248 10 11783 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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Title A name given to the resource Bishop 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 Bishop, Sereno Edwards - Journal - 1886-1891 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