250 10 11783 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/fe96bb7b367b04a947640364f3d52bfd.pdf 29f16765e2032b6f0b14e82b47328575 PDF Text Text LEVI VOLUME 7 Volume VII • November 28,1826- September 14,1827 • Tuesday Novr. 28th 1826. Went on board the Peacock in company with Mr: Loomis & Mr. Ruggles. ~ " • ,1 After remaining some time on board-the persons under arrest were brought forward and the witnesses who were sworn yesterday but did not give :in their evidence testifie~ to what they knew of the affray which happened on Thursday morning of last week. The business so far as giving in evidence was concerned being closed Capt. Jones proposed an adjournment to Thursday the 30th at 11 o'ck AJvL, requesting the attendance of all the witnesses, in order to a further reading of the testimonies. \Vhile we were on board, three men of the ship Daniet were reported as in the water. As the crew of that ship had behaved very insolently and made much disturbance, and as these persons were swimming toward the Sloop of war and some of them using saucy language one of them singing I belong to the saucy Daniel and I don't care-Capt. Jones commanded them to be taken up & brought on board-The order was instantly obeyed. Capt. Jones being informed that they were on board, stepped to the gangway and reproved them for their impudence-They plead innocence-that they had only gone into the water to bathe-He told them he would teach them to mind their own business & to behave as they ought and bid • his men string them up & give them a lashing-They begged to be excused & promised to behave well, & prote.sced protested against a whipping-but their entreaties "vere in vain-Capt. Jones was resolute and they were lashed up one by one & each received nvelve blows stoutly applied of a six thonged scourge or cat amidst screeches & complaints & entreaties for mercy.---each blow started the skin & drew blood. The English Consul & Capt. Buckle were present and the former if not the latter approved & even recommended the measure. The latter appeared highly gratified & seemed to triumph. You rascals, he said, if I catch you on shore without "vritten permission I \-vill have you stnmg up and you shall receive six dozens. Wednesday Nov. 29. At the afternoon lecture Kahikona addressed the people from Heb. 6. 7. S - "For the earth \vhich drinketh in the rain" &c. Had the company of Capt. Gardner & Capt. Joy at tea. Thursday 30th. Walked this afternoon to Manoa. A good cart road has been recently made extending to the sugar plantation. Since the death of Mr. ';Xlilkinson the plantation has been under the direction of .: Pob-who continus carrying on operations there. He has, I was informed, more than one hundred natives constantly employed in various \vays, to whom he gives two dollars a week for their labor. The person who 1 �LEV! VOLUME 7 has the superintendence of the mill & the making of sugar, complained very much of the management of the natives. He has yet made scarcely no sugar at all-the mill has never been in proper order and he has • not been able to grind cane sufficient to fill the boilers-He was engaged boiling a small quantity of juice enough however only to make about half a barrel of sugar. A considerable of a Held of cane is now growing & they are plowing a large piece of ground more for planting. In a few years if the natives persevere in cultivating the cane & manufacturing it into sugar the nation may be supplied with that article and a surplusage remain for exportati.on. Friday Deer. 1st. Mr. Loomis has been quite itt to day, affected with vertigo and head~ach and inability to rest. Capt. Gardner in company with Capt. Ropes of the Brig Roscoe of Salem favored us with their company at tea. Capt. Ropes is a cousin of Mr. \"\lilliam Ropes of Boston, he appears a very interesting & friendly man. Just at evening we were irtvited over to the house of Kalaimoku to attend prayers with Nahienaena, Kekauonohe & Hoapili ma who arrived late in the afternoon from Lahaina. Saturday Deer. 2. The Russian Discovery ship sailed to day, as did also the Brig Roscoe, of Salem, Capt. • Ropes. The witnesses who gave in their testimony respecting the affray in the boats, in which one of the crew of the Daniel was drmvned, were called together today, by Capt. Jones, to attend to the reading of the testimony (,,,,hich has been copied) The native boy was not to be found. The persons concerned in chastising the boats crew of the Daniell Viz. Charles Stevens principal, Mr. Pickens & Mr. Joiner 1st & 2nd mate of the Owhyhee accessories are required to take passage to America in the Peacock for a final trial of their case. They will be allowed liberty of the ship by obtaining sufficient bonds as security that they will not make their escape from the ship. The witness are also to take passage for' America to be present on the trial. Sabbath Deer. 3rd. We were awaked before day light by a knocking at the door ofMr. Ruggles apartment, which we found to be from Mr. Ely, and upon admitting him. learned that he was but the precursor of others of our friends who had just arrived in the Missionary Packet from Hawaii & Maui. The • carts were sent to the village & they were shortly after drawn back accompanied by Mr. & Mrs. Bingham and their little ones. Mr. & Mrs. Richards concluded to remain on board the Packet till break of day & Mr. Thurston thought proper to remain with them. Soon after day light we had the satisfaction of welcoming 2 �LEVl VOLUME 7 them to our habitation. At the hour for \vorship a very great concourse of natives assembled. Mr. Bingham preached from Malachi 3. 16. 17. 18. In the afternoon Mr. Ely preached. • Monday Deer. 4th. The brethren met togeth"er after breakfast to consult as to the method of attending to the business which brought them to this place Viz. that of complying with the request of the gentlemen who replyed to upon the subject of the circular. We were unanimously of opinion that as we had not called a meeting it did not belong to us to fix a time when no designate a place where we would meet the gentlemen, but simply to state to them that we had convened in complyance with their suggestion and that we would wait with pleasure to hear the result of the investigation which they have expressed a readiness to make of our conduct. Messrs. Richards & Ely were nominated to write a communication on the subject & in the course of the forenoon a letter was prepared embracing the above act,- and containing the assurance of our willingness to comply with what we had before stated, that if we have mistaken the grand principles of reformation, or if we have taken a wrong step, we will be grateful to any man, who in a friendly manner will inform us of it; and moreover, that if after an investigation the truth should be doubted of our statements \ye hold ourselves in readiness to redeem our pledge & prove to the friends of Christianity & civilization the truth of what we have stated. • Friday Deer. 8. Several communications having passed between the mission, and the Gentlemen accepting the challenge contained in the circular; in which the wishes of both parties were clearly stated or obviously inferred, we concluded to comply with a proposition of theirs contained in a letter dated the 7th & received yesterday to meet them this day at 11 o'ck A.M. at the house of Gov. Poki.-A letter in answer to theirs of the 6th had been presented last eveng. and contained a statement of the ground which we should take, and what we felt to be the only ground upon which we could meet them, Viz. to listen to the result of the investigation which they had expressed a willingness to make of our conduct. At the hour appointed we walked to the house of Gov. Poki, where we found a company of gentlemen assembled consisting of the Eng" & Am. Consuls Capt. Jones, some of his officers, several Capts. of vessels & residents. Mr. Charlton who held the papers containing the correspondence first broke silence by stating that the gentlemen had assembled in accordance, with a "vish expressed in our circular that if we might be allowed a candid hearing we would substantiate the truth of every assertions therein contained. The • gentlemen he said disclaimed the "vish or intention of investigating our conduct, but would be glad to hear what we might have to say in vindication of it. For himself his dissatisfaction of our operations was very great. I am greatly dissatisfyed with your measures I think them calculated to do immense evil, and I have 3 �LEVI VOLUME 7 made official complaint to government. He complained of the schools as being scenes of immorality & places where every kind of iniquity is practiced he made a statement which would shock the ear of modesty • to hear repeated & for having been an eye witness of which he might well blush. Me Richards who was advocate for the mission stated the ground upon which we had consented to meet them read part of our last communication & made a few more remarks. No one was disposed to bring charges against us in writing. Mr. Charlton said he did not wish to bring charges in that manner & moreover he was not accustomed to miting. This seemed to be the grand objection to meeting us on our ground-as was evident from the lip consure & condemnation which issued from different parts of the house. After a full explanation on our part of the prindpes we should adhere to in vindicating ourselves from any aspersions that might be brought against us & much altercation on the part of those opposed to us Capt. Jones arose & proposed that the Circular be read entire. Mr. Richards read it accordingly-after which Capt. Jones remarked in a very respectful manner upon what he conceived the meaning & intention of the article, and expressed his view of the propriety of the gentlemen's bringing charges in writing supported by evidence if they had any to prefer. Capt. C. spake to this import if accusations were to be brought against us supported by evidence there was an end to the matter at once; for there could not be a • native found in all the island who would dare bring a charge against the mission. The case seemed hopeless on their part and they moved an adjournment. Capt. Jones stated further that he did not wish to be thought the champion of the mission-He considered them in common with other men liable to err and thought that in some instances they had erred & this he had stated to them, and suggested to them where in he thought they might improve. i\nd he added he had no doubt we were ready to have our faults pointed out by any of the gentlemen, and that we would receive kindly if we were wrong any suggestions for improvement. Capt. Jones having closed an adjournment was moved a second time & the meeting was broken up. Saturday Deer. 9. By invitation of Capt. Jones the brethren of the mission took Dirmer with him at his house on the point. We were requested to call at an early hour for conversation and the discussion of any subjects of interest to us. We went at 11 o'ck A.M. and had a very pleasant & gratifying interview which was protracted till about 4 o'ck P.M. Our conversation embraced a great variety of subjects, those which • related to our work as missionaries were fully discussed and our host entered into the spirit of them in such a manner as greatly to raise him in our esteem. He produced a letter from the SeC)'. of the Navy to Capt. Hull, who was expected to visit these islands but had relinquished the though of it and had given the 4 �LEVI VOLUME 7 communication to Capt. Jones. The letter commended the missionaries & particularly Mr. Stewart to the kind attentions of Capt. HulL • Mr. Richards read extracts from several letters of Mr. Stewart to counteract any impressions which the assertions of individuals might have upon Capt. J.s mind that Mr. Stewart left the mission in disgust, or did not entertain feelings of friendship to\vards the missionaries. Sabbath Decr. 10th. Our Bethel Flag was hoisted for the first time today, on board the Peacock. Most of the mission attended-Boats from the Sloop of War were in waiting at 11 o'ck to convey the mission family on board. We were attended to the beach by Kaahumanu & some others of the chiefs who accompanied us off. This was the first visit Kaahumanu had made on board, and Capt. Jones would have given her a salute but for its being the Sabbath-This he wished stated to her-She appeared gratified on learning the factMr. B. preached from Mat. 2. 2. "For we have seen his star in the east, and are yome to worship him." .After the services Capt. Jones gave an invitation to Mr. B. to preach again on the next Sabbath. Thursday Decr. 14. Capt. Jones met the Chiefs this morning on business-to attend to the subject of a treaty and the payment of the national debts; which had been communicated in letters some time before. On introducing the subject & calling for the letters it was found that the chiefs had given no attention to • them and were in no \'lay prepared for business. The papers ·were given into the hands of the mission to translate and the meeting adjourned to a future period. Had the company of Capt. Jones at tea together with Capt. Gardner & Capt. Barnerd. Capt. Jones informed that the brig which arrived this afternoon is the Active from Boston & that papers recd. by her give notice of the death of the two Ex Presidents Jo1m Adams & Thomas Jefferson who both departed this life on the 4th day of July the jubilee of our Independence. Friday Decr. 15th. Mr. & Mrs. Richards & their little ones together with Messrs. Thurston & Ely left us this morning & embarked on board the Missionary Packet to return to their respective stations having been with us 12 days. This afternoon a partial examination took place for the inspection of Capt. Jones. A number of the best schools were convened and the scholars made a display of their acquirements in a manner very much to their own credit & the gratifycation of the visitors. Capt. Jones made a short address expressive of his • satisfaction, commending their improvement & encouraging them to perseverance; which was interpreted to the assembly. This evening took up my lodgings in the store house; which is to be my future residence. 5 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Monday 18th. Execution of the murderer. Birth of a son to Mr. Ruggles during the night. Heard that Aniani was engaged in buying up all the bullets he can obtain. • Wednesday 20th. Tapping of Kalaimoku. Have heard today that Poki is formg. plans for rebellion against Kaahumanu. Thursday 21. Learned that a company met at the Kings house, that irregularities were practiced there, & that the king was prevailed upon by his sister to go to Kaahumanu's. Procession-& Sermon.-Minute guns from the Peacock from the time the procession moved till the close of the service & the return &c. Tuesday Deer. 26th. Signed bills of Ex. in favor of Pitman, French & Co. and James Hunnewell on the Am. Bd. For five days I have been very much troubled "\vith Ophthalmia. Thursday 28th. Mr. Bingham dined on board the Peacock together with the King, Kaahumanu, Opiia, Poki & other chiefs. Friday 29th. Change in Kalaimokus health indicating approaching dissolution. Dirmer at the expense of I.e. Jones. Mission family invited. Saturday 30th. Signing of a duplicate copy of a treaty between the U.S. and these islands. Capt. Jones at tea with the families. • Application of Mr. Loomis for a passage to Valpariso in the Convoy. Sabbath 31st. Capt. Jones attended native service, ML B. preached a ser. suited to the dose of the year So teach us &c. No service on board the Peacock. Monday Jany 1st. 1827. Mr. Loomis having reed. an answer from tllr. Jones that he can be accommodated with a passage in the Convoy to Vapo. the condition at length having been reduced to $200-returned answer accepting the proposal. Wednesday 3. Reed. a letter from Capt. Jones in an answer to the Circular. Friday. Returned an answer to Capt. Jones. Saturday 6th. The Convoy sailed-Capt. Jones Capt. Wildes. Capt. Meek arrived from Kauai. Monday 8. Mr. Cummings came to work at the printing business is to receive $1.50 pro day provided he boards himself or $1 if we board him. Wednesday 10. Robert Haia beat at Charltons last night. • Friday 12th. Departure of Kalaimoku for the windward. Sabbath 14. Baptism of Mr. Bingham's & Mr. Ruggles' infants also of the infant daughter ofKuanaua adopted by Kaahumanu. 6 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Thursday Jany 18th. The Pupuka arrived from Lahaina 'with a note from Mr. Richards noticing that on the preecd. Sabbath 14 inst. the candidates were reed. to the Church. • Saturday-20. A very busy week copyg. letters of the Board & writing letters for Am. to go by the Peru, which sailed this day-The public letter was not finished. The examn. of the schools which comd. on the 18th closed this aftemoon.- The greatest number of scholars we have ever had. The Tally Ho sailed this momg. Monday 22. Miss. Packet sailed for Kauai Mr. Ruggles on board. Teachers met and certificates given out. Tuesday 25. The Becket sailed for a voyage but is to stop at Hawaii & land some of Kalaimokus people. Wednesday 24. Arrival of the Triton Capt. Bryant. Friday Jany 26. At about 4 o'ck this morning we were called to witness the departure of the 3d daughter ofMr. & Mrs. Ruggles- She died of a discentary and was sick only about thirty six hours. This afternoon she was interred. Arrival of the Kamoholelani. Saturday 27. Arrived this morning H.B.M. Sloop ofiX1ar Blossom Capt. Beachy, from the N.W. Coast \-vhither she had been to extend aid to Capt. Franklin who is on a tour of discovery towards the North Pole. • The B. visited the place designated as a rendevous and waited for Capt. E till the coldness of the season rendered it necessary to depart. This took place without a visit from Capt. F. The wind was favorable on the arrival of the Sloop of the War in the roads for her entering the harbor & she was brought in immediately. As soon as she had come to anchor a salute was fired from the ship and answered from the fort. Have not yet met with the Captain or any of the officers. A native teacher remarked on being told the ship which has arrived is a moku leaua 0 Berekane- "mamuLe hoowalewale rnal." Sabbath 28th. A smaller congregation than usual owing to the absence of great numbers of people who have gone with Poki to the mountains to cut Sandal wood. All the population of the island is called out for this purpose, none are exempted but such as through age or sickness or some other cause may be justly excused. • Kaahumanu called over after meeting in the afternoon and from feelings of sympathy proposed to Mrs. Ruggles staying with her tonight to cheer her loneliness which she supposed she felt from the absence of her husband & the death of her daughter. 7 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Monday Jarry 29th. lX1hile we were at breakfast a message was handed in on a sLate from Haatilio requesting Mr. B. to attend on the instruction of the King & himself. It was concluded best to comply '. notwithstanding the indifference of the king at the present time to his book as by a daily intercourse \vith him we shall have a hold upon, \vhich we can in no other way secure. It was also suggested that it would perhaps be proper to call upon Capt. Beachy. This being determined upon we began to get ourselves for the purpose. In the mean time Mr. B. having business at the printing office walked over where he found Capt. Beachy-He accosted him as a friend & an acquaintance but Capt. B. made no retum, or answered in a cold & distant marmer & refused his hand. Mr. B. asked why is this, we last parted on good terms" you surely must have heard something to our disadvantage." I have heard of your unkind treatment of my naturalist whom I left here." Mr. B. said-you will find I trust before you leave that the reverse of this is the fact. In the afternoon we received a call from four of the officers of the Blossom who seemed to have called rather by mistake than intention, supposing that the mission house was the residence of some of the chiefs. Tuesday Jany 30th. Mr. Lay called this morning in consequence of a communication of Me Bingham to him upon the subject of our treatment of him during his residence at the islands) Capt. Beachey having said • that we had treated him unkindly. The interview of Mr. Lay was very gratifying. He unequivocally denyed having communicated with Capt. B. in the least on the subject-and moreover stated that his communications with the officers of the Blossom had been of a character to give an idea the reverse to that expressed by Capt. Beachey. He appeared gratified to learn that we had so much confidence in him as to believe that he had not made statements implying unkindness on our part. The King dined on board the Blossom. Reed. from the King & Kaahumanu a handsome present of fresh beef-Kaahumanu gave a small hind quarter worth 5 or 6 dollars. Wednesday Jany 31st. Met the King and Haalilio at the small wood~house for the purpose of attending to their instruction in English. The King is more indifferent to the subject than I have ever known him, he seems wholly devoted to play & his mind altogether absorbed by it. \Ve feel that some of uS should attend upon him in order that we may show ourselves friendly, keep up an acquaintance and if possible retain a hold upon him, so as to prevent his influence from being enrlrely withdrawn from the side of virtue and • sobriety. Thursday February 1st. HoapiH sailed IDis morning for Lahaina in the Pakii which has been detained here some time for repairs. Sent the bureau left by Mr. Loomis & also letters & publications recently from 8 �LEVI VOLUME 7 America. • Friday 2. The Pakii returned a strong wind having deranged the sails making it dangerous to proceed. Saturday Feby 3rd. The gale continues wind about N.E. or E.N.E. Should the Packet be on her way form Kauai she must have a very severe time. I think however had she sailed previous to the setting in of the gale she has put back unless near in with the land of this island. Sabbath 4th. The gate continues with unabated force. Small congregation both in the morning & afternoon. Exercises short. Monday 5th. The Chinchilla arrived from Hawaii- reed. letters from the brethren at Kailua & Kaawaloa, at the latter place Mr. Bishop was residing with his family, awaiting the period of Mrs. B.s confinement. Me Thurston states that the health of Kalaimoku is materially better-At Lahaina a physician was brought to his acquaintance who attended him to Kailua & has been of essential service to him, and he is some in hopes that he may yet get the better of his disease & live to be an old man. Have been greatly distressed to learn that Kaomi of whom we have long entertained a high opinion has been guilty of irregularities which justly forfeit the confidence of the mission. Being at the store of Mr. French I was informed that Kaomi was intoxicated at his house. The source of the information led me to • doubt the truth of it and I was strengthened in my opinion when looking into his yard I perceived a Tahitian there in a state of intoxication. As Kaomi is by foreigners called a Tahitian I supposed that the drunken man I saw was the person referred to. On my dep31ture I stepped at his gate and inquired whether Kaomi was at home-learning that he was I entered the house which appeared not as usual and saw him with another man asleep on a mat platform-The persons who entered with me attempted to awake him but their efforts were unsuccessful & to my surprise & grief I perceived he was in the state he was represented to be. After the close of the monthly prayer meeting his wife came to the mission house & confirmed what I had seen & stated that he had cast her off & that in consequence of it Opiia had directed her to come to her house and that Opiia had been laboring with Kaomi to reclaim him. Tuesday Feby 6th. Kaahumanu made us a handsome present of blue broad cloth worth at least here $5 pro yd. • On entering the Kings house, I discovered that Kaahumanu was there & perceived that she was in tears. I supposed she had been conversing with Kaomi as he was present. She saluted me very kindly & seemed unusually affectionate, expressed warm attachment of the missionaries, and declared that her heart 9 �LEVI VOLUME 7 was fixed on God. As her appearance was unusual I asked if she was ill-she said no-she was weeping ua Wi kau kdki i ka hewa- ua hewa Kaomi ua labu ia ka bu rama. I asked if it was on that account she • wept-she replied no--The cause of her great grief seemed to me rather mysterious. I have since learned that it was on account of the insubordination of the King who seems disposed to listen to his on people, & to disregard her authority & reject her advice. Wednesday 7th. Nil'. Bingham had an interview with Kaomi-He pretends to be sorry for his fault-says he is not lila loa i ka hewa,---declares he is not guilty in the affair concerning his wife, that she is the one in fault & has several times requested of him a bill of divorce. He does not acknowledge having been drunk more than once. He represents that Poki has solicited him strongly to join with him & the King-and I fear it will be found that he" has complied)~ & that his recent irregularities are the effect of yielding to a new master. Thursday Feby 8th. The Pakii sailed again We learn that she will proceed to Hawaii before her return to this place-The object of her going there is to bring hither Leleohoku the little son of Kalaimoku, who we learn is to be sent to England in the Blossom. Learned to day that Kinau has been having criminal • intercourse again with Kuanaua-and that Kaomi has been guilty of adultery and new acts of intemperance. The leven of wickedness begins to operate, and I fear that many of the people wilt return to their old ways-Sports that have been laid aside) it may justly be apprehended) will be resumed, and those who have for appearance sake confirmed to habits & forms approved by the word of Go.d, will go back & walk no more with us and return to their own ways as a dog to his vomit. If the King should publicly sanction the sports & pastimes of other years, by being present to witness them or by engaging in them, it may be expected that his people will to a great extent give themselves up to them. Friday Feby 9th. Have learned that a hula or native dance has been performed this afternoon at the sugar plantation Manoa, attended by the King and others as spectators. The performers were we are told persons belonging to Honolulu- The amusement was connected with intemperance. Just at evening we saw a company returning on horse back-some of them apparently the worse for liquor. In the company • were several foreigners. This evening Kaleohano and a female together with two other couple came to be married-Kaleohano has but recently lost a wife- The woman whom he has now taken is one whom he had on receiving 10 �LEVI VOLUME 7 evangelical views with respect to marriage rejected in consequence ofrus having at that time another wife--The wife he then chose to retain being dead)- he was desirous of renewing his connexLon with this • woman,- and the measure we thought a proper one and justified his being married sooner than under other circumstances would have been deemed proper. The other two couple having been united formedy according to the custom of the country; nothing was required of them but a dedaration of the sincerity of their intentions. After the ceremonies had been performed they spent a considerable time in pleasant conversationthey spoke with apparent regret of the de.clension in religion visible at the present time & dedared their intention to live according to the precepts of the bible Saturday Feby 10th. Another Hula we learn has been performed at Manoa- and the company if I am not misinformed are to perform again on Monday for the amusement of Capt. Beachy & officers & other gentlemen foreigners & residents. The King appears to be a foremost spectator in these scenes. There has within a few days been a very great turning to the old ways-to intemperance & sports. The Packet made her appearance this afternoon on her way from Kauai-Just at evening Mr. Ruggles attended by Kapule & Kaiu having left the vessel out side at some distance from the mouth of the harbor • came on shore in a boat & proceeded to the Mission house) where he was reed. with demonstrations of joy mixed with grief from the consideration of the mdanchoUy event which has transpired since his departure. Sabbath 11 tho Morning service was well attended. The King and his company were present. In the afternoon the congregation was very much smaller. Have learned that very much more disorder has existed in the village than usual, and that the dancing women have been practicing preparatory for the hula which is expected to take place tomorrow. Monday Feby 12th. A native Schooner arrived from Lahaina bearing the mournful intelligence of Kalaimoku's death which had been received there yesterday from Kailua. It appears that he died on the afternoon of Thursday the 8th and that a vessel was despatched next day to Lahaina to carry the news. The notice was received here with demonstrations of sorrmv, but nonvithstanding the gloom which the intelligence had cast over the place, the foreigners, for whose entertainment the hula had been planned, were determined not to be disappointed in witnessing a heathen sport-and though the King was • disinclined to be present out of regard to the memory of Kalaimoku & a wish to stay at home and indulge in grief, the English consul insisted on his going and induced him to accompany the cavalcade which rode to Waikiki for festivity & mirth. At night they returned with sound of bugle as from a victory in triumph as 11 �LEVI VOLUME 7 though the nation were not in mourning for one of its chief supports & defenders. Tuesday Feby 13th. Kaahumanu accompanied by Keliiahonui sailed for Hawaii in the Waverly. • Previously to their departure the members of the station met her at her house where a number of chiefs had assembled to express their aloha and among them Pob who appeared friendly & manifested seriousness of feeling. Before parting a prayer was offered by Mr. Bingham at the close of which she took a kind leave of the family & then seated herself in a hand cart which was in waiting to receive her, and was drawn down to the landing,- on her way she was joined by the King and Capt. Beachy-From the landing they proceeded on board the Blossom and were honored with a royal salute. From the Blossom she passed to the Waverly & with a pleasant breeze left the harbor We are happy to learn that at a consultation of the chiefs last evening Pob conceded the supremacy to Kaahumanu. The enquiry was made who shall go to Hawaii-The Govr. said he wished very much to go---and proposed that Kaahumanu should stay & manage affairs here while he went to the windward. Kaahumanu replied why should you go--what business have you at the windward. Poki replied it is with you-if you wish to go---go, and take along the King and his sister it is with you to exercise authority. Kamehameha at his death committed his sons to your charge & the kingdom to your care-and it was the wish of Kalaimoku that you should still have the charge. The mana is • yours. It is said this declaration of Poki was a gratification to her. Wednesday Feby 14th. The weather being unfavorable this afternoon there was no meeting for the natives. Thursday 15th. The Becket sailed this afternoon on a voyage, but is to touch at KauaL I sent in the care of the native captain Kaianui, a bundle containing letters & publications for Mr. Whitney. The Becket has been chartered by a comp81ly & is bound on a trading or sealing voyage. This evening several of the native members of the church met at the mission house to attend with us a preparatory service in reference to the communion. Sabbath 18th. The meeting in the morning "vas tolerably well attended. though owing to the weather the number was not so great as usual. The king was present. In the afternoon the weather would not admit of a congregation's assembling in our open & wet place of worship, and it was concluded to invite the native members of the church to the mission house where we • might in comfort observe the communion. Present besides Mr. & Mrs. Bingham, Mr. & Mrs. Ruggles & myself, Opiia, Laanui Kaiu & Kalaaiaulu. A young man belonging to a vessel in port who is of the Catholic communion & spends most of his 12 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Sabbaths at the mission house and who gives evidence of true piety having attend English service was invited to join with us in commemorating the death of our common Lord. He declined on the grotmd of its • being contrary to the rules of the Catholic Church for the members to commune with those of another persuasion. He says he does many things however which would brand him as a heretic if known to the Church. There are some things however in the forms of that Church which he prefers to ours. Friday Feby 23rd. The weather for more than a week past has been unsettled) which has occasioned a delay in the sailing of the Missionary Packet to convey Mr. Ruggles and family to Hila. The wind has been from the westward accompanied with showers of rain. For a day or two past the wind has been moderate & little rain has fallen, Mr. R. having got all things in readiness embarked this morning, together with Kapule who is bound to Lahaina. The wind still being from the westward they were obliged to beat out of the harbor the Pulaholaho for Lahaina beating out at the same time. The wind is favorable for them, and we hope they will have a short passage. She will probably proceed direct to the place of her destination. Saturday-Feby 24th. Wind still from the westward. The Pakii sailed: her ultimate destination is Hila, but will stop at Kailua and wait orders from Kaahumanu. She conveys Keaholawaiia who takes the place of Koahou deceased in the government of Hila under Kapili who is the head chief of that Division of Hawaii. • This afternoon I went with the natives of the family in search of a cow which not returning with the herd last night we supposed had calved abroad. We found her after some search) but saw nothing of her calf, after looking, however, some time longer we descried it but in so feeble a condition that it was not able to follow the cow. One of the natives carried it in his arms as far as Mr. Allen's where I borrowed a cart in which it was conveyed home) but on our arrival it appeared nearly dead. Saw a native this afternoon carrying a human scull, on making inquiry concerning it) was told it was the scull of a man who had been offered in former times in sacrifice to an idoL It was perfect, and as white as ivory) the effect of having been for a long time exposed to the sun and rain while suspended on a stick at the heiau, to decorate the supposed abode of the sanguinary deity. It is perhaps one of the seven who were sacrificed at Waikiki during the illness of Keopuolani, mentioned in the Memoirs. Sabbath, Feby 25th. The congregations were as large as they have been for several Sabbaths pastnothing unusual in the appearance of things- as good attention was given to the discourses & as is • commonly seen. Thursday March 1st. By the direction ofOpiia the females who have been denominated t..1,.e poe hooikaika were invited to her house that it might be known how many of the females of the place stand 13 �LEVI VOLUME 7 firm-We were gratified to learn that about 700 persons assembled this morning from Honolulu & vicinity. • A large number considering the absence of many in the mountains with their husbands & relatives who have gone after sandal wood. The Triton sailed this morning for the N.W. Coast. The Blossom also sailed, bound to Canton. Fourteen or fifteen of the serious natives attended with liS our weekly prayer meeting. They were invited in order that we might hold religious conversation with them-inquire into their state, give them advice & encourage them to perseverance in the ways of religion. J000 Ii, WahineaLLi, Laanui, Auhea & her husband & Kaiana were questioned respecting their desires & feelings, and each gave a short view of their religious experience & declared their determination to persevere in seeking the Lord & in endeavors to serve him. The interview was pleasant & 1Ne trust profitable. It is our design to have these meetings continued. Though the prospect is in some respects dark, owing to the prevalence of sin around us, the faU of some of hopeful appearance, the coldness of others, & the almost total suspension of the schools through the absence of the people and the remisness or 8_postacy of teachers, yet we are encouraged to hope that a • better time is at hand. We cannot but hope that the Lord \vill revive his work & put to silence the voice of the enemy-why should it be said among the heathen concerning the followers of Christ-"\Vhere is their God." Our prayer to him is that he would arise & vindicate his own cause and make his power known & his name gloriOUS. Sabbath, March 4th. The congregations to~day have been about as large as for several Sabbaths past and quite as interesting. There is a goodly number who seem to listen with attention. Poki. was present in the morning having just come down from Manoa and intending to return in the evening. He took his set in the house in a situation he has not ocupied since the time he declared his intention not to come again to our meeting. Kaomi was also present for the first time since his turning to sinful ways. After the morning service the people were infonned that a Sabbath School would be opened in the afternoon for the purpose of tead-ung the Sermon on the Mount and all who were desirous of learning that tract were invited to give attendance. In the afternoon I went to the house of Kaahumanu where the people were invited to • assemble. About 150 persons, mostly females, were present. Having been arranged in rows and a teacher appointed for each row the work of instruction commenced which consisted either of reading or repeating a portion from the tract No.6. The exercises lasted about 2 hours & were concluded by a prayer offered by 14 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Laanui and the repeating of the Lord)s prayer by the whole school in concert. Monday March 5th. The Chinchilla Capt. Thos. Meek sailed for Canton, by him sent many letters and • the joint letter of the mission containing a history of the General Meeting at Kailua. Tuesday 6th. The Kamehameha sailed for the Coast of Califomia by her we sent a few letters to be forward to the U.S. across the continent. Wednesday 7th. It was gratifying to see our afternoon lecture better attended than usual owing to the tempory return of a number of individuals who have been absent cutting wood. Thursday March 8th. Mr. B. reed. a letter from Kaomi in the style of confession and requesting advice as to what he must do. He acknowledged that the evil was in his own heart, but declares though he has himself done wrong he has not enticed others to go astray with him and has uniformly told them not to follow or imitate him. Our family meeting this evening for social prayer was attended by the native members of the church & persons desirous of joining the church-and improved as a kind of conference for their benefit-The exercises were altogether in the native language-These meetings it is to be hoped will be of important advantage to those who from right motives attend them. • Friday 9th. On going to the King's to attend to his instruction in English learned that he had gone to Manoa to see Kuanaua-he having fallen from his horse & suffered some injury also had a bone broken. Saturday 10th. Mr. B. has been engaged for two days past in making an alteration in the rooms of the wood house, east end--enlarging the front room and constructing the common eating room into a lodging apartment to be separated from the cook house by a partition forming a passage way from the cook house to the front room whi.ch will be more commodeous for entertaing company & will serve for a convenient room for meetings. Sabbath March 11. Our congregations both in the morning & afternoon were as large & interesting as they have been any time of bte. The King & his attendants were present in the morning. There were present at the Sabbath School from 150 to 175 persons-mostly females-several recited lessons that would have been creditable to any Sabbath School Scholar in any land. The order of the School is less exact than could be desired but this is to be attributed to the teachers-to a destitution of • books & the ignorance of all with respect to manner of conducting on such an occasion-But it is to be hoped the evil will be with little difficulty remtdied when all the scholars shall be supplied with booksregular teachers assigned & the method to be persued better understood. I intend as far as I am able, to 15 �LEVI VOLUME 7 explain in course the Sermon on the Mount, making it a distinct part of the exercise, & addressing myself to the whole school. • Thursday 15th. The native Schooner New York sailed for Kailua-Opiia goes up to visit Kaahumanu who is indisposed-She takes with her the infant child of Pauahi the adopted daughter of Kaahumanu. It is expected the stay of Opiia will be short. Her purpose is to return immediately. We have been thronged for several days past with natives bringing coal for the new tract we have taken in several barrels and as the natives still continue bringing it ·we are obliged to refuse receiving it. Kaomi was present at the family meeting this week and he says he wishes to return to the right way again. Friday March 16th. All the shipping which was in the roads has entered the harbor, four whale ships were towed in this morning. The Pulaholaho arrived from Lahaina by her reed. a letter from Mr. Richards. The Packet had not arrived there when the Pulaholaho sailed. Saturday March 17th. Drew up the articles landed by Capt. Swain of the Enterprise consisting of SL'{ boxes & one barrel brought gratuitously by permission of the owners & the kindness of the captain. • Sabbath 18th. The customary services of the Sabbath were conducted without any thing special to notice. Held a meeting in English at which were present most of the masters of the vessels in port & a few of the officers. Wednesday, 21st. By the Wailele which arri.ved last evening a letter was reed. from Lahaina stating that the Packet had not arrived but that it had been heard from & was expected to go to Kaawaloa before it returned to Lahaina & this place. Thursday March 22nd-I went twice to~day with a view to teach the King, but he was at the village absent, I was told,-He is very fond of the billiard table & he spends a good deal of his time in that play. Friday 23rd. The workmen have been employed this afternoon in tarring the roof of the cookhouse & spreading on tapa. Mrs. Taylor at tea-She appears desirous of maintaining a friendly intercourse with the family. In the evening I spent about half an hour at Mr. Charlton's-was treated politely, & passed the time • agreeably. Sabbath 25th. The Packet arrived early this morning from the windward. She was last from LahainaFrom Hilo she sailed for Kaawaloa & carried plank for Mr. Ely-she also stopped at Kailua. 16 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Mr. Goodrich states having visited the volcano again and says a great alteration is visible in the crater-he thinks the lava has risen 300 or 400 feet from the bottom-there 3re more than twenty • openings which are constantly discharging liquid lava by boiling or spouting. From the black ledge he descended to the bottom & returned in 10 min. Mr. Ruggles arrived comfortably with his family-The constant rains had prevented his building a house but hoped to have one erected as soon as they should subside-He states that his family were all well and that he had not lost a meal since his arrivaL Tuesday March 27. The Kamohole1ani sailed for Kauai with the English ConsuL Arrived the Brig Niu 85 days from Canton. Four natives of these islands of the crew of this vessel died in Canton of the dysentery-one sent by the king ran away at manilla. \X1ednesday 28th. While at the village to~day I was interrogated by Capt. Swain of the Alliance why I did not teach the crew of our vessel better than to refuse relief to a man almost dying with the scurvy who sent a boat along side for a little fresh provision. He alluded to a story which had been in circulation some time and arose from a statement of Capt. Potter of the Abigail who sent his boat along side the Packet on her way to Hila for something fresh-but returned without obtaining anything with word that they had no refreshments on board. Capt. S. observed that he heard the boat was sent destitute away because it was the • Sabbath day. 111e facts were theseThe Captain of the Abigail was down with the scurvy & in great need of some fresh provisions-and seeing the Packet thot it possible he could obtain something from her & thus sent his boat with an officer some miles to board her. There were no vegetables of any kind on board the Schooner & Mr. R. stated the facts to the offLcer. There were however fowls! but it did not occur to the mind of Me R. that anything was wanted but vegetables as fmvls were not enquired for. Unfortunately too the officer was not invited on board which was not according to etiquet. The officer felt a little mortified & when he returned to his vessel & reported the matter the captain felt very much disappointed. On his arrival here he reported the fact & it was immediately caught up & made a great story of. We are told a certain person requested the captain to make a statement of the circumstances in writing in form of a deposition. Capt. S. seemed desirous to make something of it, but the facts being explained to him he admitted it was a misunderstanding, and in this instance pardonable: but said I must instruct the captain of the vessel & • teach him his duty in such a case as this. I endeavored, to be sure) to exercise all the gratitude to my admonisher that the nature of the case required. 17 �LEVI VOLUME 7 He also said we had a very bad name, that a great many stories were in circulation about us. The state of things at Lahaina last fall while he was there seemed to trouble him very much-He could not find words • to express all that he seemed to feel upon the subject-On enquiru1g what were the evils which were so offensive he saw fit to name only one, and that was, that Mr. Richards had established the price of potatoes at the extravagant sum of two dollars pr. barreL I told him Me R. had nothing to do with fixing the price of potatoes nor any thing else. He said Ah! but he sells them himself at that price & the natives justify themselves for asking the same and plead him as an example. I was satisfied that the kaou on female prostitution troubled him more than the price of potatoes. Thursday March 29th. The Waverly sailed this afternoon for Kailua to bdng down Kaahumanu-I sent a few articles to Messrs. Thurston & Bishop & 100 dollars in cash. Friday 30th. The Packet sailed this afternoon for Kauai-We expect Mr. \Vhitney will come up in her to be associated for a season with the missionary at this place or at Lahaina. Mr. Cummings who has assisted us of late in pdnting goes in the Schooner-His intemperate habits have been a great hindrance to him in his employments. He is sensible of the evil of drinking and seems desirous to break from it and has made resolutions to that effect. He wished to board in our familYI but as that was not convenient he • proposed going in the Schooner & working for his board-To this we consented, assuring him if he did well we would patronise him, & give him employment in the way of his profession as soon as it should be in our power. Saturday 31st. Walked to Manoa. The Wailele sailed for the windward.-To do us a favor she will stop at Lahaina. I send a few things to Mr. Richards. Sabbath ApL 1st. Native congregation much as usual in the morning-in the afternoon thin owing to rain. A few captains & officers met with the family for social worship in the forenoon. Monday 2nd. Having been infonned by Capt. Micajah Swain of the Phebe who has brought a few packages for us free of freight, that he should not enter the harbor, but expected me to send out side for the things, I hired a small double canoe & went off. The wind blew fresh & the sea was rough and being afraid to load the canoe deeply I took only nvo boxes which were heavy & left the barrels, three in number to be • brought at another time. Being apprehensLolis that we might meet with some difficulty coming in I left my watch on board the ship in the care of the mate. We arrived however safely, but I could not induce the men to go out again, though I offered to pay them the same as for the first trip off. 18 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Tuesday 3rd. A hint having been given Kekauluohe last night that we wanted a double canoe to bring some things ashore from a vessel laying in the roads) she sent to Waikiki and had one provided. In the • afternoon I went off; but just as we were approaching the vessel a boat set off having the articles on board. I however went on board the Martha Capt. Benj. A. Gardner who has brought out articles for the mission, and took upon our double canoe 2 boxes-a cart remains on board which carmat be got at till the vessel enters the harbor. At tea this evening were favored with the company of Capt. Potter of the Abigail) Capt. Worth of the Congress, & Capt. Edwards of the Paragon. Reed. a letter to day from Lahaina enclosing two from the Missionary Rooms dated in Novr. 1825 which were forwarded by the hand of Oeo. Bumstead Son of Dea. Bumstead of Boston. Mr. R. speaks very encouragingly of the state of things at Lahaina. All is quiet & orderly though there are several ships there, and it is kapu loa-not a female goes on board the ships-the Captains are friendly. This is the Lord's doing: and let his name be praised. Thursday, April 5th. Reed. a eall this morning from Capt. Joseph Allen of the Clarkson who has kindly brought us a shipment of articles freight free consisting of 28 packages. We have tendered Capt. Allen the • assurance that should be find it convenient to enter the harbor the port charges shall be remitted. This we did without knowing the pleasure of government upon the subject, having concluded that if it was not agreeable to the government to remit the harbor fees we would bear the expense ourselves. But on Me B.s applying to Poki he promptly consented to remit them and stated his wLllingness to do it on all vessels bringing supplies for the mission. We however thi.nk it not expedi.ent to make application unless a large shipment is made as in this case. Friday April 6th. Early this morning the l'vliss.y Packet arrived from Kauai bringing Mr. \XThitney & family who come to sojourn for a season with Mr. Richards at Lahaina unless it can be made apparent that this station has greater claims to his labors than that, and it shall be agreeable to Mr. W. to take up his residence here. Saturday 7. Mr. lX'hitney having concluded to stop here began to remove his effects from the Schooner and to deposit them in Mr. Ellis' house where he will take up his residence while he remains at tills statiOD. • Sabbath April 8th. Morning service as well attended as usual, Mr. Whitney preached for the words, "One thing thou lackest." In the afternoon ML B. preached. Our English auditory consisted only of our own families, Mr. Hunnewell & Mr. Cummings. 19 �LEVI VOLUME 1 In the aftemoon had a call from Capts. Kelly, Barzillai of the Maro, Swain & Benj. A Gardner of the Martha, the two former stopped to tea & spent part of the evening. • The Kamoholelani arrived from Kauai. Tuesday 10th. The first moderate weather for more than a fortnight, & the only chance during that time for vessels in the roads to enter the harbor. They had increased to 14 or 15 in number. three were towed in this morning & four more in the course of the day. Reed. from on board the Congress Capt. Worth 11 packages of articles (mostly small) gratuitously brought by the kindness of the Captain & the generosity of the owners by which we are laid under obligations to both. Wednesday 11 tho All the vessels in the roads except one the Daniel Capt. Buckle entered the harbor- the wind was from the sea and the chance favorable. Made arrangements to take the Schooner along side the Clarkson tomorrow morning to land our supplies. A young bull belonging to us having strayed into Manini's herd has been altered & marked by his people. This I noticed some days ago and to day I spoke to Mr. Marine conceming it. He said call just • before night when the cattle are brought up 81ld point out your bullock, I called with a native & designated the creature. A woman of the establishment declared the creature was theirs that it was the calf of a certain cow which she described; and that she knew the history of it from its birth. Marine said you hear what the woman says I know nothing about it-If you have a bullock in my head I do not want it-mine are marked. I saw how matters stood 81ld felt that it was not worth while to quarrel with him 81ld his people about the affair-though by a thorough investigation of circumstances I am satisfied we could recover the creature. The apostle says why do you not suffer yourselves to be defrauded rather than go to law before the unjust. I think it best to say no more about the thing & let it rest. Thursday April 12th. The wind being from the sea, in about a S.E. direction, and the appearance of a storm out-we deferred landing our supplies from the Clarkson-I however recd. from on board the Martha a cart shipped by the Ed. in 1825-a strong, well made & excellent carriage,-just what we want to bear the beating of Honolulu-it is constructed for a horse or for oxen by having fills and a tongue to ship & • unship at pleasure. This evening rain and an angry sky. Think we shall have a blow from the sea,- very unfortunately for Capt. Buckle,- his ship lays out side and pitches tremendously. 20 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Sabbath 15th. A temporary cessation to the rain allowed the people to assemble for worship; but we found the ranai a very unfit place to conduct religious services in-a stable would not have been worse• wet & filthy: but the people assembled there & there the truth of God was addressed to them. The Spirit of God can make it effectual under what circumstances soever heard. Monday April 16th. Walked to the village met with one of the Captains who brought a few supplies this spring for the mission who enquired privately whether the harbor fees were not remitted to those ships which brought freight for the missionaries having heard he said that was the case. He seemed to be satisfied upon the point when I told him that the port charges had been remitted only in cases where a large shipment of supplies was brought. Tuesday 17. Went out with the Schooner to the Clarkson and received the supplies brought by that vessel for the mission-We were detained till afternoon for a part of the articles owing to the sailing of the Abigail & Palaena on account of which the attention of the crew was required in altering the position of the ship. By an arrival from the Society Islands reed a letter from Mr. Loomis dated Raiatea Feby 10. His health had somewhat improved and that of his family was very good. • The Waverly and other vessels arrived from the windward leaving Kaahumanu rna at Lahaina. Wednesday April 18th. Employed in arranging the store house & stowing away the supplies reed. by the Clarkson which the workmen drew up to day. Thursday 19. A few scholars were examined this afternoon in writing on the slate, being the day for the quarterly examination. Many of the scholars are absent after sandal wood & others that remain seem to have set aside the palapala & turned to play. The road for some time past has been thronged with idlers wasting their time at maika & gambling the king himself taking as much interest in these sports as his people. Went on board the Swift Capt. Jonathan Swain & reed. a box addressed to the Rev. C.S. Stewart shipped in Deer. 1825, & brought out gratuitously. Saturday 21st. A company of natives consisting of the more regular natives have been engaged in forming paHisades around the meeting house so near as to lean against the building by which the house is • secured from the entrance of goats, cattle & hogs and may be made comfortable to meet in. Sabbath April 22nd. A fuller congregation than usual Mr. %itney preached in the morning and Mr. Bingham in the afternoon. 21 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Monday 2Jrd. This afternoon had Poki & his wife & Auhea & her husband to tea. Tuesday 24th. The Pulaholaho arrived from Kauai and brought news of the death of Koakanu; called • the brother of Kaikioewa. Thursday 26th. The Pakukai sailed this morning for Lahaina with Kekauluohe and attendants-she had been sent for by Kaahumanu & Hoapili wahine her mother-who directed her to bring with her Kinau her younger sister; but she refused to accompany her. The Wailele also sailed about the same time on board which I sent articles for Mr. Richards. The King and Haalilio took tea with the family this evening. Friday April 27th. The King & Pob left this morning in the Niu for Waianai & Wailua. They are going to superinted the delivery of sandal wood-The Kamolohelani & Waverly preceded them and Mr. Hunnewell having chartered the Miss.y Packet sailed soon after the Niu. Mr. Charlton took passage with Mr. Hunnewell for Waianai He seemed quite offended that the King had permitted so many of his people to attend him. He spoke of some of the King)s attendants in very harsh terms called them a set of vagabonds and the very refuse of the nation-the very worst persons in the islands-He had got the King away in hopes he would be freed from these scoundrals-and now they have gone with him. He said, if • Kaahumanu did not come back soon he should go to the windward on purpose to see Governor Adams & her in order to have some of the worthless fellows removed that keep about the king-He meant he said to advise that about a dozen of them be banished to Fannings Island. Thursday Mar 3rd. Kaumaumaakea the head man of Honolulu died this morning very suddenly. He had been ill, but was better and went up the valley to direct & assist his people in cultivating the land. On his way he complained of a trembling in his legs. 'W'hen he arrived at the place of work he gave some directions about clearing a water course for irrigating a kala patch-and squat down near the running water: pretty soon he fell, the people hastened to his assistance & took him up. - he uttered but one short sentence & expired. This afternoon the Packet arrived from Waimea on this island and brought for NiL Hunnewell 190 pieul of sandal wood. Saturday May 5th. Attended with Mr. Bingham the interment of Kaumaumaakea. A grave had been • opened in his own house; in which the coffin had been deposited before our arrival. Mr. Bingham made a few remarks, sung a hymn & prayed. Perfect stillness and order was observed-Thirty or forty persons were in the house mostly females clad in mourning, & a number of others outside. The shortness & uncertainty 22 �LEVI VOLUME 7 of life solemnly affected our minds as we slowly returned from this scene of mourning. Sabbath 7th. A full congregation in the momg. ML \\1hitney preached-in the afternoon the assembly • was much smaller, ML Bingham preached. Monday May 7th. ML Whitney addressed the people who assembled this afternoon to attend the monthly concert. We were gratified to witness a larger company present than we have seen for several like seasons past. The families met at the wood house and united in observing the delightful season. Tuesday 8th. Kaahumanu and Opiia arrived this mOlTling from Lahaina. The former in the New York & the latter in the Wailele. The New York came to anchor first and we went to the beach to salute Kaahumanu-we found her in the vessel & we went on board to meet her on landing she accompanied us to the mission house, where a hymn was sung and a prayer of thanksgiving offered up. A physician Dr. Pelham attended her, who brought letters of introduction from the brethren at KaLlua, who give him a very good character. The people appear very much pleased with the return of Kaahumanu to this place. The Missionary Packet sailed for Waimea on this island about 3 o'ck this aftemoon in the service of Mr. • HUIU1ewell who has gone in her. Kamahoula has entered on board as a hand and has a young man with him as a hoa hana. Wednesday May 9th. Mr. Bingham conducted native service this aftemoonMr. Whitney not being able to attend meeting in consequence of a sick head ache, which increased to an intenseness almost insupportable. An emetic was administered in the evening and after it had operated several times he became in a degree composed though his suffering was still great. Thursday 10th. A larger number of persons than usual attended the evening conference at the mission house. Kaahumanu & OpUa were present and a number of others who have never before attended. Kaahumanu remained at the mission house during ni.ght. We leam that she proposes to build immediately the meeting house some time ago contemplated and for which most or all the timber is cut. She has sent word to Bob & the king to dispatch Aneane the chi.ef to whom the work was iJ.1trus;:ed to collect the timber & remove it to this place. • An eclipse of the moon this evening almost total shadowed entirely by the penumbra. It commenced at a few minutes past 8 o'ck middle about half past nine or a quarter before 10 o'ck. I did not observe the close but it was probably about 11 o'ck. The natives who were at the house asked many questions respecting the 23 �LEVI VOLU1ffi 7 cause of the phenomenon and they seemed perfectly satisfied with the account of it which we gave though they did not seem well to comprehend how the earth could so get between the sun & the moon as to cast • its shade upon the latter & hide it from our view-They seem to have exploded the notion that it is occasioned by the Akua's devouring the moon. Sabbath May 13th. Mr. YVhitney had an attack of the Calera morbus last night and was not able to go out this day. Mr. Bingham conducted service both in the rooming and afternoon. The congregation was large particularly so in the morning. The people who attend Sabbath School instruction assembled in the meeting house. A larger number than usual were present owing to the return of Kaahumanu and Opiia. They were present and each of them recited a chapter of Christs Sermon on the Mount. Wednesday May 16th. Mr. \Xlhitney preached the lecture-a pretty large congregation a considerable number of those who have been absent for sandal wood having retd. among the rest LaanuL The Missionary Packet returned from the west part of the island and brings 220 piculs of sandal wood for Mr. Hunnewell. Thursday 17. Mr. \Xlhitney & myself accompanied by a number of natives made an excursion to the • pale. ML W. rode part of the way. An English whaling ship the John Palmer arrived having stopped at Lahaina, Capt. Clark brought letters from Mr. Richards also a letter from Mr. Bishop which was recd. at Lahaina by the Govs. Schooners. Mr. R. states that Kekauluohe was confined on the 13th instant and that the child died half an hour after its birth. Mr. Bishop communicates the fact that it is a time of scarcity with the people of Kana and that the Miss. families at Kailua have been destitute of flour for six weeks. Friday 18th. The King & Boki and their numerous attendants arrived from Waialua. The King immediately called upon Kaahumanu and was received by her with singular tenderness & affection. Saturday May 19th. Learn that the king has taken Kuke the Tahitian teacher for an instructor for himself & people and that he intends turning again to the palapala. Met with Boki this afternoon who gave me a kind salutation. He confirmed what we had heard with respect to Kuke's being secured for this place, and remarked that it is his intention now to tum to the pono. • Sabbath 20th. Mr. Bingham preached to a very large congregation from 1 Peter 2 c. 22 to 25 v. In the afternoon Mr. lXlhitney preached from Jer 7 part of the 14th verse-"Saying, peace, peace; when there is no peace." 24 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Mr. Hunnewell gave us an account of reports in circulation respecting Mr. Richards. Viz. that he is engrossing all the trade with the ships at Lahaina.-also that Capt. Clark of the John Palmer felt himself • injured by him in consequence of his telling the natives that they would be cheated if they traded with him (i.e. with Capt. Clark) This we told Mr. H. we would vouch was a misunderstanding and a mistake altogether. We should hardly think such things worth a thought were it not that lies the most improbable, calumnious and base respecting the missionaries are credited & circulated far and wide. There are those here who catch at any thing which may casually be said to our disadvantage and swell it to something enormouS. But the Lord will reward them according to their works as they love cursing so it will come upon them, it will come into their bowels like water and like oil into their bones. As they propagate lies we will endeavor to make known the truth of God-and pray even for those that haet us. Monday May 21st. Set a calker to work on the deck of the Missionary packet-the seams are quite open & the whole deck needs to be calked. His price is $2.50 per day & his board. Two dolls. & a half per day & board I find is the common price of labor for mechanicks . Tuesday 22nd. Mr. .Bingham & Mr. \X1hitney have commenced revising the first Chapters of Luke in • order to their being printed. Their plan is to prepare 24 pages & strike off a number of proofs & put them into the hands of the chiefs & the brethren of the other stations for critical remarks-and as soon as corrections can be made to commence the printing of the whole. In this way to proceed till Luke is printed which they expect will be effected in considerably less time than a year from this day. Mr. W. says September. Commenced a School this day among the natives of the Kings train. If I am instrumental in any degree of turning their attention from gambling & other sports I shall feel that I labor not in vain though they should accquire little knowledge of the English which is the language I propose to teach them. Wednesday May 2.3rd. We have heard that Boki & his wife Kuanaua & Kinau, Kaomi & the woman with whom he has cohabited and also a number of the dissolute persons in the king's train have been taxed for their misconduct, for intemperance, adultery & fornication-Boki 80 piculs of sandal wood Kuanaua & Kaomi the same quantity-Boki's wife) Kinau, & the woman with which Kaomi was connected each 40 • piculs. It seems by this that Kaahumanu has some energy and that she in conjunction with the windward chiefs feels like punishing the disorderly and br'mg'mg them under their mvn rules. This act does not look much like submitting to userpatlon. 25 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Friday May 25th. This has been with me a very busy & laborious day. I have been employed almost without intermission from sun rise to sun set.-in the morning coopering water casks to send to Kailua, • calling upon Harry Zupplien to settle a difficulty respecting some stones which I contracted for with a number of natives who claimed the right of selling them while he denied it;-the result at last was a consent on his part for me to buy them: called upon Capt. Jack respecting filling the casks with water,engaged a number of natives to work on a lime kiln and superintended the wark,-made a division of various articles for the stations-at sun down set fire to the lime kiln. The natives with whom I made a contract to cover the roof the blacksmith shop commenced work and required my attention. I was obliged to make them tear off the grass of part of one side after it was put on the work not being done faithfully. Saturday May 26th. Sent on board the Schooner 7 bbls. of beef & 6 bbls. of pork & two other barrels for the windward stations. Work men employed in the forenoon drawg. up stones in the aftemoon cutting & squaring them. A man acquainted with the printers art now under the care of the Americ81l Consul & recommended by him to us as a printer offered himself to be employed in our service-He is willing to work for a small • compensation over the price of his board. Me B. thinks we had better pay him American prices for work & let him board himself Wednesday 30th. Finished shipping supplies for the windward and intend getting all ready to day & early tomorrow morning to set sail. Capt. Jack was married this aftemoon. Thursday 31st. At 25 min. before 12 o'ck set sail the wind was pleasant & the sea smooth at sun down several leagues to the windward of Diamond Hill. Had worship on deck at the going down of the sun. Immediately after I betook myself to my berth. I did n;t vomit but was just sick enough to be uncomfortable. Friday June 1st. At day light found ourselves wide off the western point of Molokai & about half the distance fi-om Oahu to Lanai. At 11 o'ck took the bearings of Oahu W Lanai S.E. Molokai N .W. MaUl E. The high land of Oahu about W. by N. or W. halfN. from where I suppose Lahaina to be situated. • Light breezes part of the day, towards night more wind but directly ahead. Saturday June 2nd. At day light we were between Lanai & MauL It being almost calm & a current against us I had the boat let down & putting some of my baggage into it I set out for Lahaina and after 26 �LEVI VOLUME 7 about an hour smart rowing reached the shore. On my way to the house I was met by Mr. Richards whom I was rejoiced to find at Lahaina as I had some fears he might be absent on a tour around the island. He had ~. returned two days before with Mrs. R. who had accompanied him. They were attended in their journey by Nahienaena and other chiefs and found the excursion both pleasant & healthfuL It was towards noon before the Schooner got up to the anchorage having to contend against a strong current. In the course of the day called with Mr. R. upon the chiefs found them in very good mood & very inquisitive respecting the state of things at Oahu. I was very cautious in communicating intelligence & referred them to Cap. Jack. Auhea appeared much interested in the notice that candidates for baptism were to be propounded on the Sabbath at Oahu for admission into the church and seemed very desirous to know whether herself & husband were among the number. She called towards evening at the house of Mr. R. 's and resumed the subject: she appeared serious and interesting. Sabbath June 3rd. Attended divine service and witness a full congregation & an attentive audience. Monday 4th. Supplies shipped for Lahaina were landed from the Schooner and preparations made for sailing in the afternoon for Kailua. Afternoon I walked with Mr. R. to visit his land. I have never seen • Lahaina look so barren as now. It is owing very considerably to a destructive wind which took place in the winter. At three dck I went on board the Schooner to set saiL In getting under way we drifted astern & run against the Pupuka: but fortunately ver{ little damage was done. some time was lost in getting clear & after getting under way the wind being moderate & the current strong against us we lost ground & was obliged to come to anchor again. A canoe came off from Mr. Richards' just at evening & I went on shore, and took tea with the family. I found Nahienaena there with a number of her attendants where she had come to be instructed in singing. A gentle land breeze setting in at about half past 10 o'ck I went again on board the Schooner & we immediately got under way, but we made very little progress. Tuesday June 5th. Found ourselves within sight of Lahaina when the light enabled us to see where we were. It "vas afternoon before we got past Molokini, but a pleasant breeze springing up towards evening we • stood out by the Eastern end of Kahoolawe and we hoped to be off Kawaihae in the morning. Wednesday 6th. The wind died away in the night and we made little progress. At day light Kohala point in sight. 27 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Maunakea & Hualalai visible. The sea very smooth disturbed by nothing but the long swell. We were becalmed most of the day and part of the time we plied at the oars. In the afternoon a breeze from the sea • set in and we made pretty good progress and about dark we were off Hoona or Fisherman)s point. The moon shone pleasantly as we passed along the shores of Kana & the white foaming surf breaking along the beach contrasted finely with the dark rocks of lava with "vhieh the shore is lined. Thursday 7th. We thought it not safe to enter the harbor of Kailua in the night and we stood off and on all day light. About 6 o'ck in the morning we came to anchor near the shore and the boat was immediately Imvered to convey me on shore. I "vas met by Mr. Bishop at the landing & by him conducted to his house. Breakfast was on the table and set down \vith pleasure to partake the bounties provided-They had been for a considerable time destitute of bread & I was happy that I had brought some on shore with me kindly provided by Mrs. Richards for my passage. After breakfast I walked to the house of Mr. Thurston but he was absent having set out early in the morning for the woods to cut fuel. In the course of the forenoon I called upon the Governor & delivered letters from Oahu afterwards went with Mr. Bishop on board the Schooner and attended to the landing of supplies for the station. • Friday June 8th. Went on board the Schooner attended by Messrs. Thurston & Bishop carrying various containers for the wine & spirits which I had brought undivided-After drawing off a division for the station & carrying on shore various small articles, Capt. Jack attended to the landing of the water & the casks, and made preparation for sailing after dinner for Kaawaloa. About 2 o'ck I went off and we immediately got under way passed under the stem of the Kaoholelani which arrived in the morning from Oahu. At 6 o'ck I left the Schooner in Kealakekua bay and went on shore at Kamvaloa. I was met by Mr. Ely on the beach and conducted by rum to his house \vhere I received from Mrs. Ely a very hearty welcome. Soon after Naihe & Kapiolani called in to present their affectionate salutati.ons. They had questions to ask respecting affairs at Oahu. I delivered to Naihe the letter from Kaahumanu and referred them for other information to Capt. Jack. Saturday 9th. As soon as breakfast & family worship were over I was paddled off in a small canoe to the schooner which lay at the opposite side of the bay. I returned in the Schooners boat laden with supplies for • the station and as soon as they were landed I went off with Mr. Ely & his little son to draw of a division of the wine & spirits & to bring on shore the remainder of the articles for the station. In the afternoon ascended the precipice over hanging the village of Kaavaloa and went to the place 28 �LEVI VOLUME 7 where the flesh of Capt. Cook was burnt after having been separated from the bones. Within an ancient enclosure where it is said the flesh was consumed by fire Lord Byron of the Blonde frigate & his officers • erected a monument of loose fragments of lava supporting a wooden pillar with the following inscription upon a plate of copper. In memory -ofCapt. James Cook R.N. who discovered these Islands The year of our Lord -1778This humble monument is erected by his fellow countrymen in the year of our Lord -1825From this spot I walked a short distance inland over a rough path, but as time would not permit of my • going far back I was obliged to content myself with a distant view of the country which was enlivened by the appearance of cultivation & fertility. the bread fruit & other trees seemed to flourish & their green spreading branches added very much to the beauty of the prospect. I descended the precipice with cautious step passing probably over the very ground up which the lifeless remains of the unfortunate Cook were dragged to the place of dissection. Sabbath June 10. The Kamoholelani arrived about 8 o'ck from Kailua. The people having assembled for worship, we walked at 9 o'ck to the meeting house which was comfortably filled with an auditory dectent in exterior & with seriousness in general marked on their countenances. Mr. Ely preached a plain & good discourse which was listened to with attention. At the close of the service Mrs. E. attended to a catechetical exercise of the youth. At dinner we had the company of Mr. Thompson & Capt. Little from the Kamoholelani, who spent the day at Mr. Ely's attended with us the afternoon service for the natives & took tea with the family at • evening. At 10 o'ck in the evening I left the house of brother & sister Ely and went on board the Schooner with a view of getting under way about midnight for Kailua. 29 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Monday June 11 tho It was past 1 o'ck A.M. before any movements were made for getting under way & it was 2 o'ck before we left the bay. The moon shone bright & the land breeze blew moderately and our • passage to Kailua was pleasant. We anchored at 6 o'ek just as the land breeze was spent. OUf boat was immediately lowered & I went on shore & took breakfast with Mr. Bishop. Mr. Bishop desirous to visit the division of Kohala & Hamakua concluded to avail himself of the Schooner to proceed as far as Kawaihae. He embarked with me in the evening and about 11 o'ck we left the harbor with a very moderate land breeze. Tuesday 12. OUf progress was slow during the night so that at sun rise we had not advanced more than 20 miles. A sea breeze however setting in favorably at an early hour we proceeded with desirable speed and about half past one o'ck P.M. we were so near to Kawaihae, that the boat was lowered for MeR & his attendants to go on shore. We were detained till 4 o'ck for the boat as soon as it was taken up we shaped our course for Kohala point and were up with it just after dark. In passing the point we were favored with a moderate N.E. trade. Wednesday 13th. At sun set we were offWaimanu-near the division of Hila. Thursday 14th. About 9 o'ck A.M. spoke the Pakii from Hilo bay-left Waiakea last night. • At half past 5 o'ck PM. we were off Laupahoehoe. Saw the Pupuka ahead, offMaulua. Friday 15. At sun rise we were off Maulua having made very little progress during the night-a light head wind & a strong current against us. Sun dm.vu, have made scarcely no progress today. We are 8 or 10 miles to the leeward of Makahanaloa the N.W. point of Hila bay. Several canoes came off this afternoon enquiring for salt. In one of these the foreigner John Hiller who came passenger from Oahu went on shore-his residence being at Makahanaloa. Saturday 16th. Calm during the night-and tossed most uncomfortably by the swell. At day light found ourselves off Makahanaloa & entirely becalmed. Afraid of being set back by the current we lowered the boat and got out the sweeps :md began towing after rowing an hour and a half a very gentle sea breeze set in which we improved to the best advantage. We moved along but slowly and it was past noon when we came to anchor in a part of the harbor opposite the mission establishment. Soon after dropping anchor we were visited by Mr. Ruggles who came off in a canoe. He took passage • onshore with me in the boat. Mr. Goodrich was waiting at the landing and I was recd. by him with a hearty welcome & conducted to his house where I took up ladings during my stay. After dinner I walked to Mr. R's establishment which is near by & was reed. most kindly by Mrs. R. 30 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Here I found Kapule and her husband. Sabbath June 17th. At the usual hour for divine service I walked with Mr. Goodrich to the meeting • house, which is situated about 80 yards from this residence on the path to the shore. The house was filled -800 or 1000 persons sat waiting to hear the word of life. The women occupied the right hand side of the house & the men the left. The service was conducted by Mr. Goodrich. After the exercises were closed Mrs. Ruggles & Mrs. Goodrich met a number of adults & children for the purpose of catechetical instruction. The afternoon service was not attended by so numerous a congregation as that of the morning. Many of the people coming from a distance are not disposed to return to the afternoon worship. Monday June 18th. Mr. Goodrich spent the fore part of the day in fishing with a seine in which he employed 8 or 10 natives. The S.E. shore of the bay is very favorable for dragging the net to land being a smooth sand beach. Called upon Maalo in company with Mr. Ruggles. His constitution appears considerably impaired. He seemed pleased \vith our visit. Wednesday 20th. Jack altered the position of the schooner this morning, moving her nearer the • Waiakea shore for the convenience of taking in wood. Thursday 21st. Walked with Mr. Goodrich to the woods which border the Wailuku river we visited two considerable water falls one is a very beautiful object, the body of water in the river is drawn to a narrow pass and is precepitated over a precipice 75 or 80 feet perpendicular height, at the foot of which is a cavern partly hid by the falling torrent and into which the waters rush by the violence of the fall. In the time of a freshet the scene must be grand. Mr. G. showed me a place in the river where he intends opening a water course to irrigate his land. Kamehameha formerly opened a passage at this spot for the water & a course is marked for it to run in nearly to the mission establishment. A dam at the head and a few barriers along the way to prevent the waters flowing in a wrong direction is all that is necessary. Friday June 22nd. An unpleasant circumstance has occurred today with respect to Mr. Ruggles land. The head man of the adjoining land lays claim to a part of that given by Kaahumanu to Mr. Ruggles. He says the boundary extends to a path which cuts Mr. R's land nearly in hvo. The bounqary was defmitely • pointed out by Kaahumanu but he declares she did not know. Mr. R. thinks it is a stratagem of the chief woman of Hila to get the use of a few kalo plats which the people esteem valuable. He has had much talk with her & her husband. They charge it all to the head man, but join with him in saying that he is right as 31 �LEVI VOLUME 7 to the boundary. Mr. R. determines to write to Kaahumanu giving up the land unless the difficulty can be satisfactorily settled. • Monday June 25th. Called upon Maalo this forenoon he was near the door of his house he invited me in & gave me a seat. He pretty soon began to speak of the return of Mr. Ruggles to Hila said he was very glad, he had asked of God to send him back & he had come when he came he desired to make him a present and he had given him a quantity of kapas he called upon the scholars to furnish them & they had brought them in. This he had done for his joy at the return of Mr. R. said to him you are very kin-It is God he replied that is kind. I said we should love and serve him. He answered, yes. In parting I exhorted him to attend to the immortal interests of his soul that he might be saved & be eternally happy in heaven. He heard me with seriousness and seemed to be sensible of the importance of the subject. In the afternoon I bid farewell to the brethren & sisters of the station by whom I have been very kindly treated & hospitably entertained during my stay and went on board the Packet. At half 5 PM. we weighed anchor & made sail. We had a light breeze & did not get out of the bay till some time after dark. Tuesday June 26. At 8 dck A.M. we were off the mokuna between Hilo & Hamakua. Having a good breeze at half past 3 P.M. passed Kohala point and at dark we were under the high land • ofMaui and 15 or 20 miles to the E. ofMolokini. During the night it became almost entirely calm. Wednesday June 27th. At day light we were becalmed and continuing calm all the morning, I concluded to go ashore in a canoe & proceed to Honuaula where I intended to stop with the vessel agreeable to the wish of Mr. Richards to take in a quantity of house timber. We got out our canoe and in company with 5 natives I proceeded to land distant about one mile. I very soon found the timber a gave directions to have it in readiness. It had been bought by a teacher of a school for books committed to his hand by Mr. Richards. The teacher informed me that all his scholars amounted to eight kanaha. The place appeared considerably populous. It is a region of much salt and I purchased twenty four bundles to take with me to Oahu. There is a salt lake if I am rightly informed in the vicinity. A pleasant sea breeze setting in soon after I got on shore the Schooner came up & dropped anchor in the mouth of the harbor. The timber was immediately carried on board and we were ready to go on our way again in the course of two hours. The head man treated me very hospitably, gave me a large goat & a very • nice fish & another person made me a present of a fowl. We weighed anchor with a light breeze but the wind pretty soon changed and blew briskly out of Maalea bay & drawing directly between Molohni & the land we were not able to get to the windward of 32 �LEVI VOLUME 7 that island after going about a number of times to little profit, we concluded to go to the leeward of it and shoot over towards Kahoolawe where we were told we should take the wind from the channel between • Hawaii & MauL We found the benefit of this measure soon took the trade wind on the other tack and had a quick passage up the north side of Kahoolawe. At sun down we were streaching across with a very pleasant breeze from the north point of Kahoolawe towards Lahaina roads, where at one o'ck at night we came safely to anchor. Thursday June 28th. At sun rise went ashore in the canoe. After breakfast the timber obtained at Honuaula & part of the plank from Hila were landed. In the afternoon called on the chief in company with Mr. Richards. Found ],-htenaeml in school attending with the other scholars 25 or 30 in number to questions in arithmetic. Mr. R. requested they might exhibit a sum in multiplication which he had given Robert the day before his schooL About a dozen stood forth including the young princess & in a few moments exhibited their slates with the sum done correctly, except in the case of two individuals who had made a mistake of one figure only. On our return Mrs. R. had tea on the table after partaking with them, I went on board the Schooner and at 5 o'ck got under way \vith a pleasant sea breeze we soon took the trades blowing fresh and at 9 o'ck we were nearly up with the western point of Molokai. We shortened sail in • order not to be up with the harbor before morning. Had we nm with all sail set we should probably arrived by 2 a'ck. Friday June 29 1827. At the dawning of the day we were off Diamond Hill we took in more sail to shorten our way until it should be light enough to enter the harbor. Passed a ship & brig in the roads. In beating into the harbor the wind was light & in one instance while in the act of going about the Schooner touched bottom on the after part of her keel but by our running forward she passed off clear. July 4th. (Wednesday). In honor of America Independence the Am. Consul gave a dinner to a party of about a dozen. The brethren of the station had the honor of being invited. Mr. B. & Mr. W. attended but having for several days been severely affected with a bile upon the lip which had rendered me unable to attend to business I declined the invitation. Towards evening I took a walk towards Waikiki on my way I met Hannah Holmes who was walking • down from Jones country seat, as I supposed to the village. In passing her I just saluted her and gave her my hand. On my return I met her again a few rods from the Mission house. She said she had been knocking at the door of Mr. Binghams house, but could not find any person there. They were absent at Mr. ,\Vhitnevs 33 �LEVI VOLUME 7 I said to her are you as happy now as you were formerly. She burst into tears & replied no. I cry a great deal • I cry every day. I was affected with her answer and her appearance. I said you m~st take care of your soul Hannah, that is yOUf all-If you lose your soul you lose every thing. She said I know it. I told her to repent & forsake her sin. She appeared much affected. I could not but hope that the Savior regards her as a lamb of the flock though she is now in captivity under the power of the enemy. May Jesus break the snare of the fowler & liberate the captive. Saturday July 7th. This day arrived the French Ship Comet of Bordeaux. We learn that there are several Catholic Priests on board together with a number of artisans & vine dressers who have come out to settle here in consequence of the representations of JaM Rives. If we are rightly informed they came expecting to find him here & depending on him to pay their passage on their arrival and expecting to enter upon his plantations of which according to his accOLmt he had many in the islands and extensive influence with the King & chiefs. The priests expected to be teachers for his people & propagators of the Catholic faith in the islands. Mr. Bingham having come to the conclusion of visiting Hila for the benefit of his health is making arrangements to sail early in next week. • Sabbath July 8th 1827. The meeting house recently erected at this place by order of Kaahumanu was opened this morning for public worship. Mr. B. conducted the exercises and preached from the 132 ps. 7 v. 'We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his foot stool." Tuesday July 10th. This afternoon Mr. Bingham embarked with his family on board the Miss. Packet for the windward. A large number of people accompanied him to the beach. Kaahumanu rode down in her waggon. The King also walked down, and Consul Jones sent his boat to convey them on board. A boat also from the English ship was also kindly sent to render assistance in the embarkation if necessary. Friday 13th. Auhea arrived this morning in the Pupuka from Lahaina, reports that she saw the Packet at anchor in Lahaina roads yesterday morning. The vessel she was in having been becalmed all night under Lanai & not made any progress. Sabbath 15th. The Congregation was not very large today but the people were attentive, and many seemed to hear as for their lives. The subject of the discourses was solemn both parts of the day & Mr. W • spoke with seriousness and fervor. Some perhaps may have been pricked in their hearts. In the morning "but as the days of Noe were so also shall the coming of the Son of man be." In the afternoon, "I have a message from God unto thee." 34 -------- �LEVI VOLUME 7 Tuesday July 17th. The French emigrants having been landed by the captain, and tidings having reached Kaahumanu that they were designing to remain here, she called for the captain and informed him • that he must take them away again. He declined saying that his contract was to bring them here & land them. That he had no means for conveying them away and would not take them on board. Kaahumanu has seemed determined that they shall not stop. But it seems from the conversation of the captain that she will be defeated in her design to send them away. Auhea has made enquiry respecting what will be proper to be done in reference to her sister Kinau, who has been living in a criminal connexion with Kekuanaua. Her mother is very desirous of reclaiming her and is disposed that the connexion should become lawful by honorable marriage. They think it proper that she should be brought back to this place from Waialua where she has gone with this man. That she shall remain here till he has finished cutting the sandal wood which he is required to procure. And afterward they two to be married according to the Word of God. Wednesday July 18th 1827. A larger number of natives attended the lecture this afternoon than I have seen on a like occasion for some time past. Mr. W. preached from Heb. XIII. 4. "Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers & adulterers God will judge." After sermon a marriage was • solemnized. Friday 20th. Met with a French gentleman this afternoon at the store of Mr. Hunnewell who came from the coast of S. America about a month ago in a Portugese Brig. I have not learned what his motive is for stopping at the islands; but he manifests a great desire to become acquainted with the native language, and is assiduous in collecting words, but labors under a very great disadvantage in not being able to talk English. I have a suspicion that he is an ecclesiastic. Saturday 21st. Sailed this afternoon the Balaena Capt. Russel of New Bedford. By this vessel I sent several letters, also a packet addressed to Mr. Hill contg. the Doctors Encyclopedia Spectacles reed. from Canton & letters from America for Dr. & Mrs. Blatchely Mr. & Mrs. Loomis & two for Mrs. Jerusha Chamberlain which have been on hand several years. The packet was sent to the care of Joseph Bourne of New Bedford, to whom I wrote a short letter requesting him to fonvard the bundle to the Missionary Rooms Boston. • I have been told today that the traders to whom the Sand. is1. nation is in debt have agreed to make a joint concern of the wood which they may receive on account of the debts, each severally to share in the proceeds of the wood according to the amount of his demand. 35 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Sabbath July 2Ind. Full and attentive congregations both parts of the day. Monday 23. The Owhyhee arrived from St. Francisco---She has been at Norfolk Sound, brought notice • of the Triton, Griffon, Volunteer, Active, and the Louisa a ship blongiH.g to the same concern as the Active commanded by Capt. Martin. The Convoy has been sold to the Russians and Capt. McNeil who was master of her came passenger here in the Owhyhee. The Kamehameha may be expected from the coast in a few days. The Cap. of the French ship requested an interview with Kaahumanu, his object was to enquire whether she had a wish to have a Consul sent out from France to reside here. She answered him in the negative and requested him to take away the passengers which he has cast ashore here, and he promised to do so. Tuesday July 24th 1827. Examination of the schools. The number of scholars brought forward was very small compared with some examinations which we have had before owing partly to the absence of some of the teachers and scholars, but principally to a want of interest on the part of the people, and the indolence & indifference of the teachers. Eight hundred and seventy eight were examined in reading all of whom knew the letters & most of them could read without difficulty. The scholars that were presented but knew not their letters were disgraced. One considerable large school was stopped in the examination because • many of the scholars hesitated in the letters of the alphabet. Those who write on the slate were brought forward in one school about 400 in number Laanui gave out the following sentence which was written by the whole with scarcely an inacmacy of spelling. E haalele ka hewa a me ka make E hek koke ka pono i ke ala. The exercises \vere concluded with prayer. In the evening Mr. W. & I went to converse with Kaahumanu respecting the appointment of a school committee for the better management of the Schools. She and OpUa very fully approved of the idea and were willing to use their influence to carry a plan for restoring the schools into effect. We thought it advisable that Poki & the king should be consulted and as soon as their approbation shall be gained to appoint the persons & draw up a system of regulations for the direction of the Committee. Wednesday July 25th. Mr. W. & I met with the teachers this morning to give them advice respecting • the management of their schools and the propriety of bringing forward no scholars to be examined but such as know the letters & can spell in words of two syllables. Friday 27th. The French Ship Comet sailed this afternoon and we were told by Bob who took tea with 36 �LEVI VOLUME 7 us in the evening that the Cap. was going in search ofMr. Rives. The Captain gets no remuneration for bringing out his passengers at most nothing more than what he gets of their effects which he hoid back. He '. did not appear very well affected towards them or their patron with the latter he might well be displeased. 'Xlhen Kaahumanu told him to take away the emigrants he said he would not.- If moreover they were put on board he should give them nothing to eat. He said to her you had better send them away in some whale ship-head them up in barrels & thus send them off. Mr. \X1hitney had a conversation with Boki in cormexion with the other chiefs respecting a visiting committee to raise up the schools and superiIlted them. He approved the plan and named a number ofhi5 people whom he thought suitable persons to be entrusted with the business. Sabbath July 29th. The congregations were as large as usual81ld apparently more attentive & serious. Monday 30th. A number of teachers met at Mr. W'hitney's this morning in pursuance of a previous arrangement, with a view to enter into an agreement to visit the schools statedly though~out the island. Sixteen teachers were selected and arranged into two divisions of eight each, & then subdivided into divisions of four each, for the purpose of visiting the schools once in two months. One division to be engage at one period of examination and the other two months following (at another)-four being • associated to go together in one direction say towards Waihki and four in an opposite direction say towards Moanalua. A paper was drawn up by Mr. W. containing a brief statement of their duty in the form of instructions which was read and approved. The plan was submitted to the chiefs & received their approbation & the time for commencing the work of visiting & examination fixed at the day following the monthly concert every two months-from the first Tuesday in August Tuesday July 31st. The English ship sailed this morning for Waialua. Auhea & Boh took passage in her. The Packet anived from the windward. Reed. letters from Mr. Richards at Lahaina & from the brethren at Kailua. Mr. B. did not go to Hila a strong wind in the channel between Kohob point & Maui induced him to direct his course for Kailua where the schooner anchored Saturday 21st inst. He was advised by the • brethren to try the air of the region back of Kailua. The Gov. offered rum the use of his house at Kuahewa 5 miles from the sea and there he has removed with his family. Mrs. Ely was confined on the day of Mr. B. 's arrival at Kailua. Mrs. Thurston enjoyed pretty good health but Mrs. Bishop was somewhat feeble. 37 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Four small schooners arrived to day including the packet & two vessels left the harbor the English ship & the Brig Owhyhee. The Brig is bound to Hawaii & I regretted that I did not know of her sailing in '. season to \-vrite to the brethren. Wednesday August 1st. Kaahumanu embarked this afternoon in a double canoe to go to Honouliuli whence she vvill set out by land for Waialua to visit the king, who reports say is suspicious of Kaahumanu that she is designing to rebel. She stated herself that she had heard that the King had been informed that she was forming a plan to rebel against rum. \Xlhether she supposed the king had any such fears or not she seemed to think it worth her while to take the trouble of a journey to see him. She had been invited to take a passage in the English ship which sailed yesterday, but she declined and said she chose to go by her mvn conveyance. She took dinner at Me lXlhitney's and said she felt a reluctance to leave us, and not at all comfortable in prospect of going away. Having let the Schooner to MI. Reynolds to go to Kauai at the rate of$250 pI. month at the expense & risk of the mission, she got under way just before dark and left the harbor for KauaL Friday August 3rd. The Chinchilla arrived this day from Canton. Capt Meek brought a letter & a phial containing vaccine matter from Me Sturgis--collected by him at the request of Me {?}earson of the English • Factory.-Capt. Meek has also on board some packages addressed to Mr. Bingham & presents to the mission from Capt. Edes. News has been received by this arrival of a War in Europe-England, Spain & POltugal against all the other European powers,-Russia, Austria, Prussia, France &c. Russia building a very great navy. This news needs confirmation. Sabbath 5th. A full congregation :in the morning-thinner in the afternoon but both parts of the day attentive. Just before the ringing of the last bell in the afternoon, the mullatto man who works for us, came into Me \X!hitney's yard & seated himself upon the step of the front door having his face bruised & covered with blood which he said was done by m Englishmm who came to his house & with whom he had had a quarreL pretty soon the man was seen coming in compmy with another and Smith said there he comes drunk with my pistol in his hand. Me W. bid Smith leave the house but he kept his seat at the door till the • man came up to the gate & seeing him about to enter passed through the house & made his escape out of the back yard-the mm with the pistol entered the gate & came up to the door &'was upon the point of comg. into the house but was prevented by Mr. W 'who asked him what he was agoing to do with that 38 �LEVI VOLUME 7 pistoL- he said it was a pistol which the muIlato man had fired at him, and pressed forward to come into the house. With a resolute voice Mr. W. bid him depart. The man begged his pardon & stepped back.• Asked Me W. to examine the pistol-said it was loaded. He appeared in a very great rage & seemed intent upon doing more injury to the muUato. They pretty soon left & said they should carry the pistol to the govr. of the fort. Shortly after we saw Manuia in persuit of Smith, but finding his wife he learned the cause of the affray & he seemed inclined to justify the conduct of Smith. In the evening Smith came to the house again with his wife for protection-said the man had sworn that he would take his life. We advised him to apply to Manuia for protection as he was Govr. of the fort. Monday Augt. 6th. 1827. \\1e were favored with the perusal of Am. papers brought by the Chinchilla from Canton, and with grief have noticed the death of another Miss. of the Board the Rev. Gordon Hall miss. to Bombay. He died of the Colera morbus after a few hours only of sickness. We also learn that the Bap. missionaries in Birma are safe though they experienced great suffering & were in iminent danger. About 200 people were present this afternoon at the concert for prayer. A messenger arrived from \\1aialua this afternoon with a note from Dr. Pelham to Mr. W. for medicine; in which he states that Pualenui had had an appoplectic shock & was in a very dangerous situation. '. Thursday Augt. 9th. Early this morning the Schooner arrived from Kauai with wood for Mr. Reynolds. Friday 10. The Kamoholelani arrived from Kauai this evening having on board Kaikioewa & KeaweamahL Saturday August 11th 1827. Kapu was notified this morning that we must take care of our cattle that they go not to Manoa lest evil should befal them. Have made enquiry for some person to guard them. Walked to Waikiki this afternoon to speak with Kamahoula upon the subject. On my return went to Makiki to see some house timber with a view to the building of a new native house. The Miss. Packet sailed this afternoon in the service of Mr. Reynolds to Kauai. She will go to Wahiawa on his business at our risk. Sabbath Augt. 12. At 12 o'ck a salute was fired at the fort. We were at first at a loss to account for so unexpected an occurrence, but we found out that this is King Georges birth day. Kaahumanu the king & Poki are all absent-we are not at all at a loss to account for this violation of the Sabbath nor have we the • least doubt i.n our mind who was the author of it . Wednesday Augt. 15th. Being in the company of the two consuls this morning. The Eng. consul asked whether Mr. Richards is expected at this place on my answering in the negative. He said he should be 39 �LEVI VOLUME 7 under the necessity of going up to see him as Me Richards had laid a very heavy crime against Cap. Buckle of the Eng. Ship Daniel in stating that he had bought a female slave at the islands which he had taken on '. board his ship. If it was a fact, he said, he should be obliged to take notice of it: but if it could not be proved Cap. Buckle could prosecute the editor of the paper for a libel. I told him the fact of Cap. Buckle's having obtained a female at Lahaina his having paid for her and taken her away without her consent could be fully proved. As to what the act would be termed in law that I was not able to decide. He had much to say upon the greatness of the crime of being engaged in purchasing slaves, and intimated that Mr. R. had published a libel, fOf, he knew, he said, that the woman went voluntarily, and more the oath of no native would be admitted on testimony. It was the opinion of both the consuls that the account of the attack of Cap. Buckles crew upon Mr. Richards was exagerated. They did not see the necessity of making such things public. Mr. Jones in particular declaimed against it said Mr. Evarts told him in Boston that nothing to the injury of character shd. be published whatever the missionaries might write. In the course of a long conversation Mr. C. had an opportunity of descanting upon the character of the Soc. islanders and of the people of these islands of the folly of attempting to make them better. He also affirmed with respect to India that he knew that not a convert to Christianity had ever been made from • among the people of that country. In regard to the government of these islands he declared that the King & Boki are the only persons who have any thing to do with it-the only natives I suppose he meant. Thursday Augt. 16th 1827. The Chinchilla Cap. Meek sailed bound to Norfolk Sound to touch at Kauai. Kaikioewa sailed in the Pakii for Waialua to meet the chiefs. Mr. Hunnewell & some others set out by land for the same place. The Eng. Consul I learn accompanied Kaikioewa. I was told he threatens sending Mr. Richards & some others of the missionaries to England as witnesses against Cap. Buckle to prove the charge of his having purchased a female slave. Since writing the above I find the joint letter of the missionaries at this station written on the occasion of Mr. Stewarts return contains the charge to which the English consul alludes: Therefore the burden of proof will rest upon the subscribers to that letter. Sabbath Augt. 19th. Full congregation both in the morning & afternoon. The Packet on her return from Kauai came to anchor about 12 o'clock A.M. in the roads. We could not • account for her not coming into the harbor, till Capt. Jack called up & told us she was stopped by the order of Manuia who wished no to have a species of fish called kull disturbed or prevented from coming into the harbor. 40 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Monday 20th. After some delay on account of the illlwillingness of Manuia to have the fish disturbed the Packet came in & began to discharge. She was completely filled on deck & below. Jack brought up on '. his own account two horses several goats & a hog besides three or more large trunks for Kapule & several of her men together \vith forty bundles of poe, calabashes &c. All these were on deck. They were mercifully favored with moderate weather had they experienced rough weather their deck load would have been in danger. Tuesday 21st. The Schooner having been disburdened of her cargo Mr. Reynolds wished to get her away before dark for Waialua; but Capt. Jack & the people seemed disinclined to sail tonight.-They wanted fresh water on board & the men wanted their pay for their two last trips. They called up just at night & I settled with them. Wednesday Augt. Und 1827. The Packet sailed in the course of the forenoon. The Owhyhee & Kamoholelani both sailed just afternoon bound to Kailua. I sent letters &c. for the brethren at Kana also a letter for the brethren at Hila as one of the Brigs we learned would go thither. The Captain took charge of the letter & said he would deliver it if he went there. ie The Tinmouth which came to anchor last night from 'iX'aialua returned tills afternoon, thence after taking in Kaikioewa she will sail for Hila. Saturday Augt. 25th. The Brig Kamehameha arrived this morning and entered the harbor. She is from the coast of California & has a number of horses on board-The Capt. brings notice that the rumor of a war in Europe was in circulation; but that no official account of it had reached the coast. Having heard that Capt. Barnard of the ship Persia which arrived yesterday is in a very ill state of health a note was addressed to him by Mr. \Ii. & myself tendering him our sympathies & the offer of any service that may be in our power to render him. I found him at the establishment of Mr. Warren comfortably situated but very much reduced in flesh & in strength. I called upon him again in the afternoon in company with Mr. lXThitney. ML Reynolds & Capt. Charlton arrived this morning from Waialua by land, they report that Kaahumanu was on her way to this place & had got as far as Pearl River where they left her early this morning. • Kaahumanu arrived this evening from Pearl River. Sabbath Augt. 26th 1827. The Brig Niu which has been absent sometime at Waialua arrived this morning & entered the harbor. The Packet also arrived from Waialua with wood for Mr. Reynolds. 41 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Monday 27. The Packet was freed ofthe wood to day & the charter of her ceased. Tuesday 28th. A small Spanish Brig arrived for the coast this morning loaded with pearl shells it is said to pay for repairs. • Sent our workmen on board the Schooner to set up the rigging & do what wants to be done. Friday August 31st 1827. The workmen finished setting up the rigging of the Schooner & Mr. Anderson, who I employed to fit a square sail which I have recently had made, finished his work. The work upon the Schooner has taken up my attention & a good deal of my time for the last four days. Yesterday the Kamehameha sailed, as I was told, for KauaL Sabbath Sept. 2nd. A very full & pretty attentive congregation in the morning; the congn. was smalier in the afternoon but more attentive. Monday 3rd. Early this moming sent a cow & her calf for Mr. Ely on board the packet which is to sail for Lahaina & Kailua. The Schooner did not get off so soon as I intended-The people on board had some affairs to attend to, notwithstanding special orders to them to get aU things in readiness on Saturday. Having lealned there were letters for the mission on aboard the Sabina of New York, a large beautiful ship which arrived in the roads on Saturday & got into the harbor this morning, about 9 months out & last from • Guayaqil, I went on board in company with Mr. Whitney. We \vaited a short time on deck till the captain had finished breakfast. \Vhen he came up we were politely invited below & he gave us the letters. One was from Mr. Stewart to Me Bingham written in great haste the Cap. said. I reed. a package from Me Loomis put on board the Sabina at Guayaqil by Cap. Grimes. It contained severalletters from Mr. L & a journal of hi.s visit at the Society Islands. In his letter he states that the vessel was in the most iminent danger of being wrecked on a reef of rocks a little to the southward of Valparaiso the very reef upon which the O'Cain struck &went to pieces a few years ago. Vie would be grateful to that merciful providence that preserved them when exposed to a watery grave. He mentions being kindly treated in Valparaiso and of having obtained a passage to the U.S. in a Baltimore brig for which he was to pay $400. In his account of his visit to the Soc. Islands he finds occasion to speak much of the conduct of a certain person who was there sometime ago and had done very great mischief by exciting the natives to evil, by selling spirituous liquors contrary to the laws & by opposing every thing good. He rendered himself obnoxious to the people • at length and as Me L remarks in a letter to Kaahumanu they kipaku'd him. The missionaries at this station are not unacquainted with this man, and think the Chiefs will ere long have a right view of this character. Opiia told Me "Whitney this evening that Boki makes no secret of telling Kaahumanu that this 42 �LEVI VOLUME 7 I. person has been urging him to oppose her authority & raise rebellion against. her. Tuesday Sept. 4th 1827. Reed. letters this morning & a present of oranges from Kailua. Mr. Binghams health was improving, he states that the symptoms of the liver complaint are all gone & is ready "vhen it shall be thought duty to return. Mr. Goodrich was at Kailua on a visit from Hila but about to return, shortning hi.s visit on account of the intelligence that Kaikioewa had sailed for that place. Learned from Capt. Hubbell this evening that a letter from his son in New York dated in Feby last & reed this day by the brig Gen. Suitor, contains the notice of a war between Spain & Portugal. Wednesday 5th. Had the company of Mr. Moor formerly mate of the London & a young man mate of the Sabina now in port at our house. They took tea & spent part of the evening. Both these gentlemen appear very friendly. Thursday Sept. 6th. Capt. Hubbell & his son of the Sabina called upon the family this forenoon: and with them some of the ship's crew brought two small boxes for Mr. Ruggles from his brother shipped on board the Sabina to the care of Cap. HubbelL The gentlemen made themselves very agreeable-Cap. H. in a particular manner seemed to feel an interest in the mission & expressed opinions respecting our 1.- usefulness very much at variance with what are advanced by many who reside among us & others who visit the islands. Wednesday 12th. Reports are in circulation respecting a certain folk that he has been guilty of moe kolohe with Kekeb, and with tv,.'o others both of whom have been designated by name. Kelda is said to have been guilty of this crime with several other persons, and as she has been one of our Thursday evening congregation Mr. W addressed a note to her forbidding her attendance in future on the ground that his meeting is designed for those only who are candidates for baptism or who give some evidence of a desire to be received into the church. The Kamoholelani arrived from the windward & brought a short letter from Mr. Richards to 1:vk W., Capt. Little reports that the Schooner had gone on to Hawaii. Thursday Sept. 13th. I was exceedingly annoyed this morning with the conversation of several persons at the store of Me. French- The contemptible wretch who kept a billiard room at the time our Schooner • arrived un took to tell the company Capt. Pitner, a certain folk & another person whose conversation showed him to be a vile hookamakama-about the gambling affair in which Roundey lost, otherwise was swindled out of $50 - and a brave story he made of it too. The Captain of the Missionary Packet was'the 43 �LEVI VOLUME 7 gambler-the Captain of the Miss. Packet indeed, said one,-a laugh, Capt. of the M~. Pack.!! I supposed the subject "vas introduced because I ,\-vas within hearing and was in doubt whether I ought to • say anything. I concluded however to hold my peace and get out of tt:.e way as soon as possible. Friday 14th. Cap. Hubbell called up this afternoon and spent an hour or more with the famity, and took tea, \YJe have been much pleased with our intercourse this gentleman. He seems to take a very different view of our work from many around us. His vessel will san tomorrow. End of Volume Seven • • 44 ",. � 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 Chamberlain (Levi) 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 Chamberlain, Levi - Journal - Volume 0007 - 1826.11.28 - 1827.09.14 Description An account of the resource Typescript Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1826.11.28 - 1827.09.14 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/62c710725c2a6ce9b71d217110767784.pdf ce9817f07c32696da6972bfaf3e0eef5 PDF Text Text LEVI VOLUME 8 Volume VIII • September 15, 1827-April6, 1828 • Honolulu Saturday Sept. 15th 1827. Kinau & Kuanaua who have just returned from the other side of the island called upon us this morning & appeared friendly. It is said they have come over to be married in conformity to the wishes of the chiefs. The manner in which they have been living together for some months past is highly disapproved of by them. Hoapiliwahine in particular manner desired a reformation & gave directions to Auhea to have an interview with her, and if she could not persuade her to renounce the man with whom she is connected, to be married to him. She refused to separate, but would consent to marry. Sabbath 16th. A very large congregation this morning, much larger than usual owing perhaps to the presence of Kinau & Kuanaua. Mr. W. preached from Rom. VII. 9. "For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, & I died .. " In the afternoon the congn. was not more than half as numerous. Mr. W. preached from the Lords Prayer. In the evening Mr. W. sent for Kekela to come to his house the he might converse with her respecting • certain reports in circulation to the prejudice of her character. She denied altogether the truth of them & asserted her innocence in the most positive manner. We should be inclined to place much more confidence in her protestations, had she not once before when notoriously guilty, as fully & positively denied her fault & with tears declared her innocence. . ..., • ! .0;- ,,' Wednesday Sept. 19th. The Packet arrived about noon from Lahaina where she arrived from Kailua on Saturday morning 15th with Mr. Bingham & family who propose stopping at Lahaina several weeks tb be with Mr. R's family in a season of domestic solicitude. Mr. Bishop who was expected in the schooner with .. Mr. Bingham waits for further light upon his path before he leaves Kailua. Kekuanaoa & Kinau were united in marriage this after~noon: a large concourse of people assembled to witness the ceremony. After service the new married couple walked into Mr. W.s & subscribed their.na:]Iles .. ;. ~. \ to the register of their marriage. Mr. W. & I accompanied them to the hall of Kaahumanu's house where they had a supper provided. We sat down with them Kaahumanu, Opiia, Laanui, Manuia-his wife & other natives & with the Eng. Consul, his wife & wife's sister. Set fire to a lime kiln. The Niu sailed for Lahaina & Hilo by which I sent the articles for Messrs. Goodrich & Ruggles that were put up to be forwarded by the Packet at the time she sailed to the windward with Mr. Bingham. Sent 1 �LEVI VOLUME 8 !. Mr. Loomis journal to Mr. Richards with the request that he will send it to Hilo with the Brig. Thursday Sept. 20th. Kekela was readmitted to the Thursday evening meeting, as the proof her hewa is not easily obtained; but I think her guilt not at all improbable. We have reason to think she told a lie while she was at the house after Mr. Whitney had sent for her to notify her that she might return to the meeting.- She made a statement that was contradicted by a native who came in to the house a few minutes after her departure. Saturday 22nd. The Teignmouth which sailed for Hilo some time since with Kaikioewa & suit returned this morning with the passengers, having touched at Kailua & Lahaina on the way back. Kapule & her husband who came passengers from Hilo stopped at Kailua. Reed. letters from Mr. Bishop at Kailua & from Messrs. Bingham & Richards at Lahaina. Mr. Bingham requests me to engage Cap. Cole if possible to bring a ton of paper from Canton, gave an estimate of the probable cost & suggested a proposition to be made to Capt. Cole. Mr. Bishop states that Mrs. B. was quite ill had been attacked with disease since Mr. Bingham left there. Sabbath September 23rd 1827. A very full native congregation, several chiefs were present who have not been in the habit of regular attendance. Mr. Whitney preached in the morning from 2 Cor. V.,20. "We "'.' pray you in Christ's stead be ye reconciled to God." In the afternoon from Nehemiah 2,20 "The God of heaven, he will prosper us: therefore we his servants will arise & build." Kaahumanu called at Mr. W's after meeting in the afternoon. She appeared serious, requested Mr. W. to tell her plainly when he saw her in fault, she wished to be set right if she should speak at any time what was false, said her heart was full of evil & falsehood and was afraid she should say that which was not true. This candor on her part was very pleasing to us to witness. Monday Sept. 24. The King & Boh arrived from Waialua. They stopped last night in the neighborhood of Moanalua. I called upon both of them; they appeared very pleasant. Enquired this morning of Mr. Jones at what rate he will import paper for us from Canton, he said he would do it for 75 pr Ct. on Canton prices, if we send the money he will bring it for 50 dollars pr ton. Tuesday Sept. 25th 1827. Made an agreement with Cap. Cole of the Eng. Barque Teignmouth to purchase printing paper in Canton, demy size, for the mission to the amount of 300 dollars, and delivered the money- The mission is to pay $50 pr ton freight & 4 pr ct commission for purchasing. The return of the vessel may be expected in about six months. Thursday 27th. The King & the following chiefs embarked for Kauai this afternoon on board the 2 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Teignmouth which is to stop there to take in the remainder of her cargo of sandal wood Viz - Ie Kaikioewa & his wife, Boki & Auhea. Kuke also accompanied the party as chaplain. They expect to be absent two or three weeks. Kaahumanu & Opiia remain behind. Kaikioewa in his late visit to the windward obtained the manao's of the chiefs, to communicate to the King. They all agree in advising him to listen to Kaahumanu, & attend to the word of God - Gov. Adams however was not definite - He recommended the King to learn English & then he would be able to read for himself, and find out the right & the wrong. Sabbath September 30th 1827. A larger number of scholars attended the Sabbath School than usuaL Several teachers introduced their scholars who had not before attended. Monday October 1st. After the close of the concert prayer meeting Mr. Whitney & family embarked in the Miss. Packet for the windward. They will stop at Lahaina and after a short stay they will proceed to Hilo, unless it should appear to be their duty to go to Kailua. I am now left alone and upon me devolves all the duties of the station. But it appears the will of providence it should be so, and I have no disposition to complain. The cause is the Lord's & he knows best how to advance it - May he advance it in his own way & by his own means. Called upon Opiia in the evening & spent half an hour pleasantly with her & Laanui. • Tuesday October 2nd 1827. The examining Committee of teachers set out on their tour to visit the schools throughout the island. Laanui & Kalaaiaulu who belong to the party that go by the way ofWaikiki, remaing. behind to assist in the religious duties of this station, & Ii, who belongs to the party that go by the way of Moanalua, is detained by the illness of a relation (Kaaniani) at Koolau. A small Spanish Schooner arrived from the coast & confirms the news of a war between Spain & PortugaL Performed a funeral service this afternoon at the interment of a native. The Owhyhee this afternoon sailed for Canton & America. Committed to the care of Capt. Dominis three letters for the u.s. Visited Kaahumanu & Opiia this evening. They were at the house of the latter & in very good spirits too much so for spirituality. e, " Wednesday 3rd. Two Brigs & two ships arrived this day from the N.W. coast. Three of these vessels belong to the concern of Bryant & Sturgis. Received a package containg news papers & pamphlets &c. which were brought from Boston in the Louisa Capt. Martin now on the coast. The vessels have made out very poorly on the coast this season. 3 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Kaahumanu called here about 10 o'ck this morning & staid till the bell was rung for lecture in the afternoon. • I met the people (from two to three hundred,) and read the 10th chapter of Matthew & made a few remarks. The other exercises were as usuaL Richard Kalaaiaulu made the concluding prayer. Thursday October 4th. Called upon Opiia in the morning and afternoon,- The people having collected in the highway to witness a horse race she observed that in Kamehameha's time it was his policy to prevent such scenes of amusement, as a mea pono ole ka aina. I asked if the people had no amusement in his reign, she said their diversions were practiced at some place distant from the kings residence, that it was kapu where he was. Remarking upon the punishments of former times she said death was inflicted for slight offenses and that there very many who suffered. Stealing the kings property, putting the hand upon his shoulder & breaking the kapus were punishable with death-the offender was strangled & his dead body suspended at a heiau till the flesh dropped from the bones. I enquired whether Kamehameha had not heard of the true god & what were his thoughts concerning him. She said Vancouver had spoken to him concerning the true God whose dwelling was above and had told him to receive missionaries and listen to their instruction if any should ever come. I enquired what he thought of Vancouver's words. She said he • thought much of them, and that had teaches arrived in his days he would have abolished the kapus & attended to instruction. Friday October 5th 1827. Ascended Punch~bowl hill to attend the funeral of an old man who died last night. About 20 persons together with the captain of the fort walked in procession to the grave at which I made a few remarks, read the funeral hymn & prayed. I was shown a place where the bodies of criminals & those who had violated kapu were burnt in former times. It was a small apperture in the front of the hill & in full sight of the village, which being filled with wood received the body which was quickly consumed to ashes. In the afternoon while at the village attending to getting up some bread which I bought in the morning, I was taken with vomiting & it was with no small degree of inconvenience that I walked homewas quite ill all the rest of the day. I however found myself better in the evening. I invited Richard to sleep in the house with me. • Saturday October 6th 1827. Attended the funeral of an infant child belong.g to the family of Opiia . Kaahumanu arrived from Manoa & took lodging at the mission house. Sabbath 7th. A very full congregation & orderly. I read the 11 th & 12th chapters of Matthew and made 4 �LEVI VOLUME 8 a few remarks as thoughts occurred to my mind. Sabbath School was well attended & the scholars behaved well, which gives me encouragement. • Immediately after the close of the afternoon service Kaahumanu set out for Manoa. I was sorry not to have her wait till after the Sabbath, but she was ill, not having been able to attend service but once, and she attributed her indisposition to the air of this place. Opiia called after the meeting in the afternoon & staid till into the evening, and when the moon rose she set out for Manoa to attend upon Kaahumanu. Having heard that there was a good deal of disorder in the village during the day I spoke of it to Opiia. She said, it was the wish of her & of Kaahumanu to have it otherwise, but it was the foreigners that made disturbance & they could not prevent it,- selling liquor on the Sabbath was prohibited, but it was violated. She said they two were of one mind, but the other chiefs of this place did not think like themShe spoke of the influence which a certain person exercised over the King & Boki-a bad influence-and which he had no right to exercise-he was sent she said to look after his countrymen and his business extended no further. She said she had not got her information of his conduct by report. She had seen it • with her eyes and was not mistaken. Between 9 & 10 o'ck at night I was called to the door by a knocking, where I found Mr. Bumstead son of Dea. Bumstead of Boston, belonging to the whaling ship Origon, the boat had gone off & left him on shore & he had come up to obtain lodging during the night. I was happy to give him a bed upon a settee. The captain speaks very well of him as being peaceable & attentive to his duty, but deficient in skill. Tuesday October 9th 1827. Walked to Manoa to call upon Kaahumanu, I found her at the cane plantation together with Kinau & Liliha. after a short stop I proceeded on to the head of the valley to the kauliale of Kaahumanu, where I found Keliiahonui superintending a company of people planting kalo & making a fish pond. I ascended an eminence inland of Kaahumanu's plantation with a view to ascertain whether a situation could not be found for erecting a house for the station where the cool air of the mountains may be enjoyed. Wednesday October 10th 1827. The Tartar Cap. Bancroft arrived from the coast of S. America. She is seven months from Boston & six from Norfolk, Va. I was in hopes after hearing the vessel was recently from • the U.S. to learn that she had letters for us; but she brought none neither had she news papers except one or two. The Cap. states that all is quiet & prosperous at home. The noise about the war is all nothing. Ai: the lecture this afternoon the congregation was small, but the attention good. I read the 1.3 chapter 5 �LEVI VOLUME 8 of Matthew and made a few remarks as I read along. Thursday 11 th. From John Ii I have learned that works of darkness have been recently practiced at • Kaneohe by Aniani and some of his family. Aniani has been sick & during his illness John Ii visited him. He found with him a native physician performing heathenish ceremonies & administering medicines according to their old customs. He learned also that one of his wives) Napukana (of which he has threeJ a female who resided in the missionary establishment in the early residence of the families in the islands) had a house devoted to a false god-a hale akua where offerings were presented. This Ii saw for himself though it was at first denied. John Ii was very faithful to his relative and induced them to lay aside their foolish ceremonies in administering medicine to the sick man-and took away the offerings which had been presented to the invisible creature of their imagination. John seems to have manifested a good deal of zeal in the affair & to have warned & exhorted the persons engaged in these deeds of darkness) to lay aside their vain idols & serve the Lord Jehovah. He severely reproved Napukaua {Napukana?}) telling her that she had been instructed in the right way & knew better. I was indeed shocked with the stupidity of those persons particularly of the woman & of the Kahuna as the latter had been a teacher & knows how to read & write-& the former so much instructed as to be able to speak a little & read some English. • Saturday October 13th 1827. Attended prayer at the grave of a Scholar belonging to the school of Kaiana. Capt. Dale of the Ship Fawn called at the house this afternoon in the company of Cap. Adams the pilot) the latter was very much intoxicated and had a good deal to say respecting the Catholic priests of the prospect of their propagating their religion in the islands & of great success. Cap. Dale had fallen in with the Harvest Cap. Macy who delivered letters for the mission to bring to the islands. There were two for Mr. Ruggles and one for myself a duplicate of a letter from Mr. Hill the original of which was recd. about eighteen months ago. Sabbath 14th. A full congregation in the morning and thin in the afternoon-Read Matthew nothing particular this day. Monday 15th. Met with Capt. Macy of the ship Harvest which arrived yesterday. Having been attacked himself with scurvy and some of the crew being also sick with the same) he found it necessary to alter his course & to come to these islands which was contrary to his intentions. He lost a man of the scurvy a short • time before his arrivaL Mr. Charlton who arrived yesterday from Kauai in the Kamehameha says that island is the very worst in the group things there are in a dreadful state) every thing is kapu) not a potatoe from the land) not a fish 6 �LEVI VOLUME 8 from the ponds, nor from the sea can be procured,- the people are exceedingly oppressed - The chief Kaikioewa is a great villain-when he comes up here I would have Boki hand him up to the flag staff of the • fort-It seems the Teignmouth did not get the wood which was expected so soon as they desired and they threatned firing upon the fort & town unless the wood was produced within a specified time. This said person is complaing bitterhly to the chiefs concerning the state of Kauai & of Kaikioewa, says he ought to have his head taken off. I learn that he struck Kaikioewa (This I learn is not correct.) who was on the point of resenting it but bethought himself & let the affront pass. Wednesday October 17th 1827. The Niu arrived form Lahaina having Kapule & her family on board. Learn that the health of Mrs. Bishop was improving when Kapule left K. which was about 10 days ago. According to Mr. Bingham's letter his return here may be expected in 10 or 11 days from this time. He states that Mr. Whitney arrived on Friday morning after he left here, which gave him a passage of 3 1/2 days from this place, and that from Lahaina to Hilo he had a passage of one week. Mr. Ruggles was on a tour around Hawaii examining schools. Thursday 18th. The hired man finished the pit for burning lime, in stoning up which he has been • employed three days & a half. In the afternoon obtained a number of natives & with their assistance in cOllnexion with the hired man prepared the kiln to which we set fire just before dark. Sailed this afternoon the Lyra, Capt. Joy of New Bedford in whose care I sent a large packet of letters for America, those left in my care by Mr. Whitney and a number of others sent down from the windward. I committed also to Cap. Joy the manuscript copy of the Gospel of Matthew from the 10th Chap. inclusive to the end, addressed to Mr. Evarts. Cap. Barnard of the Persia being so far recovered as to render it safe for him to embark for home, took passage in the Lyra a ship belonging to the same concern as that of the Persia. Friday 19th. Captain Macy of the Ship Harvest landed the supplies for the mission shipped more than two years ago on board that vessel-Among the articles shipped were five barrels of Mackerel, as these were likely to spoil by keeping Cap. M. disposed of some of them & used the remainder, instead of which he landed four barrels of Albercore. By the Diana Capt. Blanchard which arrived to day from the N.W. Coast reed. a letter from Mr. Loomis • dated at Valparaiso, April the 3rd-Capt. B. states having had an interview with Mr. Loomis at Valpao. and receiving this letter from them the day before he sailed which was on the 5th of Apl. Saturday October 20th 1827. Was informed to day that a barrel of salmon put up on the N.W. Coast by 7 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Cap. Martyn of the Louisa, and by him shipped for these islands on board the Brig Active, Capt. Cotting, addressed to Mr. Bingham, had been opened on the passage, the good fish taken out & bad packed in their • stead. The fish I opened yesterday, & found them injured. The Captain informed me at the time he delivered them that he had opened & repacked them on the passage from the Coast, and expressed fears that having been brought from a cold into a warm climate they might be injured but that he had done the best he could for them. Was called upon to attended at the grave of a native brought from the fort to be interred in the common burying ground) a very few persons only were present and I learned that the remains were those of a criminal who had been put in irons, but for what offense it was not known unless it was for drinking to excess. The Pakukai arrived from Kauai with the king & chiefs and among them Kaikioewa. Sabbath Octr. 21st 1827. A very large congregation in the morning & rather fuller than usual in the afternoon. Neither the king nor Boki attended. In the afternoon the king rode to Manoa to call upon Kaahumanu. It is very evident that he has no regard for the Sabbath, little perhaps as his teacher-"wo Ie unto the world because of offenses; but wo unto him through whom the offense cometh.» It is exceeding painful to see the king led astray: but it is a consolation to know that the thrones of kings are under the control of the almighty and that he will do all his pleasure. Monday 22. A sailor belonging to the Harvest called at the house this forenoon, desiring to be told what he must do to be saved,- his language indicated great concern of mind. He is affected with the scurvy & says he thinks he has but a short time to live, and therefore wishes to know what he shall do for the salvation of his poor souL I judged from his appearance & scent that he was a man of intemperate habits, but he denied having ever drank to excess. Said he had been under concern about two years. He was very inconsistent in his declarations and was at a loss what to think of him. I gave him such instruction & advice as I thought the nature of the case required & dismissed him after giving him a few tracts. In the afternoon called upon Boki & the chiefs. Tuesday Octr. 23rd 1827. By the Becket which arrived this morning American papers were recd. as late as ApriL Being at Mr. Hunnewells one was handed me containing a letter from Mr. Richards giving an • account of the riotous conduct of the crew of the Daniel at Lahaina & of the captains having purchased for 160 dollars a female to accompany him on his cruise. It was remarked by a gentleman present that he thought the publishing of the account a very improper thing. I endeavored to exculpate the mission from 8 �LEVI VOLUME 8 blame in the publicity given to the affair. Another gentleman appeared to coincide with me in my views. but said if he should while at the islands live with a female contrary to our views of religious proprity & we • should expose him in America he should be enraged at that. Wednesday Octr. 24. Having lent our cart to carry timber to Manoa for Kaahumanu, it was returned this morning with the axletree & tongue broken. Kaahumanu however sent me three dollars to get it repaired. It will be worth about $10 including the stick. The lecture was pretty well attended. notwithstanding the king had gone up the road with a great company to race horses. Thursday Octr. 25th. The Eng. Whaling ship John Palmer, Cap. Clarke arrived from Lahaina. About noon Mr. Leonard first mate of the Hope which also arrived this morning from Lahaina called at the mission house and was the bearer of a letter from Mr. Bingham which gave an account of an unpleasant affair which took place at Lahaina on Tuesday evening. The facts were these. Some females in violation of the kapu were on board the John Palmer, one of which was the infamous Nakoko tb.ey were demanded by Hoapile {Hoapili}, the Captain said he had no knowledge of any females being on board his vessel nor had they his permission, Hoapili requested permission to search the ship & to bring them away this the captain • refused. In consequence of which he took possession of the captains boat & detained the Captain on shore with a view to force compliance, promising not to hurt him, or his property or his crew & to release him as , soon as he would send for the women to come on shore or allow his ship to be searched for them. He was detained about 2 hours in the mean time he had communication with his vessel by a boat of the Hope & one from his own vessel & it seems gave permission to his men to fire if they chose upon the town but directing them as he says to elevate their guns so as not to hurt the mission family. Mr. Richards having heard that it was their intention to fire upon the village hastened to the residence of the chiefs & advised the Gov. to allow the captain to go on board his vessel stating the reasons. Viz. that the Gov. had now shown clearly that he was decided in opposing the crime he complained of & that he had done what he could to recover the women, if the ship now detained them it was not his fault and as the captain had engaged to settle the business by 9 o'ck in the morning it would of course be a less evil to allow the Cap. to go on board than to expose the village to a fire from the ship. After a pretty long conversation he assented • to the Captains returning to the ship & launched his boat. About five minutes after this the firing from the ship commenced the hour allowed for the Captains return having expired. Six guns were fired & five shot thrown but no damage was done most of the shot were thrown in the direction of the mission house and 9 �LEVI VOLUME 8 passed very near it. As soon as the Captain reached the vessel the firing ceased. From Richard this evening I received an account of the conversation which took place at Kauai • between the Eng. Consul & Kaikioewa. The former made a motion of his hand across his own neck to signify that Kaikioewa ought to have his head cut off-threatened to tear down the fort said that Kuakini was governor of Hawaii Hoapili of Maui) N aihe of Oahu) Kaikioewa of Kauai and Kaahumanu over them all-and that the king & Boki were make ia lakou. Kaikioewa declared it was false that the king and Boki were oppressed or to be put to death by them. That the chiefs have the charge of the islands and that he Charlton was sent to look after the hewa of his own countrymen. Keaweamahi was for having the Eng1 Consul put in irons & sent to Oahu. Capt. Ebbets) it is said) disapproved very much of his conduct. Friday Octr. 26th. I find the affair of Wednesday evening at Lahaina makes a great noise) at this place. I have been questioned respecting what I know of the circumstances) and stated the principal facts as they have come to my knowledge. It is said to be a great thing forcibly to detain the master of a vessel on shore) and the governor of Maui will be punished for his conduct. But I am informed that there is a thing which has occasioned a greater excitement than the above affair & that is Mr. Richard)s account of the riot at • Maui two years ago) & the conduct of Capt. Buckle in purchasing a female to be the inmate of his cabin. The publishing of the affair seems to excite general indignation-all greatly disapprove of it) and seem very much to pity Cap. Buckle) who I fear intends visiting Lahaina to obtain satisfaction. Saturday 27th. The Kamoho1elani was to have sailed today for Lahaina) and if stories are true will carry trouble to that station. The natives say Mr. Richards is to be put to death for falsely accusing Cap. Buckle. I learned yesterday that a message was going up in her from the Consul that Nahienaena be removed from Lahaina to a place of safety) as he was going up to destroy the place. A report seems to be in circulation among the natives and is made to sound terribly that Mr. Richards is to be punished by death for some horrible crime which he has committed-I cannot learn certainly but it is said the Consul & Cap. Buckle are agoll1.g to Lahaina in the Kamoho1elani. She did not sail today. I have written to Mr. Bingham & Mr. Richards giving a hasty account of the state of things at this place & have given it as my opinion that Mr. R. ought not to be alone at this time. • Sabbath October 28th 1827. Had a very full congregation in the moming) the King was present. The congregation in the afternoon was as usua11ess than the morning. Kaikioewa was present both parts of the day. 10 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Monday 29th. Kaikioewa called early at the house this morning & wished to have some private conversation with me-after having gone aside with him he said will it be right for me to prepare to defend • myself, to put my guns in order & to train my people to the use of fire arms that they may know how to shoot. The Consul has threatnd to cut my head off-to put me to death-he shook his fist in my face an says ships will come here to fight I wish to be in readiness-to train my people & when they are akamai alaila waiho malie. I told him I did not know what would be proper for him to do-I said other nations made preparations to defend themselves. I advised him to deliberate fully before he took any steps, & expressed my opinion that what he had heard were only words to put him in fear & that England had no intention to send ships here to make war against him. He remarked the consul said Kuakini is king of Hawaii, Urumuheihei of Maui, N aihe of Oahu and I of Kauai & that the king & Boki are make ia makou. He seemed exceedingly hurt by the language & conduct of Mr. C. I said he did well in not resenting the conduct of the Consul when he shook his fist in his face.Advised him to pray much to God for guidance-that war was a great evil, that it was no small matter to destroy mens lives, for God gave life & he alone had the right to take it away, tat forgiveness was becoming in man, I adduced the example of our Savior giving his life for his enemies-I said we may stand on the • defensive & when evil comes to ward it off & continue to ward it off-he wished to know how many times he might ward off merely standing on the defensive-he said also must we stand still and allow ourselves to be destroyed. Suppose some one comes to injure or kill us what then-To this I replyed we may ward off. I referred him to our Lord's answer to Peter's question "how often shall my brother offend against me and I forgive him?" Tuesday October 30th. By the Independence Cap. Whippey from Hilo I reed. a letter from Mr. Goodrich & another from Mr. Whitney. By Mr. G's letter I learn that Cap. W. brought 30 barrels of supplies for the mission for further particulars he refers me to his letter by the Packet-as the Packet has not arrived I must wait her return for information. Mr. Whitney mentions that thepalapala is in a very low state at Hilo. Attended a funeral this afternoon. Wednesday October 31st. Wind from the sea and the appearance of a storm. The John Palmer and the • Hope entered the harbor fearing probably rough weather. The surff was very high & the wind brisk and the boats were strung along behind instead of being employed to tow the vessel as is usually the case. It rained considerably at the time of the lecture but the bell was rung and about 100 people were present. I read the 11 �LEVI VOLUME 8 25th Chap. of Matthew. Thursday Novr. 1st. The Chiefs have gone to Manoa for an ahaolelo. The consul has been representing • that Mr. Richards has committed such an offense in accusing Capt. Buckle that the nation is involved in the blame. The consultation is on account of the complaints of Cap. Buckle. What the chiefs intend to do I know not. There is a great noise. And the natives seem to think that Mr. Richards is to be put to death. I have no doubt from what I have heard both from natives & foreigners, that Cap. B. threatens to destroy the life of Mr. Richards and has declared that he is going to Lahaina to fire upon the missionary establishment. This however is a mere threat, though it would be better to meet a bear robbed of her whelps than a fool in his folly. Friday November 2nd 1827. Kaahumanu came down from Manoa this morning and called at the house in her way along. She said she had slept none last night from thought & anxiety-her love to God and the teachers. She did not wish to have Mr. Richards put to death and had come down on account of what was said and drreatned. She said the Consul had vehemently accused him. Opiia informed me that he had said Mr. Whitney was king of Kauai, Mr. Bingham of Oahu, and Mr. Richards of Maui-By & by the islands would be under the control of the missionaries,- that there would be no king here, that the state of things • will be just as it is at Bo1abo1a. They have no king there-It is an aina naalii ole. The ire of the Consul seems peculiarly excited against the drree brethren above mentioned, because the chiefs with which they are connected are specially friendly, and disposed to follow the word of God more than the chief of Hawaii. Against the other members of the mission he has nothing particular to alledge. Kaahumanu stopped but a short time at the house, said she must go and see the king's palapala or manao. Opiia staid some time longer, appeared very affectionate and manifested a good deal of concern on account of the present difficulty and said it was the naau hewa of the poe haole. In the course of the forenoon I called at the house of Auhea where I was told I could find Kaikioewa whom I wished to see. There I found the chiefs assembled for an ahaolelo: but they had about got through their conversation. I was invited to take a seat; and pretty soon was told they were going to send a canoe to Maui to carry letters & asked me if I wished to write. Kekauluohe gave me a seat at her desk and I began to write. The ahao1elo had now broken up. Boki came to me & addressed me in a very friendly manner; and enquired about the affair which is making so much noise. I said I knew the occasion of it, and then stated in few words the facts in Mr. R's communication which had become public and had reached the person criminated. When I mentioned the purchase of the woman for 160 dollars he said she was not sold. I then stated what 12 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Nahienaena had stated to Mr. Richards & which he communicated to me not long since-Boki said • wahahee. I said the natives all called it kuai-he said true enough it was kanaka talk wale no.- but it was ' not kuai. He said it will be well for Mr. Richards & the chiefs of Maui to assemble at this place and to have a full investigation of the affair before or with the poe haole, and not to be huhu wikewike. Then the right & the wrong would be distinguished. Tomorrow he said we will have a consultation as to what will be best to be done. After finishing my letter I returned to the house. After a while Kaiu came in and stated some things that were said at the ahaolelo. Boh remarked na hihia kakou i ka haole-mai paa kakou ka haole. If I understood my informant right Boki was not in favor of Mr. R's being protected by the chiefs, but of his being given up. Kaahumanu said if the teachers are to be assembled to be put to death e make pu kakou. Aauwai & Ooia called in the afternoon to communicate a manao for the king. The language was such as I did not fully understand, but they said it was a manao maikai loa and was in accordance with the word of God and designed to silence the poe hewa, for when the company makai should hear it they would fear & be quiet. In the evening Richard told me that Auwai & Ooia had had an interview with Leoiki, and that she denied having been sold to Cap. Buckle. I enquired of them while they were at the house how they understood the transaction at the time-both of them having been acquainted with the circumstance, and • they said she was sold. Saturday N ovr. 3rd 1927. Kaahumanu sent for me about noon, and informed me that they were going to despatch a vessel to Maui & Hawaii, and wished me to write to the brethren & give an account of what is going on at this place. We have written she said for the chiefs to assemble Nahienaena ma, Hoapili ma Kuakini ma Naihe mao We have also sent for Mr. Richards & Mr. Bingham to come down that we may have a full investigation of the affair of the haole. She wished me to invite as many of the missionaries to come down as could come or might choose to come. The chiefs are summoned on business of the state as well as this which concerns the mission. To consult respecting the act of Kamehameha in giving up the islands to the protection of Great Britain. Some very important business, I think, is to be attended to by them on their assembling together. Sabbath Novr 4th 1827. A full congregation in the morning. I read the closing part of the 26th chap. of Matthew & Kuke made a few remarks upon the words "By their fruits shall ye know them &c." I gave • notice that I should read in the afternoon the account of Christ's crucifiction; and invited the attendance of all who wished to hear about his death on the cross. The congregation of the afternoon was consequently larger than usual and the attention I thought very good. Kaahumanu spent the intermission at the mission 13 �LEVI VOLUME 8 house. The appearance of the Sabbath School was pleasing and afforded some hope that the labor is not bestowed in vain. • Monday Novr. 5th 1827. A letter came to hand this morning from Mr. Goodrich brought by a vessel from Hilo, in which I am informed that he was making arrangements to embark for this place on board the Warren, Cap. Bliss which was expected to sail on Saturday. He adds at the close of his note ((you may expect to see me soon". I have been told to day that it is thought Mr. Richards will be ordered to depart from the islands as he has been the author & occasion of much trouble. Boki it is said is offended that he has made public a transaction of Wahinepio which brings reproach upon her character. It is remarked if Cap. Buckle is guilty of slave dealing the crime is chargeable upon thousands in England & America and upon multitudes in every land, as well as upon a great many more at this place. The prince of darkrless seems to tremble for his kingdom and is about to make an effort to withstand the torrent of light which the word of God beings to pour in upon this land. He is mustering his forces and if he has not some faithful friend & firm supporter of his interests here we shall have him in person. The Concert was well attended. I read the 28th chapter of Matthew and was pleased to see it listened to • with interest. Wednesday November 7th 1827. Kaahumanu returned to Manoa being a little unwelL The lecture, I thought, rather thinly attended. I read part of the 26th Chapter of Matthew which seemed to engage the attention of the people. The canoe despatched last week for Lahaina returned today-reports the Packet on the way down but detained by calms. He also saw the Pakii & Pakukai. Thursday 8th. I have reason to think that the Packet did not sail as reported yesterday by the native from Maui. He says she was to have sailed on Monday evening & mearly supposed she sailed. He left her at Lahaina and did not see her on the way. Mr. Bishop was at Lahaina. I hear that the chiefs of Maui have written to Kaahumanu ma stating that they are not acquainted with any fault of Mr. Richards and that they are ready to stand between him & harm. Friday N ovr. 9th 1827. Notice came from Manoa that the pipi onionio (Mr. Ellis' bull) - had been • taken up for intruding upon cultivated ground. I rode up to see something about it, and called upon Kaahumanu who was at Puupueo. I mentioned the fact to her, or rather she remarked first that the creature had been taken up, & I inquired whether he was forfeit for having trespassed. She said no he should be set 14 �LEVI VOLUME 8 at libertyl and the other cattle likewise l of which I understood there were thirteen belonging to Mr. Marine. Kaahumanu appeared very pleasant and said she should go makai to spend the Sabbath & wished to stop at • the Mission house l to which I gave assent. She asked me if she might not have one of Mr. Ellis cows to take care of and have the milk I told her she might. On my return I discovered the Missy. Packet running down along shore. I hastened home l and as soon as the Schooner entered the harbor I went to the village. The boat pretty soon came on shore and I went on board where I found Mr. Bishop & his family. Mrs. B. I was sorry to find in an ill state of health and had come down on that account in hopes of deriving benefit from a change of air. The Schooner left Lahaina on Tuesday at which time the vessels which left here on the Saturday preceding to bring down the chiefs had not arrived. Mr. Bingham remained to support Mr. Richards in case the threats which have been made should be put in execution. In the evening Mr. & Mrs. Goodrich arrived from Hilo having left the Warren in which they embarked at some distance in offing. It was dark before the boat reached the surffl and it was so dark that the people could not see the entrance of the harbor and were in doubt where to steer to get in. While in this state & not knowing what course to take they were providentially met by some canoes bound to Waikiki and the • natives very kindly turned back and piloted the boat into the harbor. It was nearly 8 olck when they landed and felt very grateful for the kind care which a gracious providence had exercised over them. The Warren in which they took passage set sail from Hilo on Tuesday. Mr. Bishop took the eastern end of the house & Mr. Goodrich the western as a temporary accommodation. Saturday N ovr. 10th 1827. The Packet was towed off to the Warrenl which was under way out side and brought along side to receive Mr. Goodrichls baggage. She was detained some time and it was just dark when she came to anchor in the harbor. Nine vessels sailed today. This being the first day for about a fortnight since a favorable opportunity has offered for ships to go to sea. Sabbath N ovr. 11. A very full congregation in the morning. Mr. Bishop preached both parts of the day. A few foreigners met at the mission house in the forenoon to whom Mr. G. made an address. Monday N ovr. 12. Employed today in getting up Mr. Goodrichls baggage & timber for him & the •• mission. Towards evening the Pakukai arrived from Lahaina with the chiefs Nahienaenal Hoapili kane & Hoapili wahine & others. In the evening attended prayers with them at the house of Kaahumanu. 15 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Tuesday NovI. 13th 1827. Arrived this morning the Niu from Lahaina with MI. Bingham & MI. '. Richards & their families. I went off in the canoe of the Missionary Packet to communicate with them before their leaving the vessel agreeably to the wish of MI. Richards expressed in a letter which came to hand last evening by the chiefs. Pretty soon after my arrival on board Capt. Little announced that a boat was along side sent off by Manuia the Gov. of the fort to convey .the families on shore. MI. Richards took passage in Cap. Little)s boat & MI. Bingham in the boat sent from the fort. I returned in the canoe. MI. R. was met by Manuia & told that Kaahumanu was in the fort and wished to see him. We all walked into the fort and were received with great kindness. After salutation) Kaahumanu took the lead in conducting the brethren & their families through the fort and towards the mission house. She walked before with much dignity and we followed with wives & children. When we arrived at the king)s gate she asked which way we would go. It was thought best to call upon the king and we entered the enclosure & proceeded to the stone house where he now resides. After paying our respects to the king) we walked to the house of MI. Ellis and saluted Mrs. Bishop and then proceeded to the mission house where breakfast was waiting prepared by Mrs. Goodrich. The natives flocked in to testify their satisfaction at the arrival of the families. After breakfast a hymn was sung & MI. Bingham offered a prayer in the native language. Several hours were occupied in • discoursing upon the events which have brought MI. Richards to this place. The Lahaina chiefs appear determined to justify & protect MI. Richards. They have given testimony in writing to the truth of that part of Mr. R.s communication which states the purchasing of a female by Capt. Buckle. This has been a day of much interest and of much confusion) we have had very many calls from chiefs & natives and have gained much evidence of the sincere attachment of the people to the missionaries. It is hoped a good degree of unanimity will be released in the counsels of the nation at the present meeting of the chiefs) and that the interests of the mission will be promoted. Wednesday N ovr. 14 1827. Mr. Richards recd. this morning a written communication from MI. Charlton requesting him to make oath to a certain statement contained in a printed paper purporting to be an extract from Mr. Richards) journal wherein Capt. William Buckle of the Ship Daniel had purchased for 160 dollars a female slave) stating that if what was written was matter of fact) it was his determination to send Capt. Buckle home for triaL To this MI. R. replied that he had not seen the communication alluded to • and that he could not make oath to any news paper declaration & moreover that he had never written or said anything which by a fair interpretation could be construed to mean that Capt. B. had made a purchase for the purpose of reducing to slavery. 16 �LEVI VOLUME 8 There has been handed me this day for translation the letter of Hoapili to Kaahumanu giving an account of the affair of the John Palmer Capt. Clark, in withholding the females which had gone on board • his ship for purposes of prostitution & the firing upon the village by that vesseL Hoapili fearing that some evil might possibly befall Mr. Richards from the rage of his enemies, or thinking perhaps he might have fears from them, sent a number of men to sleep in the house with him, for purposes of protection. The lecture was well attended, Mr. Richards preached from 1 Thess. IV. 18. ('Wherefore comfort one another with these words." Thursday Novr. 15th 1827. The remainder of the house timber from Hilo & the supplies reed. by the Independence were drawn up today part of the supplies were stored in the cellar of the new house, which is now nearly in a state to be occupied, and into which Mr. Goodrich will remove in a few days. The boards belonging to Mr. Ellis are to be laid for a floor; they will not be planed, but simply laid down to render the place habitable. Mr. Richards received a second communication from Mr. Charlton accompanied by the paper containing the extract referred to from Mr. R.s journaL To this Mr. R. replied, and in a poscript stated that • he had not authorised its publication and repeated that he had never intimated that Capt. B. had purchased a female for the purpose of reducing to slavery. Capt. Clark called upon the family this afternoon-likewise Mrs. Taylor-the latter staid to tea. Friday Nov. 16. Hoapili & Poki & his wife took tea with the family this evening. A small schooner from the Society Islands belonging to Capt. Charlton arrived this morning. She has had a very long passage-a native member of Mr. Wilsons church having a recommendation to the S.1. chh. came passenger. He has come in quest of a niece. Saturday Novr. 17th. Mr. Goodrich removed from Mr. Ellis house and took up his residence in the new The Ship Tartar, Capt. Bancroft sailed this afternoon, a strong trade wind blowing which has continued ever since Tuesday afternoon. Sabbath 18th. A very crowded audience in the morning to whom Mr. Bishop preached from the 2nd • Peter III Chapr. 19 verse. «The day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night." In the afternoon Mr. Richards preached from the words «Prepare to meet thy God." A few foreigners assembled at the mission house a little before noon and a short service in English was 17 �LEVI VOLUME 8 conducted by Mr. Richards. • Monday 19th. Mr. Richards received a polite note from Mr. Charlton requesting him if perfectly ' convenient to walk to his house at 10 A.M. o'clk. Mr. R. not feeling willing to go alone requested me to accompany him. We walked together at the hour mentioned to his house and were invited by the Consul into his office, where we found Cap. Clark of the John Palmer. The Consul mentioned that Cap.Clark had entered a protest which was to be sent to England. He refered to the act of Hoapili in detaining the Captain on shore and spoke of it in strong terms of reprehension and made some enquiry respecting the letter of Hoapili to Kaahumanu giving an account of the affair which he said differed materially from verbal statements of Hoapili. Mr. R. was not communicative on the subject, but simply corroborated the statement respecting his attempt to effect a reconciliation & the success of it. The Consul said he could swear that Hoapili did not write the letter and did not believe it was written by a native as no native could write a letter like it. It was written in the style of a public document. He gave several reasons for believing it was not written by a native-It was commenced by a regular date and address, written upon lines and one page after another filled up in order till the letter was closed. He brought forward a writing of Mr. • Bingham's in the native language & asked me if the hands were not the same. It was a hand with which I was not acquainted and therefore I could say confidently it was not written by any member of the mission. After a pretty long conversation respecting the affair of the John Palmer and other miscellaneous subj ects, the Consul introduced the subject of Capt. Buckle's purchasing a female slave. He held in his hand the paper containing Mr. R.s account of the riot at Lahaina & the fact of Cap. B.s having purchased a female for 160 dolls. He said Cap. B. had been accused of a high crime which was piracy by the British laws and he was fully justified by that publication to send Captain B. horne under arrest. He read various parts of the communication & asked several questions amidst a multitude of desultory talk in which missionaries, the patrons & directors of missions, converts to Christianity in these & the Soc. islands and chiefs of the two groups were lashed without mercy, impeached, scandalized, &c. &c. He did not hesitate to say that as in the presence of God he believed the account which Mr. Richards had given respecting Capt. B. false, and said the Soc. ought to be prosecuted with the utmost rigor & to the fullest extent. If there is any justice in Masstts, he said, damages would be recovered to a very great amount. If there is any justice he repeated very '. emphatically, but in his view the injury done to Cap. Buckle could not be repaired by money. He should wish to see the publishers chained to a block for 10 years or made to stand in the pillory the objects of infamy & disgrace. 18 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Thursday NovI. 22. The Packet sailed about noon for Ewa to get a load of sandal wood for Mr. Hunnewell. He is to give 20 cts pr picul for bringing. Saturday 24th. The Pakukai arrived from Hawaii bring the Governor & Mr. Young. Naihe is to come • down in the Pulaholaho. The John Palmer went to sea this forenoon. Sabbath Novr. 25th 1827. The meeting house was crowded both in the morning and afternoon. Mr. Richards preached in the former & Mr. Bishop in the latter part of the day. Naihe ma arrived early in the morning & his family formed part of the congregation both parts of the day. A few foreigners met with us at the mission house. Mr. Richards conducted the religious exercises. Monday 26th. A messenger (Thomas Hopu) came to the house between 11 & 12 ock A.M. to tell MI.Richards that the chiefs & foreigners had met for an ahaolelo, and said he had been sent to make it , known, but that Mr. R. might do as he pleased about going-Thomas remarked that the Consul had said if Mr. R. did not attend voluntarily a file of men should be sent to fetch him. Mr. R. learning that the chiefs who had sent word left it optional with him to go or stay returned answer to Kaahumanu in a letter that he would go if the chiefs requested his attendance. Sometime after, Opiia came to the house from the counsel • and requested his attendance. Mr. R. immediately began to prepare to go. It was thought best that we should all accompany him. Mr. Bingham though ill thought best to go & Mrs. Richards & Mrs. Bingham resolved to attend their husbands. It was between a half & three quarters of an hour from the time the messenger came before they were ready to go. On our way to the King's house we learned that the ahaolelo had broken up & that the foreigners had gone. We however proceeded to the King's house & met the chiefs with whom we had some pleasant conversation. They mentioned that the Eng. consul had talked a good deal & presented some printed papers in which he would have them understand was something from the pen of MI. Richards which was very bad; but what it was they were not informed, when they requested it might be translated the Consul referred them to the printed paper saying here is the palapala. In the afternoon I walked to the village to go on board the Schooner which had just arrived from Pearl River whither she had been sent in Mr. Hunnewell's service. I was informed that Mr. R. had had an opportunity of clearing up his character which he had refused to improve and that it was very much against • him. MI. Young of Kawaihae spoke to me privately and wished to know how it was about this libel of Mr. Richards concerning Cap. Buckle's purchasing a woman. He said Cap. Buckle had been placed in a sad 19 �LEVI VOLUME 8 state, his life endangered & his vessel & cargo rendered liable to seizure by this charge of Mr. Richards and moreover that the nation was brought into difficulty. Early in the evening Hoapili called to invite Mr. • Richards to attend a counsel of the chiefs. By Mr. R's I accompanied him. We found them assembled in the house of Auhea and were received kindly. After sitting silent a short time Boki read a manao of the king & his sister in which they express their intention to prevent any violent measure being taken against Mr. Richards, that they would condemn the one that should be proved to be in the wrong and justify the one that should prove to be in the right. That ifMr. R. should be found to be wrong he should be sent to his own country if in the right he should be justified & approved. The paper having been read, something was said respecting another meeting with the foreigners in the morning. Mr. R. said if it was their wish that he should attend he would be present. He said he should be guided entirely by their wish on the subject, if they said come he would come, if they said stay away he would stay away, if they said write he would write. The missionaries he said did not take up their residence on these islands without permission they had the consent of Rihoriho & the chiefs,~ and the missionaries were now in their power and under their control, if they were in fault it was right for the chiefs to make known werein they were wrong and if they saw fit to send them from the islands- this applied to individuals & to the whole mission. Mr. R. said I am before • you & it is for you to do with me what you think best. He further said if a counsel is called and I am summoned what am I to do, what will be my duty?- A period of silence ensued-by & by someone said the papers containing the extract of your journal may be produced. Mr. R. said if I acknowledge that the letter was written by me that it is mine what then-what is to be done after that. A longer silence ensued. It was at length broken by some remarks of the Maui chiefs in which the purchase of the woman was confirmed & the riotous conduct of the crew of the Daniel alluded to. At length it was moved that the proposal for an ahaolelo be dropped and that the subject be no more resumed. This motion meeting the approbation of the chiefs if was consented to. Mr. R. remarked that he did not wish it to be thought that he was afraid to meet the foreigners in a counsel if it was the wish of the chiefs to call one & to require his attendance.- A considerable conversation passed between the chiefs but it was not all intelligible to me, & therefore I shall not undertake to note any of it down. We parted very pleasantly-several persons accompanied us back to the mission house. • As it was thought Mr. R. might be in danger from Cap. Buckle who had declared his determination to seek revenge a larger guard was stationed around & in the house & in the neighborhood. Tuesday Novr. 27th 1827. Mr. Richards addressed a conciliatory letter to Cap. Buckle to day stating the 20 �LEVI VOLUME 8 reasons which he assigned to the Board for communicating the information in his letter.- that he did not • authorize the publication of it & that he had never supposed that Cap. B. had obtained the woman for the purpose of reducing her to slavery, nor did he think that by a fair interpretation that meaning could be inferred. Wednesday 28th. A very full meeting this afternoon the King & all the chiefs except Poki ""ere present. Mr. Richards preached from 2 Timo. 2 19 "Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure" &c. Heard by Thomas Hopu that on the evening of Monday Cap. Buckle went to the house of Cap. Charlton armed & declared his intention of going to the mission house to seek revenge on Mr. Richards but that the consul said it would not do for him to go. Learn also from the same source that as soon as Kaahumanu heard of it though it was late at night-she went over to the king that he might order his guard to defend the mission house. What dependence can be place on this story I do not know. Thursday Novr. 29th 1827. A letter was received this afternoon by Mr. Richards from Cap. Buckle in answer to Mr. R's to him in which he declares false the account of the purchase & of the riot & pronounces the whole to be a libeL and states if this were a civilized country where justice could be obtained he should bring him to the punishment which he deserved; and that even now he could demand that Mr. R. retract '. from what he had written & acknowledge his statements to be false. Some things respecting the Captain of the Missionary Packet having corne to my knowledge which I did not consider as popolei loa. I spoke to him on the subject at which he seemed to take offense & proposed leaving the vesseL I told him that it was not my wish that he should give up the schooner, I said I had no fault to find with him on account of his care of the Schooner; but that wished him to be open & fair in all his conduct and not to stop with the vessel at any place to which he was not sent by me or by any other one who might have a temporary direction of her. Sarturday December 1st 1827. The chiefs held a council this afternoon to consult respecting the establishment of some general laws for preventing crimes. They invited the attendance of Mr. Bingham that he might be referred to if any law should be proposed upon which they might have doubts concerning its concistency with the word of God. The Chiefs spent a considerable time in conversation but did not agree upon anything definitely. It was • Kaahumanu's wish that the law of God should be the ground or basis of whatever might be established for the observation of the people. Captain Gardner of the Maria & Capt. Worth of the Rambler took tea with the family. 21 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Sabbath Deer. 2nd. A full congregation both in the morning & afternoon. Mr. Bingham preached in the morning from 2 Cor. 12.14 {"}For I seek not yours, but you." Mr. Richards in the afternoon from Isaiah • 1st. 15. "And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers I will not hear." About noon a slate was handed to Mr. Richards informing him that the foreigner was coming after dinner & advising him to be on his guard. The report occasioned a good deal of excitement among the natives, the Kings guards were ordered out & quite a company of natives collected about the kings house and in the course of twenty minutes six of the highest chiefs called at the mission house. At the time of their collecting at the house Capt. Buckle & Cap. Ebbets rode by in a carriage, but did not stop. Monday Deer. 3rd 1827. A horse race of the King & his attendants-but the Monthly concert was pretty fully attended notwithstanding. Some anxiety was felt concerning the princess as she was seen before the race commenced riding with the English Consul towards the race ground: but she soon returned and was present at the prayer meeting. Tuesday 4th. A large company of chiefs took tea at the mission house by invitation-Poki & his wife • were the only high chiefs that were not present. They had been invited but did not come. This was the only circumstance that prevented the interview from being in every respect agreeable. The King did not come till after, and probably would not have been present had not Kekauluohe gone to the village for him. The following is a list of the persons present. The King & his sister, Kaahumanu, Hoapili & his wife, Naihe & Kapiolani, Kaikioewa & Keaweamahi, Kapule & her husband, Gov. Adams, Opiia & Laanui, Kinau & Kekuanaua, Kekauluohe & her husband, Kekauonohi, Keliiahonui, Leleohoku was invited & came at an early hour but returned before supper. Wednesday Deer. 5th 1827. Employed a calker to work upon the Schooner at calking the upper seams on her sides, also sent Smith & another man on board to set up the rigging. Our Wednesday lecture was well attended nonvithstand a horse race at the hour of service. The Princess & all the high chiefs except the King & Poki were present. Thursday 6th. A lecture was held this afternoon preparatory to the Sacrament which is to be celebrated on the coming Sabbath. Mr. Richards preached from I John 3.3. "And every man that hath this hope in • him purifieth himself even as he is pure." We were very much disturbed by the noise of the people returning from a horse race. Friday 7th. The Chiefs have this day agreed to the establishment of a law relating to murder, theft, �LEVI VOLUME 8 adultery or whoredom, selling spirituous liquors & gambling. These five things are prohibited The first is punishable with death-the second by imprisonment, the third by a fine, the fourth & fifth imprisonment • or confinement in irons. To these enactments the king has affixed his signature & sent them to us for publication. Saturday December 8th 1827. A counsel of the chiefs was convened by Kaahumanu to consult respecting sending Gov. Adams to England with a code of laws to present to King George for ratification. She was induced to take this step in consequence of the objections of Boki to the establishment of any laws till the consent of the British Government should be obtained. A sharp conversation had taken place between Kaahumanu & Boki upon the subject and she closed by saying John Adams shall go to England we will frame a full code of laws write them plainly & translate them into English and he shall go with them to England. It was in consequence of this determination of her's that the counsel was convened. After the chiefs had assembled Kaahumanu made the above proposition to them-She said let us search for what is right let us make a full code and after they are written in Hawaii & translated into English let John Adams carry them to England & submit them to King George and let him strike out such • as he pleases & such as he approves let him send back. Boki objected to Adams' being sent-It was proposed to Boki to go; but he said no it would not do for him to go-He said Adams should he go would probably not see King George-Kaahumanu asked why not-Kauikeaouli should give a letter of introduction and that would secure him an interview-Boki said, Rihoriho did not see King George & Adams would not see him-Kaahumanu asked what shall we do? why did you say to me this morning send to England before establishing a law? Boki answered let the consul write to England-Kaahumanu replied do you not know what the Consul is,- that no dependence can be placed upon him he calls good evil & turns & whirls about every way. What did the king of England tell you did he say send your laws to me before you establish them? Boki answered no he left it with us. Adams here called the attention of the chiefs & requested them to listen to him a moment & hear what he had to say. He said I can read & little English & I can understand some and I know perhaps some things which you do not. I know when the chiefs of any nation send to England to establish laws for them they make them fixed & firm if they give • laws they send men to cause them to be obeyed-If England gives us laws she will send men to see that they are executed-Our harbors will be filled with ships of war and our vessels can not go out or come in without their permission-we shall not be visited with American ships with out leave from Great Britain & 23 �LEVI VOLUME 8 we shall forever be their servants we shall no more be able to do as we please. Kaahumanu replied this has long been my opinion. Naihe said let us look thoroughly at this subject Hoapili declared himself to be of a mind with Kaahumanu and Boki said uoki & the meeting broke up. • The native members of the church and the persons propounded for admission assembled this evening at the residence of Naihe-The persons propounded were called upon to make known their present feeling & desires and questioned respecting their intentions. The account which they gave of their present feelings was satisfactory; & the interview was pleasant. Sabbath Deer. 9th 1827. The native service was very fully attended in the morning Mr. Bingham preached from Mark, 16,~ 15.16. The afternoon was improved for the communion season & the admission of members to the church. The six following subscribed the articles of faith & fellowship & received baptism. Their native names were retained & a Christian name added. Jesse Kahananui, John Ii, Abela Wahinealii, Abraham Haoa, Lazarus Makahiki, Ana Makahiki. After the admission of the members, the ordinance of the Supper was administered. There were present • 9 members of the mission and 27 native members, in a1136 communicants. The house was filled or nearly - so and the King & his attendants were among the spectators. Auhea was propounded for admission at our next communion. Monday Deer. 10th. The wind which has been blowing gently from the sea during the day for nearly a fortnight past had changed to the S.E. and a Kona has set in with some rain. The Residents & Captains in port gave a dinner at Mr. Marines hotel, to which the chiefs were invited and we understood the compliment was to be passed to the mission and last evening Mr. Goodrich being at the house of Kaahumanu was told by several gentlemen residents whom he met there that an invitation had been sent to the mission family. We heard no more of the invitation till 3 o'ck this afternoon just after the signal was given for setting down to dinner when Mr. Goodrich who had set out to go to the dinner in consequence of what was said to him last evening returned having received from one of the Kings attendants a billet addressed to me requesting me to make kno'wn to the mission family the desire of the ship masters & residents that we would attend the dinner. The King appotogized for its not being forwarded • from his having forgotten to do it-M.r Goodrich concluded not to be one of the party. We understand that quite a number of the high chiefs who had reed. an invitation did not accept of it. Wednesday Deer. 12th. A heavy shower occurred at the hour for the weekly lecture, but, 24 �LEVI VOLUME 8 notwithstanding, the body of the house was filled, Mr. Bingham preached from Rom. 14. 17. "For the kingdom of God is not meat & drink; but righteousness & peace & joy in the Holy Ghost." • This evening finished copying the gospel of Mark in the native language translated by Mr. Richards. Friday 14th. The people were assembled by the order of the chiefs to hear the laws read & the chiefs make remarks upon them. Mr. Bingham was sent for to make a prayer. He went down to the place of assemblage which was in the Cocoanut grove makai of Kalaimoku's house. He sang a few verses of the hymn "Auhea ka pono mau." and offered up a prayer & then came away. The King arose & called the attention of the people by telling them that three laws were to be established which he wished to be observed. Kaahumanu afterwards arose & called upon the foreigners & natives from other islands to hear & regard the laws about to be established. After this Foki arose & harranged the assembly & told them that in three months they were to go into effect. And requested all the people to come together again on the first day of March next to see the law against murder take effect against the man now in confinement for a murder lately committed at Kolau. There are six laws to be printed all signed by the King three of them are to go into operation in three months the others to be read & learned by the people and to be hereafter considered. • This evening or afternoon Mr. & Mrs. Bishop removed to Manoa for the benefit of Mrs. Bishops health & for more quietude. Sabbath Deer. 16th. A very full cong. both parts of the day. Mr. Richards preached in the morning & Mr. Bingham in the afternoon. The King & Boki were present at both services. Monday 17th. Several ships sailed today the wind favoring-having for about a fortnight been from the sea part of the time pretty strong attended with showers. The Hawaii chiefs sailed this morning in the Chinchilla Capt. Meek to return to their homes. The Moller a Russian Discovery Ship arrived today. Letters were reed. by her from England, from Lord Byron & Dr. Davis. I went to Manoa to visit Mr. & Mrs. Bishop. Thursday 20th. A case was tried before the Governor of this island today, for assault & battery. John Lawler for striking Capt. G.W. Gardner of the Ship Maria. Said Lawler met with Capt. Gardner at his • boarding house Knight & Marines and enquired about some bread which he said had been promised him, Cap. G. replied that he did not recollect having promised him any bread and that he had sold it all to Cap. Ebbets. Upon this Lawler called Capt. G. an old rascal & used other abusive language. ·Some words passed 25 �LEVI VOLUME 8 !. between them and at length L struck Capt. G. & repeated the blow. Several gentlemen present interfered & prevented further violence. Capt. G. applied to Boki for redress but as he did not seem inclined to pay much attention to the case, Capt. G. entered a protest at the Am. Consulate, which brought the affair into a legal train & made an investigation necessary. The parties were convened & witnesses called to give in their evidences-The result was that Lawler was amerced in a penalty of two hundred dollars damages. This appears to be the first case of the kind which has ever been tried in the islands, and it is worthy of being taken notice of especially as the court was convened to settle a difficulty between foreigners, which has heretofore been asserted belonged to foreigners alone to settle. In this case it was thought necessary to call upon the gov. of the ins land and not only represent the case to him but to insist on his attending to it and even obliging him thereto contrary to his inclination. Sabbath Deer. 23rd 1827. A very full cong. in the morning Mr. Richards preached from II Cor. 5, 17. "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new." Our English cong. at the mission house consisted of our own families three foreigners together with Capt. Stanukovilet of the Russian Discovery Ship & Mrs. Taylor. In the afternoon a shower of rain took place & a change of atmosphere the thermometer fall to 68 in • the wind which blew from the N.W The native congregation was pretty large, Mr. Richards preached from Heb. 6., 4-6. Tuesday Deer. 25th. While we were at dinner today a letter was reed. from Hannah Holmes in which she expressed her love for the mission acknowledged her sin and made known the state of her feelings as being very unhappy. Christmas appears to be noticed in the village A dinner prepared at Poki's wood house another at the Consuls-The mechanics & others I learned were to have a dinner. Had a service in the afternoon in the meeting house. The audience consisted of 200 or more. Visited Haia who is very low and we fear near his end. He is at the house of Opiia who is also unwelL His wife who is near the time of her confinement keeps by him constantly & appears to feel deeply. Wednesday Deer. 26th. The Daniel Cap. Buckle sailed this morning. The departure of this captain who has been the occasion of so much trouble to the mission gave us no small comfort. She sail'd in company with the Elizabeth Capt. Stewart. We were happy to see both vessels steer directly off without altering their • course. The Maria Capt. Gardner also sailed shortly after. She is full and bound directly to the United States. By her many communications are forwarded and several boxes of curiosities. 26 �LEVI VOLUME 8 To day Mr. Goodrich & myself with two hired men have been employed in slaughtering & dressing a bullock. We sent portions of beef to all the high chiefs 11 in number and also to Mr. Jones. Mr. Marine & • Mr. Allen and Mr. Jackson our neighbor. Thursday Deer. 27. Mrs. Bishop returned from Manoa and at night took lodings in the store house in the room which I occupy & I go over to the house of Mr. Ellis to sleep. Saturday 29th. Have ordered the Schooner to be got in readiness to sail for the windward as it is the wish of Mr. Richards to return after the Sabbath to his station. Monday Deer. 31st 1827. The wind has blown with great violence from the land accompanied with rain. Have done very little today in consequence of the rain. Mrs. Bishop has occupied my room during the day notwithstanding the uncomfortableness of it. I was obliged to lash the rafters of the store house to the beams & to pass ropes from the rafters on one side to the rafters on the other side to prevent the roof from being blown down. I went to the village in the afternoon) found Jack & with him went on board the Schooner to secure her with additional fastenings. Year ends in the midst of a raging storm. • Tuesday January 1st 1828. The year commences with a violent storm of wind & rain) - wet & uncomfortable. In the evening the family met for prayer. Wednesday 2nd. Mr. Bishop preached the sermon this afternoon. The weather being uncomfortable the Cong. was not large: but those who attended seemed to listen with great attention to what was addressed to them. Thursday J any. 3rd. The storm having abated Mrs. Bishop left the store house & went to the house of Mr. Ellis to spend the day intending to return to the store house at night to sleep, A voyage is strongly .recommended to her as the only thing that will benefit her. Friday January 4th. The Chinchilla Capt. Thomas Meek arrived from Hawaii reed. by him a letter from Mr. Ely. The storm was not as severe at the windward as it was here. The Chinchilla lay at Kailua on the 31st of Deer. & 1st day ofJanuary & took in wood comfortably. Cap. Meek states that on the 1st day ofJany. all . • the family of Mr. Thurston were very ill inconsequence of eating a fish which had hung during the night previous exposed to the rays of the moon. An emetick having been administered to eaeh & producing the desired effect they were comfortable when he sailed. 27 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Sabbath 6th. A large congregation in the morning sermon by Mr. Bingham. In the afternoon Mr. • Richards preached to a pretty full assemblage of chiefs and people. Monday January 7th. 1828. Monthly Concert was observed by the families. In the afternoon the natives assembled at the meetg. house. For the evening all the families except Mr. Bishop's met in the wood house to notice the season. The indisposition of Mrs. Goodrich prevented her attendance. Tuesday 8th. The Lahaina chiefs embarked about noon for Maui: and the Packet with Mr. Richards & family sailed about the same time. Four vessels sailed including our Schooner. On board one of them the Kamohaolelani are a number of cannon to be left at Lahaina. After landing them the vessel will proceed to Hilo. The wind was light & ahead when the Packet sailed I continued on board till she had got safely out of the harbor & then returned in the canoe with two small boys. Wednesday 9th. Mr. Goodrich preached this afternoon. The assemblage was pretty large. Thursday 10th. The weather begins to assume a lowering appearance wind from the southward and a little rain. Hope our friends have reached Lahaina. Saturday Jan.y 12. Weather yesterday & to~day pleasant wind from the westward. Yesterday the • Chinchilla Cap. Meek sailed for Hawaii did not know that she was to sail so soon & therefore sent no communications. The Packet arrived this afternoon: she had a quick passage to Lahaina-the sea was so smooth that neither Mr. nor Mrs. Richards was sick. They found things in a very pleasing state at their station,-an unusual attention to religion seems to prevail at this time. They were visited in one day after their return according to Mr. R.s account by about one thousand people. Sabbath J any. 13th. A full congregation Mr. Bishop preached in the morning a very good sermon from 1 Peter 4. 17-''What shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?" Mr. Bingham preached in the afternoon from Prov. 23. 26. My Son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways. After meeting I received a note from Mr. Hunnewell accompanied with the copy of an article printed in an English paper in connexion with a letter from Boki which the publishers of the Quarterly Review • pledges himself to be genuine-the letter was doubtless written by some illiterate resident who either obtained Boki's signature or forged it. The letter complains of the mission but particularly of Mr. Bingham endeavoring to establish laws contrary to the wishes of the people and against his determined opposition, 28 �LEVI VOLUME 8 though the wish of Kaahumanu was in favor of the missionaries having the authority of the country in their hands. Hitherto he had been able he stated to effectually oppose their interference & should continue to • oppose their laws as long as he had ability. "Mr. Bingham)', the letter states "has gone so far as to tell these natives neither King George nor Lord Biron has an regard for God, or aney of the English cheefs, that they are all bad pepel but themselves, and ther is no Redemsion for aney of the heads of the English or American nations.)) Monday January 14th 1828. I have been busily employed to day in getting all things ready for the departure of Mr. Bishop & family for the windward. It was expected the Schooner would sail towards evening, and she was ready to be got under way; but it was thought that the fatigues of the day to Mrs. Bishop in addition to that of being removed to the vessel & what she would suffer from the noise & confusion of getting under way would be too much for her & it was concluded she had better wait till the morning. Tuesday January 15th 1828. Mrs. Bishop was conveyed to the Schooner this morning. All the members of the mission now at this station except Mrs. Goodrich walked to the village & went on board the vessel to unite in prayer before her departure. Mr. Bingham offered the prayer and we all took our leave of Mrs. • Bishop. She seemed to feel that it was for the last time. A pleasant breeze wafted the Schooner out of the harbor & carried her quickly along shore till she disappeared beyond Daiamond hilL Wednesday 16th. At the usual lecture after the sermon the marriage of Keliiahonui & Kekauonohi was solemnized. 5 others were married at the same time. The house was crowded. The Russian captain & Mrs. Taylor were present as was also Mr. Warrington a gentleman from Peru passenger in a brig now lying in the roads bound to Singapore & Calcutta. The latter gentleman was invited to attend with us the marriage supper. It was prepared in very good style & served in the house of Kaahumanu, the king & all the high chiefs except Boki were present. Thursday Jan. 17th. Mr. Warrington the Gentleman from Peru by invitation given last evening took breakfast with the family this morning. He is a member of the Bible Society & has frequently had Bibles in his care for distribution; but seldom had opportunity of giving them away, as in Peru the Priests have so great an influence & exert it so much in repressing a desire for the Scriptures that there is very little • demand for them. Friday 18th. I walked to Manoa in the forenoon and went to the head of the valley. In the evening & during the night had a heavy shower of rain attended with vivid lightning & thunder. 29 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Saturday 19th. The poe hooikaika, halawai & the members of the paelima & poaha met in the meeting • house and filled it to overflowing. Mr. Bingham preached to them from Acts 16.30 "Sire what must I do to be saved." The exercises commenced between 11 & 12 o'ck & they were long, but the attention was good till the close. The congregation was composed of old & young, male & female and they were persons from Honolulu & from Waialai & Moanalua and the intermediate places. In the afternoon a party from the village together with the king & his company had a horse race. Sabbath, January 20th. Mr. Bingham preached in the morning & Mr. Goodrich in the afternoon. The congregation in the morning did not appear to be so large as is usual for the former part of the day: the deficiency of numbers was probably owing to a shower in the night by which the house was wet. Monday 21st. Hired a company of men to fit the posts & rafters for a new house and paid them for their work in the first sheet of the Gospel of Luke & in hymns. For the hymns they are to wait till another sheet is struck off. Tuesday 22nd. Hoapili wahine departed for Maui in the Pupuka. The chiefs accompanied her to the shore and the king went off with her to the vessel which had been got out of the harbor & was waiting for her outside. • I rode to Waikiki to ascertain the state of the road thither whether it will be practicable to go with a cart to bring sand to mix with the lime for the plastering of our room. Wednesday 23. A School has been commenced to day for the king & his attendants. It is conducted in the house occupied by Kaikioewa. There were 58 scholars including the king. the instruction is to be communicated twice a day in the morning commencing at 8 o'ck & in the afternoon at 4 o'ck. Kuke is the principal instructor; but some of the brethren will be associated with him. As soon as the Arithmetic corrected, teaching that will be a part of the exercises, writing also will be another part-and perhaps singing another. The Russian Captain & Mrs. Taylor took tea this evening. Thursday January 24th. The Chinchilla came to anchor this morning from Kailua. Capt. Meek was the bearer of a letter from Mr. Bishop in which it is stated that the Schooner arrived at Kailua in 2 days that Mrs. B. is very low and that she is too weak to sustain sailing on the sea. She has been gradually failing & • they have little hopes of her recovery. Friday 25th. The Schools of Honolulu were examined this day. Tuesday Jan.y 28th. Set out this morng. to make the tour of the island by the way ofWaikiki. 30 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Monday Feb. 11 th 1828. Just about sun down arrived at the Mission house from a tour around the island. In the evening called with Mr. Bingham upon Kaahumanu whom we found retired to rest & • reclining upon her bed. She seemed pleased to see me and asked some questions respecting the schools. I informed her of the neglected state of the Schools atWaianai which I said was owing to ther improper conduct of Kapuiki the head man of the district & the superior instructor. She immediately attributed his fall to the influence of the Governor. Tuesday 12th. The natives belonging to the Schooner called upon me to day, to two of whom I paid the wages due them. I also called upon Mr. French respecting the charter of the Schooner. He is desirous to have the use of her for two months and seemed disposed to give me $150 pr. Month, the mission sailing & risking the vessel to this I would not accede but offered him the use of her for one year at 100 pr Month he sailing & risking her. To this proposition he said he would give an answer in two days. Thursday 14th. Had a conversation with Mr. French respecting the Schooner. He deferred a final answer though he gave me reason to think he will accede to my proposal as to the rate per month provided an agreement can be made as to the value of the Schooner. Saturday Feb.y 16th. Commenced a school today of teachers for the purpose of instructing them in • arithmetic & also writing with a view to their being better qualified for teaching. I propose to attend with them two days in a week viz. Thursdays and Saturdays for two hours in the forenoon. Twenty five persons were present. Mr. Cary first mate of the Young Phoenix formerly master of the Cadmus took dinner with the family today. He belonged to the vessel in which Mr. Stewart & family were passengers from London to New York. Sabbath 17th. Mr. Bingham preached both parts of the day to pretty full congregations. The Sabbath School was more fully attended than usual-About 200 persons were present. Monday 18th. Mr. Bingham & I made a call on board the Russian Ship this forenoon agreeable to a previous intimation. We waited on deck sometime before the Captain made his appearance and when he came up in way apology for keeping us so long in waiting he said he should be glad to see us at 4 o'ck, for then he should be ready to receive us. We were invited below & shown his cabin. The likeness of the Emperor Nicholas in a large gilt fram occupied a conspicuous place. There was also a smaller likeness of the • empress and another of their little son, the grand duke, who is Colonel of the Russian forces of whom Capt. Stanucovitch related an anecdole. While we were on board the hour arrived for the seamen to take dinner- at 11 o'ck a small dish of soup was brought in for the Captain to taste of-the food of the 31 �LEVI VOLUME 8 sailors-this the Cap. informed us was the regulation of the ship and a very good one too to prevent complaining on the part of the crew. • Having been invited to call on board again in the afternoon to take tea we returned on shore and at 4 o'ck went to the beach again to go off. We learned from Mr. H.that a party had gone on board to dine. We were somewhat embarrassed, but we concluded to go off. We got a passage in the Schooners boat, and on our arrival at the ship found a party seated at the dinner table at which we were desired to take seats. The guests were the Am. & Eng. Consuls both decorated with epauletts-Mrs. Charlton & Mrs. Taylor & the supercargo of the Princess Louise. The officers of the Moller decorated with their badges, the King, Auhea & Kekuanaua. After arising from table the company separated to different parts of the deck. I did not feel at home nor very comfortable. The King & his party left an early hour & invited us to go with him: but we thought best not to accept the invitation- At the early part of the evening cards were proposed & the ladies & several of the gentlemen began to amuse themselves. To beguile the time till tea was served we took up the voyages of Capt. Franklin & Parry, turned over leaves & looked at pictures,as usefully employed as the rest of the company. By & by a cup of chocolate was brought forward which we took in our hands without ceremony. An interval insued and tea was brought along in the same way & a plate of cake-As • soon as tea was served we proposed leaving. The Capt. gave orders for a boat & we presented our parting salutations which were answered with the utmost readiness by the Capt. & his companions & we jumped into the boat & went on shore. Wednesday Feby 201828. I have been quite ill to day pain one of my knees & in my bones with head ache unable to attend to any business. The Russian Ship Moller Cap. Stanucovitch sailed this afternoon. Thursday 21st. My health has been comfortable today. Attended with the teachers in the forenoon and in the afternoon employed with Mr. Goodrich about ox bows & in drawing off oil in the Store house. Sabbath 24th. Native service was fully attended both morning and afternoon. Mr. Bingham preached. Two gentleman one from the Dutch the other from the Prussian ship attended with Mr. Hunnewell and Capt. Worth our English service. In the evening had a visit from Mr. Hunnewell, Cap. Worth & Capt. Cotting. • Monday 25th. Smith the molatto man whom we have employed by the month at 18 dollars pr month, has been employed to day with the cart & cattle (both yoke) in drawing stones from a ledge in the neighborhood of Mr. Allen's. Having met with difficulty in passing a gully near Mr. Allen's house which 32 �LEVI VOLUME 8 detained him I walked up, and having found the place very bad I concluded to let him drop a few loads of • ' stones & with the assistance ofMr. Allen & his people to repair the way. Tuesday Feby 26th 1818. Mr. Goodrich and I went up to gully just this side ofMr. Allen's to see what the workmen were doing to the road. We had a plough drawn up in a hand cart to levell the sides of the gully we worked an hour or two & returned. Concluded an agreement with Mr. French for the Missionary Packet and signed papers. I let her to him for one year at $100 pr month-He is to pay all the expenses of sailing her and insures her against loss or damage in the sum of 4000 dollars. Wednesday 27th. Put a cow and calf for the brethren at Kailua on board the Missionary Packet which sailed about noon for Hawaii. The criminal who is to be executed on Saturday was brought up to the meeting house in the custody of Manuia to attend the service this afternoon. Mr. Bingham preached from Luke 13. 4 & 5. Thursday Feb..y 28th 1828. Mr. Bingham and I walked to the fort this afternoon to see and converse with the criminaL We were invited by Manuia into his house and the prisoner was sent for. He came attended by his wife & child. He appeared very weak & feeble and had a desponding aspect. Mr. B. said to • him that we had come to enquire respecting his thoughts & feelings and to converse with him. He asked what was the good. Mr. B. asked what was the good in his own estimation and what were his thoughts. He said he had no though when he was first brought to the fort he had thoughts but now through disease he had none. He seemed disinclined to converse. Mr. B. addressed him in a plain manner respecting the way of salvation and preached Christ to him. He gave attention to what was said to him: but made no reply. I said a few words to him, asked ifhe prayed. He said he had formerly prayed I exhorted him to pray & to plead with God to have mercy upon him, to be importunate in asking for a new heart. After I had closed my conversation Manuia addressed him and seconed what we had said--exhorted him to improve the time which remained in preparing for death. Mr. Bingham prayed & we took our leave. On our way home we called upon Kaahumanu: She gave some account of some recent steps which have been taken in order to carry the laws into execution by the appointment of a number of persons to investigate cases and try causes. Towards evening a lecture was attended preparatory to the communion which is to be observed on the • coming Sabbath. Friday Feby 29th. Manuia, Kekauanaua, and Laanui called this afternoon to make enquiries respecting the manner of executing criminals for murder in civilized countries, and as to the order proper to be 33 �LEVI VOLUME 8 persued in executing the man now in custody for the crime of murder. They were told that the manner of leading the man forth & the order of execution was not the important subject. The regularity of his trial & • the certainty of his guilt was the great thing. They were moreover told if any doubt existed as to the guilt of the man and the chiefs thought a further investigation proper there would be no impropriety in posponing the execution. These persons did not seem to know how full a trial had been conducted in regard to the case. And they said they would represent the subject to the chiefs. They went from our house to the house of the chiefs and had a consultation, and it was determined to put off the execution three weeks. Saturday March 1st. The Church met this evening at the house of Kaahumanu to attend to the final examination of Auhea in order to her admission to the church. She gave a satisfactory account of her feelings and desires and as no objections were made to her joining our number she was given to understand that on the morrow she would receive the ordinance of baptism & be admitted among us as a member of the ch of Christ. Sabbath March 2nd 1828. The congregation in the morning was as large as usual Mr. Goodrich preached. The exercises of the afternoon were varied from the customary order on account of the Sacrament & the receiving of a new member. After assenting to the articles of faith Auhea was admitted to • the ordinance of baptism. She received the Christian name of Miriam-Miriama Kekauluohe: And after subscribing to the articles of faith and the covenant she partook with the church in the sacred ordinance of the Supper. Monday 3rd. Received a letter this morning from Mr. Bishop brought by Cap. Swain of the Phebe who stopped a Kaawaloa. He wrote under circumstances of great affliction giving an account of the death of his wife, which took place on the 21st ult. at 1 o'ck A.M. Her sufferings were peculiar and of such a nature as precluded the consolation usually vouchsafed to those who are truly the followers of Christ as we have abundant reason to believe our sister to be. She was buried in the church yard on Saturday morning. Mr. Bishop writes very affectingly of his bereaved state-his family as such no longer exists. He had gone to Kaawaloa to see his little son who had been removed thither in the care of Mrs. Ely, and was very sick and fears entertained that it would no recover. By the Schooner Washington which arrived this day from Valparaiso by the way of the Galapagos • islands a letter was recd. by the hand of Cap. Grimes from Mr. Loomis dated Baltimore June 23rd 1827 giving an account of his safe arrival in America and of the kind dealings of God with him and his family. He had arrived two days before the date of his letter. He was favored with an opportunity of writing to 34 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Valparaiso and the letter met with conveyance from Valparaiso here in a singular manner by the hand of • the very person with whom Mr. L. took passage from the islands The Monthly Concert was well attended, the remains of John Ii's little child which died the night before last was brought in to the church and after the services were closed was interred in the burying ground near the house. Wednesday March 5th 1828. Eight marriages were solemnized this afternoon at the close of the service. The several couples stood up together and were married by once repeating the form, each person assenting separately to the marriage covenant. This is much the way in which Mr. Richards performs the marriage ceremony at Lahaina indeed if he had not adopted the method of marrying a number at once it would be necessary for him to devote one half day every week solely to the business of marrying as he has in less than two months married more than 200 couple-212 if I am not mistaken. Friday 7th. The Niu arrived this morng. from Hilo. While we were at breakfast it was announced that Mr. Whitney had arrived. I immediately set out for the village & met Mr. W. & family on the way. Learned that they were last from Lahaina that they had arrived there on Friday last. Mr. W.s health has not materially improved by her residence at Hilo. They state that the unfavorable symptoms of Mr. Ruggles had ~ returned. Mr. W. takes up a temporary residence in Mr. Ellis' house intending to embrace the first opportunity to go to KauaL Saturday March 8th 1828. A Brigantine called the Dhaulle arrived this morning from Macao. I reed. a letter from Cap. Cole inclosing a bill of lading of 15 cases of paper each one picul shipped on board the Brigantine. He states that the paper was purchased by a friend of Dr. Morrison to whom (the latter gentleman) he gave the muster. In closing his letter he writes "I beg to say as expression of my wish to assist as far as in my power the object of your mission that no charge for freight will be made." This act of generosity on the part of Cap. Cole is peculiarly gratifying to us and was as unexpected as it is gratifying and acceptable. Mrs. Bingham having some papers to sign transferring some property of hers to the board, to which it was desirable Mr. Jones should be witness he was invited to take tea and came up. Capt. Worth also & Mr. • Hunnewell came up & sat down with us . Sabbath March 9th. The Miss. Packet arrived this day from Kailua brought letters from Mr. Bishop. He had returned from Kaawaloa with his little son who he regards convalescent. Mr. Whitney preached to the 35 �LEVI VOLUME 8 native congregation both parts of the day. Mr. Bingham preached in English to a room full of foreigners who assembled at the mission house. • In the evening Mr. Bingham & Goodrich and myself went on board the ship Enterprize to attend a meeting by invitation of Mr. Stetson the first mate. A religious excitement has for sometime existed on board this ship. It commenced in Sep. last and 11 persons entertain the hope of having passed from death unto life. The scene was new and to us very interesting. The cabin was full of mates boat steeres & others about 25 in number-solemnity was marked on every countenance & great attention was paid to the remarks which were made. Before the meeting closed Mr. Stetson arose & gave a short exhortation with much propriety & concluded by informing the company that a meeting would be held on board every Sabbath evening while the vessel remained in port and invited all present to attend and also to extend the invitation to their ship mates & acquaintances. Much good feeling seemed to exist among the officers & seamen of the Enterprize which was very pleasing to us to witness and which we regarded as one evidence among others that the Spirit of God has visited this ship. Monday March 10th. Mr. Whitney and family embarked in the Schooner Miss. Packet for Kauai. It was nearly evening when the vessel left the harbor. Cap. Cole took tea with the family this evening. • Wednesday 12th. Capt. Cole called at the mission house this morning to express his regret & disappointment that the paper supposed to have been shipped on board the Dhaulle could not be found. He thinks it possible it may be on board the Teignmouth which was taking in freight for these islands at the same time with the Dhaulle. There was another vessel of the same concern taking in a cargo for Bengal and he thinks it possible it may have been put on board that vesseL He seemed a good deal distressed about it and said he would be answerable for the shipment, and engages that we shall have the paper in six months in case it is not found on board the Teignmouth, which is expected shortly to arrive. The American Whaling Ship Superior Cap. Rice of New London came to anchor in he roads this afternoon: and we have learned through Mr. Hunnewell that there are communications on board for the mission. That Docr. Blatchely arrived in Am.-the latter part of May and with his wife and the daughter of Mr. Whitney enjoyed good health. Thursday, March 13th 1828. This has been a day of very great interest. Early in the forenoon a package • of letters & two packages of publications came to hand from the missionary Rooms forwarded by the Superior,- I recd. a letter from my brother William, several letters from Mr. Hill and one from Mr. Anderson. The prospect is held out of a reenforcement being sent to our help which was to sail in the falL 36 �LEVI VOLUME 8 The Rambler, Capt. Worth sailed this afternoon for the U.S.-passengers, Capts. Grimes & Meek & Mr. Carter recently first mate of the Kamehameha. • Sabbath March 16th 1828. Mr. Bingham preached to the natives in the morning and Mr. & Mrs . .Goodrich presented their infant daughter to be baptised. In the afternoon Mr. Goodrich preached. After the meeting closed, the church & a considerable number of the congregation repaired to the house of Opiia to attend the baptism of the infant daughter of Robert Haia who is too ill to go abroad. Every thing was conducted decently and in order, the mother very neatly dressed in white presented the babe, which out of respect to Opiia received the Christian name of Lydia. Our room in the Miss. house was crowded this morning with seamen who we were happy to see listen attentively to the important truths of the GospeL In the evening Mr. B. Mr. G. and myself went on board the ship Enterprise. The cabin was well filled and solemn attention was given to a discourse of Mr. Bingham from the words of our Lord, "Strive to enter in at the strait gate &c{"}. Tuesday 18th. There was a great movement among the people this morning collecting to see the execution of the murderer. A gallows had been erected about a mile from the mission house on the plain • towards Waikiki about 20 rods from the public road. An immense concourse assembled. At 9 o'ck the chiefs repaired to the place of execution and shortly after the prisoner was removed from the fort where he had been kept in confinement & conducted to the spot where he was to be made a public example for having violated the law of the land in regard to murder-His offense has been decided to be powa or pepehi malu, and the penalty agreeably to the regulations of the chiefs is death. Mr. Bingham went up to officiate as chaplain, the criminal was placed in a cart directly under the glallows which was formed by a beam crossing two posts fixed in the ground a block being rove and fastened in the centre by which to draw him up. A guard of soldiers formed a hollow square around the gallows. Kuke had permission to speake with the prisoner & to enquire what were his thoughts. He stated that he had been till now destitute of thought,- but he now thought, and was ehaeha. Mr. B. had also some conversation with him stated that he had come to pray with him & requested to know if this was agreeable to his wish. He said it was. Mr. B. pointed out to him the only way of salvation by repentance & faith & exhorted him to fix his thoughts on Christ. He offered a prayer. Boki took the direction of the execution. He held a watch in his hand. At 10 • dck the rope was adjusted and at about 8 min. after 10 the signal was given to draw him up . The greatest order was observed throughout. The King made a short address declaring the crime for which the man suffered. 37 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Thursday) March 20th. Sent a few things for Mr. Whitney on board the Packet which sails this afternoon for KauaL • The king) Kaahumanu) Auhea) & husband and the wife of Kuke) took tea and spent part of the evening at the mission house. The king appeared very pleasant & seemed to be gratified with the visit. It was gratifying to us to see him so much at home and so conversable. Friday 21st. The Chinchilla & Kamehameha sailed this afternoon for the windward. The King and his attendants sailed in the latter-Auhea & the wife of Kuke were the only females on board the wives of the kings attendants having taken passage with Capt. Meek. Previous to the departure of the king Mr. Bingham was sent for to go to the house of Kekuanaua where the chiefs were met together. When the king was about to set out a hymn was sung and a prayer offered up. It was a quiet and pleasant scene. The King seemed in very good mood we saw nothing to make the parting unhappy. We learned from Auhea that Hannah Holmes & her sister had given her the information that they were going to Lahaina in the Chinchilla & had requested her friendship on their anival as they would there be destitute. As nearly as we could learn something has occurred that has induced Hannah to forsake • her seducer-If what was said is true M.r Jones has taken a new mistress . It appears that the above persons did not go Hannah having been prevented by Mr. Jones. Sabbath March 23rd. 1828. Mr. Goodrich preached in the morning to the native congregation & Mr. Bingham in the afternoon. Mr. B. also preached in English: A greater number of captains officers & seamen than usual having assembled and our room not being large enough to accommodate them comfortably we repaired to the meeting house. In the evening we went on board the Enterprize) on our way off Mr. Stetson first mate of that vessel at our suggestion called along side the brig Andes to take into the boat a young man by the name of Temple brother of the Rev. DanL Temple missy. at Malta who had called upon us today & spent most of the day at the miss. house and expressed a desire to attend the meeting this evening. He is hopefully pious and seemed greatly rejoiced to find Christian society of which he has been about a year deprived. The cabin was full and the season was a very pleasant one. Capt. Swain was on board and also Cap. Rogers of the brig Andes) the latter we were gratified to learn is a member of a church in Salem) Ms. He • seemed interested in the services. Laanui & Richard Kalaaiaulu having accompanied us on board) Laanui at the suggestion of Mr. Bingham made a short address towards the close of the exercises which Mr. B. interpreted. After the exercises were closed those present seemed in no haste to return and a half an hour 38 �LEVI VOLUME 8 or more was spent in singing & conversation. It was suggested by us that if agreeable a conference would be held some time in the course of the week either on shore or on board the vessel as most convenient to the • company. Wednesday evening was fixed on for the time and the cabin of the Enterprise as the place. Monday March 24th 1828. Capt. Allen of the Clarkson & Capt. Tilton of the Omega called upon us this aftemoon, both have been quite unsuccessfuL Capt. Obed Swain & Capt. Rogers took tea at Mr. Goodrich's, Mr. & Mrs. Bingham were also present. The interview was very agreeable. Tuesday 25th. Hauled up a lot of board bought ofMr. Hunnewell we are obliged to give the great price of One hundred dollars per Thousand. Mr. Stetson called up this afternoon in Company with Mr. Clark first mate of the AbigaiL He gave us to understand that the conference which had been appointed to be held on board ship would if we desired it be held at the mission house. Wednesday March 261828. At the lecture this afternoon was married Rebecca the native girl belonging to Mr. Bingham's family to a young man who is to become one of the domestics of the family. In the evening several captains of ships and five or six seamen of the Enterprise came up to the house to • attend a conference. The evening was pleasantly and profitably spent. Thursday 27. The Rambler Capt. Worth who sailed the 13th inst. for America and to whom we entrusted many letters for our friends & patrons retumed, the vessel having again sprung a leak: it is hoped however that she will be made ready to proceed on her voyage in 10 days or a fortnight. Having been promised the boat of the brig Andes to land a few supplies from the ship Phenix Mr. Goodrich and I went down to the landing place, we were met by Cap. Rogers and were invited on board the Andes. The long boat having been previously lent I did not get her but was promised the use of her in the morning. Friday March 28th 1828. After breakfast I went to the village in order to attend to the landing of OUf supplies from the Phenix. I obtained the long boat of the Andes and went off with the Capt. of the Phenix. The wind blew very strong and after the things had been put into the boat the Captain was most afraid to put off from the vessel lest we should not be able without difficulty to reach the shore. We concluded however to try it and we got to shore much easier than we expected. The shipment by this vessel consisted originally of barrels and casks to the number of 27, 21 of which were flour, but the flour being in the way the Cap. when he was in on the Spanish coast, concluded to sell it, which he did at 12 dollars pr barrel, he 39 �LEVI VOLUME 8 also disposed of 3 firkins of butter. The Cap. seems to feel that we are not entitled to the full sum for which e- he sold the flour and he asked me if the profits did not of right belong to him. I told him the course which he had pursued was a new one and I did not know exactly what was right in the case, said we should be willing to pay him commissions; after some considerable conversation on the subject we agreed to refer the decision to Capt. Obed Swain of the Independence. The Packet arrived this morning from Kauai and by her received a package from Mr. Whitney. Sabbath Mar 30th. Arrival of the reenforcement. Monday 31. Landing of the same. Tuesday ApL 1st. Mr. Andrews came on shore. Wednesday 2nd. The missionaries introduced to Boki & the other chiefs. The Parthian got in in the morng. and in the afternoon began to land supplies. Two of the families Viz. Mr. Clark & Mr. Shepherd took lodgings at Mr. Ellis' house. Thursday 3rd. Continued the landg. of supplies, Mr. Goodrich receiving them at the beach and I taking care of them as fast as they could be brot to the house. Stowing them away in the cellar of Mr. Goodriche's house & in the store house. Pupuka saild. for Lahaina. • Thursday April3rd. Engaged in hauling up supplies a very laborious day. Friday 4th. Engaged as yesterday. Mr. Hunnewell addressed a note this afternoon to Mr. Bingham stating that he had had a conversation with Boki concerning the letter purporting to have been written by him published in the Quarterly Review. Mr. H. havg. explained the nature of the letter Boki replied that is not mine. He requested a copy of the letter as published, which Mr. H. gave to him. Saturday 5th. The Schooner arrived from Kauai this morning and I have intimated to Mr. Reynolds that the Miss. will need the vessel to sail to the windward. Sabbath 6th. A very interesting day. In the morning a very full congregation of natives to whom Mr. Bingham preached from - - The English service was more fully attended than it has been for several years. Mr. Green preached. In the evening the brethren went on board the Enterprize to attend a lecture. • End Volume Eight 40 � https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/ad725c5b427ef678cb3424f7de88e32c.pdf 09ddd7397a176af57df60e6f6ce5a91a PDF Text Text ���������������� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Chamberlain, Levi - Journal - Volume 0008 and Insert - 1827.09.15 - 1828.04.06 Description An account of the resource Transcript Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1827.09.15 - 1828.04.06 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/251bc64450810f3b76559dd8e8287ba2.pdf 76220fddbee7e26f7dcaf6e3f430f344 PDF Text Text LEVI VOLUME 9 Volume IX • April 7, 1828; July 24, 1828 '. Monday April 8th [7th 77] 1828. Favored by the kindness of Capt. Swain of the Enterprise with a opportunity of sending supplies to Kauai. Mr. Goodrich put on board a raft of lumber for Mr. Whitney. I wrote and sent the letters and all the small things for him that have come to hand. Just before dark the Enterprise which had been taken out about noon stood off and shaped her course for Kauai. We looked upon her with no ordinary feelings as she left this port. On board the Spirit of God we trust had performed the work of Salvation for a number of souls, with the new converts we have enjoyed a number of precious seasons. May almight God protect and bless and prosper them all, keep them from falling and preserve them faultless. In the evening the missionaries assembled to observe the Concert of prayer. It was a pleasant season. Our hearts we trust were united in offering the petition Thy kingdom God. We feel that the Lord has most kindly favored us in sending us so many helpers, and such we trust as are willing to spend & to be spent for Christ. Let God be praised. Tuesday ApI. 8th 1828. Mr. Goodrich has been attending to the shipping oflumber on board the • Schooner which we are about sending to the windward. I feel under great obligations to Mr. Goodrich for his assistance without it I should sink. He engages with the utmost readiness and labors cheerfully I desire to be thankful to God for this kindness. I feel sometimes in view of my labors-the labors now in hand those in prospect, as if I must sink. But I wish to look to God for help and to cast all my care upon him. May he sustain me. Hitherto God has been better to me than my fears. 0 that I may be thankful, & trust him for the future. Wednesday 9th. Put up all the small packages which have come to hand for the brethren at Kailua and for Mr. Richards at Lahaina and wrote hastily to them.. About 1 dck the Schooner go under way. Mr. Gulick goes up to visit the brethren. A social meetg. this evening Mr. Green preached. No strangers attended. Saturday April 12th 1828. The boxes, barrels &c. by the Parthian have been all drawn to the mission house or nearly all, and I believe all the lumber landed. This has been a week of great labor & care. Besides • supplies from the Parthian we have received this week 13 barrels & boxes shipped in 1826 on board the Parkley and a handcart on board the Pacific. The latter was transferred to the Frances at sea. Some of the lumber has been dra"wn to the mission establishment but the greatest part remains near the landing in the 1 �LEVI VOLUME 9 care of a native belonging to Kaahumanu. Sabbath 13th. The native service both parts of the day was conducted by Mr. Bingham, and the English • service at 11 o'ck by Mr. Andrews. Tuesday 15th. Recd. a letter this day from Mr. Richards at Lahaina and another from Mr. Ely. The latter states than an Eng. Ship which had stopped at the bay had made some disturbanc:e on account of the kapu on female prostitution-that several of the crew had come to the house of Mr. Ely demanding the reason that females were forbidden going on board ships. The letter was commenced on the 19th ult. and closed on the 27th. At the latter date Mr. E. was in the country about 5 1/2 miles from the sea shore and the health of Mr. & Mrs. E. feeble both following a course of medicine for the liver complaint. Yesterday & today have had a company of natives engaged in hauling up lumber. Capt. Allen & Cap. Wm. Worth took tea at the wood house. Yesterday the took tea at Mr. Goodrich's. Wednesday April 16th 1828. Capt. Bliss of the Parthian informed me that as the ship is to sail tomorrow for the N.W. coast, he wishes me to finish taking the account of the supplies, that I may receipt the bill of lading. Having taken an account of the boxes barrels &c. together with most of the boards not • being able to examine the laths & shingles I walked to store of Mr. Jones. The boards falling short about 4000 feet I expected no pleasant business in signing the bill of lading. The Cap. assured me that every thing had been landed, all the boards lumber &c. that had been shipped by the Society. I remonstrated against receipting for of all the boards, on the ground that they had not been all received. he then stated that as we did not take an account of them on the beach he could not be responsible for the deficiency and said if I did not receipt the bill of lading he should be obliged to call a survey and then damages must be paid for detention of the ship as he was all ready for sea and under sailing orders. I perceived a difficulty on the ground of our not having taken the account of the board as they were landed, and I also perceived that he was disposed to make trouble if a receipt was not given. I felt however perfectly free from blame for their not having been measured having given directions that an account should be taken of them as they were landed, but that was not convenient. I concluded after considering the subject that I should eventually be under the necessity to recept and therefore before strife was meddled with I thought it prudent to nutralaze • the cause of contention by recepting the bilL While at the wood house I was annoied by the conversation & remarks of Mr. Jones. He asked me if I had seen the charges that the Pru. Com. had preferred against Cap. PercivaL I told him I had not. He said he had the account of them in his possession. He then began to 2 �LEVI VOLUME 9 tell me what some of them were and what had been stated to the General government by the Com. One of the charges was that Mr. Bingham had not been employed by Cap. Percival as an interpreter for him, being • in every way competent and having been employed by Lord Byron as the organ of communication with the chiefs. Another charge that Cap. P. had accused the Missrs. with being poor & illiterate men unable in their own country to maintain themselves-against which charge the Com. maintain that the miss. are men of the first respectability & of superior talents who would hold the highest stations in their own country and as being qualified for being presidents of colleges & seminaries of learning. Another chargethat Capt. P. sent a company on shore to kill Mr. B. another that Cap. P. had threatened to shoot Mr. B.Mr. Jones went on in a strain of rant highly disgusting to which I made not much reply. Capt. Blinn wished me to endores the articles of agreement signifying that the conditions of them had been complied withthis I refused, as the agreement was made between Mr. Marshall the owner of the Parthian & the Sec. & Tr. of the Board. After some considerable talk on the subject Capt. B. seemed to be convinced that it was not my duty to receipt the agreement. I referred to the particular in the agreement which specifies that a cook & steward were to be provided by the ship to cook and take care of the food, which condition I understood had,not been complied with. This he denied with respect to the cook saying that he was in the cabouse • from morning to night and not one of the missionaries entered the cook's department. Mr. Jones, perceiving that the missionaries might have cause for complaint on this head, said if the missionaries have any complaints to make or anything to say let them say it now. I returned to the Miss. house-after lecture in the evening I stated to the brethren that Cap. B. would expect a receipt from them for landing them and their effects. The brethren did not seem disposed to comply with his wished, but expressed their willingness that I should give a receipt to that effect but cautiond me against putting in the words: safely landed. Thursday April 17th. Went to the village to meet Cap. Blinn found him just ready to go on board the ship to get under way. I took him aside and said to him that the missionaries did not seem lll.clind to give him a receipt; but told him if a certificate from me that he had landed the missionaries & their effects at this port would be of any service to him I was ready to give him one. He said he could not oblige the missionaries to give a receipt: but he said if they were not satisfied he could not help it he had done every • thing he could to make them comfortable. He was willing that I should give a receipt for the landing of the missionaries each and everyone of them with all their baggage which I did. The French Ship of war sailed this forenoon. And the Parthian bore away for the N.W. coast. 3 �LEVI VOLUME 9 Signed this day an agreement made between me and Mr. Hart the carpenter in our employ by which he engages to work for the mission one year for 400 dollars. • Saturday April 19th 1828. By the Ship Friends Cap. Chester which arrived this morning from Hawaii brother & sister Ely were brought to this station, both of them are feeble particular so Mrs. Ely. They go into Mr. Ellis house to abide while they stay here. Attended this afternoon to the examination of the schools of Honolulu nei. The examination of schools of distant places will begin Wednesday or Thursday of next week. Sabbath 20th. The native congregation was very full in the morning owing to the presence of many people from distant places who have come hither to be present at the contemplated examination of the schools. Mr. Bingham preached in the morning. The cong. was less in the afternoon. Mr. Goodrich preached. Mr. Green preached to the foreigners of which there was considerable of an auditory. The sermon was from Jer. 13. 23. ((Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard his spots{"} &c. Monday April 21st 1828. Capt. Allen of the Clarkson called up this afternoon to enquire respecting some statements contained in a letter of Mr. Bishop. The statements were that the crews of several Eng. & • Am. whaling ships had conducted in a riotous manner at Lahaina during the absence of Mr. Richards at Hawaii in Octr. 1826 and that at one time Kekauonohi had fled with the women to the mountains. The Am. Consul had told Cap. A. that he had made inquiry of Kekauonohi respecting the conduct of the crews alluded to & whether she had been obliged to flee into the mountains,- and she had denied having any knowledge of the thing, or of having fled from Lahaina. We were not able to see Kakauonohi while Cap. Allen was at the house: but she came in toward evening and Mr. B. inquired of her whether the Am. Con. had asked her any questions concerning the riotous conduct of the seamen at Lahaina and whether she fled to the mountains as stated in Mr. Bishops communication. She said he had never made any inquiries of her, and she corroborated the statement contained in the letter referred to. Mr. B. immediately wrote a note to Capt. Allen giving an account of the statements made by Kekauonohi. Tuesday ApI. 22 1828. The Schooner arrived this morning from Lahaina with Mr. Richards & family, Mr. Bishop & Mr. Gulick. In coming about as she was entering the harbor she by an accident misstaid and • struck upon the rocks & was held fast a short time but at last swung off. A boat from the Alexander came to their assistance into which the families entered and came on shore. I have not yet ascertained what damage the schooner has sustained thoug. we think the injury is but little as she does not leak. 4 �LEVI VOLUME 9 Wednesday April 23. The brethren of the mission met this morning, chose a moderator & scribe and appointed a committee of arrangement in reference to attending to the business of a general meeting. • Called this morning at the house of Opiia the Dr. and Mr. Bingham having prec.eeded me to visit Halekii the wife of Robert Haia who lays very ill and is probably near her end. She was informed of her danger and of the fears which we entertained that she was soon to leave this world. She seemed affected with the information: but reconciled to the will of God and not to question the righteousness of God in taking her away. She expressed her earnest desire that the Lord would give her a happy dismission if he was about to remove her from the world. She said two or three times with much earnestness, "Da makau i ka hewa". She was directed to Jesus who died to save sinner & recommend to put her trust in him. Her mind before we left the house seemed to have gained a good degree of quiet. It was affecting to see her husband laying in another part of the room apparent on the borders of the grave. Commenced the examination of the schools the health of Mr. B. being feeble it seems necessary for me to devote myself to his assistance. Thursday April 24th. Halekii died last night, and we were sent to this morning to furnish boards for a coffin. As Robert is regarded in some sense connected with the mission, I concluded to let them go. • Examination of the sc.hools continued. Met twice this day to attend to business of the gen. meetg. Halekii buried this afternoon, a sermon preach by Mr. Richards at the funerale which was attended at the meeting house. Sabbath, April 27th. The Lord's Supper was celebrated in the afternoon and the re~enforcement were received to the Church. Monday 28th. Mr. Goodrich & Mr. Hart finished the kiel of the Schooner. The Schooner's striking the rocks turned out to be a great favor-She sustained no injury and by throwing her out to examine the bottom it was discovered that she had no copper on the bottom of the keel, by this timely discovery the vessel or at least her keel was saved from destruction as the worms were fast devouring the keeL The worms had penetrated about 7 inches & we cut off about 21/2 inches of her keel coppered it & then put on a shoe & coppered that. Friday May 2nd. We are now preparing to send the schooner away on Monday for Lahaina & Kailua • and have been putting up supplies & sending them to the beach; Jack and the crew being engaged in painting the vessel they were not put on board. Sabbath May 4th 1828. The native service in the morning was conducted by Mr. Ely & in the 5 �LEVI VOLUME 9 afternoon by Mr. Bishop. There were but a very few persons except our own families that attended the Eng. service. • In the evening the families assembled to hear read the instructions of the Board to the two reenforcements to this mission. Mr. Hunnewell, Capt. Allen of the Sultan & Capt. Worth of the Rambler called up in the early part of the evening & were present when the instructions were read. Monday May 5th. This has been a day of very great exertion. I was fearful in the morning that the Schooner would not be got in readiness to sail, as much appeared to be done in order to her being ready for sea: but Jack said it was possible, and I was determined that nothing should be wanting on my part. The brethren that were designing to go to the windward engaged with spirit in the work of getting ready and by the middle of the afternoon, nearly every thing had been sent to the vesseL An early tea was prepared and directly after our friends had risen from the table we all repaired to the house of Mr. Ellis. There the association attended to some business & as soon as it was closed, a parting prayer was offered by Mr. Bingham. We then walked to the house of Kaahumanu and our friends bound to the windward bid her farewell & proceeded to the beach to embark. Mr. Ely & family together with Miss Stone went on board the Paakukai which is sent up by Kaahumanu partly to accommodate the families-The rest of the • brethren & sisters who now leave us Viz. Mr. Richards & family, Mr. & Mrs. Andrews Dr. & Mrs. Judd & Miss Patten went on board the Packet. Owing to some detention the Packet did not got under way till just about sun set: but she got safely out of the harbor before night. Observed the monthly concert of prayer at the house of Mr. Bingham. In the afternoon during the hurry of our preparation three Captains called at the mission house, Viz. Capts. Barney & Reynolds, Eng. and Cap. Chase, Amer. We soon perceived that Cap. Barney who was formerly of the Wildman, had a grievance to make known. He was one of the Captains that was at Lahaina during the time of our general meeting at Kailua when the outrage was committed at Lahaina which Kekauonohi & other natives communicated to Mr. Richards an account of which was transmitted to the Board by Mr. Bishop. This communication of Mr. B. had met the eye of Cap. Barney and he called up to converse with Mr. Bishop and to declare to be false the whole of the statement made in the letter. He called the statement a libel on the community of whaling Captains. He talked warmly and was answered with spirit. A long conversation was • held without producing a reconciliation or leading to any pleasant or satisfactory result. Cap. B. was the only one who appeared to feel implicated. Tuesday May 6th. Mr. Bishop reed. this morning a note from Cap. Barney requesting him to call at 11 6 �LEVI VOLUME 9 o'ck at the office ofMr. Jones as he wished to clear himself before evidence of the charges contained in Mr. B.s letter. It was thot. not best that Mr. B. should have an interview, and he wrote a note in reply that he • did not wish to present himself as the accuser of Cap. B. or any other man, that Cap. B.'s name had not been mentioned in the communication nor that of any other man.- but stated if it was insisted on that he should give testimony he was ready to exhibit the evidence that his communication was not written without just cause. I delivered this day to Cap. Worth of the Rambler 503 feet of boards for sheathing his vesseL He had applied to me some time ago for boards but I was unwilling to part with any, and requested him if possible to obtain them elsewhere. He succeeded in getting partly enough and I promised to supply the deficiency. Friday May 9th 1828. Finished this day hauling up the lumber from the village. I have reason to fear the shingles will not hold out better than the boards. Saturday May 10th. I resumed this morning the instruction of a class in Arithmetic, the business which has of late occupied my attention having rendered it necessary for me to lay aside my class for a few weeks. Sabbath 11 th. The native congregations are thinner than they were some months ago, and my Sabbath School aslo is not attended as well as formerly. The cause is yet to be discovered. • The English service was conducted as usual, Mr. Green preached. Friday 16th. The Chinchilla arrived from Lahaina, Cap. Meek informs that Mr. Ruggles has left Hilo and is now at Lahaina where he wishes to stay a season to enjoy the aid of the physician. The king he reports may be expected down tomorrow. Saturday 18th. The Missionary Packet came into harbor early this morning and has freight on board for Mr. French. Letters were reed. from Miss Stone & Mr. & Mrs. Thurston. Miss Stone was at Kaawaloa, where she feels it her duty to remain for the present on account of the feeble health of Mr. & Mrs. Ely who are following medical prescriptions for affection of the liver. Miss Stone in a letter to Mrs. Green pleads very hard that aid should be afforded to Mr. Ely in his present state of health. The Kamehameha with the king and his suit arrived also this morning. Soon after her arrival it was announced that Mr. Ruggles & his family were on board. As soon as the brig had been brought into harbor Mr. Ruggles landed and walked up to the mission house. His health is quite feeble and his symptoms of an • affection of the liver more distinct & alarming than they have ever before been. During the forenoon a salute was fired from the Spanish letter of marque brig in port in honor of the kings arrivaL Towards evening the king called at the mission house to salute the new missionaries. Governor Adams and 7 �LEVI VOLUME 9 Aikanaka, Auhea & Kaahumanu were attendant on the king. He appeared pleasant and spent more than an hour at the house. The Atlas presented by John Tappan of Boston was offered and accepted with • demonstrations of pleasure also the beautiful reference Bible present by H. Wilder. A likeness of the late President Adams was presented to John Adams Gov. of Hawaii and also an elegantly bound hymn book having the Gov.s native name, Kuakini, marked upon it. Among the arrival of this morning was the Tartar, Bancroft from Canton, with a cargo of Goods for Mr. French & Co. A letter was reed. by Mr. Bingham from Dr. Morrison. Just at evening the Schooner Miss. Packet sailed for Kauai in the service of Mr. French. Mr. Goodrich took passage in her to visit the island. Sabbath May 18th 1828. The congregation was rather larger to day than it has been for a few Sabbaths past. Mr. Bishop preached both in the morning and afternoon. Mr. Green conducted the English exercises. Monday 19th. The king and chiefs by invitation took tea this evening at the mission house. The following chiefs were present together with most of the members of the mission of this station. Viz. Kaahumanu, Hoapiliwahine, John Adams, Opiia, Auhea & her husband, Kinau & her husband, • Kekauonohi & her husband, & Poki, invited and Kaleohano & Hinau who were not invited. Among the guests also was Mr. Hunnewell. The interview was pleasant. The company dispersed very soon after tea in very good humor. Friday 23rd. The Packet arrived form KauaL She left Waimea on Monday evening, Cap. Ebbets being desirous to come up without delay got away as soon as possible and would not detain her to take in a load. Mr. Goodrich therefore made but a very short visit as he did not get down till Sabbath afternoon & embarked next day. This evening a son was born to Kinau and receives the name of Kamehameha. Saturday May 24th 1828. A party of the brethren made an excursion to the pale. They set out about 8 o'ck A.M. & returned about 3 o'ck in the afternoon. Sabbath 25th. A pretty full congregation of the natives this morning- present Poki & his wifediscourse by Mr. Bingham-words "Verily I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the • kingdom of God." In the afternoon Mr. Bishop preached to a less numerous congregation from the words "Lo he prayeth" - The king and his company were present also Gov. Adams.-The latter gave good attention. 8 �LEVI VOLUME 9 Rather more foreigners than usual attended the English service. Sermon by Mr. Green. Monday 26th. Mrs. Ruggles has been very ill this day so much so that the aid of the physician recently • arrived from Canton was called in. She is however better this evening and we hope her health will soon be restored. Tuesday 27th. Mrs. Ruggles is better to day & we hope will soon be about again. Mr. Laing who was called boatswain of the Thames and who in partnership with Debraught in the charter of the Ainoa, and arrived yesterday in that vessel, called upon us this morning. The charterers of the Ainoa seem to have got into some difficulty in consequence of laying out their money the proceeds of their voyage before their return to these islands. They are said not to have fulfilled their contract as it was stipulated in the agreement that the division of profits was to have been made at the island-Whereas they sold their skins on the coast, took their share, bought a vessel with part of it, and brought down the avails of the share belonging to the owners of the vessel in money with which course Poki is dissatisfied & requires a share of the brig. Wednesday May 28 1828. Have understood that Poki concluded to take the 4000 offered him for the charter of the Schooner. The Schooner which sailed Saturday for Pearl river arrived this morng. I have • been employed most of the afternoon in making division of the tea & some other articles. Took tea with the families of the wood house at Mr. Goodrich's. Saturday May 31st. The church met this evening at the house of Opiia to attend to the examination of candidates for admission into the church. Oliver and his wife told their exercises & desires, as did also Kaiana & Keaha. The experience ofNahinu the wife of Oliver was very interesting and seemed to me to be more like the genuine workings of the Spirit than I have ever been able before to discover in the relations of any other native. The evening was a very interesting one to me and to others of our number. Sabbath June 1st. Mr. Bishop preached in the morning and Mr. Bingham in the afternoon-Mr. Clark preached in English. Monday June 3rd [2nd???] A Brigantine arrivd from the Spanish Coast by which we learn that Mr. Charlton has reed. news important to himself, Viz. that his place as Engl Consul is to be taken by some other person & he is to go home in October: and also that Lord Wellington is appointed Secretary of State • in the room of Mr. Channing deceased. The Packet sailed this afternoon for KauaL Mr. Gulick took passage in her for a visit to Mr. Whitney. Thursday 5th. It was expected Gov. Adams would sail to day for the windward and we had written 9 �LEVI VOLUME 9 letters to send by him to Lahaina where he intended to stop on his way to Hawaii. But when I carried my • letter this morning to give to him I learned that he would not sail to~day having been required by Kaahumanu to stop in order to attend to the formation of laws and to devise penalties for the laws already passed. This was the principal object of the assembling of the chiefs at the present time, but they seemed loath to take up the subject or come to any point-They referred it to Malo and he declined taking upon himself the responsibility. Kaahumanu seems determined now that something shall be done and has required the chiefs to attend to the business. Saturday June 7th 1828. This evening the church met to examine candidates for admission into the church, Kanaina was questioned as to his views & feelings as was also the wife of Wahinealii-She related a very interesting experience of God's dealings with her - She was particular in stating her former life, her obstinate persistence in vice and iniquity-the progress of light in her soul her gradual turning to the right way and final abandonment of her sinful courses and submitting her self to the control of the word of God. The whole was related in a simple artless manner and strongly impressed our minds that the Spirit of God i. had been working powerfully on her heart to tum her from darkness unto light & from the power of Satan unto God. Sabbath June 8. Mr. Bishop preached both in the morning & afternoon. The new hymns were introduced in the afternoon. Mr. Green conducted the Eng. service and preached a very excellent sermon from the words "Be ye therefore steadfast immovable always abound in the work of the Lord. &C.{H}. Monday June 9th. This morning Governor Adams sailed for the windward--expecting to stop at Lahaina-by him & by Malo who went up in the Schooner we sent letters to the brethren & sisters at Lahaina & Kailua. Tuesday 10th. This moming the confinement of Mrs. Gulick took place - Mr. Gulick is still absent at Kauai. This afternoon had the company of Mr. Hunnewell & Cap. Worth to tea and after tea the company of Capt. Bancroft of the Tartar to spend the evening. Wednesday 11th. This afternoon Mr. Bingham & I went to the house of Kaahumanu to make enquiries respecting the conduct of Cap. Percival during the time he was here with a view to make some further communication to the Board. Mr. Bingham took down in native language the account related by • Kaahumanu, Opiia & Auhea, being various expressions of his in interviews which he had with the chiefs, and their answers &c. to him. Thursday June 12. Busily employed in writing closing & packing up letters for America to be forwarded 10 �LEVI VOLUME 9 by the Ship Rambler Cap. Worth. The Chinchilla & Kamoholelani sailed for the N.W coast. • Friday 13th. Sat up till 2 dck last night copying a letter containing Kaahumanu's statement of the conduct of Cap. Percival to be forwarded to the Board. The Rambler sailed this afternoon by this conveyance the mission send at least 200 letters & communications. This evening a preparatory lecture sermon by Mr. Green in reference to the Communion which is expected to be attended on the coming Sabbath. Saturday, 14th. A conference meeting with the members of the Church and serious individuals at the house of Kaahumanu. The following persons were questioned as to their former & present feelings on the subject of religion; viz. Kaka, Kaluwahinenui and Punehaole. Kanaina also was asked also what were his present feelings as the account which he gave last Saturday night of his state was not perfectly satisfactory. He appeared better tonight. Kaka's account of herself was very satisfactory. She made a full and ingenuous disclosure of her former sinful course, of the pride of her heart in the early period of her religious experience. She appears quite • distrustful of herself & humble. Sabbath June 15th 1828. A full native congregation this morning. Poki & his wife were present and also the king. Mr. Bishop preached. Mr. Green preached in English from 1 Cor. XI 26. "For as often as ye eat this bread and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord's death till he come." In the afternoon agreeably to previous arrangement the Sacrament of the Lord's supper was administered. Oliver Chapin & Nahinu his wife were admitted to the ordinance of baptism & received into church fellowship. The Missionary Packet arrived from Kauai and Mr. Gulick who came up in her arrived in season to join with us in the celebration of the Lord's Supper. Monday 16th. We have heard that the Tartar will not sail for the windward in less time than a fortnight and the families which were expecting to take passage in her for Hawaii feel unwilling to wait so long. Mr. Green therefore applied to me for the Schooner for their use. We went together to the village to see Mr. • French upon the subj ect of letting the mission have the use of her to go to the windward. Mr. F .stated that he had been making arrangements for sending the schooner to Makua where he has a load of wood waiting for her, & said it would interfere with his business to let her go before making one trip. Mr. Green 11 �LEVI VOLUME 9 concluded to consult with the brethren who are desirous to leave for the windward-and to let Mr. French know the result in the moming.-after coming home & consulting with the brethren Mr. G. concluded to • yield to the wishes of Mr. French provided Mr. French should feel in the morning that to give up the Schooner now would be a serious inconvenience to him. Tuesday June 17th. I set out to go to the village this morning to call upon Mr. E respecting the Schooner. I met him on horseback coming this way. I stated the desire of the brethren to go without delay to the windward. He said if we said we must have her he must let her go: but stated it would be an accommodation to him to have the use of her to make one trip to Makua afterward we might have herfinding that he would be disappointed to lose the use of the Schooner I told him we would not insist upon her going to the windward till after her return from Makua. The people of Honolulu have been called out to bring stones to set around the posts for the new meeting house which is soon to be built. Wednesday 18. Mr. Goodrich has been informed that the designation of the Alabama Packet for Hilo in which he expected to get a passage to his station has been altered & that he must look out now for some other mode of conveyance. • We have also learned to~day that a vessel has been spoken at sea with flour & supplies on board for the mission. Chase we learned was the name of the captain but could not learn the name of the vessel. This vessel may not be expected this year, and it is probable she may not stop here at alL The articles we understand were shipped on the condition that if the vessel did not come to the Sand. IsIs. they were to be disposed of. Thursday June 19th 1828. Walked this afternoon in company with Mr. Green & Mr. Clark to the salt lake. We found no salt. The great rains of the two last seasons have so filled up the pond that all the formations have been dissolved. The water is said to be in some places of considerable depth & to be inhabited by large fish. On our return we stopped at Moanalua at the house of Hoomoeapule the head man & were entertained with bananas, a melon & cocoanuts. We got back at 6 o'ck. Saturday 21st. I rode this afternoon in company with Mr. Green to Waikiki and took the circuit of Diamond HilL The excursion was a peasant one. We returned at about 5 o'ck. • In the evening a meeting was held in the hale halawai for the examination of candidates. Kaio related his experience-and answered very intelligently the questions put to him respecting the salvation of the Gospel. 12 �LEVI VOLUME 9 Sabbath 22nd. Bishop preached both parts of the day and we were pleased to see Poki present both in the morning & afternoon. His wife attended in the morning. • Mr. Green preached in English-The wind blew violently & the dust filled the air like a cloud. It was very uncomfortable in the house. The wind subsided as the sun went down and the evening was delightfuL Tuesday June 24th. The Packet sailed about noon for Hilo with Mr. Goodrich & family. The vessel was filled with their effects. Four men who brought letters from Lahaina by a canoe sometime ago are allowed to embark their canoe & take passage on board to leave the vessel in the vicinity of Molokai or Maui as Mr. G. will not go to Lahaina nor stop short of Hilo. We wrote letters to send by the canoe. Wednesday 25th. Mr. French called to look at our lumber this afternoon which we desire to send to the windward; and after taking a view of it he consented to receive it on board the Tartar we paying freight one hundred dollars. Thursday 26th. Began to send the lumber to the landing and got down nearly two thirds of it. Mr. Bishop & Mr. Shepard had the superintendence of the work. We had employed 16 natives to each of whom we paid a hymn & a Joseph for the days work. I employed two more to watch the lumber during the night I.· to each of whom I pay a Nankin malo. Friday June 27th. I have had employed this day 17 men to carry down lumber &c. - besides a number of others in bundling up clap boards. Most of the lumber which is to be sent to the windward is now removed to the beach to be shipped. Saturday 28th. Manuia's Schooner arrived from the windward this afternoon and brought letters from Lahaina. When she sailed which was last evening the canoe which carried our letters had not arrived. In the evening held a meeting as usual for the examination of candidates for admission to the church. Kaukaliu and his wife were questioned, and made known their feelings. Tuesday July 1st. Sent many articles to go on board the Ship Tartar for the windward stations. This day the natives commenced the erection of the new meeting house by raising the side posts. Friday July 4th. The day has been noticed by the Americans as is usual for them to do. The Gentlemen of the mission at this station were invited to a dinner at the house ofMr. Jones and the invitation was • accepted on the part of Messrs. Bingham, Bishop, Ruggles & Clark. Saturday July 5th 1828. A note was received this morning from Mr. French stating that the Ship Tartar would be under way at 11 o'ck and that every thing must be on board by that time. The baggage remaining 13 �LEVI VOLUME 9 was forthwith sent down and at 1/4 before 11 o'ck the families met at the house of Mr. Ellis in Mrs. Clark's '. room to attend prayers. A hymn was sung & Mr. Bishop addressed the throne of grace. The brethren & sisters who were about to leave walked to the house of Kaahumanu. She proposed going to the village with them-at about half past 11 o'ck the embarkation took place. Mr. & Mrs. Green, Mr. & Mrs. Ruggles & their two children & Mr. Bishop & his little son took their leave of Kaahumanu & of the brethren & sisters who accompanied them to the shore. I went on board with them and stopped till the vessel was got under way. I remained on board till the vessel had got out of the harbor and when the pilot was ready to leave I bid the brethren & sisters adieu & got into the boat with him & Capt. Little who had accompanied us out and the vessel kept on her way and we returned to port. Conference this evening Kaniua examined-He gave a satisfactory account of himself. Sabbath July 6th 1828. Both native services devolved of necessity on Mr. Bingham he preached both parts of the day from Jeremiah 29. chap. 12. 13 & 14 verses:- the congo was pretty full in the morning but thin in the afternoon. Mr. Clark preached in English 9 or 10 foreigners attended besides the mission family. Monday July 7th. Favored this evening with a season of prayer in the observance of the Monthly • Concert. Tuesday July 8th. Kamakahiki one of the native members of the church died last night. He has been feeble a good while but not considered dangerously ill till within a few days. Mr. Bingham was sent for on the Sabbath to go and see him as his wife & friends apprehended him near his end. I accompanied Mr. Bingham to his house-We found him indeed very low. His complaint seemed to be an infLamation of the liver & billious affection. He was aware that his state was dangerous, but was still in a happy frame of mind & resigned to the will of God. When told by one to put his trust in God & not to grieve on account of the world he replied I have no sorrow on acct. of the world in God is my trust. He is my desire. He said he felt joyful that it was the Sabbath it was a good day. Mr. Bingham gave him a cathartic and left word if it operated too powerful to let him know. After native service in the morning a messenger came & stated that he had fainted under the operation of the medicine. We went over and found him revived but very weak & but partially sensible. Mr. B. administered some medicine calculated to revive him & we went away. He was a little better the next day. This momg. we heard of his death. • Mr. Clark attended the funeral of a black man called Black J0 who has resided many years at the islands and has been much in the service of the king & chiefs as an interpreter and who was at the time of his being taken ill (only a few days ago,) in the service of the king as sailing master of the Kamehameha-His 14 �LEVI VOLUME 9 complaint was an ul.flamation of the lungs and his death sudden & unexpected. Wednesday July 9th 1828. The funeral of Kamakahiki was attended this afternoon. His remains were • carried to the meeting house & Mr. Bingham preached a sermon adapted to the occasion from Rev. 14. 13. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord)) &c. The grave was dug by the side of that of J.c.. Ailepoa and directly makai of Ha1ekii within the bounds designed for the mission burying ground. Just at evening the Missionary Packet arrived from the windward Dr. Judd & wife were passengers from Lahaina whom we gladly welcomed to this station after an absence of more than 9 weeks. The Packet sailed from Hilo on Saturday the 5th.-arrived at Lahaina on Monday 7th and sailed on Tuesday evening. She made very little progress during the night was in sight of Lahaina this morning & the passengers saw the ship Tartar just coming to anchor. The Tartar was in sight the evening before and the Doctor was very desirous that she might arrive before setting saill but as they would be detained another day if they did not sail that evening they concluded not to wait-not thinking Mr. Ruggles was on board the Tartar. Saturday July 12th 1828. For two or three days I have been employed in putting up supplies for Kauai & making preparation for sending the Schooner thither to take down Mr. Gulick and his family-A considerable part of the supplies are now on board-In taking off a few things this afternoon in the canoe • the canoe as she lay along side upset & two barrels were tumbled into the sea. The contents of one was considerably injured. The wind has been very high this afternoon & evening and the dust very troublesome. Sabbath July 13th 1828. The wind has blown somewhat less violently to day than it did yesterdaYl but it has been notwithstanding quite uncomfortable. Mr. Bingham conducted native service and Mr. Gulick the English. At the native service in the afternoon Mr. Gulick brought forward his infant son to present it in baptism unto God: it received the name of Luther Halsey. Monday July 14th 1828. The residue of Mr. Gulickls furniture & baggage were put on board the Packet and as many supplies for the station as could be reed. on board. Many effects ofMr. Whitney shipped at Hilo were in the vessel & so filled her up that I was glad to avail myself of the offer of Poki to put some of the supplies for Kauai on board the Becket. Having sent down all the articles to the vessel I made preparations to take passage with Mr. Gulick & • family to KauaL When we were all ready to embark the families met at the house of Mr. Bingham where tea was to be prepared. A parting prayer was offered by Mr. Clark after which we all sat down to tea and precisely at 5 olck we arose & the waggon brought to the door to convey Mrs. Gulick & Miss Ogden to the 15 �LEVI VOLUME 9 landing. On our arrival at the beach we found the boat in waiting & we immediately stepped on board & went off to the vessel and the vessel was got under way as soon as possible. We went out of the harbor with • a light breeze although the wind had blown pretty briskly thro. the day. It was nearly sun set when we had got fairly out of the harbor. Before dark prayer was conducted on board and very soon Miss Ogden began to be sea sick. During the night the breeze was light and the sea very heavy. I slept some though not very much but was not sick. Tuesday July 15th 1828. At day light we were nearly becalmed and the sea being very rough the vessel pitched & rolled very bad. \X/aianai lay in about a N.E. direction from us and Keena nearly N.W. Between eight & nine o'clock the wind began to breeze & it freshened & continued to freshen as we advanced till it blew so heavily that the Schooner was stripped to a reef mainsail & gib. The sea was very rough and dashed in very frequently upon us and made the deck very wet & kept the passengers so. Mr. Gulick & myself retired to the cabin & with the ladies betook ourselves to our berths, but here we were not permitted to remain long without being incommoded. The vessel shipped a sea which dashed into the windows thro. the blinds in such a manner as to arouse us all, wet the berths & made the cabin very uncomfortable. Some of the squares of glass were broken & some of the windows had not been put in-I succeeded in putting them • in but they did not defend us from the sea which frequently dashed upon deck & running along by the trunk ran in upon us & kept us wet. The atmosphere was thick & we did not make Kauai till about the middle of the afternoon. The vessel did not make rapid progress till we got a little under the lee of the island & we were enabled to spread more saiL She then passed very swiftly through the water and we drew on rapidly towards Waimea. The sun had been down some time when the vessel was brought to anchor. The ladies began to make preparations to go on shore, but I concluded it would not be best from them to attempt it, unless a double canoe should be sent off. I should have been unwilling to risk myself with the natives in a boat at night in a strange place. Very soon after dark we saw a large light moving towards us & very soon made her out a double canoe with Mr. Whitney on board coming towards the Schooner. We gave him a hearty welcome as he came along side. We had no light on board & our natives lighted their lamps from the large lama brought in the double canoe. As soon as we could get ready we put a trunk or two upon the platform of the double canoe & • placed ourselveves there and with quite a number of passengers set out for the shore. We were landed safely without getting wet and proceeded with Mr. Whitney along a dark & dusty path to the missionary establishment. We found Mrs. Whitney ready to receive us & welcome us to their humble abode. Supper 16 �LEVI VOLUME 9 was soon brought in we felt it comfortable to sit down with our friends to participate of the gifts of • providence after a day of sea sickness & partial abstinence. We joined after supper in singing the Hymn for the meeting of Christian friends and united in a prayer of thanksgiving to God for permitting us to meet under circumstances of so much mercy. Keaweamahi the wife of the governor very soon called upon us & expressed her joy at our arrival. Wednesday July 16th. Kaikioewa & Keaweamahi called upon us in the course of the forenoon as did also Kapule & Kaiu. They all appeared sincerely to rejoice that we had come. A good native house had been erected for Mr. Gulick and two rooms finished for his reception) and the other part of the house covered with new lua ha1a mats. So that Mr. G. without any care of his own has on his arrival a comfortable house to go into. At the time for lecture in the afternoon Mr. W. Mr. G. Miss Ogden & myself went to the meeting house. The house was pretty well filled. I should think that more than three hundred persons were present and their behavior was orderly. After tea I walked out to look at the land I went towards the sea & saw the heaps of coral which Mr. W. has had collected to bum for lime. There are 5 heaps each containing 2 square fathoms. The lime when • burned he designs for laying the walls of his house. Thursday July 17th. After breakfast I went with Mr. Whitney to the sea shore with a view to go on board the vessel. We waited a few minutes for a double canoe to return from the schooner which had gone off for articles. As soon as it came ashore and the baggage &c. was landed we entered and went off Jack was on board. I inquired whither he could get ready to sail by tomorrow. He replied that he could and I then told him that tomorrow would be the day for sailing. The remainder of the bricks having been put in the canoe & a quantity of plank upon the platform we stepped upon the canoe & went ashore. In the course of the forenoon Mr. Whitney & myself called upon Kaikioewa at his house. He was very pleasant, and gave me 4 figured mats for a partition to my house. From the house of the chief we walked up the river till we were nearly opposite to the house of Deborah Kapu1e where we fell in with Jack in the Schooner)s boat who was going up the river to prepare food we requested him to set us across to the other side. We called upon Deborah she was sitting with her husband enjoying • the air which had a free circulation through the house. Several of her people were sitting around her among the rest Oliver & Nahinu. From the house of Deborah we went to the house formerly occupied by Mr. Whitney. It is constructed of mud & stones and is in such a state of decay that it would be unsafe for a 17 �LEVI VOLUME 9 fami.ly to reside in it. After having viewed the premises of Mr. Ws recent habitation we returned to the house of Deborah and obtained from her a canoe to carry us across the river. From the opposite bank we • proceeded home, a distance of about half a mile. The house of Mr. Whitney very narrowly escaped being set on fire. Early in the evening one of the little children while in the act of carrying a lamp into one of the rooms communicated the blaze to a curtain of native kapa which instantly took fire. The blaze was perceived by Mr. & Mrs. W. who were in another part of the house and they sprung to the apartment. Mrs. W. endeavored to pull down the kapa but was not able. Mr. W. flew for his little daughter who had just been put to bed in the apartment but before he took up the child he bethought himself to pull down the curtain which was blazing with a rapid flame that reached half way to the ridge pole. He laid hold of the burning cloth & pulled it down, an old mat was at hand which Mrs. W. had presence of mind enough to throw over it, and then with their feet they succeeded in smothering the flames. Mr. W. had one of his hands considerably burned and Mrs. W one of hers a little. We felt that it was a kind Providence that prevented the destruction of the house. Friday July 18th 1828. This morning Mr. Whitney marked out the ground upon which he designs building his house. It fronts pretty nearly south and so as to make nearly a right angle to the horizon with a '. line drawn from the opposite extremities of the land where it in prospect intersects the sea. So that the view from the front of the house is calculated to take in all the tract of ocean visible from that quarter, together with the prospect of Niihau & Lehua which are seen in distant view on the right. Between 9 & 10 o'ck I set off on horse back for Waiawa the land belonging to Mr. Whitney about four miles distant from Waimea. I rode over a level sandy road-passed but a few houses & very little land planted with kalo but several fields of sugar cane. On Mr. Whitneis land is a large field of sugar cane which grows without cultivation: the land is not very productive though the soil is of the very best kind there is quite a grove of kukui & some ohia trees: and also a great deal of the pharmachristy growing in different places on the land much of that which I passed had been overgrown & encircled by a running vine which had formed little clusters of them into close arbors and must while the vines were green have presented a very beautiful appearance. The vines were dead and dried in the sun & made now no very pleasant appearance. I returned in season to set down with the family to dinner. • Having made all my arrangement for sailing I bid adieu to the families & went on board the Schooner. By request of the king I took 25 native passengers on board to convey to Oahu: and by the request of Kaikioewa a quantity of ukana for the king. There were also on board seven goats & five hogs besides a few 18 �LEVI VOLUME 9 fowls. I was not at all gratified to have such company but it seemed unavoidable We got under way with a pleasant breeze and sailed along the shores of Kauai very agreeably. • Monday July 21st. This morning we were pretty well up with Barbours point or Laeloa. The wind was directly a head and we were most of the day in beating up to Honolulu. at about 5 o'ck we cast ancor in the harbor. Just before we came to anchor the bolt rope of the mainsail in the clue gave way & tore the canvass: had this taken place outside we should have been detained some and the mainsail would have been much more injured. I felt thankful that we had got to the end of our voyage before it took place. I was met on the shore by Mr. Shepard and walked with him to the house of Mr. Ellis where I was invited by Mrs. Clark to set down & drink tea. Having taken tea I went over to the wood house, and there I found the families sitting at table with several of the chiefs. I was immediately told that Hoapili ma were to sail tomorrow for Lahaina and he said to me "E holo pu kakou." I was not prepared to give him an immediate answer but said I would do it tomorrow. After consulting with Mr. Bingham I came to the conclusion to go on the morrow with the chiefs and began immediately to make arrangements for my departure. Tuesday July 22nd. I have been busily engaged all this morning & till noon in getting ready to go to Lahaina. I have put up all my account books & all the paper which I think I shall need in order to the • making out my annual account of the expenses of the mission and of my report to the Treasurer of the Board. Mr. Bingham was called over to the house of Kaahumanu to attend prayers with the chiefs about to embark for Maui. Directly after dinner which I took at the table of Dr. Judd, I sent my baggage down to the landing & then called upon the families to get their letters & to give them my parting salutation. Between one & two o'clock I went on board the Ainoa with my baggage, but the vessel did not get under way till after 3 o'ck as there was much to do on board the vessel after the chiefs had come on board in stowing away the baggage of the chiefs & getting ready for sailing. We went out of the harbor with a fine breeze accompanied by the king who made known his purpose of sailing tomorrow in his own vessel to Lahaina. As soon as we were fully out of the harbor the topsails were thrown aback & the vessel brought to to discharge the pilot & to give the King opportunity to get into his boat. As soon as the king had left the vessel was put upon her course again and the wind being pretty favourable we made good progress. At dark • we found ourselves considerably above Diamond hilL I had a berth in the after cabin assigned me by BoH i.e. I had a place to lie down on the transom and by spreading my cloak under me & another over me I rested comfortably. 19 �LEVI VOLUME 9 Wednesday momg. July 1828. At sun rise found ourselves off the Westem point of Molokai. The Packet which sailed from Honolulu soon after we did bound to Kailua passed us in the night & at day light was out • of sight. Our vessel was then standing to the northward & the Packet at close haul upon the wind. We had a breeze all day & towards evening it blow very fresh. At 6 o'ck PM. we had got as far up along the shores of Molokai as Kaunakakai; but the wind being strong the chiefs thought it not best to beat up inside of Lanai, and directed the Captain to bear away and go round outside. As it is frequently squally off the W. end of Lanai the Captain put the vessel under very snug sail till we had got round that part of the island. as soon as we had got out of the influence of the trade winds we were nearly becalmed and in the course of the night entirely so. The captain felt no small degree of solicitude on account of being near the shore almost directly off the great bluff at the S.w. part of the isld. had the vessel been in danger of going ashore there would been an impossibility of preventing it as there is no anchorage. Towards morning a gently breeze spring up & we made a little progress. Thursday July 24th 1828. A very light sea breeze from about 8 o'ck. Sailing along the shores of Lanai. Early this morng. Boki hailed the shore & brought off a canoe which he sent ashore to bring off fish. The I·e sea was smooth and we sailed along very pleasantly tho' not rapidly. About half after three oclk we came to anchor in Lahaina roads. By one of the first canoes that came off I got a passage on shore with my baggage. I learned before I left the vessel that Mr. Richards was absent in Lanai with Nahienaena examining the schools of the island. On landing I was met by Mr. Andrews and walked with him to this habitation & afterwards to the house of Mr. Richards. I was very cordially recd. by alL After a short visit at the house I went to the residence of the chiefs. There I learned that canoes were come from Lanai and that probably Mr. Richards & the princess were returning. This proved to be the fact. Mr. Richards related a very affecting acct. of a man & his wife who had been upset in a canoe having two children with them the children were drowned & the man & woman were in the water nearly 24 hours & after having drifted & swam between twenty & thirty miles they were lodged on the shores of Molokai. End of Volume Nine • 20 � 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 Chamberlain (Levi) 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 Chamberlain, Levi - Journal - Volume 0009 - 1828.04.08 - 1828.07.24 Description An account of the resource Transcript Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1828.04.08 - 1828.07.24 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/9a397c5a2dbe9ab3795480a7c6c37bd0.pdf 769850ee1037413bdd7ffd7caeead809 PDF Text Text LEVI VOLUME 10 Volume X • July 25, 1828-September 19, 1828 Minutes. Lahaina No. 10. Lahaina July 25th, 1828. Friday. On arising this morning discovered the king's vessel in the roads she had arrived during the night from Oahu with the King and his suit having sailed the day after the Ainoa sailed.Hoapili kane & Hoapili wahine called upon us this morning while we were at breakfast. They stopped till after prayers and then left to wait upon the King who was about coming on shore.Saturday 26th. The Pupuka sailed about noon for Hilo I wrote to Mr. Goodrich and Mr. Richards sent the pit saw which had been reed. from Hilo.In the afternoon I walked with Mr. Richards to view the Scite of the meeting house which the chiefs contemplate building. It is a pleasant place some distance in the rear of the present house of worship. The walls are to be of stone, but the dimensions of the building & the manner in which it is to be finished have • • not yet been decided on.- In our way home we stopped to view the foundation of a new house which Malo is erecting. The walls are to be carried up with stone to the height of about 10 feet & the upper part wattled after the fashion of the Soc. Isis. Sabbath July 27 1828. Attended native service both in the morning & afternoon. The Sermons were faithful & discriminating. In the morning from the words "The fool hath said in his heart there is no God.{"}- and in the afternoon from the words "Though hand join in hand the wicked shall not be . h ed" unpums .Had English service at the house of Mr. Richards. There were four foreigners present Mr. Andrews preached from the words As Moses lifted up the serpant in the wilderness &c.Tuesday July 29th. By invitation of Mr. & Mrs. Richards Boki & his wife took tea with the families.The object in giving him the invitation was to get him to the house in order to a conversation respecting the Percival affair.- When the subject was mentioned to him he proposed deferring what he might have to say about it till tomorrow when he would come up with some other persons who were accquaited with • the proceedings of Lt. Percival during his visit at Oahu.- The Gov. & his wife made themselves very agreeable & seemed well pleased with the visit.Wednesday 30th. Late in the forenoon Boki came to the house accompanied by Kaniua. Malo had been 1 �LEVI VOLUME 10 sent for previously by Mr. Richards.- Paper, pen & ink was placed before the Gov. and he was requested to write down what he knew of the proceedings of Lt. PercivaL He directed Malo to take the pen and to • put down what he should dictate. We were very desirous that he should be full and explicit; but he seemed desirous not to say anything which in his view would be very much to the disadvantage of the American Lt. The following is a translation of what was written. "The chief of the man of war said to me the very strict tabu is not good. Do you go slow lest going quick you tumble do-wn. Do like other lands. In America some women are tabu and some are not:- in England some women are tabu and some are not. The women that regard God they are tabu, the women that regard not God are not tabu. Let them alone leave them to their own thoughts; for you have taught them sufficiently; but they do not listen to what they say. If the foreigners from the vessels give them money or cloth let them take it (or they will take it) Let them not say we are tabu: neither let the chiefs go after the prostitutes on board the ships that is a very shameful thing with our chiefs. This is all that I myself correctly heard. But there is another thin.g Kahuhu told me. The Chief of the • man of war said thus to me. "The men of my vessel are going up to pull down Mr. Bingham's house let them hear (or let them look out). It was told me twice and twice I told Kaahumanu and Mr. Bingham. Here is another thing that I heard directly from his own mouth. "Mr. Bingham is not good in his tabuing riding on the Sabbath and racing for money on other days. Signed "Boki" Witness David Malo Kaniua) Boki having given in the above testimony and signed the writing was about to leave; but Mr. R. requested him to stop a little longer as he had something else to communicate. He then produced a copy of • the letter signed by his name which has been published so widely in Eng. and America.- and stated to him that this letter was attributed to him. Mr. R. read it to him in English & asked if he understood it- He said no & asked what is it. Mr. R. then read a translation of it and asked if it was his. He answered nol it is not 2 �LEVI VOLUME 10 mine. He was asked if he had not written to England- he said he had sent his love to Lord Byron & Mrs. Boki had joined with him in expression of kind regards to her friends in England. A part of the letter he • said was something like what he had communicated, but he had never said those things about the missionaries about Mr. Bingham or the laws.- It was suggested that the English consul might have written the letter. He said no He did no write it, and requested a copy that he might make inquiries. Mr. R. then requested him to testify in writing at the bottom of the paper containg. the translation that the production was not his. He wrote as follows. "Aole nau i palapala keia mea Signed Boki. We wished him to add something to show that he had not given his sanction to anything of the kind: but he declined saying that what he had written was equivalent to such a denial and that the writing was a forgery or a falsehood.The Governor exhibited no signs of displeasure at the inquiries made, but on the contrary showed himself kind & friendly and was perfectly free and communicative.A company of the Chiefs took tea at Mr. Richards by invitation. The king & his sister Hoapili kane & Hoapili wahine Liliha, Keliiahonui and Kekauonohe were the native guests. Mr. & Mrs. Andrews were also • present.- In the evening the natives who are organized into a singing school came in by permission of Mr. Richards & spent an hour in singing Hawaiian hymns. The evening was spent very agreeably. Thursday July 31st. The Ainoa sailed this day for Molokai, Boki stops to go with the King on board the Kamehameha which is to sail tomorrow.- This afternoon a small schooner came to anchor in the roadswhich I supposed to be a vessel from Oahu, but just as we were about to go to the house of Mr. Andrews to take tea to which we had been invited we were surprised by the coming in of Mr. Thompson, a gentleman connected with the Marshall & Wildes concern who had been absent for some months to the Coast of California. He arrived in the little schooner in 22 days 6 hours from Mazatlan. We were gratified to learn that he had Am. papers on board dated as late as the the 28th of April and that quietness & prosperity were still the happy circumstances of our favored land. He took tea with the families and obliging sent off to his vessel to have the papers sent on shore for our perusaL About 8 o'ck in the eveng he left & went on board to get under way to proceed to Oahu. By him we sent letters to our brethren & sisters at Honolulu.- • Friday August 1st 1828. About noon today the Kamehameha got under way & sailed for Molokai where she is to stop till after the Sabbath and is afterwards to proceed to Honolulu. Saturday August 2nd. 1828. Two young men called upon Mr. Richards this evening to tell him a certain 3 �LEVI VOLUME 10 thing.- They said two men belonging to the Princess train recently went to the king privately to persuade him to go and sleep with his sister.- The King refusing they urged him very strongly buth~ repelled the • assault upon his integrity. Saying if he should consent he should be criminal in the eyes of every one- E hewa au ina missiary a pau loa, a me na Hi a me ka pono a pau loa.- ,The men said to him "No matter for that do you go and sleep with your sister."- He continued to refuse to hearken to them, and they continuing to urge him, he got up & left them and went and seated himself by the side of Boki. After that they did not renew their request. Sabbath August 3rd. 1828. Mr. Richards preached a very solemn, interesting & faithful discourse from the words Say ye to the Righteous that it shall be well with him; for they shall eat the fruit of their doings, Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him; for the reward of his hands shall be given him."Mr. Green preached in English to the families, no strangers being present, from the words For I am in a straight betwixt two &c.Just before native service in the afternoon Mr. R. was called upon to visit a woman taken suddenly very dangerously ill with a singular affection.- He found her insensible and almost like a person dead. He opened a vein and administered some medicine. In the evening a messenger arrived saying that she had • revived a little and between 9 & 10 another came for opening medicine and saying she had so revived as to be able to speak. Monday August 4th 1828. Finished posting my books today so as to get a trial balance. The monthly concert for the natives was well attended Mr. R. read a portion of scripture and made some remarks. In the evening the families met at the house of Mr. Richards where we observed the concert for prayer and enj oyed a delightful season.Tuesday Augt. 5. The Pupuka arrived from Hilo and brought letters from Mr. Goodrich. He states that Mrs. G. is quite ill and feels it desirable that the Dr. should make a visit to Hilo if he should be favored with an opportunity and could conveniently go.Wednesday 6th. The Pupuka sailed this afternoon for Oahu wrote to Mr. Bingham Dr. Judd & Mr. Shepard. • Thursday August 7th. Walked with Mr. Richards about three miles into the interior directly back of Lahaina. Our path most of the way followed along by a small mountain stream rapidly running towards the cultivated part of Lahaina through a channel cut for the purpose of directing its course thither.- It is by 4 �LEVI VOLUME 10 water thus conducted from the mountains that the whole of Lahaina is irrigated.The Pakii sailed for Hawaii- We had been informed that she was destined for Kailua & I prepared • letters for the brethren, but we learned afterward that she was bound to Waipio. When we sent the letters to Hoapili he engaged to send a man across the island to bear our letters to Kailua. Sabbath August 10th. The native services were solemn & interesting & the people listened in a pleasing manner to the messages of the GospeL The Sermon in the morning was from Rev. VIr. 13. 14- concerning the employments & bliss of heaven.- In the afternoon from Luke II. 14 "On earth peace." The blessings & benefits of the GospeL Mr. Andrews preached a very interesting & useful sermon from 1 Thess. V.22. "Abstain from all '1" appearance 0 f eVl. Monday 11 th. Mr. Richards had made arrangements to set out to make a tour around this island, but owing to the indisposition ofMI. Andrews who was to accompany him the commencement of the journey was delayed.The young princess having been a little indisposed, the journey would have been delayed a short time, one day at least, on her account had not MI. Andrews been ilL• Tuesday August 12th. 1828. Mr. Andrews continues ill, so much so as to be confined to his bed.Walked with MI. Richards to the spot designed for the scite of the new meeting house distant about half a mile from Mr. Richards house.- Mr. Richards had been sent for by Hoapili to go & mark out the ground for the foundation as it is his design immediately to commence the work of laying the walls.- On our arrival at the spot we found that Hoapili had not come. a messenger was despatched and in the course of half an hour he arrived with a number of his people. Mr. Richards began then to mark out the ground.The lines were run 105 feet long for the length of the foundation & 51 for the breadth.- and it is designed that the house within the walls shall be 100 feet long & 46 broad. The plan for finishing the building is [not?] yet fully determined upon; but it is the design to frame the roof and if possible to have it boarded & shingled.- MI. Richards attention was also called to a house erecting for Mr. Andrews on the mission premises. It is ia native house & the work is superintended by Auwae.- It stands a few rods to the t Westward of 10I. R. 's permanent house on a piece of land recently granted by Kaahumanu. I • Wednesday Augt. 13th. MI. Richards was called upon this morning to go and view the foundation for the meeting house. The people having been called out to remove the dirt for placing the stones had commenced their work & Hoapili was fearful that the ground was not sufficiently firm, it being soil formed 5 ._.1._ �LEVI VOLUME 10 from the sea loose & uncompact and in some places trembling under the force of a heavy blow. We walked together to the place and found a large company of natives busily employed some in • digging- some in scraping away the dirt thrown out of the trench to be filled up with stones for the foundation & some in carrying stones & some bearing buckets of water.- All appeared life & businessand the jabbering of the natives was almost stunding. We found the earth more firm that we had feared we should find it and we concluded that with a deep & wide foundation the building would stand firm.Sabbath August 17th. 1828.- The religious exercises of the day were conduct with as much solemnity & interest as usuaL- The English service at the house was conducted by Mr. Green. The natives called in the evening in considerable numbers to salute Mr. Richards who expects to set out tomorrow morning to make a tour of the island. Monday 18th.- After breakfast and morning prayers Mr. Richards set out to make the tour of this island. He is accompanied by Mr. Andrews & Mr. Green. They all went on board a double canoe which is to go entirely round the island to carry their baggage. Nahienaena set out about the same time in a whale boat to make the tour. She took an opposite course it being her intention to Cross the island- and the brethren to keep along the coast, till they all meet at Wailuku & then to proceed on in company. • Tuesday August 19th. 1828. Reed. letters from Oahu by Pupuka. From the difft. communications learn that- a whaling ship is in port bound to Am.- that the Packet which sailed four weeks ago for Hawaii had not arrived- that the brigs Kamehameha & Ainoa had just sailed for Manilla & that Manuia went in one of them instead of Boki who was expected to go, but was stopped by Kaahumanu; and learned that Mills has been appointed to take the command of the fort during Manuias absence & that he is about to be married to Polly Holmes.- Mr. Clark had moved into the new house the floors having been laid, and the cellar of Mr. Bingham's bed room finished which is 13 1/2 feet by 17 & is to be a store cellar for the depository.Wednesday Augt. 20 1828. Hoapili arrived from Lanai.- Attended with Taua the afternoon lecture. I read the hymns directed the singing & offered the first prayer.- Taua addressed the people from 14 Chap. John 6 verse. "Jesus said unto him "I am the way and the truth & the life."Mrs. Andrews & Mrs. Green dined & took tea at our table. • A ship is in sight this evening standing in between Kahoolawe & Lanai. I think it is the Tartar from Hawaii.Thursday 21st. The Ship in sight last night has come to anchor it proves to be the Tartar from 6 �LEVI VOLUME 10 Kailua.- After breakfast- I walked down to the beach in hopes of falling in with Mr. French or Capt. Bancroft who had come on shore. • They were not at the landing and I walked along the beach as far as to the Meeting house, in front of which I observed a company of natives- not finding Mr. E there nor any of the cruefs I walked towards home stopping at the house of Harry and also at the house of Hoapili on my way.- On arriving at home, I was gratified to find Mr. French & Capt. Bancroft in the house. Mr. E had delivered to Mrs. B. the letters for herself & Mr. Richards. We were affected to learn from the letters as well as from Mr. B. that the illness of Mrs. E. has increased to an alarming degree, and that very great anxiety is felt on her account. Letters have been forwarded to Oahu by the packet and an urgent request made for Dr. Judd to go up immediately. Mr. E mentioned his having detained the Schooner to make several trips to collect Sandal wood; and he stated also that the Sch. had lost one of her anchors in getting under way at a place near Kawaihae.- A mumuku had commenced blowing & the crew were heaving up to get under way.- The wind struck them, and the anchor broke.- The loss will amount to 50 or 60 dollars and must therefore be sustained by us. As Mr. E stated that the Tartar will sail at evening we set ourselves to work at our pens to have something in • readiness to send to our friends at Oahu.I was sorry that circumstances did not allow me to make arrangements to return by this opportunity.I shall be expected by the brethren and sisters at Hono1ulu- The present will be a good opportunity to send my account of expenses to America, but as as a letter for Mr. Evarts respecting our wants & the business of my department which I have commenced is not completed I thought it best not to send it. Evening- I had closed a package for oahu, & was about to send Kuhea off with it to the Ship, when I was told that Mr. French had concluded not to sail tonight. Friday Augt. 22nd. I have been rewriting a letter to Mr. Evarts which I wrote yesterday to send to Oahu by the Tartar.Mr. R & Cap. Bancroft have been employed in weighing sandal wood in front of the house which stands near the landing- I walked dovvn and called upon them and with permission from Mrs. Richards invited them to tea.- They gave something of an equivocal answer but without refusing to accept the invitation.- preparations were made at the house to entertain them at our table; but they did not come. • We waited till nearly dark and then our own company set down to tea.I sent my native with our packages of letters to deliver to Mr. E- during the evening I closed another letter for amer. for my friend Danl. Noies; but as Mr. E had gone off and I knew of no way of 7 �LEVI VOLUME 10 communicating with the vessel except by sending off a canoe I went with Kuhea to the house of Hoapili and requested him to send off a canoe which he readily consented to do.• Saturday Augt 23 1828.- By the Pulahulale, Gov. Adams' Schooner communications have been recd. from Kaawaloa. By a letter from Mr. Ely to Mr. R. the notice respecting the very feeble state of Mrs. E. health is confirmed.- Mr. E. 's ovvn health is feeble- They were on the hill and Mrs. R. was with them. Mr. R. was still absent on a visit to Hilo.- Mention is made of the reception to the church of a number of persons N aihe, Kinoiki & two or three others.Sabbath August 24th. 1828. Taua & Batimia called this morning just before the hour for the ring of the second bell. Taua came to make inquiries respecting a passage of scripture which had chosen as a theme for his address: it was the 3 Chap. of James 14 verse "Both a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water & bitter?" I endeavored to explain the passage, and told the use I would make of it.- At the usual hour for meeting I went with Mrs. Andrews. The house was about as full as usuaL- I opened the meeting by reading the 32 hymn & directing the singing. Batimia prayed after which I sung the 5th hymn sided by the native choir. Singing being over Taua arose mentioned his text, and made remarks continuing his speech for the space of half an hour and said many good things, when I had had got through I closed the meeting • with prayer I returned to the house and the families assembled to hear a sermon read. At 4 o'ck the bell was rung for afternoon worship, the people assembled in as large numbers as usual. I made the first prayer and Taua spoke about half an hour to the people having chosen for his text the words "It cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem"- He was not able to speak to the edification of his hearers by adhering to his text- by departing from it he made some profitable remarks & exhortations. In the evening I wrote letters to Mr. Richards & Mr. Green the ladies also wrote. A double canoe is to set out in the morning to meet them. We send the letters & Mrs. R. sends some bread and a few articles for their comfort.Tuesday 26th. The Pupuka sailed to attend upon the young princess. It is thought she will go to Kahoolawe before completing the tour and her return to Lahaina. Wednesday 27th. Mrs. Green is so much indisposed that Mrs. Richards has been almost brought to the determination to send for Mr. R. and the brethren. She requested me to call upon Hoapili & inquire • whether it may be expected that their return will be hastened by despatching a canoe to meet them.- I walked to the house of Hoapili, but I did not find him there, was informed that the people had been called out to perform some work for the new meeting house.- I went in quest of him after arriving at the Scite of 8 �LEVI VOLUME 10 the new meeting house where was a concourse of people busily employed in bringing sand for mortar I discovered Hoapili with his attendants at a distance- walking towards the beach. I directed my steps • towards him and reached the beach just after his arrival there- It was at the beach that the natives obtained the sand which they were carrying to the meeting house. I passed a string of Men, women and children all employed brig sand each with a small c.alabash, or two individuals bearing between them a large one suspended on a pole. I inquired of Hoapili when the brethren might be expected to retum- he said he could not tell- perhaps they will be back this week perhaps they will stay till after the Sabbath I asked him if it would not be well to send a canoe- he said perhaps it will- and then asked "Who is sick?{"} I told him that Mrs. G. was nawalewale. He said he could not send a canoe till night as the men were all fatigued with labor.The Wednesday lecture was as fully attended as usual- Kaua made a long address having chosen for his text the 9th verse of the 19 chap. Luke. "And Jesus said unto him This day is salvation come to this house forasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham.{"} He kept the congregation till after sundown: but he said many good things and such, as if picked out of the rubbish of a redundant style and explication of things without point, were calculated to do much good.- • Just about sun down a whaling ship came to anchor in the roads.- After tea & just after Mrs. R. & Mrs. G. had concluded not to despatch a canoe for the brethren, Mrs. G. being more comfortable, - a native came in with a package of letters from our friends about whom we had just been speaking. We opened them with eagerness and read them with great interest. I had a pleasant note from R. and one also from Mr. Green. Each of the ladies received long letters from their husbands giving some account of their journey and their privations. They spake of having ascended the mountains and of having derived much satisfaction from the beauty, sublimity and grandeur of various scenery that had been presented before them at different times during their tour.Thursday Augt. 28th, 1828. I walked to the beach this morning in hopes of falling in with the Captain of the whaling Ship which came to anchor last night. The boat was at the landing & on inquiring of the man who had the charge of the boat I learned that the ship was the Lima, Capt. Andrews twelve months and a half from Nantucket with 650 bbls of oiL- The Capt had gone to the house of Hoapili & thither I • directed my steps and there I found him after making some inquiries respecting his voyage, the vessels he had fallen in with & his destination I left giving him an invitation to call when convenient at the mission house which he promised to do. 9 �LEVI VOLUME 10 Capt. Andrews called in the course of the afternoon & stopped to tea. He appears to be a well disposed man and gave me an invitation to visit his ship. He was one of the officers of the ship Lion which was cast • away in the year 1822 on Fannings island. He came at that time to Oahu with the Captain & crew & resided at Honolulu about 4 months. Friday Augt. 29th. This afternoon the brethren quite unexpectedly returned from their tour which they have accomplished around this island having been absent 11 days and 8 hours.- They returned accompanied by Nahienaena in the large double canoe which Hoapili despatched last Monday to meet the party.- The br. were considerably fatigued and Mr. Andrews quite lame: his lameness was occasioned by punctures of the skin made by the kuku the sharp pointed seed of the pili which had lodged in his stockings by travelling through the grass.- N ahienaena, Kakauonohe & Keliiahonui called in the evening & spent a short season.Sabbath Augt. 31st. There has nothing occurred today worthy of particular notice- Mr. Richards preached as usual twice in the native language; the congregation was as numerous & as attentive as usuaL Mr. Green preached in English at the house of Mr. Richards from Mark 6~ 12. "And they went out and • preached that men should repent."Besides the mission family a few seamen from the Lima attended the service.Monday Sept. 1st 1828. This day has been to me one of great interest & importance. The prayer meeting of the natives was attended at an early hour, and on the return of Mr. Richards from the native service the brethren & sisters, who had assembled at the house of Mr. Richards, united in the Concert of prayer. This being closed, we all sat down to tea.- Very soon after tea, the chiefs, who had been invited to be present in the evening, came in viz. Hoapili kane, Hoapiliwahine, Nahienaena, Kekauonohe, Keliiahonui, Taua, Malo, Kaliamoku Kamailohe.- These were the invited gusts, a few others intrudedthese together with the brethren & sisters of the station. Mr. & Mrs .Richards, Mr. & Mrs. Andrews, Mr. & Mrs. Green sat down together in the front room to witness the ceremony performed by which myself & Miss Maria Patten were to be introduced into the new & interesting relation, of husband & wife. Mr. Andrews performed the ceremony: The service was commenced with a prayer, after which a short address • was made to the parties respecting the nature & design of the marriage contract and then the covenant was entered into-- and at the close of that part of the service a prayer was offered by Mr. Green & the ceremony closed by singing a hymn. 10 �LEVI VOLUME 10 After congratulations cake & wine were handed round & native hymn sung "E ala kuu uhane neil) and e the native company separated. Wednesday September 3rd, 1828. Having attended the afternoon lecture conducted by Mr. Richards at the meeting house Mr. Richards, Mr. Green & myself went to the house of Harry one of the members of the church who is dangerously sick. He appears to be affected with jaundice the skin of his body is quite yellow & the white part of the eye considerably tinged. When first attacked he was greatly distressed for breath but was considerably relieved after having been bled- he breathed with difficulty this afternoon.- Should Harry not live his death would be a great loss, it would be severely felt by the chiefs- He his resided sometime in America & has some acquaintance with the English language and knows more of the manners & customs of foreigners that most of his countrymen and possessing a good deal of intelligence, of integrity & prudence he is very valuable as an adviser and counselor in matters relating to foreigners.- He has set his countrymen a good example of industry & perseverance, having built by his own exertions a two story stone house in which he resides. Took tea at the house of Mr. Andrews & spent the evening at the house of Mr. Green. e- Friday September 5th. Took tea at the house of Mr. & Mrs. Green & spent part of the evening there.Sabbath 7th. On returning from the native service stopped with Mr. & Mrs. Richards at the house of Harry. He appears to be very little or no better. The Sch. New York arrived from Oahu and brought quite a package of letters. The state of the families has not admitted of the doctors yet complying with the request of Mr. Ely to visit Kaawaloa. He hopes however to be allowed to leave Honolulu in the course of a week.Monday 8th. Mr. Richards commenced this day to review the ms. tracts from Genesis by Mr. Bishop sent up from Oahu. He sets down with Messrs. Andrews & Green & they all critically look over the Hebrew & compare the text with the translation. The brethren seem to be very much interested in the work Malo is invited to be present to correct the native language & to decide upon the proper use of words.Tuesday 9th. Finished making out the statement of schools. Wednesday September 10th- After breakfast walked with Mr. Richards to the scite for the new • meeting house. Hoapili & other chiefs were there, making preparations for commencing the laying of the stones.- While we were there the first stone was laid by Hoapili assisted by the masons and strange as it may seem a bottle of rum was held by one of the workmen in one hand and a wine glass filled with rum in 11 �LEVI VOLUME 10 the other; & as soon as the stone was placed the master work man poured out the rum in the glass upon the stone as the finishing touch to the ceremony of laying, & then filling the glass again drank it off to the • success of the undertaking. Afterwards the glass was passed round to the rest of the workmen who quaffed the precious liquor as though it had the quality to preserve life and confer happiness.- A most disgusting act surely at the laying of the comer stone of a building which is designed to be a house for the worship of God & for the publishing of these truths which inculcate temperance purity & the love of God. After the exercises of the afternoon were closed Mr. Richards & I called upon Harry. Quite a number of persons were in the house and among them the young princess. He lay insensible.- His respiration was difficult & his pulse very bad. His wife stated that he had lain much in this state since the morning & had eaten nothing. Mr. Richards thought it possible that the stupor was the effect of laudanum given him last night but said if this was not the case he had not long to live. Thursday Sept. 11 th.- A messenger came to Mr. Richards last night from the house of Harry stating that a change had taken place & that he was probably near his end.- This morning we were informed that he died soon after the return of the messenger from the house of Mr. Richards.- One of the members • of the church made a prayer on the occasion. Saturday Sep. 13th. 1828. This morning funeral services over the remains of Harry were conducted. The coffin was conveyed into the yard of Hoapili and placed upon a settee & chairs under the shade of a kou tree. The relatives friends & acquaintances were seated round under the branching trees. Messrs. Richards, Andrews, Green & myself attended. Mr. Richards having been sent for, as soon as all things were ready, to conduct the service.- The exercises were commenced by singing the translation of the Dying Christian. Mr. R. then preached from the words "Be ye followers of them who thro faith & patience inherit the promises"- Mter the sermon a prayer was offered. It was under the shade the same trees that religious worship was first conducted in Lahaina and it was here that the funeral services on the interment of Keopuolani were performed. As soon as the exercises were closed the coffin was carried back to the house as a vault is to be dug there and there the remains are to be deposited.The Kamehameha arrived from Oahu. She is on her way to Manilla and merely stopped to take in salt. • Sabbath Sep. 14, 1828. In the morning Mr. R. preached from 2 Cor. V. 10. f'}For we must all stand before the judgement seat of Christ", and in the afternoon from 1 Peter IV~ 7. ttBe ye therefore sober & watch unto prayer"12 �LEVI VOLUME 10 Mr. Green preached in English from the words "It is the Spirit that quickeneth." Monday Sep. 15th 1828. This forenoon Mr. R. was sent for to go to the new meeting house to direct • respecting the setting of the doors the foundation having been raised two courses.- While he was there the workmen spake to Hoapili to send for a bottle of rum for their use in consequence of laying the first stone of the body of the building- Mr. Richards perceiving that the workmen were designing to lay the stone in rum- spoke to Hoapili respecting the impropriety of such an act & recommended that it should be laid with prayer to God which was consequently done. Tuesday Sep. 16th. This day an examination of schools took place. Mr. Andrews, Mr. Green & myself assisted. It was a day of fatigue the last class examined was the one to which the princess belongs The class before that was the one with which Hoapili & his wife are connected.As the time would not admit of the examination of the whole number of Schools the examination will be continued tomorrow. Wednesday Sept. 17 1828. The examination of the Schools had been continued this day between two and three o'ck P.M. it closed. The number of scholars in Lahainaponoi w a s i - - - - - - - - - - - - • ------------------1318 in three other districts adjoining exd. at the same time,----------1l06 Total exd. in the two d a y s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2424 There are in the other districts of the island according to Mr. R.'s account kept during his tour as follow,Kahakuloa, 204 Waihee, 513 Wailuku, 575 Waikapu, 205 Hamakuapoko, Haalimaile, (Boki's birth place) 44 ---.M 1622 • Makawao 94 605 Hamakualoa, 13 �LEVI VOLUME 10 K o o l a u ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .501 H a n a ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -959 • 410 Kipahulu) K a u p o ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -688 K a h i k i n u i ) . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -233 H o n u a u l a ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -596 K u l a ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -290 5998 Scholars accounted for but not present)----------~1.l1:1 9766 Schools on Lanai) s c h l s ; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ' t485 There were on Molokai two years ago 1000 scholars there is now probably double that number. Since Mr. R.)s tour Mr. R. has given out 1343 spelling books to establish schools of children.At the recent examination at Lahaina nei there were 280 children none over 12 and some as young as 3 years- 3/4 of the whole number under 8 years of age. • About 4 o'ck this afternoon the Packet made her appearance between Kahoolawe & Lanai just after sun down she came to anchor and about dark the boat came ashore Mr. R. & I went down to the beach we met the Captain- Mr. Becket who handed me down a package of letters and informed that he was from Hawaii- that he had carried on Dr. Judd) who was accompanied by Mrs. Judd & Miss Ward & Sophia Bingham. On opening the package I found a letter from Dr. Judd, one from Mr. Bishop & one from Mr. Thurston. The Dr. stated that he left Oahu on Tuesday Sept. 9 and arrived at Kaawaloa on Saturday Sept. 13- Mrs. Clark he added in a poscript was confined on Sabbath night 7th inst. and that her child was not living.He is desirous that the schooner should be sent back to Kaawaloa to bring him down as soon as possible. Mr. Bishop states in his letter that the prospect in regard to Mr. & Mrs. Ely is that they must immediately seek a colder climate. They contemplate returning to Oahu with Dr. & Mrs. Judd.Thursday Sep. 18th. Walked out with Maria this afternoon to call upon the chiefs not expecting • another opportunity to visit them as we are proposing to return tomorrow in the Packet to Oahu. We found the young princess at the house of Hapili. After paying our respects to her we walked into the yard where Hoapili wahine had an awning spread to call upon her.- From Hoapili's place we walked to 14 �LEVI VOLUME 10 the new meeting house. The workmen have made considerable progress in laying up the stones. There are laid up three or four courses on the sides above the courses of the foundation and the doors are put up on • the two sides three on a side. There are to be two doors in each of the ends & three windows one each side 6 windows i.e. two between each door. Friday Septr. 19th. I have been employed this morning in preparing to go down to Oahu. Took down & bundled up Maria's bedstead, & arranged some of her baggage. Mr. Green proposed that the three families should dine at Mr. Richards'. He provided a fine pig which was very nicely baked. A long table was spread, handsomely furnished. We sat down and participated of the good things provided & felt very happey in the social entertainment. At about 5 o'ck our baggage was sent to the beach, and after taking tea with Mr. & Mrs. Richards we took our leave of Mrs. Richards- we were accompanied to the beach by Mr. Richards & his little son William, Mr. & Mrs. Andrews, Mr. & Mrs. Green & little Huldah Ruggles. The boat was in waiting. Just as we reached the beach Hoapili wahine came down drawn in a cart. She expressed much love for her Oahu friends. We were in haste to get off before dark- we gave our friends an affectionate farewell & then got into the boat. • End of Volume Ten. • 15 � 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 Chamberlain (Levi) 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 Chamberlain, Levi - Journal - Volume 0010 - 1828.07.25 - 1828.09.19 Description An account of the resource Typescript Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1828.07.25 - 1828.09.19 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/30dbc348f25438efa4d764d1c105c859.pdf 82aad4da5d3277a8564007faf7cf6619 PDF Text Text LEVI VOLUME 11 Volume XI • September 20, 1828 ~ January 17, 1829 • Saturday Sep. 20th 1828. The wind during the night was rather moderate and we did not come to anchor in the harbor of Honolulu till 10 o'clock. Shortly after the vessel was brought to an anchor Mr.· Bingham came down to the beach with his little daughter Lucy drawn in the mission waggon. Mr. Shepard also came down. When we landed we were received by them with great kindness. Mr. Hunnewell stood with them on the shore and expressed his satisfaction at our return. The first call we made was at the habitation of Mr. Shepard. We stopped but a few minutes & then proceeded to the house of Mr. Bingham. While preparations were making for dinner at Mr. Bingham's we walked to the house ofMr. Clark across the road. Mrs. C. who was on her bed having not yet recovered .... from her confinement received us very affectionately. After dinner I made what preparations I could for our accommodations for the night & for the Sabbath. / I was assisted by Mr. S. in putting up my bed in the chamber of the new printing house where I shall have my office & where I intend to lodge. An arrangement has been made for our being connected with Mr. Clark's & Mrs. Chn. made some • preparations for the Sabbath. Kaahumanu sent in a good piece of fresh pork which was very acceptable. Sabbath Sep. 21st 1828. The native service both in the morning and afternoon was less fully attended than was the case before I went away. There were fewer scholars at the Sabbath school than when I left. Mr. Clark preached in English, the audience was very smalL Monday Sep. 22. I find that the Schooner needs a considerable many repairs; were it not for this I should despatch her again to Hawaii this afternoon; but some attention must be be paid to the rigging before she leaves the harbor-I shall not however have anything more done than what is absolutely necessary,- and I hope she will be in a condition to sail tomorrow. Tuesday Sep. 23rd. This afternoon the schooner sailed for Hawaii, Mr. Beckel who has now the charge of her having made such repairs upon her sails & having so secured the rigging that she will not be likely to sustain much injury while she is making the trip. I must however have her faithfully overhauled on her return. • Wednesday Sept. 24. The Kamehameha arrived this morning from the windward letters were reed. from Hawaii,- Dr. Judd states that he had come to the conclusion with respect to Mrs. Ely that a change of climate is necessary in order to her restoration, and he states that the family will come down to Oahu when 1 �LEVI VOLUME 11 the Packet arrives. I reed. a letter from Mr. Green at Lahaina-he states that he & Mr. Andrews were just on the point of sailing to Molokai-Mr. Richards was to remain at Lahaina. • Thursday October 2nd 1828. I have been occupied for the last 8 days in various labors in my department-it seems to me however to very little purpose. I have removed my desk from the Stone house & my book case from Mr. Bingham's house and have set them up in my room. I have set up a gate to the enterence of our yard and have attended to the clearing out of the cellar of the new house.- & to the wetting of the lime in that cellar-have done something in the Store house-put up a few things for the Station at Kauai.- Wrote to brother Richards at Lahaina by the New York which sailed on Wednesday morning for Maui. I have also written to Mr. Whitney at Kauai, and closed four letters for America which I sent by the Comodore Decator Cap. Wood of New Bedford which sailed today for the u.S. This afternoon a large company of natives marched by in procession carry burdens of food for the King. I understand that it is the hookupu a Kaahumanu from her land at Manoa. I counted about 185 burdens some borne on polls by two natives & four or five very large burdens carried by from 7 to 12 or 15 nativesThe burdens consisted of bundles & calabashes of poi-baked hogs & bundles of fish. The company of people bearing burdens & walking along as spectators amounted to not less than 500 persons. • It is a time of scarcity-the earth is very dry the plain looks dreary-It is with difficulty that we can get vegetables for our own tables & food for the natives. It is also a time of sickness among the natives & of many deaths. Friday October 3d. This morning about 9 o'ck the Missionary Packet came to anchor from the windward. All the brethren of the Station walked to the beach to receive those whom we expected to find had come down in her. Cap. Clark of the John Palmer kindly run along side and brought on shore part of the passengers Viz. Dr. & Mrs. Judd; Miss Ward & Sophia Bingham and three of Mr. Elys natives with their two children. After salutations on shore the Doctr. ma walked up and we waited at the shore for the arrival of Mr. & Mrs. Ely who were about to come on shore in the boat of the Schooner. Several gentlemen came down and Mr. & Mrs. Ely were welcomed by us & by them. We were affected by the appearance of Mrs. E. She is a good deal emaciated and & is very feeble. The health of Mr. E. has been till lately much as it was in the Spring-recently it has failed so that he is not now as comfortable as he was then. The Schr. was last • from Lahaina. It sailed Monday night from Kaawaloa & arrived at Lahaina on Wednesday afternoon last night she left Lahaina for this place. Mr. E. & family have come down to seek a passage for their native land. The brethren at Kailua & the brethren at Lahaina have given their full approbation. 2 �LEVI VOLUME 11 We had a social cup of tea at the house ofMr. Bingham this afternoon with the newly arrived friendsMrs. Clark for the first time since her confent ventured out and spent the afternoon at Mr. B.s. We expect • to have Mr. Ely and family as boards at Mr. Clarks & that they will live in one of the rooms. Saturday October 4th. Mr. Ely & family have removed into the front room of Mr. Clark's house, and they will take their meals at Mr. C's table, all the domestic work, that is, so far as cooking is concerned, will come upon Mrs. Chamb.nj but we feel very happy in being able to do something for the comfort of others. Mr. Ely walked to the village this morning to make enquiries respecting a passage for himself & family for the U.S. He introduced the subject to Mr. Jones, the Am. Commercial Agent, & by him was immediately introduced to Cap. Obed Swain of the Ship Enterprize of Nantucket which anchored yesterday full & bound homej- who informed him that he could afford himself & family accommodationsj and that he should sail in about one week. This opportunity we consider a very favorable one. The captain is a pious man, & 10 or more of the seamen including the three mates & several of the boat steerers have hopefully experienced religion during the voyage. Mr. Bingham & Mr. Ely have had a further conversation with Cap. Swain and he has consented to take Sophia Bingham in connexion with Mr. Ely's family and will assume the responsibility of conveying her to • Nantucket gratuitously. As it respects the passage of Mr. Ely & family he is willing so far as himself & the officers are concerned to carry them free of expense; but as he does not know how his owners will feel about it,- he chooses not to stipulate anything definitely but to refer the subject of compensation to the owners on the arrival of the vessel at Nantucket. I was present this evening at the prayer meeting & conference for the natives. As it has been decided to have the communion tomorrow in reference to the departure of Mr. Ely, the five individuals who have for more than three months stood propounded for admission to the church, were questioned with respect to their present feelings & wishes, and asked whether they desired to devote themselves wholly to the Lord by presenting themselves for baptism. They all replied in the affirmative, & declared that their feelings had experienced no change since their examination. Sabbath October 5th 1828. The Lord's Supper was observed this afternoon. The bell was rung at four o'ck. The house was as full as it usually is on the afternoon of the Sabbath. After a hymn was sung the • candidates for baptism were directed to present themselvesj viz. Kaluwahinenui Kaka, Wahinealii wahine, Keaha and Kaiana. The confession of faith was read; to which they gave their affirmative declaration. They were then baptised by their native names the covenant was read to which they assented & with their hands 3 �LEVI VOLUME 11 subscribed their names to the articles-and then took their seat among the communicants-Thirty one individuals sat dmvn to commemorate the dying love of Christ-Viz. 22 native members & 9 of the mission • family - Mrs. Ely, Mrs. Clark & Mrs. Shepard were prevented by indisposition from attending. Monday October 6th. Mr. Bingham, Mr. Ely & myself went on board the Enterprize which is lying in the rods, to look at the accommodations, with which we were well pleased and more particularly so with the state of feeling manifested by the officers who expressed their joy at the prospect of a missionaries being associated with them during their homeward bound passage. The sail maker called up this morning & cut out a jib for the Schooner. Tuesday Oct. 7. I walked to a mahinaai in the vicinity of Makiki to purchase potatoes for Mr. Ely's use on his passage. I succeeded in making a bargain for 6 barrels for which I am to give 6 ps. of blue Nankin. This afternoon I went on board the Schr.-I found two men employed on the rigging which they were sewing anew-the rigging I intend shall undergo a thorough overhauling. Wednesday Octr 8th. The Parthian sailed this afternoon for Canton. She is to stop at Kauai and I put on board by permission of Mr. Jones who goes in her to Kauai, a few articles for Mr. .Whitney. The Schooner Washington, commanded by Mr. A. B. Thompson sailed at the same time, bound to the coast of • California. Saturday 11 th-At the conference this evening Mr. Clark with the assistance of Laanui took the direction, Mr. B. not getting to the house in season. Being much fatigued myself I did not attend. Sabbath October 12th. Mr. Bingham preached in the morning and Mr. Ely in the afternoon. The English services conducted by Mr. Clark were better attended than they have been for several Sabbaths past. Tuesday 14th. Our dear brother & sister Ely left us this forenoon and embarked on board the Enterprize for their native land. Sophia Bingham, having been offered a free passage by Cap. Swain, goes under their protection. A letter written by Mr. Bingham to the Cor. Secy. respectg. the return of Mr. Ely was signed by all the brethren at the station. [text in Miss'ry Letters. VoL 3. p. 1007 ~8] Several of the brethren & sisters accompanied them to the ship which lay in the roads. I should have been gratified to have gone off, but I had the meat of a young bullock to attend to; which was killed in the morning, by people from the • Enterprize: one half of which was given to the ship on Mr. Ely's account. Wednesday 15th. At the lecture this afternoon James Kahuhu was married. He presented himself with his bride in great style. He was dressed in red broad cloth short coat & pantaloons trimmed with yellow 4 �LEVI VOLUME 11 tinsel: the bride was dressed in white figured silk & appeared very welL This evening Mrs. Shepard was confined-a son. • Friday 17th. Towards evening Mr. & Mrs. B.m set out for Manoa to stay till Saturday. Mr. B.m contemplates spending a considerable part of his time there in hopes of deriving benefit to his health from the change of air. His health appears to be quite feeble at the present time. Saturday Octr. 18th. Just before dark Mr. Bm. return~d with his family together with Kaahumanu ma from Manoa. I attended the conference with Mr. Clark. Dr. & Mrs. Judd also attended. Mr. Bm. was present & took the direction of the meeting. Sabbath 19th. Native services as usual. Mr. Bm. conducted both & spoke, I think too long for his strength. Mr. Clark preached in English from the text HAnd they all with one consent began to make excuse" &c An audience somewhat larger than usuaL Just as I entered the meeting house a packet of letters was handed me by Capt. Martin brought from Lahaina by Cap. Cotting of the Active just arrived. After meeting I opened the package & found them to consist of letters for America mostly from Mr. Green addressed to the • care ofMr. Ely-Mr. Ely having left I thought proper to open the package directed to him. A short note upon the envelope excited our surprise & awakened some fear as to the nature or consequences of some accident which has befallen Mr. Bishop & Mr. Ruggles-He states Mr. B. & Mr. R.-a narrow escapelost clothes & all. Sometime in the course of the day a young man from the Mercht Ship Franklin called at the mission house for a Bible-stating that he had none Mr. Bingham very cheerfully gave him one & marked his name in it. The young man departed but he had not been gone long before he returned with the Bible and a note addressed to the Gent. Sandwich Island Mission,- of which the following is a copy To Gent. Sandwich Island Mission Gent. Please reserve your spare Bibles, Tracts &c. for the use of these poor natives, as I have a great supply on • board ship Franklin at the disposal of her crew & officers. I am Gent. Yr Obt Servt 5 �LEVI VOLUME 11 John Bradshaw The letter needs no comment the Spirit of the letter discovers sufficiently the character of the writer; • but the circumstance of the Bibles being sent back needs to be stated. The young man who had reed. it went immediately on bd. ship & was proceeding to the forecastle to layaway the book-was discovered by the second mate & was reported to the Captain who sent him back to the mission house with the note above copied. Mr. B.m said to the young man that he might call some other time for it. The young man said if he were to carry it on board again he should be flogged. Much concern such a Captain must fell for the good of the poor natives of this heathen land, if he would flog a poor cabin boy for possessing. a Bible. Monday October 20th 1828. Our quarterly Examination of the Schools took place today. 557 Scholars appeared. The King's class amounted to 60. The King & these others were exd. in English. Recd. letters this day from Lahaina. They came by the ship Hope which arrived six days ago. Letters also from Mr. Goodrich at Hila- in the same package. Mr. G. states that things are still in a favorable condition at that station- pleads very hard for an associate. And I think very justly & he ought to have one. May the Lord send him one shortly. Tuesday 21st. Walked to the village early this morning to enquire respecting the arrival of the Ship • Ann, Capt. Moores, expected from Lahaina having supplies on board for the Mission. A vessel was in sight supposed to be her. Cap. Norton of the Hector was kind enough to say he would endeavor to see the Captain as soon as he should come on shore & Mr. Reynolds obligingly offered to send a native up to give me information. In the course of the forenoon a native arrived with two letters from America by Capt. Moores & a note from Mr. Reynolds stating that the Capt. would be glad to see me if convenient for me to call down. I went down expecting that I should be under the necessity to go off to the vessel & get the supplies from on board; which would, I expected, be no pleasant business, as the wind was strong, & the vessel under way. When I arrived at the village I learned to my no small satisfaction that the articles had been landed at Lahaina. The following were the articles pr. bill of lading Viz. 6 half barrels of Mackerel 6 do Beef 6 do Pork • 2 Barrels Sugar This afternoon had the families of Mr. Bingham and Dr. Judd to tea with us & to spend the evening. Employed a Spaniard to catch the cow belonging to Mr. Bishop which has been running at large with 6 �LEVI VOLUME 11 her calf ever since Mr. Bishop left this place July 5th to return to the windward. The man succeeded in catching both cow & calf & with the assistance of Kauhikoa & two or three more natives, of bringing them • to the mission yard mauka neL I gave him for his trouble one dollar, & to Kauhikoa ma 3 Hymn books. Wednesday October 22nd. Walked to Waikiki with Mr. Clark to examine the schools of that district. We examined 7 schools containing 138 scholars and in the afternoon conducted a religious meeting. Mr. Clark read a sermon which he had written in the Hawaiian language, I made the prayers. We reached home between five an six o'clock. By comparing the number of scholars which were present at this examination with those present when I made my last tour of the island, I find that there has been a falling off in the same district I then numbered 188 scholars-now 138. The schools are evidently declining throughout the island. It is owing to the policy of the Governor and the the new arrangement of the King for securing the labor of the people to himselfThe ma:kaainana are required to work three days in each week for the King. I and told that formerly one day's labor only a week was required,- but the king must have a revenue and his debts must be paid. Monday 27th. I set out this morning with Mr. Clark to go down to Moanalua & Kalauau to visit schools, but calling on my way at the store of Mr. French I learned that the Miss. Packet would sail in the • afternoon for Hawaii. I immediately concluded not to go with Mr. C. to examine schools & having communicated my intention to them I turned about and returned to the mission house. The first step I took was to get the calf of Mr. Bishops cow; which had made his escape, brought up. I mounted.the horse & rode up a little beyond Mr. Allen's, where I found our natives chasing the calf. perceiving that they would not succeed in catching him. I rode back as fast as the horse would carry me in order to get the Spaniard acquainted with throwing the las to go after it. I found the Spaniard at the village-at his Majestys Grog Shop and setting in the bowling alley with the king and his attendants and to my surprse sitting by the side of his majesty and his royal highness leaning upon him. This methought is a fine place for the king of the Sandwich Island and a fine position for him The Spaniard however consented to go after the calf & that was all I wanted. As soon as the calf was brought up both .i! & its mother were taken to the shore & put on board the Packet, which was got under way towards evening & I felt relieved of no small burden. • Mr. C. returned just at evening quite wearied with his days work & I was no less with mine for I had been upon my feet most of the day. The Niu arrived this morning from the Soc. Isld. Several vessels also came down from Lahaina by one 7 �LEVI VOLUME 11 of which we reed. letters. • Tuesday Octr 28 1828. Mr. Shepard has been employed today in putting up the printing press which was reed. by the Parthian. Thursday 30th. Our natives have complained of being out of poi and I have not been able to purchase for them, owing to the kapu. There only three days in the week on which the natives are allowed to sell their produce, being obliged on the three other week days to work for the king. Formerly the king required only one day, but now three. His vessel must be paid for and his wants attended to. The poor natives must sweat & groan to pay for horses, grog shops & loli for himself & attendants. Dr. Judd being at the house of Kaahumanu stated to her that our natives were out of food & that we cannot buy. She said she had no food prepared, but gave directions for each of the families to send a boy to Manoa to get kala. We immediately posted off a boy from each family. Friday 31st. Reed. a letter this morning from Mr. Goodrich by the hand of Maunahina his cook; who came from Hilo in the ship Alexander, Cap. Samuel Bunker, which arrived yesterday. He has brought down kapa to seek for Mr. G. the avails of which he wishes to be applied to the payt. of a few debts of his contracted at this place. Mr. Bishop was at Hila when the Alexander left. I learned from Cap. Bunker that • the narrow escape which Mr. Green sometime ago referred to of Messrs. Bishop & Ruggles was of their leaving a canoe just before coming to a point in doubling which they apprehended danger and of the canoe's being upset & dashed to pieces in passing round the point and every thing in the canoe's being lost. It was indeed a merciful providence that they were not on board as they would in all probability have been drowned as they could not have taken care of themselves in the surff as well as the natives were able to take care of themselves. The wind has blown high for a few days past & the Ship Sarah Cap.Arthur dragged from her anchorage & was absent two days. The Ship Alexander in coming to anchor yesterday dragged, & fell along side the Brig Niu & carried away her main top mast. Saturday Novr. 1st 1828. The old white horse belong in [sic belonging] to Mr. Ellis finished his term of service today. Yesterday he was in great distress the effect of disease, old age, or bad keeping was down in •• the morning and unable to get up without assistance. he was got up & let out of the yard to the place where he has usually been fastened. He laied down again & could not be got up. medicine was administered to him but without effect. This morning we told Tyler that if he would knock him in the head & skin him he 8 �LEVI VOLUME 11 might have the skin. This he readily consisted to, and not contented with the skin, he begged the carcase, as he said the natives wanted the flesh to eat. The old horse was in a few hours nanowale, hide head & • feet-all was carried off-delicious eating surely! Sabbath Novr. 2nd 1828. A blusterous day-in the morning & forenoon very dusty,- in the afternoon some rain. The natives have generally had colds and have made a great noise during worship by their incessant coughing. Monday Novr. 3d. I have been employed with Mr. Hart & Noble in putting up a mat partition in my room-Saturday the studs were set up, tomorrow I hope the partition will be finished. Monthly concert in the evening reference was made to the embarkation of the reenforcement a year ago from Boston-and of the state of things at the islands at that time. Surely the Lord was on our side when men rose up against us. How different are my circumstances now from what they were one year ago! Thursday November 6th 1828. This morning the Missionary Packet made her appearance. The wind was very moderate & she came to anchor at the entrance of the harbor. I was at the pier when the boat landed from the captain I received a package of letters from Hawaii two of them were addressed to me. One • from Mr. Thurston & the other from Mr. Ruggles. The latter gave me a history of the disater which befel the canoe in which he & Mr. Bishop had embarked to pass along the southern shore of Hawaii. The Lord was indeed their protector & in his providence provided for their safe landing while the canoe proceeding a little further along was dashed in pieces-the natives who were in it just escaping with their lives. About 12 o'ck the Chinchilla, Cap. Thos. Meek sailed for Hawaii took Kapiolani & her attendants as passengers. Kinau also embarked-she probably goes to get sandal wood for the debts. We sent many letters for the brethren at Lahaina as the brig will stop there on her return. Before the sailing of the Brig I called upon Cap. Meek to make inquiries respecting a number of spars which Mr. Whitney had made an engagement for before Cap. M. - sailed for the coast & for which he had paid him in goats fowls &c. The spars were pointed out to me & I marked them, and shall as soon as convenient remove them to some other place. Friday Novr. 7th 1828. After breakfast I went to the village with two natives & the oxen to remove the • spars belonging to Mr. Whitney; which were pointed out to me yesterday by Cap. Meek. I attached a chain to the logs & drew each separately about 16 rods, & placed them together before the house of Kaina who will take care of them till an opportunity is presented of sending them to Kauai. 9 �LEVI VOLUME 11 After having removed the logs, I went to Mr. Hunnewell's & got a lot of board which I picked out yesterday--delivered me in pay for a quantity lent Cap. Worth & Mr. Laing. • Having taken home the boards I went to the village again & brought up half a cord of wood, bought of Capt. Pierce of the Brig Griffon-I returned to the house tired & found the family at dinner. In the afternoon I settled with a native for rethatching a house in the yard makai. Went to the village again to get some iron work done to the ox yoke. After I came back I worked till supper upon my partition nailing up mats. At evening found myself very much fatigued & glad of rest; but little of that can I expect in this world. May I be prepared for resting in another. Saturday 8th. The daughter of Haia and Halekii died yesterday & was buried this day beside its parents near the mission enclosure in the burying ground. Opiia has had the care of the child since the death of its mother. The Lord's ways are mysterious. Haia & his wife were very promising persons both members of our little church. Haia in a particular manner was useful as a teacher and his wife a discreet exemplary woman. They were cut down in the flower of their age & laid in the silent grave-and their little infant has followed them & lays in its lowly bed by their side. Sabbath Novr. 9th 1828. The Ship Clarkson arrived this morning from Lahaina. In the afternoon Capt. • Allen called up & brought letters one from Mr. Richards for me, & one from Mr. Green for Mr. Clark. The sailors have been somewhat troublesome & saucy but Mr. Richards does not apprehend any thing more serious than words though some have uttered curses & threats. Cap. Coffin called up in company with Cap. A. He is just from Hilo-states that all was well there, that Mr. Bishop was still there, but expected soon to leave. Tuesday 11 th. A company of 807 men & boys from Waialua bearing sticks for a fence to enclose the new meeting house paraded on the meeting house ground. In the afternoon the sticks were set up under the direction of Kekuanaua and formed one half of the enclosure. The other half is to be built by the people of Waiana under the direction of Boki. Wednesday 12th. Mr. Bingham not having returned from Manoa, it devolved on me to conduct the lecture. I made one of the prayers & endeavored to address the the people. I felt very much unqualified & I fear did not make myself very intelligible. Kuke offered the last prayer. Cap. Sayre & Cap. Russel were • present, and returned to the mission house with the Doctor & took tea. In the evening had a conference at the room of Mr. Bingham. Cap. Sayre & Cap. Russel attended-Two other young men were present. Thursday Nov. 13th. The Packet arrived from Waianae this morning. I called upon Mr. E to ascertain 10 �LEVI VOLUME 11 whether she will go to Kauai soon. Her destination had not been determined on. Reed. letters from Maui by the hand of Capt. Coffin of the Constitution. The brethren of Lahaina are • very impatient to hear from us. I hope ere long they will have the satisfaction they so much desire. Saturday 15th. Shipped supplies for Mr. Whitney on board the Packet which is to sail this afternoon for KauaL The 12 sticks of timber obtained from Capt. Meek were put on board, part of them into the hold through the cabin. In the evening attended the conference with Mr. Clark, and took the principal direction of the meeting. The house was very well filled. Dr. & Mrs. Judd were present as was also Miss Ward & Mr. Shepard. Mr. Bingham excused himself from attending having probably to prepare himself for the Sabbath. Sabbath NOVI. 16th 1828. The house at native service was rather better filled than usual owing to the presence of numbers from various parts of the island who have assembled at this place to work upon the new meeting house, which we hope will before long be completed. In the afternoon the congregation was very smalL We were disturbed by the beating of a drum at some place not far distant from the meeting house Kekuanaua sent a man out to stop it and the noise ceased. The foreigners however were no small allnoiance in consequence of riding & racing by. The English service was • better attended than I have known it for a year or two. Mr. Clark preached a very plain, faithful & good sermon from II Cor. 10; 12 (lBut they, measuring themselves by themselves, & comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise." Cap. Russel of the Ship Swift spent considerable part of the day & all the evening at the missionary establishment. Capt. Sayre spent the afternoon & evening here also & Mr. Hunnewell the evening. Cap. Meek in the Chinchilla arrived from the windward & brought letters from the br. & sisters at Lahaina. My. Ruggles came down with Cap. Meek from Kaawaloa to Lahaina. Monday 17th. Attended to various miscellaneous affairs today, but feel that I have done nothing to purpose. Have walked to the village once--called upon Cap. Meek & had an interview with several Captains at My. Marine's hoteL In the afternoon walked makai of our establishment in search of a man with whom I made sometime ago a bargain to build a native house: but did not find him. A foreigner called upon the Dr. this forenoon for medical assistance. He is recently from Lahaina & came down with Cap. • Meek. He handed a paper written by Mr. Richards stating that the man was in his opinion a proper object of charity. It seems he was left by his captain in consequence of being ill & unable to do duty.- Being a Hanoverian he cannot obtain assistance from either Consul and seems to be cast upon the benevolence of 11 �LEVI VOLUME 11 the public. We told him that we could not become responsible for his support but we were willing to do something & promised to pay his board one week & the Doctor engaged to afford medical assistance gratis. • This was all we thought it proper to promise. Wednesday Novr. 19th 1828. MI. & Mrs. Clark & ourselves took tea at Mr. Bingham's. In the evening a conference was held. Cap. Sayre was present & a young man from one of the Ships. Thursday 20th. This afternoon I walked to Manoa with Kailae to view the road in reference to drawing down wood. He had brought down one load & Kekuanaoa had forbidden his drawing down more in consequence of injuring the road & breaking the gate. I found the road better than I expected and concluded that by cart a few loads of dirt into one low sunken place, wood might be drawn down very easily. On my return I stopped a few minutes at the place of Kahiole. He said he thought it a great pity that our land should be so neglected, and hinted that he should be glad to take care or it. I offered it to him and he very gladly consented to take charge of it. I returned much fatigued, and at evening took tea in company with Mr. & Mrs. Clark at MI. Shepard's. A number of men from several whaling ships have been employed at MI. Binghams lathing his new • rooms. It is expected that they will plaster it. I walked to the meeting house & took the dimensions of it. A large company of people have been occupied for several days upon it-the work of thatching has commenced; it is lined with lauhala. The fence is 272 fathoms upon the four sides-I estimate 25 sticks to a fathom- and suppose that 1360 men were employed in bringing them to this place. There are two gates 12 feet wide, to the yard on the East one and on the West one. The house inside the timbers is 192 feet long by 60 wide having four doors on each side & two in each end. The doors in the sides & ends are opposite to each other 32 pou on a side. Each rafter is secured by two knee one on each side spiked firmly to the paipai. There are 15 middle posts exclusive of the kukuna and a range of posts on each side corresponding in number to the middle and as many beams, butting upon the rafters on one side & reaching to the other side. The end posts are 2l. Sabbath NovI. 23rd. The native service attended as usual. Boh was present in the morning and • afternoon. The English service about as last Sabbath-Text "God is love." Proved from his attributes of justice & inflexible integrity. �LEVI VOLUME 11 The Packet arrived from Kauai. Tuesday 25th. Cap. Meek sailed in the Chinchilla for the windward, Kaahumanu, Kekauluohe & • Kinau, were passengers. They are going up to see about sandal wood to pay debts. I wrote to the brethren at Lahaina. Mr. Goodrich's man by the name of Maunahina went up to stop at Kailua. Thence he is to proceed by land for Hilo-I wrote by him to Mr. Goodrich. I sent a few supplies for Lahaina & a bundle for Kailua & also wrote to Mr. Bishop. Wednesday Novr. 26th. The ship Louisa sailed this day for Canton. By Cap. Martain I sent 12$ for the purchase of parchment for the printing department. This afternoon I called the brethren of the Station together to inquire of them what I should do respecting the want of Mr. Whitney in regard to a carpenter. Mr. W. feeling that he has claims upon Mr. Hart, the walls of his house being now finished. After some considerable conversation the opinion was expressed that Mr. W. has greater claims upon the services of a carpenter than any of us at this station. I have made up my mind to send him to Kauai. This evening conference at the house ofMr. Clark. Thursday 27. The Packet sailed for Kauai. I sent a few articles & wrote to Mr. W. respecting the • carpenter. Saturday Novr. 29th. A considerable stir has been made to day in consequence of a little indisposition of the king. I went into the new meeting house & there I met Kekuanaoa. He said the King was sick-that all the chiefs had assembled around him last night that he had slept none during the night. He has a little swelling upon his neck which has been upon it for several years-this is a little painful & has given great alarm. It has been determined that the windward chiefs should be sent off & arrangements have been made in the course of the day for the sailing of the brig Kamehameha. I wrote a letter to Mr. Andrews & sent it to the Cap. of the Brig. Attended in company with Mr. Clark the Saturday evening conference. Sabbath Novr. 30th. During morning service an English ship left the Harbor; which furnished occasion for the shipping in port to rend the air with the discharge of canon much to the dishonor of the day. About noon the King's brig sailed, her departure served as pretext for another discharge thus to honor men is God • dishonored & his day violated. Cap. Sayre called up after dinner & spent the afternoon. He took tea with us & remained during the evening. Cap. Arthur, Cap. Russel & Mr. Hunnewell called up in the evening & prolonged their stay till 13 �LEVI VOLUME 11 towards 10 o'clock. Monday Decr. 1st. Monthly Concert at the house oflvlr. Bingham's-families met there in the evening • Cap. Sayre & Cap. Russell present also a young man from the ship Superior who cherishes the hope of having experienced religion during the present voyage. He appears quite serious. Tuesday 2nd. This was the day fixed for the sailing of the ship Congress of Nantucket by which we send a considerable package of letters: but the wind has blowed so strong that she could not safely unmoor. The wind blows almost a gale and I think of the Missionary Packet which may possibly be on her way from Kauai. Wednesday 3rd. The conference was held at the house of Mr. Shepard four strangers were present in addition to those who have usually attended. Thursday 4th. Several smart showers early this morning, showery also during the day with a very strong wind blowing in gusts. This evening the strength of the wind seems to increase. I was employed during the forenoon removing from the store house the goods that would injure by exposure to wet, as the roof of the house is so bad that the water pours in when it rains hard. Friday 5th. By invitation of Cap. Sayre Mr. Bingham, Dr. Judd, Mr. Clark, Mr. Shepard went on board • the Ship Arabella, and took dinner. We were very agreeably entertained and had a good dinner. Cap. Russel of the Ship Swift was invited and partook with us. The cabin of this ship is very neatly & elegantly finished, the state rooms are three on each side partitioned off from the cabin, with a partition of birds eye maple & mahogany-the doors slide upon trundls-The companion way is circular & is descended by stairs of the same form. The wind blew very strong, & just before we went down to go on board the Pindus parted her cable & run upon the bank, but did not hear that she sustained any injury. Saturday Decr. 6th. The Brig Kamehameha arrived last evening and stood off & on during the night. I learned to day that Hoapiliwahine & Nahienaena have come down. Kaahumanu had gone on to Hawaii. I do not learn that the king is very ill. This evening I attended the conference with Mr. Clark. We were obliged to conduct the meeting ourselves as Mr. Bingham did not attend.-Indeed he has not attended for several weeks. Sabbath Decr. 7th. The English service was well attended to day notwithstanding its being shoved • somewhat out of season, by the delay in regard to the native meeting. Monday 8th. The letters by the Kamehameha from Lahaina did not come to hand till after dinner this afternoon. I learn from Mr. Richards letter that much solicitude is felt for the young princess on account of 14 �LEVI VOLUME 11 her being again called to this place where she will be greatly exposed to temptation. I took the earliest opportunity after the receipt of the letter to call upon her,- I found her at the kings house & she seemed • pleased to see me. She was sitting by the side of the king who was reclining upon a mat. I enquired of the King the state of his health. He answered that he was entirely recovered. When I returned the Young Princess came with me to our house,- She tarried some time went into the printing office & walked up into my room, and afterward called over to Mr. Bingham's and tarried till some time into the evening. Several Ships sailed today. Tuesday 9th. Went to the village to obtain from on board the Kamehameha the five half barrels of pork & the barrel of sugar sent by Mr. Richards from Lahaina. I waited some time at the wharf looking for an opportunity to get on board,- at length Mr. Carter mate of the brig Diana who was going off to his own vessel kindly offered to give me a passage and also to let me have the boat to bring the barrels on shore. I went to the Diana and after stopping a few minutes I got into the boat again & proceeded to the Kamehameha. I was invited below by the sailing master a foreigner about three quarters white, the appearance of the cabin & of the vessel generally was very slovenly, it looked as if it had been abused & greatly neglected. I was told that she is to be overhauled & painted before she leaves port again. • A visit from Cap. Sayre, he mentioned that Mr. Jones had been on board his vessel lately and while there had taken up the number of the Miss. Herald which contains remarks upon "opposition of foreigners"-the sight of this excited the gentleman's ire & elicited many severe remarks upon the missionaries & animadversions upon the Society for publishing such statements made without truth. Shortly after Jones' visit-the Eng. Consul called on board & took up said ill. of the Herald & cast his eyes upon the same article after reading a few lines, he requested the loan of the pamphlet: but Cap. Sayre said he had not read it himself & could not let him have it: he then requested it long enough to copy part of the article as he intended to get depositions to prove that the whole account was a falsehood. Thursday Decr. 11 th. This morning the Packet arrived from KauaL The Captain states that he has experienced very rough weather, he was obliged to put back three times twice from having split the jib & once from the violence of the gale. The Schooner was hastened off the first time to carry news of the illness of Mrs. Gulick & to bring down the Dr. to her assistance. This was on Sabbath Novr. 30-She was obliged • to put back,-and she took in a load of wood-From the last time of setting out to her arrival here she was 60 hours. Mr. Whitney wrote & referred to his settlement with the masons who built the walls of his house and fully refuted some unjust & ungenerous statements which had been made, charging him with the 15 �LEVI VOLUME 11 ungenerous act of endeavoring to cheat his workmen out of their board on the Sabbath. Friday 12th. The families having been invited to take tea on board the Ship Sarah, Cap. Arthur, four of • the ladies & three of the brethren although the weather was very unfavorable made themselves ready & went down to go on board; but Cap. Arthur who was on shore & met them at the beach, thought it not expedient for them to go off as the wind was blowing a gale and it would be very difficult to go off and withal very uncomfortable. The gentlemen & ladies turned back and they might regard themselves favored in getting home again without making a visit to the vessel. Several vessels dragged their anchors from the violence of the wind, & were in danger of going onshore. The wind is about N.W. and it is cold almost as winter. Saturday Decr. 13th. The weather being suitable to make a visit on board ship all the ladies except Mr. Shepard & Mrs. Chambn. went down to make the visit which they contemplated yesterday. They went on board the Sarah & thence went to the Arabella & back to the Sarah again where they took tea. They returned at about half past 7 o'ck in the evening. I attended the conference & conducted the services-Nahienaena was present also Hoapili wahine & Opiia. • Sabbath 14th. The native & English services very much as they were last Sabbath except the number of natives not being so many in the morning. Monday 15. I discovered this morning that our Store house had been entered last night by thieves, a sqr. of glass was broken out in the window makai by means of which they had unfastend the window. A trunk containing a few old cloths & 2 pieces of calico had been robbed of its contents and a few mackerel carried off. The boys found a few things scattered along the road towards Waikiki which showed us the direction the goods went. I walked up the road in the afternoon & called into two or three houses; but saw nothing to lead to a detection of the thieves. Several of the Chiefs by invitation took tea with us this afternoon. We invited the king & Boki but the invitation was declined in consequence of the illness of the king; I might perhaps say pretended illness. At the house across the way the officers of the Arabella took tea. Tuesday Decr. 16th. The brethren & sisters of the house across the way took tea with us. Capts. Sayre, • Arthur. Little & Cotting also favored us with their company, spent the evening very agreeably. Recd. letters this day from Hawaii and learn that on the 1st of this month Mr. Bishop was married to Miss Stone. 16 �LEVI VOLUME 11 Wednesday 17. About all the chiefs left to day for Maui the king & Boki among the rest news having been received of Hoapili being ill. • Hoapili wahine and Nahienaena called upon us early in the morning to give us their aloha. I wrote a hasty note to Mr. Richards also one to Mr. Green. Four couple were married at the close of the native service this afternoon. Cap. Sayre & Cap. Arthur were present at our Wednesday evening conference. Thursday Deer. 18th. By invitation of Cap. Sayre, Mr. Bingham, Dr. Judd, Mr. Clark & myself took breakfast on board the Arabella this morning. Capt. Sayre stated in a conversation with Mr. Bingham that Mr. Charlton had said in company that ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ determined on its taking place-his private opinion, he said, was that it was wrong, but that he was unwilling to interfere to prevent it, lest it should be said by the missionaries that he had used his influence to promote it. He said also that the king and his sister slept together every night. Friday 19th. Wishing to satisfy our minds with respect to the report in circulation concerning the sleeping together of the king and his sister-not so much from a suspision of its truth, as to be able in a • correct & regular manner to falsify it, I called upon Opiia to make some inquiry. I did not make known the object of my visit at once. I inquired of her when the chiefs would return and whether she expected the king back soon. She said the chiefs would probably return soon if the health of Hoapili would permit. I asked if the king would return with them: she said no. I then inquired whether he would remain long at Lahaina. She said, he would go to Hawaii-I asked whether his sister would accompany him-she said probably not. I then asked how it was respecting a wife for him ~ she said the chiefs were very desirous that he should marry. I asked whom-she said Manele the daughter of John Adams; but it is not certain that the king will fancy her. I asked her what is the opinion of the chiefs respecting his marrying his sister. She answered they do not approve of it-some are in favor of it among the people: I asked does Boki favor itshe replied ae paha:- but spake not very confidently. I then asked what was Nahienaena's conduct while she was here on her recent visit:- she replied, ((It was very good."- I then said It has been reported by a certain foreigner that the king slept with her every night-she said ''\Xlahahee'' I continued, The same • foreigner says the chiefs are desirous that the king should marry his sister-Her answer was ((palau". I asked her How the king & his sister slept at night, when they were together in one house. She said the king slept in one place & she in another. I asked if she knew this certainly She said yes I and several other females lay 17 �LEVI VOLUME 11 between them, and they did not come together. in the day time they lay on the same mat but at night they slept apart. When she was at the house this way (a house belonging to the king in the comer of the great • yard just below Kalaimoku's stone house) they were entirely separate. The reports she said were entirely false. This is just as I supposed. Indeed I did not think it worth awhile to make any inquiry about it, till it was suggested by Mr. Bingham, who said he thought we ought to be able to confute such reports: and that the person who had circulated them ought to be exposed & put to shame. Sabbath Deer. 21st. The Chinchilla which arrived yesterday from the windward brot. letters from MauL Capt. Meek sent them up this morning. Mr. Clark reed. a letter from Mr. Green and I one from Mr. Richards. Mrs. Chambn. reed. letters from Mrs. Richards & Mrs. Andrews. The services of the day were very much of a character with those of other Sabbaths. Monday 22nd. Cap. Sayre mentioned that he had heard Mr. Charlton state in the hearing of several gentlemen on the verhanda of Mr. French's store that the king and his sister were in habits of intimacy which involved their moral character. This he said in the hearing ofMr. Little, Mr. Reynolds, Mr. French, Cap. Allen & others. Tuesday 23rd. Several vessels were towed out of the harbor this morning viz. The Sarah Capt. Arthur, '. The Brig Active, Cap. Cotting, and the brig Diana, Cap. Little, the latter is bound to the coast of California and to the care of Cap. Little I committed a letter for Mr. Evarts & one for Mr. Loomis to be sent across the continent. As the brig is to touch at Kauai, Mr. Hart took passage to go down to work for Mr. Whitney. He took a chest of tools. The Dr. & Mr. Shepard walked to the pare and descended into the district of Kaneohe & called upon Kaneane. Wednesday Deer. 24th. The weather has been lowery today & a considerable rain has fallen a gentle wind from the sea. Friday 26th 1828. A few moments after I had gone to bed, and just as Maria was about to retire we were surprised by the entrance of Mr. Green who had just arrived in a small native schooner from Lahaina and informed us that Mrs. Green was on board. I arose immediately and dressed myself, went down stairs, aroused the natives & directed them to go with the cart for Mrs. Green. • Mrs. Clark & Mrs. Cn. made arrangements to give them tea as they had been 54 hours from Lahaina and had scarcely eaten anything since they left. The prospect when they sailed was favorable for a quick passage: but as soon as the sea breeze left them which was before they had proceeded far they were tossing 18 �LEVI VOLUME 11 in a calm, and seemed to make progress no faster than they were born along by the current, till this afternoon, when they were favored with a light breeze. • We made arrangements for lodging them in our bed, and we accommodated ourselves for the night in the upper chamber. Saturday 27. Mr. Green's baggage was brought from the vessel and put in Mr. Clark's house, in the middle room of which Mr. & Mrs. Green are to be furnished with accommodation, a mat partition has been put up and a little room made for them to lodge in. Cap. Gardner of the Ship Dawn called up accompanied by his wife. The vessel stopped nearly a month at Hilo and during her stay Mrs. Goodrich was favored with female society. The ship layoff and on in the offing and Cap. & Mrs. G. stopped at the mission house during the night. Attended with Mr. Clark the native conference and addressed the people upon the subject of importunate and persevering prayer. Sabbath Deer. 28th. 1he Arabella, Cap. Sayre and another ship were towed out of the harbor this morning both stood off & on during the day and Cap. Sayre came up to the English meeting in company with Cap. Gardner & his wife-Cap. S. dined with us, and soon after dinner bade us farewell and went off • to his ship. Monday 29th. The Packet arrived this afternoon from Waimea on this island where she had been on business for Mr. French. I called upon Mr. French to inquire whether he designed to send her immediately to the windward as he had told me some time ago he expected to send her, having myself come to the conclusion to visit the stations if the Schooner should go. He informed that after another trip to Waimea it was his intention to send her,- that she would stop at Lahaina, afterwards proceeded to Hilo & thence to Kailua. Tuesday Deer. 30th 1828. The families took tea at Dr. Judd's and spent the evening there. Wednesday 31st. As the Committee appointed to make out a communication to the Board respecting the objects & operations of the Jesuits now at the island are about to write their report, I made some inquires of the natives respecting them. Of two young men belonging to Opiia I obtained information in substance as follows: The Ecclesiastics are desirous to propagate their religion and to instruct the natives, • but that no native or very few are disposed to receive instruction. One of the Eccls. made the inquiry of some of the Kings men whether they did not wish to be taught, Kaeo replied-You have images and your religion is like our former religion. His answer was that indeed had an image but that was not the object of 19 �LEVI VOLUME 11 their worship, it was only to remind them of Jesus Christ the God whom they worshipped. They (the natives of whom I made the inquiries) said that they were spectators of a funeral ceremony a few days ago at • the interment of Consul Jones infant child the grand daughter of Mr. Marine-The priests carried a crucifix in front of the procession chanting as they walked along. From Kekuanaoa whom I called upon to make inquiries respecting the Catholics I learned that when they arrived here there were eight individuals Two Ecclesiastics & six seculars that they were ordered away by Kaahumanu the execution of which order was committed to Boki that she three times gave him direction to bid them depart that he each time consented to do it; but it was not done: and they remained here but not with the approbation of the Chiefs. Two of the seculars left here soon after their arrival that there remain Two Eccls. & four secularsTwo of which are carpenters, one a mason & one an agriculturalist, that the latter had received land from government: and has recently had intrusted to him the care of the sugar plantation at Manoa, Boki having sold it to Mr. French & he disposed of it to Dr. DeSiriere who is establishing a distillery at this place. He said the Eccl. were endeavoring to acquire the language, but without enjoying many advantages. He said moreover that it would not be proper for them to teach their religion to the natives, and that should they commence by building school houses he would go immediately and pull them down. He said Mr. Marine & • they were separate that Marine instructed his own people at his own place. He did not know of their having baptized. Ianuary 1st 1829. Thursday. Mr. Clark having made out a communication for the Board respecting the Catholics it was signed by the Committee to whom the subject was referred Viz. Mr. Bingham, Mr. Clark & myself. The foreigners have had a shooting match on the plain to,day as sport for the new years day. The Packet sailed this morning early for Waimea on this island on business for Mr. French. Saturday 3rd. The wind blowing from the mountains today afforded an opportunity for the vessels to go out that were ready for sea. Four vessels sailed, three of which were whalers & all except one that were in port; the other was the Sultan, Cap. Allen bound to Canton: by this vessel we sent a considerable many letters being the last opportunity which we may expect for many months. Sabbath 4th. Our native congregation was much larger to,day than it has been for several months, the • reason I do not certainly know, probably something had been said by the chief or being the first Sabbath of the year something was expected different from what takes place on ordinary sabbaths. It was mentioned in the afternoon that the Lord's Supper would be celebrated on the ensuing Sabbath. 20 �LEVI VOLUME 11 Monday January 5th 1829. Monthly Concert in the evening it was observed by the families at Mr. Bingms. It was remarked that the number of hopeful converts admitted to the church during the year has • been about fifty and the number of new Scholars added to the Schools probably not less than one thousand. Wednesday 7th. Mr. Clark preached his second native sermon this afternoon-words ":Except ye repent ye shall all likewise perish". In the evening had a conference at Mr. Bingham's, as we expect on the coming Sabbath to celebrate the Lord's Supper some remarks were made by Mr. Green who took the lead of the meeting appropriate to the subject and as preparatory to the service. Saturday 10th. The Saturday evening conference was well attended and it was converted into a preparatory lecture in reference to the communion which is expected to take place on the morrow-The remarks were appropriate & the meeting an interesting one. Sabbath 11 th. The Brig Kamehameha was towed out this morning: She is bound to Lahaina to wait upon the King. The morning service was pretty fully attended and the sermon from the words "Which things the angels desire to look into", was 42 minutes long. In the afternoon according to appointment the Sacrament was -~iO>. • administered. 11 Members of the Mission & 18 native members of the Church participated. among them was a member of Mr. Pritchards church at Tahiti and one form Kailua. Four persons were propounded for admission. viz. Kanaina, Punehaole, Kaio, & Kaukaliu. Saturday Jany. 17th 1829. I have been making arrangements this week for making a visit to the windward: and have brought all things into a state of readiness: This afternoon the Packet is to sail: it will touch at Lahaina and stay a few days, thence it will proceed to Hilo and from Hilo it will go to Kailua. Mr. Clark has concluded to accompany me and he has got all things ready. We expect to be absent at least 4 weeks and think it possible from the nature of the voyage we may be detained a week or 10 days over a month. We bid adieu to our families and at half past 4 or thereabouts set saiL End of Volume Eleven 21 � 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/. 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Title A name given to the resource Chamberlain, Levi - Journal - Volume 0011 - 1828.09.20 - 1829.01.17 Description An account of the resource Typescript Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1828.09.20 - 1829.01.17 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/14bf2ad98db3e8a58ec73506fad29ddb.pdf 65a7dcc7151cf9058d3236e5944e1464 PDF Text Text LEVI VOLUME 12 Volume XII • February 27, 1828, July 7, 1828 '. ~." ... Friday Feby 27th, 1829. This afternoon Mr. Clark and I arrived from the windward after an absence of just 41 day; 7 1/2 of which were taken up in making passages by water [9 1/2* in walking from Hilo to Kaawaloa} {here the sentence in brackets *91/2 in ms. but 61/2 is correct} 15 were spent at Lahaina 4 1/2 at Hilo ,5 1/2 at Kaawaloa and 2 at Kailua days. -We took passage from Kaawaloa in the Ship Leonidas which got under way at 12 o'ck P.M. Wednesday night, and came to anchor in the roads just before 6 o'ck this afternoon.- We were favored with a passage on shore in the boat of the pilot. From Cap. Adams we learned that Mr. Green had gone to the N.W. Coast with Cap. Taylor in the barque Volunteer. We found our families and friends in health and enjoyed a most agreeable meeting with them. Monday March 2nd. At mon. concert this evening at Mr. Bingham's we learned upon the authority of Mr. Bingham, that the chiefs had had a meeting of the people today and had revived the kapu making it penal to get drunk and for women to go on board ships for the purposes of prostitution; and forbidding every kind of disorder and irregularity: and advising to a general & faithful attendance upon the means of instruction. Opiia & Kekuanaua during Boki's absence have been invested with the executive power and they seem determined to use their authority and influence on the side of good order & morality. They have recently been treated with contempt by the two consuls in consequence of an attempt to prevent a violation of the Sabbath.- Mr. Jones in violation of the command of God to Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy had determined to fire a salute in honor of Washington's birth day, Feby. 22. - The firing commenced and Opiia sent a messenger forbidding the continuance of it. Mr. Jones made the enquiry "What have I done that I cannot fire my guns?"- and paid no attention to the order. Opiia sent the messenger three times, and on Monday Kekuanaua called upon 1:1r. Jones & Mr. Charlton for an explanation why the orders were not obeyed, from the English consul he received no very respectful treatment.Wednesday March 4th. This morning Dr. Judd & I attended to the marking of the calves which have recently been added to our herd.- five of them belong to Mr. Ellis and one to the mission. Two males were altered. Upon the authority of Dr. Judd I learn that Kinau said to one of the Catholics who has been doing some work for her, Don't you baptize any of our people we do not wish it.- He answered they cannot be saved unless they are baptized. She said we wish but one God- we do not want two Gods here.- The Catholic 1 �LEVI VOLUME 12 replyed Mr. Bingham is not a missionary. Mrs. Green has been very ill today with cramp in the stomach and has required a good deal of attention • both from the females & the doctor.- In the evening the hot bath was resorted to and she obtained relief. Maria sat up with her till about half past 1 o'ck and then was relieved by Mrs. Clark. Thursday March 5th. Two whaling ships came to anchor this morning. One of them proved to be the Zone Cap. Alexr. D. Bunker; which sailed from America a year ago last Deer. and has on board supplies for the Mission. Friday March 6th. 1829. Capt. Bunker landed all the supplies except two half barrels & I went down with the native boys and the cart & oxen and attended to getting them up to the store house.I have learned today by report from one of Kinau's men that Manuia's wife and the Captain of the Fort are very angry with Opiia and Kekuanaua, and have threatened to shoot them:- probably on account of the steps taken by them and the other chiefs a few days ago to prevent drunkenness & lewdness and also for the reproof publicly given to Manuia's wife for drunkenness.Had a meeting this evening at Mr. Bingham's preparatory to the Communion which by leave of providence will be observed on the Sabbath. • Yesterday the brig Waverly arrived from MauL My boy Nalaau whom I by mistake left at Kaawaloa came down in her, having got a passage to Lahaina in the ship Fame.- Mr. Richards mentions in a letter to me that the 13 persons propounded of admission to the church were received last Sabbath and states that uncommon seriousness prevails among the people and that in some respects the present is a more interesting time that has ever before been witnessed at Lahaina. Saturday March 7th. The Waverly sailed for the windward. It will stop at Lahaina and proceed on to Hilo. I sent a half barrel of tongues for each of the families and Mr. Shepard sent books for Lahaina. Kinau I understood reported that some persons came up yesterday from the fort to the house of Opiia where the chiefs happened then to be assembled:- their object in coming was not stated, but they said they were armed:- probably they thought to intimidate the chief, or they intended to insult her.- Dr. Judd asked Kinau if Opiia was not afraid: she replied no: she was "pomaikai"- meaning in consequence of being persecuted for righteousness sake. • Cap. Allen of the Clarkson & Cap. Joy of the Rodman called at the stone house this afternoon they are both from Kaawaloa last. Cap. Allen related an anecdote of Alapai; which evinces the power of conscience.- Alapai was on board the Clarkson in company with Mr. Ruggles: he appeared somewhat 2 �LEVI VOLUME 12 agitated and thoughtful: being in the cabin alone with Mr. R. & Cap. Allen, he said he had something to communicate to Cap. A. and wished Mr. R. to express his words in English.- He said he had once when .- Cap. A. was at the islands on a former voyage wronged him out of a barrel of potatoes at a time when potatoes were three dollars per barrel, that this act of dishonesty had troubled his mind and that he wished now to make restitution: and wished Capt. Allen to receive three dollars as remuneration for the potatoes.- Cap. Allen admires the integrity of the young man and regarded the humiliating confession as evidence of sincere repentance of a deed of dishonesty and he refused to accept of the compensation telling him that he was welcome to the three dollars.- Cap. A. also related another anecdote concerning N aihe. He had paid him a sum of money in quarters of a dollar there happened to be one quarter too much:- the quarter was returned with the word that if the circumstance had happened before the Gospel had been embraced, the mistake would not have been rectified.The Conference was very fully attended this evening the four individuals propounded of admission to the church were examined as to their present state of feeling their desires & purpose. They answered satisfactorily the questions proposed to them. Liberty was given to any person present to ask questions respecting any case of conscience or • difficulty.- A woman said a subject troubled her very much which she wished to state. Several years ago she had taken a certain thing out of a boat belonging to a ship.- She saw it and her heart coveted it, and she had stolen it. The thing she still retained and she could not return it; for she did not know to whom the boat belonged; What to do with the thing she did not know. She had committed a great many sins from her childhood but that which troubled her most was this deed. She had thought sometimes of throwing it into the sea: but did not know what to do with it. She would gladly restore it but did not know how.The thoughts of the deed filled her with fear and anxiety. She had more than a year ago made inquiry of one of the missionaries upon the subject but did not receive any advice what to do with the stolen article.- The woman was directed by Mr. Bingham to call at the mission house some day after the Sabbath that she might be advised as to the course she should pursue.Sabbath March 8th, 1829. The native service in the morning was fully attended. And in the afternoon the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered. Kanaina, Punihaole Kaio & Kaukaliu were baptised • and admitted into the Church. Just before the native service in the morng. Mrs. Bingham was confined by the birth of a daughter about 10 o'ck and in the evening Mrs. Judd of a Son. 3 �LEVI VOLUME 12 Monday March 8th 1829. The Schooner Missionary Packet arrived from Hawaii and I recd. a letter from Mr. Goodrich and another from Mr. Bishop. • The Charter of the Schooner expired on the 26th of Feby: and when she is cleared of her cargo, she will return again to the mission. Friday March 13th.- I have given directions respecting calking the Schooner and stripping her sails in order to their being repaired. The sails have all been carried to the house of Mr. Dowset. Kaikioewa's Schooner sailed for Kauai by her I sent all the letters and publications that belong to the station. Saturday 14th. I attended the conference in company with Mr. Clark: The meeting was very full and apparently Solemn. Sabbath 15th. As I was returning from the afternoon service I was surprised to meet Mr. Whitney coming from WaikikL He had obtained a passage from Kauai on board the Ship Phenix Cap. Smith, and had been set ashore at Waikiki the Ship not having come to anchor. We were gratified to learn that Mrs. Gulick had recovered from the illness with which she was afflicted when we last heard from the Station: but were sorry to hear that her infant son was very sick. • Monday 16th. Mr. Whitney is very desirous to obtain lumber,- boards shingles &c. and to return immediately as his carpenters will be out of work.- I am at a stand whether to send the Schooner immediately to Kauai or to retain her here till the painting is done; which is very much needed: but as the case is urgent I think I shall let her go to KauaL In this case she will not soon be painted as on her return she must go to the windward. The services of Dr. Judd will be needed at Lahaina the last of this month or the beg:inning of next and the Schooner must be here to carry him up. Wednesday March 18th. It being fully determined to send the Sch. to Kauai I gave orders yesterday to have her in readiness as soon as possible for sail The sails had been carried to the sail maker: but I called upon him and requested that the old sails might be attended to as soon as possible and he sent down to be bent. This was attended to yesterday and this morning she was in readiness to receive what was to be put on board. The Cattle were yoked up before breakfast and a load of shingles sent down, during the forenoon two load of boards were sent down and other supplies for the station. All things being ready about 4 o'ck • the Packet sailed with Mr. Whitney.Sabbath, March 22nd, 1829. The native service in the morning was fully attended. The congregations have been increasing for some time past, and something of a spirit of inquiry seems to exist. Several persons 4 �LEVI VOLUME 12 have of late called to converse upon religious subjects and make known their desires to be devoted to the service of God.• Since the arrival of ships the English service is attended by a greater number of persons than had previously been the case, though now the congregation is small; and compared with the number of seamen who might attend almost nothing. Monday March 3rd, [23rd??} 1829. The Packet arrived this morning from KauaL She sailed thence on Friday evening. Letters were recd. from Hila. Mr. Goodrich states that an interesting state of things exists there; that several persons have recently as they hope passed from death unto life. r had a visit from Kekuanaua this evening with this inquiry "Heaha kau mea e pono aL"- r conversed with him between 20 min. & half an hour on subjects connected with religion. Told him of the sinfulness & depravity of the heart: of the necessity of repentance, faith and a new heart, directed him to give himself entirely to God to love & serve him till the close of life. He said he was sensible that he had a bad heart and it was on account of his convictions that he had called to inquire what he should do.- r endeavored to point him to the crucified savior, bid him not depend upon himself but upon Christ to obey '. him & follow him through evil report and to persevere in the good way through life. Thursday March 26th, 1829. The Becket & Brig Niu arrived form Lahaina and Boki who has been absent about 3 months returned. Monday 30th.- The Packet sailed this forenoon for the windward Dr. Judd goes in her to Lahaina & Mrs. Green accompanies him. Mr. Shepard & wife go also. Mr. S. contemplates going with the Schooner to Hila & Kana. Wednesday April 1st. This day made a Settlement with Mr. French, the first final one we have had since I have had an account open with him a period of more than three years.- The Charter of the Scr. last year & the ft of wood pretty nearly brought our acct. to a balance excluding the purchase of paper last may amounting to $750: for this sum I gave him two bills on the treasr. One for $400 payable in six months and one for $350 payable in four months sight. Saturday April 4th. I heard a story this morning from Mr. French which surprised me much: which is • this, that the young king is to be deposed and the little son of Kinau to be regarded heir to the throne. He said the account came from high authority; but said if such a thing should be attempted there would be hard fighting.- This afternoon Cap. Allen called in and asked what was the meaning of this preparation 5 �LEVI VOLUME 12 for war he said there was a preparing of guns and amunition at the village, that he had seen two hundred guns put in readiness for something. • Sabbath, April 5th, 1829. Native service both in the morning was as fully attended as usual Mr. Clark preached in English as usual & in the afternoon he preached his 4th sermon in the native language.Monday April 6th. By invitation the following Captains together with Mr. Hunnewell took tea with USi viz Allen, of the Clarkson, Joy of the Rodman, Lawton, of the Leonidas, Daggett of the Stanton, Gifford, of the Euphrates.Attended in the evening the Mon. Con. prayer meeting. Tuesday 7th. I have been ill to day with diarroea, in the evening threatened with fever. Sent for Mr. Bingham, thinks I have symptoms of colera morbus gave me an emetic- which operated but gave no immediate relief. Wednesday 8th. Am better today but have been obliged to keep my bed. The King & Kaahumanu arrived from Mauii reed. letters from the br. at Lahaina and letters from Am. brought by the Trident. Thursday April 9th 1829.- Am considerably better today than yesterday & have been able to attend • to some business.Mr. Clark walked to the village to ascertain when the articles sent from Maui on board the Waverly can be landed. In the afternoon he went down again with the natives & attended to the landing of the sup. namely, 2 bbs. sugar, 1 of soap 1 of Indian meal 1 of Crackers forwarded from Nantucket, pr Ship Washington & dId. at Maui, also 20 boxes 80 rillS paper pr Ship Trident dId also at Lahaina. In the evening the king Kaahumanu & Boki took tea with Mr. Bingham Mr. Clark & I called over to salute them. They are all very launa I showed to Boki the papers drawn up by Mr. Richards containg. the agreement of the Missionaries and the chiefs respectig the Sch. Missionary Packet. He very readily placed his signature with those of the other chiefs, who have entered into the contract. Friday April 10th. Have been able to day to attend to my business as usuaLKaahumanu accompanied Mrs. Clark from the prayer meeting and took tea with USj though she was not well in health, she was very pleasant & made herself agreeable. • Early in the evening Cap. Stetson of the Ship Trident called. He related several anecdotes relative to the trial of Lieut PercivaL He was an important witness and he was occupied two days & a half or three days giving in his testimony. 6 �LEVI VOLUME 12 The King attended School today at Mr. Bingham's. Yesterday he sent for books for his people in order that they may attend to instruction. He wanted 40 hymnsj 50 Lukesj 50 Josephs and the spelling book 1st. • & 2nd. sheets. We feel more encouraged in regard to the King that we have at any time since he gave himself up to the influence of foreigners. One of his men told today that he has begun to pray by himself.A visit from Kuhia, Kamaunu, Paahana & Kanoa to converse upon the subject of religion. Saturday April 11 th 1828. To day I was asked by a native member of the church whether it was right to weep in prayer. He said that sometimes in prayer to God his heart would so overflow with love that he could not help weeping. Also in making confession of sin his heart would be so affected that he could not restrain his tears. He wished to know if this was right. I told him weeping for sin was a very proper expression of our sorrow for it & was therefore right. This evening a young man inquired whether it was duty to attend family worship in case he had been detained away from home till a late hour at night. Whether he should awake the family & attend prayers. The evening was very unfavorable for assembling, the wind blowing a gale & the dust flying in a very uncomfortable mannerj yet the meeting was not deserted a goodly number attended & appeared very serious.- • Sabbath April 12th 1829. A fuller congregation than usuaL The King and his train were present- both in the morning & afternoon. Bob was present at the afternoon service. Monday 13th. Kekuanaoa & Kuke called early in the evening to ask the meaning of several texts of scripture. While they were at the house a messenger came for the chiefs for Kuke to return as the class for inquiry respecting the meaning of scripture had assembled and Boki among the rest. Between 10 & 11 0' ck at night I had a visitor at the chamber who called in to tell a manao which was that he thought of the word of God and wished to be devoted to his service.- He said his views & feelings were changed from what they once were- formerly he had no thought respecting the things of his soul:the exhortation of God in his word to repent & tum to the way of righteousness he did not think were addressed to him but to others: now he felt that they were addressed to him. He had no wish to tum back but to go forward.- This was Kanoa, of the family of the priests.Cap. Allen sailed, to stop at Kauai, by him I wrote to Mr. Whitney & sent a few things. • Tuesday 14th. A visit from Kuke this evening who called to inquire the meaning of a passage of Scripture. viz. The leaven which a woman hid in three measures of meal till the whole was leavened. He was satisfied with the explanation. 7 �LEVI VOLUME 12 Thursday April 16th. Kaleohano called this evening to tell a manao:- viz. that it is his wish to hOclkaawale his uhane pau pu ma ke kino i ke Alma. • This man was formerly cold & unfriendly in his feeling towards the mission ~ kept aloof from us; but within a few years he has appeared friendly and when he has been at Honolulu has attended pretty constantly public worship: more recently he has appeared attentive & somewhat serious.Friday 17th. Went to Manoa this afternoon Mrs. Clark & Mrs. Chambn. rode in the waggon & Mr. C. &1 walked. On our return I walked aside with Mr. C. to look at our land which I gave up last fall to the care of Kahiole. He has put most of it under cultivation: but there appears to be a want of water. Saturday 18th. The conference this evening was more fully attended that usuaL Mr. Bingham was present. Four persons were examined in reference to being propounded for admission to the church viz. Two men & two women) Kaniua & Kapamaiulu- the wife of Kaluwahinenui & another woman. It was thought proper in order to ascertain the state of feeling) to propose that these who were desirous to be devoted to God & separated to his service should signify their desire. Those only were invited to offer • who had searched their own hearts) had thought much' upon the subject and were ready to make a full surrender of themselves. fifty seven persons offered their names) which were written down: more names would have been given in) but the evening was spent & it was thought that a sufficient expression had been given of the feelings of the meeting. I think that had there been time) and urgency employed very nearly all present would have given in their names. Sabbath April 19th 1829. The house was very full this morning. The King & Boh present) but sat at the further end of the house.- The usual place of the King.- the King also attended in the afternoon; but not Boh. The English service was quite as well attended as usual:- but that is not as well as it should be.Perhaps 30 persons were present- Mr. Hunnewell, Mrs. Charlton & Mrs. Taylor are the most constant attendants.In the Sabbath School I made a beginning with my class of a course of questions upon the Gospel of • Luke) commencing with the 1st. Chapter.- It is my wish to pursue the plan & to bring the whole school into the train. Monday 20th. The Anniversary examination commenced today.- The exhibition was confined to the 8 �LEVI VOLUME 12 Schools of Honolulu somewhat more than 1300 scholars were presented.- The King's class consisted of 75 scholars and that of Boki of 59. • The Schools from the other parts of the island will exhibit tomorrow. Kahananui & Kaukia called this evening to ask questions respecting certain passages of Scripture:-· The meaning of "throne" noho alii being the word introduced for it, one coined by the missionaries as there was none in the language definitely use d.- Course of Abia- the meaning of they wished to know.- A word spoken against the Holy Ghost- which hath never forgiveness and a word against the Son of man which may be forgiven.- All these subjects I endeavored to explain.Tuesday April 21st, 1829. Continuation of the examination- Schools from different parts of the island were presented. At the close of the examination as many of the writers as were furnished with slates were brought forward & exhibited on the Slate: among the number was the King and his attendants. after the exhibition a class of singers consisting of the King most of his attendants & a few others under the charge of Isaac Nick stood up and sang the native hymn, "Ke Akua hemolele" to the tune Sicilian,- At the close a prayer was offered by Mr. Bingham and the scholars dismissed.In the evening Aoaohema & his wife & Kaiana called up for religious conversation. • Aoaohema & his wife both expressed a wish to join the church.- They said they were sensible that Jesus was the only Savior- his favor their only security, and faith in him the only way of escape from the wrath to come.- I endeavored to state to them the evils of the heart & its deceitfulness & in view of the danger of being deceived the consequences of it, I advised them to search their heart to be sure they had repented & to cast themselves entirely upon the Savior & rely upon him only for salvation. Wednesday April 22nd, 1829. Mr. Mr. Bingham, Mr. Clark & myself met the teachers this morning at the meeting house. It being windy & the dust making it uncomfortable in the house, it was proposed to adjourn to the hale hooikaika mauka. On our way thither we called upon Kaahumanu & invited the attendance of some of the chiefs. the old lady though ill said she would go & she was accompanied by Opiia, Auhea & Kinau. We proposed a school to the teachers for their instruction, and the plan was acceded to. They are to assemble in 10 days &to receive instruction three months in reading writing & arithmetic- Exhortations • were made by some of us & by the chiefs & the exercises closed with prayer.- A few schools that arrived too late to be examined yesterday were presented today.The afternoon lecture was more fully attended than usuaL Four couple were united in marriage. 9 �LEVI VOLUME 12 April 23rd. Four schools that did not arrive in season to be examined on the first days were presented this morning. • This evening a visit from Kuke and Naaoa.- Kuke asked some questions respecting the passage in the sermon on the mount "Pomaikai lakou ke mo." He wished to know how it applied.- Whether it had reference to reconciling parties which were at varience and restoring harmony where there had been discord.- He asked me if I considered that he had not called upon me the two last evenings- the reason of his not coming was his having been engaged in an effort to bring about a reconciliation between a man and his wife who were at varience and he had affected his object. he wished to know if what he had done was right- he probably wished to know whether his had been a proper or an improper interferance. I told him that what he had done was very proper and that it was to efforts to restore peace and reconcile differences, when made in love to God & goodwill to the parties, that the blessing was annexed.- He said you do not know probably who these persons were- The were Boki & Liliha. He went to Boki first. Took him aside and talked with him and gained his assent to a reconciliation, this was the business of one evening; on the next he went to Liliha & conversed with her and persuaded her to return to her husband.- This looks to me like true Christian effort and an exhibition of the GospeL • Friday April 24th, 1829. Several vessels arrived from Lahaina, one of them the Zenas Coffin Cap. G.E Joy brought a letter from Dr. Judd, which gives the information that Mrs. Richards was confined on Tuesday the 21st- and has a daughter- is very comfortable. Saturday April 25th, 1829. The conference this evening was well attended. Four persons were conversed with respecting their religious experience. I was impressed by the relation which they gave of the exercises of their minds that the work which has been going on in this land is the Lord's and that all the good which has been done for this people has been effected through the instrumentality of his word. One woman said she was on board the Thaddeus at Kawaihae at the time of a religious meeting when the missionaries first arrived. She was pleased with the singing; but thought of nothing else. The chiefs gave them permission to stay and for a few days some attended to the first efforts of the missionaries to communicate instruction but they soon grew weary and neglected them.- She came to this place, the missionaries established public worship on the Sabbath- the bell was rung and she said to some of her • friends come let us go to the foreigners. She came to the house but it was only to see hear the singing and gratify her curiosity- gave no attention to what was said.- She visited the mission house, but not with a wish to get good- thus it was when the first sp. book was printed & it was proposed to her to attend to 10 �LEVI VOLUME 1Z instruction. She said she was an old woman & could not see- however she was induced to try and it was from the time of her effort to learn that she dates the dawning of the light in her mind, but not of her • attachment to the truth. Her mind became gradually enlightened and as light increased her sins became apparent, and her lost condition was obvious. She felt her need of a Savior and gave herself to him repenting of her sins & relying on him for salvation. She continued to be a sinner but she desired to forsake all sin and to follow Christ wholly. Another woman of less intelligence and not so clear views; but of apparent sincerity was questioned respecting her faith and feelings. She said she regarded Christ as her only Savior and him she desired to follow and lay herself at his feet. The relation of Kuhia was very interesting he had been a priest and a director in the worship of false gods.- Concerning himself and his party he said at the time of the arrival of the missionaries they had no regard or respect for them. Instead of loving, they hated them and did not believe their words;- Speaking of himself & party he said our practices were bad, we were drunkards, murderers, adulterers, thieves and robbers, injurious & querulous. This was our character; we had no desire for the things you made known to • us we rejected them and followed our own way.- we went with our king his will was our will, in the bad way we went.Some began to attend to instruction but he neglected it: however after a long time through the advice and exertions of his friends he began to attend to instruction Kahuhu & Ii were his teachers they told him what was right and what was wrong and charged him to follow the right.- By & by one of his teachers fell; but he followed the one who stood firm.- He was asked if he did not waver when one of his teachers felL He said no, because he had been told if his instructors turned to the evil way not to follow them to do evil but to persevere in the right way.- He had persevered from the time that the importance of the things of God had made an impression on his heart: he had repented and believed it was true repentance and faith perhaps, perhaps it was not: he could find no good in himsel,f one thing he knew, and that was that he loved the things of religion and desired them, but as to his being truly interested in them this he could not say. His heart was sinful God knew. It was his wish to perseve till death even though all others should forsake the right way. • A young man by the name of Paahana who has been employed a considerable in the printing office related his experience. When the first missionaries arrived he was young. He belonged to the king's train and went in the bad way. He thought about his body, and was not at all scrupulous as to the means of 11 �LEVI VOLUME 12 securing the gratification of his wishes & living in pleasure. He was with the King at Puuloa at the time he was accompanied by Mr. Bingham. Here he was intent upon his gratification to eat and to drink was his • grand business- when he pretended to attend upon instruction it was not to get good.- he saw and knew Mr. Bingham but he did not respect him. The Sabbath was externally observed but their thoughts & their hearts were wandering after their pleasures. He was induced at length to give more particular attention to instruction, but he did not learn because he wished to know his duty or to know the will of God,- He became a teacher himself and eventually the truth made an impression on his heart, he became acquainted with his sinfulness, perceived that the word of God is good and that he had violated it. Formerly he had no sense of sin but now he feels himself to be a sinner, and to obtain the salvation of his soul he has resolved shall be the business of life.Sabbath ApI. 28th 1829. Congregation much as usual today. Good attention given to the sermon. King present in the forenoon & afternoon. As a good many of the Ships have sailed the Eng. service was not as well attended as it has been some Sabbath's past. By a vessel from the windward I reed. a letter from Mr. Goodrich and one from Mr. Shepard. The latter • was dated at Kaawaloa. Mr. S. expected to be at Lahaina today. Mr. G. mentions that 10 or 12 persons have recently experienced religion and that a considerable number are inquiring.- Mr. Thurston I learn from Mr. S. letter is absent examining schools. Had a visit from inquirers in the evening.Monday ApI. 27th 1829. By the ship Harvest Cap. Edwards reed. a few communications from America, have notice of articles sent to New Bedford & Nantuck. some of those that had been at the Depos, of the former place have been shipped.Tuesday 28th. The Missionary Packet arrived this morning with Dr. Judd, and Mr. & Mrs. Shepard from MauL Kaahumanu's schooner sailed for KauaL In the afternoon Mr. Clark invited the brethren to meet to converse upon the expediency of his making a visit to Hilo to spend a few months there to afford assistance to Mr. Goodrich. It was the opinion of the • brethren that he had better go. Wednesday 29. Have been employed today in making preparation for the departure ofMr. Clark. Thursday 30th. Pretty soon after noon Mr. & Mrs. Clark took their leave and went on board the 12 �LEVI VOLUME 12 Schooner. We have taken possession of their vacated room. • By the Ship Cyrus a few articles have this day been reed. for the mission. A barrel of potash was lost overboard and is irrecoverably gone. It slipped out of the slings as the people were in the act of putting into the boat, off this port.Saturday May 2nd, 1829. The conference was crowded,- and a very great stillness & solemnity pervaded the meeting. Boki was present, and at the closed of the services went home with Mr. Bingham and declared his purpose of turning and of calling frequently to inquire respecting his duty.Several persons were examined in reference to being propounded for admission to the church. Sabbath May 3rd 1829. A fuller congregation than usuaL To our no small surprise & satisfaction the King took his seat in front of the pulpit, and when the time for singing arrived arose with others and performed a part in this part of the religious exercises. He was present both parts of the day and aided in the Singing.In the afternoon agreably to previous appointment the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered. Twenty four native members sat down with the mission family & participated in the solemn :. ordinance. This number included a Tahitian who has been at the islands some time & who is about to return to his native island, Kuke & his wife and Pupuhi.- Twelve persons were propounded for chh. membership. Monday May 4th, 1829. The Monthly Concert for the natives was more fully attended than I have ever known it to be before, the King was present & took part in the singing. This day commenced instructing a school of teachers.- The number who were present were so small that I thought it not best to arrange the School: But to wait till a greater number should be present. Tuesday 5th.- The School of teachers was called together this afternoon, and a respectable number being present I entered upon the business of arranging them in classes.- I formed Eleven classes averaging about 6 scholars to a class over which I placed 11 instructors. As the number of scholars increases I shall multiply teachers & perhaps make a different classification.Wednesday 6th. My School was more fully attended today than it was yesterday, and as I proposed to • attend to arithmetic I made a different classification and increased the number of teachers . The lecture was full this afternoon. Thursday May 7th 1829.- Agreeably to an invitation of Mr. Bingham inquirers met at his house this 13 �LEVI VOLUME 12 afternoon. About 70 persons called in the course of the time allotted for attending to them. Mrs. Bingham, Mrs. Judd & Miss Ward went to Manoa. They expect to remain there a few days. Mr. • Bingham went up at night. A small brig arrived late in the afternoon. We learn that Manuia has come down in her from the ** Coast of S.A. having lost the brig Ainoa, cast away on the coast.- The Brig Niu sailed this afternoon for Lahaina, thence she is bound for the Society islands, and carries back a Tahitian by the name of Praita, who arrived here some months ago in the same vesseL[Later note] ** This vessel has proved to be the Dhaulee [sic Dhaulle] Cap. Cole from Canton, and the brig Niu [Ainoa?] was dis masted in the China sea, and condemned at Macao. Friday 8th. The ship Howard anchored this morning and I reed. a letter from Mr. Albert Gardner agent in Nantucket advising me of 6 boxes of paper shipped on board said vesseL- Just as I had commenced school in the afternoon a note was handed me from the Cap. requesting me to send on board for them as they could not conveniently be landed in his boats. I went down having left the school in the care of Mr. Shepard, found the Captain and was informed by him that he wished to deliver the articles immediately as he should be glad to sail at evening.• I went immediately to the King and obtained the longboat of the Kamehameha and went off and obtained the boxes.Saturday May 9th. Conference crowded Two persons only examined, Kanoa & Kaihuhoho- We were gratified to see the Govr. present. Sabbath 10th. The Congregation today was much as it has been for a considerable time past. The king present but saw nothing of the Governor. The infant children ofMr. Shepard, Dr. Judd & Mr. Bingham were offered in baptism at the native service in the morning. Monday 11 tho Reed. from on board the brigantine Dhaulle, Capt. Cole from China 15 piculs of paper for printing, ordered by us. Tuesday 12th. Kepapala called this morng. and said something had recently place which had occasioned him a good deal of uneasiness. His brother brought home a fowl yesterday which he said he had purchased • for one quarter of a dollar. On account of its being one which he thought would soon lay eggs, he hid it in the house, in the evening it made its escape. This morning he searched for it and found it at the place of a foreigner. He claimed the fowl, the son of the foreigner did the same. Something of a dispute arose & the 14 �LEVI VOLUME 12 parties went before Boki- Kepapala was accused of stealing the fowl this he denied by saying his younger brother had bought it. As this brother of his was not present to be questioned, the settlement of the affair • was deferred till this brother should be present. Kepapala was grieved that his reputation should be exposed and immediately called up to give an explanation of the whole least is should be reported that he had been detected stealing ,and our hearts should be grieved at such a charge. Sabbath May 17th. A Schooner arrived this afternoon from the windward and at the close of the native service Jack Captain of the packet brought me a bundle of letters, among which was one from Mr. Clark, Mr. Goodrich & Mr. Richards. The Schr. was given up on the 15th to Nahienaena. Mr. Clark arrived at Hilo on Friday May 8th found all well at that station. Gov. Adams was there with 150 men to superintend the building of the meeting house & make preparations for a milLMonday May 18th, 1829. This forenoon three boxes of paper were reed. from on board the Ocean, Cap. Coffin. I also reed. two bundles from the Miss. Rooms containing pamphlets & publications and the Herald I. to Novr. No letters were reed. except one from Mr. Loomis dated July 25th 1828. Dr. Judd seems to be threatned with fever, & is so ill that I am obliged to take charge of his class of scholars.Wednesday May 29th. The Brig Chinchilla sailed this forenoon for Kailua. I sent a few articles and wrote to the brethren.Friday 22nd.- Dr. Judd continues ilL He seems to have a settled fever. Yesterday he had hopes that the fever had broken) but to day he appears to be more ilL Saturday 23rd. The Saturday evening meeting was as well attended as usual) two persons were examined in reference to being admitted hereafter to the church) one of them was Kahekili a woman descended from the Kings of Oahu.- We considered her formerly as an unfriendly person, very ignorant and of course very far from the Kingdom of heaven. She stated what her feelings were when she first went to the house of God.- They were those of very great fear which caused her to tremble and shake;- but from the time that she began to attend light broke gradually upon her mind) and she became established in the belief of the gospeL- She seemed greatly to admire the forbearance of God to sinners and to be astonished that the • rational creatures that he has made should rebel against him.- She said what has he done that they should sin against him- He gave them their existence, he gave them a body & a soul why should they requite him evil,- minamin.a ino,- the excess of regret that it should be so was her language.15 �LEVI VOLUME 12 Sabbath May 24th 1829. Nothing special in regard to the exercises of the day- Boki was present in the morning- slept some of the time;- the king was present and sung both parts of the day.• Monday 25th. The Dr. continues ill confined to his room & needs watchers I am obligedto take charge again of his classes of writing scholars.Wrote a new copy for them upon the tablet.The harbor & roads are now free of whaling Ship, the last having got under way this morning.Thursday May 28th 1829. About noon the Packet hove in sight. As soon as she came to anchor two of the brethren went down, having the School to take care of, I staid with my scholars. It was soon found that Mr. Richards & his family were on board. Mrs. Green's infant being sick it was thought unsafe for her to remain, and she was also desirous to avail herself of advice from the physician. She accompanied the family.- After coming up & saluting all the members of the station they concluded to take lodgings with us during their stay at the station. Friday 29. I have this day been putting up a partition in the front room for the accommodation ofMr. Richards & his family Mrs. Green lodges in the room partitioned off from the dining room. The effects of Mr. Richards, a bureau for Mrs. Bingham and one for Miss Ogden were landed, all except the latter were • drawn up. Saturday 30th. The conference was fully attended. Only one person was examined Kaihe with whose acct. of himself we were pleased. He was questioned respecting the commencement of his seriousness. He referred it to a time when he had been to Waialua to weigh sandalwood, in a vessel commanded by Capt. Little, Cap. 1. asked him if he was a missionary, he answered yes, Capt. 1. asked are you a great missionary he answered no I am a very small one. He was told "If you are a missionary you shall have nothing to eat. He said very well I have food to eat on shore. He fasted till the vessel got to anchor & he went on shore.This was the Sabbath. He mentioned also that one time after this being at Lahaina Mr. Butler turned out a glass of rum & offered it to him to drink, which he refused. He was then asked whether he was a missionary he answered in the affirmative Butler shook his fist in his face.But none of these things moved him. He persevered and stood firm and on account of his firmness • when others were turning back he was called kumu.- It seems that in this case the virulence & opposition of the enemey tended to strengthen the cause against which it was directed, and that the badness of his cause was made apparent by contrast with the cause of truth & righteousness. 16 �LEVI VOLUME 12 Monday June 1st) 1829. I called into the store ofMr. French this forenoon. An article copied from the Boston Recorder was handed me. The same having been originally printed in the Rochester Observer from • the pen ofMr. Loomis in which mention is made that the Jesuits now at these islands were invited here by the foreign residents and that no less a personage than the English Consul had a principal hand in it. Mr. Reynolds said when he first saw the article he was greatly provoked) and remarked if he were Mr. Charlton he would prosecute Mr. Loomis if it cost him all he was worth.- Mr. C. was present and immediately began to talk upon a high key- said he could not prosecute him: but if he was here he would shoot him dead upon he spot. Could not find language to express the indignation which glowed within) after laboring awhile for words he eased his almost bursting bosom) by rascal) scoundrel) vagabond) hireling of the missionary society- hanging would be to good for such fellows.- He expatiated freely on the character of some of the missionaries) but did not condemn them alL- Time would fail to put down all that his consulship thought fitto say against missionaries & missionary societies- and the injury that some of the missionaries here had attempted of do him but he said he thanked God they were not able to hurt him. He consoled himself that there is to be a day of retribution and then hypocrites & liars will meet their doom) Q just recompense of reward.- Mr. French and Mr. Reynolds both thought they had just occasion for '. complaint in consequence of the communications of the missionaries respecting the opposition of . foreigners- so that the people & their friends in America think of them as almost murderers.- I referred to the meeting respecting the kanawai and said I saw much anger & much opposition) on that occasion. Mr. R. said the foreigners were invited by Kalaimoku to attend) and that he expressed his approbation to see him come. He said he held his peace till he saw so much malice & spite displayed on the part of the mission that he could no longer forbear to speak.- A conversation was kept up for some time when it was put an end to by the Eng. ConsuPs calling for a glass of brandy. I was glad to get out of the circle as soon as I could do it without showing a disposition to flee) and I arose & departed. Tuesday June 9th 1829. Three native schooners arrived from Lahaina this morning, The Princess, Hoapili wahine) Kekauonohi) Keliiahonui came with her. They were met by Boki who had been drinking; and he said to the Princess do you kill Kaahumanu & all her family & take your brother for a husband) or you will not be king of these islands Kaahumanu will set up Kamehameha. If you & your brother marry and • have a child he will be the rightful heir to the kingdom. The princess replied) What you say is foolish.Boki took her by the ear to pull her along saying what did you come down here for; did you come down as a god to be worshipped?- He endeavored to separate her from her attendants in order to retain her into the 17 �LEVI VOLUME 12 house alone with the King; but Kekauonohi & Keliiahonui remained with her while some of her attendants run off to inform Hoapili wahine.- She however got out of the hands of the Governor and went to the • house of some of the other chiefs.- Kaahumanu was at Manoa at the time of her arrival but she came down in the course of the afternoon. Both Kaahumanu & and the princess called at the mission house towards evening and took tea at Mr. Bingham's. Wednesday June 10th 1829.- This afternoon we had the King & his sister, Kaahumanu, Hoapili wahine, Kekauonohi and Keliiahonui to tea with us. There appears to be quite a union of feeling of this company of chiefs. The King it is said, is not solicitous for the care of Boki, has said that he does not think of that Kahu, but chooses Kaahumanu. His conduct towards her of late has been very respectful and she is very much encouraged in regard to his being eventually lilo loa i ka pono. She thinks the Holy Spirit has been operating upon his heart.Monday June 22nd, 1829. The Paala(formerly Pakukai) arrived from Kauai and we were agreeably surprised at finding that Mr. & Mrs. Gulick & Miss Ogden were passengers together with Kaikioewa & Keaweamahi.- Mr. Hart also came up having finished what he had to do for Mr. Whitney.- Mr. & Mrs. Gulick have taken up their accommodations with Mr. Shepard, the continued illness of whose wife renders • it necessary that some assistance should be rendered to the family. Miss Ogden has taken up her accommodations with us, and will lodge with Mrs. Green in the chamber of the printing house for the present. Tuesday June 23rd, 1829. This morning Kaikioewa called upon us together with his wife Keaweamahi.- Mr. W. writes respecting the former that his mind is in an interesting state. Learned that a vessel was about to sail for Hawaii and I immediately set about getting something to send. Wrote a short letter to Mr. Ruggles and another to Mr. Clark in hope that the latter may find a conveyance soon across the island.- The object of dispatching a vessel to the windward is not declared, but I think it is to bring down some of the chiefs. The health of Dr. Judd is so far restored that he has taken to day the direction of the writing department in the School of Teachers. Mr. Richards is so ill that he has been obliged to discontinue his labors at revision & proof reading. His • complaint seems to be rheumatic and is attended with fever. Dr. Judd thinks the attack may hold him possibly a month. Wednesday June 24th. Mr. Gulick preached in the native language. The attendance was the same as 18 �LEVI VOLUME 12 usuaL Saturday June 27th. The conference was as fully attended as usuaL The Princess & Kaikioewa were • present: three persons were exd. in reference to being propounded at the next communion.Sabbath, June 28th. A very full congregation. The King, princess & quite a company of others male & female stood up at the time for singing & joined their voice with those of members of the mission family in the praise of God. The sight was one of interest and seemed to be viewed by the chiefs with great delight.Mr. Bingham preached from the subject of Esther's fasting with her maidens and of the fate of Haman, the Jew's enemy. The sermon was listened to with great attention. The Sabbath School has of late assumed a considerable interest, most of the chiefs & all the members of the church attend. The class which I superintend recite in one place and when the recitation is closed I ask questions for about half an hour upon the lesson:- in this part of the exercise the scholars seem to take a great interest. Tuesday June 30th. Having learned last evening that the Missionary Packet had been let to Mr. French to make a trip to Hilo & that she was to sail to day, I sat down to my pen to write to Mr. Clark in which employment I continued till nearly 12 o'ck. This morning I finished my letter to Mr. C. & wrote one to Mr. • Goodrich. As the schooner is to stop at Lahaina, I wrote hastily to Mr. Andrews. Mr. Richds. was not able to write having for a day or two past been more ill & for most of the time confined to his room & bed. Just· before night the Schr. left the harbor.Thursday July 2nd. Early this momg. the Pakii arrived and we soon learned that Hoapili had come down. Reed. letters from Mr. Andrews. Nothing particularly interesting had taken place of late at Lahaina. This morning the old meeting house was taken down: the work was commenced early & before 9 o'ck there was not a stick of the building standing.The Thursday conference for the natives or as it is called po aha was attended in the new school house erected just outside of the meeting house yard on the East. About 400 persons were present. This meeting is for those only who profess to be seeking the salvation of their souls. It was commenced about two years ago and was intended to take the place of the Conference of the Mission family and was instituted for the purpose of ascertaining the state of feeling in the church & to find out those who were desirous of • becoming church members. It has been constantly increasing and of late it has reed. a very great enlargement. All those who are members of this meeting would among some denominations be regarded proper subjects for baptism- They may be regarded as Catechumens.19 �LEVI VOLUME 12 Friday July 3rd, 1829. The new meeting house was this day dedicated. The building is upon the whole the best & most substantial one of the kind in the islands. It is 196 feet long and 61 broad. It has thirty two • large posst upon a side & as many small ones: a row of 15 posts passes through the middle of the house to support the ridge pole & a row of the same number on each side to support the roof. Fifteen beams cross horizontally passing the middle posts so as to be supported by the means of a shoulder spiked to the posts, & thus firmly sustaining the building: the foot of each rafter is secured by two knees spiked firmly to the timber which runs along the heads of the posts- these posts enter deep into the ground & the hole dug to receive them filled with stones to preserve the timber from rotting so that they may be expected to last a great while.There are four doors on each side & two at each end. The pulpit is on the east side situated equally distant from each end.- It is a very pretty piece of work is made of New Holland cedar & makes a very respectable appearance it is grounded upon a platform of boards & ascended by four steps. A ceiling in which is infixed a window forms the back, and the ceiling was ornamented with a tapestry of crimson satin hung with festoons- & the window of green. The Cushions of the seat & the desk are of crimson satin.The house which will contain as the people commonly set about 4000 was filled, and a great many of • the people well dressed and some of them elegantly. The King and his sister were clad in princely array and sat upon a sofa covered with crimson satin, placed in front of the pulpit facing the congregation,Kaahumanu, Hoapili , and his wife, Kaikioewa & his wife, Kekauluohe Kinau Kakauonohi and their husbands with other persons of distinction sat in different seats some directly in front & others a little removed to the right & left of the King & his sister. Boki & his wife sat, with their party near the front door far removed from the other chiefs. the members of the church were in general furnished with chairs & sat interspersed with the congregation but in situations not very distant from the speaker. Manuia acted as marshal & was active during the time of assembling in ordering the setting of the people. The King was escorted by his guards to the meeting house, & they sat in a row nearly in the centre of the building.The religious exercises were commenced by singing the 100 ps. to the Chant Cantata Domino-- Before this & as the first public act ever performed in the house the king arose from his seat & taking his stand upon the platform made a short address in which he declared that he gave this house which he had built to • God to be appropriated to his worship. That it was his wish that his people should worship & serve God, obey his laws & learn his word.After the introductory services were closed Mr. Bingham preached from Ps. 13 2. v. 7. ~ 13, 14, 15, 16, 20 �LEVI VOLUME 12 We will go into his tabernacles we will worship at his footstooL For the Lord hath chosen Zion he hath desired it for his habitation. This is my rest forever, here will I dwell: for I have desired it, I will abundantly • bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread. I will also clothe her priests with salvation and her saints shall shout aloud for joy". After the dedicatory prayer & while some of the family were distributing a hand bill printed for the occasion containing a versification of the first Psalm, the young princess arose and called the attention of the chiefs and people to the subject which had occupied the King's address at the opening of the services.She also referred to a declaration of the King made soon after he was invested with regal honors & power that the upright & faithful of the land should be his people, this purpose on the part of the King, had been resumed & was now declared to be his fixed desire that it should be enforced or accomplished. After the singing, much to my surprise & I believe equally so to most of those who were present, the King arose and with much propriety & effect offered a prayer, in which he anew devoted the house to God, acknowledging Him as his Sovereign & yielding his Kingdom to him praying for his help, for his teaching, declaring himself to be in connexion with those in whose behalf he supplicated mercy, a sinner, a great sinner & in need of mercy of pardon & cleansing. Praying also to be preserved from temptation & delivered from evil. • In his prayer he prayed for the different classes of his subjects for the missionaries & foreign residents in the islands and concluded in a very appropriate manner in ascribing to God the Kingdom & the power & the glory in the world everlasting.Saturday July 4th. Mr. Jones with his characteristic liberality & politeness sent us last evening a quarter of beef, leg of bacon, four bottles of fine pickles & a box of wine, as a treat in commemoration of our country's political birth.- The day has been specially noticed by the roar of artillery and a public dinner served at the Oahu Knight & Marini hotel to a participation of which the missionaries together with the principal chiefs were invited.- Three of the family attended- and most of all of the high chiefs.Kaahumanu had expressed her determination not to attend; but having a great & irresistible desire to make known in so public a place the sentiments of the King expressed yesterday at the dedication, she altered her mind & went. She asked permission to address the company & being assured of the perfect liberty she had to do so, she arose & stated in a few words what was the wish of the King and what was his manao, and • called upon Mr. Marini to interpret, this he pretended to do, but gave so unfaithful a translation of the sentiment that it would not be recognized by the side of a fair interpretation- The missionaries & most of the chiefs retired as early as they could with decency leave the company. The King remained longer after �LEVI VOLUME 12 they were gone an effort was made to make the King tell his manao. Some of consular dignity supposing • that were the King permitted to speak the real sentiments of his heart he would contradict what he had said yesterday: but in this the gentlemen were greatly mistaken for he declared fully that he had no other manao than that which Kaahumanu had expressed.In the evening the King & his sister & most of the chiefs took tea at Mr. Bingham's & passed the time very pleasantly in singing.The conference was this evening notwithstanding a meeting of the candidates just before dark very fully attended, it devolved on me to take the direction of the meeting as Mr. B. on account of a sprain could not comfortably walk.Kuke has given me some account of the movements of the Catholics which has considerably disturbed my mind. Sabbath July 5th. A full congregation & very interesting. In the afternoon the Sacrament of the Lords Supper was administered. About 60 including the mission family sat down. Of this number were 12 new members who were this day admitted & recd. Christian baptism. 14 more were propounded. Monday July 6. Mon. Concert. This afternoon Mr. & Mrs. Gulick took their leave of US a embarked in • the Pakukai for Kauai.At our concert meeting in the family had a very pleasant conversation respecting the King & the encouragement that we have to pray for his conversion. Tuesday July 7th. John Ii called this evening to relate an interview which he has this afternoon had with a woman who was formerly his scholar & who has joined the Catholics.- He took her aside & asked her manao respecting her present views of religion: she said she was now involved in the doctrine of the Catholics & had no wish to come back to uS.- He asked respecting the doctrines they taught she said they were good, that they tell them that they should repent, be humble keep the commandments of which independent of the decalogue there are about as many more.- Baptism she is taught secures the forgiveness of adam's sin & all sins committed previously to the administration of the ordinance. After this if one commits sin he must go the priest & confess & the confessor will pray & confer pardon. John told her that God alone had the power to forgive sin, and that the outward form was nothing without the • inward power of religion, that it was not confessing with the lips merely, & that the Kingdom of God comes not by outward show but that it is with in us.- He urged her to return to us: but she refused stating that she shall lose her soul if she should abandoned her profession.- It seems the Catholics teach that the �LEVI VOLUME 12 Crucifix which they bring into their worship is only a sign & of Christ just as a flag is the sign to a ship of • the nation to which it belongs.- End of Volume Twelve. 1829. Jan. Feb. • Mar. 21 Herald Boston Sh. Cadboro Simpson 8 Br. Becket Lawler Oahu 12 Wm.&Ann Swan London Smyrna Henry Boston 13 Waverly Robbins Oahu 27 Leonidas Lawton Bristol 28 Phenix 5 London 1350 N. Bedford 1300 Zone Bunker Nantucket 1700 Euphrates GiffordN. Bedford 1600 Coffin 6 Fred. AugustusEarl 7 Clarkson Allen Nantucket 2100 Rodman Joy N. Bedford 1700 9 Lima Andrews Nantucket 920 16 Fame Ramadel do 120 17 Hero Alley do 1700 Franklin Chase Ottley StanersLondon 21 Friends • Hammett 22 1400 Newpart Chester 750 do 750 N. London Mercury Albert Alexander Bunker Nantucket Superior Rice N. Bedford 800 1100 N. London 23 ---,._----- 1300 2200 �LEVI VOLUME 12 Loan Merchant Staunton Dagget Fair Haven Constitution Coffin Nantucket 1250 25 Wmt. &L. Pact. Briggs N. Bedford 1550 27 Seringapalam Richards 28 Rose Russel Nantucket 29 Almira Fisher Edgarton 2000 2 Wm. Rotch Tuckerman N. Bedford 1550 5 Jas. Colvin Maughn London 6 Brittannia Launton 23 • Ap. Edgarton London 400 1500 1550 do 750 70 1950 (On reverse side of "A"). Reasons in my mind for selling, disposing or bestowing the Missionary Packet.Cost of sailing. • Cost of keeping her in repair. Care and anxiety to the Agent. All things taken into account would be a great as disadvantage as having no vessel at alL- The cost take an average of 10 years might be as great to the mission as it would cost for charter in case we had no vesseL~ Disposing of her therefore in the manner we have must be a gain even if we realize but half of what we anticipate.- .~ 2,4 � 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 Chamberlain (Levi) 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 Chamberlain, Levi - Journal - Volume 0012 - 1829.02.27 - 1829.07.07 Description An account of the resource Typescript Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1829.02.27 - 1829.07.07 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/e9b3b491734d8a8eb922bae81ee40329.pdf ca8c4e2b5cddd9ea9935aa685b50baf7 PDF Text Text LEVI VOLUME 13 "b Volume XIII • July 9, 1129 ~ February 2, 1830 • Thursday July 9th, 1829. After the close of my school I went to another part of the house where a company of inquirers had assembled & who were waiting to be conversed with respecting their spiritual concerns. Mr. Bingham was engaged with another company who were desirous of being admitted to this meeting. (poaha) He inquires into the state of their feelings interrogates them respecting their motives & intentions, their knowledge & purpose of obedience;- If they are able to give satisfactory answers, or appear to be sincerely desirous to become acquainted with, & to do the will of God, their names are taken down, & they are received as members.Several of those with whom I conversed appeared very well. One in particular interested my feelings with the answers which she gave to the questions "Is repentance, and prayer salvation? "Will baptism secure eternallife?"- To the first she replied it is that by which we show our sorrow for sin and obtain comfort to our souls. To the second she gave answer It is not by baptism with water that we are saved. If I should be baptised with water and not be baptised with the Holy Spirit, I could not be saved: but if • baptised with the Holy Spirit & should not be baptised with water I should be saved. She seemed fully to understand that baptism & the Lord Supper are an ordinance of Christ & that it is proper to yield obedience to all his requirements.- The conversation & examination was continued until sun set. In the evening three or four persons came in with whom I had a pleasand conversation. Two of them were from Kalauao, One of whom had called upon me before & appeared very serious:- the other I had not conversed with before:- but I was very much interested in him. He appeared to have a pretty good knowledge of the doctrines of the Gospel, & some acquaintance with his own heart.- He has been under serious impressions about three years and says has lived in the practice of secret prayer.Friday July 10th, 1829. Mr. Hart commenced putting up writing benches in the school house; of which it is contemplated to have twenty. The boards were purchased with the residue of a fund created soon after the arrival of the first missionaries for the support & education of Orphan children. The original plan of a school in the mission family was abandoned and a balance of cash remained which was held to be applied • in some manner that would answer the intention of the donors. The fitting up of a school house which has recently been built by direction of Kaahumanu was thought to present an object more suitable than any that would be likely to present hereafter & the money was accordingly applied. Monday July 13. A small schooner sailed this evening for Kauai, I wrote to Mr. Gulick. 1 �LEVI VOLUME 13 Tuesday 14th. Mr. Hart has commenced working upon the roof of the old mission house to cut out a space for constructing a room to project from the roof even with the plate. The room when finished is for • the accommodation of Miss Ward. The press has been set a going again after lying still 3 weeks. Mr. Shepard having sufficiently recovered to resume his labors in the office) and Mr. Richards to do something at revising & reviewing copy.Wednesday July 15th 1829. Governor Adams arrived in his schooner from Hawaii) he attended the meeting this afternoon & was present at Our family prayer meeting) and by request gave a short statement of his feelings. He said that formerly he was under the control of his appetites & passions and though he sometimes attended on the instructions of the missionaries it was not to that he gave his heart. But it is now his desire to attend to the salvation of his souL The word of God he believes to be true and its guidance he wishes to follow) and to become a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ.- Mr. Bishop speaks of him in a very favorable manner and cherishes a strong hope of his being a Christian.He had recently returned from Hilo) where he had been with three or four hundred of his people employed in building a meeting house. The frame was completed) but owing to ill health he left sooner than he had contemplated & the thatching of the building was assigned to the people of Puna: and it is .• hoped that the work will all be completed in a few weeks. He left Hilo on the 22nd. of June. Mr. Clark & Mr. Goodrich wrote by him but it was not known then that he designed to visit this place soon. News has been reed. through Mr. Bishop & Mrs. Thurston that the confinement of Mrs. Ruggles occurred a day or two before the sailing of the schooner. Friday July 17th 1829. This has been a day to myself & companion of very extraordinary interest by being the birth day of a son. At 35 minutes past 10 o)clock this morning the much looked for moment arrived when a little immortal opened its eyes upon the light and for the first time drew the vital air. We rejoiced to see that it was perfect in its members & that it appeared to be strong & in health. The mother was carried through the trial of bearing her first born in great mercy & in comfort far beyond her fears. Everlasting thanks are due to our covenant God- May we not forget our obligations nor fail to render unto the Lord the glory due unto his name.- The infant weighed 7 lb & 6 ounces.Saturday July 18. I was not able to attend the Saturday evening conference only one person was • examined. Mrs. Green is so ill that she is obliged to keep her chamber. She is threatened with a fever.- Mr. Shepard has had a relapse and the Dr. thinks he has a settled fever.2 �LEVI VOLUME 13 Sabbath July 19. The new circumstances in which I am placed have produced new & peculiar feelings.- I was kept from meeting in the forenoon & from the Sabbath school in the afternoon though I • attended the evening service. Monday July 20th 1829. The quarterly examination of schools took place today I was able to be present only about 2 hours in the forenoon.Kinau confined this forenoonThe Govrs. (Adams) schooner sailed this afternoon for Hawaii. I wrote a hasty letter to Messrs. Thurston & Bishop. Tuesday 21. Mr. Babcock has worked today in the office correcting the types for a form of Exodus.Mr. Richards is desirous to go on with his work; but he fears that Mr. B. is not to be depended on.The school of teachers was dismissed for a short vacation. Wednesday 22. Mr. Richards has had an attack of the rheumatism again today and we fear he is going to have a relapse. Saturday Augt. 1st, 1829. Mrs. Green has been called to a severe trial in parting with her little Beriah. It has been a great sufferer for many months, and of late has required much attention. This afternoon it .• breathed its last in its fond mothers arms. The afflictive dispensation is rendered severe in consequence of the absence of its father. Sabbath Augt. 2nd. 1829. I met the Sabbath School scholars the first time for two weeks.- I attention to my family has been so much required since the confinement of Mrs. C. that I have been obliged to absent myself. Monday Augt. 3rd. This afternoon the funeral of little Beriah Green was attended. The families met in the chamber over the Printing office where Mrs. G. has made her stay for about six weeks. Two prayers were offered. Three hymns sung & remarks made afterwards it was followed to the grave prepared for it in the little enclosure in the Church yard. Wednesday 5th. Resumed my school this afternoon.- The Scholars are few. Thursday 6th. The Lahaina chiefs or part of them left this day. The parting was an interesting oneOne of the vessels the Pakii which sailed with the chiefs attendants is bound to Hilo. Hoapili is willing that • Mr. Clark & family should come down passengers. I have written to Mrs. C. to that effect. A few days ago Mr. Hunnewell's store was entered during the hours of night & goods to the value of about three hundred dollars stolen. Before breakfast next morning the thieves were detected & most of the 3 �LEVI VOLUME 13 good recovered. The thieves were three natives one of them an old offender. They entered the house by pulling away the thatching above the lanai on the back of the house. They made a hole through the kapa • placed as a ceiling and by the hole descended into the store and then unbarred the door & carried off such goods as they could handily take.- The Governor has requested the foreigners to state to him in writing what punishment they think ought to be inflicted upon them. And they have drawn up a petition to be presented to him praying that measures be taken to secure their property from depredation, and that these men be punished according to their crime without specifying the exact kind, though they referred to the punishment inflicted in America & England upon the crime of housebreaking. Saturday August 8th. 1829. Kaahumanu told Mr. Richards this evening that she has recently called upon Manini to tell him to stop conducting Catholic worship.What the Catholics are doing has troubled her very much and she has felt it her duty to do something to put a stop to their operations. Just as the Chiefs were about to embark for Maui day before yesterdayshe said to Hoapili I have a subject of very great importance about which I want your opinion:- It is the proceedings of the Catholics here.- Hoapili concurred with her that something ought to be done. The • King who was present- joined in saying that Kaahumanu was right and said aniani lila kanaka a pau ilaila. It was in consequence of this conversation that Kaahumanu resolved to call upon Manini.- Previously however to going to him she called upon Mr. Bingham to ask his advice Mr. B. sent over for Mr. Richards & myself.- I was out and did not know of it till it was told me this evening by Mr. Richards.- She was advised to consider well what she intended to do and to be well assured that if she undertook anything she could carry it through as she would have a strong opposition to encounter. She said she was able to carry it through.- After this she went to Manini- and said I have come to win you over to our way of worship, you say there is one God come with us then & let us have but one place of worship.- Manini objected to this by saying that he worshipped God as he is worshipped in his Country. She said do not assemble the people and do not baptise them. He ae'd to her & was very obsequious. She said tell those French Catholics to stop convening the people and forbid them to baptise. He said I have nothing to do with them they act independently of me. After this she had an interview with Boki & told him that she had called upon Manini to put a stop to • the Catholic's holding meeting. He enquired whether she had been to the Priests. She said no, that is for you- Go & tell them to stop their holding meetings & baptising the people and warn them that if they do not desist they will be sent away from the islands.4 �LEVI VOLUME 13 Sabbath Augt. 9 1829. Native service was as fully attended as usuaL Boki was present both parst of the day. My Sabbath School is not as fully attended as it was some time ago. • Monday Augt. 10. Mr. Hunnewell told Mr. Richards this morning that a guard of soldiers was placed at the gate of Mr. Manini yesterday and at the establishment of the other Catolics probably to prevent the natives attending their worship. It seems that the report is that the missionaries have done this. Sabbath Augt. 16th. This morning our child was baptised by the name of Warren Fay the ceremony was performed by Mr. Bingham. A native member of the church by the name of Ehu presented two children one abut six years of age the other about a year & a half or two. Tuesday 18th. Gave to Mr. Jones the register of the Schooner Missionary Packet for which he gave me a recipt which I inclosed in a letter to Henry HilL Mr. Richards and I appeared before Mr. Jones to testify on oath to the truth of certain statements which we have made out & subscribed, respecting the conduct of Lt. Percival agreeably to the suggestions of the Prudential Com. Mr. Bingham not having completed his communication on the subject when we went down, did not call upon the consul at so early an hour, he appeared before him however in the course of the afternoon and took oath to the truth of statements which he had made.- • Wednesday Augt. 19th 1829. All the families of the station took tea at Mr. Bingham's & spent the evening in a religious manner. Govr. Adams happened in while we were at tea & was invited to take a seat. He informed us that he shall sail tomorrow for Hawaii. Thursday Augt. 20. Mr. Richards & family who have been at this station ever since the 28th of May took passage in the Missy. Packet for their station, they are accompanied by Miss Ogden whom they have invited to reside in their family. Mrs. Green who accompanied Mr. & Mrs. Richards from Lahaina stops at this place as she expects the return of her husband shortly from the N.W. Coast.- Kekauonohi & Keliiahonui returned in the Packet to Lahaina. Governor Adams also sailed in his own schr. for Hawaii. I wrote a hasty letter to Mr. Bishop. Friday Augt. 21st. 1829. Mr. Bingham went with his family to Manoa.- In consequence of over exertion in making out a statement of facts respecting Lt. Percival's conduct &c. he has brought on the pain in the side again; and he feels it necessary to relax a little.- • I was sent for to go to the hale hooikaika recently built for the accommodation of the men. Several hundred person had assembled I opened the meeting by singing & hymn & offering a prayer. At the close of which I made a short address & then called upon Laanui to make remarks. He made a long speech 5 �LEVI VOLUME 13 respecting the halawai & concluded the services with prayer.By the Waverly which arrived in the afternoon from Lahaina I reed. a letter from Mr. Andrews in • which he mentions some unfavorable appearance in the Princess. Hope that Mr. Richards will exert a good influence over her on his return. Sabbath Augt. 23rd. The infant son of Kinau was offered in baptism by Keaweamahi who in connexion with Kaikioewa has adopted it as her own child. The parents & the guardians came forward at the presentation of the child & were all addressed at the administration of the ordinance.Monday August 24th 1829.- Kaikioewa & his wife left this evening in the Waverly for Kauai. They . dined at Mr. Bingham's in company with Kaahumanu.Wednesday 26th. By invitation had the company of Auhea & her husband & Kinau & her husband to tea this evening.Monday Augt 31st. The New York sailed for Kailua, I wrote a short letter to Mr. Thurston & another to Mr. Ruggles.The Pulaholaho sailed for Lahaina. I wrote hastily to Mr. Richards. Wednesday Sept. 2nd. The Ship Stanton, Cap. Dagget sailed directly for America, by her sent two .• letters.- From Capt. Dagget received a barrel of flour which he very kindly & generously presented us from the stores which he had reserved for the Ship, having immediately on his arrival sold all the provisions he had to dispose of.- We esteems it as a great favor that he should give us a barrel of flour as all the families of this station are almost entirely destitute both of flour & bread and there is nothing of the kind for sale in the place that we can command unless we should choose to purchase bread of a baker at the prices of 12 1/2 cts. for a small loaf. Thursday Sept. 3rd. Learned from Kuke this afternoon, that Boki has applied to him for admission to the meeting called poaha.- Those who enter this meeting are required to abstain from every kind of immorality, & they profess to seek as their great concern the salvation of the souL I do not know whether he will immediately gain admission. I should judge from what his conduct has been for a few months past, that he will be required to wait a season before admittance in order to his giving evidence of a sincere desire totum.- • Tuesday Sept. 8th. By the native Schr. Pakii which arrived this morning from Maui, we had the happiness to welcome to this station Mr. & Mrs. Clark who have been aiding Mr. Goodrich at Hilo, they left the latter place on Wednesday last.- With them came down Mr. Ruggles & family from Lahaina, 6 �LEVI VOLUME 13 where they had been a few days on their way from Kailua, Mr. Ruggles is on a tour for his health.Wednesday 9th.- Mr. Clark having concluded to take up his residence in Mr. Ellis house has been • removing his effects there; and Mr. Shepard has been moving his to the Stone house and we ours from the room in the stone house which they before occupied to make room for him. Mrs. Green goes in with Mr. Clark & Mr. & Mrs. Ruggles take accommodations in the same house. The Brig Kamehameha sailed for Kauai & Mr. Ruggles took passage in her to pay a visit to Mr. Whitney. I was so engaged that I was not able to write.Thursday Sept. 10th. The Waverly sailed for Lahaina & Kailua. Wrote to Mr. Andrews & Mr. Richards & sent Miss Ogdens effects recently reed. from Kauai.- Mrs. Chamberlain & I have taken our lodgings over the new printing office again. We take our meals at Mr. Shepards table as we did formerly at Mr. Clark's. We hope by & by to set a table of our own. Saturday Sept. 12th. About 3 o'ck this morning we were awaked by a messenger from the chiefs with the notice that OpUa our firm & unwavering friend was at the point of death. I dressed myself immediately & went over to her house. She had been removed to the house of Auhea and thither I repaired. Mr. Bingham, Dr. Judd & Mr. Clark were there together with all the Chiefs.- Opiia was struggling and with a • plaintive voice manifesting her distress. She did not appear sensible and was not able to speak intelligibly except that she once called to her husband by name but did not seem to notice his reply;- When I first went in her pulse did not beat; but some time after she seemed to revive a little, and her pulse resumed its motion- The pulsation however was of short continuance, it ceased to act again, & again she appeared to be in the agonies of death.- A tea spoon full of water was put into her mouth: but she refused to take a second; and soon seemed to be in greater distress, shortly after she uttered something in a very inarticulate manner which was understood by those about her to be a desire to be lifted up. She was raised up a little and almost immediately she breathed her last. Wailing commenced by the people around the doors & outside of the house as soon as it was whispered that her spirit had departed.- Prayer was soon proposed by Mr. Bingham and the wailing was forbidden till it should close. Her disease is supposed to have been an affection of the liver.Sabbath Sept. 13th. 1829. Mr. Clark preached in the morning in the native language; he also preached • in English to the mission family and a very few foreigners, who assembled at the ringing of the bell in the meeting house, soon after the close of the native service.The funeral of Opiia was attended this afternoon, the chiefs, a large number of natives & many of the 7 �LEVI VOLUME 13 foreign residents assembled at the house of Auhea where the corpese lay inclosed in a richly ornamented coffin covered with crimson velvet. Her name marked upon it and age Viz L Piia AE 37.- About a • quarter before five the procession moved towards the meeting house. The mourners followed the corpse, after them the chiefs & native members of the church behind them the missionaries of this station and the foreign residents & Visitants. On arriving at the church the coffin was placed in front of the pulpit. The exercises commenced by singing the funeral hymn to the tune of Old hundred. After the prayer a translation of the ode the Dying Christian was sung, and afterward Mr. Bingham preached from Luke 2nd.- 29 & 30 "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace," &c.- The character of a servant of God was described & applied to the deceased and what is ment by the expression "depart in peace" explained.- A short character of the deceased was drawn, in which she was represented an early friend of the missionaries and one of the first to embrace the Gospel & having felt its power herself as desirous of imparting of its blessings to others.- She was one of the first to establish the female prayer meeting.- A decided friend to good order & good morals and one who had to the utmost of her power endeavored to promote them among her people & the people of the island as far as she had influence & authority.- At the close of the services the procession moved back to the house in the order in which it came to the Ch. • We were disappointed that the body was not immediately conveyed to the place where it was to be deposited: Which was in the Sepulchre built for the remains of the King & Queen who died in England. The reason assigned by the Chiefs was that there were so many people around who would press about the door that they chose to defer the interment till night when the people should have dispersed- Mr. Bingham recommended its immediate interment as the missionaries & members of the church were all present. The Chiefs consented to convey it to the cemetery, and having commanded all the people to leave the house & the enclosure, the corpse was conveyed to the place where it was to be interred. It was borne mostly by members of the Chh. and followed by the principal chiefs & members of the mission family. It was quite dark before we returned. Monday September 14th 1829. I understand that the Chiefs build a stone enclosure within the house for the remains of Opiia ie. the grave in which the coffin is to be put is to be laid up around the side with stone & lime. • ~- This evening all the families of the station took tea at Mr. Bingham's, Capt. A.D. Bunker & Mr. Hunnewell were among the company. Wednesday, Sept. 16th. 1829. The Ship Houqua Capt. Wm. Blanchard, from Boston, arrived this 8 �LEVI VOLUME 13 moming.- She sailed, I think, on the 10th of March.- brought many letters & 62 packages &c. of supplies. She stopped at Lahaina and the brethren had an opportunity of taking out their letters & • publications.- We have the notice that Mr. Stewart was to come out to the Coast of S.A. in the U.S. ship of War Gurrieur, Capt. Thompson, and the notice also of the sailing of that ship from Norfo1k.- He expects to visit the islands in the sloop of War Vincennes- The notice of the sailing of that vessel from Callao for the Soc. Islas. & these islands was rec. here by the brig. Two friends which arrived last week. The Vincennes may of course be expected at these islands before long. The news from America is upon the whole cheering.- Mr. Anderson was absent to Greece and Mr. Evarts was at Washington where he had gone to plead the cause of the indians, and to try to save them from utter extermination. Thursday Sept. 17. The Houqua was towed into the harbor this morning: u but it was not convenient for the master to land our supplies.Saturday Sept. 19th. A part of the supplies by the Houqua were landed this forenoon. I applied to some of my scholars in arithmetic to assist in getting them up, about a dozen very readily volunteered their services and we drew up all that were landed with a great deal of ease. '. Sabbath March [Sept.???] 20th. 1829. This has been a very interesting day to us a11,- particularly to Mr. & Mrs. Clark who have had a daughter born to them.The native service in the morning was as well attended as usuaL In the afternoon the Lord's Supper was administered and the candidates fourteen in number who were propounded at the last communion were admitted to the Chh.- The season was solemn & impressive- At the close of the services nine new candidates were propounded for admission at the next communion.- Four children were offered in baptism. The service was long and it was almost dark before it closed.TI-lUrsday [lv1onday?] Sept. 21. By an arrival from the N.W. Coast coast this morning, learned that a Brig was not long since cast away at the mouth of the Columbia River and that all her crew were massacred by the natives. The Owhyhee and Convoy were at Columbia river, the Volunteer had been heard from, but nothing particular was stated concerning her.Hinau applied to me this afternoon for admission to the poaha meeting; but I did not take upon myself • the responsibility of entering him. I told him what vihere the qualifications and advised him to search his heart and see that his intentions were right.Tuesday Sept. 22nd 1829. Some more of our goods were landed this afternoon from the Houqua. I recd. 9 �LEVI VOLUME 13 notice of it in such a way that I supposed that the whole were landed, and I made a great muster of the school of teachers to assist me in getting them UPi but 101 when we arrived at the beach we found but six • packages landed. These we got up very speedily.During the day & evening four persons have called upon me to converse about their spiritual concerns, to make known their wish to devote themselves entirely to the Lord, I spent some time in conversing with each.Sept. 2Jrd. The Ship Herald Capt. Hammett arrived this day from the N. West Coast and was the bearer of a large packet of letters from Mr. Green, who was left on the 14th ult. at Tum Cass on board the Ship Volunteer.- The Volunteer was bound down the coast and it is expected that she will be absent five or six weeks longer. This evening all the members of the station recd. an invitation to sup with the King at his new house which he enters for the first time. Thursday Sept. 24. The people have been paying in a tax to the King on the opening of his new house: upwards of 1000 dolls, have been collected. Kaahumanu gave each of the missionaries a dollar to pay in. Towards evening all who were able walked to the house and paid our tribute Kaahumanu & her two • grandchildren went at the same time. Friday Sept. 25th. 1829. The Pakii sailed for Lahaina. Hoapili wahine & her company took passage. Monday 28th. The residue of our supplies were this day landed from the Houqua.Tuesday 29. Learned that the two Consuls called upon Kaahumanu- The American to make complaint to Kaahumanu because a domestic of his had been stopped by a member of the Church for bearing a burden on the Sabbath. I say a burden I do not know how much nor what kind- nor whether the man was detained or anything more than reproved- The latter I believe was the fact.Sabbath October 4th.- By letter recd. this day by Mr. Bingham from Mr. Richards it has been communicated that a member of the church Kalaimoku, had been suspended from Communion on account of improper conduct while at this place. A meeting of the Ch. was held at Lahaina immediately on her return from this place and the church were unanimous in the decision to suspend her from Com. unless she could clear herself from the charges brot against her- She confessed all but that brot against her for • adultery- this she positively denied. She however justified the chh. in the course they had taken with her.Monday Octr. 5th. 1829. On Saturday the English Consul had a cow shot in consequence of having 10 �LEVI VOLUME 13 entered the enclosure of Manoa.- It appears that the cow had been mischievous- often- that in this instance she had bE;;en fired upon in the field- had escaped from the enclosure & was pursued and shot in • the Common.- The consul was greatly enraged- went to the chiefs to complain & desired liberty to punish the man who had shot the cow. This permission he did not gain: but he went in pursuit of the man- found him and having thrown a rope around his neck undertook to bring him along. The consul on horse back & the man on foot: the man not being able to keep up fell & the inhuman monster dragged him it is said some distance along the ground.- Mills cut the rope & thus saved him probably from being killed.This day the consul stuck up a notification- or a notification was stuck up requiring or requesting the attendance of all British subjects in the place at the office of his B.M.ConsuL- The result was that a petition was drawn up addressed to the B. Consul & signed by sixty two persons fourteen of whom made their mark- requesting the consul to use his endeavors with the Sandwich island government to get the security of their lives & property as in consequence of recent outrages they could not look upon either as safe. Tuesday Oct. 6, 1829. The Chinchilla sailed for Kauai sent a box and the letters & publications for the • station. Calling in at the store of Mr. Reynolds I fell in company with the proprietor of the store & some others and was shown the statements in the Herald respecting the conduct of Capt. Blinn. Here I was obliged to hear a long discussion of the injustice done to Cap. Blinn- and to hear a great many things from Consul Charlton & Mr. R. too many to be written at the present time. Wednesday Octr. 7 1829. There has been an ahaolelo of the Chiefs this day to consult respecting the paper signed by British subjects & presented by the consuL Mr. Bingham invited to be present- Annual Meeting of the Am. Board in Albany. The serious people of the place assembled this evening for prayer on account of its being the anniversary of the meeting of the Board. Friday Octr. 9th. The Chiefs in council having made out an answer to the letter of the consul handed to Mr Bingham to be translated, having accomplished it, the document was handed back to Kaahumanu in • order to get the King's signature. The Packet returned to Lahaina I sent what things I could put up for the Station. The Waverly & Gov. Adams schooner sailed for Hawaii- The Gov. who has been a week or two at 11 �LEVI VOLUME 13 this place returned. This evening had the Company of Capt. Wm. Blanchard, Mr. Hunnewell & Capt. Russel to tea. • Tuesday Octr. 13. This morning the Brig Active Cap. Cotting from the N.W. Coast arrived, having stopped at Lahaina he brought passengers from thence Mr. Bishop and family. Mr. B. had been about a week at Lahaina having left Kailua to come to this place for the purpose of superintending the printing of Genesis which he in connexion with Mr. Thurston has been translating. Arrived the U.S. Sloop of War Vincennes during the afternoon Mr. Stewart came on shore and with the 3rd lieutenant called at the mission house. He was the bearer of letters for most of the members of the mission. The V. stopped at Hilo and was detained there about 10 days during that time Mr. S. & several officers of the ship visited the volcanoe- The ship is expected to remain at this port till the first of November.Wednesday Octr. 14 1829. The Vincennes was brought into the harbor, and between the hours of 12 & 1 o'ck the captain and officers were introduced to the King & chiefs. Boki was not present at the introduction. Before the company separated however he entered but not like the other chiefs in official garments. The captain was not pleased with this informality of the Governor and regarded it as a slight. • The Captain had addressed an introductory letter to the chiefs couched in very respectful language after a translation of it had been read, he presented and read the letter of the President to this government which was translated by Mr. Bingham. After this the presents from the Prest. were laid before the King for which the King expressed his thanks.- The Company now dispersed.Friday 16th. Invited Mr. Stewart to take tea, he came and with him three of the officers of the Vincennes. We spent a very pleasant evening. Saturday Octr. 17 1829. At 10 o'ck Mr. Bishop Mr. Shepard & myself walked to the village to call upon Capt. Finch on board the Vincennes in return for his call upon us yesterday. The boat was approaching the wharf for us when we reached the shore.- We went on board were introduced below by Mr. Stewart. Some strangers were on board and in consequence we missed an interview with the Commander. We however were introduced into his cabin. We remained on board till half past 11 and then took our leave.Sabbath 18th. At the native service this morning Cap. Finch Lt. Striblen & a number of the officers & • midshipmen of the Vincennes were present.- At the English service conducted by Mr. Clark Lt. Striblen & Mr. Stewart only attended. Monday 19. Examination of the Schools of Honolulu. I took very little part in the exercises as I had 12 �LEVI VOLUME 13 secular business to attend to.- In the afternoon Capt. Finch Mr. Stewart & quite a company of officers from the Vincennes were present and seemed gratified with the performances of the natives. Capt. E • expressed his gratification in a public manner Mr. Stewart made a short address which was interpreted by Mr. Bingham. Another examination more general of all the schools is appointed by order of the chiefs to take place 10 days hence. In the evening all the members of the station except Mrs. Green met at the house of Mr. Bingham in company with Capt. Finch, Mr. Stewart and a number of the officers of the Vincennes and enjoyed a Social Cup of tea & spent the evening in friendly conversation. Tuesday Octr 20th 1829. Mr. Stewart in company with three gentlemen from the Vincennes embarked this forenoon in the little Schr. New York for Lahaina with permission to be absent 10 days. A request goes up for the Princess to come down & the New York is to go on to Hawaii to bring down Gov Adams & the Chiefs at Kaawaloa. Mr. Ruggles desired a meeting of the brethren of the station to advise respecting the course he ought to pursue in consequence of the medical advice which has been given him by the concurrent opinion of Dr. • Judd & the Surgeon of the Vincennes expressed to him Viz. that a voyage or a return to his native land was essential to his restoration to health.- We gave our advice that his duty required him to make preparations for a voyage and that in the mean time he should watch the indications of providence as to the precise course he ought to pursue whether a voyage on these seas or an embarkation with his family for his native shores.This evening enjoyed the Company of Capt. Arthur of the Sarah & Mr. Hunnewell to take tea & spend the evening. A small Schooner sailed for Kauai this afternoon by which I sent 1 bb1. flour and letters. Friday Octr. 23rd 1829. This day we have had a bullock slain. I have been all day laboriously employed overseeing various things about the work dividing the beef, taking care of my own share and cleaning the tripe. Ehu the faithful superintendent for the building of my house has this day levelled the ground floor and • spread down the mats. Sabbath 25. The musician by the arrangement ofMr. Striblin attended meeting (native) with their instruments to perform a part in the exercises of the morning. They performed three pieces and greatly 13 �LEVI VOLUME 13 attracted the attention of the natives. A greater number of foreigners were present at the English service than is usual. The exercises were • conducted by Mr. Clark. Monday 26th. Separated this morning from Mr. Shepard's family with which we have been connected since the return of Mr. Clark from Hilo, and began under a little lanai covered with rushes to cook by ourselves. Our bed is still in the chamber but we take our meals in the native house but we shall as soon as convenient take up our permanent residence in the native house. Tuesday Octr. 27th, 1829. Mr. Bingham Mr. Clark, Dr. Judd & myself have made an excursion to the mountain to day- We passed through the valley of Pahoa and ascended a low ridge which conducted us to a table land at an elevation of two or three thousand feet enclosed by the mountains on all sides except one- a very pleasant place and were it easy of access might be made the scite of an establishment for invalids of the mission. The object of our excursion was to explore this spot. We were delighted with it but were unanimous in our opinion that to make a comfortable establishment there and to render it accessible would involve expenditures that would not be warranted by our means of support.- • Wednesday Octr. 28. Five native vessels arrived this morning from the windward bringing most of the chiefs of the windward islands. Gov. Adams & Naihe & Kapiolani from Hawaii, and from Maui Hoapili kane & the Princess.- Mr. Stewart and the gentlemen from the Vincennes who returned from Maui. In the afternoon they were introduced to Capt. Finch.Thursday Octr. 29 1829. A very sudden death took place among Mr. Ruggles natives last night. The man of the name of Kainoa who has done his cooking for a number of years and who arrived yesterday from Kaawaloa with a part of Mr. Ruggles effects was taken with a fit and died in about fifteen minutes from the time of the attack. He was buried this afternoon. Ana Wiakea the wife of Paahana one of our printers,- a very excellent woman & a valuable member of the church is thought to be dangerously ill. Most of the members of the station have visited her to day under the apprehension that she is near her end. We cannot but hope notwithstanding appearances that her life will be spared. Her other husband Kamakahaki died about two years ago. The Chiefs & some of the brethren of the mission family have been on board the sloop of war • Vincennes this afternoon. This evening some rockets were discharged from the vessel & blue lights burned for the entertainment of the natives.Friday Octr. 30th. A special examination of schools from all parts of the island took place today. In the 14 �LEVI VOLUME 13 afternoon made a display of their ancient grandeur for the gratification of Mr. Stewart and the officers of the Vincennes. The King & his sister were carried upon a large platform covered first with mats which • hanging down all round formed a curious border, upon the top were spread a great number of thicknesses of tapa & on this were seated the King & the princess. The large Kahili of state about half a dozen in number were borne by a certain number of chiefs of the 2nd rank. There were three divisions, the King & his sister one,- Kaahumanu another and Kinau, Kekauluohe & Kekauonohi the third. All these divisions were attended by grand Kahili- about 6 to each division. In the evening all the members of the mission at this station took tea at the house of Mr. Clark;- Mr. Stewart Capt. Finch and several of his officers were present together with the King and N ahienaena Kaahumanu and Kapiolani. Our friend Mr. Hunnewell & Capt. Green of the brig Griffon.Saturday Octr. 31 st. 1829. All the members of the mission at this station made a visit on board the Vincennes this forenoon. We were introduced to the Captains Cabin a spacious & elegantly finished room. The Capt. had business to attend to on shore and he excused himself soon after we arrived on board.From the cabin we were invited to a seat upon the poop where we enjoyed a fine view of the roads & were refreshed with a reviving breeze from the land.- We were entertained with the performances of the • musical band nearly all the time we were on board and some of us were strongly reminded of our native land where we have heard such performances. We walked fore & aft the deck to view the ship & then descended and walked between decks afterwards retired to the cabin of the officers where we sat half an hour or more and were refreshed with cake & wine, just at 12 o'ck we took our seats in the boats & returned to the shore. Sabbath Novr. 1st. 1829. Owing to the confluence of people by the presence of the chiefs from two of the other islands & from other parts of this island in consequence of the recent examination the congregation was unusually large. In the afternoon the Communion was celebrated, nine candidates were admitted to baptism and the fellowship Communion with the Church and a greater number than has over before commemorated the death of Christ in the islands sat to the table of the Lord to partake of the emblems of his body & blood. Mr. Stewart & Mr. Stribling 1st. mate ofthe Vincennes were of the number.- It was an unusually interesting season. Seven chiefs all of the first rank including the Princess • and Kaahumanu were seen sitting as it were meekly at the Saviors feet hearing his words and ready to administer to him of their substance and to throw their influence upon the side of truth. Monday Novr. 2 1829. Capt. Finch has this day been engaged in council with the Chiefs upon the 15 �LEVI VOLUME 13 subject of their debts and has advised them to liquidate them as soon as possible.A part of our supplies by the Brig Herald were landed this afternoon and I have been employed with • natives and a team in drawing them up- I have stored them in the cellar of Mr. Ellis' house. Just at evening Mr. & Mrs. Whitney arrived in an Eng. whaling ship from Kauai. They were present with the families at the monthly Concert prayer meeting. We were permitted to count of the mission families 17 individuals present; all except Mrs. Green of the missionaries at the station attended. Mr. Stewart & Mr. Stribling besides Capt. Arthur of the Sarah, Capt. Worth of the Roscoe & Capt. Benjamin of the Brig Herald were present. So pleasant a number made our meeting very animating.Tuesday 3rd. Mr. Stewart & Capt. Geo. Worth took tea with us and the band from the Vincennes were sent to perform at our houses for our gratification.Wednesday Novr. 4th. 1829. The king made an entertainment of which were invited to attend in the evening the officers of the Vincennes and all the missionaries of the station.- A very respectable number attended and partook of a good supper. The band from the Vincennes performed while the guests were at the table. Thursday Novr. 5th. The Waverly & the Miss. Packet sailed this forenoon for the windward by both I '. sent supplies by the former for Kailua & by the latter for Lahaina. In he afternoon the Vincennes sailed for the windward having on board the King his sister & the windward chiefs. Mr. Bingham accompanied them as interpreter.- She is expected to stop at Lahaina & thence to proceed to Kailua.Saturday 7th. I have been very much engaged yesterday & today attending to various secular affairs in order to be in readiness to leave next week should providence permit for Kaawaloa in compy with Mr. Ruggles & family & Dr. Judd.For the time between Nov. 14 1829 and Jany 18 1830- See minutes of a passage to Hawaii &c. January 18 1830. This morning arrived with my family in the Missionary Packet from Lahaina, having been absent from my station two months & 4 days. This afternoon a Gen. meeting was organized and the business which the brethren had met together to attend to was commenced. • Saturday J any 24th. Most of the time during this week has been taken up attending to the business of the Gen. meeting, which has now about come to a close, I have attend to very little business except that of the meeting.16 �LEVI VOLUME 13 i. On Thursday night Mrs. C. had quite a severe attack of colera morbus. I was up with her all the latter part of the night.- The Dr. was with us for more than two hours. She found relief before morning, but was confined to her bed most of the subsequent day.This evening the brethren attended a conference with the natives. Four persons who are to be recd. to the church and who have been propounded more than two months, were examined, another individual who has been propounded was absent on acct. of illness but will nevertheless be admitted if he should be able to attend worship on the morrow. Ten other persons previously examined were reexamined this evening in reference to being propounded. Sabbath Jany 24th. A large congregation this morning Mr. Whitney preached from Exodus 32~2L "Who is on the Lord's side let him come unto me" In the afternoon the Sacrament of the Lords Supper was administered and 5 new members added to the chh. by the ordinance of baptism- All the brethren sisters of the mission present at this station participated with the native members of the Church- a goodly number of us- It was a solemn & most interesting sight. May the blessing of Almighty God be upon his Church in this place. Monday Jany 25th. 1830. The brethren met after dinner to attend to unfinished business, & to pass a • few new regulations respecting the duty of the agent and that of the station. This we expect is the last business we shall need to attend to at the present Gen. Meeting. The business which comes before this association is now in hand & it is expected will soon be finished .. Tuesday Jany 26. Have been very busy today attending to supplies which are to be sent away with the brethren when they separate. Wednesday Jany 27th. The wind has blown strong from the mountains and the brethren who are bound to Maui & Hawaii are making arrangements to sail tomorrow if the wind should not blow too strong. Thursday 28th. As I have not been able to get ready all the supplies which I wish to send by the Packet and as the remaining days of the week can be spent profitably here by the brethren they have come to the conclusion to put off sailing till after the Sabbath.Friday January 29th 1830. An examination of the schools of Honolulu took place today. As I have been very much engaged putting up supplies I did not attend.- • This afternoon all the brethren and sisters took tea with Mr. & Mrs. Clark Capt. Little of the Diana was also of the party. Saturday 30th. This afternoon I finished putting up supplies for the stations.- I have divided out all 17 �LEVI VOLUME 13 the articles on hand which are designed to be divided among the families.- Very little dividing now remains even for the members of this station. • This has been to me an uncommonly busy week- I hope after this to have a little leisure for copying the minutes of the Gen. meeting & writing up my books. The ship Dawn Capt. Gardner now in this port, has been condemned.He has from 1600 to 2000 bb1s of oil, for the conveyance of this to America he must either charter or purchase a vessel.Sabbath Jany 31st, 1830. The native congregation was much as usua1- In the morning Mr. Bingham preached a very impressive sermon from Heb. XIII 17. Obey them that have the rule over you and submit yourselves; for they watch for your souid as they that must give account. In the afternoon Mr. Whitney preached from the words "Quench not the spirit." Mr. Andrews preached in English to a congregation of about 25 foreigners besides the mission family from Eccl. 8. 11 «Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil."- The doctrine was that the forbearance of God emboldens men to Continue in sin; but that though punishment may be delayed it will eventually be inflicted- that '. sin must be punished either in this world or the next. That the sins of believers are punished in their world in the person of Christ- that the wicked refusing to accept of Christ must suffer the full punishment due to their offences- eternal destruction. A visit from Mr. Hunnewell this evening. Monday Feby 1st. 1830. Mon. Con. The families met in the evening at the house of Mr. Bingham. Mr. Green led the exercises read the 62 chap. of Isaiah and made remarks. Three prayers were offered, the first by Mr. Green, the next by by Mr. Andrews & the last by Mr. Bingham.- Mr. Hunnewell was present.The wind has been very strong from the mountains; but the brethren bound to the windward thought it not best to set out. Tuesday 2nd.- Notwithstanding the prospect was fair yesterday, that the brethren would get off to day- the wind has changed to the sea & has been accompanied with rain. A considerable of rain fell • during the night, and this evening the wind is strong from the S.E. All the effects of the families are on board & they wait only for a wind to get out.- Some of the brethren would have gone out this afternoon; but were dissuaded and the prospect of this night is that they were wise in not going. 18 � https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/fdea003c57c35cd34ad8612946f657eb.pdf 9e79e22d8bafde0485fbc59fc0c8b9b9 PDF Text Text INSERT No. 3 [To Hawaii and Maui in 1829 - 1830] [Dec.ll,lS29-Jan.18,1830J [\Yalmea? Hmlaii] Friday Dec. 11, 1829 - It is my prayer to God that I may be spared te return tc my ·Go~ f~~ily and will gracieusly give me a heart prepared to yield him the praise [or pledge?.] of my preservation. So that I may bow my knees "\-li th my beloved corr.panion to give him thanks & to renew the dedication of ourselves tc him at the fcctstcol of his mercy seat. J:;i a'! .~ we love each ether in the Lord and the Lord infinitely better than ourselves and him unspeakably better for his giving us to each etr~er cieus a pledge of his favor son. of cur mutual love as a little This sor..we will give tc Tt,:::e asking for ing spiri t. our i ~ ar..d forgrar..ting us so gra- hir~ t:-y rene~-l- That. ':1e ma7 be ttir.e srall b·" our higr..est ';,Jish, ~·rcrt'.ma te all may be s8.veo. prayer ,",hile He have breath tc frc~ ~ra~T ar:d ttat 1V-e- tr-_is vairl "'GrId and receiv9G. tc t'ry bless- ed kinG.·dc.m. ~riednesday Decr. 16th. ;)r. ·h.c( \: :.1r. P..ugEles TtTalkec. out this forenc n to v: sit vJaikbloa tl:e place TtT'eich t.as beer: fixed on for an establishrrent sh('ul(1 on::: be cor..cluced upon. sometbin.c of a L-:eacache ane st.9.id at t~e house. head increased & was attended with some fever. I had 'I'he pair.. in my WGen th9 ~r. retd. he recorr:mended a potior: of Salts which I took ane. I continued ill all tbe afternoon. tOlards evening felt scrrewhat better and took a dish of boiled rice.- My indisposition has disqualified me for work or readin[ or even amuse~ent. Thursday Decr. 17th 1229 I am somewhat better teday but have a bad cold, began very early to get ready to return to the sea shere. The Dr. and �-2- I expect to go down to Puako. Mr Ruggles will go by the way or Kawaihae. At 10 ~n. berore 7 we set out with a kamaaina for a guide leaving the other natives to come~ore leisurly with the baggage. We walked slowly not only on account of being myself reeble but in order to look at the road., The first ~art of the way is con- siderably sto~, but being told that a ~ath leading through the enclosure for the cattle is less so we turned from the course we were then pursuing and after walking some time came upon that , we were seeking. 'This path was much more prOmising in its appear. ance than the other, the road,however did not continue uniformly good through out. We met with a number of bad places, but we have no doubt however that enteFprise & a little expense might make a good road for a team. We reached Puako about 1 o'ck. and very soon after our arrival ww were joined by Mr. R. from Kawaihae accompanied by, the wife of Mr; Young. Towards evening our canoes which we had been expecting, along hove in sight. On their, arrival I was favored with letters from my dear wife and very uneXpectedly learned that she has concluded to come on with Mr. , 0 r C.] Bisho~s Afamily to join me at Kaawaloa .. T~day our ,little boy is five months old. Where is he and where is his mother. I am not able to cmnjecture. We have concluded to set out immediately and to get along as far as possillle in order to be be'nefi tted as much as possible by the land breeze. We lert Puako just before dark. The sea was very smooth and we got as far as Wainanalii when the land breeze set in.- Soon after we ~assed Kiholo where the Gov. is we over- took his SChI'.\ We spoke her and were answered by Dr. Pelham who was on board. The moon arose between l2 & 1 otck and a~ford- �-:3- ed us light. The sky was ve~J clear & the stars glistened over our heaus. the sea was very smooth & s~arkled to the s~lash of . &~ th~ ~addles- no noise was heard but the roar of the surff~along the shores. The scene invited to meditation. Friday 18th. we sto~ped selves. ~ust before sun rise we reached Kailua where. to give the natives an We· walked to the house of op~ortunity I~. to refresh them- T. where we found till family just up. Here we took breakfast & I concluded to sto~ to wait for the ]acket. Have a cold, something of a cough' & hoarsness7 retired to get some sleep.- 1Nas awaked.by the dinner bell, walked from B~sho~ts retreat and took dinner. Felt a little refreshed and spent the rest of the afternoon with the family. Saturday Decr. 19th. Have learned that the Schooner will sail for Oahu soon.- Set down in Gov~. Bisho~ts retreat 'to prepare letters. Spent most of the,day in writing. ];iy 'cold somewhat better this evening. Sabbath 20th. .... At 10 oTck walked with Mr. T. to meeting. It rained quite plentifully & our umbrellas were wet through before we reached the house.- A pretty full congo was affected with the seriousness and solemnity manifested. Every eye was . fixed upon the speaker with deep interest. So attentive an audience I have seldom seen. The te:x.t·was- 111 thought UpolIl. my ways & turned my feet 1i.nto thy testimonies TT , -' The words o:f,the text seemed· to be devoured with eagerness. - 1":any eyes glistened with delight while the preacher described what might be su~posed to be the cogitations of the Psalmist when he wrote this beautiful scripture. �-4- ~ Soon after our return from Service we descrifd a small Schr. which we supposed to be the Pt. The wind was light &. bafrling &. the vessel made slow progress and it was not till near sun set that she came to anchor. My thoughts were not a little disturbed as I had strong expectations that Mrs. C. was on board in company with :Mr. B. &. family • .And so fearful was I that the Schr. might not get in this evening that I suggested that a double canoe should be sent out to bring our friends in. Kaiama was kind enough to provide a double canoe. It was launched and I set out to meet.the vessel; but before I got along side I perceived that I had been mistaken- that the vessel was not the Packet. I was not a little chagrinned, and not a little dissatisfied with myself for having been so forward. The Schr. proved to be. the Pulaholaho from Lahaina, from the people I learned that the Pt. had been sent from Lahaina to bring up IvIr. Bishop. Monday Dec 21 1829. feel in good spirits &. A very bright cool morning and I in comfortable health. The Lord be II' ais- ed for his mercies. Employed in writing to Honolulu to send by the. Gov! Sch~ which is to sail Tuesday night. This evening some rain. 'lue sday Dec~ Set out this morning to go to Waiakeo..., . 22 Mr. Bishopts land at the foot of the mountains ~ Started from the house at 10 min. ·afier 8- in half an hour reached a cluster or Kukui trees upon the direct path.- In one hour slow travelling upon a moderately ascending path reached the house. distance from miles. Thurs~on t s cannot I think found ~tapuohe who reed. me wIT. Rere I Took up my residen(~e I The be more than 4 with great affec.tion. in tIr. Bishopts house. Put together �-5- .some board that had been once in the form of a table to put things on. The old lady ordered a f~wl dressed & tala cooked ',I 1"0-r . my dinner • .A man arr:l:ved f'rom the sea side with a dish of' beef' & pork and a bottle of milk f'or my tea. I wrote a letter - to Maria & despatched it by my man to Kailua . . Wednesday De-c~ 23rd.. Early this morng. my man arrived f'rom Mr. ,T. bring. food, a bohle of' coff'ee was ver-J acceptable. The old lady had a manao this morning, ViZf that she prayed & she strove but could not determine what was her true character,. The sbJ has been overcast during the whole day and it has 1 - · been to me rather cheerless, but I have passed the time in reading & writing. I have reld 78 pages of the Course of' time & wrote about 8 pages of journal besides reading several chapters in the Bible. This afternoon walked to Kuahewa. The house Thursday 24 in which lIr. Bingham resided a season about 2 years ago is dis- '7~_~ the Gov. has a house which - Ii 11es I . tant from this about - visited about half a mile beyond. I - passed an extensive field of kalo belonging to :illh'. Thurston on land given to the mission. Very little of' the land over which I passed is cultivat- app~arance of being abundantly Ra11, potato~s &c. ed though it has the producing A woman came to me lhis evening in mind to speak rich and capable of appar~nt distress o~ ot the wic.edness of her heart- of the uanderings of her thoughts when she attempted to pray and mffiLY other things of her heart which were a trouble to her.- I told her that the natural heart i-s deceitfll & desperately wicked and that it I must be-changed- that GOQ alone is a~le to effect it- that she �must pray to C~d to do i, for her I . The fog which has hlUlg over the mountains every night that I h~ve oeen here has disJersed and the air comes down clear and Thermo. 550 at 9 clfCk. cold. Friday :PeO-:;' 25th .. The atmosphere was very clear and cool this morning. I rose tillo~msh be~ore it was light enough to dis- the characters Ilpon the thermometer. I have not ex- _pe!ienced a colder night than the last has been since I have oeen on Missionary ground; unless perhaps I except one that I spent at the volcano the f~st time I visited it. The day has oeen pleasant & free from clouds. I walked out to a neighboring eminencl from which I had a good view of unculti vated wastes aroJd covered thickly with fern and woods whi~h girt the moJtain· Hualalai, the [mossy] t~ o~ ttB.. top of which is I destitute of trees and presents a massyAbrown appearance. This morn~: these· su:rm:nits preslnted a very fine appearance to the rising SUll. This evening I have been making arrangements to ·leave earlys::::::wD:~n~~6~lJlJ.iShed Kailua~ reading the ltCourse of Time 1t • & made preparations for going down to Arose at 5 otc Set out at half bast 5 and reached the house of WIT. I 1 Thurston at 10 min. oefo~e 7 otck. ~ter breakfast retired to I ~ the Retreat so called; brt I have found it very difficult to amuse myself. Owing to low spirits or something else it has been to me a very gloOIDYlday. May I never spend many such. I have wri tten of~ a cal endar fo r myself for the. year 1830 and one for Mrs. chamberlain, read the portrait Bonapart by . I �Chateaubriand. FrightfuJ. indeed are the £eatures distorted wi th hellish rage &. besmJ.ared with blood fit only to be hung upon the infernal walls Jr.nd viewed by the eyes of fiends. , In th~ evening' . IatJ~ended with Mr. Thurston a meeting of I the Chh. for religious c0nversation • . r'·. I ~·1-th Sab bath De·c. - Iffi29. . 1·- < I attended nat:Lve ser-vice in the morning; in the after- . . I noon I did no t hear the 1)el1 and the family went without me. , . I. I have read four sermons of President Davies, which are ful.l of -pious sentiments and impressive truth. I am greatly oPPressed with spiritual deed~ess- I cannot certainly determine that I have a spark of spiritual life. I have prayed with all the strength of importunity that I possess to God to infuse a o spiri~ of new life into my soul. it is distressing to carry in the bosom a cold heart to be destitute of religious fervor)t~ feel the chills of. spirit- ual death. I have thought muc of my dear wife and chil~)indeed they are before my mind or upon my heart all the time.- Never did I know what it was to feel solicitude before. The Lord bless them & keep them. MOnday Dec~ 28th 1829. It has been a dark ,wet , gloomy day, the rain has fallen incessantly not in a tle &. variable. hea~J shower)but in small drops, wind gen- [sic] The querey has often come into my ~nd as I have look. /I ed towards the sea .over which the dark clouds lower sullenly where is the Packet- She ought to be on her way to this place - �-8- Where is Maria & the babe~ I ho~e they are not on board! Are they at Lahaina or [ar~ they at ?ahu ? I ho~e they are saf e &. comf'o'rtable . .' This morning I felt a slight shock of an earthquake- I received a quick jerk as I sat in the chair and heard the thatching rustle as 'affected by the jar of the earth. Eave read to day an account of the battle of New Orleans contained in the Life of Gen. Jackson and the character of the Gen •. as ~ortraied in the same book • .. ·r .Tue sday Dec._ 29 1829. A very .delightfUl morning after the rain.' Concluded to send to Kaawaloa for my desk, thinking it doubtful when the Packet will arrive,- About an hour after the native had been dis~atched a lad arrived from Kaelehuluhulu bringing notice that. the Packet was there .with ' Mr. Bishop and his family,- that having been met by a head wind & current they landed there on the Sabbath. From him I also learned that Ers. Chamberlain had come on with IliIr. Bisho·p as far as Lahaina where she had stopped.- The lad being the one which to Oahu to c~rry ~lr.. Ruggles sent the letters that were to have been sent by the Superior was going directly on to Kaawaloa~ by him I sent war d reversing my orders by the other native.- Shortly after this Mr. Thurston called at my door and informed me that 1rr. Bishop had arrive~. We hastened to his house and found him and his family ready to give us an affectionate salutation.- Learned from Ili~. Bishop that the schoner got in sight of this place last Friday; but was opposed by a head wind. and strong current against which they could make no head way, that on Sabbath they landed at Kaelehuluhulu just before the storm came on, that the Sch: was �-9- obliged to slip its chain and run orr.- This morning the £chr. was coming 'in to take the anchor & would be along in the course of the day, themselves chose to come on in a douhle canoe. ~ternoon thesChr. arrived and Mr. B. got to a trunk that had letters in it ror me I was ra vc::lred wi th one rr am Mr. Clark & one from my dear wife.Wednesday Dec:- 30th i829. , Mr. Bishop having caused his efrects·to be landed from the Schooner, about twelve otclock she was ready to take me on board and to nroceed to Kaawaloa. . ~ I bid. farewell to Mr. Thurs- ' tonTs ramily & sent my baggage down to go on beard. ing wi"th Mr. Bishop I embarked. The wind was ra'ir~::.& ~ter din- blew pleas- antly and about haIr an hour before s~et I landed and was met at. the beach by Messrs Andrews & Green)who had arrived rrom Eilo on Friday the 25th and were waiting ror the £chr. Gladly would we have set out on our ret~rn this night, but the time was too short for all that was needrul to be done to be ready_ Thursday 31st. Have been making preparations ror leav- ing Kaawaloa this evening. A canoe has been employed taking ofr wood to carry to Oahu.· Dr. Judd has concluded to leave his wire at Kaawaloa with Mrs.Ruggles whose husband accompanies us and to go on to attend the Gen. meeting. The wind has been brisk from the northward and at evening there was some rain & the prospect of our getting out not very favorable but we were all ready & anxious ~o be on our way. We e.. . therefor~ embarked)about 8 otck)and were enabled to get out of the bay, but had no regular breeze. t was too anxious to sleep �-10- much & often came up on deck to watch the appearance of things. One time when I came up I found all hands asleep even the man at the helm~ F~iday I awoke him and gave him a good scolding. Jany. 1 1830. ~rly a head wind. this morning we found ourselves off Kailua with The wind continued. unfav.orable during the whole of the day and at night we were wide off Kaelehuluhulu. Saturday 2nd. - It has been calm almost the whole of the night- or the wind has been ahead so that our pregress has been very slow. Kahoolawe is in sight, perhaps 20_dTIiles distant, and a very heavy swell is tossing us About I the·S. E.- 0 f unco~ortably. ck P. M., probably, a breeze sp rung up from. It was hardly perceptible at first; but it increas- ed to qUite a brisk breeze and being directly were carried along with desirable speed. lee bow i~ our favor we Kahoolaweis upon ou? and her high bluffs which are· in a direction opposite to us present an appalling aspect and should the breeze leave us I should feel no small dash us against the ~9Iicitude)lest roc~ the hea~J swell should shores of this island.- We continued to sail along with good progress & b.efore dark were relieved from our anxiety having passed both that Island. & MOlokini and were making good progress along the shaLes of Maui towards Lahaina. The wind contrary to our expectation freshened and before 10 otck P. M. we were off Lahaina. We were very desirous to get on shore; but as we had no boat we were. under the neceesity of looking to our friends to send one off to us & we were not sure of making them acquainted with our wants. The wind was blowing so fresh that the Captain was afraid to anchor. �-11- The vessel was have to & a lanthern suspended upon the shrouds; but the win~ continuing to rreshen & a squall beginning to blow we were obliged to give up the idea or getting in t~ight. We stood off a little & took in sail and then the Cap. have the vessel to. It was a night of very. great solicitude to us all. The wind blew at times ruriously & the rain came down in torrents. We knew the crew to be incomp etent & careless and we were appre- hensive that they would all get asleep & neglect the vessel & let her be driven .at the·mercy of the waves. In mistaken; for more than once the Captain was t~is ~waked we were not from his slumbers by some one of us·calling'out to know the state of things on deck. Scarcely one of us slept a wink during the night and we all watched for the morning with the greatest solicitude. Sabbath dany. 3rd 1830. We found ourselves at break of day drifting towards Molokai & no very great distance from it. We had fallen a good deal to the leeward of Lahaina & the vessel was iInm·eG.iately pointed for the place whither we were desirous to go and mcc e sail set but so strong was the current against us united with a head wind that we ·could make no progress and we found ourselves constantly falling to the leeward, and we began to feel serio~s apprehension that we could make no port on Maui. Some- thing was said by· the Cap. about going to Molokai and something by 'one of our number about steering for Oahu; but the lliaj~ity of us were for trying to get ashore if possible at some place en Maui; Malo said that by running to a certain place called Keka we might make a signal for a canoe and might all land with the prospect of getting to Lahaina with only the walk of about 4 �.. -12- miles. We were all in favor of going to that place; but when we tacked & stood for it we found that we could not reach it. This was a ~ime of no ordinary concern and we began to fear that we were in a bad case, and indeed we would have been had it not been for Wmlo.- The Cap. appeared to be very. self-willed and not at all disposed to consult our feelings & wishes in his movements and when re'q~ested to go to a place which Malo described where the vessel might come to anchor with safety, he had objection & seemed little inclined to go there. 1ialo how- o)"'de'rs ever when the Cap. was below gave J;f-s?d for the, helmsIil8n to steer for the place and the course of the vessel was altered. When the Cap. came up & found how we were going he seeIiled displeased; but thought. not fit to change the course of the vessel. very s~ort In a time fran this we were safely at anchor under a poi~t which broke the force of' the wind a.l'J.d after some difficulty wi.th respect to getting a canoe to come off to us, we were furnishJd with the means of getting on shore.- We were all landed in I ~a,e- ty and felt happy in being once more on shore safe from the dangers of the sea. The name of the place is lionokahua. The people treated us very kindlyl furnished us with a comfortable house & provided us with food. ed :for tea, potatoes cooked We had water boilo &, a fowl broiled upon the coals) 71: this we made a good meal & felt refreshed.- After our refreshment we walked about" one mile & a half to lionolua & a ttended a meet- lng, having given out word soon after our landing that we would in the afternoon conduct a religious exercise. One hundred & fifty persons perhaps were present and attended to an address from one of us on the duty of praying to God. The behavi&fr of the peop+8 was orderly & becoming and we could not but hope that �-13- our being providentially cast among them on the Sabbath might prove of service to some. MOnday 4 1830. ~any. Early this morning our natives were employed in preparing food for our breakfast and by or fore sun rise it was ready to be eaten. er$ prayi£~ breakfast and we,set out for Lahaina. A man was despatched about , {SI~] 2 ofck in the Mon~ t~at ~ter ~e- A. to carry word of our arrival&, our wishes should it be convenient that horses should be sent on to bring us along. We concluded not to" wait & ()f course lost no time in setting out. Mr. Andrews &, I walked on briskly and left Mr. &, Mrs. Green, Dr. at ·leisuxe. ~udd &, Mrs. Ruggles ·to come on more After walking about an hour we were met by Mr. Richards on horse back who had set out from Lahaina about one . hour and a half before having reed. the letters BeR~-eft-~fte±ff:tt~.~:7:-'!la:t>-t of the night giving an account of our arrival &, requesting horses to be sent on for our a.ccommodation. He enquired after the,rest of our company who were about a rriile &, a half behind us. lie rode on to meet them &, we walked forward with new animation towards Lahaina. In about half an hour we were met by for us &, the rest of our company. rode on. na~ives with horses We mounted immediately &, - A.bout lOot ck we reached the house we found our families in good health. 0 f lliIr. Richards where We were both not a little rejoiced after more than 7 weeks alisence to meet them again. In about an hQur after my arrival the rest came on &, were reed. with great joy.- They were the more rejoiced from the anxiety they had exper~enced on our account, having seen our light on. Saturday night as we passed by &, sent a double canoe off �-14-" after us without gettlilg any word from the vessel and having ~earned nothing respecting our safety. Our kind friends set about making us co~ortable while we might remain.- A room over the kitchen which has just been finished off was provided with a bedstead & bed borrowed of the Chiefs for the present necessity & assigned to1rrs. C. & myself. Mr & Mrs. Green were lodged in the little hale lai & M:r R. & Dr. Judd were furnished with a house belonging to Kekauonohi near the beach. ~uesday Jarry. 5th" 1830. Rain today & wind from the sea. A partial examination "cif .£cho"ols. - Tqday was fixed for the Exami:i:J.a tion of the Schools of Lahaina & 'the neighboring districts but owing to bad weather the Ex. was postponed "in regard to the .schools of Lahaina. The sehools that came from a distance and were on the spot were the only ones examined.Wednesday 6th. from a distance. Rain also today - and an ex. of a few fchools At the Wednesday lecture this afternoon 18 couple were united in Ch. marriage. Packet is at Have learned that the ~~lokai. ~ursday ~any. 7 1830. The cry of Jail ho was heard this afternoon and shortly after a schooner came to anchor which proved to be the Pupuka. Soon after very much to our surprise llirr. ¥lliitney came in and saluted us & gave the infonnation that he left Oahu yesterday, that having arrived on Friday last from Kauai & the Packe"t not having returned to Honolulu he concluded to take a trip to this place. �·' -15;.. Friday Jan~. $, 1830. This evening Mr. Richards met the church to hold a confer'.' ..::ence in reference to the Co:mm.union which li!.s ex:pected to be observed on the coming Sabbath. Messrs. Whitney, Richards & myself made same remarks and at . . the close of the meeting Mr. R. read the names of 10 persons 9ne of whom is a foreigner by the name of McLean which are to be admi tt'ed to the 8hu+ch. Four others have been propounded"and who were ~xpectin~o be received a~ the present time; but owing to some circumstances which are considered unfavorable to their piety their reception has been deferred. Kekauonohi is one of the four- ' nothing in regard to her self personally has taken place which, was [s/~ thouiht a sufficient reason for her reception being posponed; but 1\ as she will be peculiarly tried in conse~uence of the conduct of her husband it was thought she had better be put off till it shall be clearly seen whether s~e will take part with her husband or stand firmly on the side of the Lord. [ran) tk SatULday Decr. /\ 9~ 1830. This evening the church & candidates for admission met for religious conference preparatory to the communion. Richards and Whitney made remarks Messrs. & exhorted. [JaT1j Sabba th Decr.f, loth. The congregation assembled at the usual hour. The house is small and will not contain maLe t~ one half of the cong. for the accommQdation of those who cannot get into the house a lanai has been built.' The communicants and the candidates for baptism sat in a circle near the south end of the house,they were all well dressed and some of them tastefully. :roh~ 1- 37. Mr. Whitney preached from �-£-16[ " '. I~ a.ny 'J:rmn thE st let him. come unto me and drink"'; Ai'ter too ser- mon -the candidates for admission to the church stood forth and assented to the confession of ±aith of the S. I. Chh.- were bap,tised except the foreigher (~': McLean) who had been baptised a Catholic in the U. S. and all joined in acknowledging the Covenant,. The whole church then united in partaking of the Emblems. it was an interesting season. Arter native service the members ot the mission at this station convened in Mr. Richardts front room,and Mr. Green preached an' English sermon. Mr. Richards conducted the native services in the afternoon. MDnday ~any. 11th 1830. During the night the wind sprung up from the S. E. and . , blew so fresh that the Pupuka which lay at anchor was obliged to get under way & layoff. Before daY}ight the rain began to descend and it fell so Qopiously that the water ran into one of Mr. Brs enclosures so as to, 1" 0 TID. qui te a lake - Such a body of water be ing confined by nothing but mud barriers soon made its way through them and passed off to the sea, a part of it first however flowed ,into a fish pond & kalo patch in front of '1~. Richard 1 s house. As the prospect is not favorable for our getting away nom - for' several days, we have concluded to form ourselves into a meeting to take up the subjects that are to occupy the attention of the Gen. meeting. 1:Ir. Richards was appointed moderator Andrews scribe. Several committees, were appointed resolutions passed. & & 1Ir~ a number of' Our time was' taken up with the business till near night when we adjourned till tomorrow. Tuesday ~any. 12th,1830. The brethren have been occupied to~ay as they were yes- �terday in attending to general business.· . The wind from the S. E. still continues and we hear nothing of tne time when the Packet may be expected. Wednesday 13th. Have been trying for some days past to obtain a small girl to live with us for the purpose of taking care of our babe. This morning one was offered and in the cQurse of the day I walked to the place of her residence & ma~e o~ wish that she should live with uS.- Just at night she came with her mother; but ·as we found out that she had a bad eruption we rejected her. All ~ost ~ediate- ly Auwae & his wife called in to whom I had applied before fcr a girl, and they informed me that they had one whom they were willing should live with us. She was sent for & came in, and we very gladly took her. Messrs. Ruggles & 1vnitney called upon the ChiEfs to ascertain whether anything can be done to hasten the Schooner along in order that we may be taken to Honolulu. Kekauonohi promised to dispatch a canoe to Molokai with directions that she come on as soon as possible. Thursday Jany. 14th 1830. I have been occupied mos~ of this day copying the min- utes & resolutions of our recent meeting. Just Packet hove in sight, but as the wind· is not at dar~ got up to the anchorage. bef~e ~avorable night tte she had not Keliiahonui who left Molokai in her came on shore and called at the house. It is our hope that we shall tomorrow. set out for Oahu.Friday Jany. 15th 1830. Early thi s mo rning the Schr. came to anchor and we began �to make preparations for embarking. Immediately after breakfast the na ti ve s began to carry to the te.ach our baggage and a few supplies for the Mission that had been landed at this Smation. A double canoe was furnished by the Chiefs and our effects were carried off as fast as possible; but owing to a brisk breeze from the Southward which considerably raised the sea it was past 2 0 f ok before they were all on board. When all things were ready, those of us who were going to .' Oahu VizhMr &: 1rIrs. Green myself & Mrs. Chamberlain, Mr • .Audrev/s; Dr. Judd & Mr. Ruggles took our seats on board of the double canoe and were taken on board through the high waves, and' soon after we reached the schooner she was got under way. The wind held us several hours but before morning we were becalmed. Saturday Jany. 16, 1830°. This morning we had advanced as far as the west end of" Lanai. The w&ild was. moderate and not fully in our favor so that when the sun set, we had got no further than to be within 20 or 25 miles of Diamond Hill. We regretted very much the necessity of being out another night and were obliged to summon all our strength of reSignation to be reconciled to our circumstances. I felt very sensibly our unpleasant eondition in conse~uence of my wife & child the former being very sea sick and the latter restless. Not being sick myself, I was able to· attend upon them. HaVing a nurse lamp on. board I was able to make pia several t~es for Mrs. Chamberlain which being the only thing she could eat was a co~ort to her. Sabbath Jany. 17th 1830. We had hoped to find ourselves near Honolulu in the morn- �ing; but being becalmed all night we found ourselves not very much nearer the place of our destination than we were the evening before; and the prospect of getting to a port this day not very ~omising. We were becalmed till near noon when we were favored fav~' wi th something of a breeze though no t altogether in 'our so that bef"orB sun down we were so ·near in with the land off Waialae that the brethren proposed being set on shore. Their re~uest was complied with and Messrs,Andrews ~Vhitney and Ruggles & Dr. ~udd left the Schr. & took passage in the boat. It was quite dark be- fore the boat returned and we began to fear that some accident had befallen it. We had a very comSortable supper, it consisted of boiled eggs baked potatoes and bread & butter & tea, besides these. we had a fresh fish roasted on the coals. The fish was one which jumped into tIe; vessel at the time we were preparing supper and it was a matter of surprise to us as it was not a flying fish; but the macker~l of Hawaii called by the natives Opelu. We were ~uite refreshed after that and felt ~uite reconciled to our condition. The wind sprung up soon after dark from the Westward but changed to the Northward and was attended with rain - ~y sleep was a good deal broken as I felt no small solicitude with respect to the situation the vessel was in and often looked out of the cabin to so make observation & as often enquired of the natives where we were. MOnday ~any. 18,1830. We were rejoiced to learn this morning when the day dawned that we were off Honolulu & that" as soon as objects could be distinguished on shore that Punchbowl hill and the houses on shCJ:C·e �were in sight. The Schr. was pointed towards the harbor and having a tolerably .good breeze we made progress towards our port of destination. As soon as we had got fai't.ly ~nto the entrance of tm_ harbor we were told that a boat was approaching. We had not a doubt that it was coming for us and we were not mistaken, for we very soon heard her along side and were saluted by Mr. who had come to take us on shore~We. She~ard were happy to avail ourselves of ·the.opportunity of getting on land once more after so tedious a passage.- We made preparation with all possible haste and got into .the boat grateful that we were so near our home &. A waggon was in waiting into which Mrs. Green Mrs. Chamberlain &, her. infant took a seat and were born swiftly towards the Mission house by the natives. of ];ir. Clark where we took breakfast. my friends which we On arriving at the shore ·we were met by Mr. longed to salute.Clark &, Dr. JUdd. &. We stopped at the house .And then I walked over to house and after more than two months absence was permitted to enter it. END OF INSERT No. :3 � 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 Chamberlain (Levi) 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 Chamberlain, Levi - Journal - Volume 0013 and Insert - 1829.07.09 - 1830.02.02 Description An account of the resource Typescript Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1829.07.09 - 1830.02.02 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/854947bcd90b680ed9c9c176f0a34fbe.pdf 92e69070189ae14a6689ef27ca05a968 PDF Text Text LEVI VOLUME 14 Volume XIV • February 3, 1830 ~ Octber 25, 1830 • Wednesday Feby 3rd 1830. This morning the brethren and sisters, viz. Mr. and Mrs. Green, Miss Ward, Mr. Andrews and Dr. Judd and Mr. Ruggles, who have been waiting several days for favorable weather, embarked at an early hour on board the Missionary Packet bound to Lahaina. Dr. Judd, Mr. Ruggles and Miss Ward go on to Kaawaloa and ultimately they are to go to Waimea to commence a station for invalids. About noon Kaahumanu set out to make the tour of this island in connexion with the poe kaahele, to visit the schools. Mr. Clark accompanied her. During his absence his family will take accommodations in our house and board at our table. Mr. Bingham went as far as Waikiki with them to assist in the examination of the schools of that district, but returned in season to be present at the conclusion of the native service at this place, and to perform the marriage ceremony for seven couple who were presented to be united in Christian marriage. Thursday Feby 4th. I have been busy today about various miscellanies- spread a curtain of mamake kapa overhead in our sleeping room, put a lock upon the outside door to Mr. Ellis house to enable Mrs. '. Clark to fasten it up so that it may be safe for her to corne over to our house which she designs to do tonight. Also fastened up a window in the same house. In the evening wrote more than two pages of the minutes of the general meeting. Saturday Feby 6th. Attended an auction at the village. Called upon Mr. Reynolds also upon Mr. French, of the latter I made a purchase of a large lot of paper, for printing- Shall pay by bill on the Board in two separate bills at 12 and 18 months sight. In the evening I attended the native conference ~ no persons were examined. Sabbath Feby 7th. Mr. Whitney conducted native service both in the morning and afternoon. The house in the morning was unusually fulL The cong. in the afternoon was only about half as large. Mr. Bingham preached an impressive sermon in English from the words addressed by one to our Savior and his answer Viz. "Are there few that be saved" &c. The ship Sultan 145 days from Boston arrived just before night. Monday Feby 8th ~ The paper which I bought on Saturday of Mr. French, was drawn up this forenoon, & has been deposited in the printing office.- There are of it 387 reams which will cost the Board in Boston $908.24/100. I went to the village this morning expecting to receive letters by the Sultan. But I was disappointed to 1 �LEVI VOLUME 14 learn that she brought none.- It was not made public in Boston that she was destined for these islands, ~ having cleared out for Siam no one of course would make inquire whether she would go by the way of the • Sand. Island and stop there.The news respecting the state of things in Europe is of an important character. The independence of Greece is about to be established.- War between England and Russia seemed to be about to take place.Thursday Feby 11 th. Finished copying the minutes of the General Meeting. Mr. Shepard is about ready to put them in type. Friday 12th. The Ladies are about new organizing the women's po elima.- that is constituting the members of the Church overseers and assigning to them certain districts to superintend.- The female chh. members to form a class to be under the superintendence of the ladies of the station. The male members of the Church are about being sent about to conduct meetings and give the people religious instruction. Saturday 13th. This evening I attended with Mr. Whitney the native conference ~ nothing more than usual in the appearance of the people ~ Mr. Whitney made an address which appeared to be very well attended to. I also spoke a little & closed the meeting with prayer.- • Sabbath Feby 14th. Early this morning the brig Chinchilla left the harbor; and as Mr. Whitney had been waiting here a long time to return to his station, in consequence of unfavorable winds, we thought he would be justified in taking a passage on board for KauaL He accordingly left for his station.The native congregation was unusually large in the morning ~ from 3500 to 4000 persons were present ~ the house I think has not been so full since the dedication ~ Mr. Bingham preached from Rom. 4~ 12 ~ "Who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham which he had being yet unc.urcumcised."The attendance at Eng. service was not numerous ~ there was no preaching; but a printed sermon was read.- Quite a number of the male members of the church are absent attending social meetings in different places on the island. ~ Four are at Koolau, three at Ewa, two at V!aialai & Maunalua. ~ Others perhaps in other places ~ Mr. Clark is probably at \\1ailua with Kaahumanu and assembles a large congregation there/ Some evil minded person has stolen the damask satin which was suspended by the windows & upon the partition behind the pulpit.Monday Feby 15th. The winds which have been variable for three months have commenced blowing from the direction of the trades ~ hope they will prove to be the trade winds. I have never known such a 2 �LEVI VOLUME 14 period of time that the winds have been variable.Mr. French sailed for Canton in the Brig Diana Capt. Little.• Tuesday Feby 16th. The members of the Church, who went to difft. places to conduct religious worship on the Sabbath have returned ~ a number have called to give an account of their proceedings ~ They all seem greatly pleased with the attention of the people to what was said, ~ and their behavior in reference to the observance of the Sabbath. Wednesday 17. The wind has changed to the sea ~ and this afternoon the rain has fallen copiously. The weather was so unfavorable at the hour for meeting that the bell was not rung to call the people together.Thursday Feby 18th 1830/ The rain continues. Attended an auction this morning in Mr. Jones' yard for the sale of lumber ~ cargo of ship Sultan which has been disposed of at this place to a company who formed for the purchase. ~ I bought 4 thousand feet of boards at 45 dollars pr thousand. They can hardly be called merchantable; ~ but are cheaper than any boards, of so good a quality, that have for a long time been sold t this place. Friday 19. Rain continues. ~ Walked to the village to ascertain whether the lumber is to be landed to • day. ~ Learned that my lot will not be landed.- Bought 500 feet of plank for 45 dollars ~ that is ~ 1000 feet board measure.Mrs. Clark recd. a letter from her husband this afternoon. He was at Honouliuli; but did not know whether he should reach home this week or be detained until after the Sabbath.The balancing of my account with Mr. Hunnewell which has not been closed since it was first opened in Nov. 1826 has cost me a good deal of labor.- I have at length made my books & his account agree and have ascertained the true state of our accounts and the exact balance in his favor.About 9 o'clock this evening Mr. Clark arrived:- He set out from Honouliuli in the morning ~ and examined some schools by the way. The 'roads were very bad and it was with difficulty that he got along with a horse.Saturday Feby 20th 1830. Mr. & Mrs. Clark having lodged in our chamber during the night & taken breakfast with us in the morning, returned to their own house. I was occupied with natives a good part of • the day getting up the board I have recently purchased. I was so fatigued in the evening that I did not attend the conference. Sabbath 21st ~ A full congregation in the morning. Mr. Bingham preached. In the afternoon Mr. Clark 3 �LEVI VOLUME 14 preached. The exercises in English were prayers & singing as usual and a printed sermon read by Mr. Clark who remarked to the audience that in consequence of the small number that attend English service & the • multiplication of other duties of the missionaries, the exercises at present will consist of reading a printed sermon, ~ when more ships arrive & the cong. increased preaching will be resumed. An arrival from the windward and the receipt of letters from Lahaina & Kailua.- Dr. Judd and Mr. Ruggles were contemplating going on the Waimea with their families in the course of a month.- Orders had been given by the Gov. for the erection ofhouses.- Kapiolani it was stated would go on with them. Harry & his wife who have come down to live with me, were the bearer of the letters.Monday Feby 22nd.- An arrival from Kauai by which reed. letters from the brethren & sisters. Mrs. Whitney is comfortable though she was quite ill during some of the time of Mr. Whitney's absence. Sabbath Feby 28th. ~ Agreeably to notice given last Sabbath a number of the most attentive and interesting of the congregation met in the meeting house for the purpose of reciting a portion of Luke previously given out. Somewhat more than one hundred assembled; a considerable number recited the lesson, ~ which was the 9 chap. of Luke from the 1st to 21st verse. After the recitation was through I asked questions upon the verses for about half an hour and closed the exercises with prayer.- • Monday March 1st. Monthly concert, for the natives just before evening & for the families in the evening.- The illness of Mr. Shepard prevented his attendance or his wife. He was taken on Friday night & was so ill on Saturday that it was thought expedient to consult a physician. Dr. Rook was sent for and came and prescribed. In the evening he was sent for again. The Dr. is very attentive, called yesterday & today and say he will visit him every day till his health is restored.Tuesday March 2nd ~ The wife of Aikanaka called this evening to make known the state of her mind. She began by saying that formerly she had no fear of God before her eyes, and even denied that there was a God and spoke ill of his name, ~ when invited by her friends to attend to instruction she complied outwardly but her heart was altogether indisposed to it and she at the same time indulged freely and fearlessly in sin. In this course she continued a long time indulging in every sin though often exhorted by her friends to tum.- At length her sins found her out & stood up in array before her in particularly one sin that of speaking contemptuously of God,- this seemed to be the root of all the rest. She strove to erase • the recollection of it from her mind; but could not for it was before her day & night.- all her other sins came up before her in fearful array & almost drove her to despair.- She said her present wish is to forsake her sins & serve the Lord ~ she now loves she says the Society of his people, & wishes to be joined with 4 �LEVI VOLUME 14 them.Her husband came with her and made known his wish to join the church.- I conversed some time • with both of them. Lono and his wife called ~ both desire baptism & to be received to the church. They both appear well. Within a few days there appears to be an increase of serious inquiry. Wednesday March 3rd. Have been employed during the afternoon & evening writing to the windward in order to send by Gov. Adam's Schooner which is to sail tomorrow. Thursday 4th. I put two boxes of glass for Mr. Bishop on board the Puahulali the Gov's schn. and letters for Lahaina & Hawaii. About noon the Schooner sailed- the wind is from the westward which is a fair wind for the schn.Have heard today that Mr. Jackson the carpenter, met with a very serious injury in his arm which somehow ~ or other got between a board and that to which he was fastening it ~ in such way that the end of the spike which he was driving pierced his arm, and held him, in drawing out his arm he tore it very badly and the wound bled so profusely that before a physician could be called and the wound dressed, he lost so much blood as to have been in danger of losing his life.- • Friday 5th. Mr. Shepard is so far recovered from his illness that he is able to walk out and has called at the printing office though he is not able to work. Both last evening and this I have had calls from natives who are solicitous about their salvation. There is at present an increase of attention to religion.Saturday March 6th. This afternoon Mr. Bingham, Mr. Clark, Mr. Shepard and myself met the church and a number of the most serious natives at the house of Auhea for the purpose of examining candidates for admission into the church. Seven persons were conversed with and the account which they gave of their feelings was such as to justify us in receiving them as candidates for baptism. ~ In the evening met at the Halehalawai and examined four more persons; one of them was an aged Puleanaana who having renounced his art had devoted himself to the service of Christ. His is an interesting case. He was one of the head sorcerers; and he practiced his art for several years after the establishment of the mission: but he was at last persuaded to give it up; and he burned up the instruments of sorcery which he employed, and began to pray to the true God. He has been for some time a very zealous advocate for the religion of Jesus Christ and • appears to be sincere. Sabbath March 7th. There was nothing in regard to the morning service unusual. Mr. Bingham preached. 5 �LEVI VOLUME 14 In the afternoon the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered ~ nine persons were admitted to the church, and fourteen more propounded. The church sat down to commemorate the dying love of Christ • and the Season was agreeable and I hope profitable. Monday March 8th. As early this morning after breakfast as I could hasten away I went to the village to enquire for letters which I learned last evening from Mr. Hunnewell had come by the ship Louisa which arrived yesterday.- Considerable of a package came to hand and I recd. letters from Mr. Hill and invoices giving an account of Supplies for the Mission shipped on board the Louisa and then forwarded to Nantucket to be shipped on board the vessels there bound for the Pacific Ocean. Most of the shipment pr Louisa consisted of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark & John in the Hawaiian language & bound together. Tuesday March 9th. Most of the packages by the Louisa were landed today. A small box containing the Gospels elegantly bound for the chiefs was opened. Wednesday 10 ~ I have been giving out today copies of the Gospels to individuals who contributed money for the purpose of having them published in America. The persons were exceedingly gratified with the books. Thursday March 11th 1830. By invitation of Mr. Reynolds the members ofthe families at this station • took tea at his house this evening. Mr. & Mrs. Shepard on account of the illness of their child were not present. Capt. & Mrs. Gardner & Mr. & Mrs. Dowsett, Cap. Coffin and Cap. Coleman were guests.- In the evening D.E. Ford called in so intoxicated that he was not able to behave decently. Friday 12th. By the Ship Richmond Cap. Swain who stopped at Hilo recd.letters from Mr. Goodrich. Mr. G. writes that he has employed two men to work for him in building a house ~ to one he gives $30 per mo. and to the other $15. ~ He hopes to have his house completed in 10 mo. He represents the state of things at Hilo as in an interesting state. Sabbath 14th. Mr. Bingham preached in the morning from the words "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints" ~ In the concluding portion of his discourse he gave some account of a sister of his who died in the triumphs of faith & whose death he had an acct of by the last arrival from America. ~ After evening service recd. letters from Lahaina from which learn the illness of Miss Ogden, and the fact that Mr. & Mrs. Green are about going over to Wailuku to remain with Auwae until the departure of Mr. • & Mrs. Andrews for Hilo, which will probably not be in less time than four or five weeks.- Friday March 19th 1830. The Brig Andes, which has been chartered by Cap. Gardner, whose vessel the Ship Dawn has been condemned at this port sailed this day for London, Capt. & Mrs. Gardner passengers. 6 �LEVI VOLUME 14 To the care of the master Cap. King I entrusted a number of letters for the United States. Saturday 20th. This evening I attended the conference and conducted the services without the aid of • any of the brethren. Sabbath 21st. Mr. Bingham preached in the morning and Mr. Clark in the afternoon ~ at the Sabbath School there were 144. I am encouraged with the appearance of the School. I hope it is exerting a good influence. Tuesday 23rd. Attended this morning to the landing and getting up of supplies from America per the Ship Rambler ~ I also transferred a few articles which had been put on board the Pakii for Lahaina to the Pupuka which is to sail this day.- The Volunteer commanded by J.C. Jones sailed this afternoon for the Coast of California ~ by this vessel we send quite a package of letters to cross the continent. Cap. Hinckley who has sold the Sultan the vessel he brought out from America goes passenger. By Cap. Coffin of the ship Ocean rec'd a letter from Mr. Goodrich at Hilo. His family was well and his workman was getting forward with his work very much to his satisfaction. Wednesday March 24th. The Pakii sailed for Lahaina, Mr. Shepard put on board the division of the Gospels for Maui and Hilo. Wrote to all the brethren at Maui. • Thursday 25th. Heard by accident that the Paalua was to sail shortly for Lahainai- with all possible despatch. I sent down a few things which I wished to be forwarded for Hilo. There remained just time to put them on board and to scribble a hasty line to Mr. Richards giving an account of them. I also sent down 40 bundles of lath to go on board the brig Waverly for Kailua, - Mr. Shepard sent down the division of the new books for the Kona side of Hawaii. I spent about three hours this afternoon in conversation with natives we have offered themselves for the poaha meeting & others who are desirous to join the Church. Mr. Clark also spent part of the afternoon with another company & Mr. and Mrs. Bingham with another at their own house. Friday March 26th 1830. The Waverly sailed this afternoon for Maui & Hawaii. By the hand of Cap. Bacle I sent all the letters in my care for the brethren and sisters at Kona & Waimea. Sabbath March 28th. ~ Agreeably to notice given last Sabbath a regular service was conducted in English. About 20 foreigners were present. • Tuesday 30th. Received a small shipment of supplies from on board the ship Japan, Capt. Lincoln. It cost me some trouble to get them on shore as I was under the necessity of looking up a boat and going off after them. The ship was in the outer harbor. 7 �LEVI VOLUME 14 Wednesday 31st. The ship Enterprise, Cap. Stetson, arrived this morning. After breakfast I walked to the village in company with Mr. Shepard and found the Cap. on shore and recd. from him a package of • letters from Lahaina, also a letter containing a bill of lading of one cask & four barrels of supplies. Cap. Stetson called up in the course of the forenoon and we were gratified with an account from him of the passage of the Enterprise on her return from her last voyage having Mr. Ely & family & Sophia Bingham passengers. Cap. Hussey is a passenger on board the Enterprise, and he came out with a view to join his ship, the Cyrus, but his health is so feeble that he proposes to stop at the island, and it is his wish to be accommodated with board among some of the families of this station. We have concluded to give him an invitation to stay with us. Our supplies for the E. were landed just before night and drawn up. Thursday April 1st 1830. Spent this forenoon in opening barrels containing the supplies last recd. and from about three o'ck till six I spent conversing with natives that came together in the Sch. house to be examined for admission into the poaha. Friday 2nd. Having purchd. a small lot of boards & plank of Cap. Stetson I went to the village to take '. account of them, my boy having just before time gone down with the team to draw them up. After taking acct. of them I walked with Cap. S. to Mr. Hunnewell's store and borrowed money to pay the bill which amounted to 45:12. Having paid the bill I invited the captain to dine with me and he accepted the invitation. Mrs. C. had made no preparation as she had not expected company. She was however able to set a comfortable dinner before him. After dinner he bid us farewell and took his leave to go on board his ship to get under way. A little past the middle of the afternoon he got under way; but just as the vessel began to make headway off,- the wind suddenly struck her from the sea and knocked her all aback. The Cap. attempted to wear but found the ship was going astern so fast directly upon shore that he dropped his anchor and hoisted signals of distress. Cap. Hussey who had been watching the movements of the vessel from the time they began to get her under way gave us the alarm that the Enterprise was in difficulty and stated that she had no guns to fire signal of distress. I started immediately for the village thinking it possible that as the • weather was thick out that the Captains might not perceive the situation of the Ship. When I arrived at the village I found that it was so, in fact, an alarm was given and the captains who were on shore began to muster. In the mean time a boat for the Enterprise arrived with the Captain. Boats from the several ships 8 �LEVI VOLUME 14 immediately set off to the number of from 15 to 20; and after reaching the ship and laboring about half an hour they succeeded in getting her under way again. • We were not a little rejoiced to see the vessel clear of the reef and standing off: for she had been in imminent danger of going on shore, and had she struck she would inevitably have gone to pieces. ApL 7th 1830. The following Captains took tea with us this evening, Viz: GE Joy, Gardner, of the Canton, W m. Worth of the Rambler, Lincoln of the Japan, and Mr. Hunnewell. Richard Kalaaiaulu and Kuaana were married this afternoon. Thursday ApI. 8th. Cap. Worth of the Rambler sailed this afternoon. By him I sent a few supplies to KauaL I reed. letters this day from Lahaina and also from KauaL Friday ApI. 9th. reed. from on board the New York 8 barrels & 2 boxes of supplies also 4 coils cordage which had been landed at Lahaina from ships and which were sent down by Mr. Richards. I was attacked with a diarrhea this forenoon and was obliged to confine myself to the house. In the evening I was quite ill and found I should be obliged to send for a physician. Letter from Dr. Judd. • Saturday 10th. Somewhat better but confined to the house most of the day. Pain in the right side and febrile symptoms. Sabbath 11 th. Was able to attend meeting and the Sabbath School. Monday 12th. Have worked all day. Opened two barrels in the Depository cellar contg. slates and coffee. A report has been in circulation that Kekuanaoa had formed a plot to kill the king. He has searched out the origin of the report and found it to have been fabricated by a young man by the name of . He has written down the testimony and has requested us to print the statement. Mr. .Jones, Cap. Ebbets & others carried the story to Kauai and told it to Kaikioewa who was greatly excited and was on the point of coming up to prevent mischief: but concluded to wait till an official account should be sent to him. Thursday April 15th. It has rained a considerable part of this day. I spent a part of the forenoon in the Depository cellar and from 1/2 past three ti1l6 o'ck in the afternoon at the school house conversing with persons applying for admission to the po aha. I am very much perplexed to decide the object & motive of applicants for this meeting. They all profess to desire entire devotedness to God and his cause, ~ to be 9 �LEVI VOLUME 14 seeking as their great object the salvation of their souls. I spend 10 to 15 min. with each in asking questions and attending to the statements which I require of their exercises, faith and conformity to the work of God. • Monday April 19th. The annual examination of our Schools commenced this morning. The day has been spent in attending to the schools of Honolulu alon. ~ In the afternoon the ladies class of female teachers was brought forward together with the schools of children under their charge amounting to 278 scholars. It was a pleasing sight to see so many children some of them very small formed into classes & attending to instructions calculated to make them good wise & happy. A class embodying the King and his immediate attendants amounting to 155 was presented by Kuke the Tahitian teacher, each of which recited a verse in the Gospel of Luke. Boki's school of 94 scholars including Liliha and her attendants and principal people in Honolulu, was brought forward by Punihaole, and each scholar recited a verse of Luke. Tuesday ApL 20th 1830. Examination of the Schools continued. The Schools ofWaikiki, Waimanalo and Koolau were brought forward. Wednesday ApL 21st. The Schools of Waimea, Waialua, and Ewa were examined. No school from Waianae exhibited in consequence of the unwillingness of the director of that district, who as we were told • forbid the scholars to come to examination. The whole number of scholars that were examined amounted to 6635. Saturday ApL 25th. I was surprised this forenoon by the entrance of Mr. Shaw at the door of my house with a package of letters from America and the notice that the ship Pocahontas 13 7 days from Boston with about 80 tons of supplies for the mission had this morning anchored in the roads, ~ Mr. Shaw is Supercargo and an old acquaintance of some of us, having spent a year or two at this port some four or five years ago and having been on very friendly and visiting terms with the mission. He is a professor of religion of the Baptist communion and belongs to Boston. We were very happy to meet with him and gave him a very cordial welcome. Sabbath ApL 26. Native congo as large as usual; but the Eng. congo smalL Mr. Shaw was present and after meeting walked to our house and took dinner with us. He lodged at Mr. Bingham'S. Monday April 27th. The Pocahontas was brought into the harbor this morning and moored near the shore. The Captain & Mr. Shaw called up near evening and took tea with us. Capt. Bradshaw informed me that he should not be ready to land our supplies till next day after tomorrow. This will give me time to clear away things in the store house and cellars for stowing the articles as fast as they can be brought up. 10 �LEVI VOLUME 14 I have been very busy today in getting ready for receiving our supplies. Saturday May 1st 1830. This is the commencement of a new year in my accounts. • A very busy week this has been to me. On \~{!endnesday the ship began to discharge our supplies ~ and more or less have been landed every day since. Most of the packages and barrels have been delivered and a little more than half the lumber. I have employed from 8 to 12 natives a day and have paid them at the rate of about 50 cts. per day in books or slates. This has been a week of affliction to Mr. Shepard's family. Their child was taken about 8 or nine days ago with fever and during the whole of this week it has been a sufferer and the parents have several times thought it dying. Their hopes of its recovery are very feeble. On Thursday the ship Cyrus arrived which had been expected by Capt. Hussy. The news which he recd. on meeting with the first mate was exceedingly distressing ~ no other than that Capt. Clasby 5 days after leaving Tahiti had jumped overboard and was drowned. He had been previously very intemperate and it is supposed in a fit of insanity threw himself into the sea. Capt. H. has determined notwithstanding the feeble state of his health to take command & proceed to the coast of Japan. This day have recd. letters from • ~ Hawaii one from Mr. Bishop respecting lime and one from Dr. Judd. The latter wished to be favored with a conveyance to come down by the first of this month unless Mr. Bingham should have determined to visit Waimea. Wednesday May 12th 1830. A small schooner sailed for Lahaina today by which I sent a few articles for the windward. Wrote to Mr. Richards & Mr. Green in a very hasty manner. Since the arrival of the Pocahontas I have been very much engaged taking care of supplies &c. I think it desirable to undertake building and shall go about it with resolution. I have boards & timber nearly or quite sufficient for the lumber part and I have commenced collecting stones for the walls. I hope to obtain a pretty good supply for books. I have given out word that I will give a Gospel for six stones on the beach, and have delivered in the course of two days 10 axes to cutters. And I have had application for many more. I have also hired a man to go with the team and have been drawing stone from a place beyond Allen's. If the Lord is pleased to prosper me I hope in less than two year's should my life be spared to be able • to move into a new and comfortable dwelling. Saturday May 29th 1830. Since the last date I have been very much engaged. Our yard and the premises have been a scene of labor. Mr. Clark has been superintending the erection of houses in the 11 �LEVI VOLUME 14 enclosure in which my house stands. The frames of three native houses are now put up, one of which is designed for a dwelling for himself, another for a study and the last for the accommodation of the natives • belonging to his family. The two former buildings are separated from the other houses in the yard by a ti fence. A cook house is soon to be built for the accommodation of his family and ours and it will stand about mid way between our two dwelling houses. A front gate has been put up which will serve for us both, without the necessity of passing out by the printing house. I have also come to the conclusion of building a new store house to be connected with a dwelling for myself to be built of stones & carried up two stories. The stones I am now collecting. I purchase them for Gospels & Slates, to be cut & left on the beach; I to draw them up. For a Gospel 6 stones 2 feet sq. ; for the smallest size slates 10 stones & for the next large; 12 stones. More than 1000 have been cut. I shall need at least 3000. On Wednesday of the present week a party of the chiefs took tea at Mr. Bingham's. Next day Kaahumanu left to pass round the island to receive an acct. of the tax wood which has been cut. Mr. Bingham went as far as Kalauao and attended to the opening of a house of worship erected by Kanapaiki • the head man & a member of our church. Mr. Shepard accompanied him from Moanalua where they stopped. An acceptable present of fresh pork was sentto the families at this place. The Paalua, Kaahumamfs vessel sailed on Thursday of this week for KauaL I put on board most of the supplies for that station, which I had on hand. I wrote also Mr. Whitney. A new interest seems to be excited among the natives to enter the Poaha. I spend three house at least every week attending to the inquiries of those who meet, and in examining candidates for admission. Thursday I entered 20 and examined & took down the names of 24 to enter next week. All these persons profess to believe in Christ and to desire his salvation above all things.- Adversity will m them. Sabbath May 301830. Mr. Bingham has been so ill to day that he did not go out, Mr. Clark conducted all the services. Just before evening two schooners arrived from the windward, the Washington and Cap. Blanchard's New Sch. By the former I recd. a note from Mr. Richards and another from Dr. Judd. Mr. Thompson who was in the Washington, made a short visit to Waimea. He stopped one night. • Learn that Mr. Andrews was 10 days getting to Hilo. Learn also that the Packet is on her way from Lahaina, has stopped at Molokai. Monday May 31. Recd. a letter this morning from Mr. Bishop together with the ann. acct of the 12 �LEVI VOLUME 14 Station. By a letter recd. by Mr. Bingham from Kapiolani learn that the wife of Kamakau has been guilty of an • offence laying her under censure of the church. The fault was not stated. She is declared to be penitent. This evening had the company of Cap. Bradshaw & Mr. Shaw to tea, also Mr. & Mrs. Bingham, Mr. & Mrs. Clark & Mr. and Mrs. Shepard. Tuesday June 1st 1830. Walked down to the sea shore where the natives are cutting the coral stone for my building. The coral forms the surface of the whole flats; it is in thickness from 3 or four inches to about 12: the natives cut it the right width and then pry it up with levers.- The work of getting it resembles cutting up the surface of a pond frozen over. Kakauluohe {Kekauluohe} & Kinau came to converse secretly with Mr. Bingham and to tell him of a certain thing recently come to their ears. Viz. that a certain Pule~anaana had been practicing sorcery at Waikiki with the knowledge at least of the king ~ the object of which is to avert the evil that the king is exposed to and the mischief coming upon the land. Liliha seems to have much influence over the King and that influence is of a very bad kind, whether what has been whispered to the persons above named is strictly true is yet to be ascertained; and how much Boki's wife is connected with it is not clear. The King • has been more distant of late than for the year previous both with respect to the Mission and friendly intercourse with the steady Chiefs. As soon as the statements were made to Mr. B. he wrote the King an invitation to call & take tea. I was glad to perceive that he accepted the invitation. Wednesday June 2nd 1830. All the members of the families recd. a polite invitation from Mr. Shaw & Cap. Bradshaw to dine on board the Ship Pocahontas, the invitation was accepted by Mr. Bingham, Mr. Shepard, Mr. & Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Chamberlain & myself and at 2 o'ck we were met at the wharf by Cap. Bradshaw & taken on board. Mr. Thompson was also one of the guests. We had an excellent dinner consisting of a variety of dishes well served. We were gratified with our visit & entertainment and between 4 and 5 o'ck we were conducted on shore & returned to our homes. Mrs. Bingham and Mrs. Shepard did not find it convenient to attend. At the lecture six couple were married, among them were two members of the church. Umiokalani a • female & Kinau a male. Their companions appeared to be persons of respectability. Monday June 7th ~ By the brigantine Dhaulle which arrived on Saturday from Canton, Mr. Bingham recd. a letter from Dr. Morrison & Mr. Clark recd. one from Mr. Bridgman the Am. Miss. at Canton, who 13 �LEVI VOLUME 14 arrived there in February. The Dhaulle which stopped at the Sandal wood islands previously to her passage to China brings news • that, the Becket which sailed in company with the Kamehameha from this port in Dec. 1829 had arrived at those islands: but that the Kamehameha having Boki on board was missing. Both vessels arrived at Rotama;- and the Kamehameha sailed thence for the Sandalwood island a few days before the Becket, but when the Becket reached the island the other vessel had not arrived and when the D. sailed for Canton had nine weeks elapsed from the time of the brig's leaving Rotama and it had not arrived. During the nine weeks a small vessel arrived and brought word of having fallen in with some pieces of a wreck at such a time & place as to afford strong ground to believe that it was part of the brig. A gale was known to have taken place about the time the Kamehameha was on her way from Rotama to the Sandal wood island, and there are also two small low islands lying in the way and dangerous to vessels bound from the former to the latter. Kaahumanu returned this afternoon from a tour around the island, was present at the monthly prayer meeting for the natives, and also at the pI. meet. of the families. Mr. Shaw was also present & made one of the prayers. • Wednesday June 9th 1830 ~ I have been very busily employed to day in sending supplies down to the landing to go on board the Missionary Packet for Lahaina and Kailua. It had been my expectation that the vessel would get away tomorrow; but the prospect is now that she will not sail before Monday, as Mr. Bingham, who is making calculations to take passage in her for Lahaina, is not ready. Staked out the ground for the dimensions of the cellar of a new store house, and dwelling of the agent: between the old Mission house and the church yard. The persons whom I employed to dig it have fallen from the bargain. Thursday June 10th 1830. Today has not been so laborious a day as yesterday but it has not been a day of rest. The hours have been filled up with care and business of a miscellaneous kind. From 20 min. before 4 till half past 5 o'ck afternoon I spent in the school house attending to the applications to enter the po aha. I conversed with about a dozen. Saturday 12th. In reference to the communion which is to be observed tomorrow, MI. Bingham met in the afternoon the members of the church and the candidates for admission to baptism & church fellowship. As I was much occupied in the evening making out communications for the windward I did not attend the Saturday evening conference. 14 �LEVI VOLUME 14 Sabbath 13th. Mr. Bingham ready to depart on the morrow preached in the forenoon to a very full & attentive congregation from the memorable works of Samuel to the children of Israel when he took a stone • and set it between Mispah & Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, "Hitherto hath the Lord helped us." The sermon was an application of the text to the Mission and to the church which has been gathered in this place ~ to the Chiefs and to the people who have been made the subject of the divine care and goodness. In the afternoon the Sacrament was administered and the following persons admitted to baptism and to the table of the Lord, viz, Kapumakani, Kaakualaula, Hanaumaikai, his wife and Hapukaua the wife of Kino. Mr. Shaw and Mr.Abbot of the Baptist communion partook with us. It was a very gratifying sight to witness such a circle of persons commemorating the death of the Lord Jesus and meekly sitting at his feet, who a few years ago were heathen and some of them leaders and devotees of a cruel and degrading superstition. Owing to the expected absence of Mr. Bingham for a number of months there were no persons propounded for admission at the next communion, though there is a considerable number of persons who might be brought forward. • At the close of the communion service, Mr. Bingham made a few farewell remarks stating his expectation of departing on the morrow ~ exhorted all to stand fast ~ especially those who were desirous of offering themselves as candidates for baptism and called upon those to rise who desired to devote themselves truly & forever to the Lord, were fully persuaded in their own minds without doubting or hesitating. More than one half that were in the house arose, and thus signified that they were on the Lord's side, and that it was their determination to persevere, both through evil report and through good report ~ to the end of life. Monday June 14th 1830. After dining somewhat late at Mr. Clark's, singing a few verses of the hymn "Blest be the tie that binds" and a prayer by Mr. Clark we gave our brother and sister Bingham the parting hand. The brethren viz. Mr. Clark, Mr. Shepard & myself accompaned them to the vesseL A very considerable number of natives crowded round us when we left the shore and gave our friends a parting salutation. The vessel was wafted out of the harbor by the breeze and when the darkness closed upon the prospect she had made very good progress towards Diamond HilL Liliha returned this afternoon from her tour around this island. She has been absent 12 1/2 days. 15 �LEVI VOLUME 14 Tuesday June 15th 1830. The king, Kaahumanu, Auhea & her husband, Kinau and her husband and Liliha together with all the brethren and sisters of the Station took tea at the house of Mr. Clark. • Wednesday June 161830. The king and Kaahumanu are about to leave this place to make the tour of the windward islands, the foreigners & people of Honolulu were invited to meet at the king's place to here the charge of the King. It was expressed in very few words to the foreigners, which was that the direction of affairs during their absence devolved on Kinau & Liliha, and they were requested to respect them and mutually to aid each other in whatever was proper. To the people the king made a short speech stating that he and Kaahumanu were about to be absent and that they left the management of concerns with the two chiefs above mentioned and it was his charge that their authority should be regarded. He also said it was his will that all should do that which is right and good & obey the word of God. Kaahumanu made a longer speech to support the King whom she called Ke kalahala no ko k8~kou kino; though Christ is the Kala hala no ko kahou {kakou} uhane. She expressed it as her wish that all should regard the word of the King and the word of God the law of the king and the law of God allegiance to the king of the land & to God the King of alL She referred to the charge of her husband to her to take care of the country and to watch over the King to guide him aright was her wish and in doing '. this she wished all to join that the whole burden need not rest upon her. After she had finished her address she proposed prayer & Mr. Clark closed with a prayer. Mr. Charltons Schr. the Truro sailed for Hilo. I wrote to Mr. Andrews & Mr. Goodrich & Mr. Shepard sent a box of books. Thursday, June 17th 1830. The King and chiefs sailed this afternoon for the windward ~ Kaahumanu & Auhea were the only high chiefs of the company ~ The King & Auhea embarked on board the Waverly; Kaahumanu took passage in her own vesseL Between 12 and 1 o'ck Mr. Clark and I called at the house of Auhea where the chiefs were assembled and we supposed they were about ready to embark ~ The King went out and said that at 1 o'ck they would embark. We tarried til11 o'ck & expecting every moment the return of the King: but he did not come. We waited till near 2 o'ck when notice was brought that he was asleep. We supposed he might have eaten a full dinner and wanted a siester: we returned home and it was not till sometime after 4 o'clock that Mr. C. was sent for to return to the house of the chiefs and then the King was not present. It was however thought best • that prayers shd. be attended without him and that the chiefs as they went down to embark should call at the place where he was & take him along. This they did ~ and about an half hour before sun set the vessel sailed under a salute of cannon from both forts and shipping. 16 �LEVI VOLUME 14· All the members of the families took tea at Mr. Shepard's. Mr. Shaw & Cap. Bradshaw were of the company. From Mr. Shaw we learned that the King was led to the beach in a state of intoxication; and this • fully accounted for the detention. Mr. Shaw also mentioned that Mr. Charlton had been talking very loudly respecting a woman who had been put on board one of the vessels ~ he said tied hand and foot and secured to a stanchon. It was the person whom the natives call the Wahine Paniola, who is devoted to the Catholic religion and is the most active in propagating it. The report of her being tied has no foundation it is altogether denied. Friday June 18 1830. Have learned today through Kinau that the King was enticed to drink yesterday by the Eng. Consul, & that he told him it was not good for him to leave this place, but it was well for Kaahumanu to go & for him to stay & take care of this island. Have been informed that the Catholic woman was directed by Kaahumanu to go on board the vessel for the windward & that she consented & went without compulsion: and also that the pule anaana ofWaikiki ~ Luau, who has been trying of late to revive the old superstition of this land, together with the lad who falsely accused Kekuanaua to the King had been required to go on board one of the vessels that sailed yesterday. Mailou came to me with a manao hihia ~ viz. that the above puleanaana had said of him that in • three months he would die and he could only avert it by paying him the sum of three dollars. A hale halawai recently built in the fort was opened this afternoon for religious meetings. Mr. Clark and I attended: both prayed. A small schr. arrived from Kauai by which I reed. a letter from Mrs. Whitney. Saturday June 19th 1830th ~ Mr. Shepard attended the conference ~ From this time he will have the particular direction of this meeting. Sabbath 20th. The congregations both in the morning and afternoon were respectable as to number & the attention respectfuL The congo in the morning, I thought, was not quite so large as heretofore, but in the afternoon, larger. Mr. Clark preached in the morng from Exo II ~ 26 ~ Owai ma ko ke Akua aoao? in the morning from Ps. VI. 6~8. Monday 21st. To day a company of men with whom I have made a bargain to dig the cellar of the new Store & dwelling house for myself commenced their work. I am to pay them 2 ps. unbId. factory cotton & • 10 middling size slates. Tuesday 22nd. I walked to the beach where the people are cutting stones: find that they have a great quantity cut ~ more than enough for the house. Smith my hired man having had some difficulty with 17 ----~ .--~--- �LEVI VOLUME 14 another foreigner who lives in the house with him came here in company with Pakii who had been applied to by said foreigner to redress the injury he had received from Smith. The case was stated & Smith wished • me to become security for about $18 ~ $12 for a debt contracted for building a house & 6 for damages exacted by the foreigner as above for abuse. As I wish his services I engaged to pay the above sum as soon as he (Smith) should earn it. Wednesday June 23rd 1830. The lecture this afternoon was as well attended as usuaL Mr. Clark preached from the words of our Savior concerning Zaccheus "This day is salvation come to this house for as much as he also is a son of Abraham". At the close of the sermon he united two coupLe in marriage. Thursday 24. No abatement of interest in reference to the poaha more by a great many applications than I can attend to in the time alloted for conversation with applicants ~ about 3 1/2 hours today. Friday 25 ~ I have been occupied most of this day with my accounts making them up for the year which closed on the last day of ApriL Copied the names of the persons who have joined the poaha since 11 th March 1830 find the number 223. Saturday June 26, 1830. Mr. Shepard attended the evening conference. Mrs. C. was not very well and I was detained at home. • Sabbath 27th. Attendance about as it was last Sabbath ~ in the morning Mr. Clark preached a very good sermon from Rom. XIII. 12. "The night is far spent, the day is at hand": &c, and in the afternoon from Ps. IV. 4 & 5. About noon the Packet arrived from the Windward. In the afternoon a package of letters was handed in among them I found for myself letters from the following, Mr. Bishop, Mr. Goodrich, Mr. Ruggles, Dr. Judd, Mr. Richards, Mr. Green & Mr. Bingham & a note from Mrs. Thurston. Monday 28. The Pocahontas sailed this morning. The Packet has discharged her cargo today consisting of wood from Hawaii. Wrote a letter to Mr. Whitney & sent down all the articles for Kauai which I have on hand, expecting the vessel to sail but she did not, as Mr. Hart whom the gov. has sent for to do the joiner work of his house was not quite ready. I also wrote to Mr. Gulick by this opportunity. The vessel will sail tomorrow. Tuesday June 29 1830. I have been sending to the landing to go on board the schooner supplies for Waimea and also boards for Kailua. Every thing or about every thing I have to send has gone down. Wednesday 30th. I spent the whole of this forenoon in writing letters to the windward. Viz. to Messrs Thurston & Bishop, Mr. Ruggles & Dr. Judd at Hawaii; Mr. Bingham and Mr. Green at Lahaina, also closed 18 �LEVI VOLUME 14 a letter to Mr. Richards commenced last evening and completed the invoice of supplies for Waimea. As I was going to the village to carry my letters to go on board the Packet which was just ready to sail a letter ~,. was handed me from Mr. Bingham which came by the Waverly that arrived yesterday from Lahaina. The Packet got away about 2 o'ck and as the breeze was brisk and pretty favorable she was soon out of sight. Hope she will reach Lahaina by tomorrow evening in that case, Mr. B. may set out for Hawaii this week, otherwise he will not start till after the Sabbath. Thursday July 1st 1830. Met in the meeting house this afternoon to converse with the candidates for admission to the poaha; the School in which the meetings hitherto have been attended has been taken down this week in order to its being rebuilt. The attendance was more numerous than usual and our houses in the evening were thronged. ~ The Waverly sailed for Lahaina. Sabbath July 4th. Early this morning the silence of the day was broken by the discharge of cannon in honor of American Independence. How little regard men pay to the honor of God or his authority, when they are unwilling to defer to a suitable day their noisy acclamations. The Puahulale which arrived last evening from Lahaina brought news of the loss of a whale ship on the windward side of MauL • The exercises of the day were conducted as usuaL Monday July 5th. Mon. Con. In the evening two of the families observed the season at the house of Mr. Shepard. Mr. & Mrs. Clark having been invited to attend a prayer meeting with Kinau at Waikiki did not return in season to be present with us. Commenced building a new cook house for the accommodation of Mr. Clark's family and mine between our houses. Tuesday July 6th 1830. The Schooner Truro-sailed for Lahaina this forenoon. Mr. Hunnewell went up passenger also Mr. Reynolds partly on account of the notice respecting the wreck of the whaling ship which was reed. by the last arrival from MauL Wednesday 7th. Walked to a place on the N.E. side of Diamond hill where is a quary of chalk stone ~ was attended by Kahananui and a number of natives. The natives cut up a quantity and put it into bundles and brought it home on their backs & shoulders. On my return I found Mr. Goodrich from Hilo. He had • taken passage in Cap. Blanchard's schooner which had arrived during our absence. Mr. G. preached at the lecture & Mr. Clark married 10 couple. Thursday 8th. The Waverly and Pakii arrived from Lahaina, in the latter Mr. Green came down 19 �LEVI VOLUME 14 passenger ~ also Capt. Howland of the ship Lyra recently cast way on the back side of MauL The loss of the vessel was occasioned by a mistaking the isthmus between the two parts of Maui for the passage between • Oahu & Molokai. Sabbath, July 11th 1830. Mr. Goodrich preached to the people in the morning and Mr. Green in the afternoon. Mr. Green also preached in English. A small schooner arrived this morng. from the Sandal wood islands. Capt. Cole who was passenger has brought word that nothing has been heard from the Brig Kamehameha since she left Rotama for those islands and the conclusion is that she is undoubtedly lost. The opinion is strengthened by there having been found several things that are supposed to have belonged to the brig. Cap. C. also bring word that Manuia died of disease and that the Becket which he had charge of is on her return by the way of the Soc. IsIs. Monday July 12. Mr. Clark's native houses are now finished and he has commenced moving. Tuesday 13th. Mr. Clark finished moving into his new houses in the yard with us. They must do their cooking for the present as we do ~ in the house occupied by the domestics of the family. Had the store house cleared out to day and the timber and joist stowed in also part of the shingles. • A young man who is employed of Mr. Goodrich & who accompanied him to this place has been employed several days painting the inside of Mr. Shepard's house. Friday July 16, 1830. Mr. Knight was buried this afternoon. Saturday July 17. This afternoon the Packet arrived bringing Dr. Judd & family from Waimea. They stopped at Lahaina on their way down & left there last evening. Recd. letters from several of the brethren viz. Messrs. Bishop, Ruggles & Bingham. Sabbath July 18th. Mr. Green preached to the native congregation in the morng. and also to the few foreigners that assembled with the Miss. families after the close of the native service. Mr. Goodrich preached in the afternoon. Monday 19th. The quarterly examination of the Schools of this place was attended to day. I have been too much occupied in attending to supplies that I have sent down to go on board the Packet for Hilo to take a part in the examination, Mr. Green & Mr .Shepard afforded some assistance. It was the purpose of Mr. Goodrich to get away this evening and to effect this he exerted himself to the utmost; but was not quite able to accomplish it. The wood and lime for the depository which were put on board at Hawaii were discharged and all the supplies for Hilo shipped put on board. This occupied the whole of the day and by 20 �LEVI VOLUME 14 the time the vessel was loaded it was too late to leave the harbor. Tuesday July 201830. The Schooner having Mr. Green & Mr. Goodrich on board sailed this morning -. for the windward. The Volunteer, John C. Jones arrived this afternoon from the coast of California. He brought New York papers as late as April 7th. Petitions on the subject of Sabbath mails have been again presented to congress and have drawn forth another report from the famous Johnson. Thursday July 22nd. Made an effort to break a pair of oxen to the yoke. By the aid of the carpenter, Smith, Blatchford & a man by the name of Simpson whom I have employed to break them we succeeded in getting the yoke upon them and tied their tails together. Friday 23. Between 2 & 3 o'ck this morng. I dressed myself and with a lanthorn went out to look at the oxen which were left in the yoke & tied near the yard. I found one of them in a very bad condition. He had lain down or fallen down and his fellow had trampled over him and turned the yoke. I immediately went after the carpenter who lodges in the native house of Mr. Bingham, waked him out of sleep and called him out to my assistance. After working about half an hour we freed them from the yoke and tied them each separately by the horns and left them. This morning we yoked them up again and they continued in the • yoke till near night when we liberated them. The Dhaulle arrived from Lahaina this morning and sailed for Kauai in the afternoon I wrote by her to Mr. Whitney. The Pakii arrived from Kauai and brought a letter from Mr. W. A foreigner whom I employed to tend the oxen for a few days, which I am breaking, was attacked with the colera morbus this morning and has been very sick at the house of the Dr. through the whole of the day. We removed him from the wood house into the native house occupied by Mr. Abbot our carpenter. Saturday July 24th 1830. The foreigner is better to day and has gone to his own home. Mills having finished a house which he has been building invited the families to take tea with him. All the families went except Mrs. Chamberlain & myself, Mrs. C. being ill and not able to accept the invitation. Sabbath 25th. The native services were conducted by Mr. Clark and were well attended both parts of the day. The exercises in English consisted of prayer by Mr. Clark, singing as usual, and the reading of a sermon, which latter service I performed. • Tuesday July 27th 1830. The walls of a cook house for the accommodation of Mr. Clark's family & mine being completed except the gable ends, the carpenter has commenced putting up the frame for the roof. Kekuanaoa has given 10 rafters to help us along with the work. 21 �LEVI VOLUME 14 Thursday July 29. Kekuanaoa sent to me for the kanawai printed about 21/2 years ago in which murder, theft & adultery were prohibited under the penalty of death, fine & imprisonment. Having lost the copy he '. formerly had, he had forgotten the exact tenor of the law and thought it possible something was continued respecting falshood, this he wished to ascertain that he might know what to do with several persons who had been guilty of a breach of promise. The case was this - about a dozen individuals who had formerly attended to the instructions of the Catholics, but had upon the authority of the king promised to forsake that way, having turned back to the course which they had professedly renounced, were called before the chiefs to give an account of themselves, upon being interrogated which way they intended to follow whether the Catholic or the Evangelical about half of them replied that they would follow the latter, the remainder chose the former. After a considerable talk had with them respecting the wishes & word of the king & their former promise, Kekuanaoa declared that they had incurred the penalty of the law and they were put into the fort, but were not confined. The chiefs who acted on the occasion were Kinau, Kekaunaoa, Liliha & Paki. Some of these proposed that the persons should be sent to one of the windward islands, but Kekuanaoa thought that as the offence had been committed here, they ought to receive their punishment here, but what punishment '. to inflict was not clear to him, he therefore sought the Kanawai of the king in hopes that would throw some light upon the subject. This afternoon he called upon us to seek advice. Mr., Clark & Mr. Shepard were present and we told him our minds were much perplexed with the subject and we did not know precisely what advice to give him. Kekuanaoa said he had thought of imposing a fine upon them of a certain number of bogs. to this I replied that I thought it would be in vain, that it would not accomplish the end proposed. That fining them would not change their views. I stated my opinion that they had better act very warily & treat them kindly and do all they could to win them to the truth. I said the chiefs had a right to forbid them teaching others or attending upon the instructions of the Catholics & that they also had a right to proscribe their teachers particularly as they had never given consent to their dwelling in the islands. We are very much perplexed to know what course the chiefs ought to pursue in order to counteract & prevent the evils which the introduction of the Catholic sentiments is calculated to produce. Persecution is not warranted by Scripture and the history of the church & of the world proves that principles either true or false are not likely to be eradicated by coercive means. The Lord direct us and the chiefs and take care of his own cause. 22 �LEVI VOLUME 14 Friday July 301830. The cellar of my house is now dug and I this morning paid the natives who • performed the work. . _- J \ The Waverly sailed to Kauai by her I wrote to Mr. Whitney. Have learned that the persons devoted to the Catholic superstition were commanded to go into the fort but are not confined. The chiefs are not fully decided what to do with them. Sabbath Augt. 1st, 1830. Reed. a letter today from KauaL Mr. W. had just set out to make a tour of the island in company with the Gov. His health is not very good, neither is that of Mr. Gulick, who expects to come up to this place in the course of a month. Monday Augt. 2. The native Brig. Kamoholelani, Geo. Marine, which has been absent about a year and a half cruising among the South sea islands in search of sandal wood & tortoise shell arrived this morning. She stopped at Kauai & by her I reed. a letter from Mr. Whitney who informed me of a barrel of molasses he had put on board for me. Observed the monthly concert met at the house of Mr. Shepard. Tuesday Augt 3rd. At half past 5 o'ck we met the members of the church according to appointment at Ie the stone house ~ where Kinau & her husband now reside, for the purpose of a Church meeting. Mr. Clark opened the meeting by reading a hymn and after the singing by offering a prayer. I then made some remark on the duties & obligations of a Christian. Mr. Clark afterwards made a few observations and requested me to give notice of a fast to be observed on the Saturday proceeding the Com. in Sept. & to say that the meeting now instituted was designed to be permanent. After singing and prayer the assembly broke up. Between 40 and 50 were present besides the brn. of the station Viz. Messrs. Clark, Judd, Shepard & myself. The Becket arrived this afternoon but of the 169 natives which left here in this vessel only 12 returned and 10 of these were of the number who shipped to navigate the vessel ~ the other 2 were Kaupena the wife of Manuia and a lad of theirs. There was much wailing during the evening. The fate of the brig Kamehameha & those that were in her, there seems little doubt was disasterous. Wednesday Augt. 4th 1830. I have had an interview with Kaupena ~ She is very much altered since she left having lost so much flesh that I scarcely recognised her. From her and Kekuanaoa I have learned that the number of persons on board the Becket when she left • here was as follows. 100 soldiers, 40 men 23 � 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 Chamberlain (Levi) 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 Chamberlain, Levi - Journal - Volume 0014 - 1830.02.03 - 1830.10.25 Description An account of the resource Typescript Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1830.02.03 - 1830.10.25 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/6325cc5e4ad845100bc15c5df673f860.pdf c50b2274dd4c96060de536c4797c8fec PDF Text Text LEVI VOLUME 15 Volume "XV • October 27, 1830 ~ November 1, 1831 • Wednesday Octr. 27 1830. The Packet arrived from Lahaina this morning sent down by Mr. Richards to convey Dr. Judd & family thither, his services being required for the expected confinement of Mrs. Richards, Green & Andrews. This forenoon Cap. Taylor of the brig Griffon conducted to the missn. establishment a company of Kigahna indians whom he had brought from the N. W. C. Several of them were persons with whom Mr. Green during his late tour had formed an acquaintance. For one of them, a man by the name of Cowe, he had formed quite an attachment. We expressed our satisfaction in having an opportunity to see them. We showed them the printing house. We showed them also our houses & introduced them to our families and Mr. Clark conducted them to the meeting house. They all seemed gratified. We regretted very much that Mr. Green was not at this station ~ as some of them were very desirous of seeing him, particularly Cowe who remembered him welL Sabbath Octr. 31st. Mr. Gulick preached both parts of the day. Mr. Clark conducted Eng. service. Cap. Taylor with his N.W. indians and several gentlemen attended. The indians attended also the native service in the afternoon. Their behavior was very decorous considering their ignorance and the novelty of the !• exercises to them. We cannot but hope that some of them should they return to their own country will think of what they have seen and perhaps this singular expedition of theirs to these islands may be the means of good to them & incline them to seek for instructors for their tribes wandering in darkness on the inhospitable N.W. shores. It is our prayer at least that this may be the case. In the evening Mr. Clark & I attended the meeting for conversation with the candidates. Our subject was baptism the design of it. Monday Novr. 11830. This afternoon the Packet sailed for Lahaina & carrd. Dr. Judd & family who his been sent for to be present with several of the families who are expecting to need his aid. Hannah who accompanied us from Lahaina on our return from a visit last Jany. went up with them. Mr. Gulick & family also set out to return to Kauai kindly favored with a passage on board the Ship Japan Cap. Lincoln. Saturday Novr. 20. Since making the last entry I have been excessively occupied. But am now liberated a little as the Owhyhee by which I wished to send letters has sailed. • This afternoon she left the harbor. Mr. Hunnewell who has been at the islands somewhat more than four years and here made a very pretty fortune has taken passage in her having given up his business to Mr. Henry A. Pierce. By this opportunity I sent 10 letters together with the annual account of the expenditures 1 �LEVI VOLUME 15 of the Mission for the year ending ApI. 30 1830. During these 20 days the Waverly has arrived from Hilo and brot letters from Mr. Andrews and Mr. Goodrich. We have learned with concern that a • misunderstanding has taken place between the chiefs & Mr. Goodrich' family, and that Mr. Ruggles was about to go down from Waimea to settle it. The Waverly has sailed again for Hilo. The Packet arrived some days ago. Her rudder is so much out of repair that it has been found necessary to fit a new stock. She is still here destined for Kauai. About a fortnight ago Hoapiliwahine arrived and she will remain here with her daughter Kinau till after her confinement. The day before yesterday the Griffon sailed & the North West Indians left. Sabbath Novr. 28th. A much larger English congregation than usual. I read a sermon ~ Mr. Clark performed the other exercises. In the evening Mr. Clark by invitation of Cap. Stetson of the Enterprise went on board that vessel and conducted a service for the benefit of any seamen who might attend. I attended the meeting for the special instruction of the candidates for admission to the church. Wednesday Deer. 1st. Entertained company at tea this evening viz. Capts. Stetson, Macy, Coffin Ray & • Shermon. For 24 hours the wind has been unusually strong. Thursday 2nd. The native members of the church have visited the different Kauhale of the village today to endeavor to excite the people to attend to the concerns of their souls particularly those who have been indifferent and disinclined to an attention to the work of God. Last evening they held a meeting for special prayer for the purpose of imploring the presence & blessing of God to be with & upon them in their attempts to call up the attention of the poe hookuli. Their efforts they are encouraged to hope will not be entirely in vain. Previously to their visiting the different clusters of houses they had sent word expressive of their wish and inquiring whether it would be agreeable to receive a visit from them. Saturday 4th. As the fort was not visited by the poe hooikaika on Thursday, it was visited today. A large number of people assembled and among the rest some foreigners. The Moe Kolohe laws were read. I •• understand that were read on Thursday at the other kau hale . Sabbath Deer. 5th 1830. The house was filled with natives. Mr. Clark preached as usuaL Between twenty and thirty foreigners attended English service. Capts. Stetson, Macy, Coffin, Sherman & Ray were 2 �LEVI VOLUME 15 present. • In the evening Mr.Clark & I went on board the ship Enterprise by invitation of Cap. Stetson. The cabin was pretty well filled, the Captains that attended Eng. service in the morning were present. Mr. Clark made some appropriate remarks upon the words (CHow shall we escape if we neglect so great Salvation". Monday 6th. The Sister of Laanui died last night. Mr. Abbot our carpenter made a coffin for her & she was buried this afternoon. Mr. Clark made a prayer at the grave. This evening attended the monthly concert at the house of Mr. Shepard. Capts. Stetson & Macy were present. Capt. Stetson made one of the prayers. It was a pleasant meeting. Wednesday 8th. By Cap. Joy of the Ship Zenas Coffin reed. letters from Lahaina. The letters contain the distressing intelligence of Mrs. Goodrich's being then in a state of partial derangement of the mind owing to a difficulty which took place at Hilo. She came down with Mr. & Mrs. Andrews who arrived at Lahaina on the 27th ulto. She is more composed than when she left Hiloi but is not restored. Mrs. Green had not been confinedi but was quite ilL .• I recd. also a letter from Mr. Goodrich in which he speaks of the derangement of Mrs. G. intellects but does not assign the cause. Mr. Ruggles was then at Hilo whither he had gone to settle the unhappy difference between his family and the chiefs, which had arisen in consequence of imprudence on the part of Mrs. G. & for which she was sincerely sorry. Thursday Decr 9th. The Packet arrived from Kauai and brought Kaikioewa and Wife and Kapule & her husband. There object is to attend a counsel of the nation if agreeable to the other chiefs to convene a counsel to attend to some business of importance. They will probably go to the windward perhaps to Hawaii. Friday Deer. 10th. Kaikioewa called upon us this morning wishing some advice respecting sailing tomorrow for Lahaina. We told him that if he could get ready to go to day we should advise him to set out without delay but if not to day that he had better defer going till after the Sabbath. He concluded to endeavor to sail to day & immediately gave orders to that effect. After this Deborah expressed a wish to • have some private conversation with us, i.e. with Mr. Clark & me. We walked up to my room and then Deborah made known her thought, which was that it was the wish of Kaikioewa to expel the Catholics and that it was with a view to effect this that he had now left Kauai & come up here and it was his wish to 3 �LEVI VOLUME 15 convene a Council of the nation to deliberate upon the subject. She stated some of the ways the Gov. had thought of for effecting it and then asked what our opinion was. We gave it unhesitatingly but cautioned • her against making it knovvn as coming from us. We told her moreover that the chiefs must prepare themselves for being opposed. I wrote to Mr. Richards & stated what had been communicated by Deborah and told him what we had said to her. I also wrote to Mr. Green and a short note to Mr. Andrews. When the Gov. & Deborah & the others were ready to sail they came up to our house to attend prayers. As soon as prayers were over they set off & a short time before sun set the Packet left the harbor. The wind was in their favor from the West. Sabbath Deer. 11th 1830. This morning a son [Lot Kamehameha or K V] was born to Kinau, this is her third within three years ~ all sons. The wind has been from the Westward for several days & the weather unusually cold for this climate. Thermometer about 67 degrees in the morning. In the evening Mr. Clark attended a conference on board the Enterprise and I attended the Ninau • meeting of the candidates at the house of Auhea. \ Monday Deer. 12 1830. The Unity arrived from the windward this morning by which reed. a letter from Mr. Richards, Mr. Bishop, Mrs. Thurston & Mrs. Bingham to the committee with the residue of N inauhoike. Went on board the Atooi Schooner and got the molasses which was sent by Mr. W. two barrels I left on board for the windward. Tuesday 13. The Ship Sultan sailed to day for Canton and is bound thence to the U.S.A. I sent two letters. The ship is commanded by Cap. Ebbets who arrived here in the Ship Enterprise ApL 16 1824 and has been at the islands ever since except making one voyage to Canton. Capt. Thompson recently of the Convoy goes passenger. Saturday Deer. 25. This evening between 9 & 10 o'ck we were surprised by the arrival of Dr. Judd and family from Lahaina. Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Green were confined within 24 hours of each other & both have daughters. Mr. Green mentions his determination of going to Hilo and thinks it possible he may set • out as soon as the middle of January. Mrs. Goodrich's health was recovering & her mind becoming settled. Learned from Dr. Judd ma that Mr. Ruggles & family had gone to Kaawaloa & that Mr. Bingham & family were destined there & were going over by mount Hualalai. The chiefs from Kauai had gone on to 4 �LEVI VOLUME 15 Hawaii, where they expected to have a counciL Monday Deer. 27 1830. The ship Enterprize Cap. Stetson, left this afternoon as she was to stop at • Kauai. I put on board a few articles for the Station & wrote to the brethren. Two other vessels went out to day. Most of the shipping has now left the harbor. Tuesday 28th. The chiefs assembled the people this morning of this and the neighboring villages and made addresses. Kinau took the lead ~ was followed by Kekauonohi who arrived Saturday night from Lahaina with the Dr. & family. Liliha & Hoapiliwahine also addressed them. It seemed to be a meeting according to the ancient pono. Somewhat formal. This evening had Dr. & Mrs. Judd & Mr. & Mrs. Clark to tea. Kekauonohi called & was invited to sit down to the table with us. Wednesday 29th. The Pakii sailed for Lahaina, with Kalola mao She has been sent for by the Princess. The Washington also sailed for Lahaina. I wrote to Mr. Richards & Mr. Green by the latter vessel. Friday Deer. 31st 1830. This afternoon Mrs. Shepard ~ confined ~ a son. Sabbath January 21831. An uncomfortable day wind from the sea with rain. None but persons connected with the missionary family present at the English service. • Monday 3rd. A rainy day. Work of the new house not going on owing to the weather. Reed. letters from Hawaii by the Sch. Unity which arrived yesterday with cattle. Mr. Bingham was at Waimea on Monday the 27th ulto. & the Chiefs were at Kau. The Chiefs were expected to be at Kaawaloa next day where Mr. Ruggles & family then were, having left Waimea. Mr. Bingham was expected to be at Kaawaloa on Saturday Jan. 1. An Ahaolelo of the chiefs was to be held at Kailua. Wednesday 5th. The Lahaina chiefs viz. Hoapili wahine & Kekauonohi left to day in the Pakii & Pupuka. I sent 20 boards for Mr. Green in reference to his going to Hilo. Hoapili wahine took the child of Kinau which Hoapilikane has adopted or is to adopt for his own. Saturday ]any 8th 1831. I was occupied most of the forenoon in writing for the windward. That is to Mr. Andrews & Green at Lahaina & to Mr. Goodrich at Hilo expecting that a vessel would sail immediately and that Kaiana & wife would go to be connected with Mr. Green as assistants; but word came about noon that the vessel would not sail till after the Sabbath as the chief had stopped it. • Made a selection of twenty~two individuals with a view to converse with them before the church for their instruciton & to ascertain as near as possible their true character in order to their being propounded of admission to the church. 5 �LEVI VOLUME 15 Yesterday my man, Kahaumanu had a bundle of clothes taken from him by one ofpaki's men as he was going to wash, on the ground of its being kapu for natives to go towards the country. Ehu was present when • my man returned & gave me the information & he went instantly & informed Kinau & Kekuanaoa and search was immediately made & the bag of clothes found & returned. The kapu was laid by Liliha after the miserable example of Boki who cruelly oppressed the people with taxation. Sabbath J any 9 1831. This afternoon the sacrament of the Lord's Supper was celebrated; as the church convenant was not in the possession of Mr. Clark the persons propounded were not reed. to the church. In the evening Mr. Clark & I met the church at the house of Auhea to converse with individuals in reference to their being propounded. The number selected is twenty two. Our intention is to meet them every Sabbath evening till we have exd. each individual, and in connexion with the examination it is our intention to make occasionally close & pointed remarks in order to awaken their consciences & to warn them of the danger of being deceived. Our meeting with them was interesting. Monday 10. Reed. letters from Maui, but nothing very special of the nature of news was communicated. A schooner sailed for Lahaina & our native brother & sister, Kaiana & wife sailed with a view to join • Mr. Green at Lahaina & to go with him & family to Hilo. Opened a new lime kiln today. The work of the new house seems to go on a little faster than formerly, I have two men employed laying stones. Tuesday January 11 1831. On examining the walls of my house discovered that they had not been laid exactly square. By the help of the carpenter & spending most of the day the mistake has been corrected, but not without leaving on the walls the evidence of incompetency on the part of the stone layer. The families were invited to take tea at the house of Kinau. Mr. & Mrs. Clark, Dr. & Mrs. Judd & myself attended. Consul Jones was of the company to sit at the table. The entertainment was very good considering the cooks and the incompetency of the natives to superuited such business. Friday Jany. 14. Since the Sabbath the poe hooikaika have been unusually desirous to converse with us, and we have been not a little interrupted by their calls. Saturday 15th. A plan has been formed by the native members of the church designed to bring the • business of hooikai & of the schools in the several districts & divisions of the island into a sort of system. A member of the church of which there are 34 designated, is placed over a division, of which there are as many as of individuals designated, and his duty is to preserve order in regard to the meetings and to become 6 �LEVI VOLUME 15 acquainted with the people of his division & to have a superintendence of the schools and also to • recommend those who offer themselves for marriage . Sabbath Jany. 16th 1831. Dr. Judd rode to Waikiki & conducted religious worship there. English service better attended than it has been before since Cap. Stetson sailed. A novel case of conviction has come to our knowledge:~ how abiding it may be and the exact nature of it, the future must decide. A man called at the printing office on Friday. Said he was directed by an internal admotion to come to the missionaries to be told what he must do. He said a voice seemed to be speaking to him continually admonishing him to escape. I asked him several questions respecting the cause of his alarm. He said since he arrived at this place he had been carousing & conducting very wickedly & had spoken very disrespectfully of the missionaries ~ and that he had been aroused by something very unaccountable one night while he was asleep; & that since that time he had not enjoyed a moments peace by night or by day. The manner in which he spoke of hearing voices & of operations upon his person by invisible agents convinced me of his being partially deranged; but his account of himself & of the manner of his coming to the islands which was by a brig from the North West coast was perfectly rational; and his sense of sinfulness seemed not unreasonable. To day he attended divine service and behaved as a man under • deep conviction would be likely to conduct. After service he repaired to Dr. Judd's native house, where he had spent the night previous. I went in to see him. He appeared under conviction but upon introducing the subject of voices & the operation of an invisible agency he evidently had not the use of his reason. I reccommended him to be quiet & to endeavor to get rest, to read the word of God & to think of his condition as a lost sinner. I also recommended him to read Doddridge's Rise & Progress which I had lent him. Monday Jan. 17 1831. Rain part of the day & my workmen attended to their work only half day. Conversed again with the man under conviction. He spoke of his sins being very great & aggravated having sinned against light, knowledge & convictions. His he thought to be a peculiar case and he was afraid he had sinned against the Holy Ghost. He talked more freely & rationally of himself but with respect to some things he was evidently not rational. I urged him not to despair but immediately to apply for mercy by repentance & faith through a crucified Savior to God who was ready & willing to pardon through his • Son. Tuesday Jany 18. Attended to the examination of the Schools of Honolulu today. Mr. Clark, Dr. Judd & myself took pavU in the labor. Mrs. Clark & Mrs. Judd were present in the forenoon. Liliha's class which 7 �LEVI VOLUME 15 under the direction of Punihaole exhibited this afternoon made a very good appearance. No class in the place was more worthy of commendation. The class of Maiao appeared well also. About 150 of his scholars .• are furnished with the Gospels printed in America and in which they are able to read. The class of the King under the direction of Kaluaapana & Kapule exhibited well. The number of those who exhibited on the slate in writing under the direction of Kaluahinenui at the close of the examination was 459 ~ comprising youth & adults of both sexes. Males 238 ~ females 221. The sentence which they wrote was this E hooikaika loa kakou e oi nui aku ka naauao a me ka ike maka i ka palapala. Wednesday Jany 19 1831. Dr. & Mrs. Judd attended Kinau & her husband to Waikiki for the purpose of examining the schools. The register of the schools of this district gave the whole number of scholars at 1229. Not being satisfied with the management of our land at Manoa which has for more than two years been in the hands of Kahiole I entrusted the charge of it this day to Ehu. Thursday 20th. I walked to Manoa this day with the man under conviction whose name is Hathaway of Dighton, Mass. He appears to be rationally convinced of sin and says it is his present purpose to seek as the ". one thing needful the salvation of his soul. He gave me considerable of an account of his life, which since he was nineteen, has been one of much vicissitude & wandering. Some singularities will remain in regard to his mind as to his hearing voices ~ rather fancying that he hears them telling him of his sins and recounting the transactions of his past life. He seems to think that what he hears are real voices though it seems he says a very singular thing to him. My object in going to Manoa was to look out a place of cutting wood in order to give some employment to this man. I found a situation at the head of the valley near the houses of Kaahumanu where I thought he might cut a few cords and I told him I would give him $1 a cord for cutting, to which he consented. At about 3 o'ck I returned home after taking some refreshment I attended the poaha. Friday Jany 211831. The Pulaholaho being about to sail to Hawaii I wrote a short note to Mr. Bishop. The Pakii arrived from Lahaina & brought down Kalola ma, by which reed. letters from Messr. Green & Andrews. Mr. Green was on the eve of sailing to Hilo. Mr. Andrews was to accompany him to get the '. residue of his effects & timber. Kaupena, the widow of Manuia appears to be in a desirable state of mind. She has offered herself to the poah.a. She is greatly exposed to temptation having been solicited by the foreigners for their vile 8 �LEVI VOLUME 15 gratification. One person offered her 40 dollars with a view to secure her to himself but she spumed his offer and told him she did not want his money that she had forsaken that wicked way. The English Consul • also sent for her to go & take tea with him; but she refused to go; for she said his wife had gone and her husband was dead and she did not wish to go to his house under such circumstances. We hope this woman will be preserved and it is our prayer that she may be a chosen vesseL Bya schooner which arrived last evening from the cost of California notice has been recd. in this place of the death of George IV and of his being succeeded by the Duke of Clarence. Also news came that the King of France has been deposed; These reports need confirmation. Saturday Jany. 22nd. The Waverly arrived this morning from Hawaii but brought no letters from the brethren. Learn by Lono the commander that the chiefs were at Kailua, and that shortly they were going to Waimea to attend to the dedication of the new meeting house after that to the examination of the Schools of Koha1a & then are to sail for Lahaina. Sabbath 23rd. My Sabbath School was more fully attended than usuaL Kinau was present & a considerable number of new scholars. The school commenced Acts having finished Luke last Sabbath. Monday 24th. Kinau met the females of Honolulu this forenoon and addressed them and proposed some • new arrangements in regard to the meeting. Wrote to Mr. Richards, also finished a letter to Mr. Bingham to send by the Waverly. Tuesday, Jan. 25th. Went with Mr. Clark to attend an assemblage of the people of Honolulu aina at the school house of Maiao, convened by direction of Kinau who wished to address them on the subject of some new arrangements recently made in regard to the superintendence of schools & the poalima. The substance of her address was as follows. That the superintendence of the schools & the poalima was hers to attend to, that whatever persons might wish to join the poalima must come to her for admittance, if females, if male they must make their application to Kuhia; that those who belong to the poaha and might desire to enter the poaha should make their application to her & to Kuhia & they would if approved be recommended to the Missionaries. Persons wishing to marry should make known their desire to Kuhia & he should examine into the propriety of the step & recommend them to the missionary. After Kinau had finished her speech Kuhia arose & repeated the substance of her address in order that all should hear & • understand. I made a few remarks at the close byrequest of Mr. Clark & he finished with prayer. Wednesday Jan. 26 1831. Walked this afternoon to Manoa to look at what the man had been doing 9 �LEVI VOLUME 15 whom I set at work cutting wood. Found that he had cut some wood & had been doing as well as I had reason to expect. The roads are not settled enough to be passable in every place for a team and therefore I • must defer sending for the wood till the roads are better, though I am much in want of wood to bum & shall need a good deal for lime. Thursday 27. Dr. Judd recd. a letter from Mr. Bingham dated at Kailua in which he stated the purpose of the chiefs to go to Waimea to attend to the opening of the new meeting house there & to examine the schools of Kohala &c. after which they would holo nui for Lahaina & thence to this place & that some very important changes in the government of this island would be made. Much he said he wished to communicate which he dare not put on paper. He stated that the commander of the Washington had been fined for attempting to seduce a woman and that said gentleman was very angry. Friday28. Kekuanaoa communicated to Dr. Judd today some very interesting & important news of some of the present movements of the chiefs:- a few weeks will develop the whole. Saturday Jan. 29 1831. Warren Fay is afflicted with an inflamation of the eyes and requires very particular attention. To allay the inflamation Dr. Judd thought it necessary to take away some blood. Monday 31st. This day the workmen have been employed erecting the staging around the store & • dwelling for the convenience of hauling up stones. The walls are raised within about two courses of the top of the windows. It is ascertained by papers recently recd. from the Spanish coast, that the reports of a revolution in France are true. Saturday, Feby 5th 1831. This day has been to me & my companion a day of much interest and will be remembered by us as the birthday of a Second Son. With gratitude I would record the goodness of God to us in ordering all the circumstances of its birth in mercy. The wind has blown hard today and a company of natives have been employed in taking down the hale halawai in order to its being re built as it is now in too bad a state to be occupied for meetings. Sabbath 6th. I did not attend meeting but went to the Sabbath school and questioned the scholars. The meeting for questioning candidates was omitted this evening. Tuesday Feby. 8th 1831. Having learned from Kamaunu that a man by the name of Puawahie had been • teaching in a very fanciful way I had an interview with him this morning, and questioned him on the subject. He was not inclined to be communicative; but I learned sufficient to satisfy me that no good would be likely to result from such a method of communicating instruction, and I told him to desist. 10 �LEVI VOLUME 15 The following is a sample. A word was given out; Kekelehao ; Guess its application. answer Kawaiaho ; right. Kawaiaho ; what of it. ans. Christ was born there. Mr. Bingham brought him forth. There the word of • God was printed and the knowledge of it circulated through the island. All that was meant by this allegory was that Kawaiahao held an analogy to Bethlehem the place where Christ was born; thence the name of Christ and his Gospel was disclosed and the truth sounded out through the islands. Saturday 12. Have learned that the Catholics have told Liliha that Boki will return in three months. This is asserted as a prediction in the fulfillment of which they stake their reputation. The information was communicated to Dr. Judd by Susan Reynolds, who also made known her desire to join the church & to have her child baptized, her husband having given his consent at the same time telling her that the obligation would rest upon them to raise up the child according to the principles of the Christian religion. Sabbath Feby 13 1831. Having a bad cold, I only went out today to attend the Sabbath SchooL Did not attend the meeting for the examination & instruction of the candidates. Monday Feby 14th. Engaged to employ Mr. Hathaway to work for us at this station & to give him $10 per month & his board. • Sabbath Feby 20. Reed. letters from Maui by the Packet which arrived last night. Mr. Bingham and family together with Miss Ward were at Lahaina. The chiefs also are there except Gov. Adams but he is expected along from Hawaii shortly. Mr. Richards stated in the closing paragraph of his letter that with the kings consent this island will be given to Kekauonohe & Leleohoku & that Kinau will be the kanaka. That Liliha will retain her own and husbands land for the purpose of paying her husbands debts. Monday Feby 21st. Reed. from on board the Missionary Packet a quantity ofKoa plank & ohia rafters from Hilo. Tuesday 22nd. By Oliver Chapin who sailed for Kauai in a small vessel belonging to Mr. Jones I wrote to Mr. Whitney & informed him in a hasty manner of passing events & for further information sent letters which I reed. from Mr. Bingham & Mr. Richards. Two small vessels arrived from Lahaina this forenoon & anchored at Waikiki. We were not able to understand at first the meaning of their coming to anchor there but after awhile we learned that they had • brought dovvn some of the Ohua of the chiefs. Kaikioe"was Schooner was one of them, and as she is to return immediately an opportunity is afforded for a hasty communication to Lahaina. I wrote both to Mr. Richards & to Mr. Bingham & stated what I had heard to day of affairs. Viz. that the Governess is making 11 �LEVI VOLUME 15 preparations to oppose the will of the chiefs & the new arrangements for this island, that her party are arming themselves that they are 500 strong in each of the forts well armed. • Kinau wrote to the King to the following effect that Liliha had forbid Kekuanaoa from waiting on the King with his men at his arrival saying that the foreigners were the Kings men to wait upon him ~ Also that there were a great many men & a great many guns in the fort. This she stated as a matter of fact, ~ as something which she knew certainly. As what she had heard from others she stated. That is, she said it is reported that Liliha says if the island is taken from hey then there will be war! Wednesday Feby. 23rd 1831. The Waverly & the Niu arrived from Lahaina filled with people. They both entered the harbor; but I have recd. no particular intelligence respecting those on board who they are or what they have come down for. Have learned to day through Dr. Judd as told him by Kinau, that Woodland gunner of the fort came to her supposing that she was on the side of Paki & told her that she must get the guns down from the fort on the hill as they were useless there. She soon gave him to understand that he had made a mistake in applying to her, by telling him that Kamehameha had a great many children here. In connexion with the above Woodland informed her that they had three nights attempted to remove the guns but were not able :. for want of men. Methinks this looks like not having a very great force. It is also said that the two Consuls have advised Madam Boki not to fight. This may be true or not. They certainly would make a great mistake to put her up to wage war with all the chiefs. Mr. French told Dr. Judd that Paki had said he did not intend to fight, but only designed to get ready. Friday 25th. Kamauhu called to inquire respecting attending Poalima in the fort. He gave us the information, to use his own expression, that pau loa \X!aiane were there also men from Kaneohe & Punaluu. He said they were there not from any particular desire of their own, but because required to come by the Chief; the project however was a rebellious one & his opinion was that it was opposed to the principles of the poalima & would therefore leave them to themselves & discontinue the meeting. This was in accordance with our views; for those who are admitted to the poalima are only such as are friendly to good order & morality, and as soon as any of those who have been admitted cease to be such they forfeit their standing as members of the Meeting. It was our opinion that all who are in that combination have forfeited • their membership of the poalima. Saturday Feby 26th 1831. A strong wind from the N.E. and some rain. The workmen forsook their work on account of the inclemency of the weather. 12 �LEVI VOLUME 15 Sent on board the Packet a few supplies for Lahaina & Hawaii. The Niu which sailed for Maui was driven back ~ sprung a leak and lost an anchor. • Sabbath 27. Congregations to day notwithstanding an uncomfortably strong wind as full as usuaL In the evening met the candidates. Learned that Puaiole one of the number selected for examination & special instruction is very ill & it is feared near his end. Monday Feb. 28 1831. Recd. the intelligence this morning of the death of Puaiole. We regretted very much that we had not been able to call upon him during his sickness. One reason & the principal was that his residence was at a considerable distance in the country. He had but recently been removed to the village. Mr. Clark had proposed to himself to visit him. but just as he was about to set out we learned his death. We learn that he was quite resigned. The Packet sailed today for the windward. Wrote to Mr. Richards, Bishop & Ruggles. Tuesday March 11831. The Paalua, Kaahumanu's vessel sailed for Lahaina. Wednesday 2nd. Hoapili & Kekauonohi arrived this morning in the Pakii from Maui as an embassage from the chiefs who are all assembled there. By letters from the brethren it appears that their apprehensions for the peace of this island are very great, having heard much from natives of the hostile attitude taken by • the Governess. The object of Hoapili's visit is to mediate peace & pacify his daughter if possible & induce her to go to Maui to meet the chiefs in counsel there in order to the settlement of matters. His plan will be to induce her to disarm all her men & empty the fort of those that are now in it deposit the arms & amunition in the magazine lock them up & receive the key into his own hand to keep in order for the disposal of the whole by the word of the King. We had a conversation with Malo who has come down with Hoapili ma. He thinks that the steps that Kaikioewa was disposed to take at Hawaii were very hasty & injudicious ~ that was to strip Liliha entirely & by a strong arm to put her down. And it was afterwards his advice that coercive measure should immediately be taken to force her to a compliance with the will of the chiefs & to chastise those who have placed themselves in the posture of defiance. If Hoapili is not able to effect the object of his visit in gaining the consent of his daughter to go to the windward he will leave her peaceably & return to Lahaina. In which case a contest will ultimately ensue as • the chiefs will then be fully aware of the settled hostility of her feelings & her fixed determination to resist. It is our prayer that she may not be left to such madness & thus compel the chiefs to arm themselves against her & come down to engage in war. 13 �LEVI VOLUME 15 As I was in Mr. Reynold's store I was accosted by Capt. Snow & charged with having neglected to afford assistance to him at the time he fell from a horse in front of the Mission establishment some months • ago. He addressed me in quite a passionate manner. I assured him that it was not true that I turned away; but that I went to him & invited the persons who had lifted him up to conduct him to the apartment of Dr.Judd.- That I attended him to the house & remained there to afford assistance untill he was washed & his face dressed. I thanked him for mentioning his feelings to me and assured him that he had been misinformed as to my not being ready to afford assistance. He seemed not to be fully satisfied with my statement of the case. On my return home I mentioned to Dr. Judd the charge of unkindness brought against me and the Dr. thot proper to write a note to Capt. S. to assure him that the charge against me was without foundation. Thursday March 3 1831. To day Hoapili had an interview with his daughter Liliha who arrived last evening from Nuuanu & this forenoon called upon him at his lodging in the stone house. He opened to her the object of his visit ~ that she go to Lahaina to meet the chiefs ~ to this she immediately consented ~ the next that the arms & amunition in the fort be secured in the magazine and the key delivered up to Kinau & Kekuanaoa to take charge of for Leleohoku whose would be the fort ~ and when Kuakini should come • down then the command should be entrusted to him. To this she also consented. We are told by Malo that while Hoapili & Liliha were engaged in this conversation the English Consul came in & invited Liliha aside to communicate something privately to her ~ Upon the authority of Malo who received his information from one of Liliha's confidential women we learn that the object of this private interview of the Consul was to dissuade Liliha from going to the windward in compliance with the charge of the King & chiefs!! Tomorrow we learn is the day fixed for giving up the arms in the fort and for disbanding the men ~ and after the Sabbath Hoapili Liliha & Kekauonohi sail for the windward. The Lord be praised for thus disposing this woman to consent to the proposals made to her. I would regard it altogether of the Lord; and would pray that what he has graciously begun he would carry on & complete & cause every thing to subserve his own glory & the advancement of his cause, and that every one who is high and lifted up he would abase, according to his ability so to do. • Friday March 4th 1831. This forenoon I reed. a note from Mr. Charlton in behalf of the principal residents requesting my attendance at the house of Boki to interpret between them and Hoapili. I complied without hesitancy and went immediately to the place specified and found the foreigners assembling. Those 14 �LEVI VOLUME 15 that I now recollect were the following. Messrs.Charleton & Jones & Reynolds, French, Capts. Grimes, Blanchard, John Meek Drs. Sariere & Ford, ~ Hoapili was seated in the lanai with a book and several • persons were sitting round who seemed to have been occupied with the palapala. Mr. Charlton walked in and addressed Hoapili with the salutain "your honor" to who his excellency replied (your honor paha'. Mr. C. then turned to me and said the object of my being requested to attend on this occasion was to make some inquiries & give some explanations, and he wished me to inquire where Hoapili would attend to the business in the lanai or in the house ~ he chose the latter & walked in immediately and took his seat. Mr. Charlton then said he had learned from a source not to be doubted that some person had written from this place to Lahaina stating that the foreigners had combined to oppose the king on his landing and that they were confederate with those who were disposed to do him injury; and he wished me to ask Hoapili whether any such letter had been received by the King. To the question proposed the Gov. of Maui replied that no such letter had been recd. by him. Mr. Jones then requested me to ask when such a report was in circulation at Lahaina. To which the gov. replied there was ~ that it was on the lips of a great many and was reported particularly by persons who belonged to the vessels which had recently arrived there. They then wished to know whether he had seen a letter containg. any such assertion as they were sure a letter had been written. '. To this the gov. did not give a direct answer as I suspect he did not fully understand the import of the question. He said he had not recd. letter ~ that letters had been written and recd. by the persons to whom they were written, how should he know what they contained. This the gentlemen called equivocation. They then wished me to say that these charges were utterly false and that they were the King's friends and were ready to serve him, and moreover wished that when he returned to Lahaina that he would express this sentiment to the King. Hoapili said to this that he was not going to Lahaina ~ that his daughter would go and that to send his daughter thither was the object of his present visit. That his business was with his daughter & not in the least with them. Another question which the gentlemen wished to be put to the Gov. was whether his present visit was not inconsequence of that report or letter. By the way, by the letter I suppose his excellency understood that which Kinau wrote to the King giving an account of Liliha's forbidding Kekuanaoa's waiting on the King & saying that the foreigners were the King's men to wait upon him, and of the men under arms in the fort. To this he replied that the letter was one among other reason • - that the chiefs had decided on sending for her. And here he repeated that his business was with his daughter & not with them. His honor the Eng. Consul spoke many hard things respecting the person who had written the letter 15 �LEVI VOLUME 15 containing the charges against them. And said if he was a white man he would surely have him whipt & if he were a native when the king came down he would complain of him & have him punished ~ at any rate • he would have the business sifted on the return of his Majesty. Among other things to prove his loyalty he said Madam BoH had requested him when the King came down to go off in his own cutter to bring him on shore!! ~ I do not know but he said Mr. Jones & him. This confirms a report which had come to our ears that the Governess had invited the two consuls to go off on the arrival of the King & conduct him on shore. Saturday March 5th. The people who have had arms & amunition in their keeping have been returning them to the fort which is now in the care of Hoapili who is placing the arms & a.munition in the magazine. Learn from Kekuanaoa that Hoapili has requested that all the male members of the church be assembled to go into the fort & stay with him: and our opinion was asked as to the propriety of the measure. We told him we thought that under existing circumstances it was not expedient as the step would be likely to occasion talk and reproach. We thought it would be best that the majority of those with him should be faithful men that could be relied on who are not of the church. This was also Malo's & Laanui's advice. • This evening the chiefs & the members of the family took tea at the house of Mr. Clark. Hoapili owing to the unsettled state of things in the fort excused himself. Kinau, Kekuanaoa, Kekauonohi & Liliha favored us with their company. The latter though she attempted to wear the appearance of vivacity could ill conceal the dej ection of her mind. The printing of the last sheet of Ninau hoike has been commenced & some copies of the copies having been gathered & stitched, the chiefs were each furnished with a copy. Sabbath March 6th 1831. The congregation this morning was unusually large. Hoapili having expressed a wish that religious worship should be conducted with him and his people in the fort I went down in the morning and attended a service. The number of persons present was I judged, upwards of 50 mostly those who have had their residence in the fort. Awa & Haia were present. I expounded from the 12 chap~ of the I Epis. Corinthians. Dr. Judd attended the service in the afternoon. • In the evening Mr. Clark & I attended the examination meeting. Monday Mar. 7th. Madam BoH & Paki sailed this morning in the Pakii for Lahaina. Previous to her embarkation we recd. an invitation from Hoapili to go down to the fort to attend prayers. Mr. Clark & I 16 �LEVI VOLUME 15 went down and we found the chiefs in the stone house and in the lanai in front on the wall of the fort. Mr. Clark made a prayer and almost immediately after the close of it, her ladyship set out to go on board. Paki • was not present he had probably gone on board before. A considerable concourse of people assembled on the wharf & accompanied her to the boat. Mitchener a foreigner was in the stem of the boat in which she embarked & held the steering oar probably to be her attendant to MauL He is a man deeply interested in her cause, and said a few days ago in my hearing that "he expected there would be a revolution here before long." I wrote by the opportunity to Mr. Bingham & gave him an account of passing events, and also wrote to Mr. Andrews. The letters were deld. to Apii who goes up with Liliha as her chaplain and teacher. Kamaunu was solicited by Paki to attend him. The invitation being given not long before the vessel saHd & Kamaunu having no inclination to be of the company declined going & though pressed very hard to comply persisted in the refusal and the vessel sailed without him his wife however accompanied the wife ofPaki. Tuesday March 8th. Mr. Clark & I attended the church meeting this evening. Among the subjects of • conversation was one respecting retaining in the Poalima those persons who had recently deled with the Governess & gone into the fort ~ Kawaa the head man of Honouliuli asked the question. We enquired whether many persons from that place had joined the conspiracy he answered that there were a good many and they had voluntarily joined this party. We told our opinion that such persons were hewa and that their repentance ought to be more clear than it could proved to be in so short a time before they were received again. We also told the church that the people of God were averse to war & bloodshed and that they would never be of a conspiracy against that which was good and right ~ that they were loyal subjects supporters of law & good order. Wednesday March 9th. Dr. Judd & I went to see Keaomahuilani, who has had a violent attack of vomiting blood, Being informed that he was very low, we made no delay. His house is towards the further part of the village near the Mulivvai. We find him indeed very low & in great distress. Scarcely able to speak, his pulse weak & irregular. Dr. Judd gave him 50 drops of laudanum but this potion seemed to have • very effect. We endeavored to converse with him, but he seemed unable to command his thoughts enough to give any connected idea of his mind. I asked him whether he thought of God; he answered in the affirmative; whether he prayed to him: and whether he relied on Jesus Christ for salvation & whether he 17 �LEVI VOLUME 15 had a desire to see God & Jesus Christ? all of which he answered in the affirmative. To the inquiry whether he would be glad to have one of us pray with him, he answered Yes with apparent gratification. • This man is one of those under examination & special instruction with reference to admission to the church. He is considerably advanced in years and in the time of heathen idolatry here was called a God, & received religious worship as such. Great respect was paid to him insomuch that no one stood in his presence when he passed along the road but all fell prostrate. This veneration passed away with the downfall of idolatry in the islands. Having become acquainted with the words of the true God & the way of salvation by Jesus Christ he abandoned the old superstition entirely & yielded himself as we hope to God ~ at least this is what he has told us & we have no evidence against his sincerity. Thursday 10th. Keaomahuilani died this morning about 8 o'ck. Kekuanaoa was present with him at his decease. He had the use of his reason though he was not able to say much. To the inquiry whether he had any thought he said, Manao no ~ hookahi no manao io. Jesu. He was asked by Kekuanaoa whether he had no charge to leave respecting his wife & children & land. Hookahi no manao ia Jew was his reply. The inquiry was repeated & the same answer given. His mind seemed fixed upon the subject of salvation and from that it could not be diverted. He died almost immediately after this conversation. • Friday March 11th 1831. A vessel arrived from Lahaina & brought down Keliiahonui & Kapule & her husband. By the hand of the former I recd a letter from Mr. Richards, mentioning the arrival of the Pakii at Lahaina & Liliha's reception. He gives no particulars but expresses his fears for the King. Kapule told us that the king was greatly affected, that he seated himself in her lap & wept greatly. . Kaikioewa who was sitting by took hold of the king & pulled him from her. We cannot but feel moved with this disposition of the king, manifested towards such a person & under such circumstances and in view of it are constrained to look upon the movements of the governess here as something which would have met the Kings cooperation and upon the defeat of their plan as a striking interposition of providence & a sort of pledge that the Lord will suffer nothing to stand in the way of the success of his word in this land. This is our prayer. Lord vindicate thine own cause. Make the wrath & wickedness & malice of men to praise thee & the remainder do thou restrain! Saturday Mar. 12 1831. This morning the Pakii arrived & we had the happiness of welcoming Mr. • Bingham & family & Miss Ward to this Station, former after an absence of 9 months lacking only 2 days, the latter of a longer time. Mr. B. brings notice that the chiefs will probably be down next week. We also learn from Mr. B. that Hoapili's communication from this place by Liliha to Kaahumanu was a positive 18 �LEVI VOLUME 15 denial of every thing which had been reported concerning warlike preparations at this place. All the things they had heard, he said, were wahahee loa. In communicating such a sentiment as this the gov. of Maui • must have given more credit to his daughter & to the foreigners than to Kinau Kekuanaoa & all the good people of the place. For they & we had the demonstration of our senses to the contrary. We kllow that warlike preparations were made, for what we have very good data for guessing. Not indeed to oppose the Kings landing but to promote it sooner than the other chiefs would have it & to get him into their circle & gain his assent to their plan. This I believe to have been their design. Sabbath March 13 1831. The house was very full and Mr. Bingham preached a long sermon from I Timo.1. 15. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am Chief. Mr. Clark preached in the afternoon. Congregation not so large. Reed. a call to day from a young man from Boston, son of Mr. Kilham of the Firm Kilham & Mier,with a letter of introduction from Mr. HilL Evening attended with Mr. Clark the meeting of examination & instruction for candidates. Conversed on the subject of the nature & evidences of faith. Monday March 14. The weather has been so unfavorable owing to frequent showers of rain that the • work on my building has not been going on. This afternoon the brethren of this station met in my room and at the request of Mr. Shepard took into consideration the subject of his duty in reference to his health and adopted the following resolution. Resolved that while we regret to lost the important services of Mr. Shepard in superintending the printing department even for a little season, still in consideration of the affection of his lungs and the apprehension that the trade wind and dust of Honolulu plains will be unfavorable to his cough, we therefore recommend that he feel himself released from the care of the office and that he seek a more favorable atmosphere at Lahaina or Kailua as shall appear most desirable to himself; and that he simply hold himself at the disposal of an aiwise providence and wait for the intimations of the Sovereign and adorable will of our gracious Redeemer, who directs all our affairs in infinite goodness. We were gratified with a visit from Cap. Hussey of the ship Cyrus, whom we had the pleasure to lodge with us last spring in a feeble state of health. His health has considerably improved though it is far from • being firm. We made him the offer of accommodations with us; but he declined owing to his business. Tuesday March 15 1831. About 2 o'ck this afternoon a sail made its appearance. We soon perceived that it was a brig and fancied that it was a vessel from Boston whose arrival is expected every hour. When 19 �LEVI VOLUME 15 she had got down near enough to render her colors distinct we perceived that they were the national colors of the islands and the discharge of canon soon settled the opinion in our minds that the King was on board. • Shortly other vessels made their appearance and not a doubt remained that his Majesty & the chiefs were all at hand. Not long after the brig had anchored ~ Mr. Bingham) Dr. Judd) Mr. Clark and myself set out to go down to the landing to pay our respects to his majesty when he should come on shore not doubting that all his loyal subjects the foreigners would show themselves among the most respectful as they had been reported by the Governess to be the Kings men to wait upon him: We thought that we would not be behind them in attentions. On our way we stopped at the stone house where Kinau & Kekauonohi were as the king had not left the vessel. Here we were told that the foreigners had proposed to Hoapili to go off in about 20 boats & wait upon the king. This was refused by Hoapili and permission only granted for the Consuls to go off. And as three boats had been seen going out it was supposed that the official gentlemen had gone off to meet his majesty & to propose bringing him on shore. We waited an hour & a half perhaps when noticing boats coming in we walked down. The Sch. Pakii had previously anchored and had been very respectfully saluted from the fort. Having reached the passage which leads from the landing to the wood house of Boki we were met by a concourse and we soon discovered Madam Boki & Kehekili walking • ~ up we respectfully saluted the personages & were as respectfully saluted in return) and then they passed on & we went to the American Consulate where we were informed Gov. Adams was. A number of gentlemen had assembled there and we walked up the stairs saluting as we passed along those who stood near us or who deigned to notice us. Mr. Jones reed. us very politely. Mr. Charlton was one of the gentlemen in the room. He arose and gave me his hand. Paki & Haia were setting by him & both rose & gave us their hands & aloha. Gov. Adams seemed glad to meet us. We sat a little while and talked with the gentlemen. Shortly it was announced that his Majesty was landing and a motion made to go and pay our respects to him. The foreigners did not second the move. and it was not till then that we learned that offense had been given by Hoapilfs forbidding boats going out to meet the king. One asked Dr. Judd what was the meaning of the waters being tabu. Much dissatisfaction seemed to be felt. We bowed to our company and set off for the fort to salute his majesty. We found him with his Kahu Kaikioewa at the stone house. He appeared pleased to see us & gave us very cordial salutation as did his honorable Kahn. We staid some time and learned from • the king that Kaahumanu had been visited with a very dangerous attack of something like the appoplexy on Saturday night) & that was the reason of their not sailing on Monday night. We were distressed at the intelligence & could not but feel that it was a kind dispensation by which her valuable life is continued yet 20 �LEVI VOLUME 15 longer. 'e It was proposed to move forward & the King's Kahu set out, & was followed by his Majesty & his attendants. The other chiefs not having landed Dr. Judd. Mr. Clark & I waited for them, when they landed, we attended them to the stone house, where a prayer was offered by Mr. Bingham in acknowledgement of the divine goodness.in the protection vouchsafed to those who had been absent during all the time of their journeying. Saturday March 19 1831. The church assembled this morning in the meeting house to attend to the examination of candidates. About three hours were spent in that business, and then the meeting adj ourned till after dinner when the ch. assembled again and spent about three hours more in the same employment. Thirteen persons were examined in reference to their being admitted to the ch. on the coming Sabbath and about 30 more in reference to being propounded. Sabbath March 20th. A solemn & interesting day. The meeting house was filled to overflowing in the morning. Mr. Bingham preached about 50 min. in a solemn & impressive manner suited to a sacramental occasion. In the afternoon the emblems of the Savior's body & blood were displayed in the presence of a large number of the professed followers of the Lord Jesus Christ from the four principal islands including • this. So large an assemblage of communicants I think has never been witnessed in the islands. Most of the principal chiefs were present. The candidates were seated in front of the table and stood up & made their confession of faith & solemnly pledged themselves to be the Lord's & received the initiatory seal of baptism and afterwards sat down and with the elder members united in celebrating the dying love of the Redeemer. A day I trust long to be remembered. The Lord grant that the Scenes of this day may be sanctified to the King and to multitudes of others. Monday March 211831. This day a large quantity of kapa avails of books sold at Kailua & Kaawaloa were landed from the Packet which arrived on Saturday, and were drawn up to the house. The Portrait of Sophia Bingham which was taken at Edgartown soon after her arrival in America was recd to day by the hand of Cap. Swain of the ship Susan, by her parents, but they were greatly disappointed on opening the box to find that the painting had so materially suffered by the voyage that not a feature of their loved daughter could be recognized. It is hoped however some thing may be found to restore it. • Monday March 28th. By the Schr. Crusader 176 days from Boston recd. a sm. package of letters & learned that a considerable shipment of supplies for this mission was made on board the Ship Wilmington & Liverpool Packet which sailed about the 1st of Sept. Encouragement is also afforded that the mission will 21 �LEVI VOLUME 15 be reenforced & an establishment made at the Marquesas. Friday April 1st 1831. By public notification the people assembled at the house of the king to hear a • declaration of the decisions of the chiefs; ~ foreigners and chiefs as well as the common people were required to be present. The common people stood outside of the fence which encircles the kings house and formed a half circle in front many rows abrest. The chiefs & principle persons together with the foreigners stood or sat in front of the house within the enclosure while a row of armed soldiers formed wings from each comer of the house to the fence. When the king was ready to deliver his address he walked forth in front of the door and called for the attention of the people and then pointed to Kaahumanu and said she would communicate his mind. Kaahumanu arose and opened a paper she held in her hand containing the will of the King & the result of the councils of the nation. She read the contents very deliberately ~ the substance of which was that the king in consequence of the departure & absence of Boki (in short, nalowale ke kiaaina) takes possession of the whole island together with Honolulu & the two forts ~ which he gives to Kaahumanu to take care of ~ The fort is given to Kuakini to take care of and the laws of God are taken for the basis of the laws of the land and all the people are called upon to yield obedience to them. After finishing reading the declaration which is signed by the King Kauikeaouli, Kaahumanu, Kuakini, • Hoapili, Naihe & Kaikioewa, Kaahumanu made a short speech calling upon all classes to attend & obey to the law of God & the laws of the King & to serve & fear God worship & honor him as that by which they would find prosperity, peace & happiness and by which the kingdom would be stable & prosperous. Kuakini arose & walked from among the company with which he was sitting & addressed the foreigners ~ particularly those who are proprietors of Grog Shops stating that being invested with authority he should now refuse to receive money granting permission for the sale of spirituous liquors ~ that no more licenses would be given out for that purpose the sale of rum being-strictly forbidden by law. That he should proceed to execute the laws in that respect and now prohibitted the sale of that article: ~ and that if after this rum should be sold the property of the vendor of it should be seized ~ & if any person should be so presumptuous as to persevere in defiance of law his house should be tom down. He also prohibited gambling houses under the same penalty. He said these were laws made long time ago but had not been enforced and he was determined now to put them in execution; and in making this remark cast a reflection upon his predecessor • for unfaithfulness: ~ a censure he most justly deserved. The addresses m.ust have been very unwelcome to the foreigners in general & to grog shop proprietors in particular. �LEVI VOLUME 15 Some fellows who passed by the houses in the evening vented their displeasure in very abusive language saying that they loved rum and rum they would drink; and they cursed both missionaries & chiefs for the • prohibition. Saturday April 2nd. We learn that a certain class of foreigners, I should say residents, are exceedingly angry on account of the kapu on the selling of rum. Kaahumanu called Mr. Marine and told him he must forbid his daughters to moe kolohe. The Don relied that he was afraid of having his house pulled down about his head. The old lady said to them, "Do you forbid their moe kolohe and if you are assaulted for doing right we will defend you". Mr. Jones is living with one of his daughters, besides having Hannah Holms as a wife, and from Cap. Wood of the Ship Braganze, who took tea with us, I learned that said Jones was the most bitter of all our enemies though he ought to be our protector which seemed to Cap. W. quite a strange thing. I also learned from the above Captain that the masters of the waling ships would be pleased with the regulation making it a crime to sell rum as thereby the crews of the ships would become more orderly. Learned from Kapule that the order requiring the French Catholics to leave the islands was to be issued today. • The Catholics were sent for by the chiefs who were assembled in the fort; they came & the order for their departure was read to them; but not given into their hand lest it should be made an ill use of. We learn that they made some objections Said they had had the permission of Boki & the King to remain, and asked what evil they had done. Sabbath April3rd. The meeting house was crowded. Mr. Bingham preached from the words "Thy children shall make haste; thy destroyers and they that made thee waste shall go forth of thee.- And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers." The sermon was listened to with apparent interest and some parts of it with seeming admiration. A part of the late proclamation of the King of England which Mr. Bingham has translated was read with good effect, and it was designed to illustrate the proposition that kings shall become nursing fathers to the church. The late movements too of the Chiefs here, and the countenance of the King to good order & his proclamation in favor of it & of religion, were referred to as illustrative of the same, & cited as a fulfilment of the prediction as it respects the cause • in this land and at this time. Evening ~ met the candidates for church privileges. Mr. Clark was not present owing to a slight cold. Mr. Bingham attended. The subject of inquiry and investigation was the nature & design of baptism & to 23 �LEVI VOLUME 15 whom properly administered? Monday ApI. 4. By the Brig Active 138 days from Boston, reed. a paquet of letters & two bundles • containing publications. By the letters reed the information of the purpose of the Board to send us a new reenforcement expected to sail from the port of New Bedford in Deer. on board a ship called the New England. The families had an invitation to tea at Mr. Bingham's. Capts. Hussey & Wood were present and spent the evening and united with the families in the mon. con. prayer meeting. Tuesday April 5th 1831. Being the appointed season for our chh. meeting the members assembled in the school house at candle lighting. The meeting was opened by singing & prayer, and Mr. Bingham made a short address upon the subject of the Christians duty, obligation & responsibility. He then alluded to some rules he had proposed for consideration about a year ago in reference to an association for suppressing intemperance and repeated them which were as follows: 1. We will not drink spirits for the sake (stimulus) of the excitement occasioned by them. 2. We will not sell spirits for the sake of gain. 3. We will not manufacture spirits. 4 . We will not offer spirits to our friends, neighbors or strangers unless they are prescribed by a • temperate physician. 5. We will not give spirits to our workmen on account of their labor. Having distinctly stated these rules he proposed that those present who were willing to subscribe to them should rise which was followed by the whole company's rising. After some further conversation and remarks it was proposed that Gov. Adams, N aihe, Hoapili & Kaikioewa should stand at the head of an association to be called a Society for the Suppresion of intemperance and under them as a board of managers should be appointed twelve persons for the purpose of obtaining subscribers & attending to the concerns of the Society. Wednesday ApI. 6 1831. About one thousand people met this afternoon in the meeting house for the purpose of organizing a Soc. for the Suppression of intemperance. Gov. Adams read the regulations and then desired those who approved of them to rise which was followed by a simultaneous movement of the whole assemblage expressive of their assent to the rules & • readiness to subscribe to them. The names of the president vice presidents & managers were read & the assent of the meeting called for to their appointment, which was readily signified by the rising up of the whole assemblage. 24 �LEVI VOLUME 15 Gov. Adams as President called over the names of the board of managers & gave them books containing the regulations with blank leaves for the names of members. The Society being thus formed the • managers began immediately to take down the names of the members. Saturday April 9th 1831. Since Wednesday evening Mr. Bingham has exchanged communications with several of the residents in the village respecting a report said to have been communicated to Mr. Bingham and said also to have been disclosed by him to several individuals and declared publicly in the church some time in the course of Wednesday the purport of which was that Mr. B. had been told that the white residents or principal residents had conspired against his ~ Mr. B.s ~ life. The first COffin. from the following gentlemen ~ J.e. Jones, Wm. French, Stepn. Reynolds & Hemy A Pierce, requesting from Mr. Bingham an explicit answer whether he had been thus told. Mr. B. answered explicitly that he had not been told that the principal residents had conspired to take his life. Next day Friday Dr. Rooke wrote up inclosing a note from Mr. Jones which he had just recd. requiring him to appear before a com. of gen. to say whether he had told MI. Bingham that the white residents had conspired against his Mr. B's life for added the note Mr. B. has stated in public and private that this is the fact & it can be proved & if it be not a fact that you are his informer he shall suffer for the consequences. This was the exact sentiment of the note though not the • precise words. MI. B. returned an answer to Dr. Rooke and then penned a note to MI. Jones requiring him to take back the length & breadth of of the assertion and that if he did not he should feel at liberty to complain of him to the Sand. lsI. Government & to the Govt. of the u.S. MI. Jones very soon returned an answer, and was followed by an another from Mr. Bingham and a third from Mr. Jones in which he declined any further controversy. As Mr. Jones in one of his communications said that his Mr. B's reply to the first communication was an evasion of the question proposed by the gentlemen and that Mr. Reynolds had twice put the question to Mr. B. whether he had circulated the report which had occasioned so much excitement he gave no answer; MI. B. addressed a note to the authors of the first letter & another to Mr. Reynolds requesting an explicit answer to the questions whether the ansI. of MI. B. was evasive and whether Mr. B. had addressed the inquiries as above stated. To these answers were recd the first was that the answer was evasive only ~ and from Mr. Reynolds something of a long reply, but a denial that he put the question directly though he • mentioned the subject to MI. B. who made no reply. It is very certain that no small excitement exists in the village and it is not improbable that threats have been made touching the life of Mr. Bingham. This Mr. Reynolds thought not unlikely. 25 �LEVI VOLUME 15 A communication has been sent to the King from the principal residents petitioning for a redress of grievances. The paper was sent to Mr. B. this afternoon by the King, to be translated. • Wednesday ApL 13th. The members of the different families of the station and all the principal chiefs, including the King, and not excluding Liliha, took tea at the house of Mr. Bingham and spent part of the evening ~ all the company appeared to be in good spirits and the chiefs notwithstanding some political changes, to the disgrace of one, & the lessening of the possessions & authority of another, seemed to entertain a good degree of kind feeling towards each other. The King was perfectly easy and sociable joined in singing a hymn or two and made the room ring as often as anyone with his laugh & pleasantry. Mr. Bingham proposed prayer in which all seemed willing to join and Laanui in a reverent & becoming manner addressed the throne of grace. Soon after the prayer part of the company took leave & part remained to enjoy further conversation & social intercourse. Kapiolani was very pleasant in their remarks respecting the conduct of the foreigners since the late restrictions. One day last week she road out with Mr. French who had a good deal to say against the restrictions on riding out on the Sabbath. She gave some account of a conversation she had held with Mr. Jones respecting keeping holy the Sabbath. He requested to be informed who had told the • ~ ~ ~ people the Sabbath was to be sanctified & kept holy She said God He said Indeed? Did God tell you so? No ~ Mr. Bingham told you. ~ No, she said, that is what God says in his law. Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. He said the day was designed for rest & relaxation. The conversation was stopped by the entrance of the king to the place where they were conversing together & the gentleman immediately turned & went to another part of the room. We were gratified with the firmness of Ka piolani & readiness to answer & confute the cavils of the enemies of religion. A striking fact this and worthy of note that one who but a little time ago was a heathen should undertake to defend the institutions of religion against the cavils of persons brought up under the light of the gospeL Surely this is a fulfIlment of what Christ said: the last shall be first & the first last. Saturday April 16th. By the Ship Ann Capt. Brayton a very friendly man, we recd. letters from Hilo from Mr. Green & Mr. Goodrich. An accident happened on board this ship soon after she came to anchor .- While in the act of furling up the main top sail, one of the men on the yard lost his balance and pitched over it ~ in falling he caught hold of another man & drew him along & this other man caught hold of another so that three men were precipitated from a height of thirty feet. Two of them struck the deck & one of those who struck the deck was very badly hurt & the other less so and the one who fell overboard 26 �LEVI VOLUME 15 the least. By this vessel Mr. Goodrich sent down 44 plank & half barrel ofkukui oiL The plank by the kindness of • the captain were rafted ashore this afternoon. Sabbath April 17th. Have learned that by order of the Gov. two or three persons who were riding out for pleasure were stopped & their horses taken from them. One other person had set out in defiance of the kapu which had been proclaimed publicly by the crier last week; but when assailed as he was about to leave his own yard he thought it prudent to retreat. Some of the natives were disposed to pursue him into his yard & seize his horse; but he drew a pistol & swore he would shoot the first one who attempted to do so, & the natives thought it prudent to withdraw. Kaahumanu & Kapiolani attended Sabbath School this afternoon. They seemed pleased with the remarks & conversation upon the 7th chap. of Acts which was the lesson. The conduct of Stephen & the character of his peresecuters attracted their attention. And they made a very just comparison between the conduct of those certain of the Synagogue of the Libertines Cyrenians &c. who assailed Stephen & the English American & others who in this land set themselves against the truth & suborn men to bear false witness against its propagators. • By the Ship Wilmington & Liverpool Packet which arrived to day recived letters & an invoice of a valuable shipment of supplies on board that vessel. Attended with Mr. Clark the meeting for the instruction of candidates the subject of conversation was experimental religion. Monday ApL 18 1831. Reed. a call from Cap. Alexander Russell of Ship W. & L Packet which has supplies for the mission. He appears a pleasant man, hope he will prove truly friendly. Learn that the excitement in the village is greater than it ever has been before in consequence of the seizure of the horses for violation of the Sabbath. Tuesday April 19 1831. Ann. examination of the schools commenced. The schools of Honolulu exhibited. Mrs. C. reed. a box to day from Pequea landed form the ship Wilmington & L Packet. Friday April 22. Yesterday morning the Ship having our supplies on board came into the harbor and in the afternoon the people began to land them. I borrowed a scow for the convenience of getting the articles on shore ~ and I find greatly facilitated the landing of them. This afternoon the last of the articles was landed. I have not been able to get them all up to the establishment ~ the lath & some of the shingles I left 27 �LEVI VOLUME lS on the wharf. Part of the barrels I lodged in a house belonging to Kaina and he was kind enough to remove by the aid of his own men all the joist into his yard for safety. • This afternoon the Examination of the Schools close. The whole number who have exhibited and who are all readers is 5443. The examination upon the whole is the most interesting of anyone we have ever had and certainly it has been the most laborious & thorough. Monday May 2nd. Monthly Concert; met in the evening at the house of Mr. Bingm. By invitation some of the chiefs who are soon to leave took tea with us viz. Hoapili, Naihe, Kapiolani & Kekapuohe. Tuesday 3rd. The Paki said for Lahaina by which Hoapili ma took passage for their homes. I had put a few articles on board for the Station. Have learned that 20 or thirty foreigners combined to have a rout in the village on the Sabbath, having armed themselves with clubs & knives; about one half of the number were mounted on horse back; The object of the rioters was to set at defiance the kapu & to intimidate the natives. When Gov. Adams was informed that foreigners were riding through the village he sent some of his people to seize the horses: his people were opposed and one of them received a blow with a club & was considerably hurt. The foreigners ,e supposed they had gained their point because they drove the men despatched to seize the horses. But they were far from being victorious in the end, for yesterday the Gov. called them to an account and seized a number of the horses eight or nine I have been told & took possession of the house of the foreigner who wounded the native. One of the men who lost a horse went to the King to recover it but the king told him to pay what the horse cost. Thursday May 5th 1831. Naihe & Kapiolani and the other Hawaii chiefs left this morning in the Keokoi. Kia one of our native woman the wife of Harry our cook has left us to go up with the chiefs to visit her friends. She will return after she has finished her ue i ke aloha. Sabbath, May 8th. The number of those who come out on Sabbath morng to attend worship having become so great that the meeting house is not sufficient to contain them it has been thought desirable that those who are not able to get into the house should be recommended to assemble in the school house and that one of our number should meet with & address them. A fortnight ago word was given out that a \ • service would be conducted for the benefit of those for whom there was room in the house; Last Sabbath Dr. Judd made a beginning & the school house was filled; the number present was probably not less than one thousand. 28 �LEVI VOLUME 15 This day I undertook to conduct the services. The number present was about the same as last Sabbath. I read a chapter from the Gospel of Luke & made remarks from the words ~ Strive to enter in at the strait • gate &c. Gov. Adams was one of the congregation and he was invited to offer one of the prayers. Tuesday May 10th 1831. The Waverly sailed for KauaL I wrote a hasty letter to Mr. Gulick and sent a few articles. Kaahumanu was kind enough to detain the vessel to enable me to send the things on board. Mr. Bingham & I have reed. a piece of land from Kaahumanu this day: it is situated at Koolau. It was given to us in connexion with a grant made to the school committee or poe Kaahele ike hale kula ~ The place is Kaluanui my land is called Halawa & I have given the care of it to Ehu. Mr. Bingham reed. a call from Capt. Cole yesterday & another today. He is very much dissatisfied with the regulations of the Chiefs forbidding riding on the Sabbath, sports &c. Says riding on the Sabbath is in no other country forbidden & wished Mr. Bingham to go with him to the king to interpret some things he desired to say to him respecting a hors'e which Gov. Adams had seized for a violation of their kapu against riding. Friday May 13th 1831. Taken with a pain in my left foot ~ seemed like a sprain though not conscious of having wrenched it. The pain increased till I could scarcely bear to put my foot to the ground and I could • not move about with any comfort. Saturday 14th. Early this morning I was attacked with pain in the bowels & diarrhoea. Sent for Dr. Judd, and he gave me medicine ~ pain continued through the day & evening ~ I have experienced a very uncomfortable day. The Dr. gave me more medicine which operated well but did not remove the pain. My complaint appears to be billious and I have very little doubt but my liver is affected. Sabbath 15th. My health is better to day but have not felt able to attend divine service ~ did not go to my Sabbath SchooL Monday 16th. Employed a new workman to day ~ a glazier to set the glass of my house. So I am obliged to go about my work again though I am quite feeble and it would be much better for me to be confined to my room. This afternoon the Packet arrived from Kauai and we had the pleasure of receiving Mr. Whitney to this station. He has come up with the translation of a Geography to go on to Lahaina to review it with the • brethren of that station. He will lodge in the chamber over the printing room. Saturday May 21st. This afternoon, Mr. W. embarked for Lahaina on board of the Waverly, which by direction of Kaahumanu sails to the windward & will bring down as many of the brethren & sisters to 29 �LEVI VOLUME 15 attend the Gen. Meeting & choose to come. Sabbath 22nd. Dr. Judd attended the meeting in the School house & conducted the services. The house • was filled. In the evening I attended with Mr. Clark the meeting with the candidates ~ The subject of inquiry & remark was the Judgement. Tuesday 24th. The King, Kinau and some others of the chiefs set out to make a visit to Koolau to be absent several weeks. They passed by towards Waikiki with a numerous train early in the morning. Dr. Judd accompanied them and perhaps he may go as far as Maunalua. Wednesday May 25th. The Brig Crusader commanded by Cap. John Meek sailed today for Norfolk Sound. Finished painting the roof of the store & dwelling house. The material which I put on is a sort of cement and is such as the roof of Mr. Whitney's house is covered with. I think it will be a good preservative of the shingles and some security against fire. The receipt for the cement is as follow. Take one measure of find sand, two of wood ashes & three of lime mix them together with such a coloring as may be fancied and let the materials be combined with as much oil as will allow of the • substance being put on with a painters brush. Thursday June 2nd. A ship, called the Milo of New Bedford, came to anchor this evening. The state of things on board is very singular. At Lahaina where she first stopped the officers and crew except the third & fourth mate deserted the vesseL The cap. came down here for help. Mr. Reynolds, who is in the absence ofMr. Jones the Agent of seamen, went up. The men were taken & secured carried on board the ship & have been brought down here. There appears to be no very specific or sufficient charge made by the deserters as a justification of their conduct, they declare that they do not like the captain and say they will not go in the vesseL Mr. Reynolds it seems was a good deal perplexed with the business, and when he arrived here made a sad complaint against Mr. Richards that he had not treated him civilly mearly because Mr. R. had not invited him to his house though he acknowledged that he had not met with Mr. R. til a few moments before he left the shore to embark for this place. He also remarked very severely on the conduct of Mr. Whitney for not speaking to him. • Saturday June 3 1831. This morning a Cap. Hill who arrived in the Milo called upon Mr. Bingham having a letter of introduction from Mr. Evarts: Cor. of the A.B.GEM. The gentleman appears to be well informed and has acquaintance with some in Am. and Eng. high in office. He professes to have taken 30 �LEVI VOLUME 15 passage into the Pacific for a benevolent purpose. His plans for doing good he has not fully developed. This afternoon the Waverly arrived from the windward and we had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Bishop • & Mr. Ruggles who have come down to attend the Gen. Meeting having left their families at Kuapehu. Mr. Thurst~n & family started to come down but Mrs. T. was overtaken by labor before the vessel arrived at Lahaina & on the arrival there she & the family were landed there & took up their quarters with Mr. Richards. Sabbath, June 5th. Mr. Bishop preached in the morning to a full congregation of natives and Mr. Clark preached in English to a larger number of foreigners that usually attend at this place upon the preaching of the GospeL Mr. Bingham preached to the native congregation this afternoon a sermon adapted to the solemn occurrence of Friday afternoon; the sudden death of Hawanawana the wife of Kahananui who fell of a appoplectic shock while relating her experience in reference to being propounded to the Church. Monday June 6th. Monthly concert. Mr. Bishop preached to or rather addressed those who assembled this afternoon. Tuesday June 7th. this afternoon we were cheered by the arrival of the ship New England with a third reenforcement consisting of three ordained Missionaries & their wives & one secular man and his wife who • are named as assistants in any department. Their names are as follows: Dwight Bladwin [sic Baldwin] Reuben Tinker Sheldon Dibble Andrew Johnstone secular Three of the Gent. came on shore and we had the happiness in uniting with them in thanksgiving to God for his kindness in bringing them to these shores in circumstance of great mercy & comfort. Wednesday June 8th. The new missionaries have all come on shore and this afternoon they have been introduced to the King & chiefs; the interview was a pleasant one; it took place in the afternoon at the Kings house. Saturday June 11 tho The New England has not yet been got into the harbor owing to an unusually strong trade. • Monday June 13 1831. The N. England got into the harbor this morning and the landing of the supplies was commenced in the forenoon, Mr. Johnstone & Mr. Bishop received them at the wharf & Mr. Johnstone took the account. The cart was occupied in bringing them up. Most of the articles were landed during the 31 �LEVI VOLUME 15 day & all that were not drawn up were lodged safely in Kaina's house & yard. A large boat obtained by the Captain & a scow by myself were kept constantly occupied during the day and the greatest dispatch was • made into the landing of the supplies. The whole amt. of which could not be much less than 40 tons ~ and perhaps it was more & all except a few tons were landed this day & all suitably taken care of. I had about 12 natives employed besides the assistance rendered by Kaina & Ehu. Tuesday 14. Two carts employed this day in drawing up supplies & all except 2 cart loads of the articles designed now to be brought to the store house were drawn up. All the goods brought up have been lodged in the cellar of the new stone house which is found sufficient to contain the whole of the shipment by the N. England. The Pahi arrived from Lahaina & the brethren from the windward have come down to attend to the business of a Gen. meeting. Viz. Messrs. Thurston, Richards, Andrews, Green & Goodrich & Mr. Whitney. Wednesday June 15th 1831. The brethren convened to organise the Gen. meeting, present all the older missionaries of the different stations except Mr. Gulick. Sabbath 19th. Reception of new missionaries to the ch. & also of native candidates. Tuesday 28. The business of the Gen. meeting closed having been continued from day to day till the '. present time. Much amity & good feeling have existed through out all the deliberations & the brethren are now about ready to return to their stations. Thursday 30th. This day the brethren left for their different stations ~ The bre. for the windward took passage in the Becket which has been sent by the chiefs for our accommodation & Mr. Whitney took passage in the packet for KauaL July 2nd 1831. The Gent. of the Mission & family have reed. a polite invitation from the foreign residents to a dinner on the 4th inst. which the Mission family saw fit to decline and an answer was returned to the Com. of arrangements to that effect couched in as polite terms as could readily be done. Wednesday Augt. 3 ~ 1831 ~ After long waiting for a conveyance to Hilo for Mr. & Mrs. Dibble who have been appointed to that station, the Missionary Packet which has been undergoing some repairs, is at length at our disposal & every thing we have to send together with the effects of Mr. & Mrs. Dibble being • on board, she is ready to saiL After prayer at the Mission house in reference to the departure of our friends, we walked to the village and at about 10 o'ck embarked. As the secular affairs of the station, it is thought may be promoted by a visit 32 �LEVI VOLUME 15 from me, it has been determined that I should accompany the new helpers. Gen. Miller, a gentleman in military command in the PelUvian army, now on a visit to these islands for the benefit of his health, being • desirous to visit the volcano & no opportunity offering for a passage but the one presented by the Missionary packet, and having recd. an invitation from us to be of our company, embarked with us. Shortly after we had got on board the vessel set saiL Friday Septr. 2nd 183 L This morning I have had the great happiness of meeting my family & the brethren & sisters of the station after an absence of 30 days. Our passage hence to Lahaina was unusually long just 5 days ~ and our passage from Lahaina to Hilo still longer in proportion & tedious, being 12 days including 2 1/2 during which we stopped at Wailuku, having put in there on acct. of bad weather. There also we left Kaiana Mr. Green's native assistant & one of our most useful chh. members who was seriously ill on board and who died about a week after we had left to prosecute our voyage to Hilo. We arrived at Hilo on the 22nd. of Augt. and after attending to the business for which I made the visit, left on the evening of the 29th. Arrived at Lahaina on our return, in the night preceding the 1st inst, and towards evening of the 1st went on board to return to the island where we arrived about 10 o'ck this • morning. Saturday Septr. 3rd. The articles put on board the Packet at Hilo for the Mission, consisting of about 12 barrels of Arrow root a few koa plank & about 1~1/3 cords wood were landed and drawn up under the superintendence of Ehu. The Arrow root was lodged in the store of Capt. Hinckley who it is expected will purchase it. Monday 5th. Monthly concert. Tuesday 6th. Church meeting which I attended in comp.y with Mr. Bingham. Wednesday 7th. Meeting of the temperance society. Commenced the foundation of a native house to be built of dobies. Thursday, Septr. 8th. Mr. Johnstone who has been connected with my family ever since his arrival has completed his removal into the house of Mr. Ellis, where he expects to reside with his family for the present. • This afternoon the brethren of this station met to consult in reference to the Marquesas subject. The Chiefs have come to the conclusion to send the Catholics from the islands on board one of their vessels and Captn. Hill thinks the sailing of the vessel will afford an opportunity for a deputation from this mission 33 �LEVI VOLUME 15 to go to the Marquesas islands on a visit for the purpose of a survey. The question with us in reference to sending a deputation on board the same vessel with the Catholics, was that of expediency. The opinion of • each brethren being asked separately the result was that the conveyance is a very undesirable one and the duty of the mission not clear. It was thought best that one of our number should have an interview with Capt. Kelly master of a Brigantine now in port & bound to the South Sea islands, and ascertain whether he would on reasonable terms afford two of our number a conveyance to those islands. Mr. Tinker improved the opportunity of our being together to ask the advice of the station as to his present duty ~ whether to go to Lahaina to labor there in connexion with Mr. Richards & with a view to preach this fall to the seamen who may stop at that port, or to remain here. An opinion was expressed that his duty would be affected by the result of the question whether a survey of the Marquesas Islands should be immediately attempted or be posponed ~ if attempted, it would be proper for him to remain here, if deferred, he might follow his own inclination whether to go to Lahaina or to stay here. Friday Sept. 30th 1831. This morning Mr. Whitney and family arrived from Kauai. Their object is to seek a passage to the U.S. for their two sons. They will remain here till their object is accomplished or till it is evident that a suitable opportunity will not be presented this falL '. Monday Octr 3rd. Kaahumanu took a very decided stand to day with regard to Capt. Hinckley to him Kaikioewa had given a deed of a lot of land, which was not legal & which she insisted on being given up, but which Cap. H. refused to do . He was just ready to leave the islands in a ship to sail to day, Kaahumanu gave orders that he should not sail till he had given up the writing. This order had the effect to bring the matter to a crisis. He inquired of Kaahumanu "Who is King" ~ She said "Owau ~ The King is the head; but it is with me to direct". He then turned to Kaikioewa and asked Who is he ~ She replied he is he kanaka malalo iho ou ~ The Consul on hearing this declaration said to Capt. H. you must give up the paper ~ and it was given up. The foreigners have now been informed very distinctly who is Regent and whom they have to do the business of government with. Tuesday Octr. 11 ~ Mr.. Goodrich and family arrived to day from Hilo on board the Warren, Capt. Rees. They are accommodated with lodgings in the house now occupied by Mr. Shepard. Friday Octr. 14th. 1831. I have been occupied most of to day in arranging the rooms of the store & • Dwelling house into which I have caused to be removed the articles & furniture which was lodged in the room over the printing office, as Mr. Shepard needs the room for the accommodation of his family, his house now being occupied by Mr. Goodrich & family, and which he wishes to vacate entirely to their use. 34 �LEVI VOLUME 15 Wednesday 19th. Quarterly examination of schools in Honolulu commenced. Mr. Tinker & family left this afternoon for Lahaina where they go to reside for the present. They took passage in the Becket with all • their effects. Thursday 20th. Examination of schools closed. Whole number brought forward & presented as scholars 3133 ~ a greater number by more than 1000 than has ever been presented before as the scholars of Honolulu. Friday 21st. It is certain that Satan is very busy ~ the intelligence received last week from Lahaina respecting the Princess having been intoxicated is one evidence of it, and another has come to our knowledge this evening. It is this ~ Kekuanaoa for some reason having become jealous of his wife gave her a beating. Whether he has good ground for suspicion is what we do not yet know; but the person with whom he accused her of having had improper intercourse is no less a person than the King. It would seem strange that he should risk so much as to accuse groundlessly the King ~ It is said that both the King & Kinau were so much ashamed that they did not attend meeting on the Sabbath. Saturday Octr. 22nd 1831. Dr. Judd made inquiry today respecting the unpleasant occurrence which was communicated to Mr. Whitney last evening ~ namely that of Kekuanaoa's beating his wife, and he • learned that the story had been very much exaggerated; the affect was that he was displeased with her and wrenched her hand so severely as to cause her to cry out. From this the story was told that he had inflicted blows. We learn that the difficulty is settled and that Kekuanaoa has confessed himself in fault. Sabbath Octr. 23rd. Mr. Whitney preached both parts of the day to the native congregation which was as large as usuaL Mr. Clark went about 8 miles to preach to the people ofWaialae. Mr. Bingham preached at Manoa where he is now residing with his family. Kaahumanu attended worship there. lyir. Baldwin preached in English to a congo of about 50 seamen & residents. In the evening he conducted a service for the benefit of seamen at the house of Mr. Johnstone. My Sabbath school is better attended than it has been for many months past ~ a new excitement seems to exist for the study of the Scriptures; the Lord grant it may not only continue but increase. I met the candidates in the evening and conversed with them respecting the effects of the falL Monday Octr 24th 1831. Mr. Johnstone informed me that he walked to the village yesterday and as he • was passing by one of the grog shops a man by the name of Strong addressed him in a manner far from civil & wished to know the reason of his sending him the tract entitled the Swearers prayer. Mr. J. assured him that it was not a fact that he had sent the tract named.) how suitable soever it might be to his case, that the 35 �LEVI VOLUME 15 person who handed it to him had stated what was not true. He however did not seem to credit the statementi but the man who gave the tract happening to pass by while they were engaged in conversation • he was appealed to and he frankly confessed that he had given the tract in Mr. ].'s name regarding Strong a greater swearer than himself ~ this explanation ended the controversy and Mr. J. left. Another man said to Mr. Baldwin today that it is reported of the missionaries that they are growing rich from the sale of books perhaps. These are old stories and it is not strange to hear them told ~ worse things than these are told of us. The Rambler probably carried to the U.S. a statement that Mr. Bishop had been engaged in selling rum or spirituous liquors. A mulatto fellow by the name of Martyn made a statement in the presence ofMr. Jones that Mr. B. had sold him 2 gallons of spiritsi this was written down & handed to Capt. Hinckley in order to be carried home with him to Am. ~ no doubt to make use of against the mission. The fact is that upwards of 2 years ago Mr. B. gave this fellow & his partner who were at work for him an order on Mr. French's dealer at Kailua to pay for 2 Galls Gin, upon condition that the spirit should be brought to the house of Mr. B. & that he should deal it out 1 glass per day. Tuesday, Octr. 25 1831. Kaahumanu has had a conversation to day with Boki's creditors and has told them that his debts are not debts which it belongs to government to paYi but are his own private debtsi he • having been charged by the Gov. not to contract debts on its account and Boki having himself said that it was not his wish that govt. should pay his debts. To this declaration of Kaahumanu the foreigners were not able to reply. Mr. Shepard has come to the decision of removing to Lahaina & has begun to make preparation to embark in the New York which is expected to sail on Thursday to carry back Hoapili, who came down here on acct. of the illness of his daughter. Thursday 27th. We have been called today to part from a valued brother not indeed to go back to his native land, nor, as we hope, for a final separation; but to go to another station in hopes that his health may be benefited by relaxation from his ordinary labors. Mr. Shepard embarked just before noon on board the schr. New York with his family for Lahaina. It is our prayer that his movement may be blessed to the improvement of his health, if it should not he will be as favorably circumstanced to be comfortable as he would be here. Sabbath 30th. Mr. Whitney went yesterday to Ewa where the Chiefs now are and he conducts worship • with them today. Mr. Clark preaches all day to the congregation at this place. Mr. Bingham is at Manoa . Monday, October 31st. Mr. Whitney returned from Ewa today. With the assistance of Ehu I cleared out the cellar of the new store and dwelling house and it is my hope the carpenters will have done their work in 36 �LEVI VOLUME 15 a fortnight, and that in about 1 month we shall be able to move into the house permanently. I now attend to business in the house, but am not conveniently situated. • Tuesday Novr. 1st. The Becket arrived this forenoon from Lahaina, and letters came to hand from the brethren & sisters. Mr. Tinker had a comfortable passage & appears to be pleased with Lahaina & his associates as are also his associates with him. Mr. Shepard arrived Saturday morning and was gratified with the reception he reed. from his brethren. Mr. Andrews writes respecting his operations ~ he seems to be taking hold with spirit & his scholars are exerting themselves to build a school house, in which they have made desirable progress. Some of the scholars are in want of food not having reed. as much support from the chiefs as was expected. Miss Ogden in a letter to Mrs. C. states that on sabbath before last the princess made public confession of her fault & the last week appeared better than usuaL The br. & sisters hope with trembling respecting her. The Lord restore her to repentance & keep her from the paths of the destroyer. It is our prayer that she may prove to be a true convert and be used as an instrument of greatly advancing the cause in the islands . • • 37 � 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 Chamberlain (Levi) 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 Chamberlain, Levi - Journal - Volume 0015 - 1830.10.27 - 1831.11.01 Description An account of the resource Typescript Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1830.10.27 - 1831.11.01 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/4f38d5a37a247497edc5bb565fca98af.pdf bc89596be20a04ff1bc74ec659324376 PDF Text Text LEVI VOLUME 16 ~ Volume XVI • November 5, 1831 August 14, 18l • Saturday November 5th 1831. This day has been observed by the families at this station as a season of fasting & prayer in reference to some important business that the chiefs of the nation have now in hand and which has an intimate connection with the interests of the Redeemer's cause in these islands. Viz. the sending away from the islands the French Catholics. The Chiefs have resolved to fit out the Waverly for a voyage to the coast of California to remove those men, and they are now making the necessary arrangements. They have engaged a Captain and a man for his mate, and the work of getting all things ready is going on as fast as possible. It is that divine guidance may be afforded the chiefs & that the mission may be prepared for the divine will that the families of this station have with one consent devoted this day to prayer & fasting. The families met at the house ofMr. Bingham at half past 3 o'ck P.M. for social worship. While we were assembled Cap. Hussey of the ship Cyrus which came to anchor last evening in the roads called upon us i. and he was invited to remain & unite with us in our social worship which did. Capt. H. has come in with a full ship & will sail in 10 days or a fortnight for the U.S. Mr. Whitney will probably send his two sons home in this vesseL I recd. by the hand of Cap. H. a letter from Capt. Stetson. Not having a full ship he had concluded not to stop at this port but pursue his course for New Albion. Sabbath, Novr. 6 1831. Mr. Bingham having come down from Manoa to spend a few days, he preached to the native congregation this morning on a subject which had a connection with the object of our fast yesterday from the words of Christ. Hear 0 Israel, the Lord thy God is one Lord and thou shalt love the Lord thy God &c. Mr. W. preached in the afternoon ~ Mr. Baldwin preached in English. Mr. Clark went to Koolau yesterday and he preached there today. Monday Novr. 14th. Mr. Whitney & family sailed for Kauai in the Becket. Kaikioewa also and family go down. Mr. Whitney's little boys who are expected to take passage for the U.S. in the Cyrus went to Kauai with their parents and Capt. Hussey will go down after them & will take in his refreshments there. • Sabbath 20th. Mr. Bingham preached in the morng. and Mr. Clark in the afternoon. Mr. Baldwin preached in English to about 50 persons who understand the English language including the Mission family. Capt. Brayton in the Ann from Hilo brot. letters from the brethren & sisters there, also letters from 1 �LEVI VOLUME 16 Lahaina where he stopped one night while his vessel lay off. Monday Novr. 21st. Recd. a quantity ofkoa plank from Hilo which Cap tn. Brayton was kind enough to • bring down in his ship and landed this morning without any trouble on my part. He has delivered over to the Governor two men foreigners whom he brought from Hilo) in consequence of their having secreted one of his men & stolen some things belonging to him. Captn. B. has showed himself very friendly and exceedingly well disposed toward the cause. Mr. Green speaks in high terms of his upright deportment and the care he took to prevent his men interfering with the regulations of the people at Hilo. Learn that all is quietness at Lahaina. Cap. B. says the captains who made difficulty & ill treated Mr. Richards were ashamed of themselves. Tuesday 22nd. I have sent this day on board the ship Cyrus, Cap. Hussey bound to the u.s. four bundles containing native cloth addressed to H.Hill Esq. Miss. Rooms Boston, care of Mr. Albert Gardner, Nantucket. This article we send to the Board in order that an experiment may be made of the manufacture of it into paper, agreeably to a vote of the Gen. Meeting passed in June last. This evening Mrs. Clark sent for some of her sisters to attend upon her in a season of trial which was • coming upon her. At about 11 at night she became the mother of a son, in very comfortable circumstances. Saturday, Novr. 26th 1831. Mrs. Baldwin this morning became a mother of a son ~ her first. The trial was very severe her pains commenced on Friday evening and continued with short intervals till just before daybreak. More than 36 hours & but for the use of the forceps she would never have been delivered. Sabbath 27th. Mr. Bingham being indisposed, Mr. Clark preached all day to the natives. Mr. Baldwin to the foreigners the fullest congregation we have had this season. Upwards of fifty seamen and others. The Cyrus Captn. Hussey sailed ~ goes to Kauai for refreshments and will take Mr. Whitney's two sons to the U.S. Monday 28th. Recd. a letter from Mr. Bishop today containing a statement signed by Jeremiah Martin respecting his being called before Capt. Charlton, Hinckley, Jones & others and questioned respecting an account which they had possession of for articles dId. Said Martin & a man by the name of Davis in payment for work on the walls of Mr. Bishops house. • This account was read to him and he was requested to say whether he had had the things ~ replying in the affirmative they required him to sign a paper they had drawn up & which was designed to be sent to America. The principal thing desired in this proceeding was to obtain a statement from Martin that the 2 �LEVI VOLUME 16 account was true & that he had obtained spirits while at work from Mr. Bishop. Tuesday Novr. 29 1831. The Bark called the Denmark Hill fitted out by Captn. Cole and Mr. Pierce for • a Whaling voyage sailed this day. This is the first Whaler that has ever been fitted out at these islands; and this is only an experiment. Saturday Decr. 3rd. Have been employed all this day with the aid of Mr. Goodrich in removing the paper, recd. by the Ship New England from the cellar of the Store house & storing it in the 10ft. Box No. 137 containing 101/2 reams of colored paper is not to be found. Found the box in the Pr. office. Saturday Decr. 10. Yesterday and to day during part of each Mr. Bingham & Clark have been occupied in examining candidates for church membership ~ A very considerable number of the serious natives who are desirous of availing themselves of the privileges of the Church have been standing about our houses to show themselves in hopes of being brought forward. I sent a note to each of the consuls containing a copy of the declaration of Mr. Bishop's two workmen respecting their not having purchased ardent spirits of him; which Mr. B. obtained of them to refute the charge made against him that he had sold them spirits. Sabbath Decr. 11 1831. This day is rendered worthy of special notice for having been a season of • communion with the Church at this place. Eight new members (were added by profession &) were admitted by baptism. The whole church then partook of the emblems of the Savior's body & blood. The number of communicants present were not far from two hundred. The weather was inclement but I am not aware that any of the native members were absent. Twelve new candidates were propounded. Monday Decr. 12th 1831. Kaahumanu has recd. a communication from the EngL Consul stating that one of the Catholics is a British subject, and that he has been applied to for protection; that the other tho. not a British subject yet as a subject of France having applied to him for protection, he feels it his duty to intercede for him. He complains of the order to the chiefs recently made known to them to be in readiness within a few days to take passage from the islands in the Waverly ~ he complains of this order as unjust as made with stating the crime for which they are "to be banished" & the place to which they are to be banished. Moreover he states that the captain who is to command the Waverly is not one with which his • British Majestys subject may in his opinion be sent away with comfort ~ and if they are sent away they must be carried to France or Great Britain or some of her dependencies ~ During last night & to day as well as yesterday afternoon rain has fallen copiously & drenched the ground. 3 �LEVI VOLUME 16 Tuesday Deer. 13th 1831. I have learned that the King, Kaahumanu & Kuakini had a consultation • -. respecting the communication of the English Consul reed. by Kaahumanu yesterday; and that the result of it was a full determination to follow their own plan of sending them away in their own vesseL The King seemed fully decided and was determined to persevere. Their decision was that they had the advice of their friends Capt. Hill, Gen. Miller & others & that therefore relying on divine guidance they would go forward. Have been employed most of the day in moving our personal effects into the new dwelling, in which we lodge tonight for the first time. Wednesday 14th. Our weekly Prayer meeting was held at my house. It being the first time of our convening within the walls, the house was solemnly dedicated to God and by prayer set apart for the exclusive use of the Mission. Thursday 15. With the help ofEhu and two native boys removed all the cotton goods, which have been stored in the cellar of the printers house & deposited them in the chamber of the new store house. Attended as usual the Poaha meeting. '. Friday Deer. 16th 1831. The funeral of one of the Church members Amosa Kupo was attended this afternoon. It is about 18 months since this man was admitted to the Church. He was formerly a pule ana ana ~ or Sorcerer ~ and much opposed christianity; but since his conversion he has been a very zealous supporter of it. All the church members attended at the meeting house which was pretty much filled. Mr. Bingham preached a sermon from these words. "They had heard only that he which persecuted us in time past, now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed, and they glorified God in me". Some account was given of the deceased ~ his character & doings while in the darkness of paganism ~ his conversion & subsequent conduct. He was a man of a good deal of spirit & energy and was an adept at this art. Of course he had much influence, while the people were under the power of delusion. After his conversion he exerted himself in favor of Christianity with much zeal, and used his influence to bring over to the faith of the Gospel those who like himself had been led captive by Satan at his will. His sickness was short ~ only four or five days. Saturday, Deer. 17th. Have been occupied most of the day in removing property from the old depository • cellar & placing it in the New building. Have also attended to miscellaneous things about the house connected with our moving. Saturday Deer. 24th. Every thing being ready for the departure of the Waverly, Kekuanaoa with a file of 4 �LEVI VOLUME 16 six men went to the house of the Catholics and requested them to proceed with him to the landing where a boat would be ready to take them on board the Waverly. They complied and proceeded with him to the ~ • . beach. Afterwards their effects were sent for & sent on board. A salute was fired on the occasion from both forts as Gov. Adams said for the king's brig. About 1 o'ck the Waverly left the harbor and after laying to a short time in the roads she directed her course to the windward and was soon out of sight. Thursday Decr. 29th 183 L A small vessel sailed for Kauai, Captn. Cole on whose business it went was kind enough to inform me of its sailing; and I wrote to Mr. Whitney & also to Mr. Gulick, to each a short note, and gave information of the departure of the Catholics. This evening as well as last Thursday evening our house has been thronged by natives to tell their manaos. Since the last communion those desirous of entering the church have been very urgent to receive our attention. In order to avoid being thronged with them at all times I have proposed to devote Thursday evening to the express business of hearing what they have to say. I find that most of those with whom I have conversed have but one story to tell; which is that they have forsaken the bad way and wish to give themselves to God to be entirely devoted to him. Friday 30. Before light this morning a woman and her husband came to the door and knocked. I went • to it and found she had a manao iki to communicate; which was that she had discovered that the way of man is a bad way but that God's way is right, that she had forsaken the bad way & desired to follow the word of God. I asked her why she came at this hour. She said her own heart desired it. Saturday Decr. 31st 183L I was called up this morning before light by Deborah who came to tell us that the king was intoxicated and had sent for a girl by the name of Kalama to come to him for a lewd purpose. Her particular object in coming was to inquire whether it would be proper for Kaahumanu to sail to the windward today as she had proposed in consequence of the notice of Naihes sickness received yesterday. It was her opinion that she ought not to go, as the result of this act of the king might be of serious import if she were not present to counteract it. In the course of the day we were more fully informed of this step of the king. He sought hard to gratify his passions, but failed as the girl had been taken under the particular care of Kanaina who is her uncle and none of the chiefs would give their consent. He has declared his wish to marry her, and if the chiefs cannot • dissuage him they will consent. Auhea was sent for and when she went to the kings house; the king informed her that he wished to hoao ; she asked if he would marry her; he answered in the affirmative. Where she asked; Here he replied 5 �LEVI VOLUME 16 ~ She inquired who he would have to marry him ~ His teacher of his Kahu ~ he said his Kahn. When this • conversation was reported to Kaahumanu she did not fully approve of it nor did Gov. Adams, and it is their determination to prevent it if possible. Sabbath January 1st 1832 It has been an unusually solemn day. The conduct of the king is what has given the peculiar cast to the solemnity, though the recent intelligence of the sickness of Naihe has not been without its due weight of influence. Kaahumanu and most of the high chiefs were absent from meeting in the morning having been with the king, during the night and continued with him during the time of service. The congregation was as large as usuaL Mr. Bingham preached from Deut. 33C. 25n. "As thy days so shall thy strength be." Mr. Baldwin preached in English and adapted his discourse to what he considered the case of the families at this station. Text 2 Chron. 17 "Now they began on the first day of the first month to Sanctify" &c. Monday 2nd. The chiefs held a consultation respecting a person or persons to go to Hawaii in • consequence of Naihe's illness. It had been the intention of Kaahumanu to go ~ but the affair of the king presented an obstacle and it was also thought not best under present circumstances that Gov. Adams should go. It was concluded that Aikanaka should go and afterwards that Keoua the wife of Gov. Adams should follow. Mr. Ruggles and the chiefs at Kaawaloa having urged Dr. Judd to come if possible on Naihe's account, he concluded to accompany Aikanaka, depending on the Packet, which is to carry Mr. Baldwin to Hawaii, for a conveyance back in season to go to Kauai by the last week in this month. Had a pleasant concert meeting in the Tuesday Jany. 3rd 1832. Have been much occupied to day sending Mr. .Baldwin's effects, & supplies for Waimea station, on board the missionary Packet. The chiefs and all the br. & sisters at this station took tea at our house this evening. I invited the King; but he declined coming. Kaahumanu has dealt very faithfully with the king, she has exhorted, entreated & warned him, but she • cannot persuade him to follow her advice. Wednesday 4th. Learn that the king last night got possession of Kalama, and that to day he goes out with his company to the billiard room. It is the intention of Kaahumanu to follow him and if possible to 6 �LEVI VOLUME 16 separate him from the girl and induce him to abandon his evil course. Learn also that the king is insisting • upon his attendants drinking rum. Yesterday he turned out a glass for each one of his hulumanu and used his authority to make them drink it ~ at least to drink some, saying that those who would drink were his mea makemake loa. About noon the Missionary Packet sailed with Mr. & Mrs. Baldwin and Miss Ward, Mr. & Mrs. B. go to take possession of the their station at Waimea and Miss Ward goes to reside with Mr. & Mrs. Ruggles at Kaawa10a. Thursday Jany. 5th 1832. A greater number of people than usual have been about our doors seeking to tell their manao and to inform us of their desires to surrender themselves soul & body to the Lord. The attendance upon the poaha has not been diminished in consequence of the license to wickedness given by the example of the King. Friday Jany. 6. The families at this station have observed this day as a day of fasting & prayer in reference to the present state of things and also to pray for the outpouring of the Spirit of God. The native members of the chh. have joined in the observance of the day and we have reason to think strictly. rI,. Had a pleasant family meeting in the evening at the house of Mr. Bingham. Learned that on Wednesday John Ii had a very serious and faithful conversation with the king respecting his course, and prayed with him, and that afterwards he addressed the kings attendants and warned them very faithfully. The king was affected to tears and acknowledged that he was wrong and that Kaahumanu was right and at the request of John Ii kneeled down with him & prayed and confessed his sin. By a letter from Mr. Whitney to Mr. Bingham learn that Kaikioewa is ill and threatened with delirium or mania and he has requested an associate who in case of his being laid aside may take the direction of public affairs. Sabbath January 8th 1832. The services of the morning were unusually solemn. Mr. Bingham preached a very faithful and very interesting sermon from Acts.26~ 28 "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian". The king was present in a distant part of the meeting house and it is said gave strict attention to the sermon. Mr. Clark preached in the afternoon from the words ~ "How then can I do this great wickedness & sin against God." • Mr. Clark conducted the English services by reading a selected sermon and offering the usual number of prayers. Monday Jany. 9. Learned this morning that one of our working cattle had been beaten by the natives 7 �LEVI VOLUME 16 somewhere Iv1auka where the animal had been trespassing and was unable to walk. I went to the place where he was with the native whose business it is to drive up the oxen, and found the creature in a bad • condition indeed with the bone of one of his thighs broken. Being certain that the creature would be of no more service I conclude to have him killed and I gave orders to that effect. Ehu and some natives with him went to the spot. Mr. Goodrich & I followed. Mr. G. performed the part of a butcher by knocking the animal in the head & cutting his throat and the natives flayed him cut up his flesh & brought it to the house, and I divided it among the families. Thursday Jany. 12 1832. Mr. Bingham had an interview with the king last evening and it was of such a nature as to afford hope that the king is not lost to all compunction and all hope of recovery. The interview was prolonged to about two hours & most of the time confined to the two in a retired apartment. The King acknowledged his offense as fully as could have been desired and asked what he should do. From the tenor of his conversation it appeared that he had supposed this step of his would nave occasioned great disorder throughout the place and thrown every thing into confusion; but it had not had that effect and this seemed a matter of astonishment to his mind. He said God was ikaika loa ~ the pono was ikaika loa. Mr. Bingham told him the cause of God could not be overthrown and this had been his conviction from the • moment he had heard of his misstep. The Lord would take care of his cause & of his people. At the close of the interview Mr. Bingham proposed prayer and asked the king to pray. He said he would pray after Mr. B. Mr. B. offered prayer & then the king prayed apparently with sincerity, confessed his sin & that humbly. The New York arrived from Hawaii and brought news of the death of Naihe, which took place on the 29th ulto. The Pakii arrived yesterday from MauL Learn that Mrs. Richards was confined on Tuesday the 10th with a daughter and was comfortable. The Packet with Mr. Baldwin arrived at Lahaina on Friday & sailed for Hawaii on Monday about noon. Saturday Jany. 14th 1832. Dr. Judd arrived from Hawaii in the Packet. The vessel it seems arrived at Kailua with Mr. Baldwin & family & Miss Ward on Tuesday evening ~ Wednesday sailed for Kawaihae ~ arrived there on Thursday & in the evening got under way to return to this place was becalmed till Friday morning & when the breeze sprung up directed her course for Honolulu nei and arrived about 8 o'ck A.M. • SabbathJany. 15th 1832. Mr. Bingham preached an impressive sermon from the words- "0 Lord revive thy work" ~ to which solemn attention was given. The king we learn is at Ewa several of the members of the Chh. were absent probably with him. Hope the day will be observed by him and his 8 �LEVI VOLUME 16 company. Hope it is not to get from the influence of the Sanctuary that he has gone away from this place. Monday January 16th 1832. Dr. Judd & family sailed this afternoon for Kauai in the Packet. Keliiahonui goes down to attend to business of the chiefs. About the same time the Wailele with Aikanaka • on board sailed for Hawaii. The king returned for Ewa this morning ~ on our way to the landing in compy with D. Judd & family we met him. We saluted him and were saluted kindly in return. Dr. Judd told him he was going to Kauai and the king asked him to write back and inform him of the state of his Kahu's health. Tuesday Jany. 17 1832. The Pakii arrived this morning from Lahaina with Hoapili who comes down by invitation from Kaahumanu to sit in council respecting the marriage of the king. Hoapili and Kaahumanu spent most of the forenoon at the house of Mr. Bingham in conversation respecting the king's matters. Wednesday 18th. Removed all the common stock articles which remained in the old mission house into the new store house. This evening had the company to take tea of Mr. & Mrs. Bingham, Mr. & Mrs. Clark & Mr. & Mrs. Johnstone and had the weekly conference at the close. Thursday Jany 19th 1832. Quarterly examinations of the schools of Honolulu took place. The whole number of scholars presented was about 2900. We were gratified to see the king present with his schooL Saturday 21. The Packet arrived from Kauai & brought letters from Dr. Judd & the brethren. The • health of Kaikioewa was no better than when we heard from him the last time before this. The Dr. detained the Schr. one day in order to state what effect the bleeding & medicine which he had administered would have upon him. Took tea at Mr. Bingham's in company with Mr. & Mrs. Clark. Sabbath, Jany 22. The day has been unusually cold with a strong wind from the Westward. Mr. Bingham preached both parts of the day. The congregation less than usual ~ owing to the cold. Friday Feby 3rd. Mr. Peirce, Mr. Reid & Capt. Little took tea at the house of Mr. Bingham. Mr. Reid is a gentleman who has been engaged in business in South America and is about to sail for Lima in the brig Convoy and offers to take charge of letters for the u.S. promising to secure a conveyance for them thither. He mentioned in course of conversation that he and Mr. French had made a proposition to the chiefs to hire a tract of land inland of the district of Ewa. That their object was to cultivate cotton & raise cattle ~ • ?' that they had intended in case the chiefs consented to their proposal to layout $20,000 in fences & improvements. Mr. R. seemed certain that he could succeed in the culture of cotton & stated his belief that in 4 years he could clear the capitaL The proposal was not acceded to by the chiefs. He thinks of returning 9 �LEVI VOLUME 16 in 4 months whether to renew his application he did not state certainly though he seemed to think there would by & by be some change in government or in the views of the rulers so as to favor his proposition. • Saturday Feby. 4th 1832. Called upon Mr. Pitman who is very low with consumption. He seemed gratified that I called. I expressed to him my desire and that of my brethren to contribute in any way in our power to his comfort & offered to watch with him at night should there be need for it. He thanked me & said he thought it not necessary. I should have said something particularly to him on the subject of religion; but had learned from Mr. Bingham who had called several times upon him, that he did not wish the subject named in his presence: he wished no dispute; his views & ours were different: he was a universalist and had his mind fully made up ~ his father was a universalist before him & died in that faith: he was brought up under the instruction ofMr. Murry of Boston and was fully satisfied with the doctrine of universal salvation. Sabbath Feby 5th. A very full congregation in the moming Mr. Bingham preached; in the afternoon house not so full ~ the king present, Mr. Clark preached. Monday Feby. 6th 1832. Monthly concert met to observe the season at the house ofMr. Bingham. Seven or eight residents present. Some pertinent remarks were made suited to impress the strangers, who • we were gratified to see at our prayer meeting. Tuesday 7th. The Convoy sailed for Lima, by the hand of Mr. Reid sent several letters for the U.S. Mr. Bingham addressed a letter to Gen. Miller. Wednesday 8th. Weekly prayer meeting at my house. 4 residents present & appointed my house as the place for meeting on next Wednesday evening. By the Packet which arrived yesterday from Kauai reed. 7 barrels of molasses which were landed and drawn up today. Thursday 9th. The number of persons who come to the house to tell thoughts is as great as usual: but do not perceive much evidence of deep conviction of sin in any. all of them are desirous to give themselves to God ~ to hoolilo ~ & most of them fancy they are fit to participate in all the ordinances. I do all I can to impress them with the importance of being true at heart. Friday Feby. 10th 1832. I have never noticed so large a collection of people to attend Poalima as this • afternoon. There is certainly somewhat of an unusual attention to religion. What the nature of the impressions are on the minds of those who attend it is not easy to find out; doubtless some are wrought upon by the Spirit of God. Packet sailed again for Kauai. 10 �LEVI VOLUME 16 Saturday Feby 11 1832. The wind is from the sea and the weather has rather a lowering appearance. I have been preparing my ann. acct of expenses of the mission for the year endg. ApL 30 1831, to send to the • Treasr. of the Board, by the way of Canton by the Brig. Diana which is soon to sail for that place. Sabbath 12. The house of God as full as usuaL Mr. Bingham preached in the morning from Prov. "There is a way which seemeth right unto a man but the end thereof are the ways of death. ~ Mr.. Clark preached in the afternoon from 1 Chon. 18. 9 ~ If thou seek him he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him he will cast thee off forever. Recd. letters from Lahaina & Hilo. Mr. Green states that there has been a recent eruption of the volcano & that it was attended by several shocks of earthquakes. A few days after it took place he visited it with his family & associates. An opening had been made on the east side of the crater which had discharged lava, the bed of the crater is somewhat altered but is not deeper than it was two years ago. Mr. G. made a tour into Puna and preached in most of the villages & settlements during the excursion he preached twenty two times. From Lahaina were sent down the remaining pages of the Geography containing the Tables. Monday Feby. 13th. The wind continues from the sea; but notwithstanding the weather looks very • unfavorable. Hoapili sailed for Lahaina in the Paalua which was beat out of the harbor. In the evening & night a considerable rain felL Tuesday 14th. The Paalua returned not being able probably to make much progress against the wind which has been strong with a heavy sea. Friday 17th. The Paalua has been detained till to day by winds from the sea. The weather having been boisterous & rainy. This morning the Paalua & Pulaholaho left the harbor & stood off and on till noon. I sent a few articles on board the former for Lahaina, the natives in carrying them down let fall a jug contg .a gallon of linseed oil & broke it & spilled the oiL Hoapili did not leave till about noon having staid to hold one more conversation with the king. The wind in the mean time freshened for the westward & blew quite strong. Saturday Feby. 18 1832. This day the Brig. Diana Cap. Little sailed for Canton ~ Mr. French & Cap. Cole passengers. By her we sent various communications for the United States. • The Packet arrived from Kauai ~ we were disappointed in not finding Dr. Judd & family on board: but a letter from the Dr. explained the cause. Mrs. Gulick had not been confined and the weather was so tempestuous that it was not safe for the Schr. to remain on the Waimea side of the island. 11 �LEVI VOLUME 16 Sabbath Feby. 19. The king was at meeting both parts of the day and sat in his old place near the pulpit. We were glad to see him again in the house of God. The Lord have mercy upon him and upon the cause ~ • the cause is every thing. Monday 20th. The confinement of Mrs. Goodrich took place this evening ~ has a son. Though the case was a difficult one and was conducted without the aid of a physician it terminated happily and Mrs. G. and the infant are comfortable. Wednesday 22nd. The natives informed me this morning that one of our oxen had been trespassing and had been beaten and was in a bad condition. I went myself to see what the difficulty was and found the ox (one of the largest & best of our working cattle) lamed ~ his shoulder broken & in other respects bruised and unable to walk. Aware that the creature could not be healed, I requested Mr. Colcord to get him killed proposing to let him have the creature at his own price; to which he consented promising to do the best he could with the flesh. This is the second of our working oxen which has been maimed by the natives for trespassing in such a manner as to render it necessary to take the life of the creature. Friday Feby. 24th 1832. A ship called the Woliston, Capt. Whitney which arrived on Saturday the 18th on her way to Canton sailed today in prosecution of her voyage. Committed a few letters to the care of the • captain to be forwarded from Canton to the U.S. A brig came to anchor just before evening and we gained the information that she was from Boston almost 6 months out bound for California ~ that it had not been the intention of the commander to call at the islands; but having had sickness on board & lost his carpenter he concluded to stop with a view to replace him & land his cook who was sick. We learned verbally that a number of missionaries were to be sent to these islands ~ report says eight couple and were to sail in about a month or six weeks after the brig: It is also reported that when the brig sailed Cap. Lambert was to sail in a few days for these islands. Mr. Johnstone being at the village in the evening was informed that the papers communicated the mournful intelligence of the death of Mr. Evarts our revered Cor. Secy. He could not learn any particulars. The notice was communicated in an advertisement of a Sermon for Sale «Tribute to the Late Jereh. Evarts, Esqr." preached at New York by Gardiner Spring. • On board the Brig Mr. Johnstone learned there was a female passenger a Mrs. Homes, who is on her way to join her husband on the coast. He requested her to be informed that she should be wellcome to accommodations at his house if it should be agreeable to her. 12 �LEVI VOLUME 16 Saturday Feby. 25th 1832. The Cap. of the Brig Hersey & a Gent. by the name of Larkin accompanied Mrs. Homes to the house of Mr. Johnstone. • We have been happy to procure from Mrs. H. a paper which contains some account of the last hours of our beloved Cor. Sec. He died at Charistone S.c. May 10. His exit was what might have been expected from the nature of his life. It was most triumphant. In another paper which came into our hands we find an account of a most outrageous transaction in regard to some of our missionaries among the Cherokees ~ two of them the Rev. J.A. Worcester & Dr. Butler had been arrested for residing within the chartered limits of the State of Georgia without a license from the State. And this was made the ground of the most abusive & inhuman treatment. Tuesday Feby. 28th. The Packet sailed for KauaL Sent quite a package of letters to the brethren from the different members of the station. Strong trade wind and frequent showers. Wednesday 29. Copious showers of rain and what is not very common wind off shore blowing strong. A periodical has come into our hands from which we get most cheering intelligence of the copious effusions of the Holy Spirit upon the American churches ~ it is estimated that 1,000 churches have been visited with a revival of pure religion and that not less than 50,000 persons have been converted. Several colleges have • also been visited and 320 are recorded as the fruits of these revivals in the literary institutions. Saturday March 3rd 1832. The Brig Ivanhoe came to anchor this evening. Papers have been reed. from the coast which came over land from Vera Cmze as late as last Deer. ~ A notice it seems is contained in one which has come to hand that missionaries were to sail for these islands last of Nov. in the ship Avarick of New Bedford. The number of missionaries is stated to be 19 ~ 10 males & 9 females including a physician & printer & eight ordained clergymen. Tuesday 6th. At the Church meeting a number of persons were examined in reference to being propounded on the coming Sabbath when the candidates on probation will be reed. to the Church & the Lord's Supper administered. Thursday 8th. A number of individuals more were examined at the close of the :poaha meeting. Friday March 9th 1832. A Brig called the Bolivar Liberator 119 days from New York arrived this morning. Capt. Underwood states that he stopped at Juan Fernandez and there learned that an America • Brig had been taken possession of about 20 days before his arrival by about 100 convicts who were on the island. The Captain he learned had his wife on board and child. The Cap. on his arrival run the vessel pretty near in and lowered his boat & went on shore. He was seized by some of the convicts and threatened 13 �LEVI VOLUME 16 with death unless he would bring his vessel to anchor for they had determined upon seizing her. He gave orders accordingly to his men to come to anchor. The convicts then took possession and were occupied two • days in putting articles bullocks &c. on board and then departed for what place it is not known. It is feared that the Brig is the Chalcedony of Boston, Cap. Steel who sailed about the middle of Octr. for these islands having his wife on board. It is very probable that the Chalcedony would have communications for the mission and perhaps supplies. Saturday March 10th. The Packet arrived from Kauai & much to our surprise did not bring the Doctor. Kekauonohi and her husband had decided on coming; but did not embark at Waimea designing to go by land to a place called Mokuleia whither they sent the vessel before. The vessel on her arrival very nearly got into the surff and got off as well as she could. The wind blew so hard that they in the vessel were obliged to shift for themselves as well as they could ~ One of the shrouds gave way the foresail was considerably tom & the captain found it expedient to make the best of his way to Oahu for the safety of the vessel without waiting for the chiefs. Mrs. Gulick had not been confined and that was the reason of the Drs. not coming. As soon as the vessel can be put in order she will go back again. • Sabbath March 11th 1832. This has been a Communion season with us. The propounded members 12 in number reed. to the Ch. and 20 more were propounded, persons who had been previously examined. 178 members have now been recd. to the ch. at this place. Thursday March 15th. Packet sailed for Kauai this afternoon. The Schooner Medford arrived from Lahaina, sent purposely to bring notice of the illness of Mr. Richards & to carry up Dr. Judd of he should be here & able to go; the complaint is in some respects like that with which he was afflicted when at this place nearly three years ago. It was not intimated that he was considered dangerous, tho. he is much weaker than when he was afflicted before. Dr. Rooke has sent a note to Mr. Goodrich kindly & spontaneously offering his services to go to Lahaina to prescribe for Mr. Richards. A note of thanks was returned stating that some one of us would call upon him in the morning & confer with him upon the subject. The Poaha has been thronged & our houses thronged this evening with persons calling to tell manaos. • Friday March 16th 1832. The brethren met together this morning to consult as to the expediency of accepting the offer of Dr. Rooke to go to Lahaina; and they concluded to accept of it. Mr. Goodrich was requested to call upon him to make known our thankful acceptance of his kind offer & to assure him we 14 �LEVI VOLUME 16 would be responsible for his return. Kaahumanu has decided to go herself & given orders for her vessel to be ready to sail after the Sabbath. • The Medford sailed towards evening. Sabbath March 18th. Mr. Clark and I met the propounded members this evening 20 in number. We gave them information of the nature of the meeting & design of it, and introduced the first subject The evidence of God from the works of nature & the proofs that idols are false. Mr. Bingham gave notice at the close of the afternoon service that a conference would be held at the new house of Auhea, this evening at candle lighting; which is designed to be the commencement of a new meeting for the benefit of all who wish to attend but particularly strangers. Monday 19th. Kaahumanu sailed this afternoon in the New York for Lahaina. A Brig hove in sight towards evening learn that it is the Brig Chalcedony Capt. Steel who has his wife and another female on board and has communications and supplies for the mission. Tuesday March 20th 1832. The Chalcedony was towed into the harbor by a train of boats. after breakfast I went to the village. I waited a few moments at the head of the wharf for Cap. Steele to come on shore. He brought in his hand a bundle containing packages of letters which he carried up to the Am. • Consulate. Those addressed to myself & the missionaries I took, and without stopping to open any of them hastened home in order to meet as soon as possible the expectations the members of the family who were waiting impatiently to receive their letters. I reed. two from the Treasurer accompanied by an invoice of sundry articles, shipped in the Brig for the missionaries. As the publication were dispersed in several boxes which good not be got at to day we contented ourselves to wait till tomorrow promising ourselves a treat in looking over them when they should come to hand. About noon the Missionary Packet arrived from Kauai and brought in addition to Kekauonohi & Keliiahonui Dr. Judd & family who we were very glad to meet. Their passage had been quite short & pleasant. They did not however embark at Waimea but at a place called Mokuleia near the East end of the island & the wind so favored their course that the vessel kept on its way without tacking. They bring word that Mrs. G. had been confined only a few days say four days before they left which was on Monday. Wednesday March 211832. The landing of our supplies was commenced to day. Mr. Johnstone took • account of them as they were landed at the wharf and I received them at the Depository & with the help of natives stowed them in their places in the cellar & chamber. This evening letters have been reed. from Lahaina by the hand of Cap. Obed Swain of the ship Awashonks of Falmouth. The letters represent Mr. 15 �LEVI VOLUME 16 Richards as very low, and the request is renewed for the Doctor to go up if returned from KauaL Capt. Swain represents Mr. R. to be a very sick man and in his opinion & that of Dr. Rooke to be in a dangerous • state of illness. Dr. Judd has pretty much made up his mind to start tomorrow in the Packet for Lahaina. In fact he has decided to go if the health of Mrs. Goodrich will at all admit of it. He, has fears however, that as Mrs. G. has experienced much distress today she will not be in a condition to be left. Thursday March 22. As Mrs. G. is more comfortable the Dr. made his arrangements to start for Lahaina to visit Mr. R. Soon after dinner he went on board. The wind being favorable the schooner was soon out of sight after leaving the harbor. Friday 23. The Pupuka made her appearance this morning & anchored atthe forks of the harbor. We were fearful that she had come to bring sorrowful tidings. I walked as soon as convenient to the village and met the Kahu with letters; one of which was addressed to Dr. Judd at Honolulu or Kauai. It contained a request to the Dr. to go to Lahaina without delay if possible. The account did not represent Mr. R. worse than when Cap. Swain left. In fact the Schr. sailed only the next day; and it sailed at the special direction of Kaahumanu with orders to go to KauaL Sabbath March 25th. Several strangers attended native service this morning, among which were two • ladies who came out in the Brig Chalcedony the one being the wife of her Captain & the other a lady by the name of Trescott who came out as the companion of Mrs. Steele. The latter that is Miss Trescott it is expected will stop at the islands a misunderstanding having taken place between her & Mrs. S. The plan of committing one verse of the Holy Scriptures every day to memory was proposed in public at the morning service. Monday 26. By the Bark Volunteer which arrived on Saturday evening from the coast of California notice has been received of the arrival of the Jesuits at their place of destination on the coast ~ They were landed at a place called St. Petro ~ and immediately pursued their way to Pablo or Paublo the location of the Catholic mission about 30 miles inland. Tuesday March 27th. The Packet returned from Lahaina and brought down Dr. Rooke. Mr. R. was better & Dr. Judd thinks his disease not dangerous. Friday March 30th 1832. Mr. Bingham addressed a note to Mr. Jones wishing to be informed at what • time the funeral of Mr. Pitman who died yesterday will be attended as the gentlemen of the mission would be glad to attend. Another reason of addressing the note was to assure Mr. J. of the readiness of the mission to take part at the interment of any foreigner ~ visitant or resident ~ if desired, assuring him also that we had 16 �LEVI VOLUME 16 never refused at any time taking part. This was stated because a report has been in circulation that Mr. B. did refuse in one instance conducting services at the interment of a foreigner. • Mr. Jones returned a very polite note mentioning the hour of 4 o'ck as the time for the funeral and requesting the gentlemen of the mission family to join in the procession and inviting Mr. Bingham or some other one of the mission to make a prayer at the house. He stated moreover that he had never supposed that there was any want of willingness on the part of the mission to attend the funerals of foreigners when desired so to do. A report indeed he had heard several years ago implying the contrary tho he had paid no regard to it. Wednesday April 11 th. Three workmen commenced laying the walls of the cellar in the old mission House it being the design of Dr. Judd to occupy a part of the cellar for a dispensatory having deepened it about 2 feet. This evening Dr. Judd arrived from Lahaina and brought with him Mr. Richards eldest son. The health of Mr. R. is mending. Thursday ApI. 19th 1832. The Annual Examination of the Schools was commenced. The Scholars • from Waimanalo were examined first & the districts next beyond in the Division of Koolau followed . Friday 20th. Examination continued and the day closed with the Schools of the adjoining district of Palama following the circuit of the island from Koolau ~ to Waialua & ~laiane. Saturday 21. The Schools ofWaikiki were examined this forenoon; those of Honolulu are reserved for Monday. Wednesday April 25th 1832. At about 4 o'ck this morning Mrs. Chamberlain was confined with a daughter. Is very comfortable. Friday 27th. Mr. Shepard & family arrived from Lahaina. Saturday May 5. Messrs. Green & Dibble arrived from Hilo in the ship Ann Cap. Brayton. Cap. B. it is hoped has experienced a change of heart since his stop here last fall. Wednesday 9th. Mr. Whitney & family arrived from Kauai in the Packet having had a passage of 9 days. Friday May 11 th 1382. Mr. Tinker & family arrived from Lahaina in a whaling ship they bring word that the Waverly is at Lahaina and that a whaling ship is there which left America subsequently to the • Avarick and informs that she was directed to stop at the Marquesas . Saturday 12th. The store house for lumber took fire this evening through the carelessness of Mr. .Abbott the carpenter who lodged in the building and all the lumber stored in it whc. cost about $1200, 17 �LEVI VOLUME 16 was consumed. Dr. Judd's native house also was burned up. Thursday May 17. The day is memorable by the arrival of the 4th reinforcement to this mission. The • ship Avarick in which they took passage from New Bedford on the 25th of Novr. last arrived this morning. Most of the brethren of the Mission present at the station as soon as they could obtain a conveyance went off to the ship lying in the roads and accompanied them on shore so soon as our new friends could make it convenient to leave the vessel. Several of the sisters had been ill and two of them remained so. The first meeting of the families took place in this house. A hymn appropriate to the occasion was sung and a prayer was then offered by Mr. Bingham. In the afternoon obtained a large boat which we sent off to bring on shore the bedding of the brethren & effects contained in their state rooms, the boat retd. before night and brought the articles needed for the families in order to lodge comfortably on shore. Our new friends took up their abodes in the difft. houses according to a previous arrangement. Three have accommodations in this house Viz. Messrs. Alexander, Armstrong & Lyman. Wednesday June 2nd 1832. All the brethren of the mission except two being assembled at this place a General Meeting was organized in this chamber and the business of the meeting commcd. The terms of Mr. Rogers agreement with the Board considered, and these being such as to entitle him to our fullest • confidence he was admitted to a seat in our general meeting and a vote in common with other members of the mission. Monday June 4th. Kaahumanu being more ill and a number of the brethren being absent at Manoa in attendance upon her the business of Gen. meeting was suspended for the day. Having learned that Kaahumanu was near her end and being desirous to see her once more in the land of the living I walked to Manoa. I found her in a very low and exhausted state; but not apparent dying, though supposed to be struck with death. I took her hand. She gave me a look but seemed unable to speak. The king and his sister were sitting near her and solicitous to perform any thing for her comfort or to relieve her distress .. All the chiefs were present. Before the door the king's guards stood with their muskets and the people encamped around in every direction all waiting the mournful event. Messengers had been despatched to the mission house to apprise our families of the old lady's wish that we should all come and see her. She wished them all to come. All that could with convenience leave home or could find a proper • means of conveyance went up. I remained till nearly 3 dck P.M. when I returned . The mono con. was attended pretty fully. Mr.Tinker preached in the native language. In the evening the families met together to observe the season. 18 �LEVI VOLUME 16 Tuesday June 5th 1832. This morng. we learn that the queen regent our friend & patron Kaahumanu is e- no more she died about 3 o'ck this momg. She was perfectly sensible to the last ~ calm & peaceful a few minutes before she departed she called for Mr. Bingham and said, Kou he1e keia. We feel that we as mission have lost our best frd. & firmest supporter in the islands. But the Lord lives and blessed be his name he can do all things for us & the cause; and tho he has taken away this patron he can raise up another & many more. Her remains were brought along early with a great concourse and conveyed to the wood house where she has of late resided. Thursday June 7th 1832. The interment of Kaahumanu took place. A procession was formed at the house of Auhea. The foreigners preceded the coffin which was placed on a bier and carried by 10 or 12 of the old lady's particular servants who are all members of the Ch. Immediate behind the corpse the king & his sister and the highest chiefs walked, as mourners the king dressed in full uniform. Gov. Adams also in . uniform, behind the chiefs the mission families according to priority of entrance on missionary labor. The procession proceeded to the meeting house which had been kept vacant and furnished with chairs for the occasion. The coffin was placed on the platform in front of the pulpit. Mr. Bingham preached a sermon I. e . appropriate to the occasion from the words ~ "I have fought a good fight" &c. In this address to the king he expressed himself with propriety & effect and in a most impressive manner. At the close of the service the remains were taken up & the procession proceded in order to the Royal Cemetery where a short prayer was offered by Mr. Clark and the body deposited. The Becket arrived just before night & brought Messrs. Thurston & Baldwin & families & Miss Ward and Huldah Ruggles. Saturday June 9th 1832. This evening the brethren and sisters of the reinforcement united themselves with the mission Church. Messrs. Bingham & Thurston the original pastors officiated ~ Mr. Spaulding preached the sermon from the words "Simon sleepest thou. coulds thou not watch with me one hour?" Sabbath June 10th 1832. The native service was very fully attended ~ the king & his sister and all the chiefs who are in the habit of attending meeting were present. Mr. Thurston preached a very excellent sermon from the words "I will that men pray every where lifting up holy hands without wrath and doubting. • The Deputation be inst. to go to any pd. post in the Pacific which their judgment Voted the reconsideration of the Resolution respectirlg it being understood that they are at liberty to visit any otb.er islands at their discretion. Voted that the 19 �LEVI VOLUME 16 article as amended be adopted. Voted the reconsideration resolution empowering th.e surv. of dle region of Co. P. or any other field • which to dlem may appear more inviting at their discretion. In the afternoon the sacrament of the Lord's supper was celebrated ~ and 20 members recived the ordinance of baptism and were admitted to the church. The number of native communicants amounted to about 260 ~ These with the members of the Mission 50 made the whole number 310. All the members of the mission were present except 7 ~ Two who were at this station were kept away by indisposition. The exercises were about three hours long. Monday June 25. Mr. Richards, Andrews & Tinker also Messrs. Green & Spaulding & their families sailed for Lahaina on board the Schr. Pupuka. Mr. Spauling is appointed for Lahaina ~ and Mr. Green is accepted for Wailuku. The Schr. was very full many of the Scholars of the high school were passengers. Thursday June 28th. ~ The Paalua sailed for Kauai carried Mr. & Mrs. Whitney, Mr. & Mrs. Gulick & Dr. & Mrs. Chapin. Mr. W. & wife will return in the Schooner; Dr. Chapin and wife will remain until the return of the Deputation. As Mr. & Mrs. W. go down only to arrange their effects in order to leave them in • good condition they leave their little daughter here. Wednesday July 4th. The day has been noticed by the foreigners, and the attention to it has not been confined to Americans. Chinese, Bangalese, Englishmen and natives of other countries seem to have regarded the occasion for festivity as one in which they could cordially unite. This afternoon at one o'ck we were called to the house of Kalaimoku to unite with a number of our brethren & sisters in a parting prayer being just ready to take passage in the brig Niu for Hawaii, ~ Viz. Messrs. Thurston & Bishop & their families for Kailua, Messrs. Baldwin & Lyons & their families for Waimea and Mr. Forbes & family with Hudah Ruggles for Kaawaloa. Before uniting in prayer Mr. Bingm. read the gen. letters of the mission embracing all the subjects of special interest that have transpired during the year & giving a gen. acct of the present state of the mission. After joining in singing the hymn "Guide me 0 thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim thro this barren land" Mr. Bingm. offered a prayer, and then those of our remaining number who were disposed attended them to the ship. The wind was fresh & seemed to be more • favorable than usual for the regular trade and the vessel was soon out of sight. The fitting off of so many families has filled my mind & hands with business; but I cannot think of rest; more families are to be sent to their stations & the Deputation to be fitted out and this will furnish work 20 �LEVI VOLUME 16 both for me and my associate for several weeks yet to come. Besides all this fitting out, I am obliged to be engaged in building. • Thursday July 5th 1832. The Chiefs have had an ahaolelo and Kinau has been publicly instated the sucessor of Kaahumanu and the kanawai of the island intrusted to her administration. The king made an address in which he declared the laws of God to be the basis of the laws of the land and promulgated that no mans land should be taken from him unless the holder had been guilty of a breach of the laws of God. He recognized Kinau as his coadjutor and commanded that their word should be obeyed. The Waverly sailed to day for the windward with the princess. The following brethren took passage for their stations. Mr. Goodrich & family who return to Hilo Mr. & Mrs. Lyman who are appointed to that station ~ also Mr. & Mrs. Hitchcock & their infant son who are assigned to Molokai and now bound to Lahaina. Sabbath July 8th 1832. The Paalua arrived this morning from Kauai and Mr. & Mrs. Whitney returned. Mr. Bingham preached this morning on the subject of Esthres advancement and intercession for the salvation of her nation; and he took occasion to speak of the high trust & solemn responsibilities of kings • . • & rulers . In the afternoon Mr. Dibble preached an interesting sermon which was listened to with good attention. In the evening had a meeting for foreigners in my house. Upwards of twenty attended and listened to a sermon from Mr. Tinker. Monday July 9. This day Mr. Blake left to do a job of work for Gov. Adams ~ Shipped Mr. Hart for mate of the Missionary Packet and recommended that the crew be shipped forthwith. Tuesday July 17 1832. Mrs. Armstrong confined with a daughter. Wednesday July 18th. At about 4 o'ck this afternoon the Deputation for the Soc. Islands consisting of Messrs. SamL Whitney, Reuben Tinker, and William P. Alexander set sail in the Missionary Packet ~ With them went Kaiu of Kauai and Kuke the Tahitian teacher. The vessel is commanded by Gorham H. Nye at the wages of 95 dollars pr. month, who has for his mate Isaac S. Hart at 35 dollars pr. month ~ two white men one at 11 pr. mon. and other at 12 ~ also two native sailors. The Schooner is to stop at Kaawaloa to land Mrs. W. & her daughter who took passage with the depn. Previous to their departure the families • assembled at my house when the instructions to the deputation & letter of introduction to the Soc. island missionaries were read, a hymn sung and prayer offered by Mr. Bingham. Mr. Clark & family left for Waialua they went in a double canoe or canoes to Honouliuli and thence 21 �LEVI VOLUME 16 they are to cross by land to the place to be occupied for the new station. Thursday July 19 1832. Quarterly examination; but as.r was occupied with secular business I did not • take part in the work. The king, after presenting himself with his class set sail for Maui to enter the high schooL He is accompanied by five of his favorite attendants who are to be associated with him in attending to instruction, five other individuals go to be permanent scholars. I improved the opportunity of the sailing of the vessels to forward supplies ~ Viz. by the Becket & Pulaholaho ~ The king sailed in the Paalua. Sabbath 22nd. Mr. Bingham preached both parts of the day being the only clergyman present at the station able to preach in the native language, Mr. Dibble having gone to Koolau to spend the Sabbath. Mr. Emerson preached in English ~ the number present ~ small. This afternoon the U. S. Frigate Potomac Com. Downes arrived from China Cap. Cole came passenger. Monday July 23. Mr. Emerson and family left in the small schooner belonging to Paki for Waialua. He took most of his effects. The vessel could not however take all. Salutes were fired today from the fort and from the frigate. We learn that the frigate has had fighting to do on the Malay coast & killed about 150 persons. Tuesday July 311832. Mr. Dibble & family left for their station ~ Miss Ward took passage with them for • Lahaina ~ For their accommodation & to remove the effects ofMr. Green from Hilo to Wailuku I have chartered a small vessel of Mr. Jones at the rate of 5 dolls. per day. Thursday Augt 2nd. Took tea at the house of Mr. Johnstone in company with most members of the mission families, Com. Downes & several of his officers and some other gentlemen. Friday 3rd. Made a visit on board of the U.S. Frigate Potomac with Mrs. C. and our little son Warren Fay, of the company were Mr. & Mrs. Bgm. & little daughter, Dr. & Mrs. Judd & little son, Mrs. Tinker & Mrs. Alexander & Mrs. Rogers & Mr. Armstrong, ~ the King & chiefs and the principal foreigners. Sabbath 5th. It has been quiet today ~ no riding ~ no appearance of disorder ~ this way Com. Downes & several of his officers attended divine service. Monday 6th. A party was entertained at Nuuanu of which Liliha was the host'" Mr. Grier & Mr. Warriner were of the party and they returned perfectly disgusted. It was a real Bacchanalian scrape. It was got up by the foreigners to show what the natives could be prevailed upon to do, but the excesses were • altogether on the side of the foreigners. The king was solicited to get up a hula but he declined though he asked the Com. if it was his request that one should be exhibited. He replied he should be gratified with the sight but did not request it. 22 �LEVI VOLUME 16 Tuesday Augt. 7th 1832. A party was got up to partake of an entertainment at the kings house. The food was mostly under the direction of the ladies of the mission. The entertainment was a very civil one • and was creditable to the Chiefs but how much it was relished by the foreigners I do not know. The Wailele sailed for Waialua, by which I sent the residue of supplies for the station. Thursday 9th. A comedy is being acted this evening at the king's house. It was the hope of the Commodore that some of the missionaries would attend. He will probably be disappointed that none of us are present. The com. sent to my care a few presents for the mission consisting of 1/2 bL sugar, part of a box of tea, a bag of Java coffee and a half barrel of mackerel. Saturday Augt 11 1832. Mr. Armstrong preached on board the Potomac and was accompanied by Mr. Grier. Sabbath 12. The Eng. meeting was attended today by Com. Downes and some of his officers. Mr. Bingham preached. Monday 13th. The Commodore had an interview with the chiefs and had Mr. Bingham for an interpreter. He presented various complaints of the foreigners ~ such as restrictions on Billiards ~ The seizure • ~ ~ of a boat for carrying off women or rather the boat that brot. them on shore the founding of laws upon the precepts of the bible ~ besides these, remarks were made on a number of topics touching the narrow and oppressive policy of the government. Tuesday 14th. An appointment having been made for to day on the subject of the debts the Commodore met the Chiefs at the house of Kinau. The claims that were presented were mostly of the house of French & Co. but except of a debt against Boki the claims brought forward were inconsiderable. This debt was for 4000 piculs of sandal wood & about 5000 dollars in cash. The king, though the claim had his signature, obtained as he said because Boki told him to affix it, would not acknowledge it to be a govt. debt. But he promised verbally to pay for such articles as were obtained for himself personally and also for such as went for the permanent advantage of Govt. The Commodore called upon the families this afternoon & took his leave proposing to leave in the morning . • 23 � 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 Chamberlain (Levi) 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 Chamberlain, Levi - Journal - Volume 0016 - 1831.11.05 - 1832.08.14 Description An account of the resource Typescript Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1831.11.05 - 1832.08.14 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