper whaleship some 6 or 8 miles S. of us, sharp on the wind, bound towards the American coast. �Sat. Dec. 2S££ Lat. 26 " 11 N. - Long. 138 » 28 W. tance 178 miles. Dis­ Yesterday we had a fresh wind from the H. hauling sometimes to the N. E. In the night there were some squalls, & frequently the wind became light. This morning, it was evident, that we had the regular trades from the N. E. not very strong, or regu­ lar, at first. during the day. But the wind grew more steady & fresh The Capt. reported today, at noon, that we had sailed, since, last Sat. evening, 1052 miles, & had 1100 miles more to sail to reach Honolulu. This has been a pleasant day, somewhat cloudy. On board, the Fanny Major, bound to Oahu. 1857 So we hope to be at the port of our destination in about a week from this. Some of our passengers are making chequer boards for their amusement. Capt. Paty & Mr. Lawton have been two days deeply engaged in a card game, whh, I believe, they call cribbage. Previous to that Mrs. L. Miss. R. & Mr. H. joined, occasionally, in the back cabin, in a game of Whist. - 0 the timeconsuming amusements, made to keep people from thinking of eternity, till time is gone. Sab. Dec. 27^1 Lat. 24 u 54 N. Long. 141 n 54 W. tance run 210 miles. beautiful day. heading W. S. W. Dis­ A little cloudy - but it was a The trades were fresh & strong - were It was decided to have worship in the P. M. 8c they put it upon me to preach. I made some remarks on Ps. 127:1 - Our weakness 8c dependence on God. �• • • We spent most of the day, each one in reading for himself. Some had the Bible- some different books & newspapers. breakfast comes at 8 P. M. Our We lunch at 12 (noon) & dine at 4 The last is the most important meal. Mon. Dec. 28— . 295 miles. Lat. 24..17 N. Long. 145..39 W. Distance Trades fresh all day, & we heading about W. S. W. Our remaining distance before we reach Oahu is about 700 miles, & we all are casting our thoughts forward to the time of our arrival. We have had a fine run from California, & made a much shorter passage than we had expected. Our lat­ est tidings from our dear children is to Oct. 5th, & how hap­ py we shall to find them all in health & prosperity1 . Teus. Dec. 29-^ Lat. 23..7 N. Long. 149 W. Distance 198 miles. Some showers about this forenoon - but on the whole, a pleas­ ant day. The wind rather freshens. some of the studing sails last night. It carried away or tore We are making very fine progress; & if this wind continues as strong as it now is, we have a fair prospect of reaching Honolulu by Frid. morning. I have been reading some in the Chr. Retrospect by Dr. Baird, & in Dr. Scott's San Francisco Lectures, whh he gave me. All are busy - bro. Armstrong reading on Edu­ cation. V On board Fanny Wed. Dec. 50^1l Lat. 22..28 N. Long. 152..10 - Dist. 180 M. Major, bound to, & 324 miles Last night the wind was about East & very fresh - but it was from, Honolulu. squally &, at times in the night, the rain poured powerfully. 1957- r1 it \ �We have been steering W. S. W. mostly- This morning, it is quite clear - the trade wind is moderate, & we are mov­ ing on toward the Islands slower than we c^ wish. At the rate we now go we cannot expect to see land before tomorrow afternoon. Then we hope to see the Island of Maui. Thur. Dec. 51— Lat. 21..40 N. run in 24 hours 125 miles. Long. 154..39 W. Distance The trades have seemed almost to fail us; & what light wind there is has hauled to the S. E. There have been frequent showers, whh always disturb the light winds. We have been straining our eyes, this P. M. to see Land- But we were really too far off, &, besides, it was somewhat misty over the Islands. We were at noon, 90 miles N. of Hilo; & about 180 miles almost exactly East of Honolulu __ We have longed and longed to see the wind blow. It is very tantalizing to be so near home, & yet no power to there. Here we must lie on the ocean, whh now w^ have no interest for us, even if it swarmed with live whales, & the live Yankees were among them with their harpoons. For we wish to know how it fares with dear children, & friends, for the three months since we have heard. And what events & changes have, in that time passed over these beloved Hawaii Islands! At 8 in the evening, whh is our usual time, all gathered into the cabin, we attended evening worship, &, soon after, retired to rest, hoping, early in the morning, to be more successful in seeing land. �• • Frid. Jan. 1— • 1858. Lat. at noon, 21..19. Long. 155..55 Dist. 85 M. About sunrise most of us were on deck, wishing each other, all On board the Bark, Fanny Major, in sight of Maui. round, a “Happy New Year® - It had been raining much during the night, & heavy showers now hang over all to the S. & West, where we supposed the Islands to be. Still, after 1858. careful looking, we, at length, discovered the tops of W. Maui Mts - 8c soon after old Haleakala showed his head, & then the summits of Molokai. buried them up. And then again, the showers The Capt. had seen the land, at 3 in the morning, by the light of a full moon. In the afternoon, the breeze sprung up rather fresh from the N. W. & so our hopes of getting in tomorrow are increased. Mr. Lawton was greatly in hopes of keeping New Years in Honolulu, that he might say, he had beat the Yankee, whh went down, last time in 13 days. We also shd like to be there with our friends & children. And now another year has flown - with all its events - its joys - its sorrows. Today begins a new period of time in our lives - 8c Oh Lord make it a year full of mercies. Give us strength & grace, as we return to our misy work, to take it up with more wisdom than ever before. pare all good tidings for us, as we reach Honolulu. Pre­ Let us feel, that our prayers for our children 8c for our brethren 8c sisters of the Mission have not been in vain. At sunset we were about 10 miles N. of the East end of Molokai. back whale came under our stern for our amusement. A fin �• Sat. Jan. 2— • 18 5 8 .th We were all up this morning betimes - some a's early as 3 o'clock, to see the land, (Oahu)- I was up at the port light to watch the S. E. points of Oahu, a s we passed them. We arr^ down at the mouth of the harbor, soon after 3 o'clock, & lay off & on till morning. At sunrise, or before, the ship's signal was set at the Main; & a white sheet for out* flag at the foremast. Showers were coming over the land, & down the valleys so thick, that those at Punahou c^ not see outside, our flag till after 7. Mr. Whitney came on board first/ & he took the U. S. letter bag on shore. I learned from him, that it was a time of health on shore generally, & so I hoped, that our dear children were well. Soon after Capt. Howland came aboard as Pilot - then Capt. Lawton, bro. of Fanny Major arr^ at Oahu from San Francisco. the owner of the Fanny Major. In an hour from the time we were first boarded outside, the steam tug, propeller, came out, & towed our bark in. We anchored a short distance from 1858. Market wharf, & many residents soon came aboard. Mr. Evarts, N. Ladd, Mr. Goodale, &c. & soon Charles was seen in a boat approaching. From him we learned that Henry, who was assist­ ing Castle & Cooke, in and about the store, was after a horse to convey us up to bro. Cooke's, where the two little girls were waiting for us. Soon Henry came aboard, grown up tall & slender, but looking healthy & hardy. baggage, & Henry drove us up. We took some light Emi. & Hattie cd not wait for �• • us to get out of the carriage, but sprang in to kiss father & mother & Abbie. Emi. is quite tall & fleshy - Hattie more thin - but all look healthy. parents & children. What a happy moment this for Charles had walked up, & we were soon all together in the bed room Mrs. Cooke had provided for us. We felt, that we owed infinite thanks to our Heavenly Father, for the preservation of all our lives for these two years of & the girls separation. Sister Cooke/ gave us a warm reception - so did bro. Cooke when he came home to dinner from the store in the village. more. We were happy to meet this beloved family once In the afternoon, I went down to the ship after our baggage, & met several of our Lahaina chh members on the wharf. Wm. D. Alexr goes to Maui, this evening, in the Moi Keiki. Bro. L. Smith is ill, so I agreed to supply his pul­ pit in the forenoon. Sab. Jan. 3^ I went to Mr. Smith's chh, & preached to them from Luke 12.32 - God's pleasure to give the km to his people, as shown by certain signs I had seen in the U. S. congregation. A pretty full From liaumakapili, I went to the 2^ chh. Mr. Beckwith was preaching to a very good congregation, in a very fine & plainly built chh. the inside of it. It was the first time I had seen It is carpeted, but seats are not cushioned. It has 68 seats, each may hold 5 adults, or 340 for the whole. It has no galleries, but only an orchestra at the end opposite the pulpit. In the evening there was a prayer meeting in the vestry below, of whh I took the lead. They wished me to give �them a talk whh I did, mainly about the state of religion in the U. States. I told them of the universal belief in the Gospel - of the driving worldly spirit, & God's chastening the people. When in the family Sc our five children around us, we can At Honolulu, Oahu, at b r o . realize, that we are really back to the Sandwich Islands, Cooke’s 1858. & we greatly rejoice to be here. But after all, - it seems like a dream, that we have been to the U. States Sc returned. at Honolulu. here. It seems strange that we shd be in meeting But it is pleasant to meet brn Sc sisters We shall feel at home with them as we c^- not very soon in the U. S. - Many of our Lahaina natives have flocked around us who seem glad to have us back again. Trades begin to blow strong, Sc bring showers Mon. Jan. 4 ^ along with them. Went down town - on board Fanny Major, paid Capt. Paty balance of passage - met many down town acquaintance, J. Ladd, J. Montgomery, our friend, Mr. Austin, & many others, who congratulated us on our safe return to the Islands. This is election day, Sc, accord­ ing to custom, the natives with dift vehicles, are driving round the streets to collect natives for the polls. One or two drums, on each cart, Sc a Hawaiian flag, are the attractions. It is like a dream, that we have been abroad.Sc are back again; but, with such objects before us, we shall soon realize, that we are in the Sand. Islands. At 3 P. M. Son Charles came, with a two horse �wagon, from Punahou, to take us all there to spend the night. Mrs. Gulick had arranged to have us to tea. She & Julia Ann are living in their house near Punahou. we took tea there. S>o Abbie, Hattie & Ohs lodged there - the rest of us went to Ivir. Spooner’s. Teus. Jan. 5 ^h strong trades, & a very rainy day. Y/e took breakfast & dinner at Mr. Spooner’s, & enjoyed our visit there, & with Miss. Ogden & Mr. & Mrs. Beckwith. Little Franky is a fine boy, & healthy - So also is Myron Burton, Mrs. Spooner’s only child, now 11-J- months old, & running all about. Honolulu, just re­ turned from U.S. Punahou Court yards show, that they have had no school for 10 months, & flowers, in the bor­ ders, are scarce. The rooms are in confusion, being prepared & cleaned for scholars. The school is to be opened again the 2^ Wed. in Jan. I came down to Honolulu 1858. soon after dinner, hoping to get down between showers, as they were very heavy, & the wind was terrible. But I had only reached the turn of the road, when a furious shower came, & I was obliged to hide under the shelter of the stone wall. I had three or four more such encounters before I reached bro. Cooke’s, & was thorough­ ly wet, though my umbrella shielded me, when I c^ hold it, whh I c<3- do in lee of the fence. Mrs. B. & the children rode down towards evening, & were so fortunate as not to get wet. We took tea at bro. Castle’s. have children now, & set a long table. They Mr. James Bicknell, �from the Marquesas, was there. He had come down in the Morning Star, & is to return, in March perhaps, in the same vessel. At 7 P. M. brn Castle & Clark & myself went to a meeting of the Trustees of Oahu College, at bro. Armstrong's. :"e did up many items of business, one of whh was to sanction the suggestion of the prud. Com. that’misy children sh^- hereafter pay the same tuition as all others, viz. $12. a quarter - but they left the consideration of the subject open for the next meeting of the Evangelical Association. An increase of tuition is needed to provide for Mr. Alex's salary, as he comes in as a new professor. Wed. Jan. 6— The weather looks a little more fair to-day - rain not quite so abundant - Y/ind still very strong. Ther., days past, was 82 at noon. The Today it is 72 at noon. I made several calls about town to-day, doing up business with the expectation of sailing for Lahaina tomorrow, shA the storm abate. At 4vj P. M. we wereinvited to dine at Mr. Armstrong's & we had a pleasant visit there. Honolulu, at bro. Cooke's 1858. We staid till 9 at night, staid late partly in hopes, that the rain cease. We saw at Mr. A.'s his children, & Mary Parker, & Henry who has come over after her. Thur. Jan. The storm still continues. The rain is abundant at times, & the wind, though less on shore, is a perfect gale abroad on the ocean. In consequence of the severe blow, Capt. Molteno told Mr. Castle to-day, �that the Maria w d not probably go to Lahaina till Mon. of next week. This keeps us away from our Lahaina friends longer than we cd wish. But we do not wish to go in such an uncomfortable time, with the almost certain chance of being several days on the ocean. All is ordered of the Lord, & is right, even if we must spend another Sabbath a t •this place. I called into the Yards of the King & Prince Lot. The king was reported sick, & so I did not see him. Lot was not at home; but I must see him - for I am told, that the road to our Lahaina chh is fenced up, & probably it has been done by his order. Called at the custom house - saw Mr. G-oodale & Mr*. Bart.3 lett, who s we must be sure to come up, & see them. Towards evening, I called at Mr. Damon’s - saw Mrs. D. & the four sons, Sami, Edwd , Prank & Willie. gone to a funeral. .r . D. I had also a pleasant call on l.:r. & Mrs. A. G. Lav/ton, at his bro's, in Mr. Dudoit’s house.saw Mr. Dudoit - called also, in the same house, on Judge Pratt & Lady, the Am. Consul, & then returned home. Frid. Jan. 8— Orleans. A great day this, doubtless, in New The wind is still strong, & it is raining frequently. The Ther. at 68 this morning. I weighed myself this morning at Dep'y, 139 lbs. The afternoon was more rainy than ever. Mary Parker & Henry rode home to Kaneohe yest. morning. We are very happy in bringing the long absent daughter home to her parents, bro. & �Honolulu, bro. Cooke's 1858 sisters. Doubtless they had a time of rejoicing last evening. r\ th Dewitt Alexr arra at Lahaina, on Mon. the 4— , 8c was to go over the Mtn to Wailuku on Teus. Notwith­ standing the terrible rains, many have called to see us. Mrs. Lowell Smith & her children called today to see us. They got drenched in coming, &, I fear, they did also in returning. Mrs. Lee also called, & Mrs. Chs R. Bishop with her. 7/e were invited to take tea at 5 P.M. at Mrs. Chamberlain’s. Miss. Ogden & her 3 adopted girls were there - also Samuel Emerson. In the evening, Messrs. Clark’s 8c Cooke's families were invited in, & we had some excellent music, singing with the piano. Sat. Jan. 9— today. The wind has quite abated. Rev. A. Bishop called today. returned from Molokai & Lahaina. Hot much rain He had lately Mrs. B. has been rid­ ing round town shopping this morning, 8c I have been at various items of business down town, getting ready for our departure, on the -Maria, on Mon. for Lahaina. I searched about town some for Prince Lot, on account of business connected with our chh at Lahaina. I did not find him but found Mr. Hopkins, the king's Editor, occupying a room on Lot's premises, with whom I spent a few minutes. On returning home to bro. Cooke’s, I found Rev. Mr. Turner, of the Methodist chh, who made us a pleasant call. He once made us a visit of two or three weeks, at Lahaina, 8c we esteem him as a devoted �Christian brother. At 5 P. M. I went to bro Clark's, where we were all invited to take. there. Our family were all The family now consists of Mr. Clark, Sarah, Charles & Lucinda, all in black. We c^- not help feeling how sadly the house is desolated by the death, in Aug. of the wife & mother who so lately took the voyage to the States, with us, in the Bark Bhering. In the evening, we had a pleasant call from Mr. & Mrs. John Ladd, & Mr. & Mrs. Jas. W. Austin. Sab. Jan. 10ij~L* This was our first really beautiful day. I was engaged to preach in the forenoon, at the Great stone chh, (l£t chh) & I took, for a text, Ps. 37:25 "I have been young, & now I am old, have not seen the righteous forsaken," &c. Honolulu, at Mr. Cooke’s - The lower part of the chh was half full, & they did not come in punctually all of them, The Gov. (Kekuanaoa) & the Princess, (Victoria) were present the first part of the sermon. The congregation were interested, & very much so, when, at the close, I gave some account of some misy children in the United States. Prom the Native chh I proceeded to the Seamen's Chapel, to hear Bro. Damon preach. He preached a good sermon from Gen. 28:16 "Surely the Lord is in this place, & I knew it not.” In his introduction, he s^, Men were inclined to banish God from his universe, or to put him at a great distance. But God was really near & present - �1— in his works. 2 In his Providence - 3— in the Gospel. The chapel was quite well filled. The mate & 2^- mate of our ship, the Fanny Major, were present. Mon. Jan. 1L— A somewhat rainy day. But this was the day for us to embark for Lahaina in the Schooner Maria. I called on Dr. Hillibrand for Med. advice, & he gave me a small phial of medicine whh I am to try for ten days, & watch the effect. Called at various other places. I'.rs. Baldwin & Mrs. Cooke went out, almost the last hour, to make a few calls. Charles packed up books, clothes &c & brot all the children's things down in the two horse waggon. Henry manages the dray, has done Castlefe& Cooke' carting & now it was very convenient for him to get all our effects to the vessel. At 4 o'clock P. M. we sailed; or, I sh^- say, we were ready at 4, & waited for the chief, Halelea, a half hour, or more. It rained when we sailed but once outside the reef, we had left the showers behind. Dr. ?/hittemore, a fellow passenger, from Calif­ ornia, & some others, were with us. The sea was very rough, in the channel, & we were all quite sea sick. Teus. Jan. 12— We were quite anxious, this morning, to see the progress we had made during the night, & we had great hopes of reaching Lahaina, by afternoon. But the Capt. sd , the wind was very strong in the channel, & he finally decided to go South of Lanai. We were in fair �sight of Lahainaluna by 3 P. M. being off Lanai, 8c we anchored at Lahaina at lO-^-, in the evening. We had been invited to go in with Mr. Bishop, on our arrival at Lahaina. But, at this late hour of the night, they might not have lodgings for us all - Our own house w^ be dirty 8c nothing ready. So we decided to stay where we were till morning light. Wed. Jan. 1 5 th about us. SOOn as it was light, the boat boys were Kale's boat came for us. It was some time before we were ready, 8c had all our light baggage packed up. We had a delightful morning to go on shore. As soon as were on shore, many natives gathered around 8c the familiar sound "aloha", was repeated at every turn. The chh members 8c others helped us up with our baggage, 8c the boat returned again to the ship for our trunks 8c boxes. A large iron safe was brought on shore, on a raft of timber. We carried our effects to our own house though it was not opened.- Mr. Bartow having the keys in his possession.- but as I»jr. Bishop had invited us to take up our abode with them, till our house c^ be put in order, we went there to take our meals for two days. lodged there for several nights. The girls Our house was of course pretty full of dirt, though Mr. Bartow had hired it swept out. Mats must be taken out, 8c we had a plenty of helpers to scrub 8c scour. It seemed by night as if �we had seen a very large share of the chh, & many others. We were glad to see their well known faces once more. Many of them brought some kind of offering with them some a hapaha or hapamalu - some potatoes, bananas, & c . I did not attend the Wed. lecture. - Two of our well known chh members had died the past year, viz. Pikanele & Kanwa. »r-o\>cW^ KaMvaThe latter had been long quite feeble. All things about At Lahaina 1858 our part of Lahaina look quite natural, only that some new building is put up here & there, - & now Sc then a new sign presents itself. We were aware, before we left the States, that we had some valuable additions to our foreign population, as Mr. Bond & family, the district attorney for Lahaina, & Mr. Chandler, of Maine, who is now American Consul at this place. Thur. & Frid. Jan. 14 & 15. Exceedingly busy in putting the house in order; but it will not be done very soon. We had constant calls these two days, & many testimonies, in presents, to the joy whh the people felt, at our re­ turn. The weather here seems warm to us, but not op­ pressive. Mrs. Pogue rode down the first morning we were here - & her husband at evening - On Frid. Mrs. & Bro. Andrews did the same. They gave us a hearty welcome to our Old Home. Sat. Jan. 16— _ The people are still calling upon us, & Mrs. B. & a great posse are scouring the house from top to bottom. At 4 P. M. I went to the chh prayer meeting, �• • at the native meeting house. • It seemed as natural to he there as though I had not been absent a month. I gave them some items showing God’s goodness to us & to them. Sab. Jan. 17— A beautiful Sab. like almost all our Sab. days at Lahaina. I preached to the congregation from Prov. 1 6 ;9 - A m an’s heart deviseth his way, & c . in connection with P s . 103:2 - uBless the Lord 0 my Soul, &c. My object was to exhibit the goodness of God to us, in our long voyages & journies, & the good whh may result from it to me & to the chh & people. In the afternoon, my text was, Ps . 116:12,13, What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits, &c The duty of remembering blessings conferred - & Christian activity & prayer At Lahaina. 1858. a suitable return to make for such blessings. It was pleasing to see the chh quite well filled both parts of the day. Mrs. B. & most of the children attended in the afternoon, & we all went to the Seamen’s chapel at 11 A.11. & heard a very good sermon from Bro. Bishop. Mon. Jan. 1 8 ^ This morning, at 8, there was a large gather­ ing of the good women at the native chh, to meet with Mrs. Baldwin, & Abbie, & they brought their offerings to the amount of $50. - Mrs. B. talked to them on various topics whh needed their attention. Abbie & her sisters sat as listeners. Wed. Jan. 20— On Mon. bro. Alexr & his children, destined for Punahou, including Wm. D. who is to begin as teacher �• • there, all came over from Wailuku, & it was refreshing to have a visit from them. Yesterday they were with us most of the day, & today they went down, that is, the children, Wm. Mary Jane, & Ann, went down to Oahu, at evening, in the M o i . Bro. Alexr returned to Wailuku. At 4 P. M. I lectured to our people from 1 Thes. 5:17 "Pray without ceasing." st Thur. Ja n . 21— Warm & pleasant weather - Therm, about 70 at sunrise & 80 or more at noon. Ukumehame, among them Kalaikini, A company from Olualu & (now head man of Ukumehame) made us a visit today to welcome us back to our field. It was pleasant to see their faces again after so long an absence. They brought fowls & eggs & other articles & many had their hapawalus, making a contribution of $>4.62^- They report some deaths among their number. We have had some excitement, among us, now for two days, about a schr supposed to be lost. The Manumokawai, it was s^-, had picked up, a main boom & other articles, between Maui & Hawaii; 8c it was thought, that the Kam. IV, (Edw^ Bailey on board) or the Liholiho, (Asa Thurston, master) was lost & perhaps all on board. But to-day the Kam. IV came in & has passed on to Oahu, & the Liholiho went down two days ago. Kuaihelani, who has been at Fatuhiwa, was in the Kam. IV, 8c gave us a call. Sab. Jan. 2 4 ^ A pleasant, but hot day. The British war Vixen, steamer, arrived here on Friday from Oahu, with the �• • • king Katn. IV & Suite on board, bound to Hilo. us Sat. evening, whh ensured us a quiet Sab. They left I preached to the people from Dan. 12:4 - ’’Many shall run to & fro, &c. In the P. M. from Acts. 2:39. The congregation was much delighted to see Abbie at the Seraphima of the chh in the afternoon. Frid. Jan. 29 ^h This evening the Moi left us for Oahu, & Henry, our son, went down in her, to attend the school at punahou. th Sab. Feb. 7— The term began on Wed. the 20th* This was a pleasant day. We were all assem­ bled in the chh hoping for a quiet Sab. The British Steamer, Vixen, was expected from Hilo yesterday, with the king & suite on board. Just as I had begun my sermon, it was discovered that she had arrived. The Gov., the Queen's mother & others felt bound to leave, whh made some little disturbance in the congregation. Teus. Feb. 9— This was the birth day of Liholiho, Kam.IV; His Majesty has condescended to keep it at his old home in Lahaina. A salute of 21 guns was fired at 12 o'clock, noon, from the Vixen. The Lahaina cannon have been carried to Oahu; so we had no means of replying to the Vixen. The king had requested the Gov. to invite to his feast a few of the poe pono, pious natives. v,rere the native guedts, about 20 in all. Such only Only a few foreign residents were present - The American & French consuls were present. Liquors of different kinds were �• • supplied to the guests. • The Gov.'s son, who has been a great drinker, but who appears lately to be reformed, refused to take intoxicating drink, & asked for a glass of water. Thur. Feb. 1 1 ^ Our town has been wonderfully quiet, con­ sidering, that we have had four or five whaleships here, a British Man of war, & the king & his party. The Vixen with the King, Queen, & their suite, left, this evening, ' for Kauai. At Lahaina. Teus. March 2d 1858. We have five whaling companies in & about Lahaina, formed to whale from the shore. Some 1858. of these consist entirely of natives. To-day was the first this year, that they have met with any success. A company of natives from Oahu, under Kaikainahaole, were out early in the morning, & three boats were fast to a cow whale & calf, while one or two bull whales followed them wherever they went. When they had been fast 2 or 3 hours, without killing them, Capt. King, of the ship Sharon, went with two boats & struck a loose whale, & killed him. The natives killed theirs - & they brought them some 8 or 10 miles to Lahaina; but the next day, they accepted of Capt. King's offer to cut them in & boil them out for half the oil. For most of this day, hundred of foreigners & natives, about the shore, were watching these new manoevers on the ocean, & the next morning great numbers went to the ship & the boats outside the reef, to see the three whales, myself & children among the rest. �� 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 Baldwin Family Journals 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 Baldwin, Dwight - Journal - 1848-1858 Description An account of the resource Typescript, 3 volumes Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource If you would like permission to publish or reproduce this material, please send your requests to archives@missionhouses.org Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library at the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/eabc3cd354839084f669d223b54f9f37.pdf f72cf47e3fb5cd78e17c6a877a26999f PDF Text Text CONTENTS Sybil Bingham, As Youthful Bride by Bishop H. B. Restarick Journal of Sybil Moseley Bingham from Nov. 8, 1819 to July 24, 1820 ♦Journal--Undated Pages Journal--Nov. 27, 1821 to Mar. 19, 1823 THIS IS A REPRODUCTION OF AN UNPUBLISHED MANUSCRIPT FOR REFERENCE AND STUDY ONLY HOT TO BE REPRODUCED IN ANY WAY \ WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE COPYRIGHT OWNER Page 1 Page 54a Page 55 �Sybil Bingham, As Youthful Bride, Came to Islands In Brig Thaddeus (Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Saturday, August 15, 1931) fey Bishop H. B. Restarick Much is written in Hawaiian history about the American missionaries but little is said about their wives. It is true there are two delightful and informative books written by the wives of missionaries, one by Lucy G-. Thurston, who arrived here in 1820, and the other by Laura Pish Judd, who came in 1828. The reader will find in neither any complain­ ing at their hard lot— for hard it was— but he will find that both were upheld by a strong and fervent faith that they were doing the Lord’s work. Today, I write about Sybil Moseley Bingham, wife of the Rev. Hiram Bingham who was the grandfather of Hiram Bingham I I I , the senator for Connecticut. She was born at Westfield, Mass., September 14, 1792, of old New England stock. At the age of 19 she was left an orphan and in order to help in the education of her two younger sisters she taught school. At first her school was at Hartford and later at Canandaigua in western New York, which village was then in the far west. After three years at Canandaigua she determined to visit her friends and relatives and the people whom she was leaving tried to make her promise to return. Her answer was, "I will, unless the Lord opens another door." She little imagined what that door would be. She was visiting the Rev. and Mrs. S. Bartlett at Windsor, Conn., when the ordination of two missionaries was announced at Goshen, a village near by, and she was invited to go with them to attend it. She was interested in missions and had even desired to ba a missionary. When they reached Goshen, Mr* Bartlett asked a young man on the street if he knew where he was to be entertained. He told them at Mr. Thompson's and said he would show them where the house was. Meets Hiram Bingham The young man was Hiram Bingham, who, with Asa Thurston, was to be ordained on the morrow. He was introduced to Miss Moseley and he recalled a conversation with a fellow student at Andover who had said if he got an appointment as missionary he would ask a Miss Moseley to go with him as his wife. But he thought this could not be the same Miss Moseley for he understood she was teaching in far off western New York. �He found in the course of the day that the young lady was the one of whom his friend had spoken and in the short time at his disposal, he sought her acquaintance. Before he left Windsor he had asked her to go with him to the Sandwich islands as his wife. Their common desire to work in some mission field drew them together in affectionate sympathy and she told him she would be his co-worker among people whom they supposed were savages. The ordination took place on September 29, and, as there was no time to lose they were married on October 11. On October 23 they sailed from Boston on the Thaddeus in company with six other missionaries and their wives. Sybil Moseley Bingham wrote to her sister: "Since that memorable evening when I was introduced to him, I find that he has secured my love. God did indeed choose for me." Like many other man and women among the missionaries to Hawaii, common intellectual and spiritual interests drew them together after a brief acquaintance and held them to­ gether during long years of toil under trying conditions with many sorrows as well as joys, defeats as well as victories. It was a strange honeymoon for the young missionaries and their brides on that voyage of 164 days to the Sandwich islands, but they were fortunate in having for a captain and first officer such good men as Blanchard and Hunnewell. It was not until April 19, 1820, that the Binghans landed at Honolulu with Messrs. Loomis, Ruggles, Chamberlain and Whitney. The Thurstons and Dr. and Mrs. Holman were left at Kailua, Hawaii. Three Gra5i? Houses Through the kindness of some of the traders living in Honolulu three grass houses were offered to the five families. It is believed that these houses stood near the site of the McCandless building, at the corner of King and Bethel Sts., The Binghams occupied one of these, which consisted of a single room, one corner being partitioned off by mats, pro­ viding a little privacy. The missionaries had not brought much furniture, so boxes in which goods had been packed served as tables and chairs. There were no furniture stores and no lumber yards in Honolulu then, but Mr. Bingham, like most Yankees at that time, was handy with tools and with a piece of drift­ wood from the northwest, a stick'of sandalwood given him and some Koa, he managed to make a rocking chair in which, later on, Mrs, Bingham rocked her babies. On Sundays it was taken to the old grass churoh as a seat for the pastor's wife. When in 1840 the Binghams left Honolulu for the United States, the chair was taken with them, and when they �reached Boston she refused to part with it for a fine piece of upholstered furniture. Her wish was that when the last summons came she might be found in that chair, and her wish was granted when she died in 1848 . They had brought a cook stove and this was set up in the yard and the natives watched through the palings to see how haoles cooked. To wash the clothes which had ac­ cumulated during the voyage, water had to be brought from the Nuuanu river and washing and ironing in the open air gave Mrs. Bingham a severe sunburn. In addition to their household duties, the chiefs brought broadcloth and linen to be made into suits and shirts. They had not been landed a month when Mrs* Bingham gathered around her a doz en girls and began to teach them how to read. This teaching was of course in English, for there were no Hawaiian books, and she knew no Hawaiian. The pupils were the children of Americans and Englishmen who had native wives. In a month she had 40 students, some of whom were adults. (a^ First WhiteABaby On November»9> a daughter was born to the Binghams, the first white|[child born on Oahu. In such cases, as they occurred, the wives of other missionaries acted as doctors and nurses for their sisters. Next day a ship arrived bringing letters from home, the first word they had received from friends for more than a year. With all her varied work and what we should call de­ privation she wrote homes "Who would not leave sisters, friends and kindred to tell these pagan mothers of the Savior’s love." Permission had been granted the missionaries to remain in Hawaii for a year, but when it was found that they came to do good they were allowed to stay. The fraae house which had been brought from Boston was erected on what was then a barren plain a half-mile from the village. (This is the house now standing on King St.) In that house, at first, lived four families, three having an infant each, and one, the Chamberlains, having six children. This Daniel Chamberlain was a farmer and must not be confused with Levi Chamberlain who arrived in 1822. It was he who built the coral house on the mission lot and whose descendants live here today. Daniel Chamberlain only stayed two years. Besides the four families sometimes guests were enter­ tained. At one time, for four months, Messrs. Tyerman and Bennett and the Rev. William Ellis were somehow accommodated, The dining room was in the cellar and furnishing the long �table with food three timeg a day devolved upon the women of the party by turns. Sonietiaies they had beef or pork, potatoes, butter and flour, but at other times they had none of these things and had to subsist on fish and poi or taro. As soon as possible other houses were built and then the long table was sawed in two and one-half was sent to Hilo for the mission there. Served As Midwife Four times in the first four years Mrs. Binghan went with her husband to Kauai to be with a sister missionary in her time of need, as there was no physician or nurse. Once she went with a babe of her own three months old, who was sick at the time and the day after landing a son was born to Mrs, Whitney. Three weeks later she officiated at the birth of a daughter to Mrs. Ruggles. When she reached Honolulu her services were required at Kaneohe over the Pali over which there was then only a trail so narrow at one place that her feet had to be placed by a guide while her face was turned to the perpendicular rock above her. A native carrying her babe followed her and she feared more for her child than for herself. Some­ times on her journeys she was carried by natives in her chair which was lashed to poles, and occasionally she rode with her husband on a horse. But it was not toil alone she had to bear. She had to suffer terror for the life of her husband which was threat­ ened by infuriated sailors who accused him of interfering with their sensual pleasures. She and the other missionary women were not frightened by Hawaiians, but by white men. It was in 1826 when the mob attacked the mission house. In a letter she told how she suffered. "With my defenseless family I heard the blasphemous language and saw the furious arm thrust at my dearest one. I saw the brandished weapon and marked the raging of the angry mob. I heard the scream of my child for the safety of her father, but my spirit was sustained through it a l l ." It was Hawaiians who defended Bingham and a native who warded off the blow from a knife. A year later she and her husband were at Lahaina when shots were fired from an English whaler, with the American captain, at Mr. Richards' house because the debauchery of sailors had been interfered with. Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Bing­ ham and their five children took refuge in the cellar, terrified by the balls from the cannon and the howlings of a mob. This life of toil and danger she endured for 20 years— there was no system of furloughs for missionaries then. In 1840 , the Binghams were granted 18 months' leave of absence. They expected to return to Hawaii but their intention was not realized. Mrs. Bingham died at Easthampton, Mass., at the age of 5 6 . Two of her seven children had died in Honolulu. �INTRODUCTION TO THE JOURNAL of Sybil Moseley Bingham When I commenced the following Journal it appeared to me most proper to make com­ munications to my sisters, respecting myself, in occasional letters, intending this for my own private benefit. My principal objection to dedicating it to them, arose from the fear of some restraint, where I had been accustomed to the most perfect freedom when I had felt that no eye but my own was to read. I pro­ ceeded thus, awhile, but feeling an increasing desire to comfort these dear sisters in every way in my power, I was inclined to believe it my duty to give them a more constant and unbroken history of GOD*s providential dealings with me, than I could by occasional letters. Accordingly with the commencement of the year I put it in a new form, at the same time transcribing a con­ siderable part from the time of embarkation. If it make them in same degree live with their dear, but far distant sister, if it comfort them when anxious for her welfare, if it, at any time, raise, in any degree, their spiritual feeling, leading them to pray more earnestly for Sybil, she has a rich reward. �JOURNAL On board Brig Thaddeus, Capt. Blanchard, bound to the Sandwich Isles. Nov. 8 th, 1819 What shall I record of the Lord’s strange dealings with me? Surely it becomes me to stand in awe, to wonder and adore. On my birthday, Sept. 14, 1819, the last re­ cording in my private writings, my reflections were closed with this wish if it were proper to pen any, that if life were continued, before another anniversary of my birth, GOD, in his holy providence, would open the door for me among the heathen and direct my steps there. But, 0, could I have supposed that less than two short months would have found me advanced two thousand miles upon the mighty deep, having bid friends, kindred and country a lasting adieu, with my face set to the far distant Islands of the seal Yet thus it is. What shall I say? The Lord has done it, and what have I to say, but, "blessed be his holy name." Wonderful have been the leadings of his holy providence’ Plain did they seem to be to read— so plain that had a voice from on high said, "Go," I know not I should have had more fears in answering, "I cannot listen." And, now, 0 my Saviour GOD, thou seest I have stepped tremblingly forward— thou knowest how, whether it be depending on thee for strength, or relying* on my poor sinful self. 0 Lord, 1 go, but make my feeble heart stay itself for succor and support upon thine Arm, omnipotent and kind. When I look at my own poor languishing graces (if any there be in this cold heart; I am filled with astonishment that thus thou shouldst honor me, by giving me the prospect of labouring and suffering for thee, with thy devoted ones, in a revolted province of thy dominions, long usurped by thy great Enemy. I feel, 0 my diving Master, that I have never served thee with that fidelity in the little stations in which thou hast before placed me,— I feel that tho thou didst incline my heart to ask of thee this thing, yet, that I did not bestir myself, giving due heed to thy direction to take unto myself the whole armour of GOD— to stand with this heavenly equip­ ment, so as to allow me to go forward with confidence to this high post to which thou callest me. But, 0, have I ever seen anjthjing in my low attainments which would warrant -1 - �me to take any station in my Master’ s service? Divine Jesus, a poor helpless one I be— so far from being able, without thee, to accomplish any thing in thine employ, I need thy supporting hand to keep me, every moment, lest I fall. Yet amidst it all, I do hope to do something in thy vineyard. Thou canst, and dost work by the very weakest instruments, showing that the glory is all thine own. Committing myself into thine hand, as the pen in the hand, with which I write, I feel that I am strong— that thou wilt make me a help-mate to thy servant, my husband,— an encouragement to this little Mission band, ,and, in thine own due time, a light to the benighted heathen whither thou sendest me. 0 make me to feel, that Christ strengthening me, I can do all things, — "can bear all sufferings— if my Lord be there." 0, what sufferings may be written for me in the volume of thy decrees, who can tell I But thou bidst me, like Peter, as it were, to walk upon the sea, and when the waves are boisterous and I begin to sink, wilt thou not to me, as thou didst to him, graciously put forth thine hand and bid me not to doubt? Trusting in thee, I go— shouldst thou call me to pass through darkness thick and awful, yet wilt thou not say to me, "Fear not, I am with thee?" Early would I make supplication, that if in thy righteous providence, thou shouldst take away the desire of mine eyes— put lever and friend into darkness, leav­ ing me solitary and in widowhood, in a lone land of savage strangers, thou wouldst cause me, tho infinitely unworthy, to know that thou art my husband9 my friend, my everlasting Portion. Lord, do thus, and it is enough. Nov. 9th. Have been seventeen days on board. Hitherto the good hand of our GOD has been upon us. Our passage has been rough, our way, when contrasted with tender nursing in the bosom of our friends, has been hard; but our hearts have been kindly supported, so that it has not been dark. Sea-sickness has been severe upon most, yet not so much so as upon many who have gone before us. As to myself, it has been slight— have felt a degree of strength enabling me to render some little attentions to my dearest friend, still weak and feeble. Privileged have I been in it. We have not been able to enter into any systematic improvement of time, but have it in pros­ pect. 0 , to do my part towards composing a well regu­ lated Mission family I We have experienced a gale which caused our little bark to be tossed upon the tempestuous ocean. Danger did not seem immediately threatening, tho - 2 - �we suffered much inconvenience. How would a voyage at sea teach us our continual dependence, were we not so slow to learn ! Have had our hearts refreshed by public worship, on deck, the two last sabbaths— first sabbath prevented by loosing anchor in the harbor, rapid pro­ gress of sea-sickness, etc. Yesterday much joy on board at sight of a vessel, hoping it were bound homeward. It proved not so. It probably will be long ere our friends hear. Nov. 14th. Not permitted to assemble today for public worship. The winds high— the sea extremely rough so that we could not be on deck. Our way is boisterous. These words have been much in mind, "His way was much darker and rougher than mine— Did Jesus thus suffer— And shall I repine?" Nov. 16th. Winds still contrary— scarce any pro­ gress in our way, these many days. Have been in lat. 37 and 38 for more than ten days. How are we taught that they are GOD's winds, not ours— at hie command, and his alone. Nov. 17th. Still watching for favorable winds. The sea more calm today, yet we are not wafted onward. Capt. B— just told me, that in his last voyage, he had reached the Line, by this time. Well, of this we may rest assured, that if our Heavenly Father, according to his eternal purposes, land us at length on the shores of Owhyhee, it will be at the very moment his sovereign pleasure deems it best. Our family appears to be recov­ ering. May we not forget to be thankful. And also more life in spiritual things, within a few days, appears. 0 , that our hearts were more alive— that we did more deeply feel the high commission which our GOD has given us J Too much have our minds been occupied with the troubles of sea-sickness and the privations attendant on our voyage5 so the sound of our words, before the Ship's company, has been too much, what shall we eat and what shall we drink. But I would fain hope the blessed influences of the Spirit are more felt in some hearts. Last evening, had a precious little session, in our room, with Thomas Hopii. His heart seemed to mourn under a sense of short comings, and his desires appeared to be strong, that he, with us all, might awake. He led in prayer, as did also Mr. B— , then withdrew, with some resolutions in each of our breasts, I trust, to live to GOD. - 3 - �Nov. 18th. Peel, this evening, that we have abund­ ant reason to sing of mercy. The winds are ordered now in our favor, wafting us much farther in this one day, than in many previous. Health seems returning to our family, and light, I trust, to their souls. Several appeared to have a season of unusual enjoyment at our devotions this evening. My dear friend appears to be gaining strength, and with it earnest desire to be about his great work. Some of the day has passed pleas­ antly, I hope profitably, in reading with him the Memoirs of Dr. Buchanan. May we find a blessing in the perusal, as we proceed. Devoted some part of the day to the in­ struction of Mary C— , hope to be systematic in it. 0, to be useful in some little way i Have been conversing a little while, on deck, since prayer, with the sisters. They express a wish for some system in the improvement of time, and to be more spiritually alive. May we look to the proper source for assistance. Nov. 19 th. Lifeless as I am, I feel that I cannot rest without recording in my heart, and with my pen, the goodness of GOD through the past day. For myself, the valley of humiliation would best become me, for, 0 , whe*-o is the ardour of feeling which my mercies demand J En­ joyed, this morning, upon awaking, a tender and solemn^ season in united supplication with my dearest friend, in which his soul seemed melted and his spirit bowed down in view of the awful responsibility of his station. Went from our little room to the family altar, around, which, in the morning, we had not before been permitted to as­ semble. There seemed some meltings of heart with several, which, I trust, has been the case through the day. This evening, met the sisters in sister T— 's room, hoping to renew our covenant obligation, one with the other,— to act the part of members of one body to watch over, ex­ hort, admonish, and reprove, as occasion may require. We could not exactly feel alike on the subject of social prayer at these seasons, in our present inconvenient situation? yet, I trust, all came to the conclusion that it was both our duty and privilege, and resolved, the grace of GOD assisting us, to do accordingly. May He who has styled himself a prayer-hearing GOD, accept and bless us in it. Nov. 20th. This day, commenced in practice what we have for some time considered in theory, vis, system with respect to the disposition of time. We take an hour im­ -4 - �mediately after breakfast, for recitations. At the repeated request of the sisters, I take the office of instructress, at this, as also another hour after din­ ner. While I take this place to assist them in some branches, to which, in the providence of GOD, I have had opportunity to attend and they have not, may I do it meekly, and modestly, sensible that I also shall need, in various ways, their kind offices. Hope myself to be engaged in some study with sister T— looking to Mr. B— as an instructor. It is what I have long desired, to be under a regular course of instruction, that so this untutored mind may be disciplined. 0 , may I see to it that I have in view but one object in whatever I attempt— the advancement of Christ’s Kingdom. With my eye to this along will GOD prosper me in my way. Nov. 23rd. Tossed up and down on this mighty deep, not suffered to make but little progress, we do note some of the Christian graces peculiarly in exercises. Sabbath day, not permitted, by reason of the sea being so very boisterous, to have public worship, I felt my­ self sick, and too much I suffered the continued sick­ ness of my dear husband, to weigh down my spirits and make my heart heavy. 0, may I not murmur i In my better moments, and I would fain hope uniformly so, I bless GOD that I am where I am, on my way to the heathen— that in his holy providence I am allowed to have so high a com­ mission, and to be numbered among those who are called to make sacrifices in his blessed service. 0 , may I be found faithful, and at last accepted through grace. Nov. 24th. This day have found my comforts many. Awoke with calmness and peace on my mind— at the usual hour attended upon the class, then had a lesson in sing­ ing with Mr. B— , after which I read to him for two hours in the Memoirs of Dr. Buchanan, which opened a field for remarks and conversation, interesting in their nature, but particularly so from our present situation, destined as he was, to a distant land with the hope of doing some­ thing in '"our Master's vineyard. Tender were the feelings excited in our breasts at the relation of the severe trials that good man was called to endure in the separ­ ation from his beloved wife while she returned, for her health, to her native land, leaving behind her their dear little Augusta, six months old; and the still greater trial, which must have rent his heart, in the intelligence which announced her death;— her watery grave while on her - 5 - �second voyage. No less animating than tender in the account he gives in some letters to his friends of her peaceful and happy death. I trust the perusal will not be without its effects. While it leads me to say, "Lord, teach me how to d ie ,— And in that hour, 0 let my fainting head,— Divine Redeemer, rest upon thy hand— And find support," it also leads me to say, teach me to resign to thee, the dearest earthly joy that thou hast given me— to hear, with calm resignation, the summons for him to come to thee. Nov. 26th. The two last have been days, not of gloom and despondency, but of tender melancholy. I trust it has not been altogether an unprofitable season. But while my heart has fainted within me at a sense of fall­ ing so far short of what GOD most righteously demands of me, my spirit has been made to rejoice in the blessed truth, "The blood of Christ cleanseth from all sin." 0, for heart-meltings indeed, in view of my much ingratitude to this Divine Saviour, this Heavenly Friend ! Last night had a peculiarly precious season in the convei'sation of my dear friend. The watch announced at midnight while he continued, with words of sweet encouragement tending to strengthen, while yet to humble my desponding heart. 0 , to be what he would persuade himself I was I 0 , to profit by such an instructor, counsellor, guide and friend I Nov. 28th. Calm, peaceful, and, I think, soul-cheer­ ing has been this sabbath. Awoke, and tho languid in feeling, did still feel that the day was the Lord's. Such it has been to me. Yet, 0, the listlessness, which follows me all my days, in serving GOD,--my covenant GOD my reconciled GOD and Father i This day now closing, like all others, must find-me in despair, were it not Jesus has died— that through this dear Interceptor, I shall find acceptance. In the morning, at ten, our Mis­ sion family met in the cabin for social conference— at twelve, assembled on deck, when all belonging to the ves­ sel, were present, to attend divine service. A canopy put up to shield us from the sun— the waters tranquil and serene. Mr. B— was enabled to address us from the word of GOD. A double blessing did it seem to me, to be per­ mitted, under such circumstances, to hear divine truth, and to hear it from that dear friend who had, these many days, languished under much bodily weakness. Had with him, this evening, conversation of a most interesting nature, relative to scenes which may be before us. The - 6 - �subject was tender. By frequently taking such a view of our future path, may we be at once led to the infin­ ite fountain of divine support, for provision for the hour of trial. Nov. 29th. Weather, to-day, peaceful, tho our progress not yet rapid. The quietude of the pleasant evening interrupted by domestic troubles. The steward unfaithful to his trust— convicted of having squandered, and abused, to his own hurt, things committed to his charge, leading others also into evil. 0 , my soul how wilt thou stand when thy Lord reckonest with thee? This poor servant took the reward due to his crime— on him were inflicted stripes— none to stand in his stead. 0 , my dear Redeemer, why is not my heart, by this little incident, led more feelingly to thee, who didst stand in the sinner’s place, receiving the stripes which divine Justice required, even such as drank up thy spirit, and overwhelmed thy holy soul, causing thee to cry out. "If it be possible, let this cup pass from me 1" 0 , the amazing, the astonishing ingratitude of this stubborn heart, which yet does even hope the demands of Justice were satisfied against ijfc by these s tripes I Blessed Sacrifice, let thy blood be applied not only to acquit from condemnation, but to melt this icy heart. Nov. 30th. This day commenced the study of the Owhyhee language. Shall I be permitted to speak in it, to those idolatrous natives, the wonderful works which Jehovah, the true GOD, has done— that of his creating, governing, and preserving a world, and what must most of all excite their astonishment, of his becoming incarnate and dying to redeem it I This evening held our first singing school. It is greatly to be wished that we could all join with our hearts and voices too, in sing­ ing praises to Zion’ s King, at our morning and evening devotions, and public worship. I never felt more as if the time was at hand when I should be able to take part in it . Dec. 1st. Have had enjoyment to-day, in writing to friends and sisters— found my mind much with them, as it is the eve of a pleasant anniversary, calling my mind back to "the days of other years". Dec. 2nd. Precious have been the mercies of our GOD to us this day. Here, upon these wide waters, have we -7 - �been permitted, with dearly beloved, absent friends, to lift up our hearts and voices in praise to our gracious Preserver and Benefactor. We felt, that in comnon with them, we had abundant cause for observing a day of thanks-giving, we also felt, that morning, special, mer­ cies demanded our particular notice. Providentially, we had with us the Gov. proclamation, published the week we left Boston. Mr. B— read this, taking it on the ground for remarks, besides bringing into view our par­ ticular mercies as a Mission family, and as individuals. The sea was boisterous, and not allowing us to be on deck, we assembled in the cabin. We had a comfortable dinner provided, at which, tho but little was said, yet the sub­ jects were tender and calculated to touch our better feelings, Lord, forgive our sins and accept our poor at­ tempts to praise thee. Find, upon a review of past years, this to be the eighth anniversary thanks-giving which has found me in a situation new, and foreign from any calcu­ lations I could have made from one to the other. So literally have I been a stranger, a sojourner; 0 , that I knew I was spiritually I Lord, I thank thee I have any evidence I am such. My soul would seek of thee daily communications of thy Grace, that so thin evidence may be encreased. I would fain hope the various and, in many instances, mysterious providences of GOD towards me, the past years, have been preparing me for what he seems calling me to. 0, to give myself wholly to my Divine Master’s service, in heart and in life I Dec. 9th. Fast approaching the Equator. For the last seven days, have made rapid sail. Crossed the Tropic of Cancer, on the night of the 2nd. inst. Find the heat less oppressive than we expected— shall prob­ ably find it more intense as we meet the sun on his return from the southern tropic. On Sabbath, 5th, not permitted again to have public worship on deck, by reason of the swell of the sea. Assembled both morning and afternoon, in the cabin. Last evening, found myself much exhausted in consequence of fatigue through the day in putting order in our little room. To accomplish a little, costs much labor on board a vessel. I an grieved to find it too much the case, that with my bodily strength, my spirits sink. Several such seasons have arisen in my new situation. Tears will come unbidden, and, I may say, without cause. - 8 - �"It is not that my lot is low That bids the silent tear to flow, It is not grief that makes me moan, •Tis not that I am all alone." Whence then the clouds? True I have relinquished com­ parative ease for hardships, but am I not, through grace, allowed to hope* that ere long, I share in that "Rest" which remaineth for GOD's children? Dec. 12th. A calm and peaceful sabbath— hope GOD has caused it to be a good one to my soul. Went upon deck as the sun was coming up from the water, all was tranquil and serene. My soul Icaaged to shake off its slumbers with the shades of the night, and hail the beams of the Sun of Righteousness as mine eyes rejoice in the beams of the natural sun gilding the surface of the great deep. But I did not seem to awake. The spirit sympa­ thised with the languid form, and I went to our social conference, at ten, in the cabin, feeling that, so low were my attainments, so languid my best affections. "Earth was a tiresome place." Then was read from Heb. what the inspired writer says of the "Rest" which remain­ eth for the children of GOD—was sung, the hymns, "Lord, what a wretched land is th is,"— "There is a land of pure delight." Brother T— concluded with prayer, blessing God that in our pilgrimage we were allowed to be comforted with truths such as we had been contemplating. The season was to me a melting one— thought I did feel through the hymn and prayers, that the language I could make my own. At twelve assembled on deck for public worship. I felt that I had a favored hour, while before us was set the base ingratitude of the heart. Mr. B— addressed us from theso words, "What could I have done more for my vineyard that I have not done in it? Wherefore when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes." 0 , may it not prove to be seed snatched away out of my heart, or others that heart I Lord, revive thy vineyard here. Thou mightest say, cut it down, destroy the hedges and let it lie waste. But, 0, thou covenant keeping GOD, spare we beseech thee— give not thy heritage to reproach. Tho thou hast done much for us, yet breathe again upon us, and we shall live. Where else shall we look for help? Thou hast given us a high commission— art sending us forth with it to make proclamation to the heathen? but, 0, we langninh, we faint;— give strength Divine Master, or we die. Wc look for help in ourselves, but - 9 - �> 'tis not there— we cast our eyes around, hut find it not: blessed be thy name thou tellest us where to look— thou sayest, "Look unto me." Lord, incline our hearts to and we shall. 0 , that as in earnest that thou wilt indeed show us favor in our great work, not withstanding our ingratitude, let us, I beseech thee, have thy Spirit here, to quicken our own souls, and to bring these thoughtless souls, of this ship's company, to bow at the footstool of the cross, and, deeply hum­ bled under a sense of guilt, to rejoice in redeeming love. Thou hast said, all things are possible to him that believeth. Faith is thy gift. For the Redeemer's sake may it be bestowed upon us a ll. Make the hearts of thy children in our dear native land to rejoice in the intelligence that GOD is indeed with us for good, grant­ ing their requests in giving us those that sail with us. Dec. 15th. We had much enjoyment this morning, in the providence which permitted us to make communications, for the first time since sailing, to our beloved friends. There was great joy on board— all hearts seemed animated, all hands busy. I sent seven letters— two to my sistero, one to Mrs. Johns, Mrs. Kibbe, M— Shepartf, Mrs. Collins and B. Morse. Mr. B— to his parents— to Dr. Worcester, and his early instructor, Mr. Gale. The vessel, hailed, was Ship Mary, Capt. Smith of Boston, bound home from Calcutta. 0 , may many hearts be revived, ere long, by hearing that thus far we have been conducted in safety. I was not aware how much my spirits would be raised by the event. When shall we receive communications? In GOD’ s own time. We were two degrees South of the Line. Dec. 22nd. The three last have been peculiarly pleasant days— our progress both smooth and rapid; and tho near a vertical sun, experienced but little inconven­ ience from the heat. The mild beams of the moon glitter­ ing on the wide waters, give a charm to the evening, and what is better than all, while it is peace without, through the mercy of GOD, I can also add, it is peace within. But, 0 , I long for more devout and holy aspir­ ations to Him who did say, "My peace I leave with you." The renewed health of my dear husband calls for a heart of praise. To-day has afforded some pleasant hours, in our little room, where we are noiPmade comfortable, in being employed by his side, while he has been planning a oermon for Christmas. He has just read to me the plan. May the Divine Spirit lead, in the filling it out, to - 10 - �such thoughts as he will bless and set home upon the heart. Have this evening been engaged in conversation with Mr. C— , feel a peculiar interest in the state of that young man--am encouraged to strengthen those feel­ ings from the hope that GOD, by his Spirit, is inclining our hearts, in a few instances, to make his case a sub­ ject of prayer. While conversing about him, to-day, Mr. B— suggested the thought that it was not too much to ask of GOD so to cause divine truth to shine in his path,— so to incline his heart, that he should be led to relinquish the pursuit of wealth, join himself with us in the glorious work anticipated by us, of erecting the standard of the cross in those dark regions whither we go. It has been much in mind, to-day, that, it _is not a vain thing to call upon GOD. 0, for that faith to which a promise is “annexed. Dec. 24th. Our way continues prosperous. I have seldom ever enjoyed more uniform peace of mind than for some of the past days. May I give heed that my spiritual course be like our literal course;— while exempt fx-om adverse gales, not experiencing a calm from want of "heavenly winds— 00 blow a prosperous gale of grace." Dec. 26th. A pleasant sabbath. Preaching on deck, Mr. B— addressed us from these words, "It is a faithful saying, etc." It is good to witness, from sabbath to sabbath, these immortals listening to truths, which, without this Mission accompanying them, would not, for a long time, sound in their ears. 0 , that the holy Spirit would apply them I How unavailing unless the Lord command his blessing I Yesterday was noticed by us as the Anni­ versary of the blessed Saviour’s birth. Mr. B— preached from Luke 2, 14th. He enlarged upon the prominent ideas presented to our view in the passage. 1st. The birth of a Saviour is an event worthy of the most grateful and joyful commemoration. 2nd. A wide difference observed between the feelings of infidels and scoffers, and those of angels, in view of a Saviour's birth. 3rd. To pro­ pagate the gospel is the most desirable employment this side heaven. It was peculiarly adapted both to the dsy and the circumstances of most of the hearers,— on our way, as we are, with the glorious news of this most glorious event, to heathen sinners. I would there was some strength imparted by it, to go with more alacrity. The hymns sung were appropriate. Tho it was a favored season, yet, how far, far short did our feelings fall of - 11 - �what would seem our privilege on that most joyful com­ memoration ! Lord, enter not into judgement with thy servants. Dec. 27th. The sea, this morning, presented, to us, a new appearance. Hot a breath swelled the sails and the vast expanse of waters, like smooth glass, was unbroken. It brought with force into my mind, my fav­ orite hymns"Whene'er becalm'd I lie And all my storms subside, Then to my succor fly And keep me near thy side, Par more the treach'rous calm I dread Than tempests bursting o'er my head." Early on the morning of the 25th we crossed the Tropic of Capricorn and entered the southern temperate zone. The northern, the region of our birth, we shall probably never enter again. But, distant climates need not look strange to us, for if we are the children of GOD, and live near to Him, we can never be far from home. We were greatly favored in passing through the torrid zone— not becalmed an hour, and scorched under a burning sun, but wafted swiftly, by refreshing breezes directly on our way. Dec. 28th. Truly GOD is good to me, a sinner I This morning is witness for Him, that his tender mercies are more than I can reckon up. 0, to praise Him in some little measure as his great goodness demands 1 But a little while deprived of winds, our course is again rapid. Health smiles upon us, and each one able to be employed in body and mind. Myself in far better health than was usual for me— a supply of things comfortable— the cheer­ ing voice, the approbating smile of my precious friend to comfort and encourage me— his petitions and his songs of praise to raise my heart to GOD; and what is more, the kindly influences of GOD's Spirit, I would hope, to cause this heart, so often cold, to feel Some meltings. Through grace, my morning song is, "He's GOD with us We feel him ours His comforts in our souls he pours." - 12 - �Dec. 30th. The grandeur and peculiar beauty of the scene, to-night, about the setting of the sun, were truly indescribable. One could but gaze, with admira­ tion. The sun descended, majestically, into his watery bed, tinging, both sky and water, with the most splendid huess--not the smallest cloud appeared, while the full moon, ascending, upon the sun's retiring, proclaimed herself queen of the night. As she advanced, her soft beams shed a lustre over the wide deep, not agitated by a single wave,— all seeming to whisper, is it peace with­ in? His works praise him. Does thy soul praise Him, the great Creator? Dec. 31st. It was early recommended to us, this week, to give much attention to the review of the sins of the now closing year. For myself, I must say, in many things have I offended, and in all come short. A retro­ spect fills me with self-abhorrence. I cannot enumerate what exceeds my greatest thought. In the account, sealed up for the last great day, all stands recorded. If it be not cancelled— if no Advocate be found for me in the per­ son of the Judge, how shall I stand? Can future obedi­ ence, could it be attained to, atone? Vain hope I The blood of Christ I— there may I apply. Saturday, Jan. 1st., 1820. Pleasantly has the sun of a New-Year risen upon me. Far removed, yes, long re­ moved from every objLejCt which was dear, which was pleas­ ant or even familiar to me when the last year ccramenced, shut up within confined walls upon the great deep, with dark uncertainty, under what circumstances, if at all, I shall ever tread upon ground again, destined as I am to a now cheerless land where the will of a heathen ruler, uninfluenced by even a knowledge of Christian principles, is law for all in his dominionsj where is the ground of that serenity so sweetly felt, when the last sun of the declining year withdrew its beams,— when the midnight watch, calling, twelve o'clock, announced that another year had commenced its revolutionst--which is now felt, as thoughts arise of the dark, unknown paths of its revolving days? Fain would I hope that it was through strength given by Him who sitteth upon the circle of the Heavens, distributing to each his portion as his infinite wisdom and goodness direct, whose piercing eye surveys things past, present, and to come, as one eternal Now, assuring us that such is his condescension that the very hairs of our head are numbered, and that in his vast - 13 - �dominion, not even a sparrow falleth to the ground without his notice. Fain would I hope it was his divine consolations, and not a cold indifference to either good or ill, which enables me to look around and inwardly ex­ claim, never could I more cheerfully hail a New-Year's morning! With my dearest friend I was permitted to unite my supplications before the voices of the little multitude were heard about the vessel— then go on deck and receive the usual greetings. Most earnestly did I desire, when Capt. B— congratulated me upon the NewYear, and could not help saying to him, that it was among the first wishes of the morning, that it might in­ deed prove a happy one to him. 0, that a Sovereign GOD, who dispenseth his favors as he will, would make the be­ ginning of years to that man, giving him true repentance, bringing him to the foot of the cross; and cause that another anniversary find him speaking the language of a new-born soul. At the family altar, the 29th of the 1st of Chron. was read, and our attention directed more par­ ticularly to the 5th and 15 th verses as affording matter for meditation through the day. A hymn was sung, com­ posed by Mr. C-—, for the occasion. The words of the king to Esther, "What is thy petition, and what is thy request?" as also of GOD to Solomon, "Ask what I shall give thee," have been much in my mind. Is not the same gracious voice to me,— says it not, what is thy petition, and what thy request? Thou, Lord, knowest. Am I de­ ceived when I say, my first petition, my most earnest request is, that I might know and love Thee moz-e— serve Thee better, and say more from the heart, "Thy will be done." Other things I would, I do leave with Thee— only give unto me thy presence in the trying hour. Thou wilt not deny me, when to the bleeding Lamb, who took our sins upon him, in the awful hour of darkness, it was denied, that it might forever shine upon every trembling soul who comes to GOD through him. Reflecting farther upon the claim which my dear and affectionate sisters have upon my pen, as by that means only must all their future knowledge, concerning their absent sister, be obtained, I an led to alter my mind, respecting my Diary, and consider it, from the commence­ ment of this year, in some measure, dedicated to them. And, 0, my beloved sisters, what events this hand may have to record, or your eyes to peruse, our Father, our Covenant GOD and Father knows, and He alone. Sufficient �for us that He has it all under his direction,— that our "times are in his hands." When my soul gets hold there, I think I do feel that there is no path so rough, but, leaning on his arm, I could walk in it for his sake and the Gospel’ s. May his grace prepare my heart, when penning, and your hearts, when torrents of tears may be flowing over many mournful pages here, to say, to dwell upon it, " Father, glorify thy name." Jan. 2nd. Lord’s day. Have been favored with an­ other precious sabbath. In the morning, at our confer­ ence remarks were made tending to lead our minds to the spirituality of the fourth commandment. They were deeply interesting and affecting. A little circumstance, in the morning, caused them to be more particularly so. May they not be without their salutary effects. In the afternoon, Mr. B— addressed us again, from Luke 4th, 19th.— "To preach the acceptable year of the Lord." After an appropriate introduction, considered particu­ larly the import of the phrase, then enquired how we may reasonably expect the New Year to be, with respect to ourselves, and those connected with us, an accept­ able year of the Lord. We might expect it to be such by duly regarding our sins, our mercies, our engagements,, and our instructions* of the past year. Each of these particulars was set before us in a clear and striking manner. May the blessed Spirit accompany the word. The sea was, as it had been for many days, smooth and still. About sunset a strong breeze cane up, so that now, eight o ’ clock, our little bark pushes forward over noisy billows. Jan. 4th, The last, a night of tossing— awakened by the cry, between four and five this morning, " all hands on decks" a strong gale having arisen suddenly. The motion of the vessel was very great, few things keep­ ing their position. We assembled as usual for morning prayers— read the 124 and 125 Psalms— sung three verses of Watt’s version of the former, soon after went to breakfast. Here, to a land spectator, methinks the scene would have been truly novel and anusing— in the midst of commotion he must have smiled, A view of a very differ­ ent kind which presented itself, when, not long after, we looked out upon deck, was indeed, beyon^ my power to de­ scribe. Wave dashing upon wave, our little bark, dis­ mantled of its noble sails, ascending one, and descending another? with its naked masts, riding at the rate of - 15 - �seven miles an hour. This is considered hut a sketch of the scenes we must expect to witness at the Cape. But it was nobly grand I We are now a few degrees east of the mouth of that majestic river the Riode-la-Plata, fast approaching those tempestuous regions, so often the subject of conversation with us; Yet, there we shall be safe, attended by that GOD "who rules on high— And thunders when he please,—Who rides upon the stormy sky— And manages the seas." What need we farther anxiety about the event, than to see to it, that we have grace to enable us to say, in the trying moment, if it arrives, "This awful GOD is ours, He shall send down his heavenly powers, Our father and our love, To carry us above." Jan. 6 th. Thursday morn. The sea remains tempest­ uous— the wind strong and violent and directly ahead. We reel to and fro, and are weary with our tossing. For the last twenty four hours we have made no advance, but a retrograde step. As we were leaving the cabin, Tuesday evening, from prayers, a heavy sea broke over deck, threatening destruction before it. It took from their place several heavy things, tossing them about like little toya— dashing off a large space of the boards upon the side of the deck. Capt. B— was swept by it in various directions, not knowing, as he after­ wards said, what prevented his being washed overboard— passengers he thought would have stood little chance. Providentially none were up, tho near it; one or two having ascended the stairs of the companion way. I, returning from prayers, stood at the foot, thinking I must ascend for a breath of air. Suddenly the water came rushing, in such a tremendous torrent, as to drench me as completely as if plunged in the sea. Under these circumstances we went to our berths, feeling there was a peculiar uncertainty as to our state when the morning light should appear. But our Heavenly Watchman, our Divine Pilot brought us safely through. The morning dawned, finding us still in safety; and in the midst of mountainous waves we have been preserved still another day and another night. This morning, I ventured again at an attempt upon deck, to behold the sublime scene; Mr. B— , before I went out, having been up to the roundtop to take a more extended view. I had looked about— put a little water upon my hands and face, when again, another wave drenched me as before. It was much less - 16 - �than the other, but I was just in the way of it . Evening. Peel, to-night, truly like a pilgrim and stranger,— as if I had no abiding place. All the objects my heart so lately loved, far, far away. Amidst all, the flesh fainteth, 0 , my Gracious Redeemer, how do I need thy kind support ! I know that thou art infinitely more than friends or country— let my restless heart rest in Thee. 9 o'clock. GOD does allow me comforts, many tBnder and precious comforts. Still, I am continually forfeit­ ing all. 0 , that I were constrained by them, in the hour of sadness, not to repine! I have felt my sorrows soothed, my troubled mind composed, by the seasonable tenderness of my dear husband. 0 , may I watch to cheer and encourage him, on his way, not often requiring his energies to rouse mine, his spirits to support mine; since, to aid him who hopes to be more directly employed in our Master's vine­ yard, is the way in which I can, at present, most ration­ ally expect to be the honored instrument of good. Thanks for that divine support which I trust I have hitherto experienced. May I be led by it to trust for the time which is to come. Saturday eve, Jan. 8 th. "The storm is laid— the winds retire Obedient to thy will. The sea which roared at thy command, At thy command, is s t i l l ." To-day I have felt the force of these words. 0 , to hail this peaceful sabbath, as our gracious GOD invites ! Jan. 11th. What can I say to my sisters, this morn­ ing? I can tell them, could the eye glance across the great waters and catch the little bark, ascending and de­ scending the mountainous waves, which contains their dear sister, their hands would be involuntarily extended for her relief, and their cry would be save her! The sea runs very high, while the wind roars through the naked riggings as you may have heard it, in a November's day, through the leafless trees of a majestic forest. The dashing of the waves on deck, the frequent fall of some­ thing below, the violent motion of the vessel, going up and then down, would seem to conspire to terrify and - 17 - �distress; yet I feel my mind calm as if by a winter's fire in my own happy land. Is it not of the mercy of GOD? I feel it is . But, 0, the poor returns I make ! We are approaching Cape Horn. What terrific scenes await us there, we know not. Sufficient for us, our Pilot is divinely wise, divinely good. Sabbath was a peaceful day. m e angry ocean, these many days en­ raged, seemed to regard its aacred hours. I think it was a day of more than usual enjoyment in my own mind. Brother T— preached from these words, "Other sheep have I which are not, etc." We have no appearance of a revival at Sea. How does the Holy Spirit dispense his favors as he will, but, 0 , to stand in a waiting posture! I will transcribe for your perusal a few lines just written by my husband for our new friend, Mr. C— . I will first give you two little scraps from Mr. C— 's pen. One sung at Christmas, the other at New-Years. A little address to us, personally, was what called forth this from B— . "We have seen his Star in the East and have come to worohip him-" Matt. 2 . 2 . A CHRISTMAS HYMN By W. G. Conant All hail the bright Star that the East once illum'd, And blest with its radiance, the Shepherds and Seers, When Religion, the emblems of mercy assum'd, and glory appeared in this valley of tears; It rose on the gloom that enshrouded the earth, And announced, as it burst from the portals of heav'n That the SAVIOR of sinners— Divine in his birth, The Conqueror of Death, to the world is now giv'n. On this day— from the regions of glory and love, As the type of Salvation, and symbol of hope, Gently borne through its beams,— see the pure heav'nly JJuvo, Appear to mankind, who in darkness now grope. May Religion's blest Star, as we traverse the Ocean, Illumine our way, and its comforts impart, While our fond lingering thoughts, we back with emotion, To the country that holds the dear friends of each heart. - 18 - �JEHOVAH— assist, in the soul-trying hour, The Mission of Peace, to a far distant land, And calm the rude main, with thy all-saving power, Be love, grace, and metcy, the gifts of thy hands; When, at length, on the "Isles of the Gentiles" they tread, We pray that thy Spirit may smooth the rough ways By them, may the Heathen, to JESUS be led, And receive, with fond rapture, the Gospel's bright rays. By them, may the Priests of Idolatry learn, That their Morais and Taboos and offerings are vain, Let the Nation, from Idols and violence turn, And the joy of Salvation perpetual reign. Now swell the loud anthems of praise to the Lord, Prom whom streams of Mercy incessantly flow, Be the Father, the Son, and the Spirit adored, By all nations, and kindreds, and realms here below. Sung at Sea by the Mission family - Tune - "The Hermit". A NEW YEAR'S HYMN Jan.l By W. G. 0. The Orb of day, with rosy light, Rolls hence the shady gloom of night, Ushering in the new-born year Of joy and grief, of hope and fear. Jehovah, hear our annual lays, While grateful thoughts to Thee we raise, 0, GOD of mercy— Heavenly King, With feeble strains, thy praise we sing. Thy Has The The ever kind and bounteous hand, spread thy mercies o'er the land, Sea has felt thy sovereign might, Isles have seen, with joy, the light. Thy arm has led us o'er the Main To bear thy truth, thy laws maintain, Our hearts adore the just decree, And place our only trust in Thee. - 19 - 1820 �Soon may the Heathen Which dawns to close And say, with truth, "Owhyhee's Idols are bless the light the pagan night, forever-more, no more*" To gratify my own feelings I must give you one or two stanzas from Mr, C— 's poetic address to Mr, B— and myself. 7. Hope’ s mirror shows Owyhee's lofty land While thronging Pagans cover all the strand ’ Tis there you build the Church— the altar rear, And with your Jesus, hold communion dear. 10. Launch boldly out, your vessel is secure, The sea is dark and deep— the Pilot sure. Faith, to your souls, shall heavenly aid impart, Sooth all your pains, and cheer the drooping heart. 11. May heaven, Bear Friends, its choicest blessings send, And Guardian Angels on your paths attend; And when your Mission ends,— your trials o ’ er, Calm be your passage to the heavenly shore. A MEMORIAL OF FRIENDSHIP from Mr. & Mrs. Bingham to Mr. W. G. Conant. It is with sincere pleasure that we address the following lines to our new and valued friend, as a testimony that we reciprocate, cordially, the sentiments of friendship founded on esteem, so delicately expressed in his little poetic address. While we acknowledge our obligations for repeated tokens of affectionate regard, and endeavour to make some little return, we cannot but cherish, more strongly than ever, the wish, that has, from the earliest acquaintance, been the subject of our conversation and our prayers, that divine light may shine clearer and brighter in his path, and he himself, ere long, become a light to them that now sit in dark­ ness. Tho' our feelings have been strong, they are but feebly expressed, yet, feebly as they are, we are still happy in thus silently making them Imown. \[ - 20 - �As we crossed the broad Main, to the scene of our toil With the message of peace to the dark heathen lands On our voyage, a young Mate, from our dear native soil, Attracted the hearts of his "two recent friends*" He was born in the land where Christianity shines And nurs’d in the fair habitation of peace, In the temples of GOD, in the chambers of science, The powers of his mind gained a happy increase. From the shades of retirement, and learning's resort, He reluctantly turned, to the scenes of commotionfTo procure for himself and his friends, a support, And with Commerce, to trace the rough paths of the ocean. His eye caught the beams of the "Star in the East", The advent he sung of a SAVIOUR divine; His soul for the heathen made earnest request, That its light on the Isles of the Gentiles might shine. He had travers'd those regions of dark superstition, And sighed as he entered the cottage of woe, Where temples of Idols, and shrines of pollution Are sad ensigns of folly and wi*etohedness too, Tho' his hands were employed in the toils of the seas, And the cares of the world spent the days of his youth, His mind, still enlighten'd with science and gi'ace, Would have gladly engag’ d in the service of truth. His decorous deportment— his honor and virtue, Reciprocal confidence gained with his friends— His name we will cherish, his friendship we'll value, While memory lasts— when mortality ends. That bosom thus touched with the tenderest emotion For the "Mission of Peace" to a far distant landj May it soon be inspired with the purest devotion, And obey, with delight the Messiah’s command, Which his voice in kind accents, to Peter address'd, 'Leave thy ship and employment, my cause to maintain, Go publish my gospel to all the oppress'd; Fear not, I will make you a fisher of men.' 0, think, precious youth, of the love of that Saviour, Who laid down his life to redeem our lost race; How long shall his bleeding love wait to show favor To the souls that ne'er heard of the gospel of peace? - 21 - �Go, lift up the jubilee trump of salvation, Proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, Publish pardon and peace to a perishing nation, Who will joyfully hail, and believe on his word; To the victim of woe, and the child of despair, Hope's banner unfurl, and the olive displays To the tribes of the West, like the Orient Star, Announce the approaching effulgence of days On the cold, cheerless couch of the poor dying pagan, Spread the life-giving foliage of Sharon's blest Rose; To the parched lip of death, hold the cup of salvation, And the sweet balm of Gilead, apply to his woess Prom the Isles of the West and the coasts of the North, Bring his sons and his daughters to Jesus from far; One soul, thence redeem's, is superior, in worth, To the riches of Commerce, and conquests of War. When the ransom'd of Christ shall be gather's in Heav'n, And their feet on Mount Zion, shall joyfully stand And the bright crown of life to the faithful is giv'n Who obeyed, with delight, the Redeemer's command* Then with joy everlasting, your Saviour will own, His herald of peace,— who in glory divine, As a Sun in the heavens— as a Star in his crown, With inci*easing effulgence, forever shall shine* H. B. It always encreased my little comforts to have my sisters share in them, and their perusal of these lines will add to the pleasure already enjoyed. Jan. 12th. We were called on deck to look at some­ thing new to us among the numberless works of the great Creator. A whale had made its appearance, lying along side of the vessel. It sported about in the water, one side and the other, presenting, at short intervals, its huge back upon the surface, for a considerable time. We were as much amused as children, while it spoke that e n ­ treating hand, By whom supported s till, we stand." The commotion of the sea is a little subsided, tho' yet very rough, and the wind piercing. Jan. 14th. Peeling this evening a little unpleas­ antness at stomach, and having at hand some sugar and peppermint, as I was taking it, I felt, with some force, - 22 - �what I feel more or less, every day, that it was un­ reasonable. ever to speak of the lack of one comfort, when we have so many. I was grieved at the thought of a remark in one of my letters, which would remind my sisters, when enjoying little comforts, that Sybil was destitute of many. I beg you would strive to forget every sentence which may have been bordering that way, as also, all others which may inadvertently slide in. 1 am indeed dealt with kindly. If I could count over the outward comforts I have, you would join me in say­ ing so. My health is excellent. Perhaps, never better. Yesterday, took up my pen, at ten in the morning, and did not lay it down till the dinner bell rang at one— then went to the table, enjoyed my meal,— immediately attended to the recitation of my class, then to my pen till six, when the bell rang for tea, after which, I washed up my two cups and spoons,--put on my great red cloak (you must know we have a Patagonian summer) went on deck, walked three quarters of an hour, holding on too by a rope. At the call of the bell, went down to the cabin to family prayers— then into our little room, where, after uniting in our social devotions, went quietly to rest. These things I mention to show you GOD gives me health. Jan. 16th. We should like to know if you find this an uncommonly severe winter. In approaching the equator, and passing under it, we did not, by any means, find the heat as we expected. When we met the Sun, and found ourselves under his perpendicular rays, we were but lit ­ tle incommoded, and now, in a region where it is summer, S. Lat. 45, we find it actually cold. It is frequently said by the seamen they have never known it so cold here, before, at this season— the weather such as we might expect at the Cape. Our progress is very slow. Jan. 19th. We have been driven back from the 45° and have not yet passed it. This morning it was thought bottom might be found— sounded and found it 65 fathoms. In Lon. W. 60°. Just ncv tferee sails appear off towards the coast— supposed to be Spanish. We find different emotions, almost at the same moment, at sight of a sail. 2 o ’clock. A monster of the deep has just presented it­ self to full view. There is a calm and the vessel is lying to. I found a little nook, behind one of the sails let down, where I was enjoying a few turns before com­ mencing my after—noon studies, when my eye was suddenly - 23 - �turned by a dashing in the water, and, much to my grat­ ification, caught a huge whale whose hump back was quite above the surface. He spouted as if in a frolick. All eyes were soon turned towards him, while he advanced, jumping up and down, till he came along side the vessel, when at once all was still and smooth. Every one was upon the watch, but nothing more was known of him till he had passed silently along a great distance, the other side of the vessel. His monstrous head appeared as if covered with shells, and on the back part of it were orifices through which he spouted the water. We have been much gratified with the sight of those noble birds, called Albatross; within a few days. Previous to a gale they are about our vessel, moving with majestic wing. When it is a calm they sit upon the water along its side, like tame geese. One was killed, last week, and brought on board. It measured, from the extremities of the wings, about ten feet— its bill was long and hooked— its feathers white, spotted with black, and very numerous. I am writing with one of its quills. Jan. 21st. I have toeen on board thirteen weeks, and have never seen the prow of the vessel till this noon. I have been out to have my walk as usual, and have ven­ tured, among all the things, with Mr. B— , to that end. We have scarce ever sailed at the rate we are now sailing, — about nine knots an hour. It appeared, when I looked over, to give me a pretty just idea of "plowing the Main". We shall soon be at the Cape, if prospered with the pre­ sent winds. Jan. 22nd. Going on our way. *Tis half-past nine, sabbath evening, but so long are our days it is not yet dark. The weather so peaceful, to-day, that we could not have had a better opportunity to have heard the word preached, if in our American churches. Sweet has been the day of "sacred rest". I cannot express my feelings to you, to-night, my sisters, better than to say, that if mercies on every side, with the hope that, through grace, there is in the heart some feeling sense that they come from a Covenant GOD and Pather, through a divinely compassionate Mediator, can give "Peace" and comfort, I feel such in my breast. I love to feel that you, with many of GOD's dear children, are praying for it, and that your prayers are answering, adding another to the already numberless proof that GOD is, indeed, a prayer-hearing GOD. �Jan; 25th. Tuesday afternoon, 2 o'clock. I leave the busy, animated little multitude, to say to my dear sisters, that after no sight of land for thirteen weeks and two days, it now cheers our sight. The bold coast of Terra-de-Fuego presents itself to view; its snowcapt mountains becoming more grand, as we, with great rapidity, draw nearer to them. We have looked forward, with trembling, to these regions, yet when here find more rapid sailing and as apparent security, as in any part of our voyage. I desire that we may rightly notice it. We have still a dangerous coast to pass, before we can be in the smooth waters of the Pacific. And there, may we bear in mind, that we shall need a divine Pilot. I should love to tell my scholars that they might look on their maps and imagine me entering the Straits of LeMaire. Lear Girls I shall want to live in their re­ membrance. 0 , that I might be permitted to hear, from time to time, that one and another had set out for the kingdom of heaven I Might the day come when I should give some one the hand of greeting on heathen shores! ' The thought is not new. I have looked round upon them, with similar feelings, when they had been ignorant of what was passing in the mind. 4 o'clock. I have just laid aside my dissertation which I have been set about, this week, to run on deck and see how land looks now. The mountains appear nobly I Looking round for my best friend, and not seeing him at once, I sent my eyes up mast-head and spied him upon the main sailyard. He has an advantage, in prospect. The day con­ tinues very fine. I must go to my work. A regular system has been strenuously recommended to all. It is variously regarded. I will give you some parts of mine. It commences with the hour 6 in the morning, closing with 10, evening. From 9 to 12 logic and theological reading— from 12 to 1 recitation of my class— 1 to 2 dinner and exercise— 2 to 6 miscellaneous reading, writ­ ing, and Owyhee language— from 6 to 8 tea, singing, social intercourse and exercise. I should love to grat­ ify all my many dear friends, with a free perusal of every thing communicated, tho not directed to them in­ dividually, but you will find things, occasionally, which I would not have you read. Your own judgment will dictate without my specifying. Assure me you will regard this, and you will have things, Providence giving me the opportunity to write, both little and great, as they in­ terest me. I do desire to improve my time, for soon, should life be spared and our wishes granted, we must - 25 - �make the best use of the little stock of talents which we have. Jan. 26th. We are now in the Straits of Le-Maire. Terra-del-Fuego on the right, and Staten-Land on the left. We had not entered them, yesterday, when I thought. You will see by the map that the former dis­ covers a considerable point previous to entering the Straits. Fight coming on, Capt. B— thought it prudent to lie by for the night, and seek an entrance in the morning. Many thoughts run in the mind as we gaze on these rude coasts; but not such conflicting ones, as when we shall gaze on those of Owyhee. Here, as there, "No gospel's joyful sound" is heard. The poor souls, scat­ tered about on its bleak mountains, yet own no other sceptre than that of the Prince of darkness. But the day is hastening when, they shall. As we pass by them, and deplore their” wretched state, we would enquire in what way we may do them good. We may ask God to remem­ ber them— we may exhort our Christian friends to stop not in their exertions till every dark corner feels the rays of the Sun of Righteousness. 2 o'clock. At ten A. M. we had almost made the point through Le-Maire. A calm came on, and the current has forced us back about thirty miles. Behing us, at the entrance of the Strait, where we were this morning, there is a tremendous sea. We hear the distant roar, and see the white caps of the waves, the waters as it were trembling under us; while two of the blackest clouds hang over each island, encreasing fast. I narrowly observe the Capt.'s counten­ ance. Marks of deep solicitude are plainly visible now. What the Captain of our salvation is about to cause us to pass through in this narrow sea, I know not, but this * do know, and it shall be my consolation, as these high mountains are round about us, and "as the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so is. the Lord round albout his people. What time I am afraid, I will trust in Him." Jan. 27th. Thursday morning finds us favored of the Lord. What shall we render unto his name I I did think, beloved sisters, yesterday, two o'clock, as I came down from deck, if GOD would send us favorable winds and take us out from these dark mountains, where black clouds gathered on all sides, I should praise his name, and feel under renewed obligations to be careful for nothing, but - 26 - �by prayer and supplication, with, thanksgiving, to make known my requests unto the Lord. We are safely out of the Straits of Le-Maire, leaving these two islands, like little epecks, sinking away in the dim horizon. We go with speed, in a direct course, towards the Cape, while the sea is so smooth, that we can walk, sew or write, with no more inconvenience than if on land. A little circumstance, which I have not mentioned, interested us, yesterday. A smoke was discovered rising from the beach, and by the aid of the glass, two men were seen kindling a fire. What their condition was we knew not, but could not avoid thinking the smoke might be intended as a signal of distress, on that desolate shore. But we could not reach them had we attempted it. The vessel, in some favourable moments, would make her way to them, then by the current, be driven far back again, at which times, it appeared as if they renewed their smoke; but we could only hope they were natives. If they were some poor ship-wrecked mariners— my heart is cold at the thought I 11 o'clock. A huge whale has just come sporting around the vessel. The little multitude was at once on deck, but Mr. B— and I busy in our little room, did not go till we heard Capt. B— 's voice calling us. The view of the monster rewarded us for laying down our books. But a still more interesting view increased the animation of each countenance, as our Capt., pointing off in the course whither we were rapidly going, says, "There is Cape Horn !" then looking up on his full spread sails, adds, " I never passed this region in this manner ." 2 o ’ clock. A cloud arises, carrying darkness and terror in its aspect. The sails are all ordered to be furled, the passengers down, the dead lights in and the companion-way shut. A few moments since the sun shone, and joy was in every countenance. Well, I hope com­ posure is still in most hearts, for tho "the sea is dark and deep— the Pilot’s sure". Jan. 28th. 9 o'clock, A. M. The dark cloud, which the sailors termed a whirl-wind as they saw it approach, was not permitted to distress us. It passed over, leav­ ing us a bright sun, but not till we were driven back near to those tumultuous waves. The wind changed so as _ 27 - �to prevent our pursuing a direct course, and with the sails furled, we have, through the night, drifted sidewise towards the S. |)ast over mountainous waves. The appearance is more flattering, this mornings the wind fast abating, while shifting a little in our favor. But I think even now, if our friends on land could stand on deck a little while, they would wonder what must be­ come of us. We wonder what would have become of us, if GOD had commissioned the winds a few hours sooner while wee were in Le Maire. How conspicuous, in all things, are his tender mercies towards us 4 o'clock. We are near the 57 deg. S. L a t.— have . passed by the Cape, as you perceive— the wind not allow4** d us to turn west. The sea remains rough, tho so much more calm that they have unfurled some of the sails. It is very cold. I sit clad in flannels, with my great red cloak on, quite chilled. From Cape Horn I had hoped to have written Uncle Kent a letter of thanks for this com­ fortable cloak, as well, as for a multitude of past kind­ nesses. Perhaps I shall, but my sisters will recollect to remember me affectionately to him, with all the dear, much-loved family. I have not seen a fire since the morning I left Boston. Cannot you conceive it would be pleasant for me to change my apparel and take a seat with you in your rocking-chair, upon your nice carpets, by a comfortable fire, your little table spread, inviting me to partake with you in your cheerful fare? Methinks, many a time, when surrounded with these things, you think, you speak of Sybil on the stormy deep. Now, dear sisters, if a tear drop at this, wipe it away, and rejoice that GOD comforts her with the blessed hope that the day shall come when she shall be arrayed in robes washed and made white in the blood of the Lamb, seated with her beloved Christian sisters and all the redeemed of the Lord, in that glorious palace, where the blessed company "shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more, where the sun need not light on them or any heat; for the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne, shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of water, and GOD shall wipe away all tears from the eyes." 0 , may we be found faithful to sit down together there Saturday morn., Jan. 29th. The countenance of our good Capt. is lighted up, and I may say the same of all the others. Cape Horn is again in view, and we approach­ ing it with great rapidity. A light breeze sprung up, - 28 - �last night, ten o’clock— not strong till this morning, but we have already gained all the easting we had drifted, which was between forty, and fifty miles. Thus Are we favored of Him whom winds and waves obey. May we not be high-minded, but fear— fear lest while GOD careth for us, we care not sufficiently for the things of his kingdom. Jan. 30th. Sabbath. An interesting day to us— a day in which we "double Cape Horn", long the object of hope and fear. While we find some part of the way around it rough, we are, indeed, greatly smiled upon, and allowed to set up our Ebenezer, saying, "thus far hath the Lord helped u s ." Permitted to do it unitedly and publicly, as we have been, will our gracious Lord accept us in it, through his beloved Son. We assembled in the cabin for worship, (the weather being too inclem­ ent to be on deck) when Mr. B— addressed us extempor­ aneously, from 1st Sam. 7. 12. "Then Samuel took a stone and set it between," etc. After a full exposition of the passage, showed 1 st. It was customary in ancient days for those who received special favors from the hand of GOD, to regard his goodness by setting up same monument of his praise. 2nd. The practice of recording and per­ petuating the memory of divine favors, is suitable and important, as it tends to promote gratitude— to awaken a sense of obligation when inclined to murmur— to give com­ fort in adversity— to promote confidence in GOD— to encrease the knowledge and praise of GOD. 3rd. If the practice be suitable and important, if it tend to these things, then sould we, this day, record his distinguishing goodness to us, and here erect our monument of praise. 0, that indeed we did! Methinks, my heart, cold as it is would aspire to praise, exalting in the thought, that the tempest and whirlwinds lie in the future path, all shall not prevent the erecting a monument at this spot, "Hitherto hath the Lord helped us." How do these mercies which we experience, witness for God, that He heareth prayer ! If He continue a spirit of prayer in Zion for this Mission, it; shall prosper, tho wicked men, and the powers of darkness conspire against it . 0 , to be ashamed of past ingratitude— past distrust; and while we erect our Ebenezer, devote ourselves anew to our divine Master’s work I My beloved sisters, GOD strengthening me, I will. Renew the fervour of your petitions for me, praying that I may ’make his service my delight, assured. He’UL ma£e my wants, his care.’ - 29 - �We sung, at the close of the lecture, the following occasional hymn entitled, "EBENEZER" Jan. 30, 1820 1. 1. With joyful hearts and grateful praise Our Helper GOD, thy name, we hail; Our "Ebenezer" here we raise, While round the stormy Cape we sail. 2. Conducted by thy sovereign hand, Mysterious, Mighty, Wise and Good We left our friends and native land, To toss upon the raging flood. 3. When adverse winds our course delay's And dangerous currents rolled below, Thy voice and roaring tempest stay'd And made the breeze propitious blow. 4. From want, from pestilence, and death, Defended by thy gracious care; To Thee we raise our tuneful breath; Our Rock of Help forbids our fear. 5. This waymark, in the trackless seas, Fix'd by his hand who rules above, The tempests of six-thousand years Have ne'er been able to remove. 6. So shall our grateful Record stand, That "Hither by thine aid we come;" So will we trust thy constant hand, To bring our souls, in safety home. Brig Thaddeus Sam. 7. Cape Horn Jan. 31st. This morning finds our family well— the winds taking us fast into the Pacific. Peace with­ out— peacE within. Evening. It is some minutes past nine o'clock, but day-light is not so far gone but I write this with so much of it as comes in at the little - 30 - 12 . �round glass at the top of the room. Sophia will re­ member that is all the window I have. It is very pleasant, now so far away, to recollect one dear sis­ ter has trod upon the floor which I tread from hour to hour. I love to look up at the names over the door— then think of the hymn to be sung when we came into mind, "Begone unbelief— ” Feb. 1st. The wind continues in our favor, carry­ ing us fast from the ‘’stormy Cape". Our course now is due west— one hundred fifty miles the last twenty-four hours. 0 , that we may suitably notice our mercies I Feb. 4 th. I find many things in our way, bringing to mind the journey of the children of Israel in the wilderness. GOD watched over them, emphatically, by night and by day— carried them through difficulties and dangers with an outstretched arm, and when compelled, as it were, to chastise them by reason of their awful backslidings, yet how did his infinitely compassionate mind, turn from his anger, so soon as they sought his face! Over us too, since He called us from the bosom of our be­ loved country, has He, emphatically, watched, by night and by day,— in difficulties and in dangers has He taken us in the hollow of his hand, and carried us safely through; and when we have felt the rod, so light have been the strokes, and so mingled with mercies, as scarcely to allow us to say, "We are chastened." Repeated and striking have been the instances in which he has shown himself a GOD ready to hear, even while we were yet speak­ ing. 0, may a gracious God save us from our sins no leaa than from the outward evils which we deprecate !— ever save us from that spirit which led his chosen people, so soon after they had ’sung his praise, to forget GOD their Saviour, and wait not for his counsel’ ! Feb. 7th. After having been shut below deck eight or nine days, we have, this morn, enjoyed a little time out. You can hardly conceive how pleasant it is to us. The cold is yet piercing, but we can step, without ex­ pecting to be drenched by an usurping wave. My system of exercise, you will perceive, has been broken in upon, but I have been able to observe my hours of study, with the exception of one day. I have been out, every morning, for a moment or two. But you would almost wonder how I could be. Still, we have, through these days, been wafted on our way with speed; a circumstance particularly - 31 - �noticable, as, had we not been at the Cape just when we were, but two or three days later, these very winds which now drive us so rapidly, would, in that case, have dashed up against the rude coasts, or kept us standing off to the South, we know not how long. So conspicuous are our mercies! 9 o'clock. This even­ ing have I felt more as I used to when the subject of Missions was brought to my thoughts, than I have since I embarked. An hour or two has been spent in observance of the Monthly Concert, a little season in which I think I have felt that the advancement of Christ's kingdom was an object which weighed down every personal considera­ tion. There have been times within the few past years, when I have found it good to seek my closet and ask GOD to send me to the heathen:— to-night I feel that I would bless his name that He has brought me thus far on my way to them; 'tho it be to suffer, yea, I think, to die. Gracious Saviour, thou knowest. Divine Intercessor, in­ tercede for me as thou didst for Peter, that my faith fail not. 0, let me not, like him, deny Thse, tho the cross be in view— suffer me not in my heart, or by my life, to say, I know thee not I But, 0, if, my wicked heart should cause my feet to slide, wilt thou not turn and look upon me, till my soul, like his, melt with godly contrition i Feb. 12th. We still go with speed.— Have just passed the lat. of Hartford. My health continues good— can be employed all day in my studies without inconven­ ience. I never felt that I had so good an opportunity for improvement as now. Pen and paper, and books such as I want, a kind and able instructor, from hour to hour, by my side, whose delight it is to help me forward, and motives, drawn from the prospect of future situation, urging me to diligence. Perhaps you say, 'Thus situated you can realize but little of the toils of a missionary l i f e .— Prepare for the time when the scene shall change, — be laying up in store fortitude and resolution, with every Christian gracer— soon the demands may be great.' Such, too, says a voice within; and while I desire thank­ fully to receive present comforts, my daily petition is also, that I may be fitting, by inward preparation, for all my Divine Master has in store for me. Feb. 16th. This day our little comforts have been many. It was a pleasant morning. About the rising of the sun, the signal was given, on deck, immediately over - 32 - �our heads, for us to leave our berths, for free air above. The full-spread sails spoke our way prosper­ ous, while the pleasant sun over the smooth waters, 3 eemed to smile upon us. All were in motion. To use a seaman's phrase, they had "broken out",— that is, were drawing on deck, from the hold, a part of the var­ ious lading put in at the Wharf at Boston. This brought up a variety of things belonging to individuals and the Mission in general which none had seen before. Among them was a cask directed to Mr. B— , containing sundry articles, as a bundle for Sister R— , Dr. H— , etc. packed in Hartford. But what in that most inter­ ested me was a large bag of comfortable things frcm Bennington, put up with maternal feeling, and maternal kindness. Then Mr. B— could tell me of Mother and of home. Sweet names, and precious J There was dried beef, dried fruits of several kinds, something for medicine particularly desired on the voyage, etc. One trunk and box game heaped upon another, when the word was, "for the Mission, from Hopkins' A c a d e m y t h a t sound, I was over the lumber with as much life as i^ to meet a friend. My beloved Sophia presented herself, as it were, before me. The box was soon opened. The first thing taken hold of was a gown which I had seen her wear sufficiently to make her almost appear in it again. The little community all partook in my pleasure while none would lift up an article to be aired, but leave it for my hands; admiring the singular providence which had caused me, upon these distant waters of the Pacific, to be the one who should unpack what the hands of a dear sister and her pupils had, so recently, laid down for the dear Missionaries at Brainard. Their admiration was encreased when I told them of the remark made when they were put up.— After giving them the air we nailed the box up. And now, may the same gracious hand which in­ clined the hearts of my sister and her scholars, to pro­ vide these garments, incline the hearts of the wretched heathen to commit to us their now equally wretched chil­ dren, to be clad in them; and, 0 , may the day be at hand, when, from that distant land, those hearts which have been thus opened, shall be cheered with the glad tiding3 that the object of their benevolence are employing their tender voices in lisping the praises of Jesus, to whom the heathen are given for an inheritance. Feb. 27th. We feel as if we might, in our present situation, consider ourselves neighbors to our brethren, - 33 - �the dear Missionaries and converts at Otaheit, being in the same lat. with them and only what we term a little space of water between us in long.* We did greatly desire that if it were the will of GOD, we might, in our journey, pass by them and be thus helped on our way. But it has not been thus. Since passing the Cape we have been sent on in one swift, direct course towards the scene of our anticipated labors. The manner in which we passed those dreaded tempestuous regions and have since proceeded, is considered very unusual. Prom day to night, and night to day, we speed our way as an eagle through the air. We hope GOD has a work for us to do there soon. But, known to himself alone, is his eternal, wise and holy plan. If we are hastening to suffer, my soul would say, his glorious will be done. 0 , to be daily encreasing in inward preparation for toil, suffer­ ing and defeat, or, for toil, suffering and victory, as shall seem to Him good 1 But faith would take hold of GOD’s blessed promises, believing victory shall yet be shouted, tho the sound reach not our ears on earth. Every view, my dear sisters, taken of the picture before us, to human perception, darkens as we look. As we approach nearer, we are more particular in our enquires of the Capt. and Officers who have repeatedly visited the Islands. They state to us facts. Every conversation with them makeo nature tremble, but (I hope) faith to grasp a firmer hold of her Anchor, Confidence in the lord GOD of Hosts. If He be as a wall of fire round about us, we may go undauntedly into the heart of the Enemy’s camp. The cause is his, and tho we, a little feeble band, go forth as Jesse’s youngest son from the sheepfold, with only sling and stone, still the cause shall prevail. And if He give us grace to go in David's spirit, feeling that "the battle is the Lord’s ," and desiring that the earth may know that there is a GOD in Zion, I believe He will let our eyes, as He let David's eyes behold Philistia'a champion fall, behold Owhyhee’ s Idols totter till they fall to rise no more, March 13th, We find the weather truly uncomfortable, this time passing the Equator. The winds became very light between two and three degrees before we reached the Line, and have so continued, bringing us to about the same distance north. You can hardly realize the exhaus­ tion which is felt nights, from want of air, in our con­ fined rooms, with narrow bertha. We cannot open windows and shut window blinds, I wake sometimes and feel that - 34 - �it is with difficulty I can breathe at all. Yet GOD is good to uS,— strikingly so. This is the tenth day we have been in this region but just moving, still the health of all is preserved— no one is on a couch of sickness, neither are we experiencing such a calm as many have. We have each day made some progress. In the midst of all the languor, we have been sometimes, within a few days, animated with the hope that we are to experience the breath of the spirit. There is reason to believe the enquiry, "what shall I do to be saved?" has seized the minds of one of the Officers— one too whose profaneness, when passion made him forget the gentleman, has pained us. Satan is alarmed, for his agents ply assiduously the weapon ridicule, lest the poor captive should escape the snare. 0 , with what a load of guilt will those go down to woe who have held others in their chains ! Precious truth I Christ is stronger than the strong man armed— his almighty Arm shall bring forth the captives He has purposed to redeem. Mr. B— was prepared to address them yesterday, sabbath,— his subject such as I hoped would carry conviction with it. But Divine Providence did not permit. The bell rang, but sudden clouds, with rain, soon put the seamen in motion and sent us below. We had a favored season in the cabin, and tho we could not use direct means for the ben­ efit of these poor souls, I think GOD gave us his Spirit to intercede in their behalf.- - - A circumstance, on Saturday, of interest, which I must mention. The ocean was very calm, and sea-bathing, in this sultry region, was thought so conducive to health, as to induce a few to venture in, notwithstanding the possibility of meeting with monsters of the Deep. Mr. B— was one. He had tried it in the Atlantic. I had always trembled, yet avoided manifesting feminine fears. Judge then what were my feelings, when, but little more than an hour after, while in conversation with my dear friends, congratulat­ ing myself that bathing was over, the cry was, a shark. The horrid monster came along side and was soon hauled on deck. He was of the true voracious kind. His frightful jaws struck terror, while my heart melted in view of GOD’ s preserving mercy. In his intestines were found a Variety, taken in whole. 0 , may I have in remembrance this providential escape .1 How my heart might have been wrung with anguish2 Another shark was caught to-day, but escaped again. March 14th. To-day my little comforts have been - 35 - �increased again by the opening of the Hartford box of books* I found many presented to me, which was very pleasant as an evidence of kind remembrance on the part even of some to whose attention I had no claim. I would have my sisters present my thanks, tho I do not mention all. Prom Mr. Hopkins a valuable set of six volumes— One from Miss Ann Perkins— Some from my dear Friend Mrs. Strong. One little volume from Georgiana May, which, while I was looking at, wondering if Mrs. May, whose kindness I many years since experienced, when but re­ cently an orphan, thus remembered me, when I came across the fan with Sister L— 's note, which confirmed it all* You will tell her my heart felt the kindness. It awakened tender emotions of "the days of other years," when, a sorrowful child, she sought to comfort me. In all her afflictions may GOD comfort her. I shall do my­ self the pleasure to write her a line. March 22nd. We are no longer languishing under a vertical sun, wishing for the favorable winds of heaven. Saturday last, when about the 5 deg. of lat. we were brought into the trade winds which at once took us on in one uniform rapid course. We had then 2000 miles remain­ ing of our journey, but counted it almost the last stage. This morning a log of wood passed the vessel, upon which the Capt. cried, 'from Owhyhee'. Something less than a week we hope will land us there. 0 , am I so near that heathen land J I cannot say, what I have been permitted to say through all these pages, my health is good. But I would call upon my heart for gratitude for what I have enjoyed. It was uninterrupted for four months. I think not one day after commencing systematic study that I was interrupted by ill health, till within 2 deg. of the Equator, two weeks ago last Saturday. The day before, I had recited my last lesson in logic, through which I had been, very laboriously, and that day came to the last theorem in the first book of Euclid, and came almost as near what I desired to do in some other things. So you will see how I have been favored. Do not think study has hurt me, I am not seriously unwell, and hope to be allowed, before sending this, to speak of comfortable feelings, if no more. With little strength, and no ap­ petite, I feel the scarcity of our board after a five months voyage. Nothing fresh— not one kind of vegetable — no bread, no butter, no milk. The sea biscuit I cannot now taste. But very many are our comforts. I think I feel them, I would consider myself bound by them to - 36 - �cheerful, active obedience. March 30th, 1020. — --Memorable d a y — a day which brings us in full view of that dark pagan land so long the object of our most interested thoughts. Between twelve and one this morning, the word was from Thomas who was up watching, 'l and appears*. When the watch at four was called, Honoree came down saying, 1Owhyhee sight i' There was but little sleep. When the day afforded more light than the moon we were all out, and judge you, if possible, what sensation filled our breasts as we fixed our eyes upon the lofty mountains of Owhyhee I 01 it would be in vain to paint them. I attempt it not. A fair wind carried us by different parts of the island near enough to discern its verdure, here and there a cataract rushing down the bold preci­ pice— some huts, natives and smoke. I would I could put my feelings, for a little season, into your bosoms. Fo boats coming off as usual, Capt. B— thought it ad­ visable to send ashore to inquire into the state of things, and where he might find the king. Our good Thomas and Honoree, with Mr. Hunnewell and a few hands, set off. Our hearts beat high, and each countenance spoke the deep interest felt as we crowded around our messengers at their return. With almost breathless im­ patience to make the communication, they leap on board and say, Tamaahmaah is dead I The government is settled in the hands of his son Keehoreeho-Krimokoo is prin­ cipal chief— the taboo system is no more--men and women eat together J— the idol gods are burned 11 How did we listen i What could we say? The Lord has gone before us and we wait to see what He has for us to do. March 31 st. I need not say this is a deeply inter­ esting season. For a moment my heart has failed me. I have been these five months, bringing these scenes to my view, so much that I thought I should in a measure stand unmoved. But I am obliged to seek my little room and let the tears flow. Canoes of the naked natives are along side of our vessel and coming on board. 0 , my sisters, you cannot tell how the sight of these poor de­ graded creatures, both literally and spiritually naked, would affect you J I say naked. They have nothing but a narrow strip, which they term a marrow, tied around them. April 3rd. I intended giving particulars, from hour to hour, while each carries so much interest with it. - 37 - �But ray feeble frame seeks the couch so as to interrupt the pen. GOD will give me strength in his own good time. I have given some particulars, within the three last days, in letters to friends. You must gather from them. Now can I feel better than when I looked forward to it, what it is to have the jargon of savage tongues fall on the ear. But bless the Lord with me that tho the flesh is weakened the spirit if sustained. The ac­ counts mentioned on Thursday, have been abundantly con­ firmed. The feet of some of our brethren have stood upon the ground v/here so lately the priests of idolatry offered up their bloody victims upon their cruel altar3 — their eyes have seen the wide ruins of their gloomy reign. But, 0, the wretched state of this poor people stilli Could your eyes behold them your hearts would melt. The Lord strengthen us, and prepare our way be­ fore us, speedily and successfully to preach to them Jesus and him crucified. April 4th. This morning, ten o'clock, having been 163 days on the bosom of the great deep, we anchored in the bay of Korooah, near the residence of Keehoreeho ths king. Bless the Lord, 0 , our souls, for all his tender mercies towards us. My dear husband, with brother Thurston and Thomas, has gone on shore as heralds of the Prince of Peace and King of Kings, to have an interview, and transact business for their Master, with this heathen Ruler. How important the moment ! The great Head of the Church give his servants wisdom, a sound understanding, and guide them in every step. The heart of this heathen king is in his holy hand and He can turn it as He will. 0, I think, I do rest on this firm ground, that He will accomplish his blessed purposes and do all his pleasure. April 11th. Still on board the Thaddeus. It is now the thirteenth day since we made the land. There is not the least hostility on the part of the natives? on the contrary, all appear friendly. It is difficult to say why we are so delayed. Among obstacles in the way of dis­ patch, may be reckoned their great indolence and total disregard of the worth of time. 1 o'clock. The important decision is made. We are to proceed to Hoahoo to make the principal establishment, leaving two of our brethren and sisters in this place. The separation is painful.— If nature might be allowed to speak, we should say our dear brother and sister Thurston - 38 - �we must have with us. She is a lovely sister. But the Lord's will be done. We hope we are enabled to say i f from the heart. Our physician is the other to be left. Do not be alarmed, dear sisters, GOD will be our physician. The king insists upon his remaining on ac­ count of his art. As much as we may need that, some of the female part of our little bartd especially, yet, all things considered, I believe we are all disposed to view a kind providence in the present arrangement. April 23rd, Sabbath. With what interest would our friends in America look upon us to-day, could they cast an eye over the wide waters and behold I The season is truly an interesting one. Probably the first sabbath in which the worship of Jehovah was ever observed in these pagan Isles. We have had divine service to-day in our own dwelling— our straw-thatched cottage— the congrega­ tion composed of white residents and Commanders of vessels now lying at the harbour, with many of the natives seated on the mats and surrounding the door. One of the oldest residents, Mr. H— , at the sound of the songs of Zion had the tears upon his furrowed cheek. He had heard nothing of the kind for more than twenty years. He is a native of Mass. 0 , that it might appear that the gospel is not sent to him and others, after this long voluntary banish­ ment from it, in vain .' June 20th. After a neglect of my journal for more than two months in a most interesting part of our history too, I feel an awkwardness in resuming it. Very many of the daily occurrences would have carried interest with them to our dear friends, and you know it would have been a pleasure to me to have penned them had it been possible. You will say there must have been new scenes if S— could not find time to write. Indeed it has been the case as to manual labour. Each day has been filled up, with hard work, and when evening came "tired nature" claimed her rest, tho sometimes so exhausted as scarcely to find it. The degree of health GOD has granted me amidst it a l l , considering how I was a few of the last weeks of the voy­ age, has appeared wonderful to me. Tho scarcely able to walk when we landed, yet in the course of three or four days of breathing land air and finding provision, strength and appetite returned, and I found myself able to take hold of business which was pressing in a manner which I never did in my life. The bounties of the Christian pub­ lic , as books, native clothing, etc., our own personal - 39 - �;e trunks of various things provided for future use, allrequired immediate care and that too with no place in which to take this care secluded from the natives; then it was difficult to store them in safety, our little cottage built chiefly of poles, dried grass and mats, being so peculiarly exposed to fire, beside being sufficiently filled with three couples and things for immediate use, consisting only of one room with a little partition and one door. The preparation of our food made some demands. For this we had no fireplace, or wood, except sticks brought upon the shoulders of the Harnarkers from the mountains, purchased at an extrava­ gant price. Our stove was put up, but our two houses were at some distance, and one or the other must walk in the sun to avail themselves of it. More than six months' washing lay upon our hands to be done under these cir­ cumstances. We first went into the field that we might have water. The second day the sun took the skin quite off my arms. The natives were in swarms around us look­ ing on with amazement, but their help, poor things, was to use their term for little, like pekininne children. Then to iron without fire. But, we did it all. In the midst of all this sewing came in for the Chiefs whose favour, at once, we wanted to secure— the first week, a suit of superfine broadcloth, soon a piece of fine cloth to be made into shirts, etc. etc.— Ships lying at harbour whose officers were interesting themselves in our object, and whom we sought to entertain at our little dwelling as much after the manner of our own country as we could— a respectful attention also to the chiefs and their suite whenever they came in and spread themselves around upon our mats— all made us work, and 'tho a moment might occa­ sionally be found, yet it might come when all could not withdraw the shoulder together; and I would not seem to take a privilege with my pen the rest were not at the same time enjoying. Very soon I gathered up 12 or 15 little native girls to cane once a day to the house so that as early as possible the business of instruction might be commenced. That was an interesting day to me to lay the foundation of the first school ever assembled in this dark land. I have set these things before my jouimal has been neglected. But reason might have been-' Two months on a bed of sickness, and this hand ployed many hours in years past, in - 40 - you to show you why how different the might have been passed which has been em­ writing.for the comfort �of my sisters, might have found itself unable from a cause unlike that of removing the rough things out of our new path.— 0, for a thankful heart I An opportun­ ity, some weeks since, was presented for making com­ munications home, tho not direct, by the Ship L ’aigle, Capt. Starbuck, London. This was improved, but did not think it best to send our journals. By sitting up one night till two in the morning and availing myself of some written before landing, I sent seven,— two or three to my sisters. There I have you a sketch of what I have penned this morning, but you will probably receive this first, by the Ship Levant, Capt. Cary, Boston. By him we send all our journals and as many letters as we can make out. To the public journal I must refer you for the outlines of the concerns of the Mission generally, since we left Owhyhee. The Lord has been good to us. His dealings with us are wonderful in our eyes I 0 , that we might be found faithful, humble and dependent. How widely different is our situation from what it would have been had we found what we expected, an idolatx’ous priesthood to combat. The disposition inanifoabed on the part of the Commanders and officers of vessels stopping here, to assist us to poroonal comforts and aid our ob­ ject, deserves our particular notice. Capt. Pigot, of whom I have spoken in my letters, continues his kindneof*. He leaves us for the Northwest to-morrow; but the young man, in business with him, Mr. Green of Boston, who re­ mains, is very attentive to our wants. These hearts are in the hand of the Lord, so that while we thank them we would feel it to be of Him. There are many white res­ idents here— the most pay an outward respect, sending us little presents of fresh porls, corn, beans and the like. But it may be supposed there are many who want neither us or our message among them. There is one black man, Anthony Allen, brought up in Schenectady, New York, who I believe lives the most comfortably of any on the Island — has a wife and two pretty children, the eldest of whom he has taught its letters. He has been very kind to us, sending us potatoes, squashes, etc. As often as once in two weeks, a goat or kid neatly dressed,— every morning, two bottles of goat’ s milk, and many things I cannot men­ tion. He lives too far from us for us to benefit his family as we wish. Friday next we have engaged to visit him. Thus you see how the Lord provides for us in these things, and that without our care. We are not suffered to feel the want of any of the comforts of life. Bread may be an exception, yet we do not suffer for that:— we - 41 - �treat ourselves with some occasionally. It was a great mistake coming here without grain for seed. We have almost every other seed. Capt. Pigot and Meek presented us with a barrel of flour. The same day a jar of rich preserves prepared by the hands of Mrs. P— in America, and from various sources that day, eleven other differ­ ent kinds of articles in the way of presents. How long such a course of things may continue is not for us to say. 'Tis GOD that gives it— He will continue it so long as it is good. If these little particulars do any thing towards filling up the blank of more than two months, I will hope to be more particular and have what follows not of past date. June 21st. I will hope to say a word to my sisters each day the Levant continues in port. The most which has interested me to-day has been my little school. To see the little things so ready to learn, and so busy with their needles, is very pleasant. I long to know more of their language, that I might be pouring into their tender minds more instruction than ab. I think we make progress in that now. It was impossible to do much on the voyage, as, without books, all our knowledge of it must be acquired as it falls from the lips of the natives. There are a few females who understand a little of English. With these we endeavour to gain influence, that so we may begin the sooner with our great object. June 22 nd. Some months ago I found a pleasure in telling you of a little cruket chair made me. Valued as the first and onljn piece of furniture I had, and more than all the work of my beloved friend. To-day I have been presented with what I may call an elegant chair, the labor of the same kind hands. A rocking-chair too. You smile. But with all my fondness for one, how do you think I have done without, with all my hard work? A box or trunk has been our only seat. My husband, I believe, was never ,a chair-maker before, but happy for me and the Mission family, that he is every thing. I think no work­ man would have made a seat more firm and comfortable, while the sandal-wood and young seal skin, with neat workmanship, render it elegant. Our friend, Mr. Green, is now looking at it— rates it at twelve dollars, compar­ ing it with one for which he gave ten. I suspect you would not be purchasers if I should put my price upon it . June 24th. Yesterday we made our visit at Mr. Allen's. - 42 - �The distance is about two miles. To avoid walking in the heat, we made ourselves ready by ten— locked up our houses and set off. A multitude had assembled by the time we were at the gate, to attend us. Our little hand­ cart, the only wheels, I believe on the Island, served for a carriage for those for whom the walk might prove too great. It was an easy matter to have it drawn, shifting stage as often as we pleased. Arrived at Mr. A,— ’ s territories (which were a large enclosure surrounded by a high fence of poles put into the ground after the native style) we found him at his gate waiting to give us a polite and cordial reception. Within the enclosure were his dwelling, eating and cooking houses, with many more for a numerous train of dependents. There was also a well, a garden containing principally squashes, and in one part, a sheepfold in which was one Kamohatlraion cow, several sheep, and three hundred goats. He set upon the table decanters and glasses with wine and brandy to refresh us, then requesting to be excused, went to prepare his dinner. His wife, a pleasant looking native, kept her place in the little room partitioned off, lying and sitting upon the mats with her little ones. We could talk with her but little, but we made her a gown and instructed her in sewing. She remained upon her mats while we went to dinner. And here was a table in true American style. First was set before us what we call pot or sea-pie well prepared,— that removed, boiled pork and fowls, cold meat and tarrow cakes. Then baked pig— afterwards pudding— ending with wine and melons. It was not missionary fare. All was neatly cooked and in order. We endeavoured to make the afternoon profitable as we could. He had expected to have had his children baptized; but Mr. B— had sent him a letter the night before, and now by conversing with him alone satisfied his mind that something more was necessary before his children could be thus given up to GOD.---At the close of the afternoon, we had served up to us in china cups, good coffee, and fried cakes. We then took our leave, with a present of pork in our little cart, and set off for home, with renewed obligation to diligence in our work. The walk home was pleasant— a bright moon and cheerful minds. The little company that rode and those that could walk faster, left Mr. B— and myself quite be­ hind. While on the plain back of the village, a large train seemed approaching us. At the first moment, woman­ ish fear said, there is a heathen band approaching and we are solitary and alone. They came on, when at the head of the train was our friend, Capt. Joe, a young native, �Commander of one of the king's schooners. He cane up with eagerness to Mr. B ~ , whom he seems to love, and shaking hands very heartily, says, how do you do, Sir? I am very happy to see you, S ir ,— such a good moon I was going to take a walk, Sir. Then bidding us good night and telling us he should come and see us in the morning, went on. He is a pleasant youth, very active, speaks English pretty well, and has a most kind disposition. I hope his name may yet come into missionary communica­ tion many times, as a sharer in the blessings sent him and his nation. But, to let you see us home again. It was in safety— our rest was quiet and our strength re­ newed for the duties of another day. Our friends will not cease to bless GOD in our behalf; praying fervently that Grace may be given us to endure when the hour of trial shall come. 'The days of darkness, they too may be many' in this sad state where so much needs purifying. June 25th. Sabbath evening. If ever missionaries should be found faithful, surely we should I The appar­ ent security in which we dwell, and the many comforts which we here enjoy in this distant heathen land, are truly wonderful in our eyes. 0 , to be awake in the great object for which we left our native shores I After family prayer, this evening, I went out with my dear friend to enjoy the beautiful moon, shining in full splendour. There are no dews to render walking unwholesome or un­ pleasant. This village, which contains about two hundred houses, is situated upon a level plain extending some dis­ tance back from the bay part of which forms the harbour, to the foot of the high hills which abound throughout the Island. The little straw-huts clusters of them in the midst of cocoanut groves, look like bee-hives, and the in­ habitants swarming about them like bees. In passing through the midst, in our way to the open plain, it was very pleasant to hear their friendly salutation, Alloah, some saying, e-ho-ah, (where going?) We answered, mar-oo, up yonder. Then, as usual, they were pleased that we could num-me-num-me (talk) Owhyhee. June 26th. Another peaceful day. How do the days pass with my dear sisters? AhJ who can tell me. Perhaps to one or more they are already numbered, and days and years have ceased. Soon will they be with us all. May we "keep their end in view"— , "and let them speed their flig h t".— June 27th. The most quiet day I have known since - 44 - �before I went to Goshen. I rose at five this morning and prepared breakfast with much dispatch,—when all, upon various business, left me and ray dear friend, to the house alone. We took for dinner our dish of rice and goat's milk, and I do enjoy the day with my pen. June 28th. The brethren, Whitney and Ruggles, arrived, this morning, from Atavi, after an absence of eight weeks, whither they went to accompany George Tamoree home. They bring a fair report of the land, with a pressing invitation from the king for some of the Mission family to take up a residence with him and his people, It is a subject which deserves serious consid­ eration, and must be submitted to the direction of the Great Head of the Church. We have some fears, in case a part should go there, of awakening suspicions in the mind of this government who have the superiority and are watchful to maintain it . I shall mention, from time to time, circumstances relative to this embassy— to-night I am too fatigued to say much. This is my week, in course, to provide for the family. With the help of my little awkward native boys, I have prepared thirty-throe meals, doing it, as you may well suppose, under many in­ conveniences,—meat each meal as we have no bread. I tell you many little things which may appear trifling, but my beloved sisters, tho so many miles distant, I would bring by my side. Good-night, I must seek my rest. I do desire to notice it, that from one time to another it is granted, and strength renewed for the various duties incumbent on me. June 29th. A busy day.- - - - - June 30th. I could not say more to you yesterday. There was no time for my journal till after dark when I was through with the preparation of the 39 th meal done in a room 20 feet square, where all eat,— where two beds are — where thirteen persons stay— where, yesterday, were piled in 30 mats, 100 tapers, 100 cocoanuts, a quantity of calabashes, six chair frames, while numbers were crowding round to look on. A curious manner, you think perhaps, of mentioning so valuable a present as the brethren brought. But that you may know "something Sybil is about" which you used to complain was not the case, from my writing. _I is brought into all the dates. My sisters and particular friends will find it, tho small amid more important things; and it is for them I write. - 45 - �'Tis the public journal which will give you public con­ cerns. I should give mine a different form were it not for that. The present from Atavi was a valuable one, the to* report brought of the disposition of the king and people to receive instruction cheered our hearts and caused us to say again, Good is the Lord and wonderful in our eyes are the operations of his mighty hand ! A little circumstance, mentioned by the brethren, shows the desire of the king and queen to learn. Not unfrequently in their walks did they find them in the water, bathing, repeating their lessons b-l-a bla b-l-e- ble.- - - -They would sometimes send for Mr. Ruggles to read to them their bible, presented by the American Bible Society, ex­ pressing an earnest desire to know all about i t . Besides the articles mentioned, there were brought three hogs, half bushel of oranges, pine apples, fly-brushes, fans, small things as coral, pearl, etc. July 1st, Very busy— rose at five and did not seat myself except at meals and family prayer, till I went to my bed. This I mention to show you what my health allows. July 2nd. This day brother Whitney left us again, for Owhyhee. Several things render it expedient for one to go there. We are favored of the Lord, yet,—we have our trials, the nature and ground of which we shall better understand when brother W— returns. This evening Mr. Ruggles read to us his journal written while at Atavi. It is truly interesting, but I have so much labour for my pen, at this time, that I shall quote none of it, presum­ ing from the interest the Christian public feel in this Mission, and in George, that every particular communicated* of his father’ s reception of him, and the manner in which he regarded the Mission, will be so public that you will have easy access to it. It does appear as if the voice was from that Island, "Come over and help us"s yet it re­ mains a matter of solemn enquiry whether we may ’assuredly gather' from what we have seen and heard, that 'the Lord hath called us, at this time, "for to preach the gospel unto them". It seems highly important that a constant salutary influence were exerted over G— . We tremble for him, with his wild passions, in the situation in which he now stands. It is the Arm of the Lord which must prevent his being an instrument in the Great Opposer's hand of hindering the holy work;— still this may be by means. He is possessed of what we term, naturally an amiable dis­ position. But, 0, that the Grace of GOD did reign in his �heart! Let not those who know his case cease to sup­ plicate for him mercy from Him who alone can effect the great change. July 3rd. We find some pleasant traits which mark the character of this poor people in the midst of their degradation. Their pacific disposition, their mild and friendly intercourse with us and with each other give us hopes of what they will be when the love of Jesus shall fill their souls and purify them from iniquity. Their notice of favors we also observe. A little cir­ cumstance to-day amused us. I cut an excellent cheese put up by our good Mother at Bennington, but fearing the mice, which have commenced their ravages, would dispute us in the consumption of it, we sent abroad a part. To our young friend Capt. J— we sent a nice bit. In less than an hour, while sitting at tea, our little William, much pleased, comes to the door with a native leading a large, sleek goat by its horns, and says, Miss Binan,— Capt. Joe— goat— makarner, (present) We are gathering a little flock in the way of presents, which may be of service if we get into our enclosure. July 4 th. Last evening had a comfortable season in the observance of the Monthly Concert. Great are the tender mercies of our GOD. We find Him present here, strengthening, comforting and cheering our hearts as in our native land. Received, this morning, from Mr. Allen, a present of a large part of a mutton with a squash and our usual bottles of goat's milk, to observe American Independence. Another piece comes in from Mr. H— who had a bit of cheese last night. Our family all take tea together at Capt. Chamberlain's. July 5th. To observe what I have said of penning a date each day till the Levant sails, I must either note, occasionally, trifling occurrences, or allcw my own dull remarks. The latter, multitudes of former letters con­ tain;— facts are what you now want. Nothing to speak of at this time, but a piece of pork, markarnar, for a piece of cheese sent in another direction. Also a fine melon with a bundle of apples (not American) to add to Capt. Joe's. July 6th. A profitable cheese— affords matter for a journal and provision for a family. A quarter of fine pork, a bundle of tarrow, with the offer of the milk of - 47 - �several goats, for lata days, as a return, this morning, for another slice. It has been a busy day— have done fitting work, of gowns, for two or three native women,— attending to the reading of others,— instructing our school children,— entertaining Mr. Allen, and his little Peggy who has been with us through the day, writ­ ing a little, etc., etc. The days glide smoothly with us inwardly. Let the assertion cause you to bless GOD in our behalf. July 7th. This evening, while at tea, the wife of Boki, the Governor, came in with part of her train, in a state of partial intoxication. She often calls in a friendly manner, and generally sober. No restraint or decency to-night. 0, these poor degraded creatures I Can man raise them? GOD alone, whatever instruments He is pleased to employ, 'must all the work perform'— We were all sitting round a small table, but she immediately crowded in for a seat by my side, her breath strong with liquor,— her arms and bosom naked, and embracing me took off the flowers from her neck and fastened them on mine. She commanded stillness with her attendants while thanks were given at table. 0 , what thanks from our hearts were due J I felt my privileges— I felt for a moment the wretched state of the heathen. After tea her stay was short, but sufficiently long to afford a picture of de­ gradation, which, could I draw it with decency, you might possibly be allowed to see. July 8 th. We are accommodated with some more room. Some of our number, with their effects leave this house and take the house lately occupied by Capt. P-- a few rods from us. It is a great convenience for we have scarcely had room to move, yet we have all, in such close quarters, lived in much harmony, and now only consider a part as taking another room. While I write Capt. Joe comes in and says, "I come now and live with you. I tell Boca I want to come." Mr. B— replies, "Ay, and what does Boca say, can he spare you?" "Boca say, very good. We want one learn.— So I come". He has expressed a wish for it before, but they have kept him constantly employed in his little schooner, about the Islands, till now. May He who directs all events, and who has thus inclined their hearts, let his blessing follow. - - - -- Having an un­ comfortable week, probably from so much exertion the last, I thought bleeding might be of service. My kind friend and physician performed the operation like a skilful sur- - 48 - �geon and I already feel the good effects. July 9th. Sabbath. Preaching from these words. "Behold the Lamb of GOD which taketh away the sin of the world." After the congregation was dismissed, Boca with a number of his chiefs, remained. It was highly gratifying and animating to see them seat themselves of their own accord to have the sermon interpreted to them. It had a happy effect upon our feelings,— we desired to thank GOD and take courage. There was much interesting conversation with them, and they departed, expressing their pleasure that now they '‘understood a l i t t le ,"— by and by they should “know all about i t ". July 10th. Waited upon Capt. Cary, and our friend Mr. Hunnewell at tea. We are pleased with Capt. C— . 'Tis by him we send our journals. He seems of a sedate, if not a serious mind. It was with pleasure we waited upon him at our table. July 11th. Nothing of importance to minute to-day, and I will improve the opportunity in a few enquiries. Does each sister, as Sophia promised she would, keep a kind of journal for the perusal of their far distant S— , who, tho she was ever alive to all that concerned them, as a friend, sister and mother, will, hereafter, know but little, at the best, of the scenes in which they are daily interested.--By this means you will seize many things which would deeply interest me, and which, if left for letters long after, would wholly escape. Have you re­ ceived those sketches of the likeness of Mr. B— and my­ self, done at Boston? A letter from Esqr. Evarts, written a few days after we sailed, informed us he then had the care of them. I believe they were good ones, and I could wish them either at Bennington or Hartfort. I would re­ quest my sisters to send to the care of Mr, Evarts, with letters for me, a little - -- - - - -- - - - - - July 12th. A geneical excitement by the arrival of a boat from Owhyhee. The white residents were all sum­ moned to meet at Boca's. When collected, the door closed and an officer of the guard standing with a spear, Boca presented Mr. B. with a packet of letters to read. On opening it he found them private letters to the Mission family. He informed the Gov. and giving him some partic­ ulars, was permitted to close them and the assembly dis­ persed. We fear some suspicions are awakened in the mind - 49 - �of the king which produced thfe order for a public read­ ing.— The letters contained the information of Dr. H— ’ s intended removal to Mowee, under the patronage of the powerful Chief Krimokoo, with whom he has made an agree­ ment for land, a house, etc. July 13th. Marked by the commencement of what I hope is a course of labours for myself in Boca's family. Yesterday, after Mr. B— had spent his usual hour there for instruction, and was leaving them, the request was made that I should attend him for the purpose of instruct­ ing his wife and her attendants. This morning I very gladly accompanied-*fl|y friend, pleased to see an open door. They seemed gratified with our coming, and ordering for each of us a seat, placed themselves on the mats at our feet, apparently determined to learn if they could. It seemed like being where my thoughts had often, in past years, placed me—on heathen ground. Before leaving them Mr. B— read a portion o f scripture, and by an interpreter explained it. That is his usual way. They listen, with attention, sometimes making some reply, as, the day be­ fore, pou-lo-ak, miti, (all good) July 14th. Mr. Whitney returned from Owhyhee in the Atavi schooner, accompanied by William Tennooe. Of Thomas Hoopo we hear a good report. Animated and engaged, he seems like one in some good degree in earnest in his Master’ s business. He appears to be gaining favour, daily, with the king and queens. They have given him land, built him a house and made such provision for him that he has taken to live with him his father and several of his relations. With these he prays morning and even­ ing, in his own language, and labours to turn them from their heathen vanities to serve the living and true GOD. In the queen's family, also, he daily prays, at her re­ quest. He is very useful to Mr. Thurston as an interpreter and assistant. Of William what shall I say? We fear the grace of GOD is still a stranger in his breast. Yet we would not give him up, - - - With much pleasure did we attend to our little school this afternoon. Capt. Cary, with two or three others, called upon us to witness so novel a scene as a school of heathen children. The Mission family in compliance with an invitation from Capt. C— have gone on board the Levant. I thought I could better take this time for writing than most any I have,— but have been interrupted. My dear friends, they will not cease to remember, love and pray for me 'tho I make not all the communication to them which my heart would dictate. - 50 - �The toils of a missionary life they cannot realize. But I would seize every opportunity to assure them that not a moment finds me wishing my feet had sought a smoother path. July 15th. Yesterday, the L'Aigle, quite unexpect­ edly, appeared off the harbour. Capt. S— soon came on shore to procure a cask of lime, thinking then, as be­ fore, to take his final leave of the Islands. The let­ ters which we committed to his care, some weeks since, and which we hoped on their way to our friends, he brought back for additions and alteration. Unexpected success in his business had kept him cruising in sight of the Islands while we thought him far away. Struck with the providence which, at this moment, had brought a physician so near us, Mr. B— , with Capt. S— *s per­ mission, addressed a line to Dr. Willians, surgeon of the Ship, requesting him to spend a few days with us. To our great comfort, before retiring to rest, we wel­ comed him to our little cottage. Mr. Green, anticipat­ ing our wants, politely invited him to board and lodge with him. The kind hand of our heavenly Father seems visible. 0 may we ever trust Him I July 16th. Sabbath evening. "Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth forever".— How shall we pen the record of the tender mercies of our GOD I This day has our dear sister Maria been carried through the hour of anguish and made the joyful mother of a living, pleasant child. Too much has been felt to allow much said. To this hour we have looked with trem­ bling. Relinquishing the hope of medical aid, destitute of knowledge or experience, except in one instance, (Mrs. C) and there an acknowledged want of fortitude, we won­ dered how the scene would end# Judge you then our feel­ ings in view of the provision GOD did make. July 17th. Much consultation upon the subject of dividing our little band and planting other stations. The principal Chief of Owhyhee is pressing in his request for one to be stationed with him. From Atavi the call seems loud. To scatter, and thus, in a sense, weaken our strength, is different from our original plan. To the Great Head of the Church would we turn our eyes for direction. Spent an hour, as usual, at Boca's, this morn­ ing. We regret that our labour there, must, for a few weeks, be suspended. Orders from the king require his - 51 - �attendance at Kailuah.— They manifest, in various ways, a sense of obligation for our attention to their in ­ struction- To-day, when leaving them, two servants were sent with us, one with a fine melon, the other with a half-bushel of bananas. Last week, two beautiful pine­ apples, etc. July 18th. The question is decided. Two brethren, Ruggles and Whitney, with their wives, proceed in the Levant which sails within a few days to Atavi, to diffuse, by the blessing of GOD, the light of salvation in that dark Is le . Brother Loomis leaving his wife and child, to proceed with all convenient dispatch to Taai, (Kawaihae) the residence of Krimokoo (Kalanimoku). May it be found to be of the Lord. It was the more necessary to determine this question without delay, as word must be sent by the schooner which sails to-morrow. Capt. Cary calls at the Island next week. Another opportunity might not be af­ forded in many months. Communications are by no means frequent. July 19th. The morning in considerable bustle in sending on board the schooner for Atavi, chests, trunks, etc. Mr. B— very diligently employed in transcribing the public journal, which already contains near a hundred pages, folio. S— at her new employment of providing food for a great family, nursing, and so on, while her mind, with the wind, flies to her beloved friends, l onging to take her pen, to tell them all her heart. It does grieve me to let so direct a conveyance, as this is thought to be, pass without one word to many dear, dear friends. Yet so it must be. A missionary l if e , while yet 'tis sweet, is hard. This after-noon, Dr. W— , being called for by the Capt, took his leave of us. He is a young man of pleasing address and for his cheerful and successful at­ tention merits our lasting gratitude. He was educated in London and acquired his professional skill as a surgeon, in one of the hospitals in that City. How striking the providence that brought to our door, just at the moment of danger, when we felt ourselves forsaken where we had relied on help, aid from so distant and unexpected a quarter.’ Father, forgive our sins, need to be our cry in view of past misgivings of heart and present trembling at the perspective of a few months. Mother and babe are re­ markably well. July 20th. What arrangement we shall make of our - 52 - �family concerns when so large a part has gone, we have not determined. I should like to have this little cot­ tage a few weeks with only my kind husband and pleasant native boy, that so I might attend with more delight to my school which is daily encreasing, and such mission­ ary duties as each day brings with it. But where is rest on earth? I would seek it not. Lord, help us to finish our course with joy— fight the good fight of faith and lay hold on eternal l i f e . July 21st. Before the voyage ended I wrote to the dear female Society Hartford and directed it to Mrs. Bates. I shall send it now. Tell Mrs. B— I had in­ tended a long letter to her, aside from this* The open­ ing of her bundle so kindly put up for me, with the per­ usal of the note found in i t , dictated a letter at once, and had strength been sufficient at that time, I should have penned it . How many were kind to me! How much is it out of my power to make returns ! GOD will regard all that was done out of love to him. July 22nd. I believe I have never told you of a native woman called Sally in whom we have all been inter­ ested. She is the wife of an American— speaks English, and with her two lit t le girls comes regularly every day to learn to read. I earnestly desire to be more faithful in instructing her. Some little seasons spent with her in unfolding the first principles of Christianity, have been exceedingly interesting. It has awakened missionary zeal when exhausting labours have smothered it . She has a remarkably kind disposition— disposed to do all she can for us— said to me yesterday, I hope we shall be friends, and I try to do something for you when you do so much for me. She thinks she wants to be a Christian and know about GOD. 0, may the Lord, ere long, open her heart to know love* This evening we have had an affecting assem­ bling^ oY ourselves together. Our minds were directed to the solemn season of communion anticipated by us on the morrow, and to the unhappy state of(M a. He has been, and was now again, dealt with in a tender faithful manner, but his heart seemed hard as the nether millstone. Unhappy soul! The duty which the Church now considers binding on them before coming to the table of our Lord, is indeed a painful one.— GOD w ill take care of his own cause— but, 0, the sad occasion given for the enemies of the foreign Mission school, a n d o f - -- -- - to open their mouths I — what cause of grief to the children of GOD! But let not one �t enemy triumph— let not the hand of one friend of Zion slacken. GOD has commanded all to repent and believe the gospel, or they perish. &e has commanded all to labours with Him. July 23rd. This day finds us all comfortable. Had oUr morning servicS as usual, at ten o'clock. At the close, the letter of excommunication to Wm. was read publicly. Wretched youth! And is it done? Yes, and we believe in obedience to the laws of Christ's house. We leave the result with Him, while we tremble and pray that the poor offender plunge not deeper into sin. At four o'clock we hope to assemble again and then come around the table of our dying, risen Lord and Saviour. When the doors are shut about us, of his mercy w ill He enter in and say, "Peace be with you"-July 24th. I wrote a word to dear Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett, last evening, and did not add any thing here. Our family are starting off this morning— the discharge of the gun, from the Levant, warns all to be in readineos, and we have a day's work before our mail can be cloned. But it must go. We know not when there is another. Dear Sisters, adieu - - S. M. B. As another instance of the unremitted kindness of my dear S, who every day gives me proof of the richness of that divine goodness, which in a way, unexpected "myster­ ious and kind", brought to my bosom, a companion and helpmate, I am allowed with my own hand to make this one request of our dear sisters, that they will procure a copy of this journal, the labor of her pen, and kindly and carefully transmit it to our honored parents at Bennington, Vermont. It would greatly comfort them and our dear brothers and sisters and be a great satisfaction to your far distant, but affectionate friend and brother, H. Bingham - 54 - �/9*/ Jan 25. This morning little Peggy Allen, attended by the domestic who draws her in her little wagofi to school, came smiling along into my room with a bowl of butter, a plate of sausages and some eggs saying, "Makana me oe" (present me you), then gave me some furniture calico to make her a gown. Another present also of a goat sent to my new little girl whom I call Jane, for her to give the babe. Thus does God provide for us. Whatever the channel I think it is good to look at the Source. Jan. 27. Another busy week is drawing to a close. I love my heathen school. My dear" little one hinders me but little in it, though from the nature of my employment I indulge her too much, I fear, with a place in or near my arms. Already do we find the need of wisdom to bring up this child. But eleven weeks old, yet with all her sweetness manifests the stock whence she sprung. 0 to know what was duty when her little selfish feelings rise! She is quite in earnest about all she does, whether it be talking after her manner, laughing aloud, or demanding a seat in my lap. I have not yet that degree of strength which I had hoped I might have. But I conclude a school will ever cause something of that exhaus­ tion at the vitals of which I have often complained. Feb. 4. Too busy this week, the little time I have between the care of my school and babe in transcribing my journal, to add many new dates. On Wednesday an English ship put in for water on her way to Cal­ cutta. Mr. B. embraced the opportunity to write to Mr. Evarts. The same day a schooner arrived from Maui bringing us a letter from our faithful Thomas Hopu. Though he suffersgreat privations he seems intent on following his king in all his intoxicated rambles, seizing every sober moment that he may as he often expresses it lay the axe at the root of the tree in the very commencement of his missionary work. May the Lord keep him faithful. In his present situation many a man could Satan lay for his feet did not his Divine Master uphold him. I wi4 h you could witness the affection of my heathen scholars manifested towards.JLwe pj I could not help saying to Mr. B. as I came out of my school room today I never was happier in the pleasantest school I ever had in America. Many of my dear pupils there would be happy to hear me say that, as they will remember that I often had muc h enjoyment in school, arduous as it might have been. These heathen girls are most of them indeed in earnest to receive instruction as the conduct of each day testifies. Three of them are obliged to attend the hula hula every afternoon. At the close of the school this forenoon, and also last Saturday, they proposed going quickly to eat and return immediately that they might not lose the privilege of the bible lesson. The exercise of Saturday afternoon is sewing, with the reading of a portion of scripture by those who are able. This I explain to them as well as I can. Repeat­ ing Wall's catechism is also an exercise. They returned according to their proposal, read and heard their lesson explained, when the drum beat for the dancers. Apparently much agitated they left their seats in haste and ran with great speed for the village half a mile, anxious while they sought improvement to avoid offence which should prohibit it. They then joined the dance. This I mention as a specimen of the desire they daily manifest to obtain instruction. Evening, half past seven. The loud report of guns at a distance upon the water - the firing of cannon and ringing of bells at the forts, the noise and uproar of the village, all proclaim the king is near. - 54a - �Without accounting for it thus, all this confusion in the night would seem alarming. His arrival is unexpected, for by a vessel which left Maui a few days since we were informed his majesty would not be here for several weeks. Eight o'clock. The scene is truly sublime. I have just turned from the window, where I have been standing with a kind of awe upon my mind. The loud roar of the cannon, the rolling echo, the-vivid flash showing upon the dark clouds of the night, the wild uproar on all sides, inspire a degree of sacred solemnity. May I listen to the words of our dear Redeemer, "Be ye ready for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh" - 0 the pomD, the aweful solemnities of that hour when He shall come as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Feb. 5. Sabbath evening. Our little enclosed dwellings have been peaceful, entered only by a few who came to hear the word of God but all has been noise abroad. The king landed in the morning. There has been much firing through the day. Last night the crier went round lifting up his loud voice calling upon the people to bring in mats, tapas, hogs, dogs, poe, &C. That alone would have occasioned a bustling day. Mr. B. and Mr. Thurston have been this evening to pay their res­ pects - have just returned and a sorry account they bring of his honor. They found him stretched upon the mats, totally insensible from intoxi­ cation. They sat by him a little while and in taking their leave the young queen lifted up his lifeless hand that they might give him their aroha. It seems that in a drunken frolick he ran away and probably will have some of the nobility after him shortly. Feb. 6 . The brethern called again on his majesty - found him awake from his deep slumber, and as is usual for him in a pleasant mood. To the application they made him for permission to erect their house, he at first objected on the ground that it was what his father did not allow foreigners, but on being told that the women must suffer by sick­ ness perhaps die, by living in wet straw huts through long_rains, he said, "Hanahana" (do it). Feb. 7. I too have been to pay respect to royalty. We would by Sister Maria and I took our sweet babes that they might plead for us. We were re­ ceived very kindly by the queens, chiefs and chieftesses. The king was again locked up in sleep and we did not see him, though we sat upon the mats waiting near two hours. In some letter I may be more particular in the description of this visit, as it is desirable to take some way to give my friends more knowledge of this poor people among whom I dwell. A vessel is coming in - said to be Kalanimoku after the king. Evening - Again the brethern have trod their way to court thinking it needful to give their early aroha to the high chief Kalanimoku. all means win their favor and confidence if we could. Feb. 8 . Early this morning a very friendly call from Kalanimoku. He looked about our houses, played with our babes, expressed his kind regards for us and took his leave. He was asked to stay to breakfast but refused lest the young king should take advantage of his absence to become intoxicated. He desired to set sail with him sober, there­ fore hoped we would not think him unfriendly to us if he did not stay. - 54b - �Feb. 9. A native of Kauai who has just returned from America called on us. He speaks a little English. He was in raptures at what he had seen in that land. He says "0, I wish this people like America people. If they know what you leave there they would think you wanted to do good to them. The yough king Li hoii ho say to me, quick as he see me "Will America come take my islands?' They send frigate." No America not want your Island - rich enough, no come here for that, but they could take all in half a day, they wanted. I tell him good men do good in Tahiti, they be like America people and people of Englafid. England not take their Island - they own that like they did before. Bad men tell you stories - bad men everywhere, me see some bad men America, some good." Such was his strain. He expressed great pleasure in seeing us here - said he came to tell us how glad he was. I did not mention in the date of the 6th the receipt of letters from Kauai. They bring us good tidings. The king Kaumualii appears exceedingly interested in what he now learns from the bible through the interpretation of Honolii. The Capt. of the schooner informed us that last week the king sent out his crier, prohibiting dancing and work in the "Kalo patches" on the Sabbath. Honolii gives us some account of this in his letter to Mr. B. After giving many of the particulars relative to the king's desire to hear the word of the Great Jehovah he says "I, John, told the king "your people have hula hula on the Sabbath day? The king say, yes" Then I ask him, "Can you wait hula hula on this day? Your people may hula hula on Monday, this day it is holy. Then king say we may stop hula hula on another Sabbath day." Our hearts cannot but rejoice at the opening prospects at Kauai. Still we would put not ogr confidences in princes but in the Lord Jehovah in whom is everlasting strength. Feb. 10. The report of cannon again informs us the king is setting sail. Wind, weather and inclination have prolonged his stay beyond what Kalanimoku intended. When they will let him come again, I believe, cannot be said, though the king's word is, shortly. We are not allowed to set up our house till he returns. 0 this poor nation! Can these dry bones live? In the words of the prophet, may I make reply to myself, 0 Lord, God, thou knowest. Feb. 12. I was deeply affected not long since with a relation of the bloody custom prevalent among this people while under the gloomy cruel reign of idolatry, of citing infants to the sharks. The relator mentioned one instance which he had witnessed of a mother throwing her little one from her breast to the devouring monster, with the belief that it would become a kua (God). I had heart of the cruel superstition before, but now clasping my babe to my bosom, maternal feelings yearned within me. And may the blessings of the holy happy religion of Jesus come to this people through our instrumentality. My heavenly father strengthening me, most cheerfully will I suffer privation, endure toil and earthly separation from the friends of my youth, counting it all joy to be thus privileged. Feb. 13. Have added to our family by taking a native woman named Man who for a number of weeks has attended our school. Diligence and sobriety appear in her more than in most of the females we have seen. While her desire for learning may be gratified I flatter myself she may eventually lighten some of our labors. But we cannot say. HaDpy privilege and 0 for a heart to improve it, to seek God's blessing upon - 54c - �every movement we make! She is rather awkward with my child, but hope she will relieve my hands some from this pleasant little burden, and do plain sewing which will give me more time for my appropriate work. Feb. 14. This morning, one of the two young men belonging to the king under the instruction of Brother Thurston, came into our room apparently concerned, "Lihoiiho nuinui kaukau rum kukini Hawaii, likelike aihue" (The king drink much rum, run off to Hawaii like a thief.) It appears;from Information just received that on leaving this place he went to Maui, where he remained three days in an intoxicated state, then took a sudden start followed by Kalanimoku. Kahumanu, queen dowager, who is in a sense the head of the nation, remains at Maui, ready as James Kahuhu says, to be hehena (crazy) with the wild conduct of the young king. Feb. 15. A pleasant visit last evening from Hannah & George Holmes. H. with three others of the larger scholars has not been able to attend school this week. The hula hula is again resumed with appar­ ently new interest. There has been something of a respit of this folly. They are now making every effort to be akamai (expert) when the king shall return. Of course so small a matter as the pala Dala must give way. H. told us she read some each day in her bible, pave several particulars of the first miracle wrought by our Saviour, she read yes­ terday. It did one's heart good to see the joy she manifested, in sitting down with us again, after two or three days absence in such drudgery. The hour was quite filled ud in conversation - telling them some things from the bible, questioning them concerning things before related, speaking of American customs, etc. In all they took a lively interest. Feb. 16. This day has been set apart by the church as a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer. May our Covenant God for the Mediator's sake graciously accept us in it. We needed such a season. 0 for grace so to observe it as to receive the blessing! We assembled at ten this morning, united in prayer and singing, and considered the important duties of the day. It was proposed that we inquire seriously with our­ selves what ought we to confess before God - what ought we to deolore what to abhor in ourselves - what to acknowledge with gratitude as received from God - and what ought we to pray for? How are we as a church, how am I as an individual, concerned in each of these inquiries? Evening - We have had an opportunity of looking together at the solemn inquiries proposed to us in the morning. The great object of our mission has been presented, and the great importance of girding on our armor and standing in readiness for the contest we might yet have to maintain with the prince of darkness. We were exhorted to live under an habitual sense of dependence upon God for safety and usefulness, bearing continually in our minds the greatness of our work and the wiles and power of the enemy. Do Christians continue to pray for this Door people, who, notwithstanding what God has done for them, are still the wretched slaves of Satan? Do they continue their prayer for us, a little flock placed in the holy Drovidence of the great Shepherd in the desert where wild beasts roam? 0 we are weak and defenseless - in the Lord Jehovah in whom is everlasting strength may our undivided, humble constant trust be found. - 54d - �Feb. 17. Many of the heathen about us today. Several chiefs and chieftesses, among whom Like!ike, the favorite wife of Kalanimoku, just arrived from Maui. She tells us the chief with the king will be here soon. How necessary it is that we be looking daily to God to give us and our object favor in their eyes. Feb. 18. We were gratified after the vigorous effort made for the hula hula to see our scholars both at public worship and sabbath school. Hannah H. came up to the meeting Friday night. She said she should beg for leave on Saturday niqht to attend here on the Sabbath. She told me today she went to Li 1iha who said "ae maikai" (yes, it is good). 0 , may the time, the blessed time, be at hand when it shall be felt to be good for rulers and ruled to obey the commandments of Jehovah Feb. 21. How would a house look again built and furnished in American style? Called this morning with Mr. B. upon a sick neighbor, a white resident. Mats and calabashes with a table constituted all the furniture. No light but what came in at the door and that of a height which obliged us literally to enter it on our knees. He had another house in the yard but differing nothing from this except that it was longer and did not oblige us to stoop so low. Yesterday after visiting him we looked in at his goat yard, which contained three hundred goats and kids. I was gratified with the sight. Feb. 22. Great joy today among the natives at the birth of a child of the great Chief Kalanimoku. Some time in the night we were awakened by the loud and constant roar of cannon. Not thinking of this event, we labored to imagine the cause - satisfied our minds however with what seemed so probably, some new arrival of the nobility from the windward, and composed ourselves to sleep. Waking at light we found the same con­ tinued. Inquiry was quickly made, when it appeared one little simple stranger just entered the confused world and caused the uproar. The firing has continued through the day, with little cessation; the natives assembled on all sides to drink rum. Some of our adult scholars were ordered to go, but as they perceived the order was not from the chiefs they promptly refused and came to school. Feb. 27. Word is brought us that the new born child is dead. We had felt a little pleasure in its birth, in the midst of the sickening expressions of the people's joy, hoping that we might be allowed to aid in bringing the heir of a petty earthly inheritance, this heir of end­ less being, to rule wisely the one - to enjoy with immortal felicity the other. But God has ordered in this event. Mr. B. has just taken his hat and walked to the village to ascertain the truth of the report and manifest our interest in them, lo o'clock. He returns - Yes, the spirit of the little stranger has fled. As if disgusted with such rude honor, it has escaped. The disappointed Chief (alas like too many in a Christian land) knows not the blessed cure for disappointments in this vain world. The rain has been very heavy and pretty constant. Water coming through our straw thatching, with our mats almost rotten at our feet, brought on a cold which for one day was very threatening. I took my bed, gave up my school to my dear husband, and looking to him as my physician under the great Physician sought to avoid the threatened evil. His little skill but assiduous kind and tender care were blessed. After some hours of great pain in every limb, with much heat a generous per­ spiration was induced, which was salutary. As I lay in that situation, - 54e - �1 the rain pouring down upon our straw cottage, the name of physician no where near, still it was not without reason that I felt comparatively few in our wretched earth had the real comforts that surround me. I longed to have my sisters know how hapDy Sybil was. Never forget that all is of the mere mercy of God. March 2. Through another week of unpleasant weather my health so much threatened has been preserved. I have been able to sit in the school room, where are two open windows (no boards to be obtained for shutters) each day with my babe. The dear little thing is remarkably well, My larger scholars call it "maikai", rain, for by it they are released from the hula hula, and can attend to their books, the hardest showers never detain them. Thus the rains which we feared might inter­ rupt the school prove one means of its steady continuance. A man in a state approaching to intoxication entered our year today and coming to the school room says to me, "Ma'am, have you grog to sell?" I replied, "No, but I have a bible I can give you which will tell you how to excape hell and go to heaven." The man put his hat down, said he had not money enough to buy one but should be glad of one. I asked if he could read it. His reply was he once learned to read and once had a bible but he had not attended to these things lately. I gave him a bible, heard him read part of a chapter, and said, "You are a stranger, but at the judg­ ment when you stand before God to be judged I shall see you and you will then remember that you had God's holy word given you and was exhorted to leave your sins and seek the salvation of your soul." He thanked me, turned down the leaf where he read, and left the house very civilly. How many wretched souls in our failed world! March 3. Some trouble for two <jlays past with the children in our family. Several have left. It wants much wisdom on the part of all concerned to know how to manage them wisely. We consider aversion to labor as one trait in the character of this people. The parents and all concerned in the children that are with us seem to have their _____ open lest some task should be imposed upon them. We hope the present cloud will scatter. William says "they be sorry by and by". It would be no small trial to witness the outbreakings of an evil heart in him. But full well I know there is no sure dependance upon anything which has earth attached to it. 0 to have a right deDendence upon God. March 4. A dreadful wailing from the village sounds in our ears. It is the wretched cry of heathen sorrow over a victim of death. (No date) About thirty natives were present, and listened with profound attention, with scarcely the exception of a child. This after­ noon thirty-two came, as last Lord's day to Sabbath school. Mr. B. read in Opukahaia endeavoring to impress upon their minds some plain simple truths. Thomas interpreted. The school was closed by joining with Honolii in prayer in his native tongue. Who could behold the great Jehovah, his holy name addressed in a language they understood! This evening something like a conference has been attended at the house of one of them, hoping to improve the visit of Thomas to his own good and that of others. He returns on Wednesday. He was sent hither by the king, with cloth for fine ruffled shirts to be made before his return. - 54f - �To risK the displeasure of the kina by declining we deem hazzardous; especially as we have lately presumed upon his goodness as much as we dared,by sending a mission to Kauai, without his particular advice and cooperation, and as he has for a week or more been in a state of daily intoxication deprived by that means of the little reason expected from a heathen - hazzardous as it is to decline, yet to accomplish the work with my other cares seems impossible. Sister L does well to take care of herself and babe at this early period and at the same time to bear trial of having her husband leave her for his new station at Kawaihae. Mrs. C. has her hands filled. Aug. 9. The brig sails and Thomas and Mr. L. leave us. One shirt done for his majesty - two more engaged to be sent by the next vessel on Saturday. No timp to write. Yesterday much excitement in the minds of the white residents by being summoned to assemble at Boki's, where orders received from the seat of government were issued, requiring all the foreigners who did not belong to the king or Kalanimoku to leave the Islands the first opportunity. Orders came to us as being included among the whites, for "Wahine" (women) and all to appear before the Gov. I sent a polite request to the Gov., begging that we might be excused as Sister L. was sick and myself much engaged at work for his Majesty. The request was at once complied with. While our friends were gone it was a moment of suspense nor could our anxious minds determine what this could mean. But they returned smiling, assuring us it was nothing which threatened the mission family any particular evel, as they had liberty from the king to reside here while they remained harmless. The Gov. was very polite to them, inviting Mr. B. to a seat on one hand and Thomas Hopu on the other. Aug. 17. Put on board the Clarion, Capt. Gyzelear, letters for America. I could send but few now, one to my sister and one to Mrs. C. Aug. 21. A present again from Mr. G., of rice, soao and various little articles of comfort just received by the St. Martins. Capt. Dean of Albany, lately from Manila, arrived on the 19th. We are indebted in part to Capt. D. for the present. We have many favors from this concern. As Mr. G. came in with his servants, bringing the articles, I was wash­ ing with the last piece of soap in our possession. That article is difficult to be obtained here, the small quantities some times brought from ships which touch here is sold, at 50 cts per lb. And a barrel of good soft soap could hardly be purchased for less than fifty dollars. Even ashes that are good cannot be saved from our fire, burning as we must light wood brought from the mountains on the shoulders of the natives and purchased at an extravagant rate. 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Gardener, sailed for Nantucket, by the way of Cape Horn. Much writing was committed by the family to his care, for beloved friends at home. Mr. G. put up a few articles, collected on the islands, for the gratification of his friends. I did the same, directing the box which contained them to Mr. Whiting, Hartford. One letter was en­ closed in it. Another, much crowded with words, and enclosing four pages of the journal, directed to Mrs. C. W. was given, with family letters, to Capt. G. to be placed in the Post Office, on his arrival in America. One letter also to Capt. Windsor. Mr. B. sent more than fifty pages of his journal written at Atavi, to his patrons-a long letter to the Board, with several to private friends. Several sheets of the public journal, kept at this station, were likewise forwarded. One can hardlv imagine how busy we are a short time pre­ vious to the sailing of a vessel thus freighted by us. But it is surely a most pleasant pressure of business. Nov. 29th, Thursday. We think it to be Thanksgiving, today in Mass. and find our thoughts often going there; desireing also to lift them to that blessed place where thanksgivings never cease. Dec. 3rd. An unsatisfied feeling in my mind— an arrival, yesterday, from America. Papers, with three or four letters, were received. But nothing from the Board, and nothing from home. Still it is exceedingly pleasant to hear from beloved America. Tho I hear not from personal friends, I hear of Zion's enlargement, and in this my heart rejoices. I speak of an unsatisfied feeling, but it deserves hardly to be named. The monthly concert, this evening, seemed a re­ freshing season. Some of the joyful intelligence received, particu­ larly the progress of the light in its march through the regions of darkness towards th« shores of the Pacific, laid a foundation for the remarks, all of which were calculated to warm and animate our hearts. Dec. 4th. Evening. Our dear Sister L. is the mother of a second child. As a record of GOD's tender dealings, I would note a few circumstances. Comfortable and cheerful through the fore part of the day, she requested Mr. L. as he went to his school, to ask me to sit with her. I took Mr. B. also Mrs. T. shortly came in. Mr. L. as was customary in a recess of the school, came to his room. Mrs. C. very busy, engaged to join our little circle before long. But she did not make one till we had dressed a lovely babe and could say all is well. Mother and child laid quietly to rest, we all, save the husband, went to our tea at the usual hour. What other comment can I make here, than, our GOD is gracious! Dec. 5th. One of the Russian ships of discovery entered port again, returning from the north. I am nurse, and stand also in many other capacities. If I take my pen it must be but for a line. Dec. 6th. Capt. Schischmaroff, with his officers, called. By them we learn that the Commodore is expected soon. Then I shall hope to see my kind physician, toaether with our friBnd, Mr. Boyle. £ D e c ,<x> oiflXrMccL & ^ . Dec. $th. Public worship has been unusually strengthening today. Mr. B. preached from 1st Samuel 6 . Brother and Sister T. offered their child in baptism. I enjoyed the baptismal season beyond what I used to before I was a parent. - 55 - �Dec. 10th. Lieu. Boyle and Dr. Koval iff called upon us this morning. It was indeed pleasant to me, to meet again, those who had once been sent, by the hand of Providence, to my relief when distressed. The Doctor, after hearing the complaints that attended me at Atooi, with some that still remained, gave it as his opinion that many decisive marks of Scrophula appear, having been inherent in the constitution and becoming troublesome at this period of life in consequence of a severe cold. Dr. H. had given an opinion somewhat similar at Atooi. Mr. B. had also, previously to that, expressed his fears of the same. But I was slow to believe. I had never been sensible of the least symptoms of it before, and now the thought was most unwelcome. But Dr. K. encourages me to hope that what remains of the complaint, may be so far removed, that I shall never suffer from it, unless by exposure to cold. He has selected from our medical stores, and taken on board a few materials to make some pre­ parations for me; though my general health, for a few weeks past, has been so good as to make it seem almost unnecessary to rank me among invalids. Dec. 11th. This morning, Mr. Boyle called on Com. Vassilief. As one intent upon collecting information, the Comm, made many inquiries as to the state of our mission, our plan of procedure, etc. all of which Mr. B. cheer­ fully answered, filling up an hour to two with conversation, very pleasantly. Dec. 12th. An arrival from Amer1ca---Br1g Owhyhee. Capt. Henery. Phamphlets, papers, and letters received by 1t, feast our eyes and gladden our hearts. But, Oh!, before the seals are half broken, sadness 1s upon every countenance. Our father, our friend, our counsellor, our guide, 1s gone. "The hand of the beloved and revered Dr. Worcester, lies cold 1n the mission burylng-ground at Bralnard! It writes no more with pen and ink, 1 n this vale of tears--h1 s mind 1 s no more employed in devising and executing missionary enterprises on earth." So writes the dear Mr. Evarts. With the church at home, and with fellow laborers abroad, we mingle our tears; and desire to bow with submission to this afflictive stroke; while we would call on our hearts for praise to the great Lord of Missions who raised up such an instrument in his glorious work of enlarg­ ing Zion's borders; and having allowed him to accomplish his appointed labors, has received him to his rest. While memory remains his last most tender look, when he gave us a parting hand, will be vivid in my eye. There is a serene smile which beamed upon us through the falling tear, too sweet to be forgotten. Dec. 14th. The examination of the school. The pupils that have been steadily in school, have, most of them, made very desirable progress. In point of numbers the school has much diminished. Various reasons have operated to produce this dimunition; but none of them of such nature as to dampen our hopes of seeing this whole nation ere long seeking instruction. Dec. 15th. Called, today, with Mr. B. at the village. Found Kahoomanu so very sick. The Russian physicians consider her case vital. She noticed us with kindness and appeared as if gratified with our attention to her. Just pointing her mind to the Christian God and expressing our condolence, we withdrew. I have spoken of myself as under medical care, but lest my sisters should have needless anxiety about me, they will permit me to transcribe a little scrap which lies byjne now, at the close of the week, penned - 56 - �last Sabbath evening, as a sort of guide for my labors the week ensuing. The things which then appeared as duties in prospect, I have had strength given me to perform, with the addition of some others. I do not speak of them as great, but ability to perform even thus much demands my gratitude. The principal things in the hasty sketch are as follows. "Rise each morning before the sun, if not disturbed in my rest as a nurse during the night. Consider the nursing of sister M. and her babe as a primary labor of the week. Superintend the washing and the ironing of her family, with my own--lend my influence in entertaining strangers that may call to visit our establishment. Make one visit to the village to call on the queen, some chiefesses, my scholars, etc. Observe how Somoo spends the day. Keep by me and seek the improvement of the new girl, the wife of S. See that William receives some new ideas from books, each day. Have a careful eye to the wants of little Sophia who spends the days at this infant period, in stepping from one kind of mischief to -another as fast as her little feet will carry her. Keep up my journal— give some time to the language. Which things, to­ gether with duties I owe my own soul, seem now necessary to be performed. My reason for offering you this, sketched as it was, with no" other view than to assist me in faithfulness, is, that you may be comforted to know, that, the laboring under some bodily infirmities, God is pleased not to lay me aside from my work. Sabbath. Dec. 16th. Preaching by Bro. T. Public worship has been in a few instances disturbed. Today, a gentleman after stepping about and muttering out some restless feelings, at the close of the second sing ing, left the house, much agitated, sa/^"You will all go to heaven, no doubt of it." This evening Mr. B. and I called again upon the sick Kahoomanoo. This sickness, we fear, may be unto death; still we hope that it will be to the glory of God. She listened with an interest, such as she has never before mani­ fested, to what was said concerning the blessed Redeemer. All her affected airs of dignity were laid aside. Lying on her sick couch, one hand given to Mr. Bingham, the other placed between mine, she seemed not only willing, but desirous to hear something from the ser­ vants of the living GOD. After giving her such instructions as he thought suitable at this time, Mr. B. asked if he should pray; to which she readily assented, giving orders that the yard, filled with her attendants of every rank, should be kept in silence. We knelt by her couch and sought to look to Him who has purchased the heathen with his own most precious blood. It would be impos'sible to speak the feelings which filled the breast. We took our leave. The friendly hona, with like friendly alloah was given by numbers as we passed out the yard. I do feel it a privilege to be on heathen ground. 0 , to be found faithful, humble, and devoted! Dec. 17th. Accompanied Mr. B. again to the village. It is hoped K. is better. She received us with the same kindness as in the two former visits. I had a seat given me at.her head, and while rubbing her with spirits of camphor, with which she seemed comforted, endeavored to divert her mind to Him who once endured pain and death for our sakes, but was now in glory--his placed upon us. As we rose to go she requested that Mr. B. should pray with her again. I need not say this was a pleasant sound to our ears; and when she had commanded silence in all her atten­ dants, with melting hearts we knelt by her side and offered our petitions . 57 - �Of may our gracious Lord, for the honor of his great name among the heathen, hear our feeble requests!— As we entered the village a wild up­ roar around, almost stunned our ears. Inquiring the cause; some of the shameless conduct"of intoxicated white men was named to us. I immediately clung to the arm of my dear friend, associating in my mind the guilty streets of Sodom. And, how sweet the privilege to our pained hearts, to find one little spot, in the midst, where, with the rulers of the poluted nation around us, we might bow in solemn silence before a GOD of infinite purity! Dec. 22nd. Often do I speak of busy days and weeks. The last has been such. Could my sisters look at me in the bustle of the great Missionfamily, they would exclaim, "How different from what Sybil once loved". Since we returned from Atooi, I have had my lodgings in the large open room above stairs. With the work and lodgings of others about me, I have felt at home only by drawing my curtains around my bed. But missionary life could not be a secluded one, even if solitary apartments abounded. I am more happy in active life than I could once have been. I have felt the want of a foom more, the past week, from having so good an opportunity as the one which is now presented to me, of sending, as we hope, directly to America. But daily visits to Kahoomanoo, with diligent preparation for my school, which is to commence on the 25th, would have given me but little time to devote to distant friends, had I been accommodated with a spot to spread my paper. I shall send no journal or letters, unless it be one which I hope to write tonight to Bennington. I have been obliged to use my pen in preparing little lessons in Owhyhea and English for my scholars, designing to have them transcribed upon the slate, then upon paper. Dec. 23rd. Sabbath. Celebrated by the Russians in port, or the birthday of their beloved Emperor. According to their reckoning it is Monday, the 24th. The Mission family were invited, but had a ready ex­ cuse and invited them to tea on the following day--the 24th with us. Mr. B. preached, today from Isa. 6-1. "Arise, Shine, etc." Been, this evening, to the village. Dec. 25th. Com. V., Capt. S., and their officers, dined with us. We were able to set before them a dinner in very decent order. A consid­ erable packet has been closed today and been put aboard Brig Pedlar, Capt Meek, for America. I commence again the labors of the school. It will be pleasant to get this heathen school around me as before. It is now like a little flock scattered over the plain. A lecture, this even­ ing, in observance of Christmas. Dec. 26th. It was most pleasant, this evening, in visiting Kahoomanoo, to see our faithful friend Thomas Hopoo superintending the sick chamber. It is a laborious and very responsible post; but we trust the hand of the Lord has placed him in it for good. The Russians appear interested in him-have had him on board several days to assist them in forming a vocabulary of this language. It is through their influence that he is now attendant upon the queen. Dec. 27th. The firing of the cannon last night announced the arrival of the kincj. The sickness of K. has hastened his return. - 58 - �Dec. 28th. Great order and stillness appear in the chamber, tonight. The king, with two or three of his wives, Adams, Gov. of Owhyhee, and some others, were present. Thomas appeared awake to his duty. K. is lodged in the upper room of a framed house, lately purchased by govern­ ment of American traders. Two more are upon the islands for sale. One is erected. This room is well done off— has in it two large glasses, a good sofa, a straw carpet, and a mahogany table filled, at present, with things suitable for a sick-room. It is difficult to say what is the state of Kahoomanoo's mind. She still appears disposed to give an ear to what is said of another world. Dec. 29th. I have become quite a visitor at the village. Mrs. Johns and Sophia would think I loved it better than I used to shopping, when in Canandaigua I always applied to them to do such errands for me. Immedi­ ately after breakfast, I placed Sophia in her little wagon drawn by two little boys, and with Mr. B. set off to visit the great village and look up some of our lost children. Called first upon Gov. Adams--found him sitting at his door; after bidding us good-morning, in English, directed us in, where we were introduced to his wife, a noble looking woman, lying, in the customary posture, flat upon her stomach. I seated myself by her, when she gave me her hand, and quite undisturbed viewed me with pleasant looks. Twenty, or more, surrounded her, several of whom were extended in the same position, while others were sitting upon mats, or standing. We stayed but a few moments— took our leave and hastened to the house of Kahoomanoo. We here first paid our respects to the king whom we found in the lower room, with several of his chiefs. He, as usual, appeared pleas­ ant, and happy to see us. The pleasant mood of little Sophia who famili­ arly gave him her hand, with a kiss, much pleased him. Requesting a visit from him as soon as convenient, we took our leave for the chamber. Upon the stairs were one or two queens, at their breakfast, while a crowd attended upon them. They were very complacent and made a passage up for us, where we found K. just rising from her couch, having on a clean long gown, to take a few turns about the room. Thomas was at his post. A few moments passed pleasantly and we left then to call upon Mr. Marin who was sick. He still continues high in favor of the chiefs. Until the Russians introduced Thomas, he was superintendant of the sick-room. Here we made a short call, then went in search of some of our children. Looked first for Olida, daughter of the late Capt. of Boston. This child was committed to our care before we left America. She was taken into the family within a few months after our landing. While we were at Atooi, this summer, she, among others, went away. We could not get sight of her this morning, but so far brought over relations, as to have the promise of having her sent to us tonight. Settled our business here and went next to the house of poor infirm old man, once enjoying the privi­ leges of a civilized land; who has eight motherless children, two of whom have been at sometime promised to us. One of the eight we have had with us, a year or two. Leaving this house, we set out for our own. As we passed a collection assembled for play, we discovered one boy for whom we had been looking. We beckoned to him, and readily attached him to our train, apparently pleased to be offered again the privileges of the family and school. It was rather a late hour for school when we reached home; but the scholars were waiting, and soon I seated myself among them, gratified with the orospect of an increase in numbers. Mr. B. turned to the village, taking the subscriptions for the orphan fund, with a view to lay it before Com. V. and his officers; intending to suggest the plan of having Kahoomanoo, or some other, applied to for two orphan children - 59 - �to be placed immediately under our care. Mr. Boyle and Dr. K. returned with Mr. B. to take leave of the family. With gratitude let me say that I am much relieved in every one of the distressing symptoms of the scrophula. My throat, joints, etc., tho not sound, are all better--my weak eye-1 ids as much so--my general health pretty good. Evening. A vessel has arrived--135 days from Boston--letters, pack­ ages, and sundries on board for the Missionaries! We cannot receive them tonight. May our minds be prepared for joy or grief. Dec. 30th. This morning a note was received from Com. V. accompany­ ing a donation of $87 and seven ducats. A present also of a decanter and a dozen beautiful cut glass tumblers, to the ladies. The proposal, yesterday, was received with more than civility--thanks were very fully expressed for the opportunity thus offered them of aiding our object. Dec. 31st. Dismissed school at sun-set, took my tea, laid my little one to rest, and once again went to visit K. The Russians sailed yester­ day and had not time to make the request for the two children as was proposed. But my mind had seized hold of the plan with too much eagerness to carry it but half through. This was our erranc tonight. We told the queen that the Russians had given something towards educating one or two orphan children, and if she would commit to our care two little girls, this should be expended for them, and no pains should be spared on our part to do them good and train them up for useful ness;--adding that we would give them the names of some good ladies in America, who we doubted not would feel a pleasure in contributing to their further support. The purpose pleased her. She at once said, that when well, she would look about her people, and two promising ones should be given me. We had a pleasant visit--joined in prayer and took our leave. January 1, 1822. Another year commences--I hope it is not without solemn thought. It is a day in which I have, for several years, sought retirement. But none has been allowed me today. Preparation was made in the morning to wait upon the king and his attendants at breakfast. After waiting some time a message came that he would dine with us. Immediately after this, two large casks and a box were brought from the newly arrived vessel. These were opened, and presented to our view various articles of comfort, papers, pamphlets, and letters. A bundle, a little box, and thirty pages of letters were soon taken out as belong­ ing to me. My school surrounded me, but this was too rich a feast to allow of my doing much more for them, this forenoon. I had just time to count my letters and open the parcels, when Kamamaloo and her train approached. They had come to dine, sent by the king*who, himself, was too much intoxicated. Just presented with such a repast as had now been spread before us, we turned from it most reluctantly to a meaner one. But the great object must be to entertain our royal guest. Having broken the seals, but read only here and there a line, the bell rang for dinner. I hastily glanced the eyes to seize something to feed upon while attend­ ing to other things. This was a paragraph which told me my dear Lucy was low. With a sorrowful heart I took my seat at table at the right hand of the queen. Tears, ere long, came to my relief. With anxious countenances they inquired the cause. I informed them; but surpressing my feeling, passed the ceremonies of dinner, and waited upon the noisy company an hour after, in my chamber. Taking leave of the family, - 60 - �Kamamaloo went to the school room, requesting me to take my place there as usual. I followed her with the letters in my hands, and did as well as I could to entertain her an hour longer in school. This was pleasant tho 30 pages, from distant, beloved friends, did lie by me unread. She attended upon it all with much patience and apparent interest. It was already near sunset when she took her leave; but she had not gone many rods before she met the king, who directing her to wait, entered the school room with his train. They could all stand, and that was the most. Mr. B. and the brethern soon took the ground, while I, taking up my little one, allowed my school to slide out at the back door and retired. He read a few of the little cards of Owhyhee words, and heading his band again, returned to the village. Night comes--our supper ended,— our little ones asleep, pens, while the watch passes on to eleven and twelve, engage Happy to begin the year with dear American friends, with the with the busy bustle of our missionary work, let me stop and I indeed begin it with GOD!" letters and our attention. heathen, and inquire, "do Jan. 2nd. I could fill sheets and then not utter half the feelings of my full heart, at the much these precious letters contain. My dear L. where must my thoughts fly to meet with her? Much loved S. Oh that you were as happy as God allows your unworthy sister to be! Beloved kindred and friends.! Peace my fluttering heart, and know Jehovah reigns. With him it is soul-composing to leave them all. Jan. 4th. Refreshed from sleep, I feel strengthened for the labors of another day. Yesterday, was too busy to take my pen. I would sketch the history of the day, did I not think I had already beBn more particular than perhaps is necessary. Jan. 5th. Capt. Morters arrived from Atooi. Letters from the breth­ ren. Mr. B. seems called in providence to make his arrangements for a visit to that place again, shortly. He does indeed find it necessary to till many posts. -May his divine Mother give him wisdom and strength for all. Sabbath. Jan. 6th. Mr. B. addressed us from these words, "Be ye also patient, stablish your hearts; for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh." It would be pleasant to give a little abstract of the sermon, as also of my own feelings. I will only say, it indeed seemed like being partaker of the rich comforts of those whose lot was among the "loved dwellings of Zion." My soul could say it is good to be here. 0, that I might commence and pursue my course, this year, in reference to this solemn subject! Went, at evening, with my dear friend, to call on K. Cose (who arrived today from Atooi) and some others. Some little inci­ dents interesting. But I must say less in my journal. or greatly fail in what I owe to many who have favored me with orecious letters, I have but little time to write. Jan. 12. Saturday. School has been the business of the week. Twenty-five scholars--more upon the list. The school room is fitted up, tickets are printed, and my plans for daily order are so well digested now, as to give me the hope of leisure sufficient to write a letter or two for the vessel which sails soon. Should I do nothing more than transcribe this, do be particular in giving the most cordial thanks, whenever it is in your power, to all that have written to me. -61- �Feb. 2nd. Again have we had the rich pleasure of closing, and put­ ting on board a vessel bound to America, a large packet of letters, etc. for beloved friends at home. Ship Paragon. Apt. Henry, left the harbor this morning for Canton, there, thence, direct to Boston. Public Journal sent as usual--a letter to the Board, etc. My parcel consisted of eight pages of journal, one long letter to sisterL., another equally long, to Sophia, two letters from Wm. B. to Mrs. Johns, Conandaigua, and H. Ells­ worth E. Windsor, and two small drawings, done by George Holmes. These were enclosed in a wrapper directed to the care of Mr. Evorts. We are indeed under many obligations to that dear man. He who has the winds and waves, together with the minutest concerns of mortals, at his control, can, and will, if it be his holy pleasure, convey them safely and speed­ ily to our distant, anxious friends---Feb. 3rd. Had a pleasant afternoon with the Sabbath school. After their recitations, read to them the letter written by C. Brown to a lady in Philadelphia, making such remarks to them as the letter suggested. They have become quite interested in that dear young Christian. 0, shall we ever see any among them, that, with her, can speak, experimentally, of the love of Christ! Feb. 5th. I have some confidence in the skill of my dear husband, or I could hardly have been prevailed on to sit down, as I did yesterday, to the extraction of a badly decayed tooth, given up as hopeless, a long time since. It was an eye tooth and almost broken down to the gum; but it came out without damage, though with profuse bleeding. Made several calls, since school, in the village. On returning, perceived the moon to be eclipsed. The attention of the natives was much attracted. As we met one and another, the exclamation was, "Mahena poopooka" (moon not good). Feb. 6th. Invited the family to visit the school. All attended. Twenty-five scholars in their places, at their various lessons, made a pleasant exhibition. How I should love to have my sisters and friends see this school. Feb. 8th. Much distressed again, ni-ght before last, with the todthache. The seat of the pain was a laroe black tooth, so much decayed that I thought I never should have resolution to have it extracted. But en­ couraged by the good success of Monday, I closed school last night and sat down as before, to the operation. Much to my surprise, like the other, it came safely out. I had taken an opiate--now went to bed--slept and was refreshed, and, today, find myself well and free from pain. Feb. 14th. This morning, the Quill, long expected, arrived. We have letters on board. One from the Treasurer only has been received. Mr. B. has almost daily calls to extract teeth, let blood, administrate medicine, etc. If the mission should have perfect health, a physician might still be exceedingly useful at this, or any other station on the islands. Feb. 15th. A public censure was passed, today, at an assembly of the family, upon two guilty members, one the wife of the Otahutan whom we have all along thought unusually promising; but whose transgressions, - 62 - �just come to light, are of such a nature as to cut her off wholly from the privileges of the little community. As she had wholly rejected her husband, and chosen another, it was thought necessary to make her a public example; and after a solemn admonition, she was expelled. I feel sorely tried. I had allowed myself to expect much from her, both from her disposition and ability to learn whatever was taught her. 0 , it is a polluted land! But we must bear our testimony against it. May GOD over-rule this event for good. Received the letter from the Quill, today. I had but two this time--one from Mrs. Bates--one from Abby. But they were rich. I have rarely had so much of a visit from anyone, since I left them, as now with Mrs. B. She has touched many articles in my journal which has seemed to let us talk together, while she has told me very many facts and asked many questions. If it be possible I must take my pen in answer, immediately, to continue the visit. I think the next packet of letters will have been written after much of my journal and many letters have been received. That part sent by Capt. Bennet will give answer to many questions made by one and another. It appears that the manuscript had not been sent to Boston previous to the date of the letter I have received. Thank you, Abby, much for your letter. Do not neglect writing any more. You must think I am writing to you in all these pages. You shall hav® a letter as soon as it is consistent with my other duties. Shall I never have a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Knopp? I am quite grieved. Feb. 16th. We have been looking anxiously for passage to Atooi about this time. The circumstances of the family there, render it an imperious duty to send them aid from this station, if it be possible. Unpleasant as it is to leave my school, progressing so much, to my mind and unpleasant as it is to make the passage of a hundred miles, with a little one, the fifth and sixth time, in one short year, still, I am in providence called, and desire cheerfully to set myself to it. As no vessel was expected to leave this place for Atooi seasonably, (though it has been expected that many would be passing this month) our only hope was, that one, sailing soon to Fanning's Island might bend her course, and touch there. For that purpose, Mr. B. called this morning upon those concerned with the vessel, making his petition. Nothing was gained--their plans were laid--their course could not be turned. As he left the house, he found Capt. Lawson of an English whale ship, who had just landed. He learned that on the morrow he was to sail for Onehow, and making application, received the promise of being set ashore at Atooi. He quickly bent his steps homeward, and entering the school, informed me of the present favorable prospect, that I might dismiss my daily charge and make myself and my little family ready for sailing on the morrow. Gov. Adams had called at an early school hour, and requested me to take my place, as he desired to witness the proceedings. He had listened to the various exercises of the scholars with pleasing attention and I proceeded through what might be further interesting to him, and then dismissed for the more unpleasant business of packing up. As the day closes, everything is in readiness for turning the keys and putting aboard. Tomorrow is the Sabbath, and we could desire to remain quietly here until that is past. Feb. 17th. The Sabbath is ended, and we have been permitted to - 63 - �enjoy the privileges of the sanctuary, and the quietude of home, through this sacred day, undisturbed by the clamor of putting to sea. Mr. B. preached through an interpreter from Matt. 28: 18, 19, 20. Ad­ ministered also the ordinance of baptism to bro. and sis. L's youngest child. I had a tender and serious time with my Sabbath scholars this afternoon. Mr. B. has been to visit Tamoru at Witetee, who is quite ill. Three vessels have anchored today. Two from Atooi, one bearing the king, the other a second English whale ship. Feb. 18th. Mr. B., desirous of calling on the king, and also of ascertaining our time of sailing, proposed to walk to the village. I accompanied him. Did I seek to apare my eyes and ears from what was painful I should seldom bend my course thither. The king, surrounded by a clamorous host, in the house of C a p t . ---- , was sunken in intoxi­ cation, alike insensible to the calls of business or of friendship. When a righteous Judge makes up his solemn account, how will some, who have been taught the laws of GOD, answer for the dreadful influence they have exerted over this young ruler! At tea, had, the company of Capts. Lawson and Allen of the English ship, the surgeon of the latter, Capt. Lewis of the Quill, and the Consul, Mr. J. The prospect is some­ what darkened as to a passage with Capt. L. to Atooi. He altered his plans. We may expect his decisive answer in the morning. Feb. 19th. Well, GOD's time and way will be our best time to afford relief to our needy friends at Atooi. A note from Capt. L. in­ forms us he cannot touch at that island as was at first proposed. The distinguished kindness of our friend, Capt. Starbuck, in circulstances somewhat similar, is brought with new force to our minds. "The Lord will provide." That, most surely should be upon our minds in indelible characters. There is some hope that we shall find a passage with the king, who told Mr. B. that he, with several chiefs, would go in four days. My things laid in order to leave, my trunk packed for the journey, my school committed to the care of Mrs. T., I am hardly in a state either for employment, or the enjoyrtmnt of leisure. I might have kept my school. Mr. B. rather amuses himself with the fact that I am constrained to a little rest. But I have found business, after the usual sort, today, in waiting upon various companies that have called in passing from this place to Witetee. Most of the family are now there, the king called, this morning, with a very noisy train, while we were engaged in family prayer. Not long after, Kamamaloo, with another of the wives of Rehoreho, passed on horseback to join their husband. Servants held their horses. There was a pleasant association in seeing ladies ride, while yet I had not a very lively picture of American females or American horsemanship. They stopped at our gate, when some of us went out to shake hands and bid them Aroha. Feb. 20th. Mr. B., with Thomas H., has been again to W. Tomonee is better, but still feeble. The case of that poor king excites our sym­ pathies. He appears downcast and sorrowful. Nothing could be learned of a passage to Atooi. Feb. 21st. We have various perplexities. It is never pleasant for me to pen them; tho still, were our dear Christian friends better ac­ quainted with the nature of them, they would know better how to order their petitions for us. It sometimes seems as if the Enemy had sown - 64 - �here, so thickly, the chaff of Christian lands, that the good seed, if planted, could never spring up among it. Alas, our poor countrymen! My soul trembles when I think of the awful amount they must give up to the righteous Judge when he calls them, with their poor heathen souls, before his dread tribunal! Many of our pages have been a record of the provi­ sions GOD has made for us in this distant land, through them as means. But many of the perplexities, the trials which they have occasioned us, in our work, is known only to our Lord and Master. I read our blessed Savior's last most precious discourse with his disciples, before his crucifixion; and there learn what his little flock must expect from the spirit of the world. Then am I confronted with the thought, that if we be indeed the subjects of this exalted Prince and Savior, in the nature of our trials, no strange thing has befallen us. Do stir up the minds of one another, and of Christians, as you have opportunity, to bear us on your hearts before the throne of mercy, in reference to this subject which I may scarcely touch. Feb. 22nd. Evening. Twice has the sun set upon William's disobe­ dience as it has never done since the time he first entered the missionary doors. My heart is pained. If such are my feelings, what must be a parent's at the conduct of an ungrateful child! Oh, that grace had possession of his heart! If it have not, he will be but too fit a mark for the Spoiler. Feb. 23rd. This morning, Wm. sought reconciliation, was forgiven and restored to his place. Two others who were among the offenders, came to the chamber with him. We had a tender session with them. Thomas H., who was sitting with Mr. B. and myself as they entered, after our conver­ sation, led in prayer when all retired to the several posts of duty. It is our privilege to sow the seed in these young minds, but it is GOD's prerogative to save it from devouring birds of prey, or to give it depth of earth. A week of anxiety has passed and but little light shines upon our path to Atooi. Feb. 24th. Sabbath Evening. The report now is that the king sails tomorrow. We hold ourselves in readiness to take passage. Feb. 25th. Again are our hopes blasted. Heralds of business to Witetee, at early light, this morning, returning, bring the intelligence that the kind postpones his return to Atooi till he has determined as to the purchase of a vessel and cargo now pressed upon him. What can we do? One only expedient appears left us, make an appeal to their humanity, perhaps they will send some little schooner with us. Our poor afflicted Sisters! The hour of danger with them both is now within a very few days. No physician, no mother, no sister or nurse with them in this strange land! I hope to accompany Mr. B. Early in the morning to Witetee. Evening. Mr. B. received a full letter this afternoon, from a gentle­ man (bearing that name in some polished towns in our own country) of such a nature as to induce him, after a little deliberation, to return it to the bearer. Rather than state the purport, or the ground of it, I will give that of the short reply which Mr. B. sketched on the wrapper. He took his pen and said in few words, his errand to this land was PEACE-he had no weapons, neither did he desire any but the word of GOD and the sword of the Spirit--and, that these might yet prove effectual to the - 65 - �salvation of the soul of his correspondent, was his earnest desire. If at any time I transcribe from this memorandum such records as this, it is, and I hope will be, that our dear brothers and sisters may know the nature of some of our trials, and know how to pray for us. Feb. 26th. This morning, at three o'clock, a messenger came with a note from the gnetleman mentioned last evening. It was a request to Mr. B. to come, as physician, immediately, to his house for the relief of one in whom he was concerned, in great distress. What must be done? Could I have my beloved friend, under such circumstances, in the darkness of the night, leave our peaceful chamber and go into the midst of that village, which, so far as the white residents have been concerned, has been, for a week past, both night and day, a scene of confusion and violence? Could he go? Again was the matter stated, a fact, was it good to lose the opportunity of rendering good for evil. We deliberated a few moments, when it appeared best to go. He left the house, accompanied by Mr. Chamberlain, my mind satisfied that the shield of Jehovah would be extended over them. Mr. C., to our relief, soon returned, telling us they found things as was stated. About the dawn of day I received a note for some medicine. Mr. B. soon after, came home. I was ready for Witetee; but he had learned that a number were then starting for that place on business with the king and thought it would be fruitless for us to go. We must wait till they return. It is a painful state of feeling, while our way is so hedged up, and still so great a responsibility rests upon us. GOD is not unmindful of us in the present strait. That is our comfort. Feb. 27th. Yesterday, made our visit to W., the distance of four miles. The afternoon was damp and rainy, and, in some part, the way muddy and unpleasant. I availed myself of a seat in the little handcart, which, though it did not afford a very comfortable conveyance, still spared my strength. But, the object of our visit— alasi We returned with heavy hearts. We plead our cause earnestly before Kahoomanoo and others, but could receive no other encouragement than we had before--the king would go shortly, and then we might freely have a passage. We could obtain no audience with Rehoreho, though several times we went to his booth, but he was in so deep a sleep of intoxication that he could not be waked. We walked about till night was approaching--showers were frequent, and mud and water lay in our path home. We took our leave, leaving our case to be presented by James Kahoohoo, one of the young favorites of the king, and long connected with our family. Thomas H. was sent this morning, to learn the result. He has not returned. In the meantime, Mr. B. and I went to the village to call on some sick, and see if any help could appear for us there. We dined at the house Mr. B. visited yesterday morning, and were treated with the greatest civility. Little Sophia received a present of three pair of Morocco shoes. But, our poor afflicted friends at Atooi! They are at this time uppermost in all my thoughts. Will the Lord be their helper! Evening. Thomas has returned. The king cannot be prevailed upon to give an encouragement of helping us away till he goes. Thomas pre­ sented all the case to him, but he says, "Jehovah must take care of them." There is one new ray of hope. A chief, of some importance, by being paid, is disposed to oblige us with a small schooner which he owns. But the schooner is at a distant part of the island, and we greatly fear that before it can receive orders and reach this harbor it will be too late. - 66 - �Feb. 28th. Our hearts were cheered by the sight of a ship which anchored in the bay. Soon as the boat left the ship, Mr. B. took his hat and cane to meet them at the landing. We thought that possibly this was the way in which GOD would provide. But such it appears not. It proves to be a whale ship put in to repair her masts. The repairs will occupy two or three weeks; after that there may be some encourage­ ment. We learned tonight that two brigs sail tomorrow or next day, for another part of the island, to take in sandlewood. A strong effort will be made to induce them to let one turn to Atooi; which may be done with but little delay to their business. One can hardly tell the anxiety of our minds. Could we have foreseen, a passage would have been secured in one of the last American ships which sailed. But there was not an impression on any of our minds of there being a particular hazzard in postponing it, so confidently expected was it, that the king's vessels would, several of them, be going down this month. Mr. B. is always pressed with cares and labors, but at that time, the first sheets of the Spelling Book were putting to press--the king and the important chiefs of all the islands were here, and all saying, give us the Book and we will learn— we can do nothing till then. March 1st. Mr. B. made his request to Krinokoo, this morning, for permission for one of the vessels to bend her course to Atooi. He has not received decisive answer, but is referred to the mother of the king who has an equal share in the vessel. A messenger is dispatched to her. Evening. How unable are we to foresee the occurances of one short day! This afternoon our attention was suddenly arrested by crowds of natives passing on to Witetee, wailing as they went. We soon learned that Rehoreho was thought to be dying. Mr. B. and Thomas immediately joined them, with the hope of being useful in some way. This evening T. returns for medicine, with a note informing me that the kincj is de­ sirous of having Mr. B. remain with him through the night. I have set Thomas off with some medicine, some medical books, a piece of pie, and a little note, and having laid little Sophia asleep in her cradle, long for a heart that shall humbly and devotedly commend all to that great Disposer of all events. It appears the king was seized with a fit. At the time the note was written was some revived. May GOD order in the minutest concern. Yea, He will. What he intends by it we know not. Mar. 2nd. Mr. B. returned, this morning, with the king, whom they brought in a double canoe to Hanaroorah. There has been too much pertubation to have a word said of Atooi. Rehoreho had a second fit about midnight. An English whale ship arrived just about the time Rehoreho reached the village having a physician on board, a young man from Edinbourgh. So God, in his providence, provides for these rulers when sick; but their hearts appear steeled to the calls of humanity in our case. Mr. B. has made three visits to the village, spentthe whole day, and looks, tonight, spent with care and fatigue: but all to no purpose. All the prospects that remains at the close of another week of alternate hopes and fears, is the promise of a schooner from Krimokoo, daily expected from Owhyhee. I begin to grow more satisfied, from an increasing - 67 - �conviction that God thus tried our faith and patience, while he has disposed us to unremitted exertion in the use of means. Mar. 3rd. Sabbath. I have been comforted in the house of God, while Mr. B. set forth for us, instruction and consolation from these words, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Mar. 4th. This morning, my eyes would involuntarily turn, every time I passed a door or window, upon the wide waters, in hopes of a sail. At length I discried a dim speck on the horizon. I said to my dear friend, "The schooner, I think, is on the way for us now." He immedi­ ately took the glass, but says, '"Tis a ship!" So it proved. A fair wind, in a few hours, it took into harbor. It is the Lion, a whaleship from Nantucket, put in for water and provision. Had it been obliged to anchor at the entrance of the harbor, as I believe every ship has since we have been here, waiting for a favorable wind in the morning, the captain might have been prevailed with to have gone to Atooi for supplied. But now the exorbitant harbor fees are paid, and we cannot expect him to go out without accomplishing his business. This afternoon we called with Capt. Folger, who arrived on the 28th and took tea He had before delivered letters to Mr. B. on the shore, from bro. A. Bingham who was in N. when Capt. C. sailed. Think I have enjoyed this evening, more than ordinarily, the concert for prayer. Mar. 5th. This morning, signals for sailing, on two of the native vessels, hastened Mr. B. again to the village. They were the brigs de­ signed to bring sandal wood. But tho encouragement had been given, on Friday, that we might have a passage on one, nothing can be heard to the proposition now. The offer of $50 was not regarded at all. The comman­ der of one of them said to Mr. B., white men oppose the missionaries. It is through their influence that this thing is. We have*the fullest evidence that measures were taken to draw Capt. Lawson from the engage­ ment which he so promptly made on his first landing. (You will not forget what is so often enjoined upon you, that if the least hint is made public of any trials of such nature, it must be wholly at the dis­ cretion of the board. When our dear bro. and sisters, or a Christian friend, read a line of like nature, they will lift up their hearts in prayer, and be silent.) The schooner promised, has arrived and is sent to M. for provisions. 0, that we might not speak unadvisedly with our lips, or with our hearts! God is able to appear for the relief of the afflicted family at Atooi without employing such feeble instruments as we are. Mar. 6th. Still looking for our way to be cleared. Mar. 7th. Two more whaleships have anchored. of something like hope. Again we seize hold Mar. 8th. A letter is handed Mr. B. from Rev. Mr. Morse, Nantucket, dated August 8th, 1821. And what does it say? "I am looking out a passage for 4 or 8 recruits to your mission. Hope to obtain a conveyance in a new ship of 350, which will sail in early part of October." Conceive what are our feelings! Mr. B. steps lightly over the plain, to call on - 68 - �Capt. Chase, the bearer of the letter, introduced by Mr. M. to our "friendly notice, as a worthy m a n ."And are helpers on the way! 0, may they come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ, pro­ viding helpers indeed! Who are they? Those with whom we have taken sweet counsel and walked to the house of God in company? That is among the first inquiries, but not the most weighty. Do they come harnessed for a post like this? There is the weight of the questions. But God alone can fit them and usMar. 9th. The same spirit which roved when the apostles preached Jesus Christ, is still to be found. Today, Thomas H. was seized by his hair and with a menacing fist threatened with death, if he should, any more, be found preaching to the natives in that name. He made a calm but firm reply, came home, related the circumstances, took his dinner, and went as usual to speak to his countrymen. Gov. Adams left this place yesterday, for Owyhee, taking an Otaheiton youth, who has been his constant attendant during his resi­ dence here. He takes, also, slate and pencil, pens, paper, and the Owyhee Spelling Book, so far as it is out of press. The youth mentioned, he will look to as his teacher. Mar. 10th. Thomas met the same gentleman that used him so ill, yesterday, in the same place. No violence was offered his person, but his heart was most deeply pained by hearing blasphemous words against the great and eternal Jehovah. A sailor called, this evening, to talk upon the subject of religion. It was indeed good to hear anyone, out of our own circle, speak experi­ mentally of the Christian warfare. This is a rare comfort. I do not think of more than two cases where we could have enjoyed such conversa­ tion since we left America. Happy day, when the sight of a vessel approaching the shores, shall be the signal for us to prepare to enter­ tain the friends of the Lord! Mar. 11th. Kamamaloo has sent us a whole piece of cloth to be made up for her in shirts. Saturday has made the request, desiring also that one or more of us would call to take her directions. I went down with Sister M., found her swinging in her cot, where she desired us to take a seat. A servant kept the swing in motion, while we chatted quite familiarly. We proposed that the cloth be made into gowns rather than shirts, but she preferred the latter as they were so much more comfortable; adding, that when she resumed the palopola she would wear gowns with us. We expressed the wish that that might be soon, when she, as usual, regretted that her unsettled state deprived her of that pri­ vilege. The sun was setting, we told her our Sabbath was near and we must return. She then assured us that she was our friend, passed the country salutation of joining noses with us, sent respects to the sisters, with aroha to the kaeka, and retired. Mar. 12th. Busy at work for the queen, but no door open to Atooi. Mar. 13th. Two brigs and two schooners approached the bay. They are the vessels of the nation; but whether they will help us, we cannot tell. Mr. B. has gone to make inquiries. - 69 - �Evening. One sail proves to be the schooner in part engaged on the 27th. It will require two days to discharge her freight, then we may hope to embark. Mar. 14th. The school which I commenced with such interest, has, today, been presented for examination. The seat of a spectator, in a school room, and with a school where hours of laborious diligence have passed, could not be thought, with all my partiality for the teachers chair, a very pleasant one. Yet such has been mine. On my return to this place, last November, it appeared t.o be my privilege to engage again, with all my might, in the concerns of the school. It is not as evidently my duty to resign it, for the present, and attend to other calls. Since allowed the place of an hireling in so glorious and so good a masters employ, it would ill become me to dictate as to the kind of service I would perform. Part of the morning was spent in calling upon the queen, chiefesses, and I took with me one garment which we had completed for Kamamaloo. I did not find her as when we called last Saturday. She was engaged, with a party, under a small booth, by the king's door at a game of whist. Money was spread upon the mats upon wtoich the company were seated. Cards engrossed their attention, while the nod of cold civility was all they could bestow upon us. My long walk in the sun had caused some fatigue; but too many attendants surrounded to admit our having a seat under cover. Seeing that little prospect but that of standing as idle specta­ tors of a vain amusement, we, without any formality, took our leave. As I stood and looked upon the sable group of ignorant, unconcerned, yet precious immortals, thought of their indifference to the message of eternal mercy, and their entire devotions, not only to vain ..feat to sen­ sual delights, my spirit seemed to faint within me. The falling tear was all the remonstrance I could make. We went next to the house of Tamoree and Kahoomanoo. The latter, with some of her women and one or two chiefs, were engaged in the same manner as the company we had left. She appeared as if pleased to see us, and giving a pleasant aroha, beckoned me to recline upon the pillow which supported her breast, as she lay upon her stomach. This is the ordinary reclining posture, whether engaged in conversation, or at their various amusements. Frequently we find them thus, at their meals. To form anything like a picture in your mind you must imagine the dark skin exhibited from above the middle of the waist, and bodies as corpulent as any perhaps you ever beheld. We sat with them a while and we turned to the house of the king. We found him within, well dressed, sitting in a large, elegant Canton chair, and in his sober mind. 0 , that this solemn warning, in his late sudden illness, might make a pause in his wild career, such as should be done in the same way. Still intent at her cards, without rising she gave me first one arm, then the other; but as the garment went on it appeared that we had not made sufficient allowance for her large shoulders, and saying, "Pelekea--hamo" (too close) cast off. She shuffled her cards, allowing me the satisfaction of knowing some alterations were needed. I bade her aroha and took my leave, searching anew for a willingness to be servant of all, if by any means we might gain some. We made several other calls, and returned in season for the examination. - 70 - �Mar. 15th. We are told the schooner will be ready to said at five this afternoon. I can hardly realize that our way is open. What will be the result is wholly unknown to us. I find my heart trembling more than I could desire, since so well satisfied that duty calls us to go. The time is past in which we were desired to be there, but still they may much need our aid. 0, for a heart, that can always trust in GODI Besides the unpleasant circumstances of leaving my dear school, of leav­ ing my room and closet (comforts which for near a year, had been almost wholly denied us, and which were now finished for our use the day we locked our trunk for Atooi), besides this unwelcome thought of being from the station at the interesting hour when our friends and helpers arrive, of beating again the rough waves, tossed in small native vessels, exposed to the variable wind of this month; I find my courage shaken by the fact that the schooner in her last trip, lost two anchors, had her commander set on shore, and is now for our service with but one small anchor, no other commander than Thomas Hopoo and so seamen of experience save one transient white sailor. It is thought that there if no particular hazard in our embarking under these circumstances; but, my dear sisters, it is with a tearful eye, some moments of this day, that I cast my eye around this inviting room, then upon my sweet little Sophia, then upon my beloved friend, and think upon the uncertainty that rests upon the night before us. Our covenant, God has been our Helper in days that are past; 0, may our hearts ever abide in Him! Mar. 16th. Atooi. It was my intention to have made no date in my journal during my stay at Atooi, if permitted to arrive there to the aid of those in distress. But I can scarcely forbear a record, in few words, of mercies in our safe passage, comfortable landing, and truly seasonable arrival. Being able to speak of such favor, today, my mind passes over, as not worthy to be named, the fatigue and priva­ tions of the short passage. The mother's heart was somewhat pained for little Sophia, who with her parents, suffered seasickness, and with them neither ate a morsel nor a drink of any kind from 4 o'clock in the afternoon, yesterday, till the same hour today; excepting, perhaps, half a jill of sour milk after we anchored and one bit of bread taken in the morning, and thrown immediately up. Her lodging, in the tossing bark, was upon her mamma's bosom, who herself, had not a SDace suffi­ cient to lay, comfortably, her side and one arm, while the faces of both were within 20 inches of deck, covered as it was, in that place, with cockroaches so numerous as to admit of their being scooped up by the handful. But the joy and surprise felt, when, from the canoe which came off after we anchored, we learned the mission family were well, can hardly be told. The feelings with which I met the sisters can be more easily imagined than expressed. We can neither save life, nor secure from distress; but we all desire, with grateful hearts, to adore that gracious hand which hath brought us safely and seasonably hither. Mar. 17th. With tears did Sister Nancy enter my room, this morning to tell me Mrs. W. was ill. We have been allowed, however, to hear a precious discourse from Deut. 33, 27. Mar. 18th. A song of praise is in our dwelling. A little immortal is added to our number. Mrs. W. is the mother of a fine son. As the day dawned I sought the pillow, and found a little sleep between that and breakfast time. - 71 - �Mar. 19th. The events of this day have been such that I can scarcely forbear taking my pen - my interruptions are too many - I need not say my cares are many. Mr. B. will give a faithful record of the day. Joy and sorrow have been, alternately, depicted on each countenance. New orders from Tomoree, at the Windward, much increase the family and the school. The grateful heart and the cheerful countenance were felt and seen on every side, when suddenly, our little schooner is stranded on the rocks before our door! Mar. 21st. We have much noise and much anxiety of mind. Two of the three hundred men are before our house employed night and day, in efforts to draw the schooner from the rocks to dry land. All is unavail­ ing. There is not sufficient strength of men or cables. Mar. 23rd. My situation, through the goodness of God, is far from distressing; but I think it may be termed perplexing. Besides the new­ born infant, we have, in this shell of habitation, three little ones, the eldest of whom is not one year and a half old - one mother confined another expecting every day to be so - her babe, though a patient little thing, so afflicted with boils as to require the most careful handling the eldest babe of the other, when crying, holds its breath so badly, that it is not unfrequently the case that its animal life appears ex­ tinct - the eyes of my own dear little daughter, which, when well, sparkle to sweetly, are not so sore, that for half an hour, or more, after she has waked in the morning it is total darkness for her; besides this we are watching for her eye teeth, for the many symptoms which denote their approach. My Otaheiton on which I depend for working has been sick for several days. With all, a group of heathen children are in the midst of us needing care. I cannot be sufficiently thankful for the measure of health I enjoy mysj*df - it is excellent. My mind is saved from any­ thing like gloom, and I never felt that I had more reason to exclaim, "What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits!" Mar. 24th. Mrs. W. has had a very sick day. The most constant, laborious, yea, and experienced nursing, with skillful medical care, has been, and is needed. The two latter is not in our power to give. But God can bless our weak endeavor. We scarcely know to what to impute this sudden attack. She has been more disposed to consider herself out of danger than would have been desirable the first week. Mar. 25th. subsided. The alarming symptoms in the case of Mrs. W. gradually Mar. 26th. For the last two nights, I have had the sole care of the infant. It was with much joy we found we could give it the breast of its mother this morning. The little thing had a restless night probably in consequence of the unfitness of its new ailment to the tender stomach. Mar. 27th. A scene of awful grandeur was displayed, last night, in a thunderstorm arising at sea. It struck our minds the more solemnly, as it is a scene we seldom witness. The thunder and lightning, since our residence at these islands, will not compare with what is usually experienced during the summer months at home. Last night, the ocean foamed and roared, while the lightning seemed, at times, to wrap its - 72 - �vast expanses of water in one general blaze. But little of it was directly felt on shore. I stood with Mr. B. who held the dear little Sophia, for some time, in front of the house, gazing with solemn awe. Like mites, upon a little eminence in the great Pacific, still a mere speck amid the worlds which rolled above those terrific clouds upon which we gazed, trembling and afraid, the soul made search for the cover of his wing who has most graciously, most condescendingly said, "I will never leave thee nor forsake thee." Mar. 28th. Mrs. W. is slowly recovering. Little Sophia and Sarah are considerably relieved from their complicated troubles. My strength and courage remain. Mar. 29th. We have hears, today, from the family at Woahoo. They begin to be quite apprehensive for the safety of the schooner and those who embarked in her; as Thomas was expected to have made but three days stay at this place. They must be still more anxious before they can hear. Mar. 30th. Two years, this day, Owhyhee's lofty mountains first rose to our view - a day long to be remembered. Mar. 31st. Sabbath. Mr. B's discourse was adapted to the present interesting anniversary. This dear friend has been favored with very uniform health. Last night, he suffered severely from colic, but was enabled to preach today. Apr. 1st. This afternoon our eyes were attracted toward the sea. "Sail ho!" It was soon ascertained to be a schooner bearing English colors. There were many queries upon our tongues. I said,"She is from Otaheite." My enquiring companions quite laughed at my being so ready to believe what I wished. It was smilingly remarked that it would most probably prove to be from some port of the earth, and with little pa­ tience we might soon learn. N. and I turned our concerns within; when shortly, the brethern steeped in, introducing Capt. Brown, directly from Otaheite, who immediately informed us that the vessel he commanded was committed to him in charge, as a present from the English government to the king of the Sand. Islands - that it was built at Port Jackson and sailed from the Soc. Islands, in company with a cutter bearing to these shores the deputies from the London Missionary Society to the missionary stations at those islands, with one of the Taheiton missionaries and four natives of the island designed to be left on the return of the vessel at the Marquesan, to begin work of spreading the gospel there. Imagine how we listened! We shortly after assembled for the observance of the monthly concert, calling upon our souls for praise and thanks­ giving to the great Head of the Church. April 2nd. We have intelligence again from W. by the ship Balona, Capt. G. who also brought letters from Mr. B's brother in Nantucket. Rehoreho and many of his chiefs attended public worship last Sabbath. Apr. 3rd. The Becket arrives from W. She will stay some days at this island, when, if the Lord will, we take passage for the little spot rendered pleasant by the appellation home. The delay in the case of Mr. K. is many days past the widest calculation. Were she in the state of Mrs. W. we should eagerly embrace the opportunity of returning - 73 - �in the Eng. Sch. which sails tomorrow. The expected visit from the English deputation and the Taheiton missionaries seizes hold of our minds. It engaged my thoughts much during the last night. When, some months since, I first saw a notice of the contemplated deputation from the Lon. Soc. I felt an earnest desire that their steps might be directed here also. We could all desire Mr. B. to wait upon them, during their stay and to gether from them such information as we have long desired. But the time of their arrival, their continuance, and all the circum­ stances of it will not be left to him, but directed by unerring Wisdom. That should be, it is enough. Apr. 4th. The schooner sailed for Woahoo. Thomas took passage in her. Four whaleships touched at the island. The captains all took tea with us. We received letters again from the former accompanied by one from Canton, written by W. Oliphant, on Amer. Mer. to Mr. Bingham. It breathed the spirit of one united to u§ by the closest bond, and was more comforting than even his present which accompanied it to the mission of the value of something more than four hundred dollars. Apr. 5th. I have experienced pleasure, today, in seeing and con­ versing with one whom I knew at home. This was Roll and Geltson. He was grown and much altered; but his features I recognized; and we could talk together of Westfield, of Mr. and Mrs. Bates, etc. He had seen that beloved spot and those dear friends many months since I had. He was the bearer also of a long and affectionate letter from Mrs. B. The vessel sailed toward night. If life be spared, I may hope to see him, and write by him on his return, at the expiration of five or six months. We have waited upon the commanders of the four ships at our tables three meals successively. All went on with more ease than could have been ex­ pected, considering our circumstances. It has occasioned a little fati­ gue, and it would seem more might be anticipated before morning. The gentlemen slept, last night, at the house of G. Tamoree. Apr. 6th. A violent storm, this afternoon, from sea, alarmed for the safety of the Brig which was anchored in the bay, TaDoola manned a single canoe in the midst of the storm, and with her men, pushed off over the raging surf and rolling waves, to assist in getting it out to sea. We had stood some time, watching, with much anxiety, the endangered vessel, fearing every moment the anchor would lose its hold, and the violent wind drive it upon the rocks, before our eyes. But to our as­ tonishment, she succeeded not only in reaching the vessel, but also in getting it out of the bay into the open sea. The tempest shortly sub­ sided and a pleasant setting sun greeted our eyes. Apr. 8th. It is unnecessary to say that our thoughts, at this time, are much at Woahoo. But all will be for the best. (A/ Apr. 10th. Another little immortal is added to our number. Sister M. is the mother of a second daughter. Mother and babe were carried safely through the hour of peril and are now quietly at rest. Now should our hearts rejoice in GOD our deliverer our supporter! We have now, in his holy providence five little ones committed to our care in this family, the eldest of which is not yet eighteen months. Mrs. W. is able to take care of herself and babes; but you will not expect much in my journal. I have my name up as a good nurse, and I am assiduous not to lose it. - 74 - / �Apr. 12th. I found my patient considerably ill, this morning. We hope it is nothing more than what is termed milk-fever. Apr. 13th. The babe has nourishment, and the mother appears quite released from distresses of yesterday. Had not Mr. R. a talent of being useful in various ways, quite above the ordinary stamp, I hardly know how I should do with all this family, this nursery and these children. Sores are numerous. My own dear babe is now pretty well and makes her­ self quite happy. Little Sarah is a sweet child, and tho still affliqted with boils, is very patient. Apr. 14th. Sabbath. God has granted to us a peculiarly privileged Sabbath. We have been allowed to come to the table of our Lord - have enjoyed a solemn discourse from the words "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints," with particular reference to the death of our dearly beloved and venerated friend and patron, Dr. Worcester; and have also been permitted to dedicate the infants in baptism. Cares have not disturbed my mind so much as I apprehended they might; but wearied nature seems somewhat exhausted, tonight. Apr. 15th. I would be as impossible as useless to enumerate the things which engaged my attention today; but I have been very happy in all. The nursery does well. Apr. 16th. In nursing Nancy I feel something of the pleasure of attending upon a sister. My own dear Sisters! May they never find the want of care and tenderness beyong what Sybil could bestow. 0 her heart would delight to have her hand administer to them in such interesting days! But, oh, as heirs of the kingdom will not angels administer to them, sent by their gracious Savior! Dear Sisters, how righ, how abun­ dant our consolations! Let us bless God and give ourselves, with all our powers, to him. Apr. 17th. By economy in time I have now the prospect of some leisure moments. I thought this morning I should take up my pen to address our dear Mrs. Bartlett, but one little thing has followed another, and night comes on without one line written. April 18th. Have had much pleasure today, in calling to mind the commencement and progress of that most tender friendship with those dear friends, Mr. and Mrs. B. - comforted with the thought that it should know no termination. Apr. 19th. The second anniversary of our landing on heathen shores. We have sought to call to mind our mercies, our unworthiness, our obli­ gations and our dependence. But, oh, how feeble, how poor our attempts! Apr. 20th. Supper ended and the house in readiness for the Sabbath, I walked out with Mr. B. and little S. on the beach. The sun was setting, three large ships were approaching the bay on one hand, while on the other at a distance, we descried a little speck on the horizon which proved to be a Brig in which we expect to sail, returning from Onehow. This vessel left here eight days since, with word that it would return in two or three - take in her provisions and sail immediately for Waohoo. We need much patience to have any concern with the people. Have been - 75 - �reading this evening, some in Brainard's Life - could much desire tfjat the spirit of what we have read, and not life's perplexing care, should fill our breast through this sacred rest. We have joined, in the con^ cert with our brethern at Woahoo, in singing and prayers, with special reference to the arrival of our expected helpers. Apr. 22nd. The whaleships anchored yesterday. The three commanders and two seamen attended public worship with us. The two latter we found had hope in Christ. We learned that the Eng. Brig arrived some days since, at Woahoo - the ship also from Nantucket, mentioned by Rev. Mr. Morse, with letters, but without missionaries. We have no prospect of getting away under five or six days - we may be a week on our passage probably the visitors will then be gone. But the Lord's time will always be our best time. I am continually repeating that - I should realize it too. With great delight I had seized hold of the mere possi­ bility of enjoying among others at these islands, a visit from the contemplated deputation. I know all will be right. April. 23rd. Our baggage is all on board the Brig Becket, and ourselves in readiness to embark at sunset. Did the friend who some­ times used to urge Sybil from her chamber, see her now embarking the sixth time in one year, with her effects, her husband, and her little one, and on board a crowded, tossing vessel, and hear her say that during the most of this period that she had been so situated as scarcely to be able to shut her own door about her; they would rejoice to know also that as the day has been, so," in some good measure, so has been the strength. I need make no comment upon the labors, the anxieties, and the interests, of the last seven weeks. We leave the family comfortable--so much so that brother R. will accompany us to W. To leave things orderly here-to make provision for passage--to wait upon the company that has been calling for two or three days, from the whale ships at anchor, with many things not to be named, has required some effort. Apr. 28th. Woahoo. Once more are wte, in the good providence qf GOD, safely landed on this island. Our passage was shorter than ordinary but extremely fatigueing. Two hundred natives of various rank with their calabashes of water, fish, and poi filled the deck, by day and by night, while the small cabin below was filled to overflowing, and the sea so rough that it was impossible to secure a mattress, above or below, from being soaked with salt water. Mr. B., and Mr. R., William and Sophia were very seasick. I had Somoo to bring things to my hand, but none to take my child by day or by night. The last hours her dear papa did hold her, at different seasons for some length of time. Before it was im­ possible for him to make the least exertion without putting it wholly out of his power to attend to anything but his own stomach. You can hardly conceive of seasickness. Not a dish of food was prepared while we were on board. Our captain was a white man, but whether he ate fish and poi with natives or ate not at all, we could not tell. But we were graciously supported under all, and last evening, anchored in safety, having been inside of the harbor from early light. Such was our dis­ tressing period on board, and such our desire to secure what remained of the visit of our newly arrived Christian friends, if so favored as to find that they had not yet embarked that we could hardly think of remaining there through the night. The brig was but poorly furnished with boats; but one was after a time, provided for us; and leaving our - 76 - �baggage behind, we took our dear little treasure, and stepped down into it. Seldom have I realized a sense of danger more than I did after I was seated in the boat. It was night - there were breakers on either side of the entrance into the harbor, and constant bailing out was neces­ sary to keep our boat from filling. Tho I desired to rest upon the gracious hand so constantly outstretched for our protection, I trembled and was afraid. But no breakers dashed upon us - no collecting waters were suffered to injure us - we reached the shore quietly - were imme­ diately joined by Bro. L, who was then engaged in mooring a boat he had just obtained from one of the ships in port, for the purpose of sending to our aid. We saw the Eng. Cutter among the vessels, and learned that we might expect to greet our missionary friends with our family. Shall I go on further to describe the reception, the refreshment, the rest of the weary travellers! Imagination may supply the lack of words. Oh, I thought how sweet will be that rest when the home-brought voyager of life's stormy seas shall have reached that glorious mansion, where, with his blessed Saviour, and the redeemed company, gathered from all nations, kindreds and tongues, he shall forever dwell! August 9th, 1822. Fourteen or fifteen weeks of such deep interest to the mission as any perhaps since its commencement, have passed without a single date from my journal, or a single letter to a friend. In this period I have not been laid aside by sickness, nor disqualified by bodily or mental distress. Every day have I shared GOD's favors richly, have every day been permitted to contribute my might of labor and influence in this missionary field. I have suffered privation - been familiar with noise and bustle and seasons of fatigue and exhaustion. But very few have been the moments, and I believe none the hours in which my spirits have sunk and darkness rested on my mind. GOD is gracious to me, my sisters, unworthy, deeply unworthy as I am. Help me to praise Him. To give a just view of the present state of things, with anything like an outline of the past, cannot be done under present circumstances. I could much desire it and have made much effort for it. But little will be communicated by anyone, at this time, though the opportunity is considered a particularly favorable one. For a few weeks past we have been allowed to witness what we have long ardently desired to see - the rulers with the people rising up to ask instruction at our hand. Though it is what we have so long sought, still it is so wonderful in our eyes, that it would almost seem that we dream, did not our exhausted natures, when we seek the pillow, testify that our labor, through the day, has been a reality. What particular means GOD has blessed to produce the new spring of feeling in the nation, we are not able to say. There has been a gradual increase of attention to the word preached for many months. I would not be understood as saying, by any means, now, that anything like the continuing influence of the Spirit appears operating in the hearts of sinners. It is a general desire, encouraged now by the king, for the first rudiments of instruction which fills our hand and encourages our hearts. There has been some, more or less disposed to be instructed, through the whole time of our residence here. Kamomoloo herself, though there were neither king nor chiefs to unite with her, except Adams at Owhyhee, for several weeks has made desirable progress in the Owhyhean Spelling Book, and alsp in writing. There has been sufficient to encourage us all our way: while - 77 - �yet we desired, yea, and do most earnestly desire, to see still greater things. A train of providences at once singular, and in many respects trying has detained our missionary visitors here until the present tiime. This may, perhaps, be considered as having an important bearing upon the present state of things. We have found a very valuable assistant in Mr. Ellis, the missionary from Nuohine, in our attempts at the language; while from the great similiarity between the Taheiton language and this, he was able in a very few weeks to address the people in public, in their own tongue. Auna, a native chief of H. with his wife, designed, when they left the Soc. Isles, as teachers to the Marqueson Isles, at the request of Kohoomanoo and Tomoree accompanied them in a late tour around a considerable part of Owhyhee. This tour was rendered particu­ larly interesting by the burning of the war gods, which had been stored away in dens and caves of the mountains. These, at the order of K. in different places, were brought forward and burned in their sight. Nothing appeared directly to result from Auna's accompanying them, tho it would seem, that his regular observance of the Sabbath - his morning and evening sacrifice, at which they often attended, with many such things, could not be without their influence. They returned, pleasant toward the mission, but not disposed to observe the Sabbath or attend public worship. Sabbath before last, she went, near the hour of public worship, in the morning, with a very large train, four miles or more, to spend the day in their favorite amusement of playing in the surf. This was done though they had been apprised of the approach of the Sabbath and of preaching in their own tongue. At the close of the service in the afternoon, Mr.B. went with Nopoo to Wititee, where they had gone with the hope of being able to preach to them there. We had some fears as to the result; but they were successful - a regular meet­ ing was held in the evening when a good number were disposed to listen to the words of eternal life. Every day of that week, which was the one preceeding this, brought with it events of deep import. Tuesday Cox who has always appeared friendly, came publicly forth and declared his intention of having himself and his people become regular pupils sent immediately for books and a teacher and a teacher and with a re­ quest that a religious meeting be held at his house in the evening. Thislhas been done every evening since, with family prayer in the morning. Tuesday he formally addressed his sister Kohoomanoo, on the subject, proposing to her that she also come openly forward and declare herself in favor of the instruction of her people. Thursday the subject was in serious agitation. Friday, the king, with several of his favorites, made us a visit. Saturday he sent for books, expressing his readiness to receive regular instruction. Sabbath, king, queens, chiefs, and people filled the house of GOD. Monday, Krimokoo declared his intention of having all about him furnished with books. Tuesday Kohoomanoo took hold of the alphabet - learned six letters. She had all along so en­ tirely rejected the idea of learning herself, that I could scarcely believe the reality of my enrollment while leaning upon her pillow and asking her the name of this and the other letter. She is very busy in preparing for a visit to Atooi, but has, through the week, requested frequent calls for instruction. Little William B., cleanly dressed, goes regularly, twice a day, at the request of Kaahoomanoo, and Tomoree, to remain by them two or three hours at a time to assist them to read when they feel disposed. When he reaches the door, they often say, well our little kumu (teacher) is come. There is great demand for every scholar that has been under instruction. I have felt a reward this - 78 - �week for months of labor with that little school, though some times it has appeared so trifling, in comparison with what we wanted to be doing. You will receive much verbal information from Capt. Decoven the bearer of this. He has been to us a pleasant friend during his stay here, and has rendered many important favors. He has taken a stand which but few have taken with respect to the mission. From us, and from our Christian friends he is entitled to every sincere thanks. I find a pleasure in thinking that if prospered in his voyage and allowed to reach his home, (Middleton, Conn.) he will in a few months be in the midst of many very dear to me. I must stop my pen, for the hour has arrived in which Capt. D. was to sail. Dear, beloved, sisters, adieu. Most affectionately your, S. M. Bingham P.S. Aug. 10th, 1822. Woahoo. Kamomaloo comes in - gives a kiss and bids me give aroha to sisters and dear friends. Aroha to the good people. She exchanges little notes with me almost every day. Oct. 1st, 1822. Another opportunity offers of sending to America. Since April last, a blank appears in my journal, affording nothing as in times past for dear sisters at home. The 10th of Aug. I sent by Capt. Decoven, ship America, by the way of Canton, 16 pages, including the period from Feb. 2 to April 28. To this was added rather by way of letter, about four pages, as a kind of summary of intervening space between April and Aug. I intended to have inserted that in my book kept at home, with minutes of what I had forwarded, hoping also to have kept up regular dates from that time, as I had formerly done. But such was the state in which some was transcribed, and the remainder most hastily penned, sometimes without a table, sometimes, in order to secure a moment, seated in some little spot where the heat was oppressive, pre­ paring at the same time communications for Taheite, for which place our Christian visitors were expecting to leave us; in short, such was the state of things when making ready the parcel, and such the pressure of concerns in the weeks and days that succeeded, that nothing was preserved arid but little remembered. I may mistake as to what I sent. I could wish in the next communication made me there might be the number of letters, with their dates, and the pages of journal which have been received mentioned for my satisfaction. Oct. 2nd. The Parthian, Capt. Brewster, arrived, last evening 117 days from Boston - a shorter passage than had been made since our arrival. This morning we had the pleasure of opening a small parcel, containing the late number of the Herald, the Report, and a short letter from the Board, informing us of a box of letters, pamohlets, etc., put on board a schooner, for us, the day before. We shall look with some interest when we hear the cry "sail ho! 1 Oct. 3rd. Since the dates, through the summer have been omitted, and the letters sent in Aug. relate almost wholly to things of general concern; I could desire to give my sisters a short sketch which should enable them to trace with me more distinctly, the domestic path of those days and weeks. The last of ADril we returned from Atooi - found the Miss. Dep. with Mr. Ellis and seven Taheitons, with our family. I have in several places, though feebly, expressed the rich pleasure we experienced in finding them still here, and something left for us, of their highly interesting visit. At that time they anticipated a stay - 79 - �of only a few days, but a train of providences following, forced their residence with us till Aug. 22. The continuance with us we considered a smile upon the mission. In it we had daily much personal enjoyment. Situated as we were, in our domestic concerns, we had also some - I would not say trials. If I could, I would give you a hasty picture, and you might find a name for what I would express. r r'"tu Y 7 • h- - Four distinct families, united in one, all having children - all having infants, with eighteen or twenty native children divided among them, two native youths, Thomas and NonCrei, and one young man, Mr. Harwood, from New England, constituted, at that time, the mission family at this station. One framed house, containing five rooms, 12 ft. by 12 ft. above and below, with some unfinished space not inclosed in rooms, with a stone room and eating room on the cellar ground, was the habitation in which the four families dwelt, and in which they sought to make their truly welcome guests. One of the five rooms was considered as necessary for common resort, for conversation, for the discussion of language, to receive company which was often calling, to attend morning and evening prayer etc. Four rooms were left in which to place the beds of the eight parents and their little ones, and accomodate the gentlemen, two of the three desiring separate beds. Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain they quit their room, and with mats, contrived a little apartment above, from the opening there left unfurnished, where they spread their bed, and disposed of their children where some of them lodged before, in the space without. Joining their apartment, one of the same size and struc­ ture is fitted to accomodate Mr. H. with his lodgings, and various tools for repairing watches, etc. for the public good. On the opposite end of the house was the pretty room, done off, last fall, for Mr. B. and myself. This, in the bustle of the family, we considered our home. When fin­ ished, we had had the comfort of it two or three weeks, and then left it, to go to the relief of the family at A. This, on our return, we were happy to appropriate to the accomodation of Mr. Bennet, while Mr. ~%yreman and Ellis had their beds in Mr. C's room below. The day after we arrived, I spent the forenoon in making the chamber very nice, - put up the toilette, white curtains at the two windowst etc. - made a disposition of Mr. Bennett's many trunks and books, removing our own from the room and closet, and shut the door, happy that it was in our power to make so comfortable, such a visitor. All seems settled now, but Mr. B. and S. Where is the spot for them? They have learned to do with little, and will not require much. We were well accomodated with bedsteds, having, the week before, received six good ones from America. One of these was put up in the opening that yet remained in the upper half­ story, - the two ends appropriated as has been shown. The roof was low, but a field-bedsted could stand, and still a comfortable passway between it and the head of the stairs. I hung up my curtains, (this comfort was wisely and kindly provided when I left W.) adding to those of the bed, the little it required to make out the apartment, inclosing a small win­ dow, between the roof and the floor, of six panes of glass, where I could set one or two trunks and have room left to sit down. Attached to this was a small spot which was under the roof, half the length of the ceiled-room: but this contained all the medical stores of the mission; still it was a help, for I could put some things there. This was our home, through the summer. There was noise about us, it may be well supposed - a family of six young children, from which nothing separated but curtains and mats, a gentleman's room on one hand, where company, - 80 - �native and foreign, were often calling; two servants, up and down stairs, faithfully attending - a goldsmith's shop on the other, drawing company of some kind, every day. The chests of the families below, containing clothing and bedding, were stored here somewhere, calling them often above - my own little one to be managed, with three native children, all together called for patience and prudence, to sustain the character of good neighbors. Yet here we could all have been comparatively com­ fortable had it not been for the burning sun of June and July being upon the roof and unclapboarded sides of the house. I would here say, we seldom, at any time of the year, suffer from the heat, if not exposed to the firect rays of the sun. There is uniformly a breeze, sufficient to render the air agreeable. But the house so thin, the exclusion from the air such, that the heat was very uncomfortable - and it was favor­ able for us that our engagements called us out most of the day. Thus were we located. But our health was Dreserved, in a good measure, and our minds rendered comfortable and happy - some plans of usefulness were devised, and, I trust, through grace assisting, some feeble praises offered to our Divine Benefactor for his unfailing mercies. But ways and means must be devised, and labor done that so many might be fed, each day, with food convenient for them. On our return from Atooi, Mrs. L. superintended the domestic concerns, though hardly able to keep about, from the great exertion she had made, but more par­ ticularly exhausted in consequence of a walk several miles back into the country, and no rest on her return. Mrs. C., having a care of the washing and ironing of the voyage, with the daily change of the visit­ ing gentlemen - her husband feeble - one or two children ill, located upstairs, felt it difficult to have the care of the cellar kitchen. I was exceedingly wearied by the peculiar hardships of my Dassage up, after the labor at A., and hardly seemed fit to undertake business to which I was so much unaccustomed. In two or three days, Mrs. L. gave up, and took her bed. Mrs. C. felt it her duty, rather than mine, to take the place below. She kept it teh or twelve days, when Mr. C. had a most violent attack of the rheumatism and required her whole atten­ tion. Mrs. L. had commenced a new term in my school, committed to her care when I left it for Atooi, and considered it desirable to her feel­ ings to close the quarter. There was no alternative - my duty was plain - I went Delow - stood at the nelm, and, exceDt a few of the first days of my labor, had the care of seeing that fifty were fed with some­ thing, three times a day. The morning I commenced, Mr. Whitney, with his family, came up from Atooi, making the fifth family in one. You will be ready to say, if there be a spot for them, they have come at the right moment. But being in a new olace with two children, who both cried all the time, I never looked for her out of the chamber (Mr. and Mrs. C. on the arrival of Mr. W. went into one of the old straw houses) only at meals, and perhaps stay half through and perhaps not come at all. I stood it thirteen days and hooed to have nersevered, but the fears of my kind husband were alarmed - change must be made for the school, if for a little while. Mr. C. and Mrs. L. did now, neither of them, leave their room. I listened - went into the school - Mrs. T. took the post - stood it five days and said some other way must be de­ vised. Mrs. L. too, now seriously needed a nurse. Mr. H. was then prevailed upon to try the kitchen for a month. During this month, GOD was Pleased graciously to restore prostrates health and strenath, in a good degree, so that less difficulty was found in managing, after that. - 81 - �As to things to put up a t^ble, we sometimes had beef, pork, fish, potatoes, butter, cheese, flour, sugar, and sometimes we were destitute of all of them, and of the most of them at a time; but whatever might have been the fare, a bystander would have pronounced it, generally, a cheerful meal. Tho we sometimes wrought hard and fared coarsely, yet GOD was pleased to allow no calamity to befall us; but give us, daily, the hope that we were strengthening each other's hands in holding up the standard, which, in his kind providence, had been erected in this distant land. To make the picture true, very many bright, pleasant spots should be Dut in, but my pages are lengthening, and I will only add now, that not withstand all these things,,those four months were a very interesting part of our missionary life, and a period, I think, which will long be remembered with gratitude. Oct. 4th. Spent the afternoon, with Mr. B. at the king's working with the queen's women, upon another silk gown for her; while she has been indicting and penning under Mr. B.'s care, a letter to my dear sister Whiting. We have done much sewing for this summer. A silk gown will last but little while, and she has an increasing desire for dress. She, and some others, much wish to have bonnets - this is a pleasant circumstance to us. The inquiry has sometimes been made, in our letters, what could be sent as presents that would please these waihines. If a less value is set upon leghorn bonnets, than formerly, in America, I think a little money collected for miss, purposes, might be well laid out in purchasing three or four. PerhaDS there are some who have them to lay aside - they would be very acceptable, but must be quite large. Indeed, I have hinted to the queen, that perhaps some of the good ladies in America since she was attending to the palapala, would probably send her one. Considering that, I would here request, that if it could easily be done, one, at least, might be sent by an early conveyance. As soon as I can have a green one, I shall present mine where I think it will do the most good; tho three years wear, or more, has somewhat defaced it. Since I made the request, last fall, for several things for myself, I have sometimes thought that I took more liberty in naming this and the other thing, than my necessi­ ties warranted; for tho they would be found pleasant, I am yet comfort­ able without them. But I knew many who esteemed it a high satisfaction to assist the distant laborer, by contributing things for comfort when they could; I am but a feeble one among those laborers; still, I am ready to believe that some would find a pleasure in remembering arid comforting me as such; and, also, as, Sybil, their friend and sister too. With those feelings I named several things that occured to my mind, with great freedom. No one has any salary; but things are sent as the funds of the Board allow, and they think our necessities demand. But it is a heavy tax upon them to supply the means of procuring plain food for so many, at a place where every article of provision we con­ sume, is bought at a rate double to what it would cost in Boston. Much of our daily support will probably be sent us by ships from Boston and Nantucket, especially as it can so often come to us without freight. GOD has hitherto opened the hearts of commanders of vessels, so, as at times, to cause our stock of comforts to be rich. I do not know that an anxious thought, as to future support in a comfortable way, is ever on my mind. If we trust in the Lord, and do good, we have GOD's promise that we shall dwell in the land and be fed. Some of our number, who had property, so disposed of what remained after fitting out, that they can - 82 - �send to their little banks as they have need. I cannot anticipate many wants that I think will be unsupplied; and when there is need of some particular things, I do think I shall feel a pleasant kind of freedom in naming them for the consideration of some to whom I would hope I was dear; who I know are dear to me; and to whom GOD has given liberally, while his cause is near their hearts and he allows them to aid it at home, not calling them into the rough and distant field. My mind will not receive the suggestion that the interest once felt for me will in time die away. If I obtain grace of the Lord to be found faithful among his servants, my friends, if his friends, will not forget me till they forget the blessed work for which I resigned them and many of the comforts, which, in my native land, GOD gave me. I think the subject never gives me the least uneasiness, nor has there been any time in which I could say, I thought I had misjudged as to what was duty in the disposal of the little sum I was allowed to call mine. I have never heard a word concerning it, but believe it will in some way, turn to good, in the sacred treasury. If the query has arisen in your minds, what is the view which S. takes of the subject now, you will here learn that it is precisely what it was at first. Oct. 5th. I might have mentioned in the preceeding date, when alluding to the things named as wanting, last fall, that I have been supplied with a very convenient writing-desk. Capt. Davis, on the ar­ rival of the Quill, made me a present of a very pretty one. It is indeed a thing I wanted, and it accommodates me exactly. Should a desk have been forwarded, it need not be regretted; for if you should see my dear husband, with his increasing papers of the language, writing three sermons a week, preparing one edition after the other for the press, writing to the other stations, to different members absent from this, to the chiefs in other parts of the islands, answering notes from white men and natives, every day, writing and transcribing the public journal - all the joint letters, with numerous letters to private friends, bringing in also a correspondence wtth almost every part of the earth to which ships go;and then look at his small writing desk - his one table and drawer, 2 ft. square, (which by the way is a very recent convenience) all overflowing with palapala, you would think that if there were the means with friends, or treasuries to purchase a desk, it might be well to have one. When, should the little daughter live and inherit any of her father's and mother's fondness for paper, something in which to keep it, and upon which to lay it, would be pleasant. These things I men­ tion, that you may think it all well if it is on the way. Should nothing have been done about it, you will let it be; assured that, with the late present, we find ourselves very comfortable. What I mentioned, in one of my letters, as having sent for to Canton, by putting the dollars sent me and a few Mr. B. had, together, we have received; so that he has a pleasant suit, and I a charming gown. Little S. is waiting for a bonnet I cannot afford the time to make one. She wears her little school bonnet and Mary Bates little red shoes, and has scarcely staid from meeting these three months or more. Her dress, otherwise is very simple - one plain gong, as she calls it - was there time for the needle, pantaloons should be an appendage. My thimble is gone and my spoons all lost but four little ones; I had but two large ones at first - they were quite a comfort, as I had so long been accustomed to that kind, but such has been our situation they have got away. Should I now and then, find one of some size or other with the mark of some dear friend and have my little house alone, which I believe must be in time, if life is spared, my tea and - 83 - �goat's milk, I think would be very sweet. Oct. 6th. My outward situation is very comfortable, at present my health is more than ordinarily good - my comfort in my sweet child, and in the best of husbands, is rich - my school of 20 regular scholars, was perhaps never better regulated, and the duties of it easier. It includes all the English scholars except two, and none others; who, with the Eng. learn to read and write their own language. To this, I give, this quarter, only my forenoons. I have always had school twice a day before. But I must take time for the language, and I must also, at present, avoid close confinement. Attention to the queen's and chief women with others, forms no small part of duty; so that the forenoons we deem a fair proportion for my school. Mrs. T. has a full school taken out of the old one, who came crowding in last quarter. T. Hopoo has an interesting school at the village - Nonoree has scholars and we hope tries to do what good he can. James Kahuha is ambitious and assists Mrs. T. in the school within the yard. I might have mentioned sooner than this the departure of the friend who spent the summer with Mr. C. and family, who are daily waiting a passage to America - that Mr. Ellis and family are expected from Nuahine to aid in the work here; but all these things you will, I hope, see officially, with reasons, etc. etc. The trial to Mr. and Mrs. C. is very great. There is no doubt they would rejoice to see it clearly their duty to pass their remaining days on miss, ground. His health is miserable, and then, such a family of children in the present state of the nation and mission! God will be pleased to guide every step of the way, in this important matter, we hope. I believe it has been with the greatest harmony, love, and tender feeling that the subject has been looked at hitherto. Tho it has been considered some time, it might have been still longer, without acting, perhaps, had there not have been such plain and decided advice on the part of those sent to advise and consult with missionaries. Mr. and Mrs. C. and the children are at present on a visit to Atooi. The Diss. left us for the S. I. on the 22 Aug. on board the Mermaid, the Cutter in which they came. The family at present is comparatively small. We anticipate with pleasure giving a welcome to our dear bro. Ellis, and his companion, who we already love. Mr. Tyreman and Bennet, if their lives are continued, after they have made the tour of the world, we are allowed to hope will receive the hand of Christian salutation from many of our dear friends in A. Let me here say my cheerfulness in all my work renders it all easy. My chamber has very many comfortable things about it, and is very pleasant to me. Before I am aware, my pen stands ready to run around it; but I should not dare to describe another room; an® so cannot tell you of the charming library, filling up the space over the toilette between the two windows, containing the nice books presented by particular friends - the white curtains within the windows, the latticed frame without, which, with a lattice in the door, admit a pleasant air, while they break the strong wind, and shield from the burning sun. A beautiful little mahogany work table, with trimmings, which the queen presented me and a new edition of the sofa, and some other convenient and pretty things, one of which is a beautiful tea-cady given me by Mr. Bennet, have all an appropriate place in this good room. I will just say, and I think this, in accomodations and pleasantness superior to any - 84 - �I ever called mine, - my partiality for my former chamber, notwithstand­ ing - and, surely, none before, except the little straw room, ever con­ tained anything, to me so rich, as husband and child. These are blessings loaned to me, a poor sinner, who, long ago, forfeited every claim to any favor; and no day, have shown that gratitude these mercies demand. If this heart clings to them too closely, it may be necessary they should be recalled. If GOD dealt with me as a child the same would be the case in the beloved land of my birth; and even then this half sanctified heart would stand exposed to the shafts of sorrow. I tell you of the mercies I enjoy, tho I can tell of no title to them; with great pleasure, happy to have it in my power to do away from the minds of my anxious, tender sisters, every thought, that my enjoyment, stranger as I am in this strange land, is, in any material degree, less than I could reason­ ably have expected through life's varied pilgrimmage, had my fleeting years passed in beloved America. Dear Sisters, love Sybil, do her all the good you can and never forget to pray for her, but do not weep over her as if she were unhappy. Oct. 7th. Oh, the sweet pleasures of this morning! The long, longlooked-for letters are received from my sisters. They bear the date of Oct. 1821, but they are rich with recitals of GOD's kind dealings toward them, Lucy's health improved - her beloved husband and little one spared to her - mercies many. Sophia raised from depressed spirits--rejoicing in a sweet babe - happy in one she believes the dearest of husbands, and what is more than all, desiring much to live to GOD. A - with the pros­ pect of being again with her sisters, in favored N. Eng. where her mis­ sionary feelings can be more indulged, and take more comfort in talking about Sybil. Am I thankful? May my heavenly Father, of his mercy, make me so. Oct. 8th. Yesterday I wrote to Sophia. I there mentioned the cir­ cumstance of the receipt of these letters - the occasion of the delay, etc. I have another, recently prepared, for Lucy. I shall direct both to Hartford, in the general deposit; begging the "pin money" saved for Sybil may be kept on hand for postage for the many, many sheets, so that each dear Sister absent, may share fully and quickly, in all, such as it is. Two conveyances are offered us, this week, by homeward-bound ships - one by Cape Good Hope - the other by Cape Horn. I could wish I had letters to many a dear friend prepared, which I shall not have at this time. For a long time my pen has been compelled to lie aside. 'Tis only in the leisure moments of this week that I have taken it up, and this is the fourteenth full page to my sisters, saying nothing of the corners, sides and backs of the two letters, filled to overflowing. A few rough dates were sketched in the journal last week. 0, dear girls, you should pay me in like kind, and induce those too who share this manuscript with you - you can none of you have labors pressed upon you more than I do. I take from the hour of sleep, so far as health will allow, and do it most cheerfully. Tho there is not ele­ gance of style nor always correctness of expression, yet I write, be­ lieving it is some poor return for the kind interest your hearts have in me. Other ships sail in the course of the month - if permitted, shall make it my endeavor to have something for each one. Attention to the language must put a check upon my Den. Writing has been a great comfort in the loss of the society of dear friends. I hope never to be obliged to relinquish it wholly. Do be at some pains to satisfy - 85 - �those dear ones you know I once loved, and who may think themselves neglected, that my heart has not lost the least degree of love for them, whatever appearances may be. I grieve to think there has been any ground for Dolly Ann's tender spirit to be wounded by the seeming neglect of one whose ties of friendship with her are of no ordinary kind. She was among the first to whom I wrote, and I was the less careful to write again, without an answer ±o that, thinking she, per­ haps more than some others, would share with sisters in the journal. Oct. 9th. I cannot afford to fill my dates with public things unless something personal is connected with it - public things I must leave for public letters and public journals - this I do, not because self is the most pleasant subject in the world, but if I can judge it is what you would wish most prominent. It is on that account that I speak of house, manner of living, school, little Sophia, William, and the like. I want to tell you here that that dear child is separated from me for a season. At the repeated solicitations of Tamoree and Kaahumanu we fitted them off with them for Atooi, in their late visit to that island. We knew not how to run the hazard of such an exposure to evil as we considered it, or how to have him from our watch and instruction, for an uncertain length of time; but were at length led to consider it best to give our consent, and accordingly fitted him off. We consider him exposed to many temptations, and tremble for his safety. We write to him as our child, every opportunity. Mr. Whitney, in his last letter to Mr. B. written after he had been with the royal train at the island of Onehow, says, "I suppose you and sis. B. will expect me to say something about your little Wm. I have had an opportunity to watch him carefully, and am hapDy to tell you I believe he is doing good. Like other boys, he is fond of play; but his desire for learning is not demini shed. Few children would bear the caresses of royalty as well as he does. If they do not elate him, we may expect much good from him. I have had occasion to advise him with respect to some bad associates. It was well received and attended to." So writes Mr. Whitney. It comforted us; but still, we are anxious. We hope to hgve him return to us, in a few weeks, what he was before. With feelings somewhat like those in a parent's breast, I want to show you some of his Eng. composition. It is his last letter to me, written when there was none to guide in a syllable. One before, to Mr. B. and myself, was written handsomely in his own tongue. The last is not long, and I will transcribe it wholly in his own words. "Waimea. Sep. 10, 1822 "My very dear Mrs. Bingham I long very much to see you - I am in hopes I shall see you in course of couple of months. I hope that you are well, and Mr. B. and the little Sophia. I long very much to see her. I think about her every day - how she used to play with me. I wish you kiss her for me. You might be please to hear I have school twice in the day. I have thirty five scholars - boys and girls, and the remainder of the time I take to teach the king and queen - so I have no time to write my journal. Once in a while when they are out in swimming, I have little time to write it. I would thank you to send down some books, for there are some scholar have none. You have mention in your letter about me to live with Mr. Ruggles, and to sleep there - but it is inconvenient for me to cross the river. But once in the day I can get cross when I says my lesson regular before Mrs. R. I would thank you let me know - 86 - �whether I sleep there or not. I am going to Onehow in the Tartar, and my scholars are going with me - as I teach them there. Mr. Whitney is going with us to Opehow. He say he will hear my lesson any time. I thank you to give my love to Mr. & Mrs. Chamberlain, and to all the family, and to all the family children. Tell them they must all be good children. Give my love to John Nonoree & James. King Tamoree give his love to Mr. B. and to you, and Kaahumanu too - they say they like the palapala. Do not forget to pray for me. I am your child William Beals. P.S. The king has made present to me - two pair of pantaloons. I very sorry that I have mention to you to send my coat. I don't want you to send my coat. I don't want you to send it down if you don't wish to." I have given you the letter just as he penned it, without addition or alteration, except near the close, some slight corrections in spell­ ing, arising, I am persuaded, from inattention and a little haste. He has been absent seven or eight weeks, but little S. still talks about him, by night & by day. She really mourned for him some days, after a while fancied him in every picture she saw, and is now quite happy in talking to Wm. giving him kaukau & c. She contrives to make the other children wait upon her as Wm. did and do it very readily, when any of them fall in her way. She has a very affectionate heart. She would love her aunts & little cousins. Oct. 10th. Mrs. Thurston is making much inquiry of those accustomed to ship living, concerning the best manner of preserving various articles of provision. My appetite is so different from what it was four months since, that I do not feel the subject, at present, just as she does; but I believe I shall avail myself of the result of her inquiries, and trans­ mit a little memorandum. Sometimes, perhaps, some benevolent feelings would be gratified, was there known some secure method of sending to us a portion of what is enjoyed of cheese, butter, ham, or something of the kind, when it is considered that we set down to our simple bread and tea, from night to night, and not unfrequently find that bread, sea-bread, which not one female relishes. I will give the list she has just put down. Cheese, thoroughly dried, and is the best well packed down in shavings of sweet wood, and headed up air tight. Butter, well worked, put into a good cask, headed up air tight. It is still a better way to put the cask into a larger one filled with brine, and headed up. Lard can be preserved in the same way. Cider, newly worked, drawn off into bottles, made air tight with good corks confined in with wire, then put into a box filled with sand. Ham well dried, put into oiled or greased bags, packed down tight in ashes, and headed up air tight. Barbary & Cranberry Sauce, made strong, put into a stone jar and made air tight. Apples, Russetings, Greenings & Pearmains well packed in pure sand, perfectly dry, and headed air tight, put on board a vessel any time between Oct. and Jan. will come good. Raisins, Figs, & C, are not easily here obtainable, and in order to send them safely, they too must be put up air tight. Honey in the same manner. I have given you the - 87 - �list of what she upon inquiry found had been brought from America to these Islands in good order. Should any of the articles be found con­ venient, at any time, for any of my friends to send, without too much trouble to themselves they would be very welcome. I know many, who, if they could do it would feel a satisfaction in it. I might mention Dried Fruit of almost any kind, kept as much as possible from the air and wel1 dried. Some of our parents' excellent plums from Bennington, such as we found on our passage out, we talk of many times. Those dear friends, I hope, see this journal, hasty and incorrect as it is. Let me here request you to take some pains to present our very cordial thanks to Mrs. Dr. Porter, Nodley, for the truly acceptable present of a most excellent cheese, received by me, some time this past summer. It was incased in tin and came perfectly sound, except a little of the outer part which appeared to have'been melted. If I should not be able to acknowledge it to her, as I could with, you will tell her that I have to thank her in behalf of the Miss. & Dep. and Mr. Ellis. It came out at a happy time, when they were with us and sea-bread, with now and then a little flour, was all we had upon the tea-table, or at the lunch after the evening had been spent at the language till ten or eleven o'clock. Rich & large as it was it did not last long; sending a piece to Atooi too, but while it did, many a pleasant chat we had about American missionary females, etc., etc. Oct. 11th. I pen this date, and pause. Happy day! that joined me to the worthiest of husbands - that opened the way, plain & wide, into missionary work. Solemn, tender day! when blessings brightened as they took their flight - blessings of kindred, country & friends. But how have blessings attended me through every busy, fleeting day of these three years! How I need a Saviour's blood applied to work away their guilt! 0 that I may be found the devoted, humble servant, in heart & life of this Divine Saviour whose blood alone can cleanse from sin! Oct. 12th. This morning, we closed our packet by the ship Hamil­ ton.- Mr. B. wrote to the re. and his bro. S. - I wrote to Lord S. My box is not yet in readiness - hope to send it the next ship. Capt. Davis has just sent for my perusal a letter from Mrs. Ely Nortford, dated Dec. 25. I have been very much gratified with the perusal of so excellent a letter, and from Nortford too, though nothing was said concerning my friends. I could wish to be remembered to that good woman - her excellent letters have made me love her - 0 , that her prayer might be heard for her dear brother! Capt. D. very kindly sent me a doz. of porter this afternoon which he had purchased of one of the new ships. Hardly anything could have been more acceptable. A pleasant note accompanied it. We have always been friends. Oct. 12th, 1822. Closed late this evening, our packet for the Spermo, Capt. Bunker. I contributed to it twelve pages of journal. Mr. B. wrote to Bro. Cushman, enclosing it in a letter from the queen to Sister L. directed as one packet to Mr. Charles Whiting Hartford. Twenty pages of public journal, with a joint letter, and letters to private friends, were also sent. A joint letter was forwarded in the morning, by Capt. Martin. - 88 - �Oct. 17th. The Spermo has been detained since the 12th by con­ trary winds - left the harbor today. This ship, deeDly laden, will probably have a long passage; but, may she go safely, and in the best time, with the communications which she bears, refresh the hearts, and call forth the prayers and Draises of the loved friends at home. Capt. Bunker of the Tarquin, and Capt. Swain of the Frances, calledthe latter presented us with a most excellent cheese, a firkin of butter, a large box of good raisins, a box of all-spice, some spermaceti candles, a wash-tub and two buckets. Mr. B. was invited, by CaDt. B. on board the Tarquin - several things for the comfort of the family were given him. Oct. 18th. Brig Cossack, Capt. Dix, sailed, bound to S. America, by way Huahine. This I notice with more interest, because, on her re­ turn which is expected in March or April next, we hope to welcome Mr. Ellis and family; if no providence opens to bring them to us sooner. I wrote again to Mrs. E. and sent some of my raisins to the little ones. Mr. B. since his American packet of two joint letters, journal, & private letters, sealed on Saturday, and Saturday night, has made ready seventeen full pages for the S. Islands - some to the Dept. - some to the miss, brethern. It is much comfort to me, to see him have a SDOt, at length, for his writing-desk. A leaf, nearby, affixed to the wall, supports my desk which is so neat and convenient. Here, side by side, the cradle at our feet, many an hour, by candle-light, our Dens run swiftly. But mine must run more for language and less for friends, or I shall poorly go by the side of my husband in the great work. Oct. 19th. Mr. Loomis leaves the family for a little season to go to Hawaii (Owhyhee.) Some are going from, or returning to the family, almost constantly. Several whale ships have come in this week; and from some we have received many articles of comfort - a channel for the supply of various wants that we did not anticipate when we left America. Oct. 20th. Mr. B. oreached to a full house of the natives at nine o'clock this morning, and in Eng. at 11, to a congregation of perhaos 200 of our countrymen. A very solemn and imDressive discourse it was, to my mind, like many solemn seasons in the house of GOD in America. 0 , that some soul might have occasion to remember the day with everlast­ ing joy! In the afternoon, Mr. T. preached, for the first time, in the language of the country. Oct. 21st. Little Sophia M. and her Mama received quite a present thirty yards of calico, which sells here readily at doll. Der yd. This was from the Consul, Mr. Jones. A polite note accompanied it, which I have just answered; and, as we have all things in common, cut the cloth into six parts. Gifts from personal friends, at„home, are an exception to this mode of division. These are to be regarded as who11y at the disposal of the individual to whom they are sent. I wished much to cut off the little Kentucky cousin a frock with the little Sophia. If a bird could have taken it in his bill and drooped it maria roa (very still) into her mama's lap I believe I should have done it. Oct. 25th. Among many useful articles received from Capts. of different whaleships, we have a valuable present from Capt. Bunker, Ship Ontario - a barrel of oil - a firkin of butter, a bucket of glauber's - 89 - �salts, a pr. of shoes, tubs and pails, - and what pleases the taste particularly, a jar of quince preserves. He is twenty two months out; but this quince scalded, and a little sugar added, is quite as relishable with me, as any I ever ate in America. Capt. Norris of the May­ flower called upon us today with Capt. B. - presented us with two bis. bread and 15 yd. cotton cloth. Oct. 27th.- The house of worship more crowded than last sabbath. Mr. B. preached at nine and eleven. The sermon in Eng. from these words "Follow peace with all men; and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord." May God bless his word which he hath helped his servant plainly and faithfully to declare. - ckC Oct. 29th. The ship Baloena, Capt. Gardner, arrived. Many are daily putting in; but this, we are told, only fourteen months out, is full, and bound directly home. Last spring he called on us with letters from America on his way to the Japan coast. These ships, I believe, are generally fitted for a three year's voyage. Oct. 30th. Capt. G. called, with five other gentlemen. These Nantucket visitors, seem quite like our neighbors. With some we have very pleasant interviews. It was remarked today, that as many as two hundred of the citizens of that place were now in this port. In the morning, we had a call from Capt. Phillips of the Coquett, bound for London, with his physician, Dr. Short, the latter has called on us frequently. He is a young man of very interesting appearance - intelli­ gent and well bred - has a wife and two little ones in Lon. where he was well established in his profession; but took this voyage as the last remedy to save his sinking health. We should regard it as no good omen to see him on a second voyage. Mr. B. wrote to Dr. Burder. Two English whale ships have been shipwrecked this season. The master of one, with a part of the crew of both, have arrived here, one after the other. Capt. B. called introducing two strangers this afternoon. We had little idea of seeing company so much, from every part of the world, when we came here. It is only at particular seasons that so many visit'us, tho at all times of the year ships are stopping. It will be important well to maintain this post, tho the very circumstance of such an influx from all parts of the world, will throw impediments in the way of missionary operations, and occasion trials. Nov. 2nd. The schools are frequently visited by the strangers which are about us. This morning, I had something of a little examina­ tion in Eng. and Havaiine; as three Captains called who seemed more than ordinarily intelligent and sober. Nov. 4th. Monthly concert - We had hoped for the privilege of perusing our expected packet from America, by this day; and of feeling our hearts warmed by fresh intelligence of Zion's advancement. But this is not granted us. And what would it be without the Spirit of God? May we be most engaged to secure his holy influence. Nov. 5th. Gathering up, from day to day, all the leisure moments, to make out some letters, to friends, where they have long been due I shall be grieved if the ships sail and I do not succeed. Time seems, with me, divided into little parcels. - 90 - �Nov. 16th. Since the morning of the 6th the days and hours have been so filled with little, busy cares; carrying interest at the pass­ ing moment, but losing it again as time goes on; that I deem it prudent to leave a blank of ten days, perhaps summing up the dates my hasty Den had sketched, in a brief letter to be hastily and silently read; and then laid aside like the busy cares themselves, with things passed by and forgotten. Nov. 18th. Have finished a long letter for my dear friend Betsey Morse. Three others are written - one to Mrs. Putnam, Ports. - one to Mrs. Stearns, West, (two, three, dear sisters) and another to Bennington. These four are folded, ready for the packet making our for Capt. G. tomorrow. I cannot do justice to my feelings in making out letters, by the present conveyance, for many a dear friend where gratitude and affection demand them. I believe if my sisters reckon nearly two hundred pages of journal to be anything, and are satisfied to share jointly, in my many letters, they will think me not in debt to them. You have all sent me many letters, and you all have many thanks. I am not willing to think your cares and labors greater than mine; but I am willing to number your pages altogether, and counting with you two for one think myself richly paid. Among seven files, which neatly fill, with choice letters, rec'd since leaving America, one drawer in the small mahogany table which the queen gave me, one file has written upon the strip which enwraps it, "Letters to be answered." Here I see the name of Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Collins, Miss C. Richards, Farm. Miss B. Chapin, Con. Miss R. Root, Bru. Mr. C. Moseley, Whites, Mrs. Gould, South, Mrs. Porter, An. Miss S. A. Hopkins, Boston - a few others which it wil not be necessary to to name. If it will not give you too much trouble, regard it as a par­ ticular request from me to give information to some of them, where it can conveniently be done, that you have heart from me, and that I am not unmindful of the kindness they have shown me. Tho I have never received a line from my Southampton friends, except from Mrs. G., do be particular to send to them word that you have heard from me, and that I intend writing to someone, at least, before the ships are gone this fall. I remember that dear place with deep interest, and am grieved that I have no more communication with it. I wrote very early to Mr. Gould; but the letter was among those unfortunate ones, sent by the L."Aigle. I erote again, some months after to my good mother, Mrs. Edwards, not long before the birth of my little Sophia M. You will make an effort to send them word whenever, you hear from me. Their kindness was too uniform and too sincere, to be forgotten. I promise myself much pleasure in writing to Mrs. Bates, West. I have so many things I want to say, in answer to her two long letters, written just as she would haye asked and answered questions, if I had gone hcpe, and been about the house with her, a day. Perhaps I shall not find the moment to thank Miss Richards with my own pen; but will some of you assure her that it was regarded as very kind to write me as she did. I consider that a desire to add to the comfort of one Who no more expects to enjoy the sweets of society in her native land, dictated her pen. I hope to answer my cousin C. Moseley's letter. My dear brother D. has he given up Sybil? I say to my sisters, but let them not say it again, my heart has never been cheered by one line from him. Surely he does not blame me for following what appeared to be, to myself, and to many a judicious, prayerful friend, the voice, the distinct voice - 91 - �of providBnce! Sister N. Collins knows we were never in the habit of counting letter for letter - I shall write to her as soon as I can. Tho 47 precious letters stand on my correspondence book as received since I bade my friends adieu, and a large packet is expected, every day, by the Rover, I still think of one and another parental friend, that I do not expect to write me, to whom my heart dictates a letter which my hand would readily Den, were they not always too full. Capt. Davis had, last night, two attacks of fits, considered apoplectic. It has not been in my power to go and see him, today, tho I have much desired it. Mr. B. visited him, this evening, - found him much more comfortable. Is this the summons to him - it is an awful voice! Oh, may it be heard with due regard! Nov. 19th. Resumed my school, which, from the new domestic arrangements of the family was drooped on the 7th. Have not felt vigor of body to allow me to walk to the village to see Capt. D., or vigor of mind, sufficient to use my pen, though Capt. G. did not sail. Nov. 20th. Last night Capt. D. was attacked with convulsive fits is very low, today - totally blind. I have been with Mr. B. to see him - my heart is affected. 0, that my spirit did pray! Now would his mother, and pious sisters, cry to GOD in his behalf! May the Lord have mercy on him! Nov. 21st. Closed school and called again at Capt. Davis'. He appears sinking - but thinks himslef altogether better. I hoped I should not come away without saying something to him of his danger; but found it even more difficult than yesterday. I was ready to inquire what would a few feeble words avail? I have sometimes sought to drop a word plainly & affectionately; having reason to believe he would receive it as well from me as any one. He would never seem offended, not yet affected, except as I connected with my remarks the tender theme of mother & sisters, such as loved him. Nov. 22nd. The various labors of yesterday caused me some uncom­ fortable hours in the night - today, feel ill - not strength to go out to school; or call at the village. Capt. D. is much the same; the more inclined to drowsiness - told Mr. B. when he called on him, that he was better, but took little more notice. Nov. 23rd. Capt. G. is still detained, which allows us time to prepare our box of articles of curiosity for our friends, which I have spoken of by two vessels that sailed before. We have been gathering them several months, but have not succeeded as well as we could wish: they may however, have more interest attached to them, when they shall have crossed the Pacific & Atlantic. The shells were, some of them, gathered on the shores of Owhyhee, some on Onehow, but the greater part at Atooi, as Mr. B. and I have ranged along the shores with the little blessed Sophia, attended by a group of smiling, tawny children; all delighted to assist us in collecting, what they, wondering, supposed we considered such treasures. The little daughter has been very busy, today, while I have been culling from the general mass, in assisting mama to put up the "pretties", as she calls them; so if you find un­ polished ones, more than it would seem worthwhile to transport over - 92 - �two oceans, you must give her credit for some. She was as much dis­ posed to put in all, as the native children were, at first, to pick up all. The request is often made by literary friBnds of Mr. B. for articles of curiosity from the islands; it has never been convenient to send any­ thing except the box that we have now packed, and one sent a year since by Capt. W. Gardner. This box is made large, and directed to Hartford. I hope it will not put Bro. W. to trouble to have me make Hartford a deposit, in remembering my friends. My thoughts center there. To collect these has been chiefly my concern. Mt. B. gathered a few arti­ cles, particularly for Prof. Hall, which came more in his way than mine, such as lava, stones, etc. The things which you find with a direction to Dr. Dougal, Schenectaday, were committed to our care by Allen of Wititee, as a present from him to that gentleman, and to Allen's sister, living at S. Dr. D. is son of the family who possessed Allen as a slave till the age of 24. Among the last communications received from America, a letter from him was addressed to this black man, of whose fate he had known nothing, for many years, till he saw the account of him from the mission. It was truly an excellent letter. Allen was much affected by it, and immediately requested an answer to be written, giving, in brief, his history, since leaving that family. He soon collected his presents, with 20 dollars in cash, for his sister, and came early, one morning, with his two children, to spend the day by Mr. B. whose pen he wished to be employed, while he gave a rehearsal. The money was received by the Miss, and an order given on the board. We thought that tho the lumber of the box would be increased by it, it might be pleasant to you to see some of the articles, parti­ cularly the parana, and the North-West gown, things, which our means will not allow us to procure. We were obliged to put them in promis­ cuously, tho I believe they are so plainly marked as to sa^e any per­ plexity in disposing of them. The things within the calabash, with the exception of the small parcel for Bennington; and some without; the basket, fan, and one or two I do not now remember, are to be at the disposal of my sisters. Having examined them, it would be a grati­ fication to me to have them given to one and another dear friend of mine who might call upon them, some triffle as a remembrance from me. I might name individuals; but I should be sorry to put you to any trouble in the matter - do it as it is pleasant and convenient. Should a good opportunity present, and you could take, perhaps, one of the small cala­ bashes sent you, last fall, and from the two boxes, select some pretty shells, a string of beads, some eye stones, or any little article as might suit you, and make a small parcel for my pleasant friends in Canandaigua; assuring them at the same time, of my kind regards; and intention of preparing a box, as articles worthy of their notice shall come in my way. These you might direct to Mrs. Johns, if there, - if not, my kind friend Mrs. Howell. They would go safely and pleasantly in this way by some direct conveyance afforded by the frequent inter­ course between Hart, and Con. I had information, more than a year since, of a box of things for my comfort, preparing for me, by dear friends in that place. I have not received it; but enjoyed the comfort of thinking they remembered and loved me. All the things I have had any intimation of as sent from H. h^ve come safely and directly; except those in March 1820 by the Huron. I always regretted the loss of those - 93 - �letters. I have supposed too the letters from my beloved Miss Osgood which lay in one parcel, separate from other letters among things left in a drawer at Con. were sent at that time; knowing you made up a bund! of things I left, kindly supposing they might be of service to me. The silk stocking, or anything else I think of among them, were trifles compared with the letters, new and old. I send by Capt. G. one mat - should have secured it within the box but thot such a long voyage would expose it to injury, if not occasion­ ally put in the sun. He will take care of it, and forward it from Nan. or New Bedford, as Capt. W. G. engaged to do with one he took with a box last fall. This will make a pretty carpet for a small bed-chamber for one sister; while the Tahitian spread will look prettily on the bed of another, and perhaps, gratify the feelings of a sister as she conducts some friend of Sybil's to a night's lodgings. The calabash, or native trunk, will be received by the fourth. Four dear Sisters, I reckon - say, Do they all live? or have they done with such trifles as these? When they have done with earthly things, may they find, through rich grace in our dear Redeemer, heavenly possessions to be theirs. My health is comfortable again. I was ill, yesterday, in con­ sequence of too much fatigue. My general health has been for several months, good - much the same as the first summer after our landing. Nov. 24th. Capt. D. lies insensible to what passes around him nature evidently sinking. Prayers were offered, in the santuary, for him, today. Nov. 25th. Evening. Mr. B. has just returned from the bed of the dying man. At the request of Mr. Dana he lead in Drayer, where a number were assembled in solemn silence; and who along could hear the senses of the unhappy sufferer were locked ud - the springs of life must soon stand still - I lay my head upon my pillow, my mind oppressed with thoughts of his sad state. Nov. 26th. Just before the day dawned, the report of cannon waked us from sleep. My heart fluttered with the dreadful inquiry, has Eternity opened on his view? It was so. That signal announced his departure from earth. Evening. The last sad rights are performed - the perishable remains are now beneath the clods of this heathen land. When the Archangel's trump shall sound, from this little spot, he shall rise to judgment. There was a solemn pomp displayed this afternoon; but my busy thoughts followed the departed spirit; and tears blinded my eyes to the scene around me, as I sympathized with the pious, afflicted sould that must ere long weep at the sad intelligence. They loved their relative - he was an o nly surviving son - an only surviving brother. May their covenant God who has graciously supported them, once and again, in this sad hour of affliction, now sustain them. Though I am personally unknown, yet present to them, my most affec­ tionate sympathizing regards; and should it be your lot to make known from this the mournful intelligence, you --------------Nov. 27th. Capt. G. who has been detained in harbor many days by want of favorable wind, .this morning gives his signal for sailing. I fold my six pages, and desiring^to ask the blessing of God upon you, my beloved sisters, bid you adiev(. - 94 - �Feb. 1st. 1823. At the closing of the last communications made to my dear Sisters, which was by letter, Dec. 28, I hoped to commence anew my journal with the new year. But the new year brought with it new scenes. Again favored with strength to resume it, those beloved sisters present the first claim. A summary of the events of this eventful month, so far as they related to myself, I have given in a letter, dated Jan. 29 not yet forwarded. On that day, Mr. B. left me to attend the king, during a short stay in a distant district on this island. I have passed thru lonely nights, but have been comforted with the belief that he was where his Divine Master pointed his path. The consideration that duty called, prevents my bringing forward one objection to his leaving me. Bereaved, weak & feeble, the sweet society and kind atten­ tion of this dear friend would be a comfort which my mourning heart would, at this time, peculiarly value. But I have very many comforts in his absence. I have just dispatched the fourth letter. I have also heard from him - verbal intelligence only - a long letter which he had forwarded, having been carelessly lost by the bearer. It is no small loss, and particularly as it was the first he ever had opportunity to write me. Feb. 2nd. A precious sabbath. More than ordinary have been the comforts of my soul. We have been at the table Of our once crucified Lord. 0, the condescending love of God! I felt as if I could say, "It is good to be here." My dear husband absent, but I had sweet com­ fort in believing GOD would sBnd him a portion. This is the first Sabbath we have been separated, since, by a mysterious providence, we were made interested in each other at Goshen. Evening. A precious letter is just received from Mr. B. Five full pages he tells me, forwarded yesterday, were dropped in the sea. How would my sisters be comforted could they know what a rich blessing GOD has given me in this much loved, justly valued friend. Feb. 3rd. Monday. A day of the sweetest, richest, comforts. A few of its fleeting hours have passed with my dear husband. Last night, as the moon rose, the king set sail for Honoruru, and arrived just be­ fore the dawn of day. Mr. B. accompanied him. They tarried till two-2. p.m. and then took leave to return to Puuloa. But it was not the common enjoyment of the society of this dear friend which marked this day with comforts. I think my soul has felt it emphatically a day of prayer. My thoughts have been greatly assisted by the tender, solemn frame in which the mind of my dear husband seemed to be. Once and again I was allowed to come with him and seek the presence of our dear Redeemer. An hour was spent before he left us, with the family, in united prayer. This evening, the family were permitted to meet again. How great the blessing which God is besrowing upon a needy world in the monthly con­ cert for prayer. Tues^f^eb. 4th. Marked by the arrival of Mr. Ellis and family, to cooperate with us in the great work of enlightening this nation. He enters the field a- an interesting moment. Never, apparently, was there a more open door for useful 1ness. We are led to admire the gracious, silent hand of GOD, influencing the hearts of this people to ask, with daily and increasing earnestness, for teachers & instruction, just at a time when he has brought an addition into the field, and, as we hope, is conducting a still greater addition on their way hither. It is of the Lords mercy; and, 0, may we all, who are privileged to labor here, realize more & more, our own weakness - humbly wait upon our Divine Master, who is the power, ever desiring to ascribe to him all the glory. - 95 - �I believe that never was a nation in a more truly interesting state than this. The listening ear is given; but, 0, the understanding heart, which shall enable them to be wise unto salvation! For this we long and wait. It would be pleasant to pen many particulars of the landing & reception of this dear family; but the interest & fatigue of the day have been already sufficient for this feeble frame. Feb. 5th. How busy and occupied are all our fleeting days! Another kind letter from my dear friend, this evening, cheers my heart, and makes me forget fatigue; & more especially as I have an opportunity to answer it. One was received yesterday. It appears that he has not heard of the arrival of Mr. E. His aid and advice seem needed at home at this time. The weather is indeed tempestuous for this climate; so much so, as to render it difficult to send for him. A messenger will go in the morning. Feb. 6th. Mr. B. has returned much to the joy of us all. The king may be expected on Saturday. The day has been very stormy. To me, flannel and a good fire would be comfortable. One we have - the other we have not, except as necessity drives us to our smoky cook­ house to prepare our food. Feb. 7th. On my sickbed I trusted cares and labors, many as we must always anticipate them to be on Missionary ground like this, should not prevent a close & holy walk with GOD. Exalted is the Christian's privilege. But, alas! how often am I "careful and troubled about many things." 0, when shall holiness to the Lord be so inscribed on all I do, that no labor nor care shall prove a weight with which my spirit cannot rise! Feb. 8th. The king has returned. On his first arrival at the district which he visited, he sent back for a supply of ardent spirits. It has been customary for him, in these excursions which he makes about his^territories, to take a supply, and giving himself up to intoxication, saip from place to place, continuing in this state from five to forty days. It was apprehended, from his movements now, that this would be the case. But the voice of remonstrance, kind & faithful admonition so far prevailed with him as that no great excess has appeared, till this afternoon. The day has been very uncomfortable; and being tried with head winds, and driving rains, in sailing ud from Puuloa, without the watchful eye of kindness over him, he has given the reins to indul­ gence and is quite overcome. Mr. B. and Mr. E. have been down - seen him safely ashore - comfortably changed and laid to sleep. Poor soul! I think we have been led to feel some more than usually earnest desires for him of late. Looking with an eye of sense, how sad and hopeless is his case! Feb. 11th. Six weeks today, since the birth of my dear little P. How eventful have been these weeks! You will be able to judge some­ thing of the degree of health and strength GOD has been pleased to allow me again, when I tell you a little of the labor which devolved on me, the three past days. Besides my own family, I provided for the new family, consisting of the parents, four little children, and five domestics, through Saturday and the Sabbath. The first a stormy day my table upstairs - my cooking under another roof, and all my help one - 96 - �little boy; except some small assistance in attending to things at the stove. The second day Sabbath, when I got so well through the morning concerns, without any assistance but the little boy A, as to allow me to attend the native service at nine, have my room filled with chiefs & their attendants through the hour of intermission - attend the Eng. service at eleven - wait upon additional company at night - permit my boy to go to conference - keep on my feet till half past nine; then have my husband return from meeting, say aroha, and leave me for the night to watch the king. The third day, not waiting upon table, but regulating things which the storm, beating in through the single boarded house, quite deranged - overseeing my washing etc. - attending to a little message on a slate from this one, a note from another; making my way all the forenoon through the house filled with chiefs and their people. Soon after sunrise, the king came, on his way to Witetee. Mr. B. accompanied him, rejoicing to see his royal pupil in his sober senses. They did not stop to breakfast; but I prepared a pot of coffee soon and sent it after them. Through the forenoon, one company after another called, on their way to the king, Attention to these throngs, we always find as fatiguing as hard labor. Feb. 12th. The king returned from W. this morning. Soon after sunrise I welcomed Mr. B. - made r$ady our breakfast, and had just taken a seat at table, when the king came in. He was soon waited upon into the chamber, with the young prince, his brother, and those attending them. I was very glad to take my cup of tea which I had just tasted, and my plate of warm cakes, and make them go as far as I could in waiting upon my guests. It was breakfast time in all the rooms. The queens, who are al­ ways all over the house, found a cup of coffee here, and a cake there as it happened. The king was sober and appeared well. He seemed gratified with his morning call. Observing my readiness to help him and my husband to a comfortable breakfast, he made quite a speech to one or two of the queens, desiring them to observe and imitate. Soon after they were gone, Capt. Charlton, who commands the Active, the vessel which brought Mr. Ellis, called with Mrs. C. The latter spent the day with us. She is the first white female, except Mrs. E. and a Spanish lady who was here last summer, that we have seen jince we left America. She appears interesting. Before the lecture we had a company of chiefs again - at the close of it, the king passed a half hour with us, and heard some of his letters read from the Soc. Islands. This evening, I shut my door and am still. Little S. sleeps sweetly by me - Mr. B. has gone with Mr. E. to spend the evening, according to engagement with Krimoku and the kii^g, as pupils, to be instructed in Hawaii language. Thus you see something of the intercourse Divine Providence is, at this time, allowing the Mission with the rulers of the nation. 0, may He bless it all for the salvation of multitudes of souls! Feb. 13th. Another day of uncomfortable weather. We have never known such a season since we have been at the islands. Today, every room in the house has been wet, unless it were my chamber. The case of Mrs. E. is somewhat trying - .iust landed, with four little ones, and all their effects in this rude land. I trust she will be kept from sinking, and see the clouds scatter in due time. I have crept - 97 - �away when I could today, into a little snuq corner, and cut out three gowns for Mrs. Chamberlain and her children. Mr. C. has engaged a passage, and expects, with his family, to sail in the course of next month, with Capt. Chandler in the brig Pearl. It is a great undertak­ ing to commence again such a voyage, with six young children. We could desire to have them as comfortably prepared as possible. Feb. 14th. Waited upon Mrs. Charlton, with the mission families, to tea, this evening, in my chamber. Things all went pleasantly. Our tea served round, our cakes, etc. reminded us of many a little circle we had joined in our native lands. Feb. 15th. All busily engaged to close the labors of the week & be in readiness for the sabbath, when little Amanda L. was seized with a distressing fit. The scene was new & alarming to us. Greatly favored have we all been in the health of our little ones. She is cutting her eye-teeth, but no one thought her particularly ill - a poor distressed little object now- two or three fits have already succeeded the first. Last night, at this time, she was playful in this room. By what an uncertain tenure we hold our sweetest comforts! The case of the child awakes our fears. Qur thought is, Derhaps, for us, another of these tender plants must be cut down. May we profit by all our Heavenly Father's dealings. He is wise- he is good - We are ignorant & evil. For many sabbaths past the native congregation has been very large. Looking upon the multitude, consisting of kings, queens & almost all the rulers of the nation, coming together at the ringing of the bell, many of them richly dressed and imitating the manners of civilized people, my mind has been filled with emotions not to be expressed. It has seemed that when there was a heart to pray, the petition must be, "Come Holy Spirit, Heavenly Love, with all thy quickening powers". Could a picture, corresponding to that which we have witnessed today, be given of this extended plain, with the house of GOD, and nearly one thousand heathen flocking to it, while the ambassadors of Jesus stood proclaiming, in the native tongue, the words of eternal life; Christians would exult & sing, and scarcely give a listening ear to what they must be told, that in all this, nothing appears but the valley where "were very many bones", but "very dry"; - and the messengers of GOD, calling on them to hear the voice of the Lord. But we rejoice greatly in the encouragement given us to believe that ere long we shall see shaking among them; and much more, we shall see bone coming to his bone, flesh & skin upon them, yea, and breath to cause them to live & stand up to the praise of the exceeding grace of GOD. Feb. 16th. My exhausted nature droops. It seems to me as if labor & care never pressed upon me more than since I have had strength to leave my sick-room. I speak of hard labor perhaps more than is wise. God graciously sustains me under it all; and when I consider that my days are consecrated to his service, to take that kind, & that degree of labor which his providence seems to point to me; and that, under his gracious superintendence, it shall, in some humble way, aid this holy cause, I can well call it pleasant. I sometimes grieve that I can no more devote myself to the language, & the study of my Bible. But I do not indulge myself in it. I believe GOD appoints my work; and it is enough for me to see that I do it all with an eye to his glory. Perhaps - 98 - �my life may be spared to labor yet more directly for the heathen. You may wonder, sometimes, what, in this corner of the earth, I can find to be doing, if it be not laboring for the heathen. I hope it is for them. I have this consolation, - I am allowed to aid one whose constant em­ ployment is in the way of direct efforts for their good. The four last days, I have waited upon Mr. E--'s family - upon Capt. Charlton & his lady, three evenings to tea - been busy in assisting Mrs. Chamberlain in her preparation for the anticipated voyage; with other things as they come along. All this does not enter into every four days; but there is always something, much of the kind. Yet, in all this GOD causes me to be more uniformly cheerful, than Derhaps you ever knew me in my own beloved land. My health too, as a general thing, is better. "Praise GOD from whom all blessings flow." Feb. 17th. The king, who staid from Witetee till the sabbath was past, for the avowed purpose of attending public worship, is quite over­ come by strong drink. He attended service in the morning, together with a crowded house of the chiefs, - immediately after was invited to a sumptuous dinner prepared by trading gentlemen. The temptation set be­ fore him was too great - he went - became inebriated; and instead of his seat at Church, in the afternoon, lay locked up in sleeD. Awaking, just before dark, he sent to Mr. B. to attend the conference at Krimoku's, but not to desire to see him - in the morning, if he would come at 6 o'clock he would resume his pen & book. Mr. B. went and attended him closely till the evening. But it was in vain. He ha% just returned with the satisfaction only, of thinking he has cheerfully sacrificed the personal comforts of another day in endeavor to do him good. Yes, and I believe good is done. The minds of the chiefs and queens are very kindly impressed with the conviction of a desire to save him from ruin. Feb. 18th. Mr. B. left his bed & went before sunrise to see the king. The case seems now almost hopeless - he must take his course. Considerable dissappointment is felt in not having him able to write, at this time, to the Society Islands. The Active is exDected to return there soon. Many letters have been received by the king & others, in answer to what they wrote last summer. The young prince Kamamalu, Kaahumanu, and Tamoree are writing. It is indeed very pleasant to see so friendly a correspondence opening between these two interesting groups of islands. Feb. 19th. The king is quite unwell. There is serious consulta­ tion among the chiefs today, to consider if anything can be done to put a check to these dreadful seasons of intoxications. Feb. 20th. He continues very ill. Mr. B. with Mr. E. and T. just as they were returning to rest, last night, were sent for to go and see him. They left him about midnight, in much bodily distress. Feb. 21st. Great commotion today in consequence of the report that a piratical brig is about the islands, and has already committed some depradations at Mowee. Feb. 22nd. The formidable brig appears in sight this morning. Every eye is turned towards the sea, and every heart is big with fearful - 99 - �anticipation. She sails with great swiftness - carries eighteen guns. A whaleship lies in the roads. Every effort, as the pirate aDproached, was made to enter the harbour; but the wind was not favorable, and going as far as possible, she tacked and headed the enemy, who was then very near; but who, after some strange manouvering of dauntless kind, stretched her course for some distance back. For some time past, has been passing & repassing the defenseless whaler. 6 o'clock. Night is coming on - all minds appear agitated - pre­ parations are making, in the harbour for an attack, in case the brig comes to anchor - unless she does it is thought desperate to make the attempt with any force that can at present be mustered here. Capt. Charlton was ready to put to sea the morning the report reached this place. He at once saw there was no safety in going out. He brings Mrs. C. to pass the night with us, while he returns to join those that have been volunteered. We cannot but feel much concern for her, as well as many others. Feb. 23rd. The brig did not anchor - has not been in sight today was seen, just before dark, by the glass, at a great distance from shore. Feb. 24th. Mr. Whitney has arrived from Tauai - late in the even­ ing. He came up in one of the king's vessels, which, on her way, heard of the pirate and put in at another part of the island. Bro. W. came thence on foot. Feb. 25th. Close again another round of waiting upon the company. How difficult it is to have anything according to former habits of liv­ ing, when yet, one has not help, no kitchen, no buttery, or indeed, scarcely any territories at their own command. It seems, sometimes, as if strength & SDirits would all be exhausted, which are so much needed for the poor heathen, doing that which a few accommodations might render trifling. Feb. 26th. I take the first leisure to bring from the desk the scraps of language. I have come to the conclusion to do little with a regular school. The state of things, now, is such that, with the lang­ uage, one may do good upon a much larger scale. A little school was the beginning of public labors - now there is such access to the rulers of the nation, and such means of multiplying schools as to make that appear comparatively small. Eight or ten of my former scholars have followed me about, from day to day, with their books in their hands, since I first had strength to attend to general concerns. Convinced that there were enough that had a claim under this roof, without them, I have, today, brought them together in one of the small straw houses that had become vacated, and committed them principally, to the care of Wm. I have been to the village to visit the sick king and the chief women. 0 , if I could but speak as I wanted to! Feb. 27th. I have been busy today, principally at the language. Feb. 28th. We hear no more of the piratical brig; but feel no little solicitude for our dear brethern & sisters whom we are daily expecting; and also for Mr. & Mrs. Chamberlain, with their young family, now on the eve of their departure. May the Lord be their sure defense! - 100 - �Marxist. Last evening Bro. W. was regularly examined, and license granted him to preach the gospel. Mar. 2nd. Brow. W. preached to us from Eph. 3:8. Capt. Allen, now commander of the Lydia, arrived. As in this other voyage, upon his first landing, he called upon the Mission family. It was pleasant to see him just returned from our native land. No letters - but he tells us the missionaries have them, and thinks they must be near to our shores, as the vessel in which their passages were engaged, was expected to sail from Boston two weeks after he left Nantucket. Mar. 3rd. Monday. We met under interesting circulstances, for the monthly concert for prayer. Mr. Ellis received among us - Mr. Cham­ berlain about to leave us, and new helDers constantly expected. The remarks made by Mr. E. tended much to encouragement. Among other things, he particularly noticed the increased attention to the objects of the mission, by this people, within the last five months, the period of his absence. 0 , may our trust never be in princes, but in the Lord our GOD! I hope we do desire to look along to our Divine Master for success. The cause is his; and his promises, and his faithfulness afford sufficient ground for our encouragement. Mar. 4th. Mrs. E. is ill - has not left her bed, today. Little Amanda L. after some days of severe illness, got around among the group of little ones at her play again. She now appears quite well. God is gracious to us. Mar. 5 th. The whaleships are multiplying - two arrived this morn­ ing. At the sight of a sail, the first word among the family, now, is, missionaries paha! (perhaps). Mar. 6th. Mrs. Ellis is quite ill. Mr. Whitney returns to Tauai. Mar. 7th. Capt. Charlton sails for the Society Islands. We felt for Mrs. C. who probably will have little quietitude of mind till they reach some port again, though continual apprehensions from the pirate. We think much of our dear Missionary friends. May the Lord preserve them from dangers from every kind. Mar. 8th. Mrs. E, we hope, may soon be well again. We had a feeling discourse from Mr. E. this evening, from these words "The blood of Jesus Christ his son cleanseth from all sin." Another week has passed. Time, how it flies! Mar. 9th. Has been an interesting and solemn sabbath. We have been allowed to meet at the communion table again. It is probably the last season of the kind we shall ever enjoy on earth with Mr. & Mrs. Chamberlain. I have not had that calm and joyful frame which, I think, was granted me at the last communion. I still hope it has been, in the same measure, profitable. Outward situation has not been favorable to the enjoyment of steady serious thought; but I think I have felt my desires increased to live, in every situation, nearer to GOD. It is the Chris­ tian's privilege to rise above these lower scenes, however much they may seem to perplex & distract. 0, may my heart be found with GOD; & cheerfully sacrificed shall be that quietude and retirement I once so - 101 - �much loved. It has been animating, today, to see such crowds of natives, most of them well dressed, collecting for worship. At each of the native services, it was thought there were nearly a thousand people assembled; tho half could not be accommodated in the house. The king is very regular in his attendance. 0, for the breath of the Spirit to breath on these dry bones! Do pray for this - Excite all Christians to pray for it. If GOD should leave his work here, after all we see to encourage us, where would these poor souls be found! Mr. B. and E. have gone to the village to attend the sabbath evening lecture. There is also a regular lecture on Wednesday afternoon. This, the king & chiefs, generally attend. There is indeed, much work to be done; but 0, if GOD do not bless it all by his sDecial Grace, how fruitless! Prayer, we are assured, is daily offered for this nation and mission. Let the burden of it be that the Holy Spirit may descend. How greatly favored is our own dear land! Will not the GOD of Grace remember us too? Mar. 10th. I love to make a date each day; but what minutes can be gathered up now, for the pen, must be devoted to the answers of some of the precious letters which lie in hand. Mar. 11th. Three masters of new whaling vessels, called on us today. I do not know what report they will all carry back. Probably it will vary. Mar. 12th. We find it quite pleasant to have Capt. Allen call on us in his former friendly way. Tonight he took tea with us in com­ pany with one who arrived a few days since. Another vessel has anchored, which we are told has on board the house frame, prepared for the Sand. Miss, at Haddom, Conn. Mar. 13th. Capt. Allen called with Capt. Weeks, commander of the vessel which arrived yesterday. A letter was received from Mr. Morse, Nan. It appears that there is quite a rage against the Miss, with many in that place. Why, we are not informed. The Lord enable us to be faithful & humble, and the voice of opposition will not harm us. We have hitherto had abundant evidence that is the cause of missions alone that is opposed in the clamorous voice that§1s sometimes raised. Happy assurance have the servants of GOD, that their master's work shall go on, let what will oppose it. Mar. 19th. It is desirable to close our packages tonight, as it is expected the Brig will sail in the morning. Mercies still attend us. May consecrated mercies be granted my beloved Sisters. S. 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