366 10 11783 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/cdc2d9489244c43b65f4281496c5b320.pdf a376734019dacb5d5c0e7909524962f8 PDF Text Text THF E RIEND $cto .Series, 73 CONTENTS For October, 1800. New Books Smiill Coin "Cast Thy Bread upon the Waters" Hints to Seamen " Cathollcus"Obtained Information Martyrs of Patagonia --- Death of ReT. R. Armstrong, D. D Sailors and their Friends Two Hearts in One Man Rev. 11. 0. Guinness Ship News, Marriages, kc Pioi. 73 73 7* 74 74 75 76 78 77 78 80 80 THE FRIEND, OCTOBER 1, 1860. New Books. To Cuba and Back—A Vacation Voyage—By R. H. Dana, jr., author of Two Years Before the Mast," &c. " This trip of Mr. Dana was accomplished in the interim from February 12th, to March 7th, 1859. During this period, he made the passages to and fro, and saw much of Havana, Matanzas, and something of the interior of the island. His narrative is so lively and life-like, racy and graphic, that its reading is equal to a second visit to Havana. We saw that city in May, 1851, but, according to Mr. Dana, it remains in statu quo. As a trip thithor would berather expensive, and might expose the visitor to the yellow fever, cholera, and some other rather disagreeable companions, wo wouldrecommend the reading of Mr. Dana's book as the next best course. He presents some facts in regard to slavery, in Cuba, rather new, c. g., under Spanish law, any slave can purchase his liberty if possessed of means to the amount ofhis valuation, said valuation being made by three persons, one chosen by tho slave, another by his owner, and the third by tho two before mentioned. The owner must yield to the slave his liberty under these circumstances. Any slave mother can purchase the freedom of her child for $25. The censes of 1857, makes the 1S«, 700 876 100,000 to 800, em CoollM, In 1859,—from These figures must not be relied upon as acBlacks M {®tt Strits, M 17 HONOLULU, OCTOBER 1, 1860. M.l 10. Id.} "•• curate, but only as approximating to the real population. This book is really worth reading, for it will not occupy much time, and will afford much information and entertainment. Last intelligence from Mr. Dana, reports him in Japan, where he had visited all theopen ports. In a New York paper, we have read a most interesting letter from his pen, dated in Japan. We hope he will publish a narrative of his trip of circumnavigation of the globe, which will occupy a period of nearly " two years behind the must."' Stories ok the Ocean ; or, Gems from Seafaring Life. By Rev. John Spauldino, late Correrosponding Secretary of the American Seamen's Friend Society. New York: Robert Carter and Brothers, No. 530 Broadway. 1800. thy riches ! " O Lord, the earth is full ofsea."—Psalm 104 ; 21, 26. So is thisgreat and wide This volume is a collection of the gathered gems which had been accumulating in the writer's cabinet during many years of advocacy of the seamen's cause among tho churches of America. He has often written for the columns of the Friend, over the signature of "J. S." This is a delighful volume, and will richly reward any reader disposed to cull over these gems of bravery, of common sense, of fidelity, of generosity, of gratitude, of humanity, of piety, of principle and of temperance. "We now copy the following, found under the heading " Gems of Bravery," and hereafter may copy others "Run over the Pirate."—Admiral Wager, of the British navy, began his career upon the ocean as an apprentice to an honest old Quaker, Captain Hull, of Newport, R. I. On the first trial of his metal, he gave proofof those qualities so essential to a seaman, and especially an officer —coolness and courage. His master's ship, commanded by his master, was approached by a piratical schooner, full of men thirsting for spoils and blood. Captain Hull's Quakerism would not allow him to defend himself or his vessel; but young Wager was no Quaker, and determined that the guilt of his blood should not, if he could help it, be upon thepirates' heads. After a good deal of earnest entreaty, and a little respectable force, he got the good Captain into the cabin, and accidentally fastened him in. Taking command of tho ship, he made hasty and efficient preparation to run over the pirate. Hull, getting up tho companion-way, watched his movements with intense interest, and guessing his object, quietly said, Charles, if thee intends to run over the schooner, thee must put the helm a Utile more to the starboard." Charles observed the direction; the ship went directly over and sunk the schooner, and every pirate perished. This exploit procured for Charles a commission in the British navy, and thus laid tho foundation of his fame and fortune. : " Small Coin. We copy tho following remark from the new work of Mr. Dana, entitled To Cuba andBack" : " The absence of any smaller coin [than 6| cents] must be an inconvenience to the poor, as they must often buy more than thoy want, or go without." This remark applies to the Cubans, but it equally applies to Hawaiians. Here, we may say that we have no smaller coin in circulation than 124 cent pieces. Dimes, half-dimes or halfrials, are seldom seen. There is no doubt that dimes and half-dimes should constitute our small coin circulation. The course which has been pursued in allowing rials to keep up to their original value of eight to the dollar, creates the inconvenience, and has banished all smaller coins from circulation. The inconvenience is very great when the natives are called upon to pay their taxes; so we were informed by one of the tax collectors on Kauai. It was quite impossible, in many instances, to make correct change. At the post office the evil is greater. No one expects to obtain correct change ; if he does, he will be disappointed. It is impossible to purchase vegetables at the market in less quantity than may be purchased for a rial. This may do for the rich, but comes rather hard upon the poor family, and, besides, the natives in the market sell much less than they otherwise would, if there were smaller coins in circulation. Most respectfully we would call theattention of the Minister of Finance, and also the Chamber of Commerce, to this subject. " We would call the attention of seamen, officers and others wishing to enjoy the benefit and advantage of a well conducted boarding house, to the Sailor's Home. The' building has been thoroughly put in order for the public accommodation. Mosquito nettings and other fixtures have been renewed, so that no boarder can surely have any reason for complaint, bat will find good accommodation and board, at a reasonable price. Foreign Church at Lihue Kauai.—On the sth of September, a Foreign Church was organized at Lihue, Kauai.of nine members. The Rev. D. Dole is the Pastor. During the last few years he has preached on alternate Sabbaths at Koloa and Lihue. �THE FKIKND, OCTOBER, 1860. 74 "Cast thy bread upon the waters, for thou shalt find it after many days." Illustrations of the truth of this beautiful sentiment of Solomon are daily multiplying. The following letter addressed to the wife of a missionary, on another island of this group, shows that kind words and faithful expostulation with a wandering sailor were not in vain. This young man is now a member of the senior class in one of the American colleges, preparing for the Christian ministry. We can distinctly recall his frequent visits at this port, and the day when he made a public profession of religion in connection with the Bethel church. The following letter was not written for publication, but should encourage not only the missionary to whom it is addressed, but others who are laboring for the welfare of seamen July 23, 1860. Mrs. :—The promise is, that " bread cast upon the waters shall return again," and I know how it cheers the Christian's heart and stimulates to continued labor in the cause of love, to hear of any growth of seed by the wayside, so I write you a few lines, hardly worth the name of letter, for 1 know that the heart, which was so like a tender sister to the wandering sailor boy, will not refuse to be otherwise to the student young man. In vain, I fear, will the name at the close of this sheet, (at which I doubt not you have already looked,) serve to recall to your mind your acquaintance with the writer. Our acquaintance was very brief, but it has lasted in my memory till now, and will last for years to come. , Do you remember when the ship , was laying off your island, Capt. that a young sailor lad, on whose heart the Holy Spirit bad recently kindled a fire of divine love, came on shore and visited your home ? Early nurtured amid fond and tender associations, the rough ocean life had not blunted his nature, and kindness touched his heart, as it will that of every sailor. Do you remember with what earnestness you urged upon me to give my life up entirely to my Savior, how you plead with me to devote : myself to the ministry, and would not leave me till I had promised I would prayerfully consider the subject, which was not then for the first time brought before me. but which was in a fair way to be quenched ? I left you for an Arctic cruise—and, oh ! casting bread upon upon the water was that effort. But it was in my heart as well as upon the rough waters. God has dealt very graciously with me since then ; I have crossed many waves, have met many men, have tugged at the ropes and oars mid polar frosts and tropic heat; have delved in the mines of California, and have experienced much of the world's life history; but grace ha* been given te me, your whispered counsel has never been forgotten, and now I find myself in my senior year of study in the University of New York. I have often talked about you, and I now write you that you may feel encouraged in future to deal kindly and faithfully with those like me who may be thrown in your way. I feel altogether unworthy to be made an ambassador for Christ, and yet I know that God often chooses the weak things of this world to confound the mighty. I pray that 1 may have grace given me to live numbly, and ever to be a faithful servant of my dear Redeemer. I shall pursue a theological course in the Seminary after I graduate from college. Connected with our institution we have a society, styled for Missionary In' " The Judson Society quiry," of which I am corresponding secretary. Its object is to foster a missionary spirit among our students. It will give me great pleasure to hear from you, and also anything which you or your respected husband may write to interest us as a society, in reference to your own or any other mission field ; it will, for the sake of the cause, be most welcome, praying that the precious cause which we have espoused may triumph gloriously, and God may bless thee and thine. I am your grateful Christian brother, J. P. L. . Hints to Seamen. X imenes did not write the preface to that famous Polyglot, that his own (As.) "quotation" is not to be found in it, that Cardinal Ximenes spoke in the highest terms of the originals of the Holy Scriptures, and other truths equally distasteful to him, he must understand, and should not endeavor to distort the fact, that that evidence, as far as it goes, sustains me in my position, and proves the truth of what I have all along been endeavoring to convince him, viz that he has volunteered to become the advocate of a very unsound cause. Aliquis" says the assertion is untrue that the" Greek language has been taught in all Catholic schools and countries from the end of the fourth century" he is very bold. It would be too wearying to the readers of the Friend were 1 to prove, century by century, that the fact is as I have stated it: 1 shall therefore only bring forward a few of my witnesses with the offer to introduce " Aliquis" or any of his friende, not only to them, but to fifty others now in Honolulu, who will afford hint every enlight- : : enment. Did Bocco, in the fifth century, not know (ireek, himself a Roman—or Denis theLittle in tho sixth ? he who, according to Cassiodore, knew Greek so perfectly that in looking at a Greek book he would at once read it in Ijitin, or a Latin book in Greek. Did St. of from your Seville, a Spaniard, or St. Gregory the Isidore Great, not 1. Do not obtain a discharge ship unless absolutely necessary. 2. Do not obtain any money of shipping agent or boarding-house keeper before obtaining your discharge. 3. When boarding on shore, keep your bills as low as possible, if you wish to ship in a good ship. 4. Do not forget to write to your friends while in port. You will always find writing materials at the Sailors' Home. 5. Before leaving, call at the Depository and obtain a good supply of reading matter for the voyage. 6. While in port, attend public worship whenever opportunity is afforded. 7. You will find the Sailors' Home a good boarding house. understand tho Greek language? The latter distinctly says in one of his letters, " very many of us" (vlurimi nostrum) understand the Greek." " Did Branlion. a Spanish Bishop, or Theodore, a Greek born and a Pope, or Maurus, Archbishop of Ravenna, (these three in the seventh century.) not know Greek? The latter corresponded in Greek with the Pope. Did Paul, a Deacon and author ofthe Life of St. Gregory, not know Greek? or Aldhelmus, an Englishman and tutor to the nephew of the Saxon King Ina ? both in the eighth century; orLuitprund,Bishop ofCremona, in the tenth? why, his works are swarming with Greek quotations. Perhaps if " Aliquis" were to consult Sismondi, who is so eloquent on the subject of the monk, he might obtain some information, but I doubt if he would believe even on Sismondi's evidence, being a perfect exemplification of the ITudibrastic doctrine— M Convince a man against his will, lie's ofthe same opinion still." It is certainly useless for me to bring forward (Correspondence of the Friend.) any more authorities with the expectation of Mr. Editor Aliquis" needs not fear that convincing him. I have before shown the estimation in which I wish to occupy more space in the Friend the originals of the Holy Scriptures are held in his witnesses—l cross-examining have done the Catholic Church ; I can but again refer to in all that I. intended in that way, but Aliquis" on of Vence, :—•' " will not suffer them to speak. Why, Sismondi, for aught we know, may have been exposing the ignorance of some particular monk, and not at all impugning either the doctrine or practice of the Catholic Church. My scanty library does not contain any part of Sismondi's works ; I therefore sought to obtain the necessary information from " Aliquis," who said he quoted from Sismondi, but he repulses me by saying that he has been explicit enough to enable me to " find the passage without much trouble." Fie! If you really possess Sismondi's " Aliquis." works, you should not hide his light under a bushel; but if you do not, you should not suffer the desire to damage other people to lead you into the indiscretion of saying you quoted from thorn. " Aliquis" says I have authenticated his quotation from the preface of the Complutensian Polyglot; so far from this being the case, I am not fortunate enough ever to have seen either the work or his quotation from it. What I have done is to expose his perversion of what somebody else said about it. When Dr. Kitto or William Wright tells Aliquis" that Cardinal " the Commentaries the Bible an acknowledged Catholic work, one amongst a that will give full information touching crowd Catholic doctrine and practice with respect to the Holy Books, whether in the original or any other tongue. *' Aliquis," like too many others, dresses up some absurd notion of his own, and calls it Catholic doctrine ; he then sets to work to demolish it, and thinks, poor simple man ! that he is exposing the weakness of the Catholic Church; whereas he is only exposing his own ignorance or wilfulness. Catholics look on and pity him, for they know their church is founded on a rock, and that if " Aliquis" stumbles against it, he, and not it, will he the sufferer. Accept, Mr. Editor, my thanks for the courtesy and fairness which have impartially afforded each of as his place in your columns. I beg yon to note that I have acted purely on the defensive ; I have attacked no man's belief or religious scruples ; and in taking leave of " Aliquis," the only counsel 1 shall give him is, when next he feels inclined to criticise his neighbors' doctrine, to make himself thoroughly acquainted with his subject, and, above all, to ponder well on the command recorded in the sth verse of the 7th chapter of St. Matthew's Gospel. P*T»MJW«, �THE FRIEND, OCTOBER, 1860. Information Obtained. Brewer Plantation, i East Maui, Sept. 12, 1860. { Mb. Damon—Dear Sir:—Your paper makes inquiry concerning Cant. Wm. H. Stoddard. I first became acquainted with Capt. Stoddard in the early part of 1851. He bought two or three cargoesof Irish potatoes of me in 1851 and '52. He was in the schooner Gazelle. His brother Orlando S. was with him at that time. I find, by referring back to my books, that he left my landing last, on Dec. 26, 1852. I think William had the Gazelle, and Orlando had another schooner called the Curlew, at that time, but am not certain about Orlando. William left my place Dec-. 26, 1852 with potatoes, hogs, &c. After discharging his cargo in San Francisco, he went to Tahiti in the March following, and got a load of oranges, and was returning to San Francisco with his vessel and cargo, when within about 500 miles of the California coast, the vessel was struck by a squall. Capt S. took the helm and sent the hands forward to take in sail, and soon some one of them missed Stoddard from the tiller. The main-l>oom was flying about, in the squall, and on going aft, Capt. S. was not to be found. They supposed he was knocked overboard and drowned. This part of the information I get from Mr. Q, 11. Parks, now living with me, who was in San Francisco when the Gazelle came in, and had talked with the crew about it. His brother Orlando was expected in, in a few days, and the crew were waiting for him to arrive. Since then 1 have only a vague rumor that Orlando arrived and took charge of the vessel and cargo. The Gazelle and Curlew both left my place together, Dec. 26,1852, and the Curlew came back and loaded and left again 27th February, 1853, since which time neither has returned. Wm. H. Stoddard was worth about $20,000 at the time ho was lost. He told me ho had made L. L. Torbert that much. Martyrs of Patagonia. We have received from the Falkland Islands, by way of Buenos Ayres, the sad intelligence of the murder of Capt. Robert S. Fell, and seven companions, attached to the missionary schooner Allan Gardiner, in the service of the Patagonian Missionary Society. The cruel deed was committed by a party of savages in the Falkland Isles. Capt Fell was born in the Isle of Man. In early life he followed the sea, until, moved by a desire to become a minister, he quitted his profession, and applied himself to the study of the Greek and Hebrew languages, and undertook an extensive course of reading in theology. His first pulpit was in a Baptist church in England, his congregation being composed chiefly of seamen. This was his field of labor until the Patagonian Missionary Society appointed him to the command of the Allan Gardiner, a schooner of 90 tons, which was designed to serve the mission colony of Keppel Island, (one of the Falklands,) and to keep up intercourse between the Mission and the natives on the main land. For about three years he filled the post of master, chaplain, and missionary. In addition to his sailing duties he had regular service on board, and preached to the people wherever he could find a dozen persons to hear him. A photographic likeness of his face, which has been sent to us, shows an intellectual, earnest, and benevolent expression. He has a high forehead, a clear eye, a face somewhat care-worn, but apparently a frame capable of great physical endurance. — 75 Rev. G. Pierson and his Friends.—ln The full particulars of the massacre which numbered as its victims the Captain,a the latter part of March last, Key. Dr. Piercatechist, and six of the schooner's crew— son. a missionary of the A. B. C. F. M., at have not reached us. We have only the Micronesia, arrived in this city on his way heart-rending statement that'the company of to the Atlantic States, having given up hr eight were on shore, holding a service, when mission on account of ill health. A few about two hundred savages came down upon weeks stay among us produced a change in them with clubs, arrows, and bone spears, the health of his family, and at the solicitaand not a man escaped. This calamity falls tion of a few friends he commenced preaching the more heavily upon the friends of that at Brooklyn and Alameda. In the short time that he has been there mission as it occurred not far from the spot whsre the gallant Captain Gardiner and six he has succeeded in enlisting a warm interof his associates perished by starvation, in est in his work. He has gathered a good 1851, in the effort to plant a BtMMM on that congregation in each of those places, and in Brooklyn a church edifice, which will cost desolate coast. The men and women employed in the over $4,000, when completed, is being built. Coming direct from a missionary field in Patagonian mission are heroes of the faith. Mnny of them left lucrative positions, friends the South Seas, Mr. Pierson had not a prodiand home, to toil almost unpaid, in a distant gal supply of this world's goods. The people place where they receive letters only once a suspected it and with an unsolicited moveyear. Their first work has been to reduce ment took it upon themselves to burden their the savage language to a written one, before minister with a little m»re worldly care. the labor of instruction could begin. The And this was done to their complete satisfacclimate is inhospitable, the savages are the tion. The donation visit last week netted most debased of human kind, but when Capt. over $300. Acceptable as were the gifts, Fell saw them gathered on the shore naked, sevenfold more so were the sincere regards, (their dogs and horses almost their equals,) the cordial feeling, and the hearty appreciawithout a single implement of iron, or a word tion of the pastor's labors, with which those to express the idea of God,—" these," said gifts were given.—Pacific. he, have souls. For these my Redeemer The Young Man'sLeisure.—Young man ! died" as well as for me." This idea gave after th% duties of the day are over, how do them value, and in the light of it the laborers you spend your evenings ? When business for them became heroes, and now the names is dull, and leaves at your disposal many unof eight more of these standard-bearers, leadhours, what disposition do you occupied ers of the forlorn hope, are added to the list make of them ? I have known and now of martyrs to the faith.— N. Y. Independent. know, many young men, who, if they depurTell Your Wife.—If you are in any voted to any scientific, orin professional games of chance, trouble or quandary, tell your wife—that is suits, the time they spend lounging in bed, might rise to any emiif you have one—all about it at once. Ten and nence. You have all read of the sexton's to one her invention will solve your difficulwho became n hne astronomer bf spendty sooner than all your logic. The wit of son a short time every evening in gazing at ing woman has been praised, but her instincts afterringingthe bell for nine o'clock. are quicker and keener than her reason. the stars Sir Wm. Phipps, who at the age of fortyCounsel with your wife, or your mother or the order of knighthood, sister, and be assured light will flash upon five had attained and the office of High Sheriffof New Engyour flarkness. Women are too commonly and Governor of Massachusetts, learnadjudged as verdant in all but purely woman- land, after his eighteenth ish affairs. No philosophical student of the ed to rsad and write a ship-carpenter in Boston. Wm. year, of sex thus judges them. Their intuitions, or Gifford, the great editor of the Quarterly, insights, are the most subtle and if they can- was an apprentice to a shoemaker, and spent not see a cat in the meal, there is no cat study. And because he there. In counselling a man to tell his his leisure hours in trouble to his wife, we would go farther, and had neither pen nor paper, slate nor pencil, wrought out his problems on smooth advise him to keep none of his affairs secret he leather, with a blunt awl. from her. Many a home has been happily saved, and many a fortune retrieved, by The Ship Rats.—Rapt. Dewey of the U. man's full confidence in his " better half." S. Navy, who by the way, is rather good at Woman is far more a seer and prophet than a " yarn," relates the following instance of man, if she be given a fair chance. As a rat sagacity. " I was sitting one evening at general rule, wives confide the minutest of a late hour on the gun-deck to catch the their plans and thoughts to their husbands, breeze, which came freshly through the larhaving no involvements to screen from them. board ports, when a large sleek long-tailed Why not reciprocate, if but for the pleasure rat, with a slow aristocratic step, approached of meeting confidence with confidence ? We the combings of the hatch. I soon discoverare certain that no man succeeds so well in ed that there were two rats coming into the the world as he, who taking a partner for life, ship, the foremost was leading the other by a makes her the partner of all his purposes and straw, one end of which each held in his hopes. What is wrong of his impulse or mouth. We managed to capture them both, judgment, she will check and set right with and found to our surprise that the one led by her almost universally right instincts. " Help- tbe other was stone blind. His faithful meet" was no insignificant title, as applied to friend was trying to get him on board, when man's companion. She is a meet help to he would have comfortable quarters during a him in every' darkness, difficulty, and sorrow three year's cruise. We felt no disposition of life. And what she most craves and most to kill either of them, and landed them safely deserves, is confidence—without which love on the wharf." How many there are to whom is never free from a shadow. tho fidelity of the rat teacheth a lesson! �76 THE FRIEND, OCTOBER, 1860. and then notified his friends of the accident. Dr. Armstrong was removed from Wailuku by, to his house in an eaßy carriage, He was Pastorate of the First and brought to Honolulu, to the under the aire ol l)r. Stangenwald. placed Native Church, in this city. During the On examining his wounds the ribs on his right OCTOBER 1. 1860. following years he officiated as Pastor of that side were found broken in several places, one rib church, until the death of the Rev. W. Rich- only being displaced, and corresponding with Death of Rev. Richard Armstrong, D. D. ards, 7th of November, 184T, when he was these fractures there was found an external bruise, to discharge, temporarily, the duties not unlike a horse's hoof in size and shape. The It becomes our melancholy duty to chroni- invited of Minister of Public Instruction. So emi- parts being replaced, a roller bandage was apcle the death of the Rev. Dr. Armstrong, nently qualified were his traits of character plied, and tho strictest injunctions wcro laid upon by bis medical attendant to remain quietly President of the Board of Education. His and mental qualifications for that important him in bed, and make no use of his arms, or exert death was the effect of a severe injury which office, that on the following year he was in- himself in any way. No feverish symptoms aphe received by a fall from his horse on the vited by his Majesty Kamehameha 111, to as- peared, and tho case was progressing finely, so that every day the prospect of his recovery grew Ist of September. In recording the event, sume the highly responsible duties of that stronger. On Saturday the 22d, just three weeks that period to the time of his office. From the notice incidents of prominent we briefly death, Dr. Armstrong has been most intimate- after the accident, he came into the parlor, wroto Ho slept well his life and career ns Missionary of the ly connected with the affairs of the Hawaiian letters and conversed on business. that night, and arose on Sunday morning American Board, and officer under the Ha- Government. His immediateand appropriate refreshed, but while preparing to dress ho waiian Government. duties were connected with the cause ofeduca- complained of faintness and want of air. He The Rev. Dr. Armstrong was born in tion. All the schools ofthe kingdom, common, laid down, but the faintness increased, and he beand collegiate, came under his supervi- came speechless, and a short time after expired. McEwensville, Perm., April 13th. 1805, and high, His sion. annual and biennal reports, which A post mortem examination was held on the day was a few months over fifty-five years of have been published under the authority of following, by which it was ascertained, that five of the right side had been broken, and that age. He graduated at Dickinson College, the Government, afford abundant statistical ribs death ensued from internal hemorrhage, the State, 1827, summer he was called to no sinin native the of matter show that his to in newly united bones having been ruptured again and the following year entered upon a course ecure office. In the discharge of his official by an unfortunate movement of the arm, thereby make frequent lacerating one of the intercostal arteries. of theological study, at Princeton Seminary, duties he was called upon to tours throughout the group. Again and We take a melancholy pleasure in thus he N. J., where spent three years, graduating again, has he traversed all parts of the isbriefly reviewing and sketching the life of 1831. He embarked for the Sandwich in lands. He has visited every remote school Dr. Armstrong. He was Pastor of the First Islands from New Bedford, Nov. 26, 1831, district of the kingdom, both Protestant and Church in Honolulu, on our arrival in the having previously married Miss C.Qhapman, Catholic. No Government officer, or Mission- autumn of 1842, eighteen years ago. He of Blanford, Maw. After a safe passage, ary, was brought into such close intimacy then met us with a most cordial welcome, he landed with his associates, May 17, 1832. with the nation, as a whole. and during these years ofchange, toiland trial, When we have spoken of Dr. Armstrong we have labored most cordially together. During the year of his arrival at the islands, the subject of establishing a new Mission at as Minister of Public Instruction, and subse- Only a few days before his death we had Marquesas Islands was thoroughly discussed, quently President of the Board of Education, a long interview with him, while he lay upon and Messrs. Whitney, Tinker, and Alexand- we have but partially described the import- his sick bed, from which he was hoping soon er, were sent on a visit of exploration to ant offices which he filled «r which he dis- to arise and resume his duties. Our converthose islands. They returned and made a charged. He was a Member of the House of sation chiefly related to the recent revival favorable report, which led to the Mission of Nobles, and of the King's Privy Council, among the Hawaiian people. This awakenMessrs. Armstrong, Alexander, and Parker. Secretary of the Board of Trustees of Oahu ing was a source of great encouragement to With their families, they embarked from College, Trustee of the Queen's Hospital, him. He spoke of it as the brightest feature Honolulu, July 2d, 1833. They reached the an executive officer of the Bible and Tract at present in the nation. It was a source of Islands safely, and spent nine months there, Society, and deeply interested in developing hope. It was a pledge that God still rememwhen it was deemed advisable to abandon the agricultural resources of the kingdom. bered Zion. When some unfavorable events the Mission and return to the Sandwich Is- His accurate knowledge of the Hawaiian were alluded to, his sentiments were : " We lands. That residence of a few months at language, and the facility with which he may pass away, but the cause of truth will Marquesas, led Dr. Armstrong to take a deep wielded the pen of a translator, naturally im- advance. The Gospel will succeed. Sinners interest in all subsequent efforts for the evan- posed upon him an immense amount of toil will be converted. God will take care of and perplexity. He has been always con- this world. It belongs to him. Let us not gelization of that savage people. After his return to these islands, he was nected with some newspaper published in the be discouraged, but still trust." stationed at Haiku, on the northern side of Hawaiian language, and was continually Sometimes our views differed in regard Maui. There he engaged most energetical- writing for its columns. to public, measures, and the best method of Although his week-day duties were so promoting them, but that never for a day inly in the appropriate work of the Missionary, preaching, teaching, and erecting a church abundant and onerous, yet he never spared terrupted the cordiality of fraternal interedifice. That location not being deemed the himself as a Minister of the Gospel. He course. He was a rare man to shnpe dismost favorable for a Mission station, he re- was an eloquent preacher in the Hawaiian cordant elements and harmonize opposing inmoved the following year to Wailuku, on language, and always listened to with deep terests. Skillful management was his pecuthe same island. There, with characteristic interest by the people, in whose true peace and liar characteristic. , His loss will be severely energy and tact, he devoted the next five spiritual welfare he took so deep an interest. felt, not only in the councils of the nation years to Missionary work. It was, in subse- Nearly every Sabbath, his voice was to be and in his family, but in the management of quent life, to those years oflabor that he was heard in some one of the pulpits of the king- our benevolent societies, and in the social accustomed to refer most frequently, and with dom. It was to fulfill an appointment of circle. In the sentiments expressed in the emotions of lively interest. Preaching, visit- this nature at Kaneohe, the Mission station following letter addressed to Mrs. Armstrong, ing among the people, administering medical of the Rev. Mr. Parker, that he was going by His Majesty, every member of the comassistance, building churches and school when he met with the fatal accident which munity will most cordially join: houses, and otherwise discharging the thou- terminated his valuable life. The circumMy Dear Madam :—I hope I shall not appear insand duties of a faithful Missionary, were stances were as follows, as reported in the trusive upon your first grief,if I hasten to tender you and your family my sinoerest condolences, for the objects in which he delighted. It was during Advertiser, of the 27th ult: bereavement you have sustained under a heavy this period of his life that occurred what has On Saturday afternoon, the Ist of September, great dispensation ofProvidence. on horseback, the Great Revival" to Kaneohe he been called among the being on his way Your husband, so suddenly removed at the very " while at- time Hawaiian people. Into the peculiarly solemn was overtaken by a rain-storm, andhorse when all who knew him or appreciated his usethe took fulness, were hoping to see him return to his importand exciting scenes of that revival he enter- tempting to raise his umbrella the ground, probably ant avocation, was a valued friend of mine, and an and threw him to ed with an energy and zeal that betokened a fright stepping upon him at the time. He lay in a per- efficient officer ofthe government, and I am, to a very noble soul. fectly helpless condition for over half an hour, large extent, a sharer in your loss. On the departure of the Rev. Mr. Bingham when he was found by a Chinaman, who with the Believe me. Madam, when I assure you that so 1840, autumn of assistance of some natives, took him to a hut near suddenly did this blow reach me, that it is only by for the United States, in the THE FRIEND. I �_ 77 THE FRIEND, OCTOBER, IS6O. degrees that I appreciate the magnitude of the loss and watched the moon and stars, in prayer to God to of the matter in good earnest, and made up the which you and I and the oountry have sustained. guide my poor fatherless boys." subscription among themselves. About $1,200, Yours very truly, LiuoLino. We hope this good mother will continue to Palack, September 24,1860. We could add much more, but our limits compel us to confine our remaining remarks to a brief notice of the funeral ceremony which took place on Monday afternoon, Sept. 24th. At half past 4 o'clock, a large concourse assembled at his late residence, where a hymn was sung, and prayer offered by the Rev. E. Corwin. The procession having been formed, his remains were conveyed to the Stone Church, where his voice had so often been heard in eloquent and impassioned tones, proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The exercises in the church were as follows: Prayer in English, by Rev. S. C. Damon ; Address in English, by Rev. E. Corwin; Prayer in Hawaiian, by Rev. L. Smith; Address in Hawaiian, by Rev. E. W. Clark, and singing in Hawaiian. The coffin was then carried to the Mission Cemetery, at the east end of the church, where prayer was offered by the Rev. A. Bishop, and that most appropriate and touching of Watts was sung: visit the house-top for prayer, as did Peter referred to in the tenth chapter of the Book of Acts. Although she may not see heaven opened, and behold a vision such as God condescended to exhibit to Peter, yet she may rest assured that Godremains the same, and is still a prayer-hearing God. It is something more than the language of mere poetry: Wo would acknowledge a valuable donation of pamphlets and papers, for gratuitous distribution among ecamen, from Mr. R. A. S. Wood, and also from another donor, who assured us he would not give anything if his " Prayer, ardent, opens heaven." The sister of a sailor residing in Massa- naino should appear in print. Wo took tho chusetts thus writes: donation on the terms mentioned, and ho may Will you be kind enough to find my brother rest assured that his name and that of Junius," " " Stat William, if he is living? Please let him read this letter, which is from his only sister. Please say to will remain equally unknown to posterity. my brother that I have seen hard times since he has umbra. seen me." She then writes her brother in the most earnest style to send her a little money to assist her in buying the necessaries of life. We hope sailors, who have sisters, mothers or friends at home in poverty, will remember them and send at least a few dollars. We are always glad to assist and advise with seamen when disposed to send some portion Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb. of theirwages to their friends. This is surely Take this new treasure to thy trust, a far better method of disposing of their extra And give these sacred relics room funds, than in spending them as some are To slumber in the silent Just." disposed to do. the last notes of the plaintive music The sister of another sailor, to whom we away, and Mr. Bishop's quivering lips had communicated some information about pronounced the benediction upon the weep- her brother, thus writes us from Wisconsin : ing, silent and retiring throng, we looked Your kind letter arrived last evening. I cannot upon the sun just sinking amid banks of feel" grateful enough for your kindness to me. I golden clouds beyond the distant ocean, but thank you a thousand times for your kindness." We could add many more extracts of a sending back his mild rays to cheerand gladden, for a little longer, our island home. similar nature which we are frequently reThus it is with our departed Brother. We ceiving from the friends of seamen. We had buried him from our sight, but we shall publish these to impress upon the minds of walk a little longer in the light of his example seamen the great importance of their writing and words. We felt however as confident to their friends. They should not put it off that he would rise again, as that the sun until about to sail, but they should write on would again appear after an absence of a few their first arrival in port. They should not hours—" At the last trump, the dead shall be only write once, but twice and thrice. We should be sorry to see a sailor " seized up" raised." and whipped—but any sailor who is so indoBreak from his throne, illustrious morn; [1 " Attend, 0 earth ! his sov'reign word; Restore thy trust—a glorious form— Call'd to ascend and meet tho Lord." Sailors and their Friends. X falls to our lot to occupy the position of rt of medium of communication between sailors and their friends. It is our most earnest endeavor to make the communication as direct and frequent as possible. We hope every sailor visiting Honolulu this fall will write to his friends. They will always find writing materials at the Sailors' Home—and could not ask for a more convenient place to write than the Reading Room. We have, by late mails, received numerous letters from the mothers of sailors, beseeching us, in the most earnest terms, to find their sons, and use our influence with them to urge their return home, or, at least, to write a letter. A mother, residing in the State of New York, has two sons in the Pacific ; one came out to search for the other. The mother writes us after this manner : will send a letter to each, as Norman directed " I Will you please to inform me of his whereabouts, me. if he is not present to write for himself. No one knows the times I have been to the top of my house, has been subscribed. The Key. C. B. Andrews having located a native female school in that vicinity, has boon pushing the enterpriseforward. May success crown his and his neighbors' efforts. lent, careless and indifferent to the feelings of his friends that he will not write, we will say that he deserves a good, sound whipping, although he may not get his deserts ! Sailors' Home Again. In tho September number of tho Friend, wo called attention to the Home, and the effort of the Trustees to carry forward tho Institution, and pay off the debt. Valuable donations in crockcrywarc, tinware, drygoods, &c, from the stores and shops of Wilcox, Richards & Co. : N. W. Lodd ; H. Dimond & Son : Janion, Green & Co. ; 11. Hackfeld & Co.; T. H. &G. Segellen ; Lewis & Norton ; James A. Burdick ; Castle & Cook. Also, from a friend, cash $5 00 10 00 " A. S. C, " N. B.—Tho debt upon tho Home is four hunIred dollars. Who will aid in paying it off? A feat of Seamanship.—Some years ago, we read something about a ship being navigated from San Francisco to New Zealand under peculiar circurastanoes. Capt. M'Phee, of the brig Eagle, now in port, was the person who performed the feat, and as the account will bear repetition, we give it here. It was in 1860, that Capt. M'Phee, commanding the British ship William, of about 600 tons burthen, went into San Francisco, where having discharged his cargo, he found himself unable to procure a crew, and set sail with his vessel, having on board but one mate and lu>o apprentice boys, intending to touch at Honolulu and obtain seamen. When near these islands, his vessel was becalmed and drifted to leeward, and after vajnly attempting for 12 days to gain the port, he squared away for New Zwland, whither the ship was bound, and where, after a fair passage, he arrived safely, having navigated his ship of 600 tons a distance of over 6,000 miles with the help of one man and two lads—a feat unparalled in the history of navigation.—P. C. Jidv. David Rittenhouse, the American Astron- omer, when a plough-boy, was observed to have covered his plough and fences with figures and calculations. James Furguson, the great Scotch astronomer, learned to read by himself, and mastered the elements of astronomy whilst a shepherd's boy in the fields by night. And perhaps it is not too much to say that if the hours wasted in idle company, in conversation at the tavern, were only spent in the pursuit of knowledge, the dullest ap. prentice at any of our shops might become an intelligent member of society, and a fit person for most of our civil offices. By such a course, the rough covering of many a yonth is laid aside, and their ideas, instead of being coufined to local subjects and technicalities, might range the wide fields of creation, and other stars from the young men of this city might be added to the list of worthies that are gilding our country with bright yet meU low light. Rev. Dr. Murray. — Andrew Jackson's Latin Lode.—Andrew Jackson was once making a stump speech out West, in a small village. Just as he was concluding, Amos Kendall who sat behind him whispered, Tip 'em a little Latin, general, they won't be satisfied without it. The man of of iron will instantly thought upon the few phrases he knew, and in a voice ofthunder wound up his speech by exclaiming, Ephtribia Foreign Church at Makawao, Maui.-We unum! sine qua rum !ne plus ultra ! multum are glad to learn that foreigners residing at inparvo ! The effect was tremendous, and tho Makawao, havo liberally subscribed for tho oroc- crowd's shoutscould havebeen heard for miles. tion of a chapel, where they may gather on the In childhood be modest, in youth temSabbath for religious worship. The foreign com- perate, in manhood just, in old age prudent. munity in that region has long been hoping that the time would come for action upon this subject. He that works wickedness by another, It speaks well for them that they have taken hold is guilty of the fact committed himself. - -- - �THE FRIEND, OCTOBER, IS6O. 78 Two Hearts in one Man. God's own description of conversion is this : •' 1 will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh." Let ua. illustrate this by an incident of every-day life. A reckless, self-reliant youth has turned away in anger and bitter hate from the door of an indulgent father. They have quarreled, or rather the graceless son has burst out in a volcano of unappeasable wrath against those who bore him. He slams the door of his childhood's home behind, and breaks away into the wide world a self-exiled wanderer. The ship cannot sail fast enough for him that bears him out of sight and hearing of his native land. Not a single line does he write back to the forbearing heart-broken parents who sit lonely by the winter's fireside, and listen to the howl of the tempest and think—and think—and think of the wandering boy whom this very gale may be tossing on a broken spar amid the writhing sea. They do'not often speak his name. But it is settling down deeper and deeper into their very heart-core. They pray for him often. And when the poor old man, after swallowing his morsel of sweet manna from the book of John, goes upon his knees and prays, " Oh ! God have m«Tcy on them who go down to the mighty waters, and take care of the homeless and the outcast," his voice falters; and when the mother rises every thought of his outrageous and abominable past. Here is a perfect illustration of conversion in its vital point, viz., a change of affections. The " old" heart is gone; and things have become new. So entire and radical is the change of the sinner's whole disposition—so completely do base nnd selfish and unholy affections disappeur and givo place to higher and purer and more heavenly affections, that one heart may be said to lie taken away" " and nnother heart put in its stead. There is no physical regeneration, but a birth of new affections. Is not this, after all, the real gist of conversion ? Is it not precisely such a change of feelings on the sinner's part toward God, as that penitent dying sailor underwent toward his parents ? Hero is the simple Bible view of conversion, which the most unlettered can comprehend—a view on which all the rival "schools," old and new, and all the conflicting churches, " high," " low," and " broad," ought to be able to agree. No sinner ever has two hearts at the same time; but when God gives him, through Christ Jesus, a heart of flesh, he mercifully takes away the heart of stone. If the reader will turn to the book of Acts, he will find a striking picture of the Spirit's work on a soul of flint. And the very first feeling that trickles out of that melted soul is—lovo to be crucified. The very first prayer that breaks upward is " Lord ! what will thou have me do?" Already the " stone" is gone, but whnt comes in its place? The spiritual affections dislodged from an iron system of bigoted Pharisecism must rest somewhere, and they rest on Christ. The soul-apartment from which self-conceit and stubborn hatred of the Gospel have been driven out, are tenanted by the new-come CTaces of faith and love and prompt obedience. These graces take possession. Forthwith the soul which had barred nnd bolted out the the slightest thought of charity townrd the least of Christ's disciples, opens itself wide and free to the incoming of every plan and every purpose and every suggestion that favors Christ's cause, and makes ready room for every one who bears the Christian name. At once the people of Damascus detect the change. When the new convert reaches Jerusalem, all the apostles stand amazed and incredulous. Can it be that the bloodthirsty lion who breathed out threats and slaughter only yesterday, is to-day the gentle iamb, lying so meekly nt the feet of Jesus ? Their suspicious fears are soon set at rest. For they are not long in discovering that the neophyte is ready to outwork and out hero the very chiefest of the apostles. Now he is hunting out the desciples in every nook and corner—not to* clap them in irons and drag them to mnrtyrdom, but to kneel down and pray with them, " thy kingdom come !" Now he is planning missionary expeditions over to Cypress, to the regions beyond Mount Taurus, and to the classic banks of the Scamander, where Achilles fought and where Hector fell. Now again he is working miracles on a cripple at the gate of Lystra, and now writing letters of good cheer to the brethren in Galatia. Nothing can daunt or discourage this indomitable enthusiasm, which is too loving to be called bigotry, and from her knees turns aside to hide her tears. All "Jlesh" are those loving, long-suffering hearts toward him. His heart—God pity him!—is only stone" townrd them. If ever a careless shipmate in the forecastle asks him about " the old folks nt home," his face gathers blackness, and he damns them with an oath that rings as if hurled from a cannon's mouth. But at length, when weary months have grown into wearier.years, a shattered, brokendown seaman is landed from a new-come ship and borne away to a naval hospital. He is full of aches and anguish, but no tortured limb aches like that aching heart. " Oh," he says, " if my poor old mother only knew that I was here, dying among strangers, wouldn't she come to me!" Then the thought comes over him—perhaps she is dead—and the tear creeps slowly over his sunken cheek. He is beginning to melt. Why not send for his parents ? His pride would once have hissed down the very thought. But the stone" is softening. Affliction and the heavy hand of God upon him have begun to break him down. He sends the message. Nor does he wait long. And when at length the door of his hospital-ward opens, and the half-distracted pair«rush in— when they catch the first glimpse of thepale, sunken cheek of their once bluff, brown-laced boy—the poor wanderer buries his face in the sheets, and bants out into one great flood of tears. The heart of stone is all gone, and in its stead is a heart of flesh !" Is that young man converted ? Probably not, toward God. But he is converted toward his parents. For that forbearing father and mother his feelings are totally different. He it changed. Pride has given place to humility cruelty to tenderness—stubborn hardihood to compliant gentleness—and base in- too calm and methodical to be styled fanaticgratitude yields now to a love that weeps at ism. When he writes to his beloved friends " " " at Philippi or in Corinth, he signs himself '•a servant of Jesus Christ to all the saints in Christ Jesus." As he sits nmong his fellow tent-makers, and stitches away on the goats-hair canvas, his talk is of Christ and the great salvation." As he flies courier from" town to town, the blast of his trumpet gives no uncertuin sound; it is the good tidings of great joy with which he awakes the fast-bound in idolatry nnd sin. When he meets face to face Athenian wit on the Hill of Mars, he takes (ire with his holy theme, and as though God did beseech them through him, he prays them to be reconciled to Christ. For there is a new heart in Saul of Tarsus—a heart so generous and so gentle— so meek, nnd yet so mighty of impulse—so manly in its warfare for truth, and so womanlike in its sympathy for the woe-struck and the wretched—so heroic toward man, nnd still so humble toward his God, that there is no word will so fittingly describe it as to cnll it a heart of flesh. He is a new creature. And the secret of all this marvelous change from iron-handed Plmriseeism to a patient loving-kindness which hung over sick dying souls as a nurse chcrisheth her child, and u humility which rejoiced to sign itself a bandmnn of Jesus Chrst," —the simple "secret of it all was that Paul had been converted. Reader ! have you? T. L. C. —iV. Y. fmVjwmfmif Death of a Missionary.—A correspondthe New York Evening Post, under date of Shanghae, April ifO, communicates intelligence of the death of Key. Mr. Lowric, a highly respected missionary : " The American Presbyterian Mission has just met with a great loss in the death of tin* Rev. R. Lowric. His father, if I mistakenot, resides in the city of New York. This is the second of his sons who has died in connection with the Presbyterian mission in Chins. The first was killed by pirates while passing from one port to another, several years since. The- one just dead was regarded as a man of great promise. He was a young man of fnu: education, deep piety and ent of uncommon energy of character. Two other young men of promise have been stricken with death during the past year, Rev. Mr. Macy and Rev. Mr. Atchison, both connected with the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. Mr. Atchison was a memberof the American legation of last year, and was attacked with sickness while at tho city of Pekin. He died on his way from Pekin to this place." The Japanese ambassadors, before leaving this country, pluced 820,000 in the hands of August Bslmont, of New York, for distribution among the members of the respective police of Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York, in proportion to the number of ench and of the time spent in each city by the Embassy, which was intended to be an acknowledgement of the efficiency of the police in contributing to their comfort. The offer was at firat declined, but the embassadors insisted so strenuously that it was finally accepted. The sum has been apportioned as follows :—Washington policemen, $2,650; Baltimore policemen, 8300; Philadelphia policemen, 83,300; New York policemen, 813,750.—American paper. �- . . I II E FRIEND, OCTOBER, Is60 ADVERTISEMENTS. ADVERTISEMENTS. A. P. EVERETT, AUOTIONBBn, 8. P. FORD, H. I> PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. sailor»» iion ■•:. .".;■.-rr Honolulu, Oahu, 11. I. Office Kaahumanu street, bear Queen. J. F. COLBITHN, iLTTOTIOKTXIBXI, Kaaliumanu SWMSi, Honolulu, 6:i-tr DR. J. MOTT SMITH, (>Hhu. <:. 11. I.EWERS, Lmnla-rand Imlldliiir malrrlala.r'ort Si. II . lulu. 11. PITMAN, SUM' CHAN 1)1. Kit lu.Vlf A. T. HONOLULU. H. I. J. HA ALLBH MIKIIMAS PKCK. <:. -- " " ''"*«• BKKWKK & CO., Will Il.')-tr_ HBtWIiR, ) . _. . (HAS. llo»ion. j,.,,, r-raii,-i«,o. 1 HOW WM. I'i-.itai- k Co., Mkkh.4. PSMLS, Hi h»ki i. k Co., nw-ir HmiprkiiNK. Maulla. P. OUILLOU, M. i» , IsnsM United Stab-a Navy, Consular IMiyaiciun to lick Amman HM sod SMlWial pfMtUtaMT. ■aiffioftl other Shipping buMinpiM wh"r»- thny are prepuml to ruruish the Jiwlly celebnitfii Kawaihue Potatoer,, and mich otlipr rtrwiulrpil )»y whale uhlpM at tint Hh'irU'ntimtlce, cruiU an are '215-flm hihl m MM mtintPMMMkMI U-rnii. HAKDWAKE STOKE. ODD FKLLOWS' BUILDING, ON FORT STUKCT, of all kinds, Hinges, Screws, Tacks, lUj lorn, Cut imil Wrought Nails, Spikes, Brads, Files, Carpenters' Tools of all kinds. Pocket and Sheath-Knives, Marlinspikes, Caulking-Iruna and Mallets, and numerous other articles, for sale at the W, N. LADD. owest prices, by (tf) TOCKI RIADINQ-BOOX, LIBRARY AND DCOBITORY. AND OTHERS, WISHING to obtain books from the Sailors' Home Library, will please apply to the Bethel Sexton, who will have hours inquire at charge of the Depository and Reading Room until l"lf further notice. Per order. <lfflc>-, ronwr Kaahumanu and Mon-hunt nroli, anilresidence at Dr. Wind's Manilou, Hotel alroot. advice in Kiikllsli, French, Spanish, and Mixlloal mid Italian. Offlce hour* from 11 A. v. to t r. K.| at hii roildenco. aontlßM the Ut'tHTfil M'-rcliKiidirio ami 2U. aaran to > . to Mt trie iiiiiiv-! port, rnawlmhr and Shlppdll Merehantf, Honolulu, Oaliu, 11. I. .laxkmllimiikwki.i., K«|„ > I'UAHI.KM ItaKWKK, K.i)., MaiPE*. M.lUkb k Mkskii.l, Chas Woi.i'oTT Hiiooas, b»i|., it i ie i: ii i KAWAIHAK, HAWAII, .I.iiilou'a SM MMk, QbmS slrw-1, Honolulu, 11. I. aaraanNOM. llnatnll. |I||—| SaXPSII!! k TaPPAN, • 1). ■ssSsLUI A; Co., K. Him., aY C. 11. WETMORE, PHYSICIAN AN I> NIIRIJEON SEAMEN NAVIGATION TAUGHT. in all its branohes, taught by the HAWAII, S. 1. Subscriber. The writer likewise begs to intimate that ho will give instruction to a limited N. B. Medicine Clients carefully replenished. number of pupils in English reading and grammar, <;. 1% judo, M. »., geography, writing, arithmetic, &c. Residenoe, cotin Kukui street. PHYSICIAN AN U SIIRKBOK, tage DANIEL SMITH. Honolulu, March 26, 1857. HONOLULU, OAHU, 8. I. Office and Merchant streets. of Fort AMOS S. 0O«K. Office, corner SAM'L N. OASTLK. open from 'J A.. to 4 CASTLE A COOKE, K. HOFFMANN, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL lAN AND SURGEON, IC PHT DEALERS IN Offioe in the New Drug Store, corner of KaahuMERCHANDISE, manu and Queen streets, Makes & Anthon's Block. GENERAL < (pen day and night. At the old stand, corner of King and School streets, at the Store CILMAN A CO,, near the large* Stone Churoh. Also, C. H. Nioholaon, in King street, Ship Chandlers and General Agents, formerly oooupied by Chapel. opposite the Seamen's LAHAINA. MAUI, 8. I. f3T Agents for Jayne's Medicines. and Reornita, Money. Storage with Ships supplied .., NAVIGATION, • ~ «Qfe BOOKS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR THE fBOO REWARD ! LOST, AT SEA. FROM BAKER'S OR d£t New Nantucket Island, on the 80th September, an Iron boat and an Iron can buoy. When they went adrift were C0.," order, marked In whit* i»lnt, American Ouano iMatnt the name of Ihe makers, Secor Co., Novblack and in Thi'y probably York." Boated toward eltf Iron Worka,New be fallen In with by whalera. Who the westward, and may ,-ver will deliver the above In a usable condition aball be reat BakJr's warded ai follows i For the boat, $600, If delivered or Island, or »M0at Honolulu-, for the buoy $*», at Baker's, Jl;nt,i P Honolulu. 1100 at Ouano 00. Agent «• guperlntendlnit Am. ISO-ftm ITTaoA " " - * "HOWLAND'S ttALLERIf. AWBROTYPE MARINER. D. N. FLITNER'S Watch and Jewelry Establishment, in Kaahumanu street, will be found the following worlts : Almanacks for 1860. and Mechanic s Assistant. Merchant's, Shipmaster's Laws of the Sea. The Art of Sailmaking. —ALSO— Shlo'i Compasses and Divider*. AT r — — — Chronometers and Chronometer Watches. „,££ Ohronomertee. I lAVINO BEEN RE-PAINTED, 18 AGAIN opened under its former Manager, and with the improvements made, will contribute much to the comfort of those who may wish to avail themselves of the advantages of a Home, on being discharged. Shower Ruths on the Premises. Ship Masters and Agents, while putting their vessels under repairs, are respectfully invited to tend their crewa to the Home, where every attention, will be paid to their comfort. to Officers' table, with lodging, per week do. 6 Seamens' tlo. do. do. Mas. E. THRUM, Manager. jy In connection with the Home is a Shipping Office, under the management of Messrs. Lewis At Woodman, where crews can be obtained on the short10-tf est notice. 1 •>■ O. MSSULL D. C. M IDIB. ItIcRHER <fc MERRILL, Commission Merchants AUCTIONEERS, AOKNT9 OF THE Kraulnr lllspatrh Uiiirof Honolulu Packets. j r All freightarriving In transitu for the Sandwich Islands, will bereceived and forwarded by the Regular Dispatch Line" rasa or oomhishioh. Particular attention paid to forwarding and transhipment ot merchandise, sale of whalemen's bills, and other sichaage, Insurance ofmerchandise and speelo under open policies, suppy Ing whaleahtps, chartering ships, etc. 4 3 nnd 4ft Cstlllurala street. asrsa to i Captain H. F. Bxow, l Honolulu. Messrs. O. Ilaswta s> Co., > A.P. ■vsaaTT, K*q., ) Hllo. I). I'itmas,lss«., • iao-tf " - BIBLE, BOOK and TRACT DEPOSITORY, SAILOR'S HOME, HONOLULU. T)IBLES, BOOKS AND TRACTS, In the English, J3 French, Portuguese, German, Welsh, Swedish and Spanish languages. These books are offered for sale, at cost pnoea, by the Hawaiian Bible and Tract Societies, but furnished GRATUITOUSLY TO SEAMEN. Also, Office of Tht Fritnd, bound volumes tor sale. Subscriptions received. N. B.—Seamen belonging to vessels lying "off and on," will be supplied with books and papers, by calling at the Depository, from 12 to 8 o'olook P. M. 8. C. DAMON, Seamen's Chaplain. THE FRIEND ALSO— Marine Telescopes. Mast-head Glasses and —ALSO —ALSO UNDERSIGNED would oall the ATTaanoaof over the English Charts of North and South Pacific. of his Friends and the Public to his Rooms, (next to the —ALSO— •■ Pacific Commercial Advertiser," PrintlnK OBce, elegance of PoWOßce) where he Is taking Pictures which, for A great variety of other articles useful to the —AND— .tvle aad softness of tone, cannot be excelled. 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PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY SAMUEL €. DAMON. TERMS : One oopy, per annum, Twooopies, Five copies, - «... - *^9? 8.00 »00 �80 |II i: FRIEiM), OCTOBER, Is(» Rev. Henry Grattan Guinness, formerly a night, but joy cometh in the morning." aSailor. This was his first sermon in the open air. The seafaring profession has furnished not a few, who have rendered themselves distinguished in the forum, the pulpit, and other places where genius and talent have won the admiration of mankind. The young pulpit orator, whose name stands at the head of this article, was, only a short time since, pulling at the ropes and standing at the wheel. He has attracted great attention in England, Scotland and Ireland, and is now preaching to crowded houses in (he cities of the United Stales. We copy the following from Harper's Weekly: Henry Grattan Guinness was born near Dublin, Ireland, in the year 1830. His lather was brother to Mr. Guinness, the brewer of Dublin Stout" celebrity, and was an officer in the army; and his mother the widow of Captain d'Esterre, who fell in a duel with the late Daniel O'Connell, some 35 years ago. He was brought up and well instructed, by his pious parents, in the knowledge of Divine truth. About seven years ago he determined to goJO sea. He left England, and wandered over the shores of Mexico, the West Indies, Texas, through the Caribbean Sea, etc. During the voyage the ship was nearly lost on two occasions, and it was chiefly owing (the captain states) to the steadiness and presence of mind displayed by young Guinness that the ship was pre- " served. On returning home his friends urged him to turn his thoughts to agriculture. To this he was disinclined, but yielded to their wishes, and went to reside on the estate of a relative in the west of Ireland. His taste remained unchanged. He preferred the stir of seamanship to the quietness of farming. Accordingly, in the year 1854, he again set out on a voyage to the East Indies. Soon after the ship sailed they were obliged to put back, in a half-wrecked condition, and he being attacked by a most serious and alarming illness, was quite unable to proceed further, and returned to his home in Cheltenham, apparently a dying man. It was about this time that he experienced a change of heart, and having obtained peace in believing, he at once, with the help of God, determined to spend and be spent in his Maker's service. For this purpose he entered New College, London, under his friend and tutor, the late Dr. Harris. This was about January, 1856. Pending his acceptance at New College, Mr. Guinness occupied himself among the poor of Cheltenham. He also addressed gatherings in the work-house and otherplaces. On one of these occasions some unforeseen circumstance had prevented the inmates from assembling as h* had arranged, and as he was retracing his way back, sad with disap. pointment, the thought struck him, " Do not many of the people I am passing in the streets need to be told of sin, and Christ, and mercy?" Filled with this thought, he took up his position in a retired part of the town, pulled out his Bible, and began to read aloud. A number ofpersons were soon drawn around him, and he preached an admirable discourse from Ps. xxx. 5 " Weeping may endure for : The thing was soon " noised abroad." He persevered in this and other forms of Christian endeavor for the good of souls during several months, at the same time preparing for the college entrance examination. Previous to leaving college, which was in June, 1857, he had, together with other preaching occupations, been for three months supplying the pulpit of the Tabernacle, Moorfields, London. His engagement at this place contributed much to determine his career. In the month of July he was ordained as an Evangelist. The service was held in the Tabernacle, ministers of several churches taking part in it. Neither they nor Mr. Guinness himself considered that the ceremony gave him any additional grace or authority. It was only a recognition of him by the brethren as in their judgment called of God to the work, and a devout commendation of him to the favor of the Divine Lord, in whose employ he was engaged. The proceedings are said to have been deeply solemn and interesting. And now this young preacher entered upon a range without a limit or trammel, save what his own infirmity and God's providence might impose. Though astrippling, he fearlessly struck out, determined to know nothing among men save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. He traveled through England; went over the length and breadth of the principality; visited Scotland; and spent a short time in France; testifying any where and every where the good, old apostolic doctrine of Repentance toward God, and faith in our "Lord Jesus Christ." The stir produced, as he proceeded from place to place, was re- markable. He arrived in this country a few weeks since, and has been preaching daily to crowds of people. Every right-minded person will wish him God-speed in his noble work. 0 . MARINE JOURNAL. PORT OF HONOLULU, S. I. ARRIVALS. 9—ll A. M., steamer Kilauea. Molte.no, from Nawiliwili, Kauai. Sept. 10—Danish ship Himalaya, Bendixcn, 46 days from Hong 12—Amwh ship Jefferson, Hunting, from the Kodlack, 250 hrlH wh, 2000 fesbone. 16—Britishbrig Eagle, McFhee, 28 days from Tahiti. 10—Amclipper ship Moonlight, Ureck, 14 days from San Francisco; lay off and on two hours, and sailed same day for Hongkong. 10—Am clipper ship Kaduga, Burdett, 120 days from Boston, with mdse to C. Brewer & Co. 18—SchMay Queen, Buckminster, 10 day from San Francisco, with cargo of ]>otatoes,en route for Shanghae, sailed again on the 19th. 21—Am hark Yankee, Bailey, 12 days fm San Fruncixco via Lahulna 2 days, with nulsu and pusseiigerM to D. C. Waterman & Co. 20—Am brig Agate, LftVfan, from Arctic Ocean. DEPARTURES. Sept. B—Am bark Comet, Stott, forSan Francisco. 11—Am bark Constitution, Foster, for Port Townsend. 13—DaniBh ship Himalaya, Bendixcn, for Valparaiso. 17—Am. Uuano Comi>any'B brig Josephine, Stone, for a cruise umong the gunnoIslands. 24—Am wh ship Jefferson, Hunting, for New Zealand and home. 25—British brig Eagle, McPhee, for Hongkong. MEMORANDA. ITJ Whnleship Jefferson, Hunting, of Sag Harbor, from Kodiack, 250 brls whale, 2000 ll* bone, reports the following vessels: July 14—Ship Ocean, Clark, N. H 2 sperm whale*. 14—Bark J. D. Thompson. Crosby, N. 8., 2 whales. 20— Bark Tempest, Fish, N. L., 4 " 20—Ship Good Return, Fish, N.8., 1 whale. 20—Bark Harmony, Kelly, Hon'lu, 1 ** 25—Bark Gen. Pike, Fisher, N. 8., 1 27—Bark Isabella, Tucker, N. B 3 whales. 29—Bark Tamerlane,Window, N. 8.,....2 M 2 ■ 29—Ship Corinthian, Lewis. N. 8., O* The British brig Eagle reports—Left Tahiti Aug. 25 j had fine weather throughout the passage. Left the following vessels at Tahitii H. B. M.'s sloop-of-war Calypso,repairing—to leave soon for " Valparaiso. American whale-bark Union, Hedges—cruise and home. French frigate Indefatigable,repairing. 11 storeship Isis. ship Dennis Affrc, bound to Valparaiso. Chilian ship Pasquulita, condemned. SchoonerSea Witch, from San Francisco, 27 days. Tahitian brig Julia. " PASSENGERS. Information Wanted. Respecting George Henry Allen, seaman, belonging to Brookfield, Massachusetts, and now serving on board bark " Ontario," Capt. Foster. Should this vessel touch at Hilo, Lahaina or Honolulu, the Captain is respectfully requested to communicate with the Editor of the Friend; and the young man is requested, without fail, to write to his mother, and send the letter to the Editor of the Friend, who will forward the Bame. Also—Respecting Alfred G. Illidgc, whoso parents formerly resided in Honolulu, but now are residents of Champoey, Oregon. This young man wrote last from Shanghae, China, July 28, 185<J. Also—Respecting George H. and Norman E. Shaver, of Albany, N. Y. They will find letters with the Editor of the Friend. Also—Respecting James M. Rice, formerly on board the "William Tell." He sailed from Sag Harbor in 1854. Should he visit tho Sandwich Islands, he is requested to communicate with the Editor of the Friend, or write to his friends, now residing in Willimantie, Conn. Respecting William H. Stoddard, about 62 years of age, formerly of Taunton, Mass. If he should read this notice, he is requested to communicate with his sister, Mrs. Ann A. Marston, Salem, Mass., or the Editor of the Friend. The man is reported to have commanded a schooner which ran between the Sandwich Islands and California. Also—Respecting Daniel E. Jonet, who left New Bedford three years ago, on board the "Thos. Nye." For Sax Francisco—per Comet, Sept. B—V Basin and wife, W R Cuthbert, Capt J II Mallett, wife, 2 children and servant, X Tryon, CharlesWallace, M Machado, J P Machado, George Richardson, 31 Brcnan, S Story, F SUva, J Simons, E Greenwood—l7. From San Francisco—per Yankee, Sept. 17—J F Pope and family, J V Cox, Geo Brayton, Mrs T Spencer, Mr and Mrs A G Chandler, Mr and Mrs W C Forbes, Miss Louisa Gordon,Mrs White, Miss H Duicon, Thos Barrett, Chas Derby, Frederick Glover, C B Lovell, a E Ferguson, F Wodcski, E Tallant, Frank Harris, G C Huntly, C Miller, Wood, Woodbury, Ahuo, C Howard, T Watson, J Shulte, and 5 Chinamen—36. For l'Hfxsix Island—per Zoe, Sept. 3—A Mitchell, Br. Griswold. Frdm Boston—per Raduga, Sept. 16—John Pitman, J B Priest. For Baker's Island—per Josephine,Sept. 17—GDrew. MARRIED. Bates—Brals—In this city, on the 13th inst., by the Rev. B. Corwin, Dudley 0. Bates, of Honolulu, to Miss M. Louise Beats, of San Francisco. Armstrong—Peck—ln San Francisco, August 28, at Calvary Church, by Rev. Dr. Scott, Ooodale Armstrong, of Marysvllle, to Miss Lucy E. Peck, eldest daughter or Sherman Peck, Esq., of Honolulu. Word—Pmxoi—ln this city, on the 18thInst., by theRev. 8. C. Damon, W. 8. Wond to Miss Lilia Piikoi, both of Honolulu. DIED. Armstrokq—At his residence. In this city, at 7 o'clock on Sabbath morning, Sept. 23, the Rev. Richard Armstrong, D. D., President of the Board or Education of this kingdom, aged 66 years. Uoortos—Of Intermittent fever, on board U.S. steam frigate Iroquois, In the Bay of Naples, June 26, 1800, Lieut. Thomas Truxton Houston. U. 8- Navy, formerly attached to U. 8. sloop of war St. Mary's, on this station � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1860) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1860.10.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860.10.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/fda440a87ac249d33ea2c814f6abae37.pdf 226bf1a6f5c54dba0bcbeeb4771d8b63 PDF Text Text gtto&rits, Vol. n. ?10. 11.} FTHE RIEND HONOLULU. NOVEMBER 1. IS6O. S©11) £rrirs, Vol. 17. 81 [<Jum>poii<lence of the Priemi-l Capt. Paty is one of those Cape Cod boys, of whom it has been eloquently said, " They leap from the cradle Singular Adventure in the Pacific. to the shrouds without holding ou to their mother's apron strings." Ponape, Feb. 14th, 18G0. NOVEMBER 1. 1800. We hope now to see the Frances Palmer enter Mre. Damon —Perhaps you have not forgotten under Capt. Paty's command. The laurels awaiting a letter from me, written in the early part of CONTENTS him are well earned. Long may his pennant fly 1855, giving some facts respecting the wreck of Far November, 1860. I'icr. and his chronometer run. the Sarah Morse, Capt. Woodberry, and the 81 Captain John Paty.. j New Appointments under theU. S. Government.- melancholy late of a Mr. and Mrs. Lozee, passen81 New Appointment* of the l". 8. Government has reached the islands, that gers on board. I have just received a letter from 81, 82, 83 report Singular Adventure in the Pacific Ocean 83 a new U. S. Consul for Honolulu, by the name Mr. Lozee, whom we supposed perished at sea, Cruise of the "Morning Star" 84 Lots of the "George 4 Susan 1 been appointed in and us it confirms the truth of the oft repeated What a Mystery of Crime," 4c 84 of Buel, from Michigan, had "Washington NationalMonument 84 the place of Mr. Pratt. Instead, however, of his sayiug, " truth is stronger than fiction," I have' The Rev. C. Van Renssalaer, D. D 84 coming to assume the duties of that station, Mr. thought it might do good to publish it; if you Fair for the Queen's Hospital 86 Borden, U. S. Commissioner, by instructions think so, it is at your service. A few explana85,86,87 Ship News, 4c, 4c 88 from Washington, has appointed, F. L. Hanks, tions are necessary. Reportaof Whaleships Late ia the autumn of 1853, I think NovemEsq., as Consul. This gentleman has hitherto the U. S. Legation. We ber, (say journal of those days was burnt in my Captain John Paty, the Hero of an Hundred officiated as Secretary of learn that Consul Hanks has appointed Dr. G. house,) the Sarah Morse, bound from Sydney to Trips. P. Judd Hospital Physician, and Mr. K. P. California, came into this port, having on board a moveAdams as Purveyor. Most sincerely do we hope some sixty passengers. Among the passengers pleasure unfeigned report affords us to It ment on the part of our citizens, to honor a man that these steps are preparatory to the accommo- was a Mr. JohnLozee and wife. He was from whose life has been spent in successfully navigating dation of the sick American seamen at the Troy, New York, and had been discharged from the waters of the Pacific. On Friday evening, Oot. Queen's Hospital. Hereafter there will bo no a whale ship in Australia. After some time, he 12th, a meeting was held, to make the necessary ar- necessity for the U. S. Government to maintain set up business there as a painter; doing pretty rangements for presenting Capt. Paty some testimo- a Hospital here, as it and the Lahaina Hospital well, he offered himself to an English lady keepnial, suitable and appropriate. At this meeting might be dispensed with. ing a fancy goods store, and the two united their the following resolutions were offered by Mr. N. t. fortunes. After a tew years of success in busiRev. C. T. Milis.—We are glad to welcome ness, Mr. Lozee yielded to the entreaties of Ingols: Resolved, That, iv consideration of the long and meritorious this gentleman, as the President of the Oahu friends, and set out with his wife and effects to reservices of Capt JoH.f Patt, as a ship master out of Honolulu, College. He has spent several years as Missionand the valuable assistance rendered by him in the furtherance turn to his native place. The Sarah Morse lost of commercial intercourse between theHawaiian Islands and ary of the American Board in India. He comes her way, and after touching at various islands, adjacent porta in foreign countries, as evidenced by the accomreputation for scholarplishment of his one hundreth postage across thePacific, we, amongst us with a good reached here ! Mr. lxizee came ashore, introAmerican residents and others, in Honolulu, in meeting assem- ship and other qualifications, to render him a bled deem him entitled to be hailed aa the Commodore of the duced himself, and we had the pleasure of having Merchant Marine, at the Sandwich Islands, and aa such to fly fit candidate for the position of influence and usethem in our family during the stay of the vessel some ensign, emblematicalof therank thusbestowed upon him; fulness which he has been called to occupy. We in port. It was the talk among the passengers and thereforeit is further Resolved, That, In accordance with the above resolution, can assure him, that the foreign community upon a pennant, indicating such rank, be purchased from the that the plan was to get the vessel a snug berth funds now In the hands of thecommittee appointed to obtain the Sandwich Islands, will highly appreciate his on shore here, but for wise reasons the thing was subscriptions for procuring testimonials of our appreciation, and that the same be presented to Capt. John Paty, on his labors in connection with that institution, and Island, and the thing was arrival from San Francisco, and Uiat on its presentation, he we confidently hope the College may enjoy a deferred for Raven's most scientifically! shall be saluted with thecustomary salute of 13 guns. there up done long and prosperous career under his efficient adThese were unanimously adopted. The following After some time, Mr. L. and a few others ministration. built a boat, and started for this island, hoping gentlemen were then appointed to carry out the viz., Capt. T. Spencer, The Rev. C. V. Anthony.—This gentleman to get a ship to go there and remove the sufferspirit of these Capt. B. F. Snow, Capt. James, and T. A. Hassen- arrived per Comet, to become the successor of ers, such as wanted to be removed. As nothing ger, Esq. Rev. Mr. Maclay, as Pastor of the Methodist was heard from Mr. L. for many months, it was We learn that it is proposed to welcome him with Episcopal Church in Honolulu. With the concluded he was lost, and his almost distracted salute, and present him with a silk pennant and samecordiality that we welcomed his predecessors, wife went with the rest of the passengers on the ohronometer watch. The committee could not have so we would now welcome him to the duties and first vessel'that touched there, and after some deoided upon a more appropriate testimonial to the of a Preacher of the Gospel time was landed in Guam, with only the clothes responsibilities ■hip master who has navigated a vessel one hundred in Honolulu. foreigners she stood in. The Governor treated her well, among timet between the Sandwich Islands and the Amerisent her to Manila, and from there she wentto old All seamen, before leaving port, are invited Plycan coast. Capt Paty is a native of good there she wrote us several to call at the Chaplain's office, at the Hongkong. From mouth, Mass., and for aught we know, the blood of crazed with the loss of her huealmost letters, books, hit veins. Ac. papers, Home," master Flower runs for in lbs of the May " THE FRIEND, : • ' resolutions: • �THE FRIEND, NOVEMBER. 1860. 82 band and her own destitute condition in the world. She visited the United States, and did everything to find her lost husband, but no tidings, and still she hoped on when almost any but a woman would have given up all hope. The Rev. Mr. Sturges, writer of the forgoing letter, has forwarded us the following letter, giving a detailed narrative of the wanderings and adventures of Mr. Lozee. Lost upon the Ocean Visits a Savage Island and attack of the inhabitants Death of poor Broum a Sailor's Prayer Visit four small islands Boat sail made of cocoanut leaves Passage of 900 miles in twenty days in an open boat Fell into the hands of Good Samaritans—Death of two companions Embark with a native boy Seven days at sea subsisting on two cocoanuts and two pints of water Land upon a Savage Island among cannibals Met by a friendly native, speaking English Visit Sydney, dfrc. —— — — — — — — — —— — Sydney, N. S. Wales, June 21, 1859. Mr. Sturoes—Dear Sir :—You will doubtless bo startled when you receive this letter, it coming from one who, according to all probabilities, had left this world behind, to try the realities of the next; but an overruling Providence ordered it otherwise—l was spired to grapple again with the world, and a coldand selfish world 1 found it. After three years' suffering, and enduring everything but death, I was landed in Sydney on the 17th of July, 1856, broken down in health and with not clothing enough to cover my body, without money, and ill at the time. I was hurried off to the Infirmary, where I lay nine weeks, and after leaving there, it was five months before I was able to do a day's work. By this you will see that if ever poor mortal suffered it was myself; but enough of this at present, you shall have more of it before the wind-up," as the sailor would say. " Doubtless you have heard all the particulars of my leaving Raven's Island in company with a boat s crew for the purpose of going to Ascension to get assistance, as our ship had been wrecked, of which I suppose you know all the therefore 1 need not mention them, left my wife and fellow passengers Jan. 15th, 1854, with a light breeze, in hopes that we should light Ascension by sundown, but how often a sunshiny morning turns out a rainy day ; alas! it was so in our case, for about three o'clock the wind changed, and we headed within two points of our course. We continued on this course until dark, when the wind changed again and we were obliged to put the boat round on the other tack, which did not allow us to lay within six points of our course; to add to this, the night was very dark. The wind blowing a gale by this time, the sea was so rough that we were obliged to take in the sail, after which we driftedfor an hour. The gale increasing every moment, at last we thought it advisable to try to get back to Raven's Island ; we then put up sail and ran before the wind. It being thick and stormy and our boat running much faster than we hadany idea of, before we hove to, (which was about three o'clock the next morning.) by the time it was daylight, I think we had drifted by the Islands. It continued to blow all that day, and the weather so thick, that we could not take an observation until the next day, when we found ourselves forty miles to the leeward of Raven's Island, with a gale of wind and heavy sea against us. Well, we battled away with wind and waves for three days longer, and kept getting farther away, and no sign of the weather breaking. We then determined to make for a small group of islands called the Bordaliers, but we were doomed to be disappointed again ; the wind would not allow us to reach those islands, and we were obliged to land the seventh day after leaving Raven's Island. We landed about forty miles to the southward of the Bordalitrt, on a (mall island where there was a reticulars, one native could speak We were three days and nights at sea when we English. We took this as a guaranty that they came to four small islands, upon which we landwere not hostile natives. Being tired and worn ed, thanking God for a place to rest ourselves. out in the boat, we threw ourselves down to We landed in the night, and laid down on the rest; but our rest was of short duration, for no beach and slept until morning, when we made a party of native fishermen ; sooner than we had closed our eyes than the natives the work of murder; Capt. Brown received his death wound and died about an hour after the ali'ray, and it was only by fighting like demons that any of us were left to tell the tale. After we had succeeded in beating the natives off, we gained possession of our boat, but they had completely robbed us of all wo had except what was on our backs—boat-sail, chart, compass, and sextant, with our provisions, wero also taken. Wo only had our boat and oars to depend upon, and the wide ocean before us, with one man in the last agonies of death, and two moro severely wounded and lying in the bottom of the boat. Wo then put to sea, one to steer the boat and two to pull, poor Brown breathing his last, and two more that I did not expect to live any length of time. In the fight with the natives I only received one blow from them, which did not do much damage. I cannot tell how I escaped, for I was first and foremost, and in the thickest of it, the spears passed me in every direction. I did not think of trying to dodge their missiles, nor had I any fear, at the time, of being killed; all my fear that I recollect was, that they would get the boat and leave us no chance of escape. Two others and myself succeeded in saving the boat, and we left the island about three o'clock in the afternoon ; and about four the same afternoon we committed poor Brown's body to the deep. Thiß was the most trying scene in my life. Poor Brown had his reason until a few moments of his last breath; he talked at tiroes until he died. I had known Brown in New Zealand, but did not know anything respecting him or his wife and family until after he had received his death wound. He then told me that he had some difficulty with the wife's family, and that he had deserted wife and children and resolved to bury himself among the islands. He then told us how he had lived, and advised us all not to lead the life that he had led, for he said that he had sinned post re- hajpui demption. He had only a few moments to live, and that time was too short for him to make his peace with God. I then told him that I had read that Christ had died to save sinners, and quoted several passages of Scripture to him ; he then asked me to pray for him. This was a difficult task for me to perform, (one that had scarcely prayed for himself,) to be called upon by a dying man to pray. I was almost frightened to try, lest God should think it presumption, and in his wrath should strike me speechless, but being pressed by poor Brown I tried ; I prayed that poor B.s sins would be forgiven him ; I prayed also that my sins might be forgiven me, and I did not stop there, I prayed for all. After I had finished praying, Brown conversed for a little, then a young man that was one of the sailors on board of the ship, prayed; and I never heard a better prayer addressed to the Throne of Grace. This young man had been a member of the Methodist Church for five years before leaving home, but bad company had led him the wrong road; he had not however forgotten the right track when difficulty overtook him. After this prayer, Brown talked a little, and we advised him to try and pray for himself; but bis reply was, it was useless ; yet the poor fellow did pray, only a few words were distinctly heard by any of us. He died sitting upright between my knees, and the last words that the poor man uttered were these: God have mercy, God have mercy on my poor soul!" He then opened his eyes, and his whole countenance was changed; he looked quite calm, and if one might judge, I should say that poor Brown had made his peace with God. He then looked around and leaned his head over on my lap and died. We buried him as I before stated, than we recommended ourselves to Almighty God, and got out of sight of theland as soon as we could. " of the island, and we found that it hud been inhabited. There were about twenty native houses and several large canoe-sheds, but i no natives. Tho island abounded with breadfruit, cocoanuts, taro, and bananas ; it was like- | survey ' wise swarming with chickens. My trapping boy, was a great help to us now, for the chickens were us wild as hawks ;so I sat about making some traps, and that day we sat down to the sweetest meal I think that any of us sat down to in our lifetime, for we had only fifteen small biscuits between five of us for four days. We rented ourselves for several days, and then made a survey of the other two islands, where we found two natives, who gave us to understand that the people had gone to an island to the eastward, and would return again as soon as the breadfruit camo in again. We then set about getting something to make a sail; therefore we had to set our wits to work, and find something that would answer the purpose, und what do you think it was? I am sure that you would never guess, so I will tell you —it was the thin webbing that supports the limb of the cocoanut tree. You often see plenty of it on your walks in Ascension. I think that we had to destroy about a hundred of these trees to procure enough to complete a sail for our boat. Our' sail was made something after the style of a patch-work quilt. We had to make it three-double, and etitili it through and through. There was nota single piece in thesail more than eight inches square, so you will see that this was work in earnest. We just gut it done in time, for the natives came back and we were obliged to trust ourselves upon the sea again, and this apology of a sail carried us nine hundred miles in twenty-one days, arid the first seven days at sea I think were as heavy weather as ever I witnessed in all my time at tea, but no accident happened to us. We subsisted on one cocoanut and half a pint of water each man per day. We left the Caroline Group on the 24th of February, and landed on Sir Charles Hardy's Island on the 20th of March, which made us twenty-one days and twenty-two nights on the water. By this time we were nearly done up, as they would say in my country. Our cocoanuts were nearly gone, and our water all gone, and this being the first land we had seen, we resolved to go ashore, for we knew in a short time we must perish at sea, or land and be murdered by the savages, and we chose the latter. We recommended ourselves to the care of Almighty God, and put our boat before the wind, and went ashore amongst the thickest of the natives. We fully expected to be murdered, but were happily disappointed, for instead of falling into the hands of the Philistines, we fell into the bands of the good Samaritans, who took us in and fed us, and I shall always remember them with gratitude for theirkindness to me and my fellow sufferers. These natives had never seen the face of a civilized man before ; they had never seen an article of European manufacture before; a kind Providence cast us on these shores. They stripped us of our clothing, tore the garments in pieces, and divided them among the people ; some had a trousers leg, others had a shirt sleeve, and others a piece as large as your hand, until it was all disposed of, and all theso pieces were preserved as precious relics. The next ordeal was an operation that I was not at all partial to, that was, the process of shaving; but they soon whipped the hair off of our heads and the beard from our faces. Their razors were in a bad condition, and where they shaved close they took skin and all, so that I decided they were bad barbers. Well, the next process was to oil and paint us, and dress us after the fashion of the island. We were then as comical a looking set of fellows as you would see in a long march, painted red from the top of the head down to the hips, and a piece of bark, man- < when a �THE ufactured into a kind of tapa, which they girded around our loins; hung strings of whales'teeth around our necks, with sharks' teeth, in strings, around our arms, and a head-dress whi'di in U-yond my power to describe. I never saw but one thing that I could compare this head-dress to, and that is, an old hawk's nest it was composed of sticks, feathers, gross and leaves, and this completed the dress. Five more ridiculouslooking objects could not, in my opinion, have been found in this world. 1 am suro there never were five sadder hearts than ours; wo could not understand a word of their talk, and could not tell what they intended to do with us, but we soon discovered that it was all in kindness to us, ; for we were allowed to walk about as we pleased, and the best that was in the land was placed before us: but we were not allowed long to enjoy it, for the exposure so long in the boat, and a change of diet, soon brought us to the verge of the grave. We were all taken ill about the same time ; two of our number died the two following months after landing ; two of us recovered, but the other poor fellow did not, but gradually declined until the 15th of January, 1856. f was unconscious of everything for fourteen days. Previous to my sickness I had kept the day of the month by a string around my neck, and for every day I tied a knot; whilst I was ill another kept the time, and by this means we knew the day of the month. 1 had forgotten to tell you that they broke up our boat for the purpose of getting the nails and iron work, which was converted by us afterward into chisels and choppers, which they found very useful, for previously they used bones and shells for cutting purposes. Nothing transpired on the island worthy of notwfrom the 10th of May, 1854, up to the 12th of January, 1856, when 1 left the island in a canoe, in company with a native boy ; the other white man that was well and hearty, had agreed to accompany me, but when the time came for leaving he was too much of a coward to trust himself to Old Neptune; and the other poor fellow was too weak to accompany me, although he begged hard to do so. The natives tried to persuade me to give it up, but I had got the King's consent, and he had given me one ofhis canoes, and I knew that this was the only plan to regain my liberty; and if God seconded my endeavors, I should in time reach a civilized country. The poor fellow that begged so hard to accompany me, died the next day after I left the island. Well, I must tire your patience a few moments longer by tracing me through what people call my mad adventure. I left the island about eight o'clock in the morning, with a light wind. I had a sail, and the little canoe skipped along over Old Ocean"s billows like a thing of life ; but bow often a sunshiny morning turns out a rainy day—it was so in this case. About three o'clock in the afternoon it became very squally, our little bark was upset, we lost our sail and all of our provisions except seven cocoanuts and two pints of water. The native boy and myself drifted by the side of the canoe, retaining each a paddle and bailer, until sundown, when the wind fell and the sea, in an hour's time, was as placid as a duck pond. We then commenced paddling our course to the southward, and on the 19th of January we made land, and landed on the 20th, at sunrise. We made this passage with seven cocoanuts and two pints of water between the two of us. This was the toughest time I ever had, for I had nothing to shield me from the sun ; I was literary blistered from head to foot, and at times quite delirious. It would be tedious to relate all the particulars that occurred when I landed among this strange people, but suffice it to say, that after a few native pranks in order to frighten me, they used me better, if anything, than those that I had just left. These poor natives had never seen a white man before, but they had heard of white men through one native who bad drifted out to sea in company with five others that perished, and this one was saved by an English trading �mml, aad was on board of different vessels for r It [l. \ I) . . \ 0 It: >1 B L X 1860. 83 two years and a half. About a fortnight before tions. The King was present, as he usually is, and I landed, the vessel that the native was on board he is a noble specimen of his tribe—tall, straight and <.f, passed in sight of this group, and he request- well proportioned, and would probably weigh from to read, ed to he put on shore, that he might call his 300 to 400 pounds. He is anxious to learn in the Snhhath school, I heard him repeat his people together and tell them how kind the white and Mr. Bingham, to whom he has thus far peoplo bad been to him, and in all probability it alphabeta to proved constant friend. The children were, bowwas the means of saving my life, and that of the ever, most interesting part of the congregation, the boy, for Ihil race of men were maneaters to the and it was pleasant to see them as they were seated other, lor 1 saw them eating the bodies of those on their mats in front of Mrs. B. watching her with taken in battle. The next day this native came their bright eyes, and endeavoring to catch and imifourteen miles to see me, but in a state of nudity, tate the sound of her voice. Tbey appear strongly the Bame as all the others. I will leave you to attached to their teachers, who, in their turn, are aa judge what my feelings were when, after look- strongly attached to them. An examination of the ing at me for a little, and my looking at some Eu- day school was held on the day before ws left. Quite ropean beads he had around his body, he asked a number of prizes were awarded to those who etin their different branches of study. Maox ' me, in good English, what I was looking at. celled can read and write, and I was muoh surprn- i them My poor heart fairly leaped for joy. I then at their geographical knowledge. found that the native could speak English very We left Apaiang for Ebon on the 29th, Mr. and well; be had left Sydney about a month, and Mrs. Bingham taking passage with ns, also Mr. Mathe leeward, and was the vessel had gone to hoe with his wife and child. We reached Ebon July coming back again in four months. He then 4th, and found the missionaries all in good health talked to the natives respecting their usage to excepting Dr. Gulick, who bad been unwell for a long me, and returned to his own island. The next time. As the wind was not favorable for entering the day he seat me a pair of trowsers, a blue shirt lagoon, I thought it best to make a short atop, hoping and a hat. I remained there until the 25th of for a better opportunity on the return trip. The April, when the trader returned, and I had the mission stores were landed while the brig was lying pleasure of again setting my foot on board of a off and on, and on the following day we shaped our Inland, taking Br. Gulick along seaworthy craft. I took the native boy with me, courseus.for Strong's On the Bth, at sunset, saw the lofty peaks and induced the Captain to go back to the island with and next morning entered the that I had left, to take the boy home, and bring of Strong's Island, weather harbor, which is the station of Rev. B. G. away the whito man that had refused to accom- Snow, whom we found in good health. pany me in the canoe : and from there, we visitWhile here two large canoes arrived from McAsed many islands, and on the 16th of July, 1856, kyll's Island, having touched at Wellington's Island we arrived in Sydney, and, as I stated at the on the way. The distance from Wellington's Island commencement of my letter, homeless and friend- to Strong's Island is about 100 miles, and although less ; but thanks to Providence, the sun begins a dea-J beat to windward, was performed in five days, After remaining here some without a compass or nautical instruments of any to shine again. twelve months before 1 received any tidings from kind. The two canoes contained upwards of forty my dear wife, after writing to America, 1 found persons, men, women and children, and were bound she had gone to China ; then another delay of on to the Marshall Islands, a distance of some 800 four months before I could get word from her, miles still farther to windward I lent them a comand then, to crown all, it was eighteen months pass, and Dr. Gulick who was somewhat acquainted their language, explained its use, at which they before we were permitted to enjoy one another's with were very much astonished, but pointed out an old society. She joined me about twelve months bushy-beaded veteran, eyes looked out from ago, and we were both very thankful that God under his shaggy locks,whose saying that his head was had permitted us, after so many severe trials, to •* all same as compass." They waited some two be joined together again on this earth. We weeks for a fair wind, but not getting it, and becomhave bought us a place of our own, about three ing tired, they finally started with the fresh trades miles from the centre of the city, and I have blowing directly ahead. I mention this to illustrate begun business for myself again, and trust, if my the enterprising character of the people and the fearhealth lasts, to do something yet. We are both lessness with which they voyage about from island to in very good health at present, but 1 am a long island, although many of them are hundreds of miles way off from the man that I was when you saw apart. We left Strong's Island for Ascension on the me in Ascension. My sufferings have made an 16th of July, and reached it on the 20th, where the inroad on my constitution ; it has made me look general meeting of the mission was held, partly at the weather harbor—the station of Rev. E.P. Roberts, about ten years older than 1 am. and partly in the lee harbor, the station of Rev. A. Sturges. Neither the Rev. £. T. Doane, of Ebon, or Now 1 thank you for your kindness, and the Rev. R 0. Snow, of Strong's Island, were present at trouble you must have taken in trying to recover the mieting, whioh was continued for some ten days. my wife's property left at Raven's Island. The We left Ascension, on the return voyage, on the 6th desk to China, so forwarded writing you kindly of August, and on the 18th touched at Strong's Isshe received. Present my best wishes land. We left again on the next day, and on the 18th to Mr. Gulick. Remember me to Mr. and Mrs. arrived at Ebon, but although the wind had been fair Snow, ofStrong's Island. for entering the lagoon nntil we reached the island, which was in the evening, before morning it was Yours, from again ahead and we found it too dangerous to go in. John A. Lozee. We lay off and on four days, spending the Sabbath with Rev. Mr. Doane and giving Dr. Guliok time to complete his arrangements for visiting the Sandwioh Cruise of the "Morning Star," to the Kings- • • * • • • • • • • * • mill and Caroline Islands. Captain Gelett, of the missionary packet Morning Star, has, at oar request, made out the following report of the brig's fourth voyage to Micronesia. We left Honolulu Jane Bth, 1860, oar first stopping place being Apaiang, of the King's Mill Islands, at which place we arrived on Friday, 22d. The missionaries, the Rev. Hiram Bingham, with his Hawaiian assistants, Mr. Mahoe and Mr. Kanoa, met us near the entrance of the lagoon, and I need not say that we received a hearty and cordial welcome. They were all in comfortable health, although Mr. and Mrs. Bingham were looking somewhat worn by their labors. Mr. Bingham was much pleased to find that I had brought his long looked for sail boat, which had been ordered from Boston, and with which he intends to visit the neighboring islands, and thus extend his missionary operations. The services on the Sabbath wen most interesting; the bouse was well filled, though not with the most orderly of oongrega. Islands for his health. Mr. Doane's congregation on the Sabbath was large and very attentive, and his prospects for usefulness seem to be very encouraging. While here we landed three natives of the island, who had been kidnapped a few months previously by the ship Moctezuma, Capt. Tinker, bat had succeeded in escaping from his ship at Ascension. The poor fellows were overjoyed to get back .to their home again, and the king and chiefs expressed much gratitude to us for returning them. Suoh acts of lawlessness as this are dangerous aa well as wrong, and may result in fearful retribution upon innocent heads. We sailed for Apaiang on the 22d, reaching that place on the 80th where we remained five days, leaving Sept 4th, and reached Tarawa the same day, where we left the Rev. Mr. Mahoe, of Apaiang, and Mr. Haina, who same with us from Honolulu. Mr. Aia, oar other passengers from Honolulu, was left at Ebon. The chiefs and people of Tarawa vers very muoh pleased at the location of missionaries among then, and promised tttam �THE XXIX M» 84 , WhalingGeorgbark e & Mary.— Lot s f he The bark George It Mary, of New London, left Honolulu April 12th. Hail a pleasant passage anil very light winds up to Kurila Islands; puwvd through tbe forty-sixth passage the 20th May; had thick fog and rain all of May. Made the ioe on the 28th of May, in Lat. 64° 60, Long. 14'.t, and entered it in the tame Lat., Long. 147, working towards Jonas Island, the ioe most of the time thick and very heavy; arrived on the whaling ground, W, S. W. of Jonas Island, June 6th, oruising about until-the Bth. Saw no whales; a N. E. gale came on, on the Bth; ship in the ioe. At 9P.M. of the 9th, sea account, the gale commenced with thick weather and ruin; at midnight gale increasing, ship under double-reefs, on taok and tack, in a olear spot of water, with heavy ice olose by to windward and leeward, and no other olear water in sight At 8 P.M., had to close reef; the gale still increasing, bad to wear ship about every hour, to keep olear of the ice; at half past BA. M. Gale still increasing, with a heavy swell running from S. X.; at a quarter past 7, struck a heavy cake of ice on the starboard bow, started the pumps and at the same time took off tbe hatches and found the lower hold full of water. In some five minutes after tbe ship had struck, seeing that there was no chance to save the ship, ordered the boats oleared away, and just got olear of the ship when she rolled over on her beamends in 16 minutes from tbe time she first struok the ioe. The Gideon Howland, Capt. Williams; bark Delaware, Capt. Kenwortby; bark Dromo, Capt. Cole; and bark Philip /., Capt. Hempstead, rendered all the assistance in their power, and took an equal share of the men. The Gideon Howland being tbe nearest ship the captain went on board on her, being unwell at the time, and was kindly cared for by Capt. Williams, for which the captain hereby extends his thanks. Four days after, the oaptain went on board the bark Delaware, Capt Keneworthy, who kindly landed him at Ayan on the 19th of June,where be remained until the 16th of September, being unwell most of the time, and from thenoe took passage to the islands on board the ship Onward, Capt. Allen. The George It Mary had on board at the time of her loss, five hundred barrels of California grey oil, with provisions and sails for herself and tender for a season north, all of whioh became a total loss. The following statement relates to current expenses upon the Bathel: 1, I860 Debt. $116 86 rest and incidental expense., 96 00 $213 86 •tions 1Q4 oo Knar* Present debt I 40 86 DosUTiom.— Fron a friend for tbe Friend $6 00 6 00 From a friend for the Bethel From Mr. for Bethel and Friend 10 00 Fron a lady on Kauai, for tbe Home 8 00 Wafksr NOVEMBER, 18(50. THE Fill END. protection and kind treatment. The entranoe to the lagoon at this island is on the west side, about five miles north of the southwest point, and is marked by a blue water channel, which is deep and safe about 1 ofa mils wide, and three fathoms of water may be found on the reef anywhere within half a mile north of it The Mornint; Star has been gladly welcomed by both the chiefs and people of all the islands and groups we have visited, and so far from her being iv danger among these savage tribes, I am conlideut they would willingly take up arms in her defense. She is brooming well-known io nil that part of the Pacific, and is everywhere hailed as the messenger of peace. I im under obligations to Capt. lUndall, of the Brit -i trading brig Sarah Ann, whosekindness to the iii-uionaries and honorable conduot and dealings among the natives, have won for him the respeot of all who know him. He ha* been for many years a nnooanut oil trader among the King's Mill Island, and has an extended influence with both chiefs aud people. My intercourse with the missionaries lias uniformly been of a pleasant character during the voyage, and I would here express my gratitude for the many kindnesses I have received at their hands. We left Tarawa on the 12th of September, and after a pleasant passage, arrived here on the 12th inst having made the voyage in four months and four Yours truly, days. ( W. Curt. Honolulu, Oot. 16, 1800 . " way of saving some poor wrecked, starved seaman. I suppose the Lord don't think it best to send them, as they would be like to NOVEMBER I, 1860. do much more harm than good! We are all well; love to all. What a Mysterv of Crime is this Pacific . Ocean." We copy this remurk from the letter of the Rev. A. A. Sturgos, the Missionary at Ascension, from whose vnluahle correspondence we make so many extracts. He furnishes the following as two very good illustrations of this remark, " What a mystery of crime is this Pacific Ocean." Prominent among the passengers of the Sarah Morse was an elderly woman, going by the name of " Ross," who was said to have in her keeping some $70,000 in gold. Her " man" was set ashore on a small island, in the South Pacific, by the Captain. The reason given for the deed was, that he quarreled with his wife. The passengers thought it was that be might possess himself of the money ; he had not got possession when he left here. Mrs. Lozee writes from Hongkong, that Ross finally got away from the prison where he was left, and went to California, but not finding Captain Woodberry there, went to Hongkong, met him in the street and shot him dead ! Capt Brown, of whom Mr. Lozee speaks, was the Brown of Strong's Island, of whom you have doubtless heard. He left his ship there in 1853, tried to form a settlement at the South harbor, and being drivPh off by order of the king, put to sea in a whale boat with 27 souls on board, a good lot of Strong's Island girls in the company. He started to come to Ascension, but on renching McAskills, he landed, spent some time there, (as we afterwards learned, when we were there in Jan. 1855,) and then went to Raven's Islands, where he was. when the Sarah Morse went ashore. (Brown was the pilot.) A Captain who was in at Strong's Island with Captain Brown, has since told me that he, 8,. killed one of his men, and _hnd another under water almost dead, when he and others went to the rescue ! Brown was a desperate man, and fearful was his end ; perhaps however, like the thief on the Cross, he found mercy at the last hour, but no one will venture in his footsteps, hoping to escape merited punishment by a death bed repentance. What a mystery of crinfc is this Pacific! When the sea shall give up its dead, what revelations of guilt, till then unknown to the civilized world ! How many who have been honored as dying with no stain upon their name, will rise to judgment with shame and everlasting confusion upon their faces! But there is a change coming—the abundance of the seas shall all be converted to the Lord ; and how changed this world will be ! how delightful to live in those days, and how more delightful to help to bring them on! We long to see the groups to the westward ; the time is not far distant when the savages there will learn to treat poor sailors cast ashore among them, a little better than they treated our friend Lozee. What a shame that some of our government vessels, rotting out at such places as Honolulu, don't look in upon these lone spots to see if they can't find some good to do. in the — Yours, A. A. Stutiges. Washington National Monument. We are glad to learn that this monument is still rising, for when finished it will be a permanent and enduring testimonial to the Father of his Country. The purchase of Mount Vernon, and the erection of this monument, are two enterprises worthy of the cordial support of every American citizen, If the ladies are responat home or abroad sible for the purchase of the former, surely the gentlemen ought not to allow the cause ol the other to languish. We learn that J. Fuller, Esq., has been nppointed by the National Monument So" ciety," at Washington, to solicit subscriptions to the fund. Who that may lay claim to the title of American citizen, will not give one dollar, to be enrolled as a member of said society ? Let the necessary steps be taken, and we are confident a long list oL subscribers might be received. Can any one inform us whether any block of coral, or lava, has been sent forward, to form an integral portion of that monument ? It is surely becoming that the Land of the Kamehamehas should be represented in a monument to Washington ! If the sword of a Washington won for his country and people political liberty, it may be recorded to the everlasting honor of a Kamehameha, that lie gave both civil and political liberty to his subjects, without unsheathing his sivord. The Rev. C. Van Rensselaer.—In the late New York Observer, Independent, and some of the secular as well as all the religious American papers, we notice obituaries and eulogies upon the late Rev. Cortlandt Van Rensslaer, D. D., of Philadelphia. At the time of his death he was editor of the Presbyterian Magazine, and Secretary of the Board of Education of the Presbyterian Church. It was our privilege to have been honored with the acquaintance of this gentleman, long before he became so widely known and extensively useful. At the period to which we allude, 1838-9, he was Pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Burlington city, New Jersey; and as we were teaching a private school in that city, he invited us to superintend the Sabbath School of his church. Being thus brought into the most intimate connection with him, we can testify that the eulogistic remarks which we have read, are not exaggerated. He was a rare man, and combined those traits which elevated him to a highly enviable position among the clergy of America. As the son of the Patroon of �TUG I" II I H D Albany, he inherited a fortune, but that was employed in a way and manner calculated to benefit his fellow men. In all the social relations and public positions of life, he evinced a spirit of enlarged benevolence and conscientious regard for the Church of Christ. He was most emphatically a model Christian gentleman and divine, beloved by not only Presbyterians, but the members of nil other denominations. If any changes should be permanently and finally made by the U. S. Government, in providing for seamen entitled to its protection and support, we hope this may be one, viz., that those seamen who do not re- quire medical aid, but merely board and lodging, should be sent to the Sailor's Home. Seamen (the same ns other persons) who are in health, have an instinctive repugnance to boarding and lodging among the sick at an hospital, however comfortable, clean and wellconducted that hospital may be. There has been frequent complaint among shipwrecked and distressed seamen upon this very point. The Sailor's Home is the proper place for such persons, and it is for the interest of the seafaring community to sustain the Home, and surely the U. S. Government ought to do its part, the same as the British Government is now doing, It does not fall to our lot to make official reports of the progress of Royalty, in its to other islands, but during the stay Queen and her party at Hanelei, we id to learn from a correspondent, that frequented the House of God upon the th. Our correspondent writes as fol—" The Queen attends church reguSabbaths, A. M., with Mr. Wyllie c ladies." , Sag Harbor in 1854. Should he visit the .Sandwich Islands, ho is requested to communicate Her Majesty, the Queen, invites all the with the Kditor of the Friend, or write to his now residing in Willimantic, C'onii. ladies of Honolulu interested in a Fair lor the 1 friends, Respecting William //. Stoddard, about 52 years benefit of this institution, to meet at the of age, fVirmeily of Taunton, Mass. If he should Palace, Friday morning, Nov. 2d, at 11 read this notice, he is requested to communicate with his sister, Mrs. Ann A. Marston, Salem, Mass., or o'clock, for consultation, appointing commit- the Kditor of the Friend. The man is reported to tees and fixing the day when the Fair shall leiw commanded a schooner which ran between the Sandwich Islands and California. be held. A im>—Respecting Henry Dubosy, of PhiladelHonolulu, Oct. 30th, 1860. phia, son of n partner in tho house of 11. Dubosy & Brother. RajMflfJ have reached his friends that The old proverb, "Out of sight, out of Ihe may be residing upon the islands, under un mind," is not always true. "There, if my assumed name. Any information will be thankboat gets that whale, I'll give Father Damon fully received by tho Seamen's Chaplain, or Castle & Cooke. ten dollars"—so report says the master of Also—Respecting Julius Granger, of Feeding the Ocmulgee exclaimed when he saw his Hills, Mass. Ho sailed in the •' Chandler Price," of C. A. boats in the eager pursuit of a large Polar Capt. Holoomb. He had assumed the name Brown Any information will be gladly received by whale, amid the icebergs of the Arctic. If all either the Seamen's Chaplain, or Dr. Hoffmann. were as Also—Respecting Daniel E. Jones, who left New " our sons" absent upon the ocean, on board the "Thos. Nye." * thoughtful, we surely should not come to Bedford threo years ago,Samuel Slocum, left at TaAlso—Respecting acknowwould gratefully want! We most hiti, by Captain Divoll, of tho " Marengo," in ledge the payment of the vow, and sincerely 1855. 27" Letters are in possession of the Chaplain, for hope Capt. Green may long live to enjoy the William 11. Hinds, Charles Edward Steward, Levi fruits of his toils and hardships in those cold Henry Bailey, Sylvester W. Murphy, Richard dcFair for the Queen's Hospital. : regions. The present is a favorable time for those shipmasters and seamen who subscribe for the Friend, to renew the subscriptions. We hear from many, that our paper is very acceptable in those families where it is received in the United States. Until furthernotice, the Young Men's Sabbath Afternoon Prayer Meeting, which has been held at the Fort Street Church Vestry, will be held at the Bethel Vestry, at o'clock, every Sabbath afternoon. 3J If D. M. Maynard, seaman on board the Othello, will call upon the Chaplain, he mayhear something to rejoice his heart. The actual cost of the 1,000 copies of the Friend distributed gratuituouly this year, will exceed $200, but as yet the amount contributed for Freewill Offerings.—Knowing how poorly this purpose, is $96. the generality of seamen have done during their late cruise, we refrain from making any application for subscriptions for support of the " Bethel" and Friend, but if any shipmaster, officer or sailor is disposed to make a freewill offering, it will be most thankfully received. Books and Papers for Seamen.—We would acknowledge a valuable donation for the benefit of seamen, from the Key. E. Johnson, of Waioli, on Kauai. They are just in time. We would call the attention of seamen discharged from ships, to the " Home," as a good boarding house. The building was never in such complete order and the accommodations better than at the present time. The mate of a ship subscribing for the Frund to be sent to a niece in the State of Vermont, remarked that he aent it for a Curio." " 85 NOVEMBER, 1860. Information Wanted. Respecting JVoah P. Mutter, reported to have formerly kept a boarding house in Honolulu. Any information will be thankfully received by Mr. Poor or the Editor of the Friend, Also, respecting, George Murphy, of Dublin, Ireland, reported last year on board the Frances Henrietta. Also, respecting Charles Ellis, alias Charles Edwardt, formerly from Brighton. He shipped as steward on board bark „Vbr<A West, for Desolation, and might visit the North Paoiflo. Also—Respecting Mr. Robert Mc Warner, of Baltimore, reported to have been in Honolulu eight or ten months ago. Auo—Respecting William K. Gibb: He left Newark, N. J., two years ago, to sail on board the Bedford. " Champion," of New Respecting Mr. R. P. Davol, formerly on board of the Bremen ship " Alexander Barclay," Heis requested to oall upon Rev. S. C. Damon, or at our office, where he will hear something to his advantage. H. Hackfkld A Co. George Piesbit, of Nassau, BahamasRespecting Also, of Philip Nandi, of Malta. Any information respecting the above individ- . uals, will be gladly received by W. L. GREEN, Acting as H. B. M.'c Consul General, Honolulu Edward Coray, Qeorge Murphy, Thomas McMahon, Asa B. Bates, George R. Abbott, (supposon ed board thebark " Favorite,") and Edw. Law. Burgh, SHIP NEWS, &c., ARRIVALS. Oct. 25—Am wh bark Pacific, Howland, from Lahalna, before reported, offand on. ship Erie. Jernegan, from Lahalna. before re20—Am wh ported, offand on. 26—Am wh bark Florence, Spencer, from Ochotsk, 1000 wh, 14,000 bone, senson. 26—Am bk Comet. Stott, 537 tons, IS days fromSan Francisco, with passengers, freight and the malls, Wilcox. Richards a Co., Agents. 27—Am wh ship Moctesuma, Tinker, from Lahalna, 800 wh, 13,000 bone, season ; 60 sp, 1,650 wh, 20 000 bone, voyage 1,500 wh, 13,000bone, on board. 27—Am wh ship Robert Edwards, Wood, from Lahalna, 260 wh, 4000 none, season. 27—Steamer Kilauea, Motteno, from Koloa and Hanalei, with His Majesty and suite, and other passengers. 28—Am wh ship Fahlus, Smith from Ochotsk, 160 wh, 1,500 bone, season ; 300 sp, 1.800 wh, 16,000 bone, voyage ; 200 sp, 1,800 wh, 1,500 bor.e, on board. 28—Am wh bk Hercules,Athearn,fremLahalna, offand on. 28—Am wh bark Camilla, Pnntlce, from Lahalna, before reported, anchored outaide. 20—Am wh ship Europa, Manter, from Ochotsk, 140 wh, 3000 bone, season; 200 ap, 800 wh, 6000 bona, voyage ; 000 wh, 3000 bone, on board. 29—Am wh ih|p Henry Knreland, Kelly, from Arctic, 700 wh, 14,000 bone, season ', 18 sp, 1,100 wh, 14,000 bone, voyage; 18 sp, 1,100 wh, 14,000 bone, on board. — , DEPARTURES. Got. 24—Fr wh ship Caulalncourt, Labaste, to cruise 24—Am wh ship Corinthian, Lewis, forNew Zealand. 25—Am wh ship Martha, Manchester, cruise and borne. 27—Am bark Yankee, Bailey, for San Francisco. 29—Am wh bark Jireh Swift, Earl, cruiseand hone. 29—Am wh ship Omega, Sanborn, cruise and home. 29—Am wh ship Ocean, Clark, for coast of California. 29—Am wh bark John Wells, Woodbrldge, cruise and horns PASSENGERS. From gas Faasciaco—perComet, Oct. 28—C H Joddand wife, Rev C T Mills and wifeand wife,Rev C V Anthony, A Anthony, J Fuller, wife and 2 children,Miss H A Damon, Miss L 8 Fowler, Miss M A Pitman, Miss H Truesdell,Miss C A Blxhy, Matter H Corwln, Mr L Gardner, Mrs X Gardner, Mr Juan Taro, Mr G H Ingols, Mr J Johnson, Mr W H Knooghton, and 1 Chinaman. DIED. CLABV—At U. 8. Hospital, In Honolulu, Oct. 20, Oast. WilSacramento, California. Be was a or Baltimore. He came to the Islands for his health la March, and haa spent moat ofthe time on Hawaii. Da has an uncle, Mr. Rlcbard Coughland, living at Branch Con, Harbor Grace, New Fonndland, and a brother, Thomas Clary, a patty officer on board U. S. sloop St. Mary's. Bbowh—At U. 8. Hospital, Honolulu, Oct. 29, Charles Brown, a native ot Holland, discharged from the bark France* Palmer. Kiaai—Aug. 7, Kukal, a seamanattached towh bark Cynthia, was struck by a whaleand expired shortly attar. Ha balonsad to Walkikl, Oaha liam Clary, belonging to native �THE Vttli: \ U 86 *»WW*Tt*MMWmTB. I 1860. ADVERTISEMENTS. A. P. EVERETT, AUOTIOKTBEH, SAILOR'S HOIfIE. 63-lf LAHAINA, MAUI, 8. I. Ships suppliexl with Recruits. Storage and Money, j HARDWARE 6TORE. . .11 BLIt \0 V X ADVERTISEMENTS. GIXMAN A CO,, Skip Chandlers aad General Agents, ODD FELLOWS' BUILDING, ON FORT STREET, X OCKB of all kinds, Hinges, Screws, Tacks, Ra| j son, Cut and Wrought Nails, Spikes, Brads, Piles, Carpenters' Tools of all kinds, i'ooket and Sheath-Knives, Marlinspikes, Caulking-Irons and Mallets, and numerous other articles, for sale at the W. N. LADD. (tf) owest prices, by . Honolulu. Oahu, H. I. f| Tvs J. F. COLIIURX, AUCTIONEER, Kaahumanu stret-t, Honolulu.Oahu. 63-tf HAWAIIAN FLOUR COMPa.M, ino-tf I C. H. LKWI'.IIS, materials.Fort St. Honolulu. 106-tf S. P, FORI), ■. I>., PITIICIA9 AHDItI R U Y. O X, READING-ROOM, LIBRARY AND DKPOSOffice Kuahumanu street, near Queen. ITORY. DR. J. MOTT SMITH, AND OTHERS, WISHING DENTIST. to obtain books from the Sailors' Home Library, will please apply to the Bethel Sexton, who will have OfFICK, CORNER OF FORT AND HOTEL STREETS HONOLULU, H. I. charge of the Depository and Reading Room until further notice. Per order HOFFMANN, Lumber - tfmsT—— ■ A. P. KVKRKTT, Treasurer anil Agent. '■ U BsBBBv ' * Vtß an<l building ; SEAMEN E. PHYSICIAN AND NAVIGATION TAUGHT. SURGEON, in all its branches, taught by the Office in the New Drug Store, corner of KaahuSubscriber. The writer likewise begs to in- manu and Queen streets, Makce &. Anthou's Block. timate that he will give instruction to a limited Open day and night. number of pupils in English reading and grammar, C. 11. WETMORE, geography, writing, arithmatio, &c. Residence, oottaee in Kukui street. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON DANIEL SMITH. Honolulu, March 26, 1857. HILO, HAWAII, 8. I. AJIOS a OOOK. (UM'L ■.. OAHUL N. B.—Medioine Chests carefully replenished. CASTLE A- COOKE, G. P. JUDD, M. D., NAVIGATION, KiRTERS AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, HONOLULU, OAHU. 8. L DEALERS IN oorner of Fort and Merchant streets. Offioe Office, MERCHANDISE, NERAL open from DA., to 4 the oldstand, corner of King and School streets, J. WORTH, near the large Stone Church. Also, at the Store formerly occupied by C. H. Nicholson, in King street, established himself in business atHilo, opposite the Seamen's Chapel. Hawaii, is prepared to furnish ships with gr Agents for Jayne's Medicines. Recruits, on favorable terms for Cash, Goods or Bills onthe United States. HAVING BOOKS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR THE B. PITMAN, MARINER. D. N. FLITNER'S Watoh and Jewelry be AT SHIP CHANDLER. —— ftp's Maasaa.Mcßuaa&M.aKlLL,) Chas. wolcott Bbooex,Esq., S —ALSO— — great variety of other artioles useful to the AND— Mariner. Many ornamental artioles, inoluding Breast Pins, Rings, Cups, &c, &c. Particular attention given to repairing and rating Chronomertes. •>• ireaaiLi. McRUER <fc MERRILL, AUCTIONEERS, AGBNTB OF THB Reg alar Disputes, Llae.f Haa.lala Packet.. fry All freightarriving In transitu for the Sandwich Islands, will be received and forwarded by the Regular Dispatch Line" raaa or coawssioi. Particular attention paid to forwarding and transhipment of merchandise, sale of whaleman's buia. and other exchaage, laandar open poucUa, suppjr aormnce of marchandlaaand specieate, log whalaahlps, ctuuteriag ships, Captain B. Mawrs. f. Blow, aaaaato, C. Baanvaa V Co.. A. P.Jsvaam, lag., B.PnaiA».«aQ., >)) Manila. COMMISSION MERCHANT, J anion's new block,Queen street, Honolulu. 11.I - REFERENCES Messrs. Hamfso* ft Taffah, •' K. D. BaiOHAM ft Co., Butleb, Keith ft Hill, Honolulu, July 1.18*7. " Boston. "" • CHAS. F. GI'ILLOT, M. D Commission Merchants 43 a led «5 Callfarala atroet. Hongkong. A. P. EVERETT. —ALSO— " gen Francisco. MM —ALSO— glish Charts of North and South Pacific * Boston. m Messrs. Wa. Pcbtao ft Co., • Messrs. Peble, lli-bbki.l ft Co.. ronometers and Chronometer Watches. >. c. ■ ma __ REFER TO .TlliW* lIUNNEWEI-L, Esq., I Charles Baawaa, Esq., 5 —ALSO BEEN RE-PAINTED, IS AGAIN opened under its former Manager, and with the improve- ments made, will contribute much to the comfort of those who may wish to avail themselves of the advantages of a Home, on being discharged. Shower Baths on the Premises. Ship Masters and Agents, while putting their vessels under repairs, arc respectfully invited to send their crews to the Home, where every attention will be paid to their comfort. Officers' table, with lodging, per week, 86 Seamens' do. do. do. do 5 Mrs. E. THRUM, Manager. Q"~ In connection with the Home' is a Shipping Office, under the management of Messrs. Lewis At Woodman, where crews can be obtained on the shortest notice. 10-tf BIBLE, BOOK and TRACT DEPOSITORY, SAILOR'S HOME, HONOLULU. BOOKS AND TRACTS, in the English French, Portuguese, German, Welsh, Swed isn and Spanish languages. These books are offeree for sale, at cost prices, by the Hawaiian Bible ant Tract Societies, but furnished BIBLES, GRATUITOUSLY TO SEAMEN. IMPORTER AND DEALER IN OENERALMKRCHANDIBE, Establishment, in Kaahumanu street, will Hilo, Hnwaii. found the following works : IM-tf N. B Money ad vane*lon Whalers Bills. Almanacks for 1860. Merchant's, Shipmaster's and Mechanic's Assistant. email*- rsoK. chas. ijbewkr, 2d. Laws of the Sea. C. BREWER & CO., The Art of Sailmaking. Commission and Shipping Merchants, Honolulu, Oahu, H. I. Compasses and Dividers. —ALSO ist-head Glasses and Marine Telescopes. HAVING »a-tf , Late Surgeon United States NaT/, Consular Physician to sick American seamen and general practitioner. Office, oorner Kaahumanu and Merchant streets, and residence at Dr. Wood's Mansion, Hotel street. Medical and Surgical advioe In English, French, Spanish, and Italian. Office hours from 11 A.a. to 1 P. a.) at other hoars inquire at 1-tf hisresidence. ROWLAND'S AJIBROTIPE GALLERY. riIHE UNDERSIGNED would call the ATTsamoiiof M. of hie Friends and the Public to his Rooms, over the "Pacific CommercialAdvertiser " Printing Offioe, (next to the Post Office) what* he la taking Pictures which, for elegance of style and softueae of tone,cannot be excelled. Being In constant receipt ofNew Block, Chemicals, etc., he is prepared to take Pictures with all the lateat improvement*, Mmnrara. tor Ploturea taken on disss. Paper, Patent Leather, India Rubber, ftc., and warranted to give entire satisfaction. Wia. I W .B —The Pnblre are Invited to cell and examine specimens. W. #. HOWLAND Artist. ! 110-tf Also, Office of The Friend, bound volumes for sale. Subscriptions received. N. B.—Seamen belonging to vessels lying "ol and on," will be supplied with books and papers, bi calling at the Depository, from 12 to 8 o'clock P. M 8. C. DAMON, Seamen's Chaplain. Information Wanted. Respecting George Henry Allen, seaman, be- longing to Brookfield, Massachusetts, and now serving on board bark " Ontario," Capt. Foster Should this vessel touch at llilo, Lahaina or Honolulu, the Captain is respectfully requestet to communicate with the Editor of the Friend and the young man is requested, without fail, to write to his mother, and send the letter to the Editor of the Friend, who will forward the same Also—Respecting Alfred G. Ulidge, whose parents formerly resided in Honolulu, but now are residents of Champoey, Oregon. This young man wrote last from Sbanghae, China, July 28 1859. Also—Respecting George: H. and Norman E Shaver, of Albany, N. Y. They will find letters with the Editor of the Friend. THE FRIEND! DEVOTED TO TEMPERANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE, PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY A MONTHLY JOURNAL, SAMUEL C. DAMON. ... - - .. TERMS: One copy, per annum, • Two copies, Flvaeopiwa. " - - - ■ 82.00 8.00 100 �87 THE FRIEND. NOVEMBER, I 8I 0. MARINE JOURNAL. PORT OF HONOLULU, S. I. ARRIVALS. Sept. 30—Am hrlg Consort, M'Lellan, 33 rtays from Port Towns end, with lumber to 11. Y. Ludington. Oct. 4—Am irh ship Omega, d.mborn, fm the Arctic, 700 brls. 6—Am whalcshlp W. C. Nye, Boule, from Bristol Bay, 700 W—Am wl. ship Speedwell, Glbbs, from Lahaina, before reported. Swift, ship from Lahaina. Sharon, —Am wh CO—Am wh bark .1. 1> Thompson, "'rushy, from Kodiack wh, bn, season 100 ip, 250 2500 Kamitrlmtki, ■nrl 1000 wh, 01:30 hone, voyage ; 100 sp, 100, 2600 hn, 120 , aaj board. 10—Am wh bark Robert Morrison, Tiltoo, from Ochotsk, 115 ip, 500 wh, 6000 bone, seasou ; 190 up, 1760 wh, 24.600 hone, voyage; 11 j op, 1200 wh, 6000 bone, on board. 20—Fr wh ship Wlnslosr, Couppey.from Ochotsk, 400 wh, 5000 bone, seaaoa ; 800 wh, 0000 bone, voyage i wh, 6000 bone, on board. 20—llaw wh hrigt Wailuu. Ua«e,fra Arctic, 660 wh, 11,000 I Oct. ; ' bbls. 12,000 lbs. hone the season. 11—Ad sch Sea Witch, Chapman, 108 tons, 23 days from Society Islands, with oranges, via Farming's Island. bone, season. 13—Missionarypacket Morning Star, Qelett, 156 tons, 30 21—Am wh ship Rebecca Simms, llawi»s, from Arctic and '. days from Tarawa, King's Mill Group. Ochotsk, 1100 wh. 10.000 bon**, nea-mn ; ftfttp, 1700 13—Am wh ship Adeline Gibhs, Wlthlngton, F. 11.. "M wh, 16.000 bone, voyutre | MAO wh, 10,000 bone, on tons, 3d months out, from Ochotsk, 250 wh, 3,000 board, bone, season. i 22—Am wh bark Navy. Sarvent, im Fox Islands, 180 sp, 13—Am wh ship Onward, All.'n, N. 11, 461 tons, 24 mos wh, 4000 bone, season and voyage. I.ay off 224 out, from Ochotsk, 1400 wh, 18,000 bone, season ; and on, and sailed same day for New Zealand. 3,800 wh, 34,000 bone, voyage j 2,200 wh, 18.000 22—Am wh bark Oscar, Landers, from S. W. and Bhantar hone on board. Bay, 60 sp, 660 wh, 7000 bone, acabon ; 126 sp, IS—Am wh ship California, Went, N. 8., 398 tons, 20 mos 1400 wh, onboard. sp, hone, season; 76 800 8000 Ochotsk, wh, out, fm 22—Am wh hark Martha 2d, Dally, from Arctic, 1060 wh, 190 sp, 1,000 wh, 17.000 bone, voyase; 190 sp, 17,000 bone, season ; 170 sp, 1430 wh, 21,000 bone, 1,000 wh, 9,000 bone on board. voyage ; 170 sp, 1060 wh. 17,000 bone, on board. 13—Am wh ship Magnolia, Pierce, N.8.,396 tons 27 tmns. 23—Fr wh ship Caulolncourt,LabasU, from Lahainu ; off out,from Arctic, lOOsp, 700 wh, 12,000 bone, seas.; and on, before reported. 100 sp, 1.760 wh, 30,0001>oue, voyoge ; 1,(00 wh, 24—Am whship Corinthian, Lewis, from Lahainn,; off and 12.000 hone on hoard. on, before reported 13—Am wh ship St. Qeorgr, Pease, IT. 11., 408 tons, 37 mos 24—Am wh bark Pacific, Howland,from Lahaina ; off and out, from Ochotsk, ISO sp, 650 wh. 8,000 bone, seaon, before reported. Bon; 200 ap, 1,200 wh, voyage; 200 Bp, 1000 wh, 24—Am wh ship Majestic, Chester,fro Japanand Ochotsk, 6000 bone on board. ISO wh, 1500 bone, season \ 75 sp, 1100 wh, voy13—Am wh bk Jireh Swift. Earl, N. 11.,454 tons, 39 mos age ; 200 wh, 1500 bone, on board. 25—Am. barkentlne Jenny Ford. Moore, 19 days from out, from Arctic, 300 wh, 4000 bore, season. 13—French wh ship Gustav, Uilles, Havre, 406 tons, 24 Teekalet, 212,000 feet of lumber, and 36 spars. months out, 35 men,Jfrom Ochotsk, 600 wh, 6000 Passengers—M C Monsarrat, Messrs. Marttnai, bone, season; 1200 JB, 12,000 bono, the voyage Atkins, Fox and Williamson. and on board. 14—Am clipper ship Silver Star, Wade, 1195 tons, 13 days DEPARTURES. from San Francisco, with ths mails, en route for Bakers Island. ship Julian, Winegsr, for Tahiti and New Oct. 2—Am wh Clark, 8.,356 (losnold, Bartholomew N. 14—Am wh ship Zealand. tons, 26 months out, from Arctic, 260 wh, 6500; 2—Am bark Frances Palmer, Paty, for San Francisco. bone, season; 90 sp, 660 wh, 12,000 bone, voyage ship Raduga, Burdett, for Uilo. 4—Am 90 sp, 670 wh, 6.600 bone on board. 18—Am wh ship Tamerlane, Winslow, for New Zealand. 14—Am wh ship Martha, Manchester, F. 11., 298 tons, 35 ship Wm. C. Nye, Soule, to cruise and home. 22—Am wm months out, from Ochotsk, 400 wh, 6000 bone sea24—Steamer Kilauea, Motteno, for Koloa, Nawiliwili and son; 1,600 wh, 17,000 bone, voyage; 1,600 wh, Hanalel. 6000 bone, on board. 14—Am wh ship Ocean, Clark N. 11.. 507 tons, 26 months PASSENGERS. out, from Bristol Bay, 130 sp, 90 wh, season. 14—Am wh ship George Washington, Brightroan, WareFor Bam Francisco—per Frances Palmer, Oct. 2—Samuel 0 ham, 374 tons, 36 months out, from Arctic,430 wh, Armstrong, It F Harder, John Mitchell. Mrs. Louiia Dowling. 8000 bone, season; 900 wh, 8000 bone, on board. For Pi get Sound—per Consort, Oct. O—J M Lockman, wife 14—Am wh bark Dromo, Cole, Warren, 267 tons, 36 mos and child, Geo F Alley, John King John Sweet, Fred Dow ling. out, from Ochotsk, 350 wh, 4000 bone, season. From Raiatea—per Sea Witch, Oct 11—JabexClark, V Tur14—Amwh bk Coral, Sisson, N. 11., 370 loin, 24 months out, from Ochotsk, 300 wh, 4000 bone tho season, ner, Q Scabbille, C Baldrack. From Micronesia—per Morning Star, Oct 12—Dr Oulick. 14—Brem wh ship RepuMlk. Bayer, 800 tons, 24 months out, from Arctic, 400 wh, 6000 bone, season; 600 wife and 4 childrenand servant, T W Oulick, Alfred Castle. J 0 Hathaway. Chas Williams. JohnBuckley, Napahuelua. wh, 6000 bone, on board. From San Francisco—per Silver Star, Oct 14—Capt James 14—Haw wb bark Harmony, Kelly, Honolulu, 316 tons, Lake, Mr Verplanck, J Dowden, Mr Brown. Steer6J months out,from Bristol 8ay,300 wh,2000bone, Gray, Chas age— C Kojas, X Ayor. season. Tiekalet—per Jenny Ford.Oct 24—M C Monaarrat, 164 From Oahu, Rolles, Honolulu, tons, brig herm 14—Haw wh 61 months out, from Arctic, 400 wh, 7000 bone, Mr. Martinas, Mr Henry Atkins, Mr Fox, Mr Williamson. ibOO > season, 18—Am wh bark Paulina, Steen, from Arctic, 800 wh, 8000 bone, season ; 00 sp, 1750 wh, 12,000bone, voyage; 750 wh, 3000 bone, on board. 18—Am wh hark Isabella, Tucker, from Arctic, 150 wh season. IP—Am whale bark Cleone, Simmons, from Arctic, 600 wh. 12,800 bone, season 1260 wh, 12,800 bone, voyage ; 960 wh, 10,000 bone,on board. 20—Am wh ship Thomas Nye, Flolly, fm Ochotak, 700 wh, 7000 bone, season ; 800 ap, 8700 wh, 84,000 bone, voyage ; 2800 wh, 7000 ton", on board. 20—Am wh ship Lancaster, Rueaell, to Ochotsk, 800 wh, 1600bone, season ; 60 tp, 600wh, 6000 bone, voyage ; 600 wh, 8000 bone, on board. 23—Am wb ship lllllman. Little, from Ochotsk. 100 wh, 1500 bone, season ; SOO ap, 1600 wh, 16,000 bone, voyage ;76 sp, 1300 wh, 1600 bone, on board. , DEPARTURES. Oct. 17—Tamerlane, Wlnslow, for New Zealand. It)—Speedwell, Gibhs, for Honolulu. 10—Sharon, Swift, for Honolulu. 20—a iwh ship Caulaincourt,lAbaste, for New Zealand. 22— Am wh ship Corinthian, Lewis, for New Zealand 22—Am wh bark HelenSnow, Nye, for CaliforniaCoaat. 23—Am wh ship Good Return, Fish, forLine and Coaat of Chile. 28—Am wh bark Pacific, Howland. for CaliforniaCoast. MARRIED. Gatlokd—Moras—in this city, by the Rev. Mr. Herman, George P. Gaylord, to Miss Ellen Moran, both of Honolulu. DIED. Bolster— In Honolulu, Oct. 8, Mr* Martha Bolster, wife of Mr. Abraham Bolster, of this city, aged 63 years. (American and Irish papers please copy.] The deceased was adaughter of Mrs. Isabella Duckett, who is still alive, and about 00 years of age, formerly a resident of Kenmare, CountyKerry, Ireland, of which place the deceased was a native. She has left one sister in Philadelphia, another In Texas, and another In Balladyhob, County Cork, with whom the mother of deceased is now living. She also leaves a large circle ofrelatives In different parts of the United States and In Sydney, N. 8. W. Shehas been for over 60 years an humble follower of Jesus Christ, in whom she expressed her full hope, and with her last breath desired to meet her mourning family at God's right hand. M Blessed are the dead who die In thel*ord."—Com. Parker—ln Honolulu, Sept. 23, Ebenexer Parker, aged 10 years, and grandson of J. P. Parker, Esq., of Hamakua, Hawaii. Oat—ln Honolulu, October 1, Sarah 8.T. Oat, only daughter of Capt. Joseph M. and Elizabeth R. Oat, of thia city, aged 4 years and 10 months. (CT New London and Philadelphia papers, please copy. Doank—On Kbon (Covell's Island,) George W. Wood, second son of R. T. and Sarah W. Doane, aged 1 year, 10 months and 17 days. CoaTANTtKi—At Waimea, Hawaii, Oct. 9th. of constipation o thebowels,after an illness ofsix days, Dr. C. H.T. Costantini. Thedeceased was a native of Berlin, Germany, aged 67 yean. Mbrritt—June 16, JamesC. Merritt, Ist officer of whaleshlp Republlk. He bad been complaining most of the season of a pain in his chest, but, at the timeof hit death, had Just returned on board from a chaseafter whales. Simmons—At Hilo, Thomas J. Simmons, formerly of Tiverton R.I. Rbtoolds—Oct. 13, Chas M. Reynolds, 2d officer or whale ship Bragansa, from the effect of injuries received on the Oth, aged about 37 years. During a pale, a pile of bone worked loose, and a portion of it fell upon him, shattering his legs. Every attention was paid him, but mortification soon set In, causing his untimely death. lie was a native of Bardwick, OtsegoCounty, New York. Arnold—July 13, Fernando Arnold, steward of whaleship California, ofheart disease, aged 89 years. Skinner—James Skinner, son of Capt. James T. Skinner, of New London, was drowned on the29th of March last, off Desohe had lation Islands, his boat being upset byata whale which the same time. harpooned. Two other men were lost Nye, Sunday, March whaleship board C. on W. Sceskens—On 18,1860, In lat. 9° 00 >.. long. 166® 26 £~ Charles Scessens, from the fore-topgallant-yard, furling fell while a seaman. Hethe ship's bow, and was instantly killed. He the sail, struck 42 year*. was formerly from New York cltr, and aged Santa*—On board ship Rapid, July 4, Antone dc Santan, aged Verde 32. Islands, belonging to Cape dc Paahao—On board whaleship Carolina, In the Japan Sea, May 28, of pleurisy, Paahao, a native of these Islands, after an Illness of two months. liiiKAi—May 12, at Hakodadi, or consumption, Hokai, seaman on board whalebark Dromo. He was a native of these Islands, aged about 28 wears. Kanaka—June 4, Henry Kanaka, seaman of whaleship BartholomewGosnold, fell from aloft, killing himself Instantly. He was a native of Maul. Mahone—June 24, Bfcenta Mahone, on board whaleship St. George, ofInflammatory sore throat. He waa a native of Guam, aged 16 years. Kanaka—June 7, ofconsumption, William Kanaka, a seaman on board whalebark Robert Morrison. Also, on board same vassal, Sept. 28, of consumption, Henry Kanaka. They wars both natives of this group. Roratonga—July 17, of bleeding at the lungs, Roisuooga, ship, seaman on board whaleship Wlnslow. Also, on board same July 30, of dropsy of thechest, John, a saroan—both natives motors of a of Roratonga. Also, on board same ship,Oct. 6, by blood-vessel,Jim, seaman, a native of Tahiti. of whalebark J Nts—Aug. 24, Harland P. Nye, boaUteerer D. Thompson, was taken down by a Urn. He was a native of West Falmouth, aged about 23 years. ?4YAJfc»-o©t 3, Lewis Pavarla, MMa on hoard rf*hateshlp6 George Washington, of«XMQ»ptfc«, ***»■ la—Am wh ship Rapid. Drew, N. 8., 506 tons, 48 months PORT OF LAHAINA. out, from Ochotsk, 350 wh, 3,600 bone season. 16—Am wh ship George ft Susan, Jones, N. 8., 366 tons, ARRIVALS. 37 months out, from Ochotsk. 100 sp, 900 wh,9000 bone, season; 220 sp, 2.200 wh, 9000 bone on board. 15—Am wh ship JohnWells, Woodbridge, N. 8., 366tons, Oct. 5—Bark Tamerlane, Winslow, NB, fromBristol Bay, 120 wh, 1800 bone, seaaon; M 5|.,]200 wh, 10,000 bone, 38 months out, from Ochotsk, 150 wh, 2000 bone, voyage; 600 wh, 4600 bone on board. season; 860 wh,2090 bone, on board. 10—Am wh ship Ohio, Barrett, of N. 1!., from Ochotsk, 18—Am wh bark Brag&nza, Turner, N. 8.. 470 tons, 11 viaLahaina, 700 wh and 8600 bone, season ; 80 ip months out, fromArctic, 86 sp, 1660 wh, 22,000 2760 wh 8600 bone on board. bone, on boardand voyage. 12—French wh ship Caulaincourt, Labaete, from Bristol 16—Am wh ship Lewis, Neil, N. I)., 308 tons, 39 months Bay, 65 sp, 110 wh, 1000 bone, seaaon. out, from Arctic, 400 wh, 3,600 bone, season; 105 13—Am wh ship Good Ileturn, fish, from Kodiack and sp, 900 wh, 10,000bone, voyage; 800 wb, 6000 bone, Bristol Bay. 40 wh, 400 bone, season ; 17 sp, 380 on board. Pierce, wh, 2SOO bone, voyage j 340 wh, 400 bone, on bark 360 39 mos Emerald, 8., N. tons, 16—Amwh board. out, from Bristol Bay, 65 ap, 200 wh, 1,800 bone, season 1180sp, 2100 wh. 18,000 bone, voyage; 60sp, 18 Am wh ship Corinthian, Lewis, from St. Paul Island, 260 wh, WOO bone, season ; 200 sp, 1000 wh, 13,000 370 wh, 1800 bone, on board. bone, voyage ; 170ap, 100 wh, 3000 bn, on board. 16—Oldenburg wh bark German, Lubbers, 400 tons 11 months out, from Arctic, 1000 wh, 1,400 bene, 16— Am wh bark Pacific, Howland, [m Ochotsk, 1000 wh, 14.000 bone, seaaon •, 100 »|>, 2200 wh, 18,000 bone, season. voyage ; IMO wh, 10,000 bone, on board. 17—American wh ship Ocmulgee, Greene, Edgartown, 468 16—Am wh bark Pioneer, Barker, from Ochotsk, 136 wh, tons, 36 months out, from Arctic, 960 wh, 11.000 1600 bone, season ; 22 ap, 210 wh, 1000 bone, voybone, seasou; 250 sp, 2,400 wh,on board and the age | 10 t|>,?lo wh, 1600 bone, on board. voyage. 16—Am wh bark Helen Snow, Nye, from Ochotsk, 700 17—Am wh ship Florida, Flsb, N. 8., 330 tons, 16 months wh, 6000 bone, seaaon | 1100 sp, 1400 wh, 16,060 out, from Arctic, 700 wh, 12,000 bone, season; 40 bn, voyage ; -200 sp, 800 wh, 15.000 bn, on board. sp, 950 wh, 12,000 bone, voyage; 960 wh, 12,000 16—Am wh bark Camilla, Prentice, from Ochotsk, 700 wh, bone, on board. 6000 bone, season | 700 sp. 1800 wh, 21,000 bone, wh ship Carolina. Harding, of N. 8., 396 tons, 48 17—-Ammos voyage ; 60 sp, 700 wh, 6000 bone, on roard. out, ho Ochotsk ; 36 sp, 600 wh, 8600 bone, 16—Am wh ship Erie, Jeroegau, from Ochotsk, 660 wb, season ; 80 sp. 2600 wh, 27,000 bone, voyage; 36 7000 bone, season ; 3060 wh, 34,000b0ne, voyag. ; 600 3500 on board. wh, bone, Bp, 8060 wh, 7000 bone, on board. 1«_Am wh bark Tamerlane, Wlnslow, from Lahalna, (be16—Am wh bark Helen Mar, Worth, from Arctic, 800 wh. reported). fore 8600 bone, season ; 600 sp, 1800 wh, 27,000 bone, 18—Haw sch Marilda, Keytc, 9J days fm Fannlng's Island voysgs ; 1400 wh, 8600 bone, on board. oil. with cocoanut 16—Am wh ship Speedwell, Glbbs, from Arctic, 600 wh, Billings, from Anadir Sea and IB Am wh ship Marcia, ap, reason 250 2100 season ; 260 sp, 1700 wh, 26,000 sons, bone, 10,000 bone, wh, ; 600 9000 Arctic, voyage ; 1300 wh, 10,000 bone, on boardwh, 26,000 bone, voyage; 1600 wh, 9000 bone, oo ship Is—Am Sharon, Swift, fm Arctic, 760 wh. 11,000 wh board. Fish, from St. Paul's Island, bone, season ; 126 sp, 2300 wb. 26,000 bone, voy19—Amwh bark Tempest, age ; 1200 wh, 11,000 bone, on board. 3200 wh, 24,000 bone, bone, season ; 860 wh, 7600 16—Am wh bark Hercules, Athearn, from Arctic, 700 wh, voyage ; 860 wh, 7600 bone, on board. 10,000bone, season i 100 sp, 2100 wh, 28,000 boas, •*«" JO—Haw wh brlgt Victoria, Dauelsberg, from Arctic, 480 voysge ; 100 sp, 1600 wh, 10,000bom, on board. wb, 1400 bone. a seaman on board whale twig Victonothing Bristol bark Massasoit, Arctic, wh Bryant, from Arctic and 16—Am Perelral.from 30 Am wh ship America, Plover Bay. He waa the season ; 110 sp, 840 wh, 6000 hon*. voyage 10 ria, of cwuramptlon. aid was Bay. 200 wh. 3600 bone, season ; 160 sp, 1800 wh, sp.MOwb, onboard native of Hilo 32.000 bone, vojsge ; 1300 wh, 3600 bn, on board. £*»? mTnths- Hsbeloi^totheO^eWTs^lk^^ • - �THE FRIEM). NtYEIIKt, 88 . TJ" Bark hrayanza, Capt. Turner, from the Arctic, met with much foy in June and July. In August. h»d mostly fair weather and >111111>_ Musis During IVptsmhsr had aiialim-stcoNtiniied trull-froniS ami S. B. I | lea. Dmbow boa*. Whales were quite nUUtPJPM !V'.i:i th« middleof July to the last of AlftfOSt Took the nxwt (luring thin tea, in 1*4.69* and long 172 => W. Took ths tirs* »hale wlrn three days out from this port. On the October 9, In lat. psasift down, had light winds to lat. 41* 40 ■ , had a severe gale from B. W. veering to N. W., during which a pile of bone worked |ms* and fell upon the 2*l officer, Mr. Reynolds, breaking his leg and causing his deathseven days afterwards. Had N. E. trades', NMaHa andrain theremainder of the mtmf Rsforts. Sept. 19, Eliza Ad'imsy Thomas, N. 8., offSt. Lawreno- Island, with 1100 libl*. Tf Ship Adeline (Tift*, Withingfu. from the Ochotsk Sea reports:— Fh>t made lbs !'■'* in Oohotak JoM la, lat. 54° 40, lone. 146= 00 ; got into S.U". B.y JoM M, and found the ice very heavy and a great deal of fog—whales scarce and wild. Took the Ar»t whale July 24 in Shun tar Bay: August 8, the last of the ice disappeared in Shantar Bay. This season, up to August 10, has been with us almost a continual fog ; theice has been much later than seasons previous, and have seen but very few whales, and those were very shy. Left for right whaling August 2fi | found a few in lat. 55 40, long. 161 ■ 40, and had considerable rugged weather; started for the 50th passagepassed through Sept. 23, short of provisions. Heard from the Braganza with 900 brls. Ijoet a boot-steerer named George Finis, a German, who was killed by a whale in Japan Sea May 4th. Burled a Hawaiian native in N.E. harbor, S.W. Bay. July 5, died of consumption, a native of Karotonga. Hkpokt of ship Maonolia.—We have had leas (food weather thai in any previous year, having had frequent gales and much fcijr. Have foundless Ice thanInst season. Saw hut few whales south of Cape East, and they were very shy, mostly going northward. Tho most whales that I have seen this season were in lat. 68° N., long. 170° tol"2 c from the25th of July to the 10th of Aug. Saw the last bowheart in lat. 68 '20 N., long. 162° 25 \V. Passed Cape East Sept. 14; struck and lost a whaleoff Gore's Island Sept. 20, and passed the Fox Islands Sept. 23. in long. 170 W. Have had good weather during the passage down. Took the N.E. trades strong in lat. 32° N., and anchored in HonoluluOct. 13. (Tjr Bark Oscar, Landers, reports—Saw nothing off shore ; cruised in S. W. and Shantar Bay. Took 1 right whale and 9 bowheads in Japan Seaup toAugust. Had light easterlywinds and Tog most of the time, no westerly winds to speak or. Saw plenty of heavy ice, and hut few whales. Left Shantar Bay Sept. 24, and came through 60th passage on the 20th. Had good wenther all the way down. Kept sight of the Hlllmau most of the way. The Hillman reports 150 brls the season CT Capt. Manchester, of Bhip Martha, from theOchotsk, reports aa lollows:—lnlat. 46° 22, long. 145°, saw plenty of right whalea. Fogs most of the time the fore part of the season. Light winda from first to last. Left the ground September 20. Struck a good number of whales, hut lost a large proportion of them. August 14, GeneralScott, Hunting, ¥. H., had 4 whales. CT Ship Bartholomew Oosnold, Clark, from the Arctic, reports—Experienced good weather during the early part of the season, in July much fog, good weather in August, but strong blows in September. Whales were scarce in the first of the season. Saw the most In August, from lat. 68° to 69°, and long. 173° to 174° 30. Left the Straits Sept. 16. With the exception of one lightgale, had good weather down, with northerly winds. Reports the Cleone, Simmons, with 700 brls. D" Ship California, West, reports—Aug 1. ship Cambria, Pease, 600 wh, 9000 bone, (6 whales) ; Robin Hood, McGinley, clean; 31st, Rosseau, Green, 200 wh; Sept. 6, Nile, Dcstin, clean ; Bth, Junior, Rowley, 1 whale. Saw but few whales, and they were very shy ; weather blowy, with much fog. Ship Lewis, Neil, reports—Cruised in the Arctic. Saw the first ice April 29, and had very bad weather during that month. During May aud the early part of June, had very talr weather, afterwards it waa altogether unfavorable. Whales were very scarce and shy. Saw the first bowhead July 6, about 30 miles S.W. of King's Island ; took the first next day near the same place. Took thelast whale August 8, in the Straits. Saw the most whaleaabout the 10th, off the Diomede Islands. May 4th and sth, was in a very heavy gale, which commenced from E.3.E. and veered round to N.N.E., causing a very bad sea. During the gale, there was a heavy fallof snow. Lay to about 24 hours under main spencer-, carried away some head gear and stove starboard boat. July 18, lost an anchorand 65 fathoms chain during a southerly gale. Left the Arctic Sept. 15, and came through the 72d passage on the 28th- Had pleasant weather on thepassage down. IT Ship St. George. Pease, from Ochotsk, reports—had calm and pleasant weather during the early part of the season, but in thelatter part had rugged, haay weather. Saw but few whales. Had very bad weather on the passage down. Reports the following vessels :—Sept. 16, MariaTheresa, Coop, 140 brlß ; 17th, L. C. Richmond. Hathaway, 50; Uncas, Luce, 260; Euphrates, Heath, 1000; Othello, Killmer, 750; South Boston, Randolph, 500. O* Ship George Washington, Brightman, from the Arctic, reports—Had very bad weather during the season. April 9, was in a heavy gale, which veered from the southward to the westward. Lost 3 boats with 6 davits, and all attached, except the sails and oars of one boat. Three days after, met with another gale which did considerable damage about the galley ; veered from N. to W. Saw very few whales this season. Came through the 72d passage Sept. 27, in companywith the Ocmnlgee. Had fineweather doWD. Brings no later report from the fleet. □r Ship George tr Susan. Jones,reports—ln February, disi covered the wreck of a merchant vessel on the B.E. point of Wishart's Reef, Caroline Islands. Nothing remained but the bow and head-gear, chains and anchors. She was a vessel of about 350 tons. Tookher head-pump and bell on board. Reports as follows:—Sept. 20, Majestic, Chester, 135 brls; 23d, Phoenix, Hempstead, 450 ; 25th, Ontario, Foster, 250, and boiling. Xy Bark Dromo, Cole, reports—Cruised in the Eastern, Japan and Ochotsk Seas. In the first two, had very boisterous weather ; in the Oohotsk, had thick fogs and a heavy, troubleaome sea the fog was more dense than he ever knew it to be before. At times, met withwith much ice. Whales were scarce and extremely wild. With the exception of one light, 3.E. gale, had beautiful weather on the passage down. Bark Cora/, Bisson, reports—Cruised In Shantar, 8. W. and r Reports of Whaleships. Report of ship Rapid. Capt. Drew furnishes us with the following account of a series of disastersrarely surpassed in one season's cruise :—" While the ship Rapid was laying tfami on the harbor of Guam, on the night of March 24, about 8 o'clock, she waa discovered to be on fire. It burnt very rapidly, the names breaking out at the forward hatch, and the smoke being very dense, it was impossi- < ble to get at the lire. The hatei.es were closed and covered with wet blankets and bedding ; fourholes were then cut in the deck, and water forced into thehold. At 7 o'clock in the morning the pilot came on board and took the ship into port. The ship had then some live feet of water, but not being able to extinguish the fire, three two-inch auger holes were bored below the water line on the starboard side, and the ship soon had nine feet of water in the hold. The hatches were then taken off, and men sent below with buckets of water, put out the fire. It was found to be to the lower hold abaft the fore hatch, and had been kindled with a barrel or pitch and old shooking, both of whichhad been taken from betweer decks, as the pitch had been stowed there the day previous. The ship was pumped and baled out in thirteen hours. The lower deck beams, cariine and ceiling were badly charred, and the foremast burnt some. No proof could be found against any of the crew, although two of the crew are suspected of being the incendiaries. On the 26th June,while trying to make a harbor during a N.E. gale, under double-reefed topsail and fore topmast staysail, steering and dodging the ice, which waa thickand heavy, a strong current round the point set the ship on to a sunken rock, which she struck very hard. She was fast nearly six hours, having at low tide only Aye inches of water under her bows, and five fathoms under the stern. On rise of the tide, made sail into the harbor, and came to anchor with 42 inches of water in the hold ; in five hours pumping freed the ship; we found that she was making 15 inches of water per hour; kept the pumps almost constantly going; made a box-pump, and after much trouble in getting clear of the ice, sailed for Ayan, where we arrived on the 6th of July, and warped into the inner harbor. There being no facilities to heave down the ship, and as it was not prudent to start while she was leakingat the rate of 36,000 to 38,000 strokes in 24 hours, we discharged the cargo and hauled the ship up on the beach at low water. Found the false keel was gone, about 20 feet stem and keel badly split and chafed to pieces, copperand sheathing gone from the keel, say from 10 to 12 feet, gariward streaks open on both sides an far as the keel was split. We went to work on the repairs by digging under the keel—a difficult operation with unsuitable tools, and one tide in 24 hours—and succeeded in building a box over the scar, with tared blankets and pine plank. On the 21st of July we hauled tne ship off to an anchorage, and found her comparatively tight; re-loaded and sailed July 31. Steered to the S.E., and fell in with thick fogs and N.E. gales ; saw whales between the main and Sugar l*>af Island. Came to anchor 7th August; Ht slack water, took the anchors again and stood to theNorth ; made the heads of N.E. harbor, went in and let go the best bower; before the ship brought up, parted the chain, and lost 48 fathoms and the anchor. Thinking it not prudent to cruise where we were obliged occasionally to anchor, got under way and went to the eastward. In a dense fog, while the crew were aloft reducing sail, came in contact with bark Jeannettc, Winslow, carried away his fly jib-boom,swunground on his starboard side, taking his starboardbow boat we suppose, from thecracking noise heard ; lost fly-jib and rent the foresail.'' £T Snip Onward left Sandwich Islands March 28th, had a pleasant passage up to the Kurile Islands, passed through the 48 passage on the 26th of April ; saw the first ice on the 27th, In lat. 61° N., long. 160° E., where we entered the ice and worked through to the lat. of 66° 20, and long, of 144° 8., where we saw our first whale on the 9th of May ; found the ice compactand heavy off JonasIsland, which lasted until the28th rugged of June ; the weather up to this time was unusually with fog and rain most of the time, and a number vt strong gales shy whales and those and from N. E. and East, found a few hard to catch. We sustained do damages of any consequence sheathing. Took our more than the Ices of some copper and first whaleoffshore on the 11th of May, and the last on the Bth Bay, From Into the thence went of June—making five in all. where wo arrived on the Ist of July; found the Ice in the Bay compact and heavy, which lasted up to the 10thof August. Theweather in the Bays has been unusually rugged this year,worse than I ever experienced it before, thick fog andrain with frequent N. K. gales and very few whalesand those very wild. The ships as a generalthing have done very poorly, owing to theunusual amount of bad weather, which also has caused the loss of a greatnumberof anchors and chains,and other damages, such as ships coming in collision, etc., etc. Therehas also been some loss of life—the Levi Btarbuck lost third officer and a whole boat's crew, while laying by a whale In a N. K. gale In South West Bay. We lea Rhantar Bay on the 16th of Sept., Ayan on the 16th; crossed the right whale ground with fine pleasant weather, saw no whales, saw several ships spoke the Phoenix, of N. U, 450 bbls. this season-, reported the right whale fleetas not doing much; came through the 60 passage on the 20th of Sept., with fine, pleasant weather; had a fair passage down to Lahaina, light winds and a heavy 8. R. swell; arrived at Lahalna Oct. 12th, Honolulu 13th. I had on board Mary, and boy. as passengers, Capt Kidridge of the George h Wm. H- Allen -, 1860. * , = ; = The brat of the Kenton, had vvtj bad weather ami much ice. Sawnumbers of whales, but wry wild. Took the first whale on the 30th of May, and the last one 24th August. On the the passage to the Islands*,had a succession of gales from south to west. Bark Helen Snou\ Nye. (at Lahalna,) from the Ochotsk, reports—July 1, E. I. Mason, Smith, 180 brls ; Sept. 15, Oipsey, Mauter. 300 ; Roman. Dehart, 3 whales. Bark Emerald* Pierce, from Bristol Bay, reports—Met with thick, fogiry weather during the early part of the season. During the middlepart, hod good weather, but light winds. Rugged weather during the latter part. Whales were very scarce and wild. Took 1 sperm whale and 1 right whaleoff Sitka, and 1 right whale in Bristol Bay. Left the groundSept. 22. On the passage down had good weather to lat. 41 ° Oct. 6 and 7, had a heavy gale from the southward, veering to the westward—sustained no damage. Ship Ormu/i/e**, flreen, from the Arctic, reports—Weather had on the ground nearly the whole season. Whales extremely scarce. Had good weather on the passage down. rtX Ship Florida, Capt. Fish, from the Arctic, experienced very bad weather nearly the whole season, gales were more frequent than in past years. Met with much heavy ice. Saw quite a number of whales from the middleof July to the20th of August. Had part of the cutwater carried away by the Ice, since which she has leaked more of less, but nut badly. Left the Straits Sept. 19, and. with the exception of one light gale, had a very pleasant passage. Xy Capt. Harding, of ship Carolina, reports as follows:— Cruised in the Japan and Ochotsk Seas. Experienced much bad weather, and met with fogs much more frequently than whaleß. Came through the 60thpassage Sept. 28, in company with the Omega, Whalon, with 60 bbls. On thepassage down, had strong gales from NW to SVV. The heaviest blow was In long. IG7 ° and continued about 10or 12 hours. Was lat. 40 7 days to the meridian, and 20 days to this port. Iv lat. 30 c long. 160 7,passed a brig, supposed to be English,steeringby the wind, heading NNW. Ship Marcia, Billings, last from Arctic, reports—Cruised during the early part ot the Beason in the Anadir Sea, where she met with plenty ofice. Saw no ice thelatter partof the season. Had very ragged father and much fog on both grounds. Whales were tame, nkrery scarce. Saw the most in the Arctic Went into the Arctic Adf. 14, but did not cruise much. Left again Sept. 21. Had fineweather and strong winds on thepassage down. Bark Tt mpest. Fish, last from St. Paul's Island, reports— Cruised principally on Kodiak and off Sitka. Experienced very bad weather, and, during the early part of the season, much fop. Whales were scarce and wild. Was on the ground from the first of May to Oct. 7. Had good weather on the passage down. Reports, Oct. 1, Cynthia, Lowe, 2 whalea; 2, Robert Edwards, Wood, 2 whales ; 8, Moctezuma, Tinker, 7 whales. Ship America, Bryant, from Arctic, and Bristol Bay, reports —Met with a succession of gales roost or the season. In March, lost 2 boats. Whales were very scarce, saw the moat in the Arctic, from the 6th to 16th of July; very fewafterwards. Left theArctic early in September. With the exception of the first week, hod good weather in Bristol Bay. Saw whales there only twice ; the first time, the weather was too rugged to chase them; thesecond, lowered, but, as it was dark soon after, had to give up the pursuit. Left the ground Sept. 26. Had very good weatherdown. O" Ship Ocean, Clark, reports—Came through the 72d passage September 29, in company with the Massssoltt, Isabella, Emerald and Paulina. Report!, Sept. 29, Isabella, Tucker, 120 brlshumpback; Arab, Grinned, 600 ; Moctezuma, Tinker, 900 ; Robert Edwards, Wood, 260; Cynthia, Lowe, 200; Henry Kneeland, Kelly, 200 ; Electra, Brown, 60 sp ; Nimrod, Howes 1 whale. Ship Rebecca Simms , Hawes, last from the Ochotsk, reports —Cruised in the Arctic during the first of the season, with mild, pleasant weather. In the Ochotsk, had pleasant weather in June, but blowsand fogs iv July and August. During the first named month, saw plenty of whales, none In the latter two. Left the ground Sept. 28, in company with theCarolina and Omega. Fine weather on thepassage. Reports, Sept. 19, Caliao Fuller, 600 bbls. Bark J. D. Thompxon, Crosby, reports—Cruisedon Kodlack and in Kamschatka Sea. Had good weather most of the time. Saw quite a number of whales at times, but found them uncommonly wild and hard to catch. Left the ground Oct. 8, in company with the Moctezuma. Very good weatherdown. Bark Robert Morriaon, Tlltoo, from the Ochotsk, reports— Met with unfavorableweather during the early part of the season. Themiddleof the season was much I etter; but the latter part was rugged, with frequent gales. Whales were scarce. Encountered one severe gale, on thepassage down, Oct. 6, wind from NE, veering to NW, stove two boats, but sustained no other damage. ET Ship Quttav, Gilles, from Ochotsk, reports—Whales were very scarce and shy, and weather moderate most of the seation. In August, bad much wind, fog and rain. Aug.4, lost an anchor in a N.E. gale while In B.W. Bay. In the same Bay, three days afterwards, lost two anchors in a heavy gale from the N.E. Left the Kurile Islands Sept. 21; had good weather down. The Marengo had taken 8 large whales off the Kurile Islands. Ship fVinttow, Couperi, reports—Cruised in the Ochotsk. Had bad, foggy weather, and saw but few whales. Had strong breezes on the passage down. Bark Navy, Sarveut, last from Fox Island, reports—Plenty of fog and ice, but few whales. Fine weather and pleasant, easterly winds on the passage down. No later report from the fleet. IX7 The Am whaleship Ve»per, and the Russian whaleship Jmoor, came In contact while cruising offNagasaki, Japan, in April last, and were both compelled to enter that port and repair. tET Ship Republik. Seyer, from the Arctic, reports—Found whales very scarce. Had rugged weather during the season, but a pleasant passage down, with the exception ofa gale from 5.8.W., Oct. 9, which continued about 10 hours—sustained no Mercury Bay* - ° , , injury. CT Bark Jirek Swift, Earl, reports :—Weather In Arctic generally good till Septemljer, with whales abundant, but very abj. ay Capt.Kelly, of bark Harmony, 18 days irom Bristol Bay, reports heavy weather and few whales. Good weather on the passage down � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1860) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1860.11.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860.11.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/d4616ff9ac4aea79603e9e22776d66b1.pdf 521f630b2417da28b68a645f9cd850f9 PDF Text Text FRIEND THE Sr. 12.} HONOLULU, DECEMBER 1. 1860. CONTENTS For December, 1800. will have these finished, I will deliver cents, which will be the amount ofmy subscription for the Friend, and when the whaling fleet loaves, I will deliver you three similar bunches, to pay for any other reading matter you may have to spare. lam highly pleased with the Friend, which I think is as well edited as any paper I have seen." * * "P. S.—l will commence taking the Friend Ist January, 1861." $* Series, M. I, Hod or Volume XVII., Short JSditlorlals, letter to Shipowner), Ac, Missionary Correspondence Makawao Church, Kitractafroiu Report of 11. S. 11. Society Rev. C. Y. anthony'i Remarks, Capt. I'nty'B Passages, Gold and Poetry The Concert The Ocean Burial, Weather and Winds of Apaiang Ship News, Deaths, fee, &c ) think you Pins. 8» 89 90 91 91 92 92 92 93 93 94 94 »3, 96 THE FRIEND, DECEMBER 1. 1800. End of Volume XVII. This number closes another volume of The Friend. Contributors to its columns, and for its pecuniary support, will please accept our sincere thanks. Those who have read our paper and done nothing whatever for its support, we shall leave to their own reflections, hoping, however, that during the coming year they mayfind something in the columns of the Friend, which may lead their minds in an opposite direction. We are frequently receiving testimonials that our little sheet is doing some good. It is encouraging to learn that when ships meet at sea, the question is asked, " Haveyou any Friends ?" And when vessels visit remote islands of the Pacific, the solitary resident eagerly inquires for the Friend. Encouraged by past success, we shall endeavor to keep steadily forward in the even tenor of our way, during the coming year. The following will show that our prospects are good. A New Subscriber Paying in Advance.— Newspaper publishers often boast of their success when commencing a new volume, if a long list of new subscribers enroll their names. But we defy the world to produce a subscriber more worthy of newspaper immortality, than one who has forwarded us his name, and had he not marked his letter " confidential," our readers should be made acquainted with his name and residence. We met the man at tho door of our sanctum, unloading from his pack-horse two very nice bunches of Chinese bananas. On leaving he passed over a letter, from which we quote as follows: " You will herewith receive two bunches of Chinese bananas. Such bunches 1 sell for 62J cents each About the time I you a large bunch worth 75 89 {©Ifc Series, M. 17. Naval.H. B. M.'s Steamer Hecale, arrived here on the 27th November, forty-three days from Valparaiso. She left England on the 28th of Jane, and touched at Madeira, St. Vincent, Rio and Strait* of Magellan, arriving ot Valparaiso on the 2d of Oct. During the passage from the latter port, she has been only three days under steam. She will sail again in a few days for Victoria, where she is to relieve the steamer Plumper, which has been ordered home. The following It a list of the officers of the Hecate : 11. Hasklns—Commander. P. S. Hankin—Lieutenant. K. W. Warren— Thos.Pounds—Master. John L. Gabriell—Surgeon. AlbertLett— Paymaster. Chas. Wright—Chief Engineer. Win. 11. Hell— Assistant Surgeon. Barclay Cary—Assistant Paymaster. S. C. Britell, ) W. C. Morton, \ Assistant Engineer. Wm. Lewis. ) Chas. Warn—Gunner. A. Sixth Anniversary of H.S. Home Society.— The Anniversary exercises were held at the Bethel, Monday evening, Nov. 26th. S. N. Castle, Esq., presiding. Prayer was offered by Rev. E. Corwin. The Treasurer, S. R. Bishop, read his report, which will be found in another column. The Chairman of Executive Committee, read the Annual Report, extracts from which we publish. TheRev. C. T. Mills made some interesting remarks, which were followed by an address from theRev. C. Y. Anthony, Pastor of the Methodist Church, which we publish in another column. Capt. Kelley made some interesting remarks. The following Officers were chosen i President,—B. N. Castle. Vice President,—Vf. A. Aldrich. Secretary,—Dr. J. Mott Smith. Treasurer,—C. R. Bishop. Ex. Com. Messrs. Damon, Austinand Holdsworth. At a meeting of the Trustees held on Tuesday, a resolution was adopted, that a collection be taken up in each of the churches on Sabbath morning next, — for the purpose of paying off the debt. Those who prefer, oan hand their " mites" to the Treasurer. A Debtor.—Editorial life at the Sandwich Islands, is diversified with occasional incidents, worthy of being placed upon record. A well dressed person entered our ofliee, und handed us $5, accompanying the act with the remark, " I am your debtor, having for years read your paper, but never given any thing for its support." We solicited his name, but he positively declined giving it, merely adding, " I am your debtor." The London Illustrated News says that the Rev. John Coleridge Patteson. son of Mr. Justice Patteson, has been nominated Bishop of the Islands of the Pacific, acting under the direction of the Bishop of New Zealand. He will exercise episcopal supervision over seventy or eighty islands of the toe Pacific, not under .1. Sparks— hoatswain. Garden— ** J. Bowman—Carpenter. J. Fair for tue Queen's Hospital.—The success of this projoct is very gratifying. The arrangements appeared to be very judicious and appropriate. We do not suppose any ore imagined that the receipts would have exceeded a thousand dollars ; hence the agreeable surprise, when informed that they amounted to $1617. This contribution to the funds of the Hospital is very timely, as the Trustees arc now fitting up the New Hospital building. The new edifice is very imposing and handsome, and when the adjoining grounds arc laid out, the whole affair will be highly creditable to tho taste of tho architect, Mr. Ucuck, and the generosity of the Honolulu public. Spauldino's Glue.—Was there ever anything like it? Its usesure manifold, so the (tapers gay; but we actually sow a lady mending her silk dress by its application ! And wo have heard of a surgeon who repaired the broken log of a turkey with the same ! It may be procured at Dr. Hoffmann's Drug Store. A Substitute for Butter.—When butter is fifty cents per pound, a good housekeeper will ask, " What is there for a substitute?" We answer, " Titcomb's Syrup." Just try it, as you may easily do by purchasing a small keg at Capt. Snow's. Honolulu subscribers will please pay on presentation of their bill by the carrier. No bills for 1860.have been presented. �90 THE FRIEND, DECEMBER, LETTER To Shipowners, Captains, Officers, Seamen, and all interested in Vessel* visiting the Pacific Ocean. Dear Sms:—Suffer us, the Missionaries of the Micronesia Mission, to come to you with a plea for help in the great work in which we are engaged. In this you can render us very important aid by suppressing that gross licentiousness, the practice of which is so common on very many of the vessels which touch at our several islands. We plead for your aid, in view of the preservation of the native population of these islands. You are not aware, perhaps, how vast has been the ruin, in consequence of this wickedness, to some of the islands of Micronesia, and of contiguous seas. It has, we believe, been more injudicious, more destructive than cannibalism, infanticide—than civil wars, or than some of the epidemics which have swept over them ; for here has been planted a virus not only in individual systems, but, on some islands, among the mass of the people, which though slowly, yet most assuredly, is doing its sad work. It seals up the fountains of life and death and desolation reigns. Much of the decrease of population on the Sandwich Islands, and on many of the South Sea Islands, has, without a doubt, been in consequence of that foul disease which the early discoverers of these islands planted in the systems, individual and social, of the unsuspecting natives. It is this evil which, at this very day, most affects Ponape, (Ascension Island, Pacific Ocean.) There is but the shadow for hope that her population can sustain its own, if they do not all, in half a century's time, pass away. And on beautiful Kusaie, or Strong's Island—oh! we weep as we write it—the work of destruction has been most fearful. The Missionary there stationed finds a fearful annual decrease. This island, when discovered in 1804, possessed a population of from three to five thousand;—less than eight hundred now remain! and the fact cannot be questioned, that this rapid depopulation is the result, to a very great extent, of this very wickedness of which we speak. This wickedness still continues. Not a few ships enter the harbors of our islands to recruit. In many an instance the bid is made for women—the vessel is soon supplied—and for the few days or weeks she may lie there, lust reigns. Now, add to the wickedness of this vessel tenfold, and what must be the result, we ask you, upon our native population? Over some of the Gilbert and Marshall Islands the stream of death and destruction has already begun to roll. We plead with you in behalf of the 50,000 heathen of these islands, to aid in arresting its progress. We plead for your assistance still further : This wickedness interferes most sadly with our missionary work. You can hardly know what an obstacle it has cast in our way. Creating as it has such a large demand for native women and native girls, our schools have been at times quite broken up, our Sabbath congregations have been taken from us, and our missionary work been all disarranged. Must we have the prejudices of a heathen 1860. people not only to contend with, but this foreign wickedness ? It tasks all our powers to elevate a people from the moral darkness in which for ages they have enveloped themselves ; but must our work be retarded also by this evil from abroad ? You surely cannot but feel that the existence of such an evil must anywhere be a barrier to the progress of religion and virtue. But how much more must it be so in a heathen land, among such people, where among themselves virtue is hardly known, and too where love of gain will lead them to part with all they possess to secure the little they can. We ask for what we do in view of the worth and beauty of virtue. The plague spot is loathsome, and he is abhorred who is smitten with it; but how much more loathsome is this public prostitution of so many ships, from forecastle to cabin ! There are those to whom in your eyes virtue lends much beauty—to your mothers, your sisters, your wives, and other dear ones, it gives a worth inestimable. How would you weep as a beloved sister should be led astray! What scalding tears would gush from your eyes were you to see your parental home the rendezvous of shameless harlots, your own beloved mother the leader of them all ? But if, in these dear ones, virtue possesses such a beauty and worth, may we not expect it will be sufficiently attractive to you in all climes, among all people, leading you at least to exert, as far as you can, an influence which should beget there the same beauty and moral excellency ? And we plead with you as we do by the worth of these immortal souls. Ah, yes, these heathen souls are immortal. True, brutes they live, " Like Like brutes they die," but such is not their end. As dark as are their minds, as wicked as are their hearts, their sins are not the sins of a brute, a dumb, irrational animal. Well for them would it be were it so, or were they innocent. Like us, they possess souls, and like us by God will they be judged. And shall now a single heathen soul have its gloom in the other world at all increased by any want of effort on your part ? With many of you, dear sirs, we feel constrained to plead for what we do, by the worth of your own souls, and by the great day of final reckoning. ye know, that no whoremonger, nor " Thisperson, unclean hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God." " Whoremongers and adulterers God will judge." "The fearful, and murderers, and whoremongers shall have their part in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone ; without are whoremongers, and murderers, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie." Will such of you as cannot deny your participation in this sin dare the vengeance of God by continuing in or countenancing it? And think not that this sin is not seen by Him among these benighted islands. Here, as in all places, "all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him with whom we have death in so many instances, unless you shall seek for measures that your vessels may, in some sense, become almoners of mercy to these benighted islanders—not scourges, not destroyers ? Can a man knowingly own shares in a piratical or slave-stealing ship, and not be implicated in the sin of that vessel ? Can you fit out your ships and send them to cruise among these islands, knowing so well as you do how extensively this wickedness is carried on, without doing all in your power to suppress it? Can you as stockholders be absolved from participation in this guilt, except by earnest and decided endeavors to suppress it? And to you, captains, we appeal, since we feel that you, more than any others, are responsible for the permission of shipboard licentiousness. When you lay off and on our islands, or enter the harbors, it is as you say whether women shall be allowed aboard. You are the commander. Your word is absolute law. But speak with that authority you use when your ship is battling with a storm, and your decks are stainless. We know well the apology often urged— that the thing must be done in order to secure your supplies, and to keep your men contented. But we know, however, that there are many captains (to whom be all commendation) who do get their supplies without allowing the evil; and from our knowledge of native character, we know that the thing is wholly unnecessary. Again, then, we repeat it, it is, or is not, according as you shall say. We beg of you to suppress it, to forbid it on your own ships, and to lend your influence in removing it from others, and in banishing licentiousness in all its forms from these islands. And to you, officers and seamen, we appeal. Remember that shipowners and captains may forbid the open practice of this sin on their ships, but without your hearty co-operation the dreadful effects will be but partially removed. We wish all whom we have addressed to feel that this appeal has been made with no other feelings than those of the kindest towards yourselves. We could not witness the evil longer without thus pleading with you. We have felt it to be our duty. With many of you as captains and officers and seamen, we are more or less acquainted. You who are captains have often bestowed favors, either in the gift of some valuable article, or have brought us our goods and mails—all as exhibiting your kind feelings towards us. And this kindness we have ever appreciated, and for it would be ever,grateful. We love you all, and desire your temporal and eternal welfare. But then we wish you all to feel that all your kind favors to us, and our good wishes to yourselves, must not seal our lips or chain our pens from seeking to enlist your conscience, sympathies, and assistance against this sin. Did it do so, we should be most recreant to our duty to these natives, to yourselves, and to our Master. We stand here as the friends of these benighted ones. Were there a pestilence raging, cutting to do." down one and other, and threatening to desTo owners of vessels we appeal. Can you troy all the population —and did we possess allow your ships to sail these seas, bringing means to check it, and yet used them not, to you great wealth, but to these islanders but let tho disease rage, would you not call �91 THE FRIEND, DECEMBER, 1860. us hypocritial, heartless missionaries. And shall we not lift up our voices against the pestilence of which we have been speaking? We are, dear sirs, Very truly yours, E. T. Doane, A. A. Sturges, B. G. Snow, L. H. Gulick, E. P. Roberts, Hiram Bingham, jr. Missionary Correspondence. Ebon, August 9, 1860. Rev. S. C. Damon— Dear Sir: —We are glad to hail you once more from Ebon. The Morning Star arrived here July 4th—day of hallowed associations—delivered us our Friends and mail. And as in a few days we are looking for her from the west, bound Honoluluwards, we will send you our word of good cheer and friendly greeting. You will be anxious to hear how the past year has been with us. We answer—it has been one of trial and of joy. The little invalid we had with us the fore part of last year has left us for his higher, better and holier home in heaven. You remember the sickness of our second son, S. W. Wood. As the M. S. left us last year, taking away our beloved physician," we thought the little invalid would outgrow his sickness—scrofula, or tuberculous formation on the brain—but were deceived. From some slightly exciting causes, he was taken again suddenly, March 24, and on the 25th fell asleep in death. His departure was sudden. And we wept over it, but in the strong consolation that it was well with the child. Our dear friends, Dr. and T. Gulick were ready with all their " aid and sympathy to comfort. They helped us make the little house for the dead one, and lay him in it. And little Wattie and Fanny and Katy came with sweet flowers and green leaves and strewed them over the helpless form of theirlittle Ebon cousin; and then, after some consoling thoughts from our good brother, the Doctor, on the doctrine of the resurrection, we closed the door of that little house, with its precious form and sweet flowers and green leaves, all soon to wither and moulder away to their mother earth, and bore it away to the grave justaround the corner of our house, in the garden. We felt as though we wanted it near, that we might keep it sacred from any of our evilly-disposed natives. Its little spirit, we felt, would be a messenger of mercy, and we wanted the little form near. No bitter tears for thee be shed, " Blossom of being seen and gone ! " With flowers alone we strew thy bed, O blessed departed one— Whose alt of life a rosy ray, Blush'd into dawn and passed away Oh ! hadst thou still on earth remained, Vision ofbeauty, fair as bright ! How soon thy brightness had been stained With passion or with grief! Now not a sullying breath can rise To dim thy glory in the skies." The death of this dear one has been our trial. Our joy has been as deep. A little daughter has taken the place of that son. And we have been all immersed in our missionary work. During every Sabbath of the year— save the one on which our dear one died— we have preached; have had congregations varying from fifty to two hundred and fifty. And we have been heard with respectful attention; some of our meetings have been enlivened by occasional episodes. At times when I have been pressing home the duty of loving the blessed Savior, and the Father of us all, some chief has called out, "that they did"—"there was but one word between us, they did as we taught." I had 'to tell them they were mistaken—they knew not their own hearts. We have closed our meetings with a Sabbath school of some thirty or forty children. After the morning service, have sailed to another islet north of Ebon—have met a congregation varying from fifty to seventy-five ; and here too have had a Sabbath School of thirty children. During the week, the fore part of the year, we were getting up our primer, a copy of which I send you—all done by our own missionary hands; and also our hymns and translations of some of the Gospels; we have also made, or partly prepared, a Reader of Scripture Lessons and a small Catechism. Some three or four months since we made an attempt to revive our day-school, which now numbers thirty scholars—children, young persons, men and women, and some young married persons. We feel our scholars are making progress in reading and slatewriting, and reciting from a large mural map. We sing too a little—and we hope to raise up some fine singers in time. Our school, we trust, will now get such an impetus that no obstacle will again stop it. We mean, God blessing our labors, to keep it agoing till some portion of this people become a Biblereading people. And we hope the present day-school of Ebon, kept some two and a half hours each day, is only the beginning of greater things for these Marshall Islanders— only the first life pulsations of that larger system of instruction, the academy or the college. We trust, at least, the school-door, and so too the church-door, will never be closed from this time forth on Ebon. These are some of the duties to which we have given ourselves. And I need not say how delightful they have been—l at least have never found purer joy in my short life. Our island has been the scene of some activity in oil-making, and some eight separate ships have touched at our island; the most have lain by for a day or so getting cocoanuts and other trade from the natives. December 24, 1860, ship Chandler Price, Holcomb, took two whales near by us, making some eighty barrels; April 22, 1860, ship Marengo, F. A. Wells, 8 months from home via New Zealand, had 400 wh and 300 sp, bound north to Japan Seas. January 22, to the work with a right good will, and the result is, a fine building already enclosed, with many hands and cheerful hearts zealously at work, hoping to get it completed before the rainy season. Had not Mr. Sayer taken the matter in hand just when and as he did, the work would have fallen through. All praise is due to him for not only taking the decisive step so promptly, but he is also giving up his whole time and attention to it. Again the sum subscribed is somewhere between $700 and $800—quite insufficient for the building being erected—but considerable labor hasbeen given, and more it is hoped will be, otherwise such a neat, pretty building could not be put up, as it bids fair to be. A liberal subscription has been obtained from all but two or three who have been solicited—in fact many who have never been seen at pub lie worship in Makawao, have given beyond all expectation, and quite up to their means, besides many of them say if you are pilikia, coming short of funds in"the end, we will give a little more labor." The pride and interest that is felt by that class ofpeople is a matter ofrejoicing, as it will be pretty sure to bring them out to listen to the Gospel truths, when other means adopted heretofore have failed, and it is to be hoped this is but the beginning of a new era about to dawn upon us. Respectfully yours, A PERSON ON THE SPOT. Idea of a Ship.—A ship is the most ingenious and mighty fabric which human hands have ever wrought. Nothing else is half so strong, neither pyramids, nor temples, nor cathedrals of stone, which, before printing, gave opportunity for the human heart to express itself, gave forth the thoughts, and the sublimest feelings and aspirations of the greatest thinkers. There is not one of these things that does not easily fall to pieces. They can be moved by earthquakes as easily as the seed globe of a dandelion by winds that puff at it. But a ship caught by the winds, and tossed about like a ball is unharmed. It is smitten and whirled. It is rocked on waves as a cradle is rocked by a mother's foot. It rears up like a frightened steed. It plunges again like a war horse in battle. But though winds chase it, and storms reach out black hands after it, and waves forever beat it, and it must needs roll and plunge, it seeks its centre again, and comes upright the moment the airy hands let go. Henry Ward Beecher. — Capt. and Mrs. Grinnell called, and for their Hon. Thos. F. Marshall, ofKentucky, kindness to us they have our prayers. * a lecture on temperance in this city, on gave Yours truly, Doane. E. T. Wednesday lost, and at the close signed the total abstinence pledge.—Poughkeepsie Eagle. [Correspondence of theFriend. We are rejoiced to hear it. He could not Mr. Editor :—ln your last Friend appear- have adduced a more impressive illustration ed a short notice relative to the foreign of the ravages of " king Alcohol" than is church at Makawao in process of erection; furnished in his own person. He presents as an error or two occurred in the notice, I an example of one of the brightest intellects write to correct them, believing you are anx- in the land debauched by drink. Twenty five years ago the first orator in Congress, we ious to give credit to whom credit is due. Firstly, credit is due to Cant. Hobron for saw him recently riding through our streets starting the enterprise, a number of months a sot. Standing on the threshold of a brilsince, when meeting with some discourage- liant career, he sacrificed fame to appetite, ments, the matter "came to a stand still." and made shipwreck of fortune and manhood. A few weeks ago Mr. N. F. Sayer nobly and God grant that he may have strength to lire energetically came forward, putting his hands up to his newlyformed resolution, UticaHer. * — �92 THE FRIEND, DECEMBER, 1860. from the Sixth Annual Report joke in the tailor'sremark, that" Mother Thrum must be separated from the means of grace to manages sailors better than a regiment of con- a great degree. Pulpit instruction, so necessary of tke Hon. Sailor's Home Society. •tables." to theedification of the soul inreligious progress, It is worthy of special remark, that among the must be to a great extent lost during his entire The rapid flight of another year reminds us that the friends and patrons ofthe Sailor's Home boarders and others resorting to the Home, the sea life. The society of friends, of wife, and will expect a report ot the Trustees, to whom has most uniform sobriety, regularity and respect- children, in his native land, he must exchange been committed the interests of the institution. ability has been manifest. A private boarding for that of strangers, in more uncongenial climes. The Board of Trustees imposes the duty of draw- house would not have been kept more quiet and For these sacrifices, at least to the virtuous, ing up this report upon the Executive Commit- orderly. The Chairman of the Executive Com- no earthly rewards can compensate. Wo can tee. In presenting our report, we deem that it mittee can speak with confidence and intelligence only hope to mitigate. Every commercial port will not be altogether uninteresting or inappro- upon this and other topics connected with the in Christendom, should have a neat and comfortpriate, to refer to the object for which this So- Home, for he has daily visited the establishment, able Bethel, where the sailor shall always find a ciety was originally organized. In doing this, and is thoroughly conversant with the cntiro hearty welcome, nor that alone, no church is too we may be able to ascertain what progress has management. Saml. C. Dahok, good for him, every church should open its door lieen made, and whether we have in any respect .1. T. Wateruoisk, and invite him to enter. Shame upon the man 11. .1. 11. HOLDSWOKTII, accomplished the object which we had in view, who spurns from his presence the one to whom when the Sailor's Home enterprise was underIZrenttire Coiiinnttn. he is most indebted for his apparent superiority. taken. And then we ought to have in every port, in a On the 20th of November, 1854, our Constituby Rev. C. Y. Anthony, at the convenient and conspicuous place, a Sailor's R e m a r k s tion wus adopted, the 2d Article of which reads Home. Home—that's the word !—and it ought Sailor's Home Anniversary. as follows: "The object of this Society shall to be made a home, just so far as it can be made be to improve tho social, moral and religious An enterprise, for tho comfort and protection by Btrangers. Free from all manner of temptacondition of seamen resorting to this port, by of seamen, such as that which calls us together tion, it ought to be a place where parental counpromoting the establishment and maintenance to-night, ought not to be considered as a work of sel, intellectual instruction, and human sympaof a Home, of good character, from which all Christian benovolenco—it is but discharging an thy and kindness can alwuys be obtained. Sointoxicating liquors (hull be excluded, and in honest duty—merely meeting the demands of ciety should give him enough to enable him to Bueh other ways as shull be deemed proper.'' justice. pay his way at such a place, or give him his In order to secure a suitablesito for the Home, Society ought to consider itself as a kind of tare free. application was made to his Majesty's Govern- joint stock association, by which a certain amount Now is this doing one whit too much ? And ment, and tho site upon which the Home now of labor is to be performed, and a certain amount is it not because this much has not been done, atands was granted upon the following con- of benefits reaped. The law that should regulate that the sailor's profession at the present time ditions, expressed in a resolution of the King's the distribution of benefits, requires that every occupies morally and socially 80 low a position ? Privy Council man receive according to the amount of stock, or It is a source of gratification, that men are beResolved, That the petition for a lot of which, in political economy, means the same ginning to awake to a sense of their duty upon land for a Sailor's Home bo granted, provided it thing, the amount of labor he contributes to- this subject. It is pleasing to know that here shall be a rule established it such Home and wards tho accomplishment of the desired end. in the isles of the ocean the seaman has a church, strictly enforced, that no intoxicating liquors The relative importance of the labor ho contri- comfortable and well suited to his wants, und shall be drank on the premises no women of butes Bhould also affect his receipts, for all neces- that near it stands his temporary Home, well lowd character admitted no gambling allowed, sary labor is not cquully important. lie should finished, and well furnished, and what is better, or any other disorder tolerated." also be rewarded for any difficulty, hardships and well conducted. Some have been trying to do the view object in Such was and such tho con- danyer to which he bo exposed in the per- their duty in thisrespect,—it is to bo feared that ditions imposed, when the Trustee* entered upon formance of his duty.mayWhatever sacrifice a par- but few of those who are justly under obligation the experiment of establishing a Sailor's Home in ticular calling may require, seciety should com- to do so, have helped. The managers of the enHonolulu. It now becomes ug to inquire, pensate so far as lies in its power. The least terprise have a right to be bold in their demands whether the object has been secured and the con- that can in justice be awarded to calling, upon the public for assistance. We support or ditions complied with. Respecting tho latter is a competent support and a home. any tolerate professions and occupations which are ocIf any point, we would remark, that not u whisper has cupation deserve not this, it ought not to be en- both useless and injurious, let us not contract been heard from tho Government, that the Trus- couraged, much less supported by an enlightened tho additional guilt of neglecting those who tees have not fully performed their part of the society. are really of the greatest service to the world. obligation voluntarily assumed, but bos the Homo In the light of these self-evident truths, what Let us return unto them some little portion of the accomplished object aimed at, and for which do seamen justly deserve at the hands of society? tho benefits their labors so richly merit. an appeal for funds was made to the publio ? That their work is necessary, no one will quesit If has not, then the experiment has been a tion, but we are apt to lose sight of its importPassages Made by Capt. John "Paty, failure, and any additional appeal for funds to ance. Take from us the comforts, not to say BETWEEN SAN FRANCISCO AND THE HAW. ISLANDS. carry it forward would l)e out of place, if not luxuries, which the sailor has brought us, and Ilame of Vessels. ¥ears. x Trips downright dishonesty. We are very far from how vastly our enjoyments would be curtailed Sen Clarion, 1887 1 gcb 1838 1 believing that the Home has been a failure, or Somebody must brave the storms of ocean or we BaricKioalanl, u Don Quixote, 2 ever tended in that direction, but the tendency must be content with tho meagre supplies of our 1840 2 has been in the very opposite direction. 1841 own land. But there is a religious its well as 1 1843 2 Supposing the Home had been placed, five years temporal necessity for this calling. Paul was 1846 2 free debt, from and for ago, ready 1840-47 occupancy, greatly indebted to the sailor in his work of 8 1847 the annual amount expended by the Trustees to preaching the gospel to the Greeks and to the Sch Mary Ann, 1 Sen Honolulu, 1848 1 carry it forward, would! not haveexceeded $250, Barbarians," to persuade whom the love of Bark Mary France 1848—49 3 Extracts * * * , • [ : " ; ; ! "" " "" • • " or $300. This amount would have boon expended upon slight repairs, painting, supporting reading room, So. No candid and reasonable person we think will say, that so trifling an amount was a heavy outlay for the incalculable benefits which have been secured. What! the sum of $300 per annum too great an outlay, compared with the good accomplished! Such nn idea is not for a moment to be entertained ! From the first opening of the Home, it has gone steadily forward, ever diffusing a healthful and salutary influence. Never was that influence greater or more salutary than during the passing season. Under the able and efficient management of Mrs. Thrum, aided by the memben of her family, the Home has been groduolly gaining upon the confidence of both the seataring ana resident community. Those prejudices that once prevailed have melted away, until now the success and usefulness of the Home are admitted facts, not to be gainsaid. It is our honest belief, that the police and Hawaiian Government never had a more efficient aid from any quarter than from the " Home" as conducted by jjre. Thrum. There is something more than a "" " "" " Wm. 11. Shailer, I860 1 Christ constrained him." How could we fullfil Bark Alice Tarlton, 1 " the Savior's great commission in everyage, with- Bark Bark Maseppa, 1851 1 out the sailor's help—" Go ye into all the world " 1852 1 u Baltimore, 2 and preach the gospel to every creature." One Brig Brig Zoe, 1 of the most encouraging signs of the times, is the " 1853*64 12 " " SchReattoM, 1854*55 11 fact that ships are built and manned for the ex- Bark Francea Palmer, 1855*58 16 press purpose of carrying missionaries and their Bark Fanny Major, 1857*68 11 supplies to heathen lands. It shows that the Bark Francea Palmer, 1869 12 18*0 10 church is in earnest to use the means within her " " power for the progress of the gospel, and that 14 different rewels, 100 the millenium approaches. Donations. We must then employ the sailor, and we ought fFor Friend. For Betke, to support him. If we shall consider the char- Capt. Pierce, 00 f10 00 acter of his work, we shall better determine the Cap*. Flan, ,,... $106 00 5 00 6 00 nature of the support he deserves. That he has Capt. Grlnnell, 6 00 Landeri, • hard and unpleasant toil, we all know. He gets Capt. Capt. IleusUce, 6 00 but little solid enjoyment of a worldly nature in Ship Tempeet, 6 00 6 00 his calling while at sea, and society should en- Capt. Cornell, Hunting, 6 00 deavor to make his stay upon land as happy as Capt. 6 00 Mr. Bonney, 6 00 0 00 possible. As he braves dangers of various kinds Capt. Kelley, and of aggravated character in our behalf, he special We would call attention to iy the should feel that he has our sympathies and gratitude. In addition to all this, let us remember collections to be taken np on Sabbath morning, that he has especial claims upon us in view in the foreign churches of the city, to pay off of especial snerifiom he makes for us. He the remaining $303 upon the Sailor's Home. ' �93 THE FRIEND, DECEMBER, 1860. THE FRIEND, DECEMBER 1, 1860. ty In our columns will be found a candid, calm and earnest letter, signed by all the Micronesian Missionaries, and addressed to shipowners and those engaged in navigating vessels touching at those islands. We commend this letter to the candid perusal of our readers, fully believing that it will commend itself to their good sense and their better feelings. That such an appeal should be necessary, is a Bad and melancholly fact. Most truly do wo sympathise with the Missionaries who are called to witness the ravages of the loathsome disease, which, alas ! has spread its blighting effects elsewhere than among tho natives of Micronesia. If in our power we can do any tlnug to arrest the terrible curse, we are ready to do it, but we must In' allowed to exercise our own judgment as to tho best manner of doing it. An editormay sometimes know what will favor a moral reformation as well u& an occasional writer for the public. Different minds may take op-< posite views of a subject, because occupying different stand-points; hence it ill becomes one to censure another. We have heretofore received letters upon the subject treated of in this appeal, but have declined publishing the same, because, in our opinion, they were not calculated to do good, and because we have done so, the taunting question has been asked, " Where is your conscience?" In dealing with this, as with other moral evils, we havo striven to act fully up to our duty in conducting a paper occupying a peculiar field. The old maxim of the courts will apply to this subject, when writers undertake to deal in personalities, "Better that ten guilty ones escape, than that an innocent one shall suffer." Dr. Gulick's Lectures.— He has delivered three lectures upon Micronesia, two at Fort Street Church, and one at the Bethel. They have been published in the Polynesian. Most sincerely do we regret that any circumstances should have occurred which led him to discontinue these lectures, for during his residence on Ascension and Ebon, he has collected a fund of linguistical, ethnographical, scientific and general information, which is admirably adopted to render interesting a course of popular lectures. Gold and Poetry. Poets do not enjoy tho reputation j)f being overburdened with gold. What appears very remarkable, a poetical contributor to our columns, accompanies his communication with gold ! In this instance, we shall be compelled to disregard the rule, which generally is in force, that no " attention will be paid to anonymous writers." Wo hope the writer may ever find his golden dreams realized. Let us hear from him again. Both gold and poetry are acceptable, or one alone! Dear Friend—l observed in your last number, that the actual cost of the 1000 copies of the Friend, distributed gratuitously this year, will exceed $200, and that the amount contributed for this purpose, thus far, is but $95. Hoping that every reader of your valuable paper will give this little item the attention it deserves, 1 beg you will accept the enclosed contributions, ($5.) And further oblige The Friend's Friend. Not thine, indeed, the miser's store. Not thine the monarch's sceptered power, Nor thine the fame That hero's deeds or sage's lore Can give a name. What though thy brow hath never won The laurel wreath or tinsel crown ! No less thou art A ruler ! Thou hast made thy throne The human heart! Lot him, the proudest of his kind, Who holds tho power to loose and bind, Or, nobler sway! Tho mind's dominion over mind, Boast as he may. Ambition, honor-led, may stand A nations pride! The patriot's hand, Deep died in blood, Shows virtuous, and may well command Our plaudits loud. But holier is thy human call! To battle, Sir ! to fight and fall Far in the van, .God's creatures are thy kindred all ! Thy brother, man! Who raise the fallen, guide the stray, That faint or wander from life's way ; What'er their Btate, The magnates of mankind are they, The goodly .great ! May He who blessed the beggar poor, That hungered at the rich man's door, And asked in vain A crumb from out his bounteous store, Thy life sustain To teach, while Heaven doth kindly grant Enough to serve the creature's want, Our daily bread; We should, from out that portion scant, Help those who need. Honolulu, Nov. 1860. Tax Concert.—The Musical Concert at Fort Street Church, under the able management of Messrs. Waldau and Hosslocher, was an agreeable episode in the quiet life of the Uonoluluans. Far better judges than ourselves have pronounced the music excellent and the concert a success. The attention paid to music by the Amateur Musical Society" of Honolulu, is very creditable. What we are going to say, perhaps, we had better leave unsaid, but editors are supposed to have thoughts upon all subjects! This is ours respecting concerts for the people. The music should be less operatic, and more simple. Songs in foreign languages may suit amateurs, but when amateurs offer to sing for the people, the people wish to understand the words. We have noticed, in several concerts, that those songs which were understood, hove always called forth the most rapturous applause. This may be unscientific ana barbarous, but still wo write as one of the hearers. We once heard Jenny Lind sing " John Anderson my Joe," and the words of that song are still vibrating in our ears. The people, for the most part, prefer soft and gentle music, and if it is a little plaintive, they are not offended, neither will they object to lively airs. " Information Wanted. Respecting Thomas Shute, of Somerville, Mass., last heard from on board a vessel running between Japan and the Sandwich Islands. Also—Respecting John Myers, of New York, supposed to be in the whaling fleet. Also—Respecting William or Henry Hand, of Montpelier, Vt., supposed to have died at the Sandwich Islands in 1851 or '52. MARRIED. the erening of the 22d Inat, W. Harper Peaae to Sophia H. Clapp, adopted daughter of Mr. Daniel P. True, of this city. Kbli.v—MiNun.A—ln Honolulu, Nov. 24, by Bar. 8. C. Damon, Mr. Alexander Kelly to Mial Mele Manuals. l'Kisie—Ci.apf—On DIED. Show—ln Honolulu, November 24, Miss Mary B. Snow, only daughter of Capt. B. F. Snow, of thii city, aged 17 yeanmod S montba. Davis—ln Honolulu, Nov. 25, Mr. Jamew Darin, natire of London, England, and late proprietor of the UnionHotel. lie hadbeen a resident of thii place for about 11 yean. (Jrant—ln Honolulu, Nov. 0, Mr. Henry Grant, of Southwalk, Maine. He had resided here many yean. Charrt—ln Honolulu harbor, Nov. 11, on board whale-bark Harvest, John Charry, aged 2 years and 7 months. He was son of Capt. Charry, masterof the vessel, which had just arrived from Its cruise. Tkiksdii.k—ln the U. 8. Hospital, Lahaina, Oct. 4, of consumption, Mr. Edward Truesdale, native of Union, Broome County, N. Y. He had sought and found hope in the Savior. Castiko—DrownedIn Honolulu harbor in November, 1860, belonging to ship Gideon Uowlaod, Capt. Williams, (omittedby mistake). Blvi—At U. S. Hospital, Honolulu, Nov. 17, A. J. Blue, a colored man, born In Washington, D. C, but recently from Canada, near Toronto. far—Drowned Nor. 15, Samuel Fry, of Kawaihae, on the schooner Kamehameha IV., to Honolulu. He was acting mate Pay Your Postage, Sailors.—On visiting of thevessel. Smith—ln Wsimea, Pukatani, Hawaii,of water on the brain the Post office, we found 72 letters lying unpaid, Amelia,second daughter of Williamand Philliai Smith, aged and most of them we supposed were left by sea6 yearsand 4 months. » Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, men. The low is thot letters unpaid will not be for of such is the kingdom of heaven,** Hotchujss—On board the brigantine Josephine, while at sea, forwarded. These 72 would soon havebeenburied Oct. 29, ofconsumption, Mr. James Phelps llotchklss, of Peoria, Illinois, aged 22 years. in the dead letter box. Thinking that they deBastlas—June 26, John Joseph Bastias, 2d officer of whale served a better fate, and would make glad the ship Arctic, was killed by a whale in lat. M° 07 N., long. 162° 84 E. He waa a native of Conception, Chile, aged 28 mothers, sisters and friends of seamen, we paid Oregon Potatoes and Apples.—One friend yean. Hob and sent forward the letters. but—June 26, Krnest Hubert, boauteerer of whaleahip postage, 35 $10 has sent us a barrel of the former, and another a Arctic, was killed by a whale. He was a native of France, aged To pay this amount we have received from Mr. years. about 32 box of the latter. Both have oar sincere thanks. Drowhsd—Aug. 1, Manuel Joseph Trates, a Portuguese, Sd $1, Capt. J. Smith, Comet, $5. A. a Portuguese, boauteerer. Bsesoen, We doubt whether even the Emerald Isle ever officer ; Bernard Baptists, (Americans)—James McLaughlin, JamesBullock, Wilbur BtMp Better than a Cat.—At Dr. Hoffmann's produced better potatoes. As for the apples, herd. Theabove were a boat's crew belonging to thewhaleLevi Starbuck ; they were lost In B.W. Bay. may be procured an article called Rat Exter- they too are equal to any we ever picked in old ahip Lawnines—Nov. 4, on board whaleahip L. C. Richmond on minator." If the directions are followed, be as- Worcester Co., Mass., that favored spot for fruit- her arrival at Lahaina, Manuel Lawrence, a natire of the Western Islands, aged about 20 yean. sured it will do the deadly business most effect- growing. Really, if the Oregonians can raise Michklsok—April 9, Capt. Mlchelaon, of Russian whale bark Amoor, waa lost overboard Inst outside NangaaaU. At 12 M. ually, we would reccommend every shipmaster such vegetables and fruits, we feel half inclined he was asleep in his berth ; at 4 o'clock he waa missing. Nino** aid Tom—August 9th, John Nlnoa and Tom, a natire to procure a quantity before going to sea. If to emigrate thither, but, uponsecond thought, we of Ascension, seamen on board whaleahip Maria Theresa, were halfthe stories are true, which are told of the think for the present we may as well be content- drowned by a boat upsetting In trying to land in Tanah Bay blowing strong. abundance of rats on the Guano Islands, a ship- ed with the Sandwich Island bananas, pine whilst Psasi—June 27, on board whaleahip Maria Theresa, William ment of thisarticle might be a good speculation. apples, water melons, oranges, mangoes, and Pease. Jajraivs—On board ship Lancaster, April 19,1880, la Japan A hint is sufficient. guavas. Pea, Charles H. Jenkins, of Boston, aged about 23 yean. : sTCook, " - �94 THE FRIEND, DECEMBER, Weather and Winds of Apaiang. The Ocean Burial. s A croup Mood on the vessel's deck, And gazed with faces sad. Upon the still and lifeless form Of s young friendless lad. Day after day his oheek bad paled, o'er the ocean> foam The proud ship sped with rapid iight. Far from his native home. Day after day bis eye grew dim, As gating on the deep. He thought that soon beneath its ware* His frame most calmly sleep. Twas in the quiet hush of night 1868. 8 »As I 1 2 January February His spirit passed away, With no kind friend beside his couch, 1860. 1859. Charles recived amount recivd balnce R. Bishop, contribu donationa,mounts, contribu s Nor. Feb. Nor. Not. 20— 16— 17— 17— Mrs. A.8. Capt. Dr.J.Rev. James Mrs. To To To To W. Friend, K. Friend, Friend Strong'* ain't from H.Co ke Wight,Bond,Bis et, Walker, the cuh HO.on. Debating Rice, "Kohal , Briston, Island from on Lihne, fol wing hand R. M. Club, for I., from Kauai, "Haw i, 26—Amount balnce Honlu McGowan, brought To down. A Bobertsn, Libray,. donation, $261 216 3S 58 60 AA 10 0 20 8 10 1050 60$50 : Snow, Bethel, Ou60 * 00 00 00 * 00 00 00 0000 00 2 5 00 DR. 75 25 { Nor. Mar. 20— 2— By By Nor. 10044 37 12 30 »* k a Si j -2! a»o January February March s Upril 8 May 8 iJune 3 2 4 It -s«w LB k b S jo Jll Is 8 eSSxz 0 4 1 !»hS July 'Augiut ISeptem'r 'October Novem'r Decemb'r Total. IS 3' B 20, 62 22 3 II 17; '." :. 6 0 1 4 i 2 7 6 4 7 0 2 4 4 1 0 23 6 1 0 22 7 10' 19 72 1 23 1 0 28 3 1 0 7 0 0 24 1», t4 0 15 4 8 1 * 3466338 10 40 Thermometrical Observations. Of 598 morning observations, the lowest was 76, the highest 84. Temperature, 80° Fah. on 72 occasions. 81 76 " on " 82 on 279 " 824 " on 46 83 " on 44 " " 517 Of 506 noon observations, the lowest was 77, the highest 91. Temperature, 85° Fah. on 22 occasions. 86 60 " on 87 67 " " on " on 22 874 " on 88 158 884 "'< on 20 89 on 48 90 •« on 30 on 3 «' 904 91 " on 6 "" " " Keep the Birthdays.—Keep the birthdays religiously. They belong exclusively to and 442 are treasured among the sweetest memories Of 617 evening observations, the lowest was 78, of home. Do not let anything prevent some the highest 85. token, be it ever so slight, that it is rememTemperature, 80° Fah. on 22 occasions. bered. Birthdays are great events to child81 on 34 " on ren. For one day they feel that they are 82 96 " heroes. The special pudding is made ex824 " on 22 " pressly for them; a new jacket, or trowsers 83 on 178 "" 834 "" on 04 « with pockets, or the first pair of boots, are " 84 on 165 donned ; and big brothers and sisters sink " 85 into insignificance beside " little Charlie," " on 17 in who is " six to day," and soon " going to be 598 a man." Fathers who have half a dozen Winds. little ones to care (or, are apt to neglect Days. Direction. birthdays : they come too often—sometimes 6 Wind N. 3 when they are busy, and sometimes when '• N.N.E. 38 N.E. are nervous," but if they only knew they " E.N.E. " 31 how much such souvenirs are cherished by "" Easterly. 316 their pet Susy or Harry, years afterwards, 62 " E.S.E. when, away from the hearth-stone, they had 57 S.E. none to remind them that they had added " 9 " S.S.S.E. one more year to the perhaps weary round 13 " S.S.W. of life, or to wish them, in the old-fashioned 1 "" S.W. 1 phrase, "many happy returns oftheir birth0 day," they would never permit any cause to " W.S.W. 5 " W. step between them and a parent's privilege. " " Home Acount Jan. 3— I860. Society. 49$12 10 60 • 1850. ■8 Hail Columbia.—ln the Recollections of Washington, lately published, it is stated that the song of " Hail Columbia" adapted in measure to the President's March," was " Hopkinson, of t'hiladelwritten by Joseph At that time war with France phia, in 1798. was expected, and a patriotic feeling pervaded the community. Mr. Fox, a young singer and actor, called upon Mr. Hopkinson one morning and said, " To-morrow evening has been appointed for my benefit at the theater. Not a single box has been taken, and I fear there will be a thin house. If you will write me some patriotic verses on the tune of the ' President's March,' I feel sure of a full house. Several people about the theater have attempted it, but they have come to the conclusion that it cannot be done. Yet I think you may succeed." Mr. Hopkinson retired to his study, wrote the first verse and chorus, and submitted them to Mrs. Hopkinson, who sang them to a harpsichord accompaniment. The time and the words harmonized. The song was soon finished, and that evening the young actor received it. The house was crowded—the song was sung —the audience was delighted—eight times it was called for and repeated, and when sung the ninth time the whole- audience stood up and joined in the chorus. Night after night " Hail Columbia" was applauded in the theater ; and in a few days it was the universal song of the boys in our streets. Such was the origin of our national song " Hail Columbia." Treasur, B. 0. at ris _ Total. $S if. iJS si! 1! t 21 2 t3 3 I M 12 0 87 1 38 0 36 0 6, 8 1 II 33 11 April It May 26 Jane 18 July 12 Novem'er 17 l>eccinber 16 March To watch and with him pray. And then beneath the ocean's breast, They laid the lifeless form ; And o'er him go the white-winged ships, And sweeps the raging storm. No marble marks his resting-place, But billows round him sweep, As he lies upon the coral red In long and dreamless sleep. The sea rolls on from pole to pole, And wide an anthem grand It bears upon the stormy blast— From shore to shore, from land to land ; Unheeding those who sleep below Amid its glittering gems ; Of pearls and diamonds flashing bright, Fit for monarchs' diadems. But when the last great trumpet-blast, Shall echo o'er the land, The dead shall rise from every part, And join the ransomed band. Boston Recorder. L. R. W. — I 1860. 2c6—arBailendce Damon's, Beading Whitney's,Wod's,Colburn's, Reading Cwuritehnt Waterho 's, Thrum'a, Bom, down, store, Bo m delir d Thm 'i Novemb r Mra. M.H. H. T.this bil spaid paid$559up Bypaid «. day to paid Ber. Mra. 12, Ber. 8. for by 8.C. for C. for for 33 for forpaint, to him cot n atDam n, Damon, *-c., mosquitowfoe ks,takingprint g, me, months forbil on *>a Oct cloth, rii upto on neting 18,caofre *c., . times, taking- year's » 40I* 19B S. J. C. T. J. J. : »» * 1»1 • 7 60 83 $ 7 '» 00 00 0060 M the 2 ,1869, 4 difernatmount fand ol winMgarch,. can aceptnc inters of $4 $43 for 00 09 CR. The present debt Is forbalance dae en theBocisty's acceptance, two II And one year's interest on do., np to 22d mat.,. 43 00 From which deduct amount cash on hand, Honlu Sailor's MM Which learea a balance to be provided for of $3M 63 Cwaa. B. Iwor, Respectfully submitted. Trtmmttr. Honolulu,Rot. 2*. ISM 2 "•' " 50 " 596 days observed. 4 0 W.N.W. N.W. N.N.W. Variable. A Lowell writer states that a careful computation shows the steam power of the Great Eastern steamship is equal to the water power that drives the mills at Lowell. This gives an idea of the immense power of the steamer, equal to that required for the works of the greatest manufacturing city of America. Force. 207 days wind fresh. 261 medium. " light. 122 " 15 " calm, or nearly so. 15 " «' in morning. 26 in evening. Satan is a subtle angler, and uses The above observations of weather and winds are believed to be in the main oorreot. The ther- great cunning in the casting of his net, and mometrical observations were principally noted by searching out the vein of water where every Hiram Bingham, jonr. one is delighted. IMrs. Bingham. " " " " �95 THE FRIEND, DECEMBER, 1860. 53-tf ADVERTISEMENTS. ADVERTISEMENTS. A. P. EVERETT, AUCTIOKTEEII, CHAS. I ciii.l.or, M. D Late Burgeon United States Nary, late Consular Physician to American seamen and general practitioner. Oroce, corner Kaahumanu and Merchant streets, and residence at Dr. Wood's Mansion, Hotel street. Medicaland Surgical advice In English, French, Spanish, and Italian. Office hours from 11 A.«. to 2 r. M.| at other hour! inquire at hisresidence. l-tr . Honolulu, Oahu, H. I. J. F. COLBURN, AUCTIONEEn. &3-tf Kaahumanu street, Honolulu,Oahu. HAWAIIAN FLOUR COMPANY, 100-tf Lumber and building; materials,Fort St. Honolulu. 105-tf 8. P. FORD, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Office Kaahumanu street, near Queen. , IMPORTER AND DEALER IN UENEKAI. MERCHANDISE, llilo. Hawaii. N. B—Money advanced on Whalers Hills. 194-tf »n»«" reOK. JIMBsHoNNBWBLL,Bs»|., OfflCE, CORNER OF FORT AND HOTEL STREETS HONOLULU. H. I. E. HOFFMANN, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Office in the New Drug Store, corner of Kaahumanu and Queen streets, Makee & Anthon's Block. Open day and night. C. H. WETMORE, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON HILO, HAWAII, 8. L N. B.—Meaicine Chests carefully replenished. 2d Commission and Shipping Merchants, Honolulu, Oahu, H. I, t Chikiss Hkkwkk, Esq., J DENTIST. . chas. hkewir, C. BREWER & CO., .. KEHKK TO DR. J. MOTT SMITH, ' Msssas. Mcßckb & Merrill, I Chas.Woi.oott Brooks, Esq.,} Missis. Wm. Pdstiu it Co., Messrs. Pieli, Hdbbell at Co., 168-tf - Boston. " " ay San FrancUeo. Hongkong. Manila. A. P. EVERETT. COMMISSION MERCHANT, Janlon's new block, Queenstreet, Honolulu, H.I - - -" REFERENCES. Messrs. Sampson at Tappam, Brioham E. D. st Co., *' Bltler, Kbitk Hill, Honolulu, July 1,1567. * " Boston. •> ■ 95-tf GILMAN & CO,, Ship Chandlers and General Agents, G. P. JUDD, M. D., LAHAINA, MAUI, & I. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Ships supplied with Recruits, Storage and Money. HONOLULU, OAHU, 8. L Office, corner of Fort and Merchant streets. Office HARDWARE STOEE. ODD FELLOWS' BUILDING, ON FORT BTREET, of all kinds, Hinges, Screws, Tacks, RaJ. WORTH, zors, Cut and Wrought Nails, Spikes, Brads, established himself in business at Hilo, Fiies, Carpenters' Tools of all kinds. Pocket and Hawaii, is prepared to furnish ships with Sheath-Knives, Marlinspikes, Coulking-Irons and Recruits, on favorable terms for Cash, Goods or Bills Mallets, and numerous other articles, for sale at the W. N. LADD. ontliti United States. owest prices, by (tf) open from 9 A.. to 4 LOCKS HAVING % I. I, i: 1 .V BERRILL, SUCCESSORS TO Macy, George W. READING-ROOM, LIBRARY AND DEPOSITORY. QEAMEN AND OTHERS, WISHING obtain books from the Sailors' Home Library, to KAWAIHAE, HAWAII, will please apply to the Bethel Sexton, who will have Will continue the General Merchandise and Shipping business charge of the Depository and Reading Room until at the above port, where they are prepared to furnish the further notice. Per order. justly celebrated Kawaihae Potatoes, and such other recruits as are required by whale ships at theshortestnotice. and on the most reasonable terms. 216-6m NAVIGATION TAUGHT. NAVIGATION, in all its branches, taught by the Subscriber. The writer likewise begs to inC. BATES, timate that he will give instruction to a limited COMMISSION MERCHANT, number of pupils in English reading and grammar, Merchant Street, Honolulu. geography, writing, arithmatic, &c. Residence, cottage in Kukui street. HAVE THIS DAY ESTABLISHED Mlself in the Commission Business in Honolulu, and trust I DANIEL SMITH. Honolulu, March "26, 1857. DUDLEY I shall be able to give entire satisfaction to any parlies who may entrust theirbusiness to my care. Consignments from the otherislands, and orders for thepurchase of merchandise, respectfully solicited. Smallest favors thankfully received Honolulu, September 1,1860. 224-tf D. c. h aim. j. HcRUER & . a mum, MERRILL, Commission Merchants AND AUCTIONEERS, AOBNTB 01 TUB Regular Dispatch l.inrof Honolulu Packets. (CT AH freightarriving In transitu for the SandwichIslands, will be received and forwardedby the Begular Dispatch Line" ran or commission. Particular attention paid to forwardingand transhipment ol merchandise, aale of whalemen's bills, and other exchange, insurance ofmerchandise and specie under open policies, auppr " ing whaleships, chartering ships, etc. 43 aacl 45 Califorala afreet, REFER TO : Captain B. I. Snow, ) Messrs. C. Baawii *) Co \ A. P. IVtRRTT, Est)., ) lMtr B. Prrsua, Baa., .- . ; , SAILOR'S HOME. B. PITMAN, SHIP CHANDLER. A. P. BVKRBTT, Treasurer and Agent. C. H. I.CHKHS, ADVERTISEMENTS. BIBLE, BOOK and TRACT DEPOSITOR V, SAILOR'S HOME, HONOLULU. BOOKS AND TRACTS, in the English, French, Portuguese, German, Welsh, Swedish and Spanish languages. These books are offered for sale, at cost prices, by the Hawaiian Bible and Tract Societies, but furnished BIBLES, GRATUITOUSLY TO SEAMEN. Also, Office of The Friend, bound volumes for sale. Subscriptions received. N. B.—Seamen belonging to vessels lying "off and on," will be supplied with books and papers, by calling at the Depository, from 12 to 8 o'clock P. M. S. C. DAMON, Seamen's Chaplain. ROWLAND'S \'l IIICO Ii |>l CrALLERY. of his Friends and the Public THE ''Pacific CommercialAdvertiser," UNDERSIGNED would call the attehtioh of to his Rooms, over the Printing Office, (next *-othe Post Office) where he is taking Pictures which, for elegance of style and softness oftone, cannot be excelled. Being in constant receipt of New Stock, Chemicals, *c, he is prepared to take Pictures withall the latest improvements. Honolulu. (£7* Pictures taken on Glass. Paper, Patent Leather, India Rubber, .fee., and warranted to give entire satisfaction. Hllol r b —The Publicare invited to call and examine specimens. 119-tf W. r. ROWLAND Artist, ■ RE-PAINTED, IS AGAIN opened under its former Manager, and with the improvements made, will contribute much to the comfort of those who may wish to avail themselves of the advantages of a Home, on being discharged. Shower Baths on the Premises. Ship Masters and Agents, whileputting their vessels under repairs, are respectfully invited to send their crews to the Home, where every attention! will be paid to their comfort. Officers' table, with lodging, per week, $6 Seamens' do. do. do. do. 6 Mm. E. THRUM, Manager. connection with Home is a Shipping the 17" In Office, under the management of Messrs. Lewis A Woodman, where crews can be obtained on the shortest notice. 10-tf HAVING BEEN SAM'L n. castle. AMOS CASTLE s. ooeii. COOKE, A IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DKALIBS GENERAL IS MERCHANDISE, At the old stand, corner ofKing and School streets, near the large Stone Church. Also, at the Store formerly occupied by C. H. Nicholson, in King street, opposite the Seamen's Chapel. J3T Agents for Jayne's Medicines. BOOKS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR THE MARINER. AT D. N. FLITNER'S Watoh and Jewelry Establishment, in Kaahumanu street, will be found the following works Almanacks for 1860. Merchant's, Shipmaster'sand Mechanic's Assistant. Laws of the Sea. The Art of Sailmakiug. : —ALSO — Ship's Compasses and Dividers. —also— Mast-head Glasses and Marine Telescopes. —ALSO— Chronometers and Chronometer Watches. » English —also — Charts of North and South Pacific. —ALSO— A great variety of other articles useful to the Mariner. —AND— Many ornamental articles, inoluding Breast Pins, Rings, Cups, &c, &c. Particular attention given to repairing and rating Chronomertes. THE FRIEND: A MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO TEMPERANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE, PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY SAMUEL C. DAMON. TERMS: One copy, per annum, Two copies, Fiveoopies, " " .... f 2.00 8.00 t.W �96 IH i: XX I X M). «E(i:MI) X It , 1860. Nov. 11—Has*wh bark Ascot, Brunstrom, from Ochotsk, 600 Nov. 13—Amwh ship K. F. Mason, Smith, to cruise and home. 13—Amship Rapid, Drew, for McKesn's Island. wh, 6000 bone, season ; 800 wh. 0600 bn, voyage ; 800 wh, 9600 bone on board. 17—Am wh ship Marcia, Billings, for home. from Green, OchoUk, wh, 11—Am wh ship Rosseau, 17—Amwh ship America, Bryant, forhome. 300 2800 bone, season ; 600 7800 bone, voyage and on IT—Am wh ship Speedwell, Gibbs, for California & home. PORT OF HONOLULU, S. I. board. 17—Am wb ship Rebecca Sims, Uawes, forhome. 11-Olden. wb bark Planet, Dahlman, from OchoUk, 430 17—Haw. wh bark Cynthia, Whitney, for coast California. 19—Am wh bark Cleone, Simmons, for California coast. Oct. 30—Am clipper'ship Storm King, Callaghan, 13 days from wh, 6000 bone. 11—Hanoverianbark Harlmrg, Thompson, 73 days from 19—Am wh bark Delaware, Kmworthy.for California and San Francisco, en route for Hongkong, with Chinese home. Hongkong. passengers. Anchoredoutside. 20—Am wh ship Onward, Allen, fur Californiacoast. 12—Am. wh ship Chas W Morgan, Hamilton, fm Ochotsk, 30—Hawwh hark Cynthia, Lowe, from the Arctic and 20—Am wh ship Lancaster, Russell, to cruise South. with 750 wh, 9000 hone, season ; 1500 wh, 13,000 Kamschatka Seas, 200 wh, 4000 bone. 20—Am wh bark MarthaIst, Cornell, for Californiacoast. bone, voysge ; 900 wh, 9000 bone, on board. 30—Am ship Baduga, Burdett, from lillo, to load oil and 20—Am 12—Am. wh ship Lancaster, Russell, fromLahaina, off and wli bark Callao, Fuller, for California coast. bone for the UnitedStates. 20—Steamer Kilauea, Berrill. for Lahaina, llilo, and interon. 30—Fr wh ship Jason, IIache, from Japan and Ochotsk, mediate ports and landings. 13—Haw. wh brig Aloha,Mammen, from OchoUk, 36 sp, 830 Wh, 3600 bone, season ; 28 sp, 1170 wh, 12,000 300 wh, 3600 hone, the season. 21—Am wh ship Electra, Brown, to cruise. bone, voyage | 1170 wh, 3500 bone, on board. bark Monmouth, ormsby,for Californiacoast. 21—Am wh 13—Hamb. brig CarlRitter, Buckwoldt, 230 tons, 62 days 30—Am wh ship K. F. Mason, Smith, from Ochotsk. TOO from Hongkong, en route for Valparaiso, with a 21—Am wh bark I'lmnix, Hempstead, to cruise and home. wh, 9000 bone, season ; 100 sp, 2600 wh, 16,000 England, Hempstead, to cruiseand New general cargo of nul.se. AnchoredouUide. Sailed 21—Am wh bark bone, voyage ; 1800 wh, 9000 bone, on board. same day. home. 30—Am wh ship Arctic, Phillips, from Ochotsk. SUO wh, brig Josephine, Stone, for Jarvis Island. 14—Abbhcrm. brig Josephine,Stone, 10 days from Jarvis 21—Am lierm. 6000 bone, season 300 sp, 2700 wh, voyage ; 500 Island. 22—Am wh ship Kuropa, Manter, to cruise and home wh, 0000 bone, on board. for N. Zealand and home. Howes, 15—Am wh bark Cleone, Simmons, from Lahaina, off and 22—Am wh sh Ninirod, 31—Am wh bark Phoenix, Hempstead, from Ochotsk, 350 22—Am wh ship Oregon, Tobcy, for N. Zealand and homeon, before reported. wh, 3000 bone, season ; 2000 wh, voyage ; 1200 wh, Tinker, 23—Am wh ship Moctezunia, for home. 16—Am wh ah Montezuma, Human, fm Ochotsk, 000 wh, 8000 bone, on board. 24—Am wh ship California, West, for coast California. 10,000 bone, season ; 300 sp, 2800 wh,36,000 bone, 31—Haw brig Kohala, Corsen, I'm Arctic, 100 sp, 475 wh, ■M—Am wn ship Carolina, Harding, to cruiseand home. voyage ; 1700 wh, 10,000 bone, on board. SOOObooe. 24—Am wh ship Fabius, Smith, for long cruiseand home. 16—Am wh ah Omega, Whalon, fm Hilo, before reported. 31—Am wh bark Alice,Beebe, from Ochotsk, 300 wh, 3200 24—Am wh ship Marengo, Rdridge, to cruise on New 16—Am wh bark Callao, Fuller, from llilo, off and on. bone, season ; 90 sp, 560 wh, 6200 bone, voyage. Zealand. from Cambria, Pcusc, Hilo, ship Ochotsk via 17—Am wh 31—Am wh bark Monmouth, Ormsby, from Ochotsk. 270 24—Am wh ship Mctacom, Hinds, for New Bedford. 650 wh, 10.000 bone, season ; 1700 wh, 22,000 bn, wh, 4000 bone, season ; 75 sp, 1425 wh, 18,000 bu, ; wh, voyage 1700 on board. 10,000 bone, 24—Am wh sh Root. Edwards, Wood, for coast California. voyage ; 270 wh, 4000 bone, on board. 17—Am wh ship Marengo, Weld, from OchoUk, 1000 wh, 24—Am wh ship Sharon,Swift, to cruise and home. 31—Am wh bark Delaware, Kenworthy. from Ochotsk, 400 12,000 wh, ; voyage season 1300 bone, 15,000 bn, ; 24—Am wh bk Gen. Scott, Hunting, for coast California. wh, 6500 bone, season ; 150 sp, 2600 wh. voyage , 24—Haw brig Oahu, Yon Holdt. forBremen. 1300 wh, 12,000 bone, on board ; offand on. 900 wh, 5600 bone, on board. Harrison, wh, ship 18—Am from 240 Dennis, Ochotsk, wh 24—Am ship Raduga, Burdett, for New Bedford, with a 31—Haw brig Hero. Yon Holdt, 28 days fm Petropolovskl. 2500 bn, season ; 155 sp, 450 wh,4500 bn, voyage; full freight of oil and bone. Nov. I—Am wh hark Nile, Dentin, from Japan and Ochotsk, 240 2600 on board. 26—Am wh ship Janus,Smith, for coast California. wh, bone, nothing the season ; 110 sp, 490 wh. voyage. 18—Am wh ship Mini rod. Howes, fm Lahaina, off and on. 26—Brem wh ship Republik, Beyer, to cruise. I—Am wh ship Gideon Howland, Williams,from Ochotsk, 18—Am wh ship Oregon,Tobey, fin Lahaina, off and on. 26—Am wh ship L. C. Richmond, Hathaway, to cruise 600 wh, SOOO bone, season ; 200 sp, 2300 wh, 24,000 and home. 18—Am wh ship Washington, I'urrlngton, from OchoUk. bone, voyage ; 600 wh, 3000 bn, on board. 26—Am wh Bhip Nile, Fish, to cruise. ; sp, 620 6600 season 86 2300 wh, bone, wh, 23,000 I—Am whbark Gratitude, Davis, from Ochotsk, 300 sp, 26—Am wh bark Favonte, Smith, to cruiseand home. bone, voyage ; 1600 wh, 8600 bone, on board. 600 wh, 8000 bone, season 500 sp, 1500 wh, voy18—Am wh ship Janus,Smith, from Hilo, off and on. 26—Am wh bark Gipscy, Manter, to cruiseand home. age ; 860 sp, 1500 wh, 8000 bone, on board. 18—Haw. steamer Kilauea, Berrill, fm Hilo, Lahaina, and 26—Am hark Comet, Smith, for San Francisco. I—Am wh ship Arab, Grlnnell, from Arctic, 1200 wh, landings. intermediate and ports 27—Am wh ship Harvest, Manchester, to cruise south. 18,000 bone, season ; 1800 wh, 26,000 bn, voyage ; 20—Am wh ship Harvest, Manchester, from off 27—Am wh ship Henry Knccland, Kelley, for the coast of 1400 wh, 18,000 bone, on board. California. and on. 1—Haw. sch Emma Rooke, Chad wick, 14 days from San 21—Am bark Frances Palmer, Paty, 16 days from San 27—Am wh ship Roman 2d, Dehart, for New Zealand and Francisco. Francisco. home. 2—Am wh bark General Scott, Hunting, from Lahaina. 21—Am clipper ship Lotus, Lacklc, 17 days from San 27—Am wh bark Martha 2d, Daily, for the Line and New 3—Am wh ship Othello,Killmer, from OchoUk, 50 sp, 660 Francisco en route for China; sailed again same Zew Zealand. wh, 12,000 bone, s ,ason 60 sp, 1500 wh, voyage ; day. 27—Am wh bark Ontario, Foster, to cruise. 60 sp, 10COwh, 12,000 bone, on board. Kilauea, Berrill, for Lahaina, IMo and inter 27—Steamer 21—Am wh ship Metacom, Hinds, from Hilo, off and on. 3—Am wh bark Pioneer, from Lahaina,off ami on—before mediate ports and landings. 22—Russ wh ship Grefoc Berg, Enberg, from OchoUk, 370 reported. ship 28—Am ChandlerPrice, Holcomb, to cruise. wh wh, 4000 bn, season ; 1000 wh, 14,000 bn, voyage ; 3—Am wh bark Martha, Cornell, from Lahaina. 28—Am wh sh Gid. Howlaod, Williams, to cruise k home. 22—Am wh bark Ontario, Foster, fm Lahaina, off and on. 3—Am wh ship Isaac Howland, Long, from Ochotsk, 50 ship 28—Am Montezuma, Unman, for California coast wh 23—Am wh ship L. C. Richmond, Hathaway, fm Lahaina, sp, 160 wh, 2600 bone, season. and home. off and on. 4—Am wh ship Levi Starbuck, Jernegan, from Ochotsk, 23—Haw. steamer Kilauea, Berrill, fm Kawaihac,Lahaina 200 wh, 2500 bn,season; 300 sp, 1600 w,., voyage-, and intermediate landings, with 25 barrelsbeef. 10 860 wh, 2600 bone, on board. PORT Or LAHAINA. hales putu, 1 bag wool, 345 horns, 53 head cattle, 5 4—Am wh ship Hibernla2d, Edwards, from Ochotsk, 900 calves, 54 sheep, etc. season 66 2700 bone, wh, 35,000 wh, 10,000 ; sp, 26— Am wb ship Euphrates, Heath, from Lahaina, off and ARRIVALS. bone, voyage ; 900 wh, 10,000 bone, on board. on. •1 Am wh bark Favorite, Smith, from Ochotsk, 200 wh, 25—Hawbrig Oahu, Yon Holdt,relumed from sea leaky. Oct. 24—Am wh ship Moctesuma, Tinker, from Arctic, 800 wh, 2400 bone, season 100 sp, 2600 wh, 27,000 bone, 25—Danish clipper ship Triton. Neilsen, 177 days from 14,000bone, season ; 60 sp, 1640 wh, 17,600bone, voyage ; 100 sp, 1800 wh, 8000 bone, on hoard. Liverpool, with pipes for the water-works, and a voyage *, 1600 wh, 14,000 bone, on board. 4—Am wh bark Glpsey, Manter, fm Ochotsk, 70 sp, 200 Co. to J general cargo Green & 20—Am anion, wh bark Martha, Cornell, from Ochotsk, 360 wh. wh, 1640 bone, season ; 80 sp, 1200 wh, 11,000 bn, 25—Am barkentinc Constitution, Foster, fm Port Towns4000 wh, season ; 60 sp, 600 wh, 5000 bn, voyage; voyage ; 70 sp, 800 wh, 1640 bone, on board. sp, 460 wh, 4000 bone, on board. end via withlumber, etc. 60 Hilo, 4—Am ship Iconium, Heustis, 22 days from San Fran31—Am wh ship Oregon, Tobey, from Ochotsk, 100 wh, 27—11. B. M.'s steamer Hecate, Hankins, 825 tons, 240 cisco en route for Sydney, with wheat, oats, etc. guns, power, days horse 6 126 officers and 43 600 men, bone, season ; 120 sp, 1200 wh, 16,000 bone, 4—Am bark Bhering, Gilliat, 21 days'fromPctropolovski, from Valparaiso, en route for Vancouver's Island. on board. In ballast. ship McGinley, Robin from 31—Am Hood, Lahaina, 27—Am wh wh ship General Scott, Hunting, from Ochotsk, s—Am wh ship Montreal, Soule, from Ochotsk, 260 wh, off and on. 700wh, 7000 bone, season ; 100 sp, 000 wh, 9000 3000 bone, season ; 2000 wh, voyage ; 1500 wh, 27—Kuss. Company's ship Jorgan, voyage ; 900 wh, 7000 bone, on board. 25 Ctesarwitch, bone, Am. 3000 bone, on board. days fromSitka, en route forSt Petersburg,with six 31—Am wh ship Nimrod, Howes, from St. Paula,330 wh, A—Am wh bark New England, Hempstead, from Ochotsk, passengers cargo ar.d a of furs and other mdse. 3000 season ; 60 sp, 1800 wh, 20,000 bone, bone, 400 wh, 6000 bone, season ; 1300 wh, 11,000 bone, voyage ; 16 sp, 1100 wh, 3000 bone, on board. royage ; 1300 wh, 6000 bone, on board. ahip Harvest, Maoshester, from Ochotsk, 260 Nov. 2—Am wh 6—Am wh ship Roman 2d, Dehart, from Ochotsk, 80 sp, DEPARTURES. wh, 4000 bone, season ; 260 sp, 260 wh, 4000 bone, 150 wh, 800 bone, season ; 80 sp, 700 wb, 7000 bn, voyage sp, 60 260 ; wh, 4000 bone, on board. Oct- 29—Am wh bark Hercules.Athearn, for NZ and home. voyage ; 80 fp, 700 wh, 800 hone, on board. 6—Am wh ship L. C. Richmond, Hathaway, fm Ochotsk, 30—Am wh ship St. George, Pease, to cruise and home. 6—Am wh ship GeorgeHowland, Pomeroy. from Ochotsk, 200 season 36 wh, ; sp, 2000 wh, 9000 bn, voyage ; 30—Am wh bark Dromo, Cole, to cruiseand home. 800 wh, 1200 bn, season ; 60 sp, 3200 wh, 26,000 36 sp, 1600 wh, on board. 30—Am clip, ship Storm King, Callaghan, for Hongkong. bo, voyage ; 800 wh, 12,000 bone,on board. ship 6—Am Uncus, Luce, from Ochotsk, 460 wh, 3000 wh 6—Am wh ship ChandlerPrice, Holcomb, from Ochotsk, Nov. I—Haw. wh bark Harmony, Kelly, for Coast California. bone, season *, 160 sp, 760 wh, 7000 bone, voyage ; 60 sp, 260 wh, 3000 bone, season ; 60 sp, 1800 wh, 2—Am barkentinc JennyFord, Moore, for TeekaleL sp, 760 2—Haw. sch Manlda, Keyte, for Fanning** Island. 160 wh, 7000 bone, on board. voyage 60 sp, 1800 wh, 3000 bone, on board. 6—Am wh ship Oliver Crocker, Cochran, from Ochotsk, 3—Am clipper ship Silver Star, Wade, for Jarvis Island. 7—Am wh ship Thomas Nye, Roily, from Lahaina, off 600 wh, 6000 bone, season ; 93 sp, 2000 wh, 13,000 and on. 3—Am brig Agate,Lawton,for McKean'sand Phoenix Is. bone, voyage ; 1600 wh, 6000 bone, on board. 3—Am wh ship George Washington,Brightman, to cruise 7—Am wh bark Isabella, Tucker, from Lahaina, 100 wh 6—Am wh ship Euphrates, Heath, fm Ochotsk, 1000 wb, theseason—offand on. and home. 16,000 bone, season ; 43 sp, 2260 wh, 82,000 bone, sp, bark J. 25 3—Am bark to cruiseand home. West,Tinker, OchoUk, Emerald, Pierce, B—Am wh P. fm wh voyage ; 1900 wh, 16,000 bone, on board. 3—Am wh bk J. D. Thompson, Crosby, to cr and home. 400 wh, 4500 bn, season ; 66 sp, 1900 wh. 16,000 7—Am wh bark Ontario, Foster, from Ochotsk, 30 sp, 370 voyage ; sp, ship 26 900 4600 on board. 3—Fr. to cruise. wh, bn, GusUv, Gilles, wh bone, wh, 4000 bone, season ; 30 sp. 700 wh. 8000 bonr, B—Haw. brig Mary Ellen,Bennett, 19$ days fm Portland, 6—Am wh ship Florida, Fish, for California Coast. voyage 30 sp, 370 wb, 4000 bone, on board. Oregon, with lumber, fruit, etc. 6—Am wh ship Ocroulgee, Greene, to cruise and home. 13—Amwh ahip Robin Hood, McGinley, from Ochotsk, o—Am wh ship Hillman,Little, fro Lahaina, off and on. 8—Am wh bark Coral, Sisson, for California Coast. 100 wh, 1700 bn, season 40 sp, 700 wh, 7000 bn, 6—Am wh bark Pioneer, Barker, to cruise and home. o—Am0—Am wh ship SonthBoston. Randolph, from Ochotsk, voyage -, 700 wh, 1700 bone, on board. 660 wh, 6900 bone, season 1060 wh, 11,000 bone, 6—Am wh ship Magnolia, Pierce, Cur California Coast. Robert cruise and voyage ; 1060 wh, 6900 bone, on board. Morrison, Tllton, 6—Am wh bark to o—Am clipper ship George Lee. Barstow, 14 days from home. DEPARTURES San Francisco en route for Hongkong. Sailed 7—Am wh ship George k Susan, .rones, to cruise and again immediately. Oct. 24—Erie, Jernegan, for Honolulu. home. 10—Olden, wh brig Comet, Wllhelm, frm OchoUk, 260 wh, 27—Camilla, Prentice, to cruise on the Line. 7—Am wh bark Pacific, Howland,for California Coast. 2200 bona, season. B—Am. wh ship Thomas Nye, Holly, cruise south and 27—Hercules, Athearn, for New Zealand and home. 10—Amwh ship Slectra, Brown, from Kodiackand Arctic, home. 27—Moctesuma, Tinker, for Honolulu. 1600 wh, 22000 bn, season; 60 sp, 1600 wh, voyage; 28—Massasoit, Percival, for Coastor California B—Am. wh bark Isabella, Tucker, for Calilsrniacoast. 60 sp, 1600 wh, 23000 bne, on board. Nov. I—Pioneer, Barker, for New Zealandand home B—Am. wh bark Oscar, Landers, cruise and home. 10—Haw. wh brig antllla, Fehlber, from OchoUk, 230 wh, o—Am. ship Iconlum, Heustis, for Sydney. 2—Martha, Cornell, for Honolulu. 2600 bone, season. 9—Am. wh ship llillman, Little, for New Zealand and 6—lsabella, Tncker, to cruise. 10—Am wh bark Harvest, Charry, from OchoUk, 400 wh, home. 0— General Scott, Hunting, for Honolulu. 3000 bone, season ; 160 sp, 700 wh, 6000 bn, voy10—Am. wh bark Tempest, Dentin, cruise and home. 6—Thomas Nye, Holly, for New Zealand and home. age i 400 wh, 3000 bone, on board. 7—HelenMar, Worth, for New Bedford. 11—Am.wh ship Lewis, Dexter, for New Bedford, with 160 ship days with Siam, Rice, Boston, fm asstd. freight 10—Am B—Hillman, Little, for New Zealand. cargo to C A. Williams A Co. 9—Ohio,Barrett, to cruise and home. 12—Am. wh ship Adeline Gibbs, Withington, for Fair10—Lancaster, Kussell, for Honolulu. haven, with freight 11—Am wh ship Maria Theresa, Coop, from OchoUk, 140 wh, 1800 bone, season; 66 sp, 696 wh, royage; 18—Oleono, Simmons, for California coast. 12—Fr.wh ship Winslow, Couppey, cruise and home. 096 wb, 1800 bone, on board. 18— Am wh ship Bart. Gosnold, Clark, to cruise. * 15—Nhnrod, Howes, to cruiseand home. MARING JOURNAL. , , -, , -, -, , •, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1860) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1860.12.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860.12.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/829e2a95e70a2651c69c792bcad04b83.pdf f3d8aecb01f8679c21c6ce3ae030ec41 PDF Text Text THF E RIEND. 28riScrits, M. ia. 3To. t.| 1 CONTENTS For Jnmnr), 1801. New Volutin', News front Satiiorin Islands, TiiAnkflKivioß Sermon, Religious Notices, Friend, Bethel, tut I Home, Proposed Week of Prayer, K. nn ly for Coffee MUM, Letter from Japan, Paoi. 1 1 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 5 6 0 Poetry—The Baity Ship News, &c, Ale-, * 6 7 8 THE FHI END. JANUARY 1. 1801. New Volume and New Year. With the New Year commences the XVIIIth volume of the Friend. Having been called upon for so many successive years, to address our readers with a New Year's Salutatory, we are somewhat at a loss for new and fresh thoughts upon the hackneyed themes. We had thought of jotting down a few stray thoughts upon (he close of the year, Christmas, and kindred topics, but our neighbors of the Advertiser and Polynesian have anticipated us upon those topics, and treated them in a style which leaves us nothing to add. Now wra shall we write upon? Ah, "there's the rub," as Shakspeare would have said, No !—he would not have been at a loss for something to say, for he could find " sermons in stones," and unquestionably he would have found something to say on any occasion. But the old dramatist never edited a newspaper, if he did write plays. He could write when in good humor, and who cannot? But he never was compelled to a periodical scribbling. Without puzzling our brain for something to write upon at the opening of a New Year ana commencement of a Now Volume, we can think of no language more beautiful and appropriate, than that of Prof. Longfellow, in his Hyperion : " Look not mournfully upon the past; it comes not back again : wisely improve the present; it is thine. Go forth to meet the shadowy future, without fear, and with manly heart." HOIv Series, flol. HONOLULU, JANUARY 1, 1861. Just as our paper was going to press, through the kindness of Capt. Bush, of bark Zoe, we have been favored with letters and the Samoan Reporter, from the Navigators' Islands. Our correspondents, J. C. Williams, Esq., British Consul, and the Rev. Mr. Murray, refer with delight to the incre.-ised facilities for communicating with the Sandwich Islands, afforded by the Guano vessels. Mr. Williams refers to the effort which is now being made to support an English School of 60 scholars, at Upolu, and Mr. Murray, to the progress of the Missionary work among the natives. He remarks as follows : " This group is fast rising towards a position of self support, unless some very untoward event or events come upon us. Our contributions to the London Missionary Society this year amount to the sum of £930 145., or $4,653, and for the support of our native pastors, we, in some of our disdistricts, have sums nearly as large." The present position of the native and foreign population at Upolu, must correspond very nearly to the state of things in Honolulu twenty-five years ago. 18. The Puritans and their Descendants: A. THANKSGIVING SERMON, Preached at Fort Street Church, in Honolulu, November 29,1800, BY REV. S. C. DAMON. [PUBLISH ill BY BEQUEST.] Psalm XCV: 2.—" Let uscome before Ilia presence, with thanksgiving." A Concert of Thanksgiving, embracing the friends of peace, liberty, piety and missions throughout the world, was originally suggested, I believe, by the Honorable William B. Heed, late U. S. Minister to China. In an address which he delivered in the city of Philadelphia, on his return to America, he declared in the most frank and manly style, that in his opinion, Christianity, as developed in the modern missionary enterprise, was the great agent of civilization. This is his language:— I went to the east with no enthusiasm as to the missionary enterprise: I came back with a fixed conviction that in its true and harmonizing power, and in its increasing influence in commercial adventure, it is, under Providence, the greatagent of civilization ; and I feel it my duty to add, that everywhere, in Asia and Africa, among the Caffres, in Natal, on the continent of India, among the forests of Ceylon, and over the vast expanse of China, the testimony to the It is highly gratifying that the subject zealand success of our countrymen as missionof the truth is earnest, and concurrent. I of a Public Cemetery is beginning to attract aries henrd it everywhere, and from high authority." more attention among the foreign residents In connection with this address, I find the of Honolulu. The editor of the Polynesian idea suggested, that at all stations, established asks, " How then is the cemetery kept in by American missionaries throughout the order, the graves protected, and the associa- world, the last Thursday of November, tion enabled to perform what everybody should be observed as a day of Thanksgiving, as in nearly all the States of the American seems to expect from them ? Quien sabe ?" Union this day is annually set for that purThat question can be satisfactorily answered pose. by referring to the books kept by the TreasThis suggestion has favorably impressed urer, from 1847, to Feb., 1860. An exami many minds. At the late meeting of the nation of those will show that very little has Hawaiian mission, held in Honolulu, it was' been done by the foreign residents of Hono- resolved to observe this day as a day of Thanksgiving. So far as have lulu. We hope the new organization will reached us, it will be observed reports at all stations bring the subject clearly and plainly before of American missionaries in other parts of this community. Unless something is done the world. For a long period, the first Monsoon, we shall be classed among the Mor- day of each month has been observed as a mons, whose disrespect for the graves of the day for holding a concert of Prayer for missions. Hereafter, we hope, the last Thursdead is so flagrantly unbecoming and unday of November, may be remembered and worthy of a Christian community. observed as a concert of Thanksgiving. This • " �THE FRIEND, JANUARY, 1861. 2 idea of a day of general Thanksgiving, is one of gradual growth. It has been gaining strengtn and spreading ever since the Pilgrims landed upon the shores of New England, two hundred and forty years ago. The Annual American Thanksgiving is unquestionably of New England origin. It is coeval with the colony of Plymouth. The first Puritan Thanksgiving was observed in the autumn of 1621. The venerable Edward Winslow, in his work, entitled, "Good News from New England," employs this language: " Wo thought it would be groat ingratitude, if wo should content ourselves with private thanksgiving, for tliat which by private prayer could not be obtained. And therefore another solemn day was Bet apart and appointed for that end, wherein wo returned glory, honor and thanksgiving to our good God, which dealt so graciously with us." Hence, originated the New England It soon became most deeply interwoven among the social and religious institutions of the New England Puritans. The observance of this day, for over two hundred years, was confined to the New England States ; but as the sons of the Puritans pushed their way westward, planting their homes in New York, Ohio, Illinois, nnd westward to the shores of the Pacific, they have so far influenced public sentiment, that even the State of California observes the last Thursday of November as a day of thanksgiving. A similar day has frequently been appointed by His Majesty, the King of these Islands. The appointment of no day of public religious festival has been more gratifying to the American portion of his subjects. Frequently have I been called upon to conduct the exercises of this public religious festival, and never have there besn wanting ampio and urgent motives for thanksgiving. How inspiring and gratifying the thought, that a Puritan Thanksgiving has become so maturely developed, that it now embraces within its broad grasp the Thanksgiving. friends of peace, liberty, truth and missions throughout the world. This is a noble, elevating, and impressive idea. We assemble, to day, not to celebrate an Hawaiian Thanksgiving, not a New England Thanksgiving, not an American Thanksgiving; but a Christian Missionary Thanksgiving, embracing the friends of truth, peace, liberty, missions and the gospel throughout the world. This idea when carefully reflected upon, is evidently calculated to enoble, expand, enlarge, and liberalize the minds of all who can be persuaded to entertain the world-wide conception. The idea is akin to that uttered by the Apostle Paul, on Mars Hill, at Athens, God hath made of one blood all nations of men, "for tp dwell on all the face of the earth." Why should not all men and all nations unite in a concert of Thanksgiving, which shall be universal ? The time, we believe, will yet come, when this will be done. Let us cherish, foster, and disseminate the idea, until " from the rising to the selling sun," there shall be sung one universal" song of praise and thanksgiving. It was in reference to that day that Cowper wrote: -, "One song employ* ail nations and all err, Worthy the Lamb, for be was slain for ns. The dwellersId the Talesand tin the rooks. Shoutto eiirh other, and the mountain tops fromdistant mountains eaten the flying joy. Till nation afternation, taught the strain. Karth rolls the r aptorout hotannaround." ' English navigators reckon their longitude from the meridian of Greenwich; the French from Paris; the Americans from Washington ; and it seems, altogether natural, fit and becoming that we should calculate ours today from the meridian of the rock of Plymouth. At what other meridian will it be more natural for us to reckon ? There let this concert of Thanksgiving commence. Let the sons of the Pilgrims dwelling near that rock, " give the pitch," or " raise the tune" in good old New England style, and then let the song of praise and the anthem of Thanksgiving rise, swell, extend, and be prolonged, until the sons of the Pilgrims, and all others, willing to unite with them, throughout the world, shall join in the full chorus. In the name of all the friends nnd lovers of order, truth, the gospel ami missions in these Islands, 1 would most cordially accept the invitation to join in this concert of Thanksgiving. In thus accepting of the invitation, and consenting to address those who might assemble on this occasion, my theme of discourse is naturally marked out, and my topic defined. Have we, as descendants of the Puritans of Old and New England, or sympathizing with them in their opinions, occasion to appear TO-DAY with Thanksgiving in the House of God ? Can I now address you, my hearers, in the language of the Psalmist, " Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving?" This is my theme of discourse: I shall endeavor to show, that the descendants of the Puritans and all sympathizing with them in their opinions and principles, have abundant occasion foe thanksgiving on this neither Parliament, nor Hierarchy, nor King, to interpret. The Puritans adhered to the Established Church as far as the interpretation of the Bible seemed to warrant, but no further, not even in things of indifference." This was Puritanism, "that not even a ceremony should be tolerated unless it was enjoined by the word of God." The adherents of this party were not a few weakminded enthusiasts and fanatics, but multitudes of the sturdy yeomanry of England. They were Englishmen, whom no threats could intimidate or persecutions subdue. If time would allow, I should delight to trace the progress of the Puritan party from the days of Edward VI. to those of Victoria. Sometimes under the iron heel of tyrannical power, the party may have been led to commit an occasional excess or overleap the line of prudence, but for the most part, the history of our Puritan ancestors is made up of the records of noble deeds and manly efforts to promote the cause of civil and religious liberty. A modern lecturer upon the heroes of the English commonwealth, employs this language: " It was Hampden who established in the English mind tho idea of liberty, Cromwell who established the idea of toleration, Make the idea that Britain must be master of the mas, and Milton the idea of the liberty of the press. This was tho special work of these four men, all Puritans, the lathers of Lritish liberty." How it does quicken the blood in one's veins to read of the earnest struggles of our Puritan ancestors of an earlier date than the Commonwealth. .Respecting a host, whoso names are upon record, and richly deserving that record, it may well be said "These are the great of earth, : Qreat not Ity kingly birth ; Great in their well proved worth, DAY. First: An historicalreview of the Puritans is calculated to inspire in all a feeling of Firm heartsand true." Rogers and Hooper, the proto-martyrs of Protestant England, were Puritans. They thanksgiving. The Puritan has made his mark upon the never sought by concessions to escape the page of history. He has attained historical flames, for them, compromise was apostacy." It is a fact, acknowledged by the ablest celebrity. Three hundred years ago the Puritan defined his position, took his stand historiansof the sixteenthand seventeenth centuries, that to the Puritans belongs the honor and has never abandoned his station. Throughout the ever varying and changing of religious liberty. Says one, " The previcissitudes of political and religious parties, cious spark of liberty had been kindled and he remains essentially the same in 1860 was preserved by the Puritans alone." This, that he was in his youth, 1560. The fashion be it remembered, is the language of even a of his coat and locks may have altered, but foe to Puritanism. Says another, "That his principles have not changed or veered.* the English people became Protestant, is due The former would enforce uniformity, in to the Puritans." Macaulay, acknowledged the greatest of religious rites, forms and ceremonies, retaining some relics of Popery, but in the lan- modern reviewers, essayists, and historians, guge of Bancroft, "Puritanism, zealous for has written an eulogium upon the Puritans! independence, admitted no voucher but the which is among the brighest passages of his Bible—a fixed rule, which it would allow many brilliant pages. Modem literature — followingparagraphs from a late New York Independ* The lead us to think that we may have admitted too much, In ent, regard to the style of dress worn by the Puritans Besides more important subjects of contention between the it : seventeenth century, " Purilannand Cavaliers of therelated English also to questions of is well known that their differences the Influence of their dressand personal appearance. Underdiverged from each other respective characters, the two parties simplicity and in external fashions, the ono characterised byeffemtnacy. The show and to tending the other manliness, and Cavaliers were addloted to g»y «!<»••. lace, and rume. aiuldisfalling below he shoulders, even long, wore the hair graDosed In curls of" love-looks :" the Puritans inclined to aoppovercoatumc, and wore thehair so much shorter than their rise to fashions, as togive nents, though not mora thanour present (The ttartk the name of " Roundheads." A foreign review that on these quesBrittok we think) not long since showed parties, those the verdict or at issue between Uonaof!W' then day, is clearly in nglShworld, In later times, and In our •object now on this preferences whose frvorof Caprevail amongall classes, including|the descendaotsof the among the hair modern fashion of VaHers themselves. Th. or rmindgentlemen really answers to the cropped head described only as contrast„ead"of that time, whlati was thus ed with the style ofthe other parly, which would now appear the™ iePurilans, " " tn us extravagant, and not because the hair was cut close to the head, as among the fighting-men of our day, who have their own reasons for their extreme usage. In dress, too, Uie gravest hue prevails now even more than among the Puritans so that the " black coat," once a distinction of ministers and judges, has lost its old significance. Milton, in Uie fourth book of his Paradise Lost, in his description of Adam in Paradise, took care to give a Ait at the fashion of the Cavaliers. He aimed Indeed to depict the unfalleu parent of our race as a model of manly strength,and beauty but we think he would scarcely have measured the length ol his hair so particularly as in the words we shall Italise, hud he not meant to signify that the gay courtiers of his time were a degenerateset, whocouldhave no place In such aconception Certainly grace and severity were happily combined In Ike Puritan model for the hair,—parted, not on the side, but in the middle, and flowing, but not effeminate,—as learned from has description, and from portraits also of himself and other wor" thies ofhis age. Certainly, too, in him the Puritans furnished a rarer model forsuch a description than their antagonists. Ills fair, large front,and eye sublime, declared Absoluterule ■, and hyacinlhine locks Kound from his parted forelock manly hung Clustering, but not bi ninth tin ihouldt r. broad." " " " �can boast of few reviews or essays to equal Macaulay's upon Milton, and yet the gems of that article, are the writer's sketches of Puritan character. The Puritans were men whose minds had derived a peculiar character from tho daily contemplation of superior beings and external interests. Not content with acknowledging in general terms, an ovoruling Providence, they habitually ascribed every event to the will of the Great Being, for whose power nothing was too vast, for whoso inspection nothing was too minute. * * * They rejected with contempt, the ceremonious homage which other sects substitutedfor tho pure worship of the soul. Instead of catching occasional gliutpses of tho Doity, through an obscuring veil, they aspired to gaze full on the intolerable brightness, and to commune with him face to face. Ilenco originated their contempt for terrestrial distinctions. * * * They recognized no title to superiority but his favor. * * * If they were unacquainted with the works of philosophy and poetry, they were deeply read in the oracles of God. If their names wero not found in tho registers of heralds, they felt assured that they were recorded in the Book ofLifts. If their stops were not accompanied liy a splendid train of menials, hosts of ministering angels had charge over them. Their palaces wero houses not made with hands; their diadems were crowns of glory which would neter fude away! On the rich and the eloquent, on nobles and priests, they looked down with contempt; for they esteemed themselves rich in a more precious treasure, and eloquent in a more sublime language, nobles by the right of an earlier creation, and priests by tho imposition of a mightier hand." The era has forever passed away, for nar- " rowininded writers to belie and misrepresent these facts of history. The tendency is now towards the other extreme. Poets, orators, essayists and historians, are new combining to weave a wreath worthy to place upon the brow of the Puritan of history. Even Oliver Cromwell—whose lifeless remains were dug up and hung at Tyburn —is now a hero among the English hero worshippers. Macaulay speaks of the " ability and energy of his splendid administration;" and again he remarks, " never before had religious liberty and the freedom of discussion been enjoyed in a greater degree. Never had the national honor been better upheld abroad, or the seat of justice better filled at home." It has taken, however, two hundred years for the character of Cromwell, one of England's greatest, wisest, and most powerful of rulers and statesmen, to triumph over long eras of abuse and misrepresentation. Englishmen are now proud of Oliver Cromwell, the Puritan Protector, as well as of his illustrious Secretary, John Milton, the author of Paradise Lost. But 1 must abruptly break off in this sketch of Puritan history, reserving my remarks upon their subsequent history, in America, to another branch ofmy general subject. All this mighty struggle, a rapid glance at which I have now taken, seemed the necessary and preparatory work, to make ready a people who should be fitted to lay the foundation of the great North American Republic. It was during these troubles at home, that successive parties embarked for New England. Even Oliver Cromwell had his passage, at one time, engaged for Boston. In the beautiful and quaint language of Longfellow, in his recent poem, The Courtship of Miles Standish." " And wheat for this planting, '• God had sifted three Kingdoms vi living seed of a nation Then had lifted the wheat, as the chroniclersold,and suchis the faith ofthe people. Bo say the ; JANUARY, 1861. 3 Till: FRIEND, Before portraying another feature of Puri- this subject, hence I will merely allude to allow me to ask if an histori- the following. In the autumn of 1852,* when cal review of Puritan history during the 16th called upon to preach a Thanksgiving serand 17th centuries, is not calculated to in- mon, there were reported by Mr. Hall, the Editor of the Polynesian, no less than 145 spire a sentiment of thanksgiving ? Secondly: The commercial enterprise which whale ships at anchor in this port, besides lias been displayed by t/te Puritans and their 12 merchant vessels, and the U. S. frigate, descendants, is calculated to call forth our ad- St. Lawrence. Nearly all vere under the American flag, and belonging to New Engmirationand thanksgiving. The number of seamen in port, was The Puritan has always been enterprising, land. estimated at 6000, and the value of ships His religious thriving and industrious. cargoes, at $15,000,000. I know that opinions inculcated self reliance and inde- and a rare occurrence, such as never had ocpendence. When the Pilgrims embarked was curred before, and probably will never occur from Holland for New England, the Dutch but the statistical facts involved, most magistrates bore the most honorable testimo- again, illustrate the point under considestrikingly Puritan ny to their industry and thrift. The has always felt himself personally respon- ration. I might dwell indefinitely upon the trade, sible to take care of himself and rear up his commerce, enterprise, and bold adventures of family. Not only has tho Puritan been the New Englanders, as still further illustrato do his own and thinking speaking, ready element of Puritan character. tive of this but also his own work. During the past three So far as commercial enterprise, at home and hundred years, no one acquainted with Puriabroad, may be beneficial as an ameliorating that the tan and general history, will deny and civilizing agency upon the condition and Puritan portion of the world has performed destiny of our race, throughout thelglobe, its full share, in starting and prosecuting en- the Puritans of Old and New England are terprises upon sea and land. It has been fully entitled to a portion of the credit of vigsaid of New England, that " granite and and incessantly working this agency. ice" were the only natural experts, and yet orously The intellectual character of the Thirdly: "Boston notions" are exported to all parts of the globe. New York may have a greater Puritans and of their descendants, when commerce from its geographical position, but viewed in its influence upon society and tlic its variety of exports is less. The enter- world, is calculated to inspire our minds with prise, invention, industry, and thrift of the gratitude and thanksgiving. Without uttering a single word disparagNew England people, lead to corresponding activity upon the sea. The sons of New ing the mental character and intellectual England have gone abroad and established standing of any other nation, or race, or sect, themselves in all centers of commercial or body of men, it is no vain assumption to claim for the Puritans of Old and New importance, throughout the world. The recent visit of so many whale ships to England, that they stand forth before tho our harbor, affords an illustration of our world historically, and in their present posisubject, which is strikingly apt and pointed. tion, as fully equal in mental vigor and It thus appeared to the mind of the great intellectual endowments, with any other English writer and statesman, Edmund equal portion of the human race. The Burke. Nearly a century ago, he uttered the Puritan for three centuries has always following eloquent tribute to the commercial evinced a vigorous mental constitution. He enterprise of the people of New England, has never shrunk from intellectual toil. rising in his place in the British Parliament, Mind has ordinarily been the weapon which he has wielded, although he has not declined he remarked as follows : to the sword, when called into the " And pray, Sir, what in the world is equal wield to it ? Pass by other porta, and look at tho field; and woe betide the soldier that has manner, in which tho people of New England ventured to measure swords with him, or carry on the whale fishery. Whilo we follow meet him in mortal combat. We do not bethem among the tumbling mountains of ice, and lieve a Puritan ever had the epithet coward behold theut penetrating into the deepest frozen applied to his name, by even his bitterest foe. roccssess of Hudson Bay and Davis' Straits ; was a maxim of Cromwell, the greatest while wo are looking for thorn beneath the Arc- It that prays best, tic circle, wo hear that they havo pierced into soldier of his age, "He tho opposito region of polar cold. • • • Nor is and preaches best, will fight best." This the equinoctial heat more discouraging to them was no meaningless maxim, with men who than tho accumulated winter of both the poles. followed a leader that took for his motto, We learn that whilo soruo draw the line and Trust in God, and keep your powder dry." strike the harpoon on the coast of Africa, others " It is not however my purpose to speak of run the longitude and pursue their gigantic Puritan intellect as displayed in maneuvergame along the coast of Brazil. No sea, but what is reached by their fisheries ; no climate ing an army, constructing a fort, or fighting that is not witness to their toil. Neither the an enemy. Fortunately for our world, Purpcrscvenmcc of Holland, nor the activity of itan intellect has manifested its keenness, enFrance, nor tho dexterous and firm sagacity of ergy, brilliancy, vigorand grasp, in other deEnglish enterprise, ever carried this most peril- partments of mental labor. The Puritan ous mode of hardy industry to the extent to early turned his attention to the science of this recent a which it has been pursued by His ideas upon politics, repeople who are still in fho'r gristle, and not yet government. ligion, liberty, and education, were modelhardened into manhood." after a new type from any which harr Such was the language of Burke, eighty- ed hitherto prevailed in England. A conflict six years ago, and four years before Cooke arose, and necessarily so, for it could not have Islands, the which discovered Sandwich have been otherwise. The contest was long, become the most favorable locality for re- and What the final resometimes bloody. You whale the ships globe. upon cruiting are all familiar with facts and statistics upon * See Friend, tor December, 1842. tan character, — �4 THE FRIEND, JANUARY, 1861. suit would have been, it is quite impossible predict, had not a safety valve been opened in the wilderness of New England. The origin of the settlements at Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay, are distinctly to be traced to that conflict of the 17th century. The number of Puritans who came over from England and settled in New England, is estimated at 21,200, or about 4000 families. Their descendants are now estimated at over 4,000,000, scattered not only over the States of New England and New York, but Ohio, Illinois and other western States, to has received contributions from their pens. History, Poetry, Philosophy, Theology, and the Natural Sciences have been advanced by their studies and investigations. Should not this fact be to us a source of Thanksgiving on this Festival Day? Fourthly and lastly : The Missionary and benevolent spirit displayed by the Puritans and their descendants is deserving of notice on this occasion, and is well calculated to call forth our thanksgiving. The religious opinions of the Puritans being known, it might naturally be supposed, that they would become active in the philanthropic movements of the age. From their earliest record, they cherished a deep sense of personal responsibility. Every man and woman felt that they had eat ha mission to perform. That mission was religious in its nature, but still it did not demand any remissness, in regard to the social and relative duties of life. They were not satisfied with merely living without doing any harm, but they must do something positively good. The world must be made better for their living in it. They must work as religious men to Missions to the Indians were not confined the 17th century, but were continued dur- ing the 18th, being prosecuted by the devoted Brainard, President Edwards, and others of kindred stamp. The missionary zeal of the Puritans did not exhaust itself in the 18th century, but at the opening of the 19th, it burst forth with renewed vigor. Young men in the land of the Pilgrims arpse, who were fired with the zeal of an Elliot and the piety of a Brainard. They have prosecuted and are now carrying forward missions among the Choctaws, Cherokees, and many other of the Indian tribes of North America. Most nobly have they held on their way against an untold amount of opposition. The missionary spirit among the descendants of the Puritans, was not confined to the work among the Indians and the new settlements, but urged forward young men to go abroad and establish missions in Asia, Africa, and the islands of the sea. This year is the jubilee year of the American Board of Foreign Missions. Many thousands of the friends of missionf> from all parts of the United States, have just held a most interesting series of meeting in the city of Boston* The funds of that Board amounted last year, to nearly a half million of dollars. The review of the history of missionary enterprises as prosecuted by the people of New England during the last half century, will forma most interesting chapter in the history of Modem Christianity. It would embrace an account of missionary labors in India, China, Burmah, Africa, Turkey and the Sandwich Islands. I might dwell upon what has lseen accomplished and speak of those who have gone abroad, but I prefer to quote what others have written and stretching away to the shores of the Pacific, with a slight sprinkling over the Hawaiian Islands. Each original family has upon an average multiplied more than a thousandfold.* Incredible as it may seem, Mr. Jarves, the historian, estimated that the decendants of the Puritans, upon these Islands, would in one century multiply to 59,535, if they went on increasing at the same ratio as from 1820 to 1845.t think no one will question the assertion, it the Puritans and their descendants are intellectual in their tastes, habits, schools, lieges, and families, as any equal number and women. of persons dwelling in any portion of our In England, the Puritans contended for globe. It has always been a settled princi- their civil and religious rights. They strugof ple action with the Puritans, that their gled most manfully. On establishing themchildren must be educated. Boston schools selves in New England, they early devoted are as far-famed as Boston notions ! That the work of missions among to themselves ignorance is the mother of devotion," origi- the Indians. Nobly, most nobly, did they "nated not among the Puritans. They rather prosecute the work. The enterprise culmintook a sentiment of Job as their motto; ated in the apostolic labors of the pious and " The soul to be without knowledge is not Elliot. He emigrated to America good." Ignorance was rather counted a sin, devoted 1631, ten years after the landing of the in a sad blot, a burning shame. The neat and was settled at Roxbury, Mass. school-house, is everywhere in Puritan set- Pilgrims, At that period there were about twenty tribes tlements found standing beneath the shadow claimed by the of the meeting-house. It is certain to be of Indians within the limits their language said: found in every neighborhood, and where four English. Elliot soon learned a series of tours, and a sysAt this recent Anniversary of the Turkish Misroads meet. The people having all been and commenced he carried forward until sion Aid Society, held in London, and established labors, of which tem taught to read, to write, and cipher, acade- over four score years old. Most richly did by English Christians to aid tho missions of tho mies, colleges, and all the higher seminaries the Earl of Shaftesfor him the en- American Board in Turkey, of learning, have followed us as a natural those labors and toils secure bury, in his address on taking the chair, gave tho the It title of to Indians. Apostle viable following tribute to the excellence of the missionconsequence. Cambridge University, in New has been my privilege to wander along the aries: England, is no mean competitor of Cambridge banks of Charles River, where Elliot labored, Ho did not believe that in the whole history University in Old England. This array of and over of Indians in Natick, to of "missions—he did not believe that in tl.e history the graves educational forces has exerted a most poweror in the history of any negotiaful and salutary influence upon all classes in whom he preached. I have seen too, one of of diplomacy, now tions carried on between man and man, they the community. Not only has it been felt in the wonders of America —Elliot's Bible, at Worcester, would find anything to equal tho wisdom, tho New England, but its influence has been felt in the Antiquarian Library truth of that may soundness, and tho pure evangelical ofthePilgrims Mass. The descendants all over the United States, and is now extendmen who constituted the American misof body a stately out their design of erecting sion. Ho had said it twenty times before, and ing to other parts of the world. The day carry rock, but no would say it again—for the expression appropri-he has passed away to sneer at the intellectual monument upon Plymouth and character of the Puritans or their descend- monument will ever equal in sublimitytypo- ately conveyed his meaning—that they wore a curious of Elliot. Its marvolous combination of common-sense and pioworth this Bible ants. No sarcastic Sydney Smith will ever in ty. Every one who came in contact with those again tauntingly ask, " Who reads an Amer- graphy and long words, speakand eloquent American missionaries spoke in praise of them. devoted ican Book ?" An Edinburgh Reviewer might tones of Elliot's pious zeal Persons in authority and persons in subjection all scholarship. now appropriately ask, " Who does not read spoke in their favor. Travelers spoke well of Elliot organized numerous churches, and tnem; and he knew of no man who had ever been American Books ?" Prescott, Bancroft, Motamong the Indian able to bring against that body a Binglo valid obley, Sparks, Bowditch, Everett, Willis, acquired an influence jection There they stood, tested by years, tried Longfellow, Webster, and a host of other tribes which equals the tales of romance. deeply of that their works and exemplified by their fruits ; day by The churches Puritan of men marked intellectual character, will contrinoble Many with sympathized him. probably sustain the intellectual reputation the religiousand secular England. The • Since the delivery of this discourse, of the Puritans for some time to come; but if butions were sent over from have communicated full rc|wrta of theJubilee Meetwas the newspapers Massachusetts American Board, held In Boston, commencing TuesGeneral Court of of the ing " of day, Oct. 2, and endingFriday. The meeting was numerously their names are forgotten, those of Milton, the history Watts, Baxter, Bunyan, Howe, Edwards, first Missionary Society in attended. The following brief summary of statistics, is all that voted That body our limits Will allow us to publish, foreign ordained missnaawill not speedily pass into oblivion. No Protestant Christendom." in 1812, were Ire, and those have been followed by 410, ries for the Inwhile thosehave become associated with 1,257. At the present descendant of the Puritans in the middle of to provide religious instruction old and venetime The the Board is supporting about 900 laborers, in Asia. Africa, the 19th century, has occasion to blush for dians as early as 1646.in England as the and the islands of the sea. As many as 175,000 children has* known educated in mission schools. The number of pages printrable been Society " the want of intellectual character and men" short of one thousand ed from the beginning cannot fullmuch Gospel," was and five hundred millions." The funds of the Board In 1810, tal stamina manifest among this people. No Society for Propagatinginthe This Soend of half 1649. a century, thereceipts for were $1,000, and st the department of science, art or literature, but formed and incorporated 1800, are $428,332 80. The total amount for fifty years, eioeed ciety was at first composed ofPuritans.* tl . Bancroft, Vol. 1, p. 4SB. * gee •a.P./.««.sa.,J«*M,l»iB. I fi«Nw f4«urk forOc «iiortc«aw»1S0O. htober, $8,000,000. Thenumber ofuusabati gathered Into 162 churches organised by Uie missionariesof the American Board, ts not lass than 66,000. �FRIEND, JANUARY, 1861. 5 Till] THE FRIEND. ability to salt them with our Protestant salt. This is what we are striving to do, and in the providence of God we are doing it: we are doing JANUARY 1, 1861. more; we are extending there our own mother tongue. The German comes there with his diaGreat Fire in Honolulu. lect, and the Frenchman with his, the Italian with his, the Chinese—a representative from The greatest firo which has ever occurred in whose empire 1 see on this platform—with his. It Many of these individuals learn to speak our Honolulu took place lost Saturday evening. and null, flour children, their of the ; but we take the in imperfectly originated bakery language and put them into the common schools, and teach spread throughout the neighborhood. The folthem the mother language. The generation that lowing summary of losses, we copy from tho there may retain many of their prejudices, tho Advertiser: thoroughly becomes ut the second generation " Extra" of Mill, including the Foundry, Bakery, Machinery. English and thoroughly American. A great SteamandFlour $20,0*10 Warehouse, many of the people that go there aro what you do. do. Stock of 260 bbU Hour, 10,000 lbs. bread, » 000 « bags, name. lie. Are bran, casks, call Papists, and wo call them by the same 4,000 Hughes, iron founder and machine shop, They come there in vast numbers, and with all Thos. shipwright's building, Foster's Johnson 'i'fS? 7,600 their old prejudices, but tho change that comes do. * do. stock oflumber, copper, Aic., A/c.. 8,000 stone warehouse and contents, over them is very remarkable. Now as a proof J. J. Caranave, «00 Wilcox, Richards A: Co.—lumber, 1,000 of this it is stated, and the figures are given us K. Gilllland,—an mloble building, went to Six small buildings, mostly occupied as butcher shops by ecclesiastics, that if tho Papiststothat by natives, ,l,ow their own Thompson* n«n tho United States remained true Neville—blacksmiths, 1,000 yard,(torn down) church, they with their descendants must by this Two houses In Caranavc's to furniture and goods removed from stores, time have numbered 7,500,000, living under the Damages and dwellings near the Are, Si shadow of our stars ami stripes. Well, the fact Damage to government warehouses, °°° is, that, with our addition of Texasand Califor$66,000 Totalloss, nia, we have, at this hour, less than two millions of pcoplo who owe any allegiance to tho Pope. A Hint to Chaplains.—A sailor writing That fact will tell you what we are doing thore for the building up of Protestantism, and for tho us from New Bedford, employs this language: destruction of Popery. Bo not afraid, therefore, And, kind sir, I pray you, as a faithful that we shall be overwhelmed with these tribes, sentinel country's upon the watch-tower of holiness, to for your good, who leavo your country make us any sound the alarm in the ears of all my fellow and who go to our country, not to better. Bo not afraid :we are determined to put the intoxicaTho upper seamen, and urge them to shun them all into our American Mill. company, as and the evils of bad stono of the mill is the Bible, and the nether stone ting cup enthusiasm in speaking of the missionary is the common school; and that mill wo etrivo to they would the gaping vortex of the whirllabors of the Puritans, has blinded my vision keep going as wo can, and we put into it as many pool, or the open gates of hell." to such a degree that I cannot see and appre- as wo can. We keep the mill grinding, and they The editor of the Advertiser refers to ciate what has been done by other sects, de- come out ofit Protestants and Americans." more means to have gone ; no was intention my and societies. It By nominations a dish of fresh peas on Christmas day from and I can appreciate the missionary zeal of fully into the subject of the benevolent been Mr. Holstein, of the Agricultural Garden. even Catholics, although I would protest philanthropic enterprises which have It is an open question whether that gentleagainst their errors, with all the fire of a undertaken and prosecuted by the Puritans be New Eng- man or the editor of the Friend should the Luther, the calm philosophy of a Calvin, and and their descendants in Old and was served on who the most grateful, to other upon of a had dwell designed I Knox. land. independence the stern fresh strawberWhile passing in rapid review thework of topics calculated to call forth our gratitude same day, with a dessert of from the same source. but feel ries I the Thanksgiving, Missions, as carried forward on this Concert of by Foreign Puritans and their descendants, it should be that I owe my audience an apology for deLetters from H. B. M. Consul, Gen'l borne in mind that they have been equally taining them thus long, henca I would rather affording the zealous for Home evangelization. That is abruptly close, by expressing the earnest hope Miller, have been received, his continued over of intelligence their the Puritans scattered gratifying most a great work. New Englanders and that the sons of descendants have stood shoulder to shoulder, these sunny isles, may ever act up to the good health. He is still at Lima, and frewith Christians living in other parts of known principles and exalted character of quently meets his old companions "in arms." America, to provide religious instruction for their ancestors. May we and our descendWe omit to report the particulars of the thousands and millions of foreigners, who ants upon Hawaiianshores, strive to perpetuand civil religious are now landing at the rate of a thousand a ate the great principles of the loss of the ship Silver Star, at Jarvis day uponthe shoresof America. So great is liberty, for which our fathers so nobly Island, as the other papers give such full rethe migration from Ireland alone, that Eng- fought throughout long centuries of manly port of details. lish writers already speak of the entire exo- strife, patient toil and prayerful anxiety. Friend, Bethel and Home out of Debt!!! dus ofthe Celtic race as a probable result. Religious Notices. of the British and At the last anniversary The Friend. —In balancing our books, wo find ArrOINTHKNTS FOR TBK CONCERT OF PRAYER. Foreign Bible Society, held in London, at $928 80 oui paper ha* cost, during the year, which the Earl of Shaftesbury presided, the —The following appointments have been mutu- Receipt* amount to 816 00 Rev. Dr. Murray, of America, made the fol- ally agreed upon, by the Pastors of the Foreign $112 80 lowing graphic statement : churches in Honolulu. have a few sulwcribcrs from whom You will ask what we do in that country Sabbath, January Otli—Preaching in the sev- Wo $112 80 we hope to receive at least with the multitudes of individuals that, from eral churches upon the nature, necessity and inSo we will report the Friend out of debt. Papal and Protestant countries, are continually fluence of the Holy Spirit. perhaps flooding our shores. I will tell you andhave Tun Bethel. —Received from various sources two Each day of the week, a Union Prayer MootI had better do it in figures. We $276 00 for support of the Bethel, and theMissouri— the one o'clock Mississippi Bethel, rivers—the at at a before large quarter 50 00 ing, Sale of old Seraphine, miles to the Atlantic Ocean. 4,000 which flow P. M. The Bethel bell will ring at 4 past 12, —we form one call the That river—for they $320 00 and toll at the opening of the meeting. The exFather of Waters. We have other rivers, of less for gas, fixtures and other inExpended from ercises to continue one hour. rivers, these the eastvolume than this, but 278 46 cidental expenses, Prayer meetings will be held at the several ern slope of the Rocky Mountains, all flow into 47 54 tho Atlantic. The Atlantic opens its bosom for churches in Honolulu, every evening, commenc- Cash on hand, most to happy are Sailors' the reception of those streams, and takes them in, ing on Tuesday evening. On Monday, the usuThi and then salts them with its own salt. So we al Monthly Concert, at the session room of Fort off, and cash on hand eigktypaid open our arms to emigrants from whatever counfive cents !!! try they come, and we sock, as God gives us the St. Church. See next page. and he believed it would bo found that those American missionaries had done more towards upholding tho truth and spreading the Gospel of Christ in the East, than any body of men in this or any other age.'' A similar testimony to the usefulness of tho labors of the American missionaries has also been given in a recent letter from Hon. James Williams, United States Minister at Constantinople, to the missionaries at Beyrout. He says: "It has been my good fortuno to become personally acquainted with a majority of theAmcri-" can missionaries in the Turkish empire, and with others I have been brought into communication, in the discharge of my official duties. Eminent alike for their intelligence and their prudence, they aro collectively and individually an honor to tho country which claims them as her citizens. In their lives they exemplify the virtues which thoy teach to others, and thuß by precept and example gain tho esteem of even those who opposo the accomplishment of their purposes. Superficial observers who estimate tho value of their services to tho cause of humanity and truo religion by the number of their converts, know but littlo of the real field of usefulness in which they aro sowing seed which will one day spring up for the harvest. From my own observation, I most cordially concur in the opinion which was expressed to mo by a high dignitary of a church which does not regard their doctrines with a favorable eye, to the effect that the American missionaries had contributed more to the literary and moral advancement of, and to the diffusion of useful knowlodgo in the Turkish'empire, than had been accomplished by all others." Let no one for a moment imagine that my " foes " - - - -- -- - - --- �THE FRIEND, JANUARY, 1861. 6 false religions, and the full accomplishment of the prayer, "Thy Kingdom come." Sunday, 13.—Thanksgiving for past revival; sent been An appeal, or invitation, has and the enforcement of tho solemn responsibility forth by the officers of the "Evangelical Al- resting on every Christian to spend and be spent making known the name of tho Lord Jesus at liance," in London, requesting Christians in and abroad. Missionary sermons. homo throughout the world, to observe the first These subjects are capable of every variety of prayer, week in 1861 as a Concert of Prayer for treatment. Union is strength. United praise, has power with God, and prevails the enlarged outpouring of the Holy Spirit. united —2 Chron. v. 13, and xx. 20-22; Acts iv. 31-33. The subject-matter of this invitation has Every day tho conflict thickens. The aggressions been carefully considered by tho Pastors of on the camp of tho enemy aro stirring up all his wrath. The very successes of Christ's soldiers the native and foreign churches in Hono- multiply the calls for reinforcements. Our only lulu, and below will be found the programme hope is in God. Our expectation is from Him. one heart and one which they have sketched out, and which Shall we not arise, and with whom Cometh our salvoico call upon Him/rom will be observed. vation? Tho Lord liath done groat things for us. This is a movement in the right direc- Showers of blessings have fallen on many lands. rain. Shall not tion. It is time Christians came together There is asoundofabundaneoof the posture of the Church bo that of Elijah, prosaside their petty jealousfor prayer, laying trate in importunate prayer? It was when all ies and denominational differences. It be- the people shouted' with a great shout that of Jericho fell. Who will refuse to tokens a better time coming. We take great the wall the voioo of supplication? Tho last recordraise pleasure in publishing the invitation. ed words of tho Son of Man aro reverberating through Christendom, " Surely 1come quickly." Proposed Week or Prayer in 1801.—Our Who will not respond, " Amen. Even so: come, C. E. Eardley, Chairman. Missionary brethren at Lodiana invited Chris- Lord Jesus?" T. R. Birks, M. A. tians throughout the world to begin this year } Hon. f Davio King, LL. D. with united supplication for tho enlarged outv Secretaries. W. M. Buntino. pouring of the Holy Spirit. The cordial response Edward Steank, D. I). J to their appeal is iresn in tho memory of us all. H. Sciimettau, Hon. Foreign .Secretary. The earth was girdled with prayer. The sun for W. Cardall, M. A. > Official seven days never set on groups or congregations Secretaries. J. Davis. of praying believers. Many striking answers to \ these prayers are known to have been received. Remedy for Coffee Blight. Eternity alone will reveal all tho blessings which wero vouchsafed. Tho recent Missionary ConA correspondent writing from Kona, Haference at Liverpool directed their attention to the subject, and expressed their earnest hope that waii, remarks as follows: the whole Church of Cod throughout tho wholo Our coffee and oranges have both suffered "world" would set apart a week for special prayer much from the blight, but the oranges most. at tho beginning of next year; and the promoters of tho Conference havecommunicated their desire Scarcely a tree, in some localities, has that tho Evangelical Alliance would preparo and escaped, and the flavor, too, is injured. issue an invitation to this effect. A similar wish Trees that were remarkable for sweet and has been expressed by the Lodiana Missionaries. juicy fruit, now bear a large proportion of The Committee of tho Alliance cannot hesitate sour, miserable trash. for a moment to undertake tho duty to, which 1 saw in a late Polynesian a statement that they aro thus called, and they do it the more sheep running amongst coffee was a good since it is so accordance with entirely in readily prevention of the blight. Mentioning it to a their antecedent practice. It is proposed that tho eight days, from Sun- native who has a flock of sheep, he remarked day, January 6th, to Sunday, January 13th, in- that he had noticed that one patch of coffee clusive, 18G1, should be observed as a season of where the sheep frequented had hitherto enspecial supplication. This would leave tho first tirely escaped the blight. So there may be few days of the year free for other engagements, something in it. Who knows but that it to which, in many cases, especially on the Continent, they havo long been devoted; and the com- may lead to more extensive sheep-raising. mencement on the Lords-day would afford pas- If the coffee culture is to be abandoned, Kona tors and teachers an opportunity of urging the is ruined. We have nothing else to export worth mentioning. Bees, however, are doing priviloge of united prayer. With a view to give something of precision and exceedingly well here. I heard yesterday agreement to our worship, the following subjects that Mr. T. H. Paris has this year sent some aro suggested for thought, prayer, and exhorta- 500 lbs. honey-comb to market. He has tion, day by day:— and almost Sunday, Jan. C.—The promise of the Holy about 20 hives. I have two, here has one or more. every foreigner Spirit. We foreigners have reason to be thankful Monday, 7. —An especial blessing on all the services of the week, and the promotion of for a%ood English school. Mr. Mott, our brotherly kindness among all those who love the teacher, is one who perfectly understands his Lord Jesus Christ in sincority. business." Tuesday, B.—The attainment of a higher standard of holiness by the children of Ood. Naval.—H. B. M.'s steamer Alert arrived on Wednesday, 9.—A large increase of true con- the Bth ult., from Victoria, Y. 1., from which port versions, especially in the families of believers. she had a long and tedious passage of 26 days. The Thursday, 10.—Tho freo circulation of the following is a list of her officers •Commander—W. A. K. Puasi. • Word of God, and a blessing upon Christian lite- [Correspondence of tlie Friend.) Concert of Prayer. : rature. Friday, 11.—A large outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon all bishops, pastors, and ciders of the Churches, upon all seminaries ofChristian learning, and uponevery Protestant missionary among Jews or Gentiles, upon the converts of hisftation, and upon his field of labor. Saturday, 12.—The spocdy overthrow of all Surgeon—F. L. Leonard. First £i>M(rnimt—Edward Stubbs. Second Lieutenant—Thus. T. Dickinson. Mauler—Alex. F. Boxer. I'aymatter—Thos. R. Dennis. Aitittant Patrmatter —Fred. A. Codd. Engineer*— James Ward, John Langlanda, Hugh R. Oalr. Midtkipnen—Alfred Anderson, George 11. Lawson. Gstnarr—Jofaa Jssjasa. Letter from Rev. J. Goble. Nov. 9, IS6O. Rev. S. C. Damon :—1 seize the present opportunity to drop you a line or two by the schooner Alert, which I hear is to sail tomorrow or next day for Honolulu. The steamer Niagara, arrived to-day, with the Japanese Embassy on board, and I suppose that the Ambassadors, with their friends, are now rejoicing greatly that, after having sailed round the globe, they have again reached their homes in safety. The Niagara has gone on to Veddo, and as I have not yet heard from her, I cannot send all the news I could wish. We have been able to get a small house for our accommodation, and aro now trying to learn the language as fast as we can. We have found many encouragements already—the people are generally friendly and manifest a spirit of inquiry quite above what we expected to find. Talking with ;t Kanagawa, jArAN, teacher, he said that all men everywhere were conscious of sin, and that all the wisdom of man could not save them ; and that he thought that God was about to look down on Japan and mult away the sins of the people, as the sun would look down after a snow-storm and melt the snow. I said, why do you think so ? He replied, " Like all other people who are untaught, the Japanese are ignorant, but now God has sent teachers (meaning all the missionaries) to teach the people the more perfect way." We also find that the people who can read Chinese are all quite ready to read our books, and we have already distributed numbers of copies of the Bible Evidences of Christianity," illustrated Bible Histories, and many religious tracts. We hope ere long to be able to speak to the people in their own language, and to have native Bibles and books to distribute. I have seen Capt. Munjero, but he is compelled to be very cautious about visiting foreigners. Only a few days ago, he was shut up three days in his own house for coming from Yeddo to Yokohama, and going on board a Dutch steamer without permission. We have not only a pleasant country, full of hills and valleys, trees, flowers, and smiling fields to look upon, but we have one of the most pleasant places in the country for our home, a mission composed of three families, and another family within call. We have no wide roads and carriages to ride over the country, but we have narrow roads and horses and saddles, to exercise our limbs and see the country around. " Yours, &c., J. Goble. Do good to your friend, that he may be more wholly yours; to your enemy, that he may become your friend. �ADVERTISEMENTS. The Baby. Another little wave Upon tho sea of life Another soul to save, Amid the toil and strife. DENTIST. HONOLULU, ILL E. HOFFMANN, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Office in the New Drug Store, corner of Kaahumanu and Queen streets, Makoc & Anthou'i Block. Open day anil night G. P. JUDD, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, HONOLULU, OAHU, S. I. Office, corner of Fort and Merchant streets. Office open from 9 A.. to 4 ADVERTISEMENTS. A. P. EVERETT, 33X1. AUOTIOJV J. WORTH, VINO established himself in business atHilo, Hawaii, is prepared to furnish ships with Recruits, on favorable terms for Cash, Goods or Rills ontho United States. Honolulu, Oahu, 11. I. HA P. CULBURU, A-TJCTIONEEH, Kaahumanu street, Honolulu,Oahu. ,:: tf BARDWAJPE STORE. HAWAIIAN FLOUR COMPANY, A I*. KVKUKTT, Treasurerand Agent. 100-tf ODD FELLOWS' BUILDING, ON FORT STREET, C. 11. LEWERS, of all kinds, Hinges, Screws, Tacks, Razors, Cut and Wrought Nails, Spikes, Brads, Lumber and building materlals.Fort St. Honolulu. 106-tf Files, Carpenters' Tools of all kinds, Pocket and HAS. !'. STJILIrOV. M. D Sheath-Knives, Marlinspikes, Caulking-Irons and Lai* Surgeon United States Navy, late Consular Physician to Mallets, and numerous other articles, for sale at the general practitioner. and American seamen W. N. LADD. (tf) uric, eerber Kjiahumanu and Merchant streets, and residence owest prices, by at Dr. Wood's Mansion, Hotel strent. NAVIGATION TAUGHT. Medical and Surgical advice in English, French, Spanish, and Italian. in aU its branches, taught by the JlBcehours from 11 A. H. to 2 p. at.; at other hours inquire at Subscriber. The writer Likewise begs to inl-tf his residance. timate that he will give instruction to a limited AMOS 8. OOSE. number of pupils in English reading and grammar, SAat'L N. CASTLE. CASTLE A COOKE, geography, writing, arithmatic, &c. Residence, cotstreet. IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL tage in KukuiMarch DANIEL SMITH. Honolulu, 26,1857. LOCKS , « NAVIGATION, DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE BIBLE, BOOK and TRACT DEPOSITORY, At the oldstand, corner of King and School streets, SAILOR'S HOME, HONOLULU. near the largo Stone Church. Also, at the Store BOOKS AND TRACTS, in the English, street, King C. Nicholson, H. in formerly occupied by French, Portuguese, German, Welsh, Swedapposite the Seamen's Chapel. n and Spanish languages. These books are offered Agents for Jayne's Medicines. for sale, at cost prices, by the Hawaiian Bible and Tract Societies, but furnished GRATUITOUSLY TO SEAMEN. Also, Office of The Friend, bound volumes for BROTYPE CrAIiLERY. sale. Subscriptions received. N. B.—Seamen belonging to vessels lying "off UNDERSIGNED would call the attestiom of of his Friends and the Public to his Rooms, over the and on," will be supplied with books and papers, by " Pacific Commercial Advertiser/ Printing Office, (next to the calling at the Depository, from 12 to 8 o'clock P. M. Post Office) wherehe is taking Pictures which, for elegance of 8. C. DAMON, Seamen's Chaplain. be excelled. BIBLES, _ t HOWLAND'S THE ityle and softness of tone,cannot Being In constant receipt of New Stock, Chemicals,he., he Is prepared to take Pictures with all the latest Improvements. 17 Pictures taken on Glass. Paper, Patent Leather, India Itubber, &c., and warranted to give entire satisfaction. N. B —The Public are invited to call and examine specimens. 119-tf W. F. HOWLAND Artist. BOOKS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR THE MARINER. D. N. FLITNER'B Watch and Jewelry Establishment, in Kaahumanu street, will be AT : found the following works ibibsui pick. Almanacks for 1860. C. BREWER & CO., Merchant's, Shipmaster'sand Mechanic's Assistant Commission and Shipping Merchants, Honolulu, Oahu, 11. I. KEk'Klt TO Laws of the Sea. JmasnumuwiLL,Esq., i Boston. The Art of Sailmaking. CaiRLSs Baawsa, Esq., J —ALSO— MeßiKakMasßiLL,* Jrancisco. Biri MassifW olcott Brooks, Esq., % Ship's Compasses and Dividers. Cais. CHA3. asiwsa, . . . . - Msssas. War. PosTiO & Co., Masttas. Pkklk, Uubbkll k Co., % is is i: \ Si Hongkong. Manila. BERRIIsf.. SCOOMktOU TO George W. Macy, 2d —ALSO— —— Mast-head Glasses and Marine Telescopes. —ALSO Chronometers and Chronometer Watches. —ALSO English Charts of North and Sooth Pacific. • —ALSO— A great variety of other articles useful to the —AND— Mariner. KAWAIIIAE. HAWAII, Many ornamentalarticles, including Breast Pins, the General Merchandise and Shipping buiineaa Irave port, where they are prepared to furnish the Rings, Cups, &c., &c. lelebrated Kawaihae Potatoes, and auch other reParticular attention given to repairing and rating ■ are required by whale ahipa at theshortest notioef Chronomertes. 'JIG-oui the moat reasonable terms. ■le "'liffl'ffil IWn'fsK'Unillijßsaaal «spaU ■^■■Hsivnsi'Bl C. 11. WETMORE, PHYSICIAN .AND SURGEON HILO, HAWAII, S. I. N. B.—Meilicinc Chests carefully replenished. Another heart to love, Receiving love again ; And so the baby came, A thing of joy and pain. —Provilence Journal. J. HO TIE. OFFICE, CORNER OF FORT AND HOTEL STREETS Two more littlo hands To work for good or ill ; Two more little eyes Another little will. if SAILOR'S DR. J. HOT I SMITH, Two moro little feet To walk tho dustyroad ; " To choose where two paths meet. The narrow and the broad. .v: ADVERTISEMENTS. 8. P. FORD, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Office Kaahumanu street, near Queen. : * 7 THE FRIEND, JANUARY, 1861. TT AVING BEEN RE-PAINTED, IS AGAIN opened X under its former Manager, andwith the improvements made, will contribute much to the comfort of those who may wish to avail themselves of the advantages of a Home, on being discharged. Shower Ilnths on the Premises. Ship Masters and Agents, while putting their vessels under repairs, aro respectfully invited to send their crews to the Home, where every attention will be paid to their comfort. $6 Officers' table, with lodging, per week, 6 do. Seamens' do. do. do. Mrs. E. THRUM, Manager. Hf* In connection with the nome is a Shipping Office, under the management of Messrs. Lewis & Woodman, where crews can be obtained on the short 10-tf est notice. d. o. h '■ ■> siiaaiLL ansa. McRUER & MERRILL, Commission Merchants AUCTIONEERS, AGENTS OF THE Regular Dispatch Islaeof Hoaalala Packet*. Ittanda, Cr All freightarriving In transitu for the Sandwich will be received and forwarded bj the Regular Dispatch Una rasa or oomhissiok. ol Particular attention paid to forwarding and transhipmentIn- " merchandise,sale of whalemen's bills, and other cichaase, surance of merchandise and specie under open policies, suppv lng whalcships,chartering ships,etc. 43 aod 45 CaHTorala fstreet, urn to i Captain B. F. Snow, Messrs. C. Baswaa t, Co., A. P. Kvkrstt, Esq., B. Pitmas, Esq., 120 tf 1 \) ... "—™" «"« A. P. EVERETT. MERCHANT. COMMISSION street, Uonolnlo, H. 1 Janion'inew block, Queen REFERENCES. - * «« Hill, "" IliTLsa, Karra July I,IMB. Honolulu, RBADINgTrOO, LIBRARY Messrs. giMrsow TArrAa, E. 1). BaioHAH Co., - Boston. u **"a AND DEPOS ITORY. AND OTHERS, WISHING to obtain books from the Sailors' Home Library, will please apply to the Bethel Sexton, who will have charge of the Depository and Reading Room until farther notice. Per order. SEAMEN THE FRIEND^ A MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO TEMPERANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE, PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY SAMUEL C. DAMON. TERMS: - One copy, per annum, ««.-.Two copies, Five copies, " - - - • '^'fX 8.00 60 ° �THE FRIEND, JANUARY, 1861. 8 Death of the Hon. B. Nemakeha. MARINE JOURNAL. FCOALERND 1861. . s111 jo n 11 a !•___ __ s | _H§SI _ _ I !Jl It is our painful duty to announce the death of tho • N• Honorable Bennett Namakeha, who expiied at his ,-1• a H PORT OF HONOLULU, S. I. residence in Pauoa Valley on the morning of the 27th inst., of dropsy. The deceased was the son of ARRIVALS. H Kamauna, descended from the ancient Kings of (be §KS S !__ from Lahaina, off t\- on. __.. northern districts of Hawaii, and of Kukaeleiki, a Nov. 30—Am wh bark Ann-near., Pease, Harding, returned ship Dec. li-t-AiQ from Carolina, sea, wh Chieftainosa of high rank from the island of Kauai, 3 1 2: 4 5 leaking badly. and he was a brother of the late Honorable George 4—Haw wh bark Benjamin Rush, Fish, from. Ochotskv 9:1011 12, .078 lft sp, 1000 wh, 12,000 bone. season. Naea, and therefore an uncle of Her Majesty the fe 13 14 15 16 1718 1!>: 4—Sch K;uin>i, Wilbur, from Lahaina. Queen. At the time of his death he was about sixty212223 24 25 26 ship Kinily Morgan, s—Am from Whiteside, Ochotsk, wh two years of age. For a long number of years be 27 28 29 30 31 900 wh, 10,000 bone, season. had been a momber of the House of Nobles and of the B—ll, It. M.'s steamer Alert, 17 puns, Pearse, 26 days 1 2 Ifrom Victoria, Vancouver's Mum.. Privy Council of State, and for a considerable time 3 I 6 6 7 8 9] 6—Am wh ship Josephine, Chapman, from Hiln, off and he acted as Governor of Maui.— Polynesian. 0, 10 1112 13 14 15 1G on, cargo before reported. Bailed the 10th. W 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 9—Am brigautine Orbit, Sherman, 10 days tin San FranHongkong. Passcngera for for cisco, en route 2125 20 27 28 Donations. Hongkong—M O Roberts, junr., II C Leonard, Mr l| 2 Lund. F A Hitch. Friend. Bethel. 3; 4 6 c! 8 9 0— Am sch Alert, Brooks, 26 dnys from Kanapawa, Japan, 'spt. Tinker, of the J. P. West,... .$6 00 $6 00 en route for San Francisco. Passenger—E X Kice, « 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 6 00 U. S. Consulat Hakodadi. 'wo Germans 6 00 !17 18 19 20 21 22 2:1 12—Amwh ship J. P. West, Tinker, from sea—returned 2412526,27 28 20 80 'hrisluias gift from n lady, 5 00 on account of Mines* of the Captain. 311 10—Am brig Josephine, Stone, 9 days fm Jarvis Inland, wiih i>;iHsri.K'irn and goods from the wreck of ship 12;34| 6 C Silver Star. (Omitted last week.) Information Wanted. 7 8 9101112 18 14—Am bark Yankee, Hailey,l7 days from San Francisco. 14 1516 17 18 19 20 18—Am wh sh Braganza, Turner, from sea, returned on account of illness of the captain. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Information wanted at the U. S. Consulate, 3 23—SteamerKilauea, Merrill, fm Kona, Kawulhac,Kohnla, 28 29 30 Honolulu, regarding the persons below named, 12 3 4 whose friends in tho United States, have written DGPARTIRES. 5! 6 7! 8 910 11| to make inqurios rogarding thorn : t* 12 18 14 15 16 17 18 Nov. 29—Am wh ship Ros aeau, Green, to cruise South. Amasa Harrison Reed, for some time a resident 29—Olden, wh brig Comet, Wilhelm, for California coast. 111 20 21 22 28 24 26 of Honolulu, now ahout 40 years of ago, and 29 —Am wh ship C W. Morgan, Smith, to cruise. «3 26 27 28 29.80 31 Dec. field, schoonerOlivia, Red for San Francisco. I — A m 1 — Am Conecticut. Mansfield, from originally Eagleville, I—Am wh ship Washington,Purrington, for home. Daniel Lee, came from home on ship OrozimI—Am wh burk Bragnnza, Turner, to cruise. 2' 3 4: 7 8 3—II. B. M.'s steamer Hecate, Hos..inB, tor Victoria, si 910 11 1213 14 15 bo, Captain Peoso—lcftU. S. Hospital, Honolulu Vancouver's Island. fc 16 17 18 19 20 2122 May 14, 1859. 3—Rum. ship Ceaarweitch, Jorgan, for Slianghae. 3—Am barkentlne Constitution, Foster, fr PortTownsend P 28 21 25 26 27 28 29 James Oscar Mcdbury, of New Britain, Conand Teekalet. 30 necticut, came from home in bark Columbus of 4—Fr. wh ship Jason, Haclie, to cruise and home. a , I I * 1 | H • I*l • *"" is s _ a"" I S 2 2 „ mmm | 1 2: 3 4 6 6 \* V 8 910111213 jJ 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 B 21 22 28 24 26 2G 27 28 29 30 31' | 12, 3 4] 6] 61 71 8 8 10 6 ll!l2 13 14 15 16 17 P. 18l*J 20 21 22 23 21 25 26 27 28 29 30 ;il . _i_ mm^ I \ < 3 a 1 7' . « . ; 1 scl Now London, and left U. S. Hospital, Honolulu, Dec. 3d, 1858. George Henry Bricknel, of New Bedford, who came from homo in 1856, in bark Amazon of Fairhaven,—loft U. S. Hospital, Honolulu, Nov. 29, 1859. FJias Kcncda, a colored man, came from homo in ship General Williams, ofNew London, ('apt. Miller—afterwards sailed out of Honolulu, in brig Victoria. Wesley Vantine, who came from homo inship Young Hero, of Nantucket, and was attached to that vessel when she was burnt at Lahaina in tho spring of 1859. Geo. B. Pope, of Boston, formerly in the employ of Mr. Joseph Booth, at Honolulu. Respecting Thomas Shute, ofSomerville, Mass., lost heard from on board a vesselrunning between Japan and the Sandwich Islands. Also—Respecting John Myers, of New York, supposed to be in the whaling fleet. Also—Respecting William or Henry Hand, of Montpelier, Vt., supposed to have died at the Sandwich Islands in 1851 or '52. Respecting George Nesbit, ofNassau, Bahamas. Also, of Philip Nandi, of Malta. Any information respecting the above individuals, will be gladly received W. L. GREEN, Acting as B.H. M.'s Consul General, Honolulu. 4—Am wh ship Levi Starbuck, Jernegan, to cruiseand home. 4—Am wh ship George Ilowland, Pomeroy, to cruise. 4—Am wh ship Isaac Ilowland, Long, to cruise. 4—Am wh ship Othello, Killmer, to cruise. 4—Am wh hark Gratitude, Davis, to cruise. 4—Am wh ship Omega, Whalon, to cruise. s—Olden, bark German, Lubbers, to cruise. 7—Haw. herm. brig Oahu, Yon Holdt, for Bremen, with oil, bone, etc. 7—Am wh ship Cambria,Pease, to cruise. 7—Am wh ship Maria Theresa, Coop, to cruise. B—Am bark Frances Palmer, Commodore Paty, forS.F. B—Am wh ship Arctic, Phillips, for the Uuanolalauds. 10—Am wh ship Montreal, Gardner, to cruise. 10—Am brig Orbit, Sherman, for Hongkong. 11—Am wh bark Alice, lleebe, to cruise. 11—Am wh bark Carolina, Harding, for New Bedford. 12—Am wh ship Jlibernia 2d,Kdwards, to cruise. 15—Am wh bark Harvest, Charry, to cruise. 16—Amwh ship South Boston, Randolph, to cruise. 17—Am wh ship Harrison, Wood, to cruise South. 18—Am wh ship Majestic, Chester, to cruis and home. 21—Am brigt. Josephine, Stone, for the Ouanu Islands. 22— Am wh ship Braganxa, Turner, to cruise. 22—Haw wh brig Kohola, Corsen, to cruise South. 22—Haw wh brig Aloha, Mammen, to cruise South. 26—Haw wh bark Florence, Spencer, for CaliforniaCoast. 26—Steamer Kilauea, Berrill, for Lahaina, Kona, and intermediate ports. Passengers—G W Macey, M Nowllen, X Bal, and about 80 on deck. MEMORANDA. XT Ship Carolina, Harding, from sea in distress, rcj>orti— Left HonoluluNov. 26, and, during the day, a man was washed overboard—aboat was immediately lowered, and succeeded In saving him. On the 28th, discovered the vessel to be leaking, and on examining, found 3 feet water in the hold ; 20th, after pumping steadily, at the rate of 1000 strokes per hour, put the ship about lor Honolulu ; the leak had increased from 15,000 to 20,000 strokes per day, and, with much exertion, kept her above water. On the 30th, broke out the fore peak, and found the on board Respecting Mr. R. P. Davol, formerly leak to be on the starboard bow, about the size of a man's arm. of the Bremen ship Alexander Barclay," He is re- She sprung a leak in lat. 17° N. long. 157 s W. On getting smooth water, theleak almost entirely ceased, which leads quested to call upon Rev. S. C. Damon, or at our into us to supposeit tobe altogether above water. offioe, whers hs will hear something to his advantage. XT Bark Benjamin Ruck, Fish, from Ochotsk, reports— Rx|HTlcnced a heavy (tale on the passage down from 3.5.W.; H. HACgfILD & Co. lost waist and bow boats and larboard davits—sustained no further damage. One seaman, a Hawaiian named Hultalta, PORT OF LAHAINA. died, and was burled at sea. 117 Kngllsh war steamer Alert, Commander Pearse, reports —Left Victoria. Vancouver's Island, Nov. 12 ; saw a brig, but ARRIVALS. was not able to distinguish thecountry she belonged to. Experienced very bad weather, southerly winds most of the time ; Nov. 38—Am wh ship American,Pease, from Ililo, 300 wh, 4200 lost two boats. Left in Victoria H. B. M.'ssyjteamers Topase, bone, season ; 600 wh, 4200 bone, on board. Plumper, and two Gun Boats. XT The Emtio Morgan cruised In 8. W. Bay all the season, but saw very fewwhales till October got most ot her oil during DEPARTURES. that month. Left the Ochotsk Oct. 30, in company with the ahip BenJ. Rush ; have had light weather on the passagsdown. Nov. 17—Oregon, Tobey, to cruise and home. O" Brigantinc Orbit, Sherman, reports—Sailed from San Francisco on the morning* of 20th Nov. ■ was becalmed three 17—Harvest, Manchester, for Honolulu. Xl—Ontario, Foster, to cruise. daya in sight of the Farraleones ; had light southerly and west22—L. C. sUehmond, Hathaway, for Honolulu. erly winds to Ist. 27 °. when the trades brought thevessel on to Sfs—taparate-s, Heath, for New Zealand. the Islands. The Orbit Is bound to Hongkong with a cargo of 94—Uncaa,Lace, for New Zealand and hosne. I provisions—touched for wood and wateronly. " -, ■I! I ! 1 21 s| 4 5 o! 7 8 »10 1112 18 14 Q< 15 16 1718 19 20 21 gj 22 2:: 2-1 25 26 27 28 29 111) | 12I8] 4 5 .078 «.»[ 10 11 12 fc 18 14 16161718 19 q -' -■"• 20 271-' 20 "-» 30 311 28; -'-' 12 3 4 5 6 8 9 > 10 11 12 18 11 16 16 O 17 18 19 20 21 22 28 & 24 36 96 27 28 29 80 rj -° 7J 4I 12 S\ 6! 0 7 8 1011 12 18 14 .8 O 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 § Q 22 28 21 26 26 27 28 211 311 Mi : jj MARRIED. tlliHI yWilli I—ln Honolulu,Dec. 27, by Uer.S. C. I)anion, E. P. Adams, Esq., to Miss Caroline Wright. Brown—Vrikl—On the 24thinst., by the Rev. It. Walsh, rrt his residence in Nuuanu Valley, Mr. Edward llrowu to Mrs. Mary B. Friel, both ofthis city. DIED. KissKLL—Drowned. May 11th, 1860, in Sydney Harbor, N. S. W.,John Russell, a seaman lielonging to the ship Black Sea. He shipped on board thatvessel in Honolulu, Dec. '60. He belonged to Boston, Mass. Theabove was communicated by a ship mnster, who,adds i "In the afternoon, as a solitsry mourner, I followed him to his Inst resting place, about two miles from Sydney. I dropped tho silent tear over his grave and then returned to send the unwelcome intelligence to his now desolate wife, In Boston." G. W. L. Spiidis—ln this city, on the 24thinst., It..lit. Vinton Spciden. of aneurism of the aorta, aged 33 years, 1 monthand 4 days. Mr. B|>eiden was born at Washington City, District of Columhii, Nov. 20,1827, and came to those islands Oct. 10,1849. Russxll—December 13th, at U. S. Hospital, Lahaina, J. K. Russell, of Boston, late seaman on ship Ontario, Capt. Foster, HosKNTHiL—Dec. 20th, at Queen's Hospital, August Philip Rosenthal, a native of Sweeden, aged 10 years. Hehad been a seaman on board theRussian bark Grefceberg. Dirshan—At Queen's Hospital, Dec. 16, John Diesman, a German, who had been a seaman on board bark German. PASSENGERS. For Baa Faiicuoo—per Cosset, Nov. 20—Capt O T Lawton wifeand daughter, M C Monsarrat, wife and 2 children, Capt J V Cox, J 8 Bonner, W C Forbes and wife. Miss Lincoln Henry Illller, P Verplank, junior, I. C Pease, J 8 Rodger' C J Miles, Isaac Monchette, Francis Arniand, S Disco, Charles Ferguson, 8 Lockwood, Jacobcotton, C W Joy, Franklin Koae Chas Heath, George T Morse, John Harris, Btephen Main, John Oulaha. Frank T Mercer, Peter Mason, W W Houghton F A Weld, J A Hamilton, C Wodeskl. For Sis Fhskcisco—per Olivia, Dec. I—Fitch Way,Godfrey Way, Keuben Sweeney. For Sa» FaaaOHCo—per Frances Palmer, Dec. 8—Captain Dennis, Mr Sims, lady and servant. Miss Gordon, Miss Dc Vere Thoa ■ Barrett, Wm McCully, Mr Isaacs, Juan Toro, Rhodes' Spencer, Wm Basch, Robert Parker, D C Waterman. For TsLCAiit'sxn—per Levi Slarbuck, Dec. ft—H Myers For Ssa—per Othello,Dec. ft—C A Taner. For Baasa's lulahd—per Arctic, Dec. B—Mr Chas B Judd Allen Judd,and 30 Hawaiian laborers. From Ba» FaiHciaco—per Yankee, Dec. 14—Mr Ed HoJTschlaeger, Mrs Severance, J Needham and wife, J Wilson, wife, 3 children and servant, Mr Long, wife and son, Mrs Smith O Robinson, J t Hughes, W Q Needham, W A Whitney, JPowers Capt Benedict, Jed Wilson, Geo Peoples, J Leroy, W Franklin H Thompson, C Abell, F Goshen, M G Oordillo, A Henry' Steerage—Mr M Cluskey, J Winters, A Johnson,T C Wilson Mr Lewis, Wm Matthews, Silas Aldin, 8 Barang, James Brown! 3 Chinamen. For Baa Fasucwco—per sch Alert, Dec. 71— John Williams P Ilernandes, Wm Leroy, N X Royce. For Baaaaa—per Antilla,Dec 27—N Shaft, Q Buhle, A Walda v, Mrs. Waldauand 2 children. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1861) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1861.01.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861.01.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/04ac084358336e5a3e2bc8f3aec5212f.pdf 2826284922f64cdf5e5623a0081331f5 PDF Text Text 9 FRIEND THE $tto Strits, Art. 10, CONTENTS For February, 18G1. OhhMM r*ul>licatlonn Luther, CalTin and Kuox Four Natlvoa ofLira A Hawaiian in Lima, 1832 William Kauui, still alive China Uerirnls In Scotland AdvertiatmeuU, *c • Paob. Edlto-tal« New Hook—Morning Star Philology {("Dili Series, M )8. HONOLULU, FEBRUARY 1, 1861. Si. 2. | 1° , IJJ1° H H 12 M « I4 IMB THE FRIEND. FEBRUARY 1, 1861. We learn from a letter published in the New York Observer, that a Presbytery has been organized upon tho Island of Maui! By a rumor which has reached us, wo alao learn that ecclesiastical bodies have been organized upon Kauai and Hawaii, but whether thesebodies havo assumed an Episcopal, Presbyterian or Congregational form, is not reported. The question has sometimes been asked what ecclesiastical form the missionaries adopted in the management of their churches? We have answered, Apostolic —i. c., they have governed according to circumstances and as necessitiesrequired, combining principles common to the Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Congregational forms of church gov- Card.—We would gratefully acknowledge the sum of $57 75, from tho commander, officers and crew of 11. B. M.'s ship Alert, for the support of tho Home and the gratuitous circulation of the Friend, the same having been accompanied by the following note 11. B. M.'s ship Alert, ) Honolulu, 25th of Jan'y 1861. f Reverend Sir :—As a mark of respect for your well known exertions in tho establishment of a Sailors' Home at this port, and your unwearied interest in tho welfare of seamen generally—permitting no distinction of nation or creed—the officers and crew of the Alert beg you will accept tho enclosed small donation in aid of the funds to the Home, and any publications connected therewith. 11. B. Pearse, Commander, H. M.'s S. Alert. Rev. S. C. Damon, Seamen's Chaplain. : Robinson Crusoi in Hawaiian.—The editor Hae Hawaii," is translating tho of the lifts and adventures of Robinson Crusoo into tho nativo language. His paper of January 23d, contains tho 10th chapter. Perhaps our readers would be glad to learn how the name of Robinson Crusoe reads in Hawaiian. Heroit is: " LOPIKANA KI'LUKO. Young Collegians.—lt is exceedingly pleas- ant to receive occasionally catalogues and addresses from young men belonging on the islands,* who arc members of American colleges. We would acknowledge a catalogue from Mr. J. A. Daly, at the college in Oakland, in California, and another from Mr. W. F. Snow, now member of the seniorclass in Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. From the latter, wo have also received a most beautifully printed pamphlet of 150 pages, containing " Addresses at the Inauguration of Cornelius Conway Folton, L. L. D., as President of Harvard University." This pamphlet also contains an oration in Latin, to which we find the following note appended: On account of the illnessof the orator, [Josoph 11. McDaniels,] the oration was read by his classmate, William Franklin Snow." Vale Collego now numbers among its under graduates, a Lyman, a Judd, a Wilcox, a Coon, and a Thurston, from the Islands; and Williams' College, an Alexander and an Armstrong; while several young men have recently graduated from American Colleges, who belonged upon the Islands. Among these, we have notioed the names of a Macintosh, son of the editor of the Sandwich Island Gazette, published at Honolulu more than twenty years ago, andalso of a Jarvks, son of the first editor of the Polynesian. " If Cook had lived and made his discoveries a crment. century earlier,perhaps Defoe would have fancied Lopikana Kuluko among the goats on Hawaii, Dr. Kicord. As we were passing along the Esplanade. '• The renowned pr. Philip Ricord, of Paris instead of Juan Fernandez ! he on the day the steamer sailed for Hilo, a large lately retired from the clinical chair, which dv midi. Hospftal in has for the years of held thirty to the departure crowd had assembled, witness No little difficulty has been experienced in an American, and was born in Baltimore, Captain Spencor, for Hilo. Before our arrival years past, by those persons upon the islands, He is 10,1790." Dec. the steamer had pushed off into the channel, but who have wished to procure marble monuments, The above mentioned physician is uncle we saw the doughty Captain, as Irving would and head-stones. We would refor our island to John Ricord, Esq., late Attorney General have styled him, swinging his cap, and bidding to tho advertisement of Mr. Donlen, of readers the Hawaiian Kingdom. We learn from his friends good-bye. May he experience as good marble worker. He has cxeputed some pieces at addition, our fellow townsman, Dr. Stangenwald, that success at Hilo as in Honolulu, and in his shop, which equal the very best which have may he succeed in starting as good a plantation ever been imported from England or the United he attended Dr. Ricord's Lectures in Paris, as a former ship chandler of Honolulu is now States. We do not hesitate to recommend him and has now in his possession the Doctoi's proprietor of, in East Maui. The sugar which as an excellent workman. His work, when care- certificate. Captain Makee is now sending to market, equals fully examined, will prove a sufficient recomChirography.—Mr. Eugene D. Durand, is any which has ever been offered for sale. mendation. now executing specimens of hand-writing, equalIt is encouraging to know that while fine Offerings.—For support of the ling the exactness and beauty of copper-plate. Freewill specimens of sugar are offered for sale from new Bethel, from Mr. Coddard, $5; Capt. Krogius, The printers must work cheap and well, or like plantations, the oldest plantation on the islands, Klinkofstrom, $1. For gratui- one of old, their occupation will be gone ! Mr. 50 Capt. | $2 (vii., at Koloa,) is not exhausted, but continues tous circulation of the Friend, from Mr. God- Durand's writing upon visiting cards is really to furnish an excellent article for tho market. dard, $5; Capt. Krogius, $2 50; Rev. Mr. remarkable. His table stands in Mr. Flitner's Ladies' Stranger's Friend Society.—The Coan, $3, and Capt. Klinkofstrom, $2; and shop, where visitors may examine the nice worknext meeting will be held at Mrs. Gregg's, also from the latter, $2 for the missionary so- manship of the watchmaker and jeweler, as well, as that of the beautiful penman. the 7th inst. A full attendance is requested. ciaty. — �THE FRIEND, FEBRUARY,IB6I. 10 New Book. Tui Morning Star—History of the Children's Missionary Vessel, and of the Marquosan and and Micronesian Missions ; by Mrs. Jane S. Warren. Published by the American Tract Society, 218 Cornhifl, Boston. This volume, of three hundred pages, embraces lively sketches of the several trips of the Morning Star to the Marquesan and Micronesian Islands. It is beautifully illus- We Must Decline.—Mr. Wyllic has forwarded for translation and insertion in our We commend the following extract from a columns, the following works, published in letter written by Professor Tyler, of Amherst Chinese: College, Massachusetts, to those missionaries Translation of IlcrseheH's Astronomy—3 vols. who are laboring to reduce the languages of Loomis' Algebraic (Jeometry. and Integral Calculations—3 vols. Polynesia to a written form. Prof. T. has Differential DeMorgan's Algebra. edKMd some of the ancient classic writers, Compendium of Arithmetic. Monthly Serial for one year. and his reputation stands high as a scholar. We have no doubt these works contain a bus Occasionally a copy ofmeyour paper " vast amount of useful information, but much ■SOB., especially reached me, and interest*d Philology. trated with cuts and maps. The cuts repre- when it bU contained something about the lansenting the coral islands, Apaiang and Ebon, guages of the Pacific, and illustrative of comparare admirably suited to convey correct ideas ative philology. 1 shall feel under great obligations to you if you will continue to send me any ofcoral islands in general. One neat little tiling, bearing on this, to mo, specially inttratfalg engraving represents Key. Mr. Kekela's house department of human research, to which I am on the Marquesan Islands, and another, the proud to know, that American nWnnirira, and from Amherst, have so largely conRev. H. Bingham, jr's residence upon Apaiang. missionaries tributed." We should have been glad to have seen enWe shall always be glad to publish articles gravings illustrating the beautiful scenery of this subject, when forwarded by misStrong's Island and of Ascension. These upon sionaries in the South and North Pacific. latter are high and mountainous islands, The article published in the Frieiul of Febmost strikingly contrasting with the low coral of last year, upon the " Ebon and IV ruary islands—Ebon and Apaiang. These may dialects compared," was particularly be reserved for a second edition, or for a vol- nape We wish other missionaries ume, which it is to be hoped, ere long, will ap- interesting. would prepare similar articles. In due time pear from the pen of Dr. Gulick. In his recent we hope to hear from the Key. H. Bingham, lectures upon the Micronesian Islands, pubfor the language of those lished in the Polynesian, he has furnished the jr., at Apaiang, we are informed, is quite different islanders, most abundant evidence of having collected from those of Ebon and Ponabe. We should a great number of facts relating to that part hear from our friend, the Rev. of the world, while his style is exceedingly also be glad to writes us, from VancouGarrett, who A. C. lively and well adapted to popular reading. Island, ver's under date of Nov. 17th, that We hail, with joy, every new contribution to he is the aborigines. I have laboring among the list of publications spreading before the learned, remarks, he the " Chenook jargon, reading community facts and incidents conwith as much fluency and can now it speak nected with the great missionary enterprise. am also engaged upon some I as anybody. This is the great work of the 19th century, so that when I can viz., to obey the command, "Go ye into all of the native languages, be the them, to happy and I hope the world, and preach the Gospel to every speak them, medium preaching honored of among creature." A recent German writer, after fiesurrection." Jesus and the referring to the religious conflicts of past ages, Although the languages of Polynesia may remarks that now " a nobler thought has not contain works of philosophy and science, found expression—the conversion of the heathen ; a sublime design, with the fulfillment still a philosopher will delight to trace out of which is probably connected the new the peculiarities of these languages and diadevelopment of human culture. Not insig- lects. The Hon. G. P. Marsh, late U. S. nificant ate the signs of the times." Minister to Turkey, in his "Lectures upon But to return to the book which we are the English language," recently published in noticing. It is a volume well designed to New York, refers in more than a single incirculate among the thousands of shareholders stance to the Polynesian languages, for the who purchased stock five years ago in the purposes of comparative philology. The vamissionary packet, the.Morning Star. On rious nations of the earth are coming into page 265 of this book, our attention was such close contact, and mingling so much arrested by a cut representing the savage together, that the peculiarities of their lanpeople of Apaiang eating up the contents of guages must necessarily be contrasted and the mail bag, which contained among other compared. Professors of languages, linguists packages, copies of the Friend and Polynesian! and scholars, are always glad to receive conWe think, however, that the artist has been tributions upon this subject from the humblest led to commit a grave ethnographical blunder. and most remote sources. Mr. Marsh has The natives of Apaiang are represented with devoted years to the study of the Icelandic the crisped hair ofthe negro races of Africa! language, and those of Northern Europe. This is however a trifling matter. We com- He was uncle to J. W. Marsh, Esq., late of mend the book to the perusal of our readers, Honolulu, whose general scholarship and and hope soon that it will be offered for sale knowledge of languages were so highly credat Mr. Whitney's Book-Store. itable. prefer copying from the originals, than translating from the translation. It affords us however no small amount of gratification, to glance our eyes over these volumes, although we cannot translate a single character. We here behold the fruits of a missionary's toils, to enlighten the people of China. These translations were all made by one man, Mr. A. Wylie, a Scotchman, connected with the London Missionary Society, at Shanghae. We were first made acquainted with the labors of this distinguished missionary translator, by the Rev. Mr. Wood, of the U. S. steamer Powhattan. (See Friend, for April 2d, 1860.) These volumes were forwarded by Mr. Wylie of Shanghae, to his namesake and fellow countryman, Mr. Wyllic,'the minister of Foreign Relations. The following extract we are permitted to copy from the letter accompanying these Chinese books: " It may interest you to know that the hist named (serial) has been reprinted verbatim, by a censor of tho Press of Miaco, the Metropolis of Japan, with the exception of tho articles on Christianity, which are all carefully excluded. I have been told that tho other works are also being published in Japan, but have not seen them yet. There is considerable call for them in that country. I have also translated Euclid, which has been engraved by a Chinese, ut his own expense, tho blocks being kept in his house at Sung Keang, and that city having been recently taken by the Insurgents, his house was burnt down and I suppose tho blocks of Euclid must have been consumed ; so that the limited number of copies printed off and put in circulation now become rarities, and I am unable to send joym copy. Not being ordained to the ministry, 1 have boon induced to take up this somewhat less attractive department of mission work, believing that though only of secondary importance, yet that it will not be without profit under the Hivine blessing for the advancement of our calling in this dark, but still most interesting empire." It is nn interesting fact, that the Chinese and Japanese, are advanced to a degree in mathematical science, that they can appreciate works, the titles of which we have copied. As we have before stated, "in our notice of Captain Mungero, in the June No. of the Friend, of last year, the work upon navigation by Bowditch, had been translated in Japanese. These and other translations must now be exerting a powerful influence in modifying the opinions and enlightening the minds of the inhabitants of those vast empires. We should never remember the benefits we have conferred, nor forget the favors received. �1 If X FRIEND, FEBRIARY, how many the sun enlightens, and how few are injured by its spots! Just so, when he To a Correspondent.—We have received contemplates the character of those great a note from which we copy as follows : of modern history, let him not dwell lights " 1 think it [Thanksgiving sermon] would have been better, had it not contained tho fol- upon their defects, which are but trifling lowing, viz compared with the brilliancy and splendor of altheir noble deeds. 11 ran appreciate tho missionary ical of even Catholics, the of Luther, Calvin and Knox. : though I would protest against their errorf, with all fire a Luther, Mm calm philosophy of a Calvin, and the stern inde- l»eudeuce of a Knox.' Do you mean the fire of Luther, when he apostatized from his old faith, because the sale ol indulgences was takon away from his order? or his fire when he made a Nun break her,vows to Cod and take a vow of wifeship to himself ? or his tiro against idolatry, when he inveighed against keeping the Christian Sunday as the Jewish Sabbath? or his fire, when having imbibed too much strong ale, ho threw his inkstand at tho Devil, whom 7io thought he saw on the wall ? Secondly—Do you mean tho calm philosophy of Calvin, when ho saw the bloody head of Servetns struck off at his suggestion ? 'I'lin ill >i—Do you mean tho stern independence of Knox, when he oxcited the mob to pull down tho cathedrals, abbeys and churches, by exclaiming, Pull down tho nests and tho rooks will fly!' or when he insulted the beautiful Queen Mary, and all her wex, by preaching in her presenco against the damnablo regiment of women ?" " Four Natives of Lifu arrived at Home. We would again call the attention of our readers to the " four natives of Lifu," noticed in the Friend, for January Ist, and for October 4th, 1859. These natives of an island in the South seas, had been kidnapped and brought away frpm their native island. It affords us pleasure to announce, that after being taken to Ascension, the Northern " whaling seas, Honolulu, and the Navigators' Islands, they were safely landed again upon " their native shores. In the March No. (1S60) of the Samoan Reporter, published at Samoa, at Navigators' Islands, we find the following paragraphs, relating to these four Lifuans. The paragraphs are copied from In reply to our correspondent, we say, we the narrative of the fourteenth trip of the meant " the fire of Luther," when in the missionary bark John Williams, to Western Polynesia. beautiful language of Edward Everett, hands not the oaten of The four natives of Lifu to whom I have pipe 110 took into his " the classic muse; ho moved to his great work, already referred as being on board our vessel, not now rejoiced to find themselves once more 'to theDorian mood on their native shores. There is a tale conOf flutesand soft recorders'— nected with these four young men which lie grasped tho iron trumpet of his mother makes us ashamed of our country. They tongue, (tho good old Saxon, from which our say that they were decoyed from their island own is descended, tho language of noble thought by a sandal-wood vessel from Sydney, upand high resolve,) and blew a blast that shook the nations, from Romo to the Orkneys. Sov- wards of three years ago. They had gone ereign, citizen, and peasant, started at tho sound; on board ttf sell some things, were battened and in a few short years the poor monk, who down in the hold, and let up on deck next had beggod his bread, for a pious canticlo, in day, when their island was all but out of the streets of Eisenach, no longer friendless, no sight. They were nearly a year on Espiritu longer solitary, was sustained by victorious Santo, cutting and cleaning sandal-wood, armies, countenanced by Princes, and what is and were then taken to Ascension, and sold a thousand times moro precious than tho brightest for pigs, yams, and firewood. They were crown in Christendom, revered as a sage, a benefactor, and spiritual parent, at tho fireside of rated according to age, Sec., and fetched from millions of his humble and grateful country- two to five pigs, and a proportionable quanmen." tity of yams, and firewood, for each man.— We meant "the calm philosophy of Cal- There were ten of them in all. After a time, vin," when, under the age of twenty-live, six managed to run away, and escaped to Hongkong, where five of them died. The knowing that the sword ofpersecution was un- remaining four might still have been in sheathed, he could sit down and calmly pen his slavery on Ascension, but for the kind help "Institutes of the Christian Religion," which of the American missionaries there, together have done so much to advance the cause of with Capt. Thompson, of the whaling ship civil nnd religious liberty, during the last China. The captain brought off two of them, and the other two were redeemed, partly by three hundred years. These "Institutes" their own earnings, and partly by the miswere dedicated "To His most Christian Ma- sionary. They were then taken to Honolulu. The Rev. S. C. Damon and others kindly atjesty, Francis, King of the French." We meant "the stern independence of tended to them at that place until another John Knox," which led the Regent of Scot- generous American captain (Captain Manof the Morea,) took them to land to utter that noble and proud eulogium chester, there to await the arrival ofKarothe tonga, over the grave of the Reformer, as his body John Williams. One of them speaks Engwas about to be lowered—" There lies he lish well. Mr. Williams, the British Consul who never feared the face of man." at Samoa, has taken down the deposition of We would suggest to our correspondent theyoung men, and will report all to the quarter. In the course of our voyage, that the next time he looks at the sun, not proper we have traced the name of the Sydney weaken his an to eye sight by overstraining vessel, and also that of her captain and suto discern the spots upon its disc, but enjoy percargo. The Lifu people had long given its refreshing light and heat. Let him think up these four young men as dead; and their ' " 11 1861. restoration was no small addition to the joy occasioned by the arrival of the missionaries. Two of them are of high rank in the bay where we anchored, and it was affecting to see how the people clung to them, listening to their tale, and following them wherever they went." We have read books called Histories of England, under thereign of Goorgc the Second, in which the rise of Methodism is not even mentioned. A hundred years hence this breed of authors will, we hope, be extinct." We met with the above remarks of Macaulay, several years ago, in his celebrated article upon history published in the Edinburgh Review. They have often been recalled to mind when perusing that class of newspaper scribblers, and writers of books of travels, who pretend to treat of the state of things in India, China and Japan, but ignore the influence of Protestant missionaries. Such writers, if they do not entirely overlook missionary influence, speak of it in a patronizing and supercilious style. " Those men," they affect to say, " are a very good sort of people, they mean well, and may do some little good, but as for their efforts ever producing any thorough revolution in the public sentiment of those vast nations upon religious subjects, is absurd." Events however are beginning to transpire in those countries which clearly show that missionary influence is most potent. The leaven of the Gospel is gradually diffusing itself abroad. The principles which the insurgents of China have adopted may be mixed up with error, but still there is enough apparent to show that a vast under-current is setting in the direction of a new order of affairs. We commend to the careful perusal of our readers the statements of the English and American missionaries, published in another part of our columns, respecting the state of parties in China. We would also refer to the translations of Mr. Wylie, as worthy of more than a passing thought. In Hue's Travels through China, we recollect to have read remarks indicating that he regarded the efforts ofProtestant missionaries, whom he sneeringly styles Methodists, as utterly futile and unproductive of good. Hue may be a very clever writer of a book of travels, but from some of his inferences, we should altogether dissent. It is our confident impression that we should pfcpare our minds to hear of great, vast and widespread revolutions throughout all those Asiatic nations. Dashaways.—The election of officers for the ensuing term took place last month, and the following members were chosen : Cirr. J. M. OkT—PretUent. Wm.lt Buuhmn—Vice-Pretidtnt. 0«o. W. Mills—Seereletry. J«» A. Bu«Dici[— Tretuurr Cms. W. lUri, J Mo>n C. HoKraurrs, S Inveetifatitif Committtt Gioaci C*uciu, 3 >. �THE FRIEND, FEBRUARY, 1861. 12 THE FRIEND. KKllltl V'K\ 1. 1801. A Hawaiian in Lima, 1832. We have frequently, in conversation, heard the remark, that a Hawaiian, by the soubriquet of Col. Stevens, once visited Peru, in South America, but until recently we have never met with any narrative of that visit. The following interesting letter, we are confident will be perused with interest by many of our island readers. The name of the writer we scarcely need mention, for no one but Consul General Miller could possibly have written such a letter. He had visited the Sandwich Islands, the previous year, and hence had but just returned to Peru when Col. Stevens visited Lima, in 1832. There is no doubt that it was chiefly through the General's kindly interest in the Hawaiian military chieftain, that such distinguished honors awaited him at the Republican Court of Peru. Several notices of Col. Stevens also appeared in the Mercurio Peruana, a newspaper then published in the city of Lima. We would merely add that the person to whom we now refer, died in Honolulu, a few years since. A recent writer in the November number (1860) of the North British Review, referring to the state of the South American Rea publics, speaks of General Miller as brave Englishman, who served some of the South American States in their wars of in- " dependence." Extracts of a letter dated in the " Bahia dclCallao," May 1832. The North American brig Convoy arrived here on the 29th ult., direct from the Sandwich Islands, having on board John Kivini, one of Tamehameha's suite. The moment he heard that 1 was afloat in the bay, he came on board to see me, and manifested much concern on learning that I was not allowed to land. I gave him a letter of introduction to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and wrote the following harangue for him to translate into his own (the Owyhean or Native) language, and deliver to Gamarra, on being presented at the Palace: Sire: " Excellent May Johovah bless us: " " Tamehameha the 3d, King of the Sandwich Islands, has often heard much of the riebeiand splendor of Peru, and of her wars to free herself from tyrants. The names of your Excellency of San Martin, O'lliggins, Sucre, and Bolivar, aro not unknown to our Isles. Some foreigners oven told ub that we were descended from tho same family as the Children of tho Sun, for we, the Christian Relike them, wore Idolaters until ligion was introduced among us. Therefore, His Majesty, my master, desirous of knowing the truth, lias sent me to the capital, to see and learn all I can. I return to my native country, I shall -' not forget to make known how well I have been received hero, all the fine things that I have seen, and especially the honor that has this day been conferred upon me by being presented to xour Excellency. " This 'is my say, and may Jesus our Lord bless Your Excellency, and every one of us. (Signed,) " John Kivini." John Kivini is 23 years of age, understands a little English, and can read and write, and cipher as far as long division. His person is exceedingly well formed; his gait is graceful, and a suit of gay military clothes made at Lima, become him remarkably well. He has been introduced in due form, and made his speech to Gamarra, and dined with him, having received calls from the Government people, most of the general officers, civil employees, and a great many private individuals. A major has been named to teach him the sword, exercise, agreeably to his own wishes, and he never misses going to the Theater. You can scarcely conceive how much public attention hasbeen engrossed by this South Sea "Lion," the favorite theme of conversation at Lima now being about the Kanaka Prince, as he is called, for, although I only styled him Chamberlain, the Limenos insist upon his being of Royal blood. It is amusing to hear the slrange inquiries made about the Sandwich Islands, and attendant remarks. Yesterday, a young Limeno said to a gentleman on board, " Pero amigo digame V., enque parte del mundo estan Ins Sanvich Islas quen dira que ese principe andaba desnudo en su Pais; es tan bianco y mejor.mozo que un Colombiano—mas Dios solo sabe todo!" But, my good Sir, pray tell me what part of the world are the Sandwich Islands ? Who would suppose that this Prince went about naked in his own country; he is as white and better looking than a Colombian. God alone knows all things." The women are not less inquisitive to know all about the stranger. Some of them, it is said, have declared that they would rather have him for a husband than the President of the " Republic. Some philanthropists have conceived a plan for the encouragement of voluntary emigration from the South Sea Isles to the coast of Peru, and thus augment its population and improve the race by intermixture. Long articles have been published in the newspapers, setting forth the advantages that would arise by establishing a friendly intercourse with His Majesty Tamehamea the Third, the meekness and unpretending merit of whose vassals are ingeniously contrasted to the overbearing spirit and vicious habits of European interlopers, many of whom, it is added, think of nothing but sending money out of the country. Generals of the Army and Colonels of battalions have given their opinion that it would be highly beneficial to the service, to admit into their corps the docile Islanders. Thrifty speculators, on the other hand, are for establishing a sort of slave trade for supplying, by the importation of these dusky youths, the deficiency of black slaves and aborigines, on the large estates and mines that have suffered from the ravages of war. Others propose that an exploring mission should be immediately appointed. But not a word, in the meantime, is said as to whether these Islanders would willingly quit their land of plenty, where to obtain the necessaries of life it is scarcely requisite to labor, their congenial clime where ague and fever are unkown, theirhomely huts to which misery is a stranger, and lastly their friends and parents, to be transported to the scorching, unhealthy shores of Peru, or to the freezing mining districts of the Andes. To consult the wishes of the intended emigrants, or the will of their rulers, or of their all-influential missionaries, has been entirely left out of the question spiritedly discussed by all classes of people. Fortunately, however, it is not probable that the native chiefs of the South Sea Islnnds, or their advisers, will permit anything like a kidnapping of their subjects. Perhaps formerly it might have becVi done, but not now that the march of intellect has extended to the green Isles of the Pacific. Therefore, iv spite of the reigning mania at Lima, there is no more probability of visionary schemes succeeding there than elsewhere ; neither is there any chance that we shall see the healthy, robust sons of Polynesia rotting and dying of the small pox, ague and other diseases on the sultry deserts of Peru. John Kivini keeps a journal, and writes down his observations every night, as, he says, the King particularly requested that on his return to Woahoo he would " speak no lies." Amongst his remarks are the following, which he translated to me as he read . them from his note-book : " Churches very fine (maitai), but the missionaries no good (pobuga). Saw one of them talking in a drinking house. They kneel down to images: they be idolaters: they no look like good men. The Spanish girls pretty red faces and white hands: they dress very grand. The soldiers maitai, and large, many of them, but not so clean and good looking as English soldiers on board ship. Fort of Callao maitai, much larger than the one at Honolulu. On shore a great many big guns, wide deep ditch and stone all round them. The Theater very fine at Lima. I like dc singing and music better than that the missionaries sing at Honolulu." Quite enough of John Kivini. I dare say that a month after he has left Lima—and he returns in a few days to Woahoo in the same vessel he came—the gay people of the Capital will entirely have forgotten their Sandwich Island guest. New Bethel at Valparaiso.—William Wheelwright, Esq., of this city, has ordered the construction of a Bethel church and school house, both to be under one roof, for Valparaiso in Chili. It is over a hundred feet long by near fifty wide, with a partition separating the chapel from the school room. It will cost Mr. Wheelwright here some three thousand dollars. There is no man living who has done so much for the South Americans, by steamboats, railways, aqueducts, and measures for the moral, intellectual and religious improvement of the people, as Mr. Wheelwright. Nor are his efforts for the good of his race confined to one continent. It is but a short time since the Protestant Missionaries at Constantinople were in want and liable to failure from deficit in funds, when he generously covered all their demands by a draft for nine thousand dollars. Newburyport Herald. Oahu Clerical Association.—The next meeting of this Association, will meet at the Rev. K. W. Clark's study, in Honolulu, Tuesday, at 3 o'clock P. M., Feb. 19. S. C. Damon, Secy. 9 �THE FRIEND, FEBRUARY, 1861. William Kanui still alive. Before the American Board of Foreign Missions sent out missionaries to these islands, it established what was called a Foreign Mission School at Cornwall, Connecticut. This school embraced young men gathered from remote heathen' tribes or nations. Among this number, were several from the Hawaiian Islands, viz: Opukaia, or Henry Obookiah, Thomas Hopu, and William Kanui or Tennove. Kanui and Hopu returned in the first company of missionaries who landed upon the islands in 1820. Obookiah died in America before the missionaries embarked. On their return to their native shores, Hopu and Kanui were taken into the service and train of Kamehameha 11. They were sometimes engaged in school-teaching, and at other times engaged in various employments. They passed through a variety of the ups and downs of Hawaiian life. On our arrival at the islands in 1842, Kanui was teaching school in Malolo Valley, on Oahu, and Hopu was living at Kailua, on Hawaii. When the California gold fever raged at the islands in 1848-9, both started for the mines, where they were tolerably successful. In July '49, when' visiting Sacramento, we met Kanui keeping a small eating establishment at Sutter's Fort, and Hopu living in Sacramento, where the trees were giving place to tents and wooden houses, which long since were cither swept away by floods or consumed by fires. Since '49, we have never heard from Hopu, and if he still lives among Hawaiians in California, we should be glad to know it. From late communications published in the New York Observer, written by the Rev. A. Williams and Rev. Mr. Rowell, we learn that William Kanui is still alive. visited him in his sickness. Thus he was induced to deposit his money in thoBank of Page, Bacon & Co. A few days only had elapsed when that Bank, with others in this city, failed, and all his hardly-earned gains were lost, probably beyond recovery. Tennove then, being obliged to exert himself for a livelihood, opened a boot-blacking stand, and continued it for somo time. But sail to relate, in his religious interests ho became quite rockless, and continued for a long time in a backslidden state. The Rev. Mr. Rowcll, minister of thoSoamon's Church in this city, lately, in the noon-day prayer-meeting, gave an interesting narration of his case. From his statements it appears that the immediate instrumentality of Tennove's recovery was his being led, in tho Providence of Goof, to attend upon the religious services of the Mariner's Church. Thus his conscience became awakened, and his religious experiences were revived. A proof of his returning religious sensibility was shown in his resolving to give up his humble employment becauso he could not prosecute it without violating the Sabbath. This he abandoned without any visible means of support; and for the first week he was unable to find any. Saturday afternoon camo and he was without the means of paying the weekly rent of his room. In his distress he mado his extremity a subject of prayer, and while he was praying a dray load of refuse materials was brought and thrown down near his lodgings. The thought was suggested to him to look among these articles to sec if anything valuable could be found. He searched, and from tho mass gathering up sucn rags and old iron as he found, he carried them to a neighboring junkshop and sold them for one dollar and a half, enough to pay his rent. Ho felt that the Lord gave him, in direct answer to prayer, this supply of his wants. The circumstance further prompted him to continue in the same occupation, and thus he now obtains his livelihood. Many interesting incidents havo become known respecting him, which go to confirm the confidence that he is a true child of God, and that his last days will be spent in sincere and earnest attempts in holy living and all possible usefulness. lie is now a candidate for admission into the Mariner's Church, and will soon be received into its com- A. W. munion. San Francißco, June 20, 1860. The Better Way.—lt may bo easy to manage a crew of seamen under tho rigid discipline of a man-of-war, but allow those men to enjoy a day's lilierty on shore, and they will conduct as only men-of-war's men can ! Some commanders allow their men only one day's liberty in a twelve month, but others allow their men to enjoy frequently a liberty's day on shore. Tho latter plan, we are confident, is the best and most sensible. This was tho course pursued by Capt. Pearse of the Alert. It is reported by the Polynesian, that not one man fell under censure through improper conduct ashore The crew of the Alert were allowed to visit tho shore every day, but were put upon their good behavior. This is the right way, and a much better way, than to koep scores and hundreds of men cooped up togeher for months, and then allow a " quarter watch" ashore at once, and only for a few hours. Strange indeed, if they did not conduct like brute beasts or wild savages! Wo believe in treating sailors like men, and likereasonable beings. Some may abuse tho confidence reposed in them, but the majority will conduct much better, than if treated like children, or fellows in whom no confidence can be placed. 13 Correspondence, HtlQiii/ to Troubles between American Whalers and the Russians in the Ochotsk Sea. U. S. Consulate, i Honolulu, 23d Jan'y, 1861. ( To the Editor of the Pacific Commercial Advertiser, Honolulu: The annexed letter has been received at this office, and 1 know of no better mode of promoting itt object, than that of its publication, which I respectfully ask. Souie of the circumstances oonncoted with the offence complained of, havo been made known to me, but not in such a way, or in detail, as to justifyany action tit present. A sense of justice to a friendly nation—atuirt from considerations of policy, it is hoped, will cause all masters of vessels to comply with the wishes of the U. S. Government. John A. Parker, Y. &. Consul. — Departmemt of State, ) \ Washington, 22d November, 1860. Thojias T. Dougherty, Esq., Vice Counsul of the United States, Honolulu Sir —I have to inform you that complaints have been received from the Russian Government that a gross outrage was recently committed on some subjects of that Government, on tho coast of Kastern Siberia, by the crew of a vessel of tho United States. It has, however, been impossible to identify the perpetrators, or even the vessel to which they belonged. That Government naturally feels seriously offended, especially as other charges of misconduct against American vessels in the same quarter, had also been preferred. Unless such lawless proceedings can bo chocked, it is to be feared that that Government will take measures of precaution, which would be very injurious to our whaling interests in the North Pacific, by prohibiting the capturing of whales within a marine leaguo of Russian territory. Under these circumstances, the Department deems it important to instruct you, as it now does, to omit no opportunity that may offer, to impress upon Captains of American Whaling Vessels, tho great necessity of vigilance in preventing such unlawful acts on the part of their crews, as havo been complained of oy Baid Gov- : ernment. I am Sir, your obedient Servant, Wm. Henry Trescot, William Tennove.—Tho readers of tho interAssociate Secretary. of esting memoir Henry Obookiah will remember among his companions in the Mission School in Query.—Can any of our readers refer to Cornwall, Connecticut, tho name of William good authority for these statements, clipped Tennove. It is among the prominent reminiscences of the early summer of 1849 that I frequently from an exchange paper ? mot, at our religious meetings in this city, this The English Nataional Anthem, " God Save Sandwich Islander, then a venerable, well-looking the" King," was composed upon the occasion of person, so much superior in outward appearance the escape of James I.from tho Gunpowder and general bearing to others of his race among Plot. The author was born in Somersetshire in us, as to attract my special attention. Judge of 1563,and died abroad, at Anvers, March 12th, my grateful surprise when 1 learned from his own 1628, was named John Bull, and so great was his namo and his history—for this life of lips the popularity of the ode, that his name has beObookiah had been a part of the earliest of my come the nickname gloried in by his countrychildhood reading. In his simple manner, too, men." ho gave as a reason for his visit to California that "he had heard the young men,'' meaning his A Merited Honor.—The distinguished peoplo from tho Islands, "had begun to go astray, which Colonel J. C. Fremont has services and ho camo to look after them." After a few his country in science and art, are rendered months I lost sight and all knowledge of him. not only appreciated by his countrymen at It was reported that he had gone into the interior, home, but by savans abroad. He, together but neither his friends hero nor those in tho Islwith the renowned Agassiz, have been elected ands know anything definite about him. At the foreign members of the Prussian order Pour time of my vist to the islands, in the winter of 1854-5, he was quite given up as lost. It aple Merite, instituted in honor of such men peared, however, that about the time of my visit as have by their genius, attainments, and he returned to this city from our mining regions, scientific researches, added to the store house and brought with him, as his accumulations, six of knowledge, treasures far transcending thousand dollars. This money he kept in his the wealth of Ormus or of Ind." We expossession for some time, unwilling to entrust it tend cordial congratulations to our own felto tho custody ofothers. At length he fell sick, and ho became afraid thatho might be robbed by The end of a dissolute life is, commonly, a low citizen, for the proud compliment sa persons whom he regarded suspiciously, who desperate death. worthily bestowed upon him.—Am. Paper. " �14 THE FRIEND, FEBRUARY, China. While the attention of the reading public throughout the world, is deeply interested in following the progress-of the Anglo-French army in its attacks upon the capital of China, another subject of equal importance claims attention. Wo refer to the character, designs and progress of the Revolutionary I'.irty in China. The Missionaries of valioui societies in China, arc making every possible effort to obtain correct information respecting the "Rebels" or "Insurgents," a* they are called. In the December No. of the Missionary Herald, we find extracts from communications written by Rev. Dr. Britlginan, of the American Board ; from Messrs. Holmes, Crawford and Hartwell, of the Southern Baptist Board, and Messrs. Muirhead, Edkins, John, Macgowan, and Hall, of the London Missionary Society. If such men cannot be relied upon, then we shall consider it as a hopeless matter to obtain correct information respecting the affairs of of China. INSURGENTS VISITED BY AMERICAN MISSIONARIES. In June last, three American missionaries Holmes, Crawford and Hartwell, connected with the Southern Baptist Board, visited the insurgents at Suchau, after that city had fallen into their hands, •'for the purpose of ascertaining something of their religious belief, and learning whether missionaries would be allowed to go among them and preach the Gospel." Portions of Mr. Holmes' letter respecting this visit, published in The Commission, will be read with interest. He says "We were escorted into the city and carried into the house of an official, whom we afterwards ascertained was the Prime Minister of the Middle King. Here we were treated with the greatest kindness and hospitality. We were shortly visited by a mandarin, who came in and shook hands with us familiarly, and expressed himself delighted to see us in Suchau. He had found an opportunity to know something of foreigners, having lived several years in Shanghae, which accounted for his familiar mode of receiving us. He had learned that pomp and ceremony made no such impression upon us as it does upon his countrymen. We informed him that we had no civil authority, and that we had no mercantile objects in view—that we were simply preachers of the Gospel, and had come to preach to them, and to ascertain whether they would prevent our going to preach among the people whom they governed. ' Assure your hearts,' said he, ' we shall be glad to have you come; we shall be glad also to have merchants come ; we have no enmity against foreigners, but are anxious to secure their friendship.' * We came back with much more favorable " impressions of the rebels than we had carried with us. Judging them by the only standard which is justly applicable to them —the Chinese one—they seem to be far in advance of the imperialists—more liberal in their views, less selfish in their purposes, at Shanghae, Messrs. : ** and less cruel in carrying them out. That any of them are converted men, we are not prepared to say; but that many of them have a tolerably correct idea of the leading truths of the Bible, we know from our own observation. Portions of Christian books, Scripture truths and Christian hymns were repeated to us by them. " We cannot look upon this great revolution as other than a judgment of God upon this idolatrous people. Idolatry is one of the direct occasions of the rebellion. They claim that they are appointed of God to put it down ; and though we think that their zeal is 'not according to knowledge,' we also think ourselves justified in the conclusion that, like Cyrus of old, they are the appointed instrument of his wrath. The demolished idols were to be seen floating along the sluggish strcnm with those who died in their defense. That God is here making the wrath of man to praise him, we think is very evident." Mr. Muirhead, of the London Missionary Society, writing in regard to this visit, and the facts ascertained by the missionaries, says: " In the course ofconversation, the so-called rebels freely avowed themselves to be Christians—that they believed in one true God, the Heavenly father, and in His Son Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, and in the Holy Spirit. It was acknowledged by them that their views might not bo correct in some things, considering the circumstances in which they had been placed; but still they called themselves a Christian people, and desired to be regarded as a Christian dynasty. The bearing of these Kwangsi chiefs is said by the brethren to be noble and intelligent, far superior to the race of Mandarins we are accustomed to meet with. They evinced neither a haughty nor overbearing manner, nor an appearance of obsequious deference lo foreigners ; but expressed a strong desire to cultivate friendly relations with us, both of a religious and commercial character.— They were animated evidently by a strong faith in God as to the success of the rebellion. Of late they had been suffering from terrible calamities, which, with their deliverance out of them all, they attributed solely to the intervention of their heavenly Father." 1861. would have been a large congregation at a prayer-meeting, now twelve hundred assembled evening after evening—and that to a prayer-meeting conducted by the minister of the parish. At a place called Dunlop, the awakening is very general and thorough. Meetings have been continued every night for weeks in succession. The parish churches arc thronged. Stewarton is another town referred to as having been visited by the Spirit's gracious influence. During several months past, notices have appeared respecting the revival in Ireland, but now the good work is spreading in Scotland and England. The movement in London is particularly interesting. The principal human agency employed is simply the frequency of prayer-meetings in connection with the stated preaching of the Gospel upon the Sabbath. The Perils of Science.—Some years ago a large whale was caught at the Nore, and towed up to London bridge, the Lord Mayor having claimed it. When it had been at London bridge some little time, the government sent a notice to say that it belonged to them. Upon which the Lord Mayor sent answer, "Well, if the whale belongs to you, I order you to remove it immediately from London bridge." The whale was, therefore, towed down the stream to the Isle of Dogs, below Greenwich. The late Mr. Clift, the energetic and talented assistant of his great master, John Hunter, went down to see it. He found it on the shore, with its huge mouth propped open with poles. In his eagerness to examine the internal parts of the mouth, Mr. Clift stepjied inside the mouth, between the lower jaws, where the tongue is situated. The tongue is a huge, spongy mass, and being at that time exceedingly soft, from exposure to air, gave way like a bog; at the same time he slipped forward toward the whale's gullet, till he nearly disappeared altogether. He was short in stature, and in a few seconds would doubtless have lost his life in the horrible oily mass, had not assistance been quickly afforded him. It was with great difficulty that a boat-hook was put in requisition, and the good little Revivals; in Scotland.—We have before man hauled out of the whale's tongue.—Buckus copies of the Air Advertiser for Nov. 8 and land's Curiosities of Natural History. 15, published in Air, Scotland. This is a We heartily recommend to the attenlarge and well-conducted secular country tion of our readers the Whaling Voyaoe newspaper. In perusing its columns, while Panorama of Capt. C. Williams, now on there is much particularly to interest a native exhibition at the Melodeon in this city. A of Scotland, we find many items of intelli- pastor writing us from Connecticut says: gence that are worthy of perusal by the gen- "I have found Capt. Williams a warm and genial Christian brother, with a true sailor's eral reader. The notices which these papers heart and grip,—a welcome visitor in my contain of the religious revival now in pro- Sunday School, and can assure the public gress in Scotland, are deserving an attentive that much may be learned from his lecture." We are persuaded from our own limited perusal. Candid notices of religious revivals in secular newspnpers are of great importance. observation of this panorama, and from the unanimous testimony of many who Editors of religious newspapers are expected seen it entire, that it affords a rare treat,have and to notice such events, but when religious with the description of Capt. Williams furawakenings possess points of interest to nishes a vivid and truthful representation of attract the attention of men immersed in the the thrilling scenes of a whaling voyage.— politics, and business of the world, then we Boston Exchange. What we have in us of the image of always give their statements a careful perusal. At the town of Beith, where fifty hearers God is the love of truth and justice. �THE FRIEND, FEBRUARY, 1801. ADVERTISEMENTS. ADVERTISEMENTS. A. P. EVERETT, AUOTIOKTBBH, 63-tf lvryvnEXjE Kaaliuujauu * ■woukbr : BtraM, Honolulu, Oahu. HONOLULU. HAWAIIAN FLOUR COMPANY, 100-tr A P. EVERETT, Treasurer und Agent. CHAS. F. GUILLOU, M. D DONLEN UKGN TO INFORM THE Inhabitant*Of tin's.MR.all that he is now prepared his such as , execute Island*, orders in G. P. JUDD, M. I)., , ais i) suits c o n HONOLULU, OAHU, & 1. Olfico, corner of Fort and Merchant strceti. 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WETMORK, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON HILO, HAWAII, S. I. N. It.—Me'licino Chests carefully replenished. i". i:vi:rktt. COMMISSION MERCHANT, \. Janion's new block, Queen street, Honolulu, 11. I - - - "" REFERENCES. Messrs. SiMesoN k Tappan, E. 11. Brioiiam & Co., 111-TI.KR, KtlTB & lIII.L, Honolulu, July 1,1857. "" C. BREWER & CO., Commission and Shipping Merchants, Honolulu, Oahu, REFER TO JAMKd Ht-NNKWKU,, Esq., / CBAai.K.s Brrwkr, Esq.;) * I • Chas. Wolcott Brooxs, Ksc,.; Mkssrm. Wm. FtrsTAU & Co., lli'hbkll I'kKi.K, Co., Mkssr.s. & 188-tf AITL El¥ & - • - Bo,ton - It. I, H„.*„„ Sta '"""SCO. Hongkong. Manila. George W. Macy, Ml •? I ._JBiL.—flR-JL-ri^BP-'f f'sli Manager, HAVING BKEN RE-PAINTED, IS AGAIN opened and with the improveunder its former ments made, will contribute much to the comfort of those who nmy wish to avail themselves of the advantages of a Home, on being discharged. Shower Hatha on the Premises. Ship Masters and Agents, while putting their vessels under repairs, are respectfully invited to send their crews to the Homo, where every attention will lie paid to their comfort. $6 Officers' table, with lodging, per week, do. do. 6 Seamcns' do. do. Mas. E. THRUM, Manager. iy In connection with the Home is a Shipping Office, under the management of Messrs. Lewis 4 Woodman, where crews can be obtained ou the short tO-tf est notice. 11. STANGENWALI), Iff. D„ PHYSICIAN AND SURCEON, : Mast-head Glasses and Marine Telescopes. Importers and dealers in hardware, paints, oils and general ISS-tf merchandise. READING ROOM, LIBRARY AND DEPOS- —ALSO— Chronometers and Chronometer Watches. AND OTHERS, WISHING obtain books from tho Sailors' Home Library, to the Bethel Sexton, who will have —also— will A great variety of other articles useful to the charge of the Depository and Reading Room until Mariner. —AND— further notice. Per order. Many ornamental articles, including Breast Pins, Rings, Cups, &c, &o. Particular attention given to repairing and rating ODD FELLOWS' BUILDING, ON FORT STREET, Chronomertes. of all kinds, Hinges, Sorews, Tacks, Razors, Cut and Wrought Nails, Spikes, Brads, SAM'L N. CASTLE. AMOS 8. 006K. Files, Carpenters' Tools of all kinds, Pocket and Sheath-Knives, Marlinspikes, Caulking-Irons and CASTLE & COOKE, Mallets, and numerous other articles, for sale at the IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL owest prices, by W. N. LAPP. (tf) —ALSO— English Charts of North and South Pacific. to SEAMEN please apply LOCKS BERRILL, .SUCCESSORS TO g AT D. N. FLITNER'S Watch and Jewelry Ijite New York City Dispensary Physician, member of the Medico-Cliirurgical College and of the Pathological Society \ Establishment, in Kaahumauu street, will be found the following works of New York. Office at Dr. Judd'sDrug Store, on Fort Street. Residence In Almanacks for 18C0. Nuuriiu Valley, opposite thatof K. 0. Hall, ISaq. 226-ly Merc limit's. Shipmaster's andMechanic's Assistant niMoNii. w. a. Dimxn. u. Laws of the Sea. 11. IIMIIIMI & SON, The Art of Sailruaking. —ALSO— 9S-tf ' HOOKS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR THE MARINER. —ALSO— CHAS. IHIWII, 2d BHRHHAK PXCX. . . . Ship's Compasses and Dividers. lloston. ■i ' iVIcIMJER & mi e:i:ii I S. P. FORI), M. I)., PHYSICIAN A N 1) Stf It I)R. sjjyfi.lLOUS to MONUNKXTS, Late Hurgeon Vuitotl Stutos Navy, late Consular Physician to TONUS, or 11F..41) STO.VKS, American HttM anil grtieral pnu'titintier. Ir-ASHSTAIWS, Office, connr Kiiahuuinnu amt Morcliant streets, and resilience COUNTER TOPS, ire... at Or. Wool's Mansion, Hotel street. Medical and tturigical advice in English, French, Spanish, and In a first-rale style, and on the most reasnnnhlc terms. Orders Italian. from the other Islands faithfully attended to. 2-tf OQlee hours from 11 A. St. to 2 P. ».; at oilier hours inquire at his resi.l.MC-. 1-tf D. C. M KI'KII. .1. .1. BKIIIULL pirvsi SAILOR'S HOME. MOM SAN FRANCISCO, KING ST., OPPOSITE THE BETHEL, J. F. COUBUUN, AUCTIONEEII. 6.1-tf ADVERTI3EUBVT3. JAMES T. DONLEN, Honolulu, Oahu, 11. I. 15 KAWAIIIAE. HAWAII, Will continue the General Merchandise and Shipping business at the above port, where they are prepared to furnish the justly celebrated Kawalhae Potatoes, and such other recruit* as are required by whale Bhips at the shortestnotice and on the most reasonable 215-6 terms. DEALERS IN GENERAL NAVIGATION TAUGHT. MERCHANDISE in all its branches, taught by the At the old stand, corner of King and School streets, Subscriber. The writer likewise begs to innear the large Stone Church, Also, at the Store mate that he will give instruction to a limited formerly occupied by C. H. Nicholson, in King street, number of pupils in English reading and grammar, J. WORTH, the Seamen's Chapel. geography, writing, arithmatic, &c. Residence, cotestablished himself in business at Hilo, oppositeAgents for Jayne's Medicines. 13T Hawaii, is prepared to furnish ships with tage in Kukui street. on Reuru.it*, favorable terms for Cash, Goods or Bills DANIEL SMITH. Honolulu. March 26. 1857. TRACT DEPOSITORY, United BOOK and BIBLE, onthe States. HONOLULU. SAILOR'S HOME, "QIBLES, BOOKS AND TRACTS, in the English, Portuguese, German, Welsh, Swed- A MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO TEM1 .lIHCO I VPE CrALLERV. ish andFrench, Spanish languages. These books are offered PERANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND Bible and GENERAL INTELLIGENCE, H F, U,inERS,,GNK» »™U call the ATTWTIOHOf for sale, at cost prices, by the Hawaiian of bis Fnends and the Public to his Roomi, over the Tract Societies, but furnished PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY '• I'acinc Commercial Advertiser Printing Offloe, (next *>the GRATUITOUSLY TO SEAMEN. Post Office) where he Is taking Pictures whioh, for elegance of Also, Office of The Friend, bound volumes for style and softness of tone, cannct be excelled. Being In constant receipt of New Stock, Chemicals tic. he ll sale. Subscriptions received. prepared to takePictures withall the latest Improvements N. B.—Seamen belonging to vessels lying "off $2.00 XT Pictures taken on Glass, Paper, Patent Leather One copy, per annum, be with books and papers, by Rubber, 4c, and warranted to give entire satisfaction. ' India and on," will supplied from 12 to 3 o'clock P. 8.00 Two copies, M. N. B —The Public are Invited to call and examine suecimens calling at the Depository, 6.00 Five copies, IW-tf 8. C. DAMON, Seamen's Chaplain. W. t. IIOWLAND Artist m NAVIGATION, HAVING HOWLANmr T , JIJ " THE FRIEND: SAMUEL C. DAMON. ' "" ... .... .... �16 SalingStatistics. _ FRIEND,ATBHUREY 1861. A record of the departures of mail packets} and other vessels taking mails to San Franciroo, kept during the past year, gives the following results Fkom Honolulu to San Fiiancisco. ■» ,. , VeueC, hnme. j wj " "" " " 273 April May 1 " 33 June 23 " " "" "" •• "" July 18 Aug. 0 Sept. 8 2 " 27 Nov. 26 Dec. 1 11 8 Oct. " —- Arrived at sl mnci c0 Bark Frances Palmer Jan. 16 Comet Feb. 10 Ship Amethyst 12 Bark Yankee " 12 Brig Hero Mar. 14 17 Bark Frances Palmer Steamship Powhatan " -■> April 10 Bark Yankee "18 •' Comet May l'l Frances Palmer June 10 Yankee » Comet July 13 Aug. 2 '• Frances Palmer 25 Yankee Sept. 27 Comet Frances Palmer Oct. 19 Yankee Nov. 12 Comet Dec. 18 Schooner Olivia " 20 Bark Frances Palmer 23 Schooner Alert Jan. 8 f i Sailed. Dec. 31, '69 Jan. 24, '00 27 28 Feb. 22 28 Mar. 18 27 " " : liny* 16 17 lli 16 B 18 11 13 14 18 17 20 14 15 19 17 16 21 19 14 12 The average passage during the year for the above vessels between Honolulu and San Francisco has been Hi days and C hours each. The average of the passages, of our regular packets has been as follows Yankee, !Francct Palmer, : 6 trips 0 6 15<Iays. "" Comet MARINE JOURNAL. " 16 18 " PORT OF HONOLULU, S. I. ARRIVALS. Dec. 29—Ambark fat, Bush, 28 (lays from M'Kean's Island' Passengers—A Mitchell, AOoddard and & Hawaiian s. Jau. 2 —Am. wh ship Montreal, Howie, and Am. wh bark Flurvni., BptnsW. from a cruise; both sailed again sameday for the West. 0—Haw. sch Marilda, K.-yU', from Faiming'a Island, with about II.OUO galls cocoanut oil. «—Russian ship Nicolai I-, Krogius, 20 days from Sitka, with salmon, etc., to 11. Hackfeld H Co. 10—Aui clipper ship Ocean Kxpress, Hale, 12 days from Sao Francisco en route for Baker's Island, bringing U. 8. mall for Honolulu. Anchored outside. 11—Am wh ship Braganea, Turner, fnmi sen, lay off and on and sailed again same day to cruine. 11—Am clipper ship Oaiwrne Howes, Baxter, 13 days fm Ban Francisco, en route for Phauiix Island. Anchored outside. 17—Am clipper bark Comet, Smith, 9 days and 20 hours from Ban Francisco, with U. 8. mail and cargo of merchandise. 18—Amclipper bark Karly Bird, Cook, 11 days from San Francisco, en route for China anchored outside on DM 26th, ami sailed again next day. She brought 25 bags oats, 1 keg salti>etrc, ami one passenger (Mr. Chan Sandford,) to thia place. 21—Am clipper ship Fuir Wind, Crowell, 8 days and 17 hours from San Francisco, en route for Baker's Island. Anchored outside. 22—Am clipper ship Norwester, Almy, 9J days from San Francisco, en route for China. , • The shortest passages have been those of the steamDEPARTURES. ship Powhatan, in March, 101 days, the schooner Alert, In December, 12 days, the Yankee, in March, Dec. 27—Am wh ship Arab, Urinucll, to cruise. 18 days, and the Comet and Frances Palmer, each 27—Haw wh brig Aotilla, Feblbcr, for Bremen, with oil, 14 days. - bone, etc. Bailey, fur San Francisco. 31—Ambark Yankee, From San Francisco to Honolulu. 31—Haw. wh brig Hero, Myers, to cruiseand trade South. Jan. I—Hanoverian bark llarburg, Thoinacn, for Hongkong, The following is a list of the passages of the mail withassorted cargo. packets and other vessels bringing mails from San 2—Am ship Biam, Bice, for Jarvis Island, to load guano. Francisco: 3—Ambark Bhering, Uilliat, for New Bedford, with oil, Uay» Arrived tit „ bone, hides, ((C. ,. „ Sailed from V 1 Name o—Haw brig Mary Kllen, Bennett, for Victoria and OrePuexage. "" ' Woao/u/u. S. Fron'eo. Dee. 17, '60 Bark Comet Jan. 16 Jan. 8, '60 Yankee 17 Feb. 1 Feb. 17 '• Frances Palmer 10 Comet Mar. 1 10 Yankee, 1 16 SchoonerOlivia 2 Clipper ship Moonlight Mar. 2 SO April 11 Bark Frances Palmer B pi|p. sh. Henry Brigham 33 16 Ap'l 13 Hover " 30 Bark ■ Yankee May 3 20 May 1 Comet 15 Bteamer Kamlinmarrah 23 7 10 25 Clipper shipFlying Mist >. a Duena Vista ug 26 37 Lotus June 9 Jane 1 nark France* Palmer 16 >• 3 17 Clipper ship Bed Hover 6 Torrent 23 July 13 29 Bark Yankee July 8 Clip, shipMorning Light " 26 Aug. 8 Bark Comet •' 27 Clipper ship Polynesia 16 Aug. 2 Ship Harriet t, Jeasie 23 '• 9 Sept 2 16 Bark Frances Palmer >• Clipper ship Moonlight 31 15 Sept. 6 Bark Yankee 21 Clipper ship Stiver Star Oct. 14 Oct. 1 Bark Comet 26 " 9 Clipper ship Storm King 16 29 Nov. 4 Bark France! Palmer Nov. 21 11 Clipper ship Lotus 21 36 Bark Yankee Dec. 14 "" " "" " "" " "" - " "" " " " " " ' "" " " "" "" "" " "" " "" "" 20* 13 15 10 10 16 17 18 ■ 16 13 13 16 14 16 11 16 14 17 14 17 11 13 13 17 14 14» 13 16 13 16 17 17 " "The* average passage of the above"vessels from San Francisoo to this port has been 16 days. The average passage of our regular packets has been as fol8 trips 13 days. 5 U " 16 6 passagas were those of the Comet and ark Yankee Comet Frances Palmer "" The shortest "" " Yankee, each 10 days in February. * The Comet touched at Hilo, and the fanner at Lahaina. Information Wanted. Respecting William S, or William L. Bent ley, belonging to Philadelphia. He has been absent over four years, and is supposed to be in some port of the Pacific. Information will be gladly received by Samuel U. Reeves, 1708 Broom St., 15*h Ward, Philadelphia, or by the U, S. Consul, Honolulu, or editor of the Friend. Respecting Mr. R. P. Davol, formerly on board " Alexander Barclay." He is requested to call upon Rev. S. C. Damon, or at our oflioe, where be will hear something to his advantage. H. Hacktkl» & Co. of the Bremen ship gon, with a full cargo island produce. 10—Danishship Triton, Neilsen, for Valparaiso via Tahiti, with Wilson Co.'s CircusCompany, andlumber. *• Lass, to cruise. 12—Haw wh brig Wailua, 13—oid'g wh bark Planet, Dallman, to cruise South. 16—Am clipper ship Osborne Howes, Baxter, for I'hocnix and M'Kean'.. Islands, with 21 Hawaiianlaborers. 16—Am clipper ship Ocean Kxpress, Hale, for Baker's Island, with 70 laborers. 17—Hawsch Marilda, Keyte, for Fanning'! Island. 19—Russian wh bark Amoor, Nordgmi, to cruise. ■ 20—Russian ship Nicolai 1., Krogius, for Cronsta.lt. 20—Russ. wh ship Grefec Berg, Knberg, for Bremen, witli a cargo oil, bone, hides, Ac. 26—Am wh ship Kmlly Morgan, Whiteside, to cruise. 28—11. B. M.'s steam-sloop Alert, Pearse, Tor Manning's Inland, Tahitiand Valparaiso. 30—Am. bark Zoe, Bush, for San Francisco,with coal, pulu, hides, Ac. MEMORANDA. O- Arrived at Hilo, Dec. 28, whaleship SouthBoston, RanBailed Jan. 4, to cruise (Cr Bark Comet, Smith, left San Francisco Jan. 7th, 12 M.; first two days had light westerly winds. Remaining part of the passage, had the wind strong from N. to N.E. Arrived off Diamond Head at midnight of the 16th. Came Into port next dolph, last from Honolulu. morning. (U Capt. Almy, of clipper ship Norwetter, reports—Discharged the pilot off San Francisco Saturday, Jan. 12, 4 P. M.; N.E. and E.N.K. winds the entire passage. Hawaii eight days and sixteen hours from San Fiancisco. Hove to off Molokai on night of 21st, with heavy gales and thick weather. JET Bark Zoe, Bush, reports—Touched at Apia, Navigator Islands, Nov. 12 ; found there the clipper ship Morning Light, Johnson, from Baker's Island, which jhad put in in distress, leaking badly, with fire feet water in thehold. She discharged about 400 toos of guano, and found the leak to be about four feet from the kelson, a seam having opened between two frames —evidently a fault In her caulking. A survey was held on her, and she was found to be perfect. She would repair and sail again about Nov. 30. Visited M'Kean's, Phoenix, Walden's and Baker's Islands. The ship Rapid, Drew, arrived at the latter island, Nov 20, the day the Zoe lea. Found all weli. XTT Schooner Marilda, Keyte, reiwrta—Sailed from this port for Fanning* Island on the 2d Novemberlast; had a tedious passage in consequence of light winds, but arrived safe on the 13th. Remained there some time, then sailed for Washington Island i was employed there for a week taking in cocoanut oil; some delay was occasioned through theroughness of the weathe. on andabout the anchorage. Off the S.W. side of the Island, was boarded by a boat from the whaling bark Gypsey, Manter, bound south, all well, but had seen no whales. Started away again for Fanning'), Island to complete cargo. The whale bark Jlreh Hwifthad arrived there from this port, and, after remaining a short time, sailed again on her way. The whale bark Robert Morrison, Tilton, also had called, and lay off and on for two days and then proceeded on her voyage. From Fanning* Island to thisport, has had nothing but a successionof calms and light airs lost the S.K. tradesId 6° 50 N. On Christmas day, saw a bark, supposed a whaler, steering N.E.—had no opportunity to speak her, night coming on. Arrived here on Sunday, Jan. A, all well. exi>er.enced strong Sighted , Wrkck of thr ship Joon Marshall, or Pan Frakcislnj— on board buppohbd lost.— The rumored loss of the ship John MarthaiI) together with a small schooner, supposed to be the Dance, is confirmed. The schooner /no arrived at Victoria on the 17th December, from San Juan harbor and Its vicinity, bringing a portion of the headboard of the Marshall, upon which the name of thatvessel could be distinctly seen. She was supposed, says the British Colonist, to have struck and gone down about seven or eight miles beyond San Juan, and near Cajic Flattery, on the night of the 10th November, during the same gale in which the D. L. Lynch was cast away. A great portion of the rigging, one of the masts, and many other articles were picked up by the /no, on the beach. About 16 feet of a small schooner, supposed to lie named the Dance, (from the fact that a In-ad board with that name on it was found near the place whero the John Marnhatt is thought to have gone down,) was also seen, nnd portions of her rigging saved. There was not the least room for doubtbut that the John Marshall had been lost, with ail on board. She was in ballast from San Francisco, and was bound for the Port Discovery Mills for a cargo of lumber. Her crew must have consisted of ten or twelve persons, She has been engaged in the lumber business on the Sound for three year* past, was about 400 tons burthen, and was owned by the proprietors of the Port Discovery Mills.—A*. F. Bulletin, all PASSENGERS. For San rUBOpOO Ms" Yankee, Dec 31—Capt Btttn, C P Trott, David (1 Chadwick, Thus F Wade, L G Gardener, William Pike, X X Rice, G Huntley, James Peoples. For Hon*.kc Nil—per Harburg, Jan I—Mr X Kramer, sfosan Achun, Anin, Aing, loc, Awa, Araoi, Abok, A»iug, Achini,Afun, Aquai, A song—Chinese. For Valparaiso— per Triton, Jan. 10—J Wilson, wife, children and servant, Mr D Long, wifeand child. Mrs Smith, Capt Itenvdict, J Powers, J Wilson, junr, II Thompson. Geo Nop!—, Wm Franklin, C Abel, W Ivroy, C Hruessey, W Oondilla, F (loahen, A Heed, 3 others, and 6 steerage passengers. For Bakkr'm Islam*—per Ocean Kxpress, Jan Hi—Mrs C II Judd, childand servant, Mr S G Wilder, and 75 native laborers From San Francisco—per Comet, Jan 17— Key JS Kmerson and wife. Ookaal J A Parker, Capt D C Waterman, Dr He Witt, Capt W C Stone, Miss B L Wood, John Booth. J T Staples, Mrs J Lawton, Mrs Monaarrat and sou, Mrs C W Gelctt and son, Margaret Harrison, X P Blodgett, John Adams, Jacob Adams, M Brandt, Ah Yum. From San Francisco—per Norwester, Jan 22—William M Greenwood, W M Kuudoll, Capt D L Lyuch.o A Tal>cr,Colonol Henry X Robinson. For Bkhmhn—per Greffuß Berg, Jan 20—Mr. 0. Albrccht, wife and 3 children. MARRIED. Hi'stace—Bollks—At Luhaina, on the evening of the 24th instant, by the Rev. S. K. Bishop, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Charles Huatace, of New London, Conn., 0. 8. A., to Miss Louisa Frances, second daughter of B. F Bolles, Esq. Murpiit—Kahookai—ln Honolulu, Jan. 30, by Rev. S. C. Damon, Mr. R. Murpbey to Miss Kahookai. DIED. Poor—ln Honolulu, January 25, 1861, Abtihtr Charlkh, youngest son of CharlesA.and Frances A. Poor, aged \i months and 23 days. JET San Francisco anil Boston pa|>ers please oopy. So fades the lovely, blooming flower Frail, smiling solaceof an hour-. Ho soon our transient comforts fly, And pleasure only blooms to die. Is there no kind, no healingart, To soothe the anguish of tho heart ? Divine Redeemer, be Thou nigh ! Thy comforts were not made to die— Then gentle patience smiles on pain, And dying hope revives again ; Hope wipes the tear from Sorrow's eye, And Faith points upward to the sky." OaivKS—ln this city, on the 19th Inst., Miss Sarah M. Graves, of Fort Dalles, Oregon, aged 24 years. Williams—At U. S. Hospital, Lahaina, Dec. 26, WUliam 11. Williams, of Shenandoah County, Virginia. BnTLBR— At Lahaina, Dec. 28, of consumption, William C. Buttler, for many years a resident of that place, and formerly of Poughkeepsie, New York. Aldkm—At Queen's Hospital, Jan. 6, Mr. Silas W. Alden, late from San Francisoo, passenger per Yankee. He was a native of Providence, Rhode Island. He has friends residing in both cities. Kcblim In Dubuque, lowa, November 14,1860, of dlptheria, Lcklla, In the 12th year of her age, only daughter of Llewellyn Zublln, of Honolulu. " PeronilT stas.h-Wfnet . T. Dougherty, Esq., late United States Vice Consul, and for the most|of the past eight years, confidentially connected with that Consulate, to leave for San Francisco in the bark Comet, en route for Philadelphia, the place of his nativity. The kindness always shown to, and endeavor to please every one who had occasion to do business at that office, will be readily recalled, and his departure leaves a void in our busi ness circles not easily to be filled. We wish him a thousand alohas, and a happy meeting with his kinsfolk and friends. We also learn that Mr. Dougherty will be Bearer of Dispatches from the United Stats* Legation to the Government at Washington.— Adv. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1861) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1861.02.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861.02.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/03b84f39e9dbcb29b382ddc151657458.pdf 601f4f6d12ed85c14c63058d6605579e PDF Text Text THF E RIEND #tto Serits, fol. 10, #a.3.} THE FRIEND, HONOLULU, Minnie's Pigeons. About eighteen months ago, Capt. Lawrence, whaloship Addison, touched at Honolulu on his homeward passage. Capt. L. was accompanied by his wife and little daughter, Minnie. The latter took away some pigeons, but we nover expected to hear they had reached the United States. The following paragraph from a letter written by Mrs. L., and dated Falmouth, Mass., Dec. 3d, 1860, will be read with interest: " 1 will give Frank an account of Minnie's pigeons now, as I have nearly filled my sheet. After we had kept them confined in their house nearly a month, we let them out. They were very tame, and would fly all around the ship aloft; by and by they flew off quite a distance, and then returned. Afterwards, whenever we spoke a ship, they would all goon board to make a call, then fly back again. Well, one day, when we were off New Zealand, we spoke the Rambler, they all flew aboard, and about that time a strong breeze sprung up ; we watched for a long time, they did not come back, and we thought they were lost. Minnie mourned for them very much! On the arrival of the Rambler in New Bedford several weeksafter our arrival, judge of our surprise to receive a box containing two of them. One had died on the passage. Capt. Lawrence made a house for them, where we kept them some time. In the course of the summer we let them out again, but we saw nothing of them for nearly a week, until one morning Cousin Willie came with one in a basket which he said flew around his grandmother's house in search of food. We told him to keep a good look out, for perhaps the other one might come too—and sure enough that night he came with the other. We confined them again for a few days, tben let them go. Now they come and go at their own free will, sleeping in their own house every night—and a few days ago they brought another one home with them. Minnie thinks one ofthem has taken a wife!" of the MARCH 1, 1801. CONTENTS For Mntrh, IHtfl. Pao«. 17 IT II 18 19 20 20 21 22 24 Sailing of the Morning Star, Minnie's Plgeom, A Hawaiian in China, 1787 A Reverend Sea Captain, Ancient and Modern Luxury, American flag protect! all sailing under It Cast thy bread upon the waters, $1000 for Japan The Sailorand the Missionary, Marine Intelligence, &c, Sailing of the Morning Star. It was the intention of those having direction of the movements of this vessel to have sent her first to Micronesia, and upon her return to have dispatched her to Marquesas. Late news from the latter islands induced the Directors of the Hawaiian Missionary Society to send her immediately to the Marquesas. At two of the stations, there has been some trouble with the natives. It is not, however, supposed that the missionaries will be hindered in their work. There is still a call for additional laborers, and hence the Society has sent another Hawaiian missionary and his wife. The vessel left our harbor on the 28th ultimo. Previous to her sailing, religious services were held, the Rev. A. Bishop offering prayer in Hawaiian, and the Rev. L. Smith in English. A goodly number of natives were present to witness the departure of the vessel. Rev. Dr. L. H. Uulick was sent as delegate of the Hawaiian Missionary Society. It is confidently hoped that his presenceand counsel will be all that is required in addition to the combined wisdom of the separate missionaries, in their General Meeting, to carry forward the work at the various stations. Having been fully made acquainted with all the intelligence which has come to hand, we are not disposed to cherish desponding but the most hopeful viewsof the missionary work at the islands. The Morning Star may be expected to return in sixty or seventy days. Free-will Offerings.—From the Captain and Officers ofU. 8. S. Wyoming, for gratuitous distribution of the friend, $27 00 From Capt. Stone, for same purpose, 5 00 - MARIII 1, 18C1. -- Probable Loss of the U. S. S. Levant.—The painful impAssion is becoming settled in the minds ofall that this vessel must have met with some very serious disastersince she left theislands several months ago. The Wyoming was sent from Panama in search of the Levant. She has visited the islands, and again sailed for the coast of America without hearing one favorable word which goes to establish the belief of her safety; it is a sad event. It seems bnt a few days since her officers and men were passing along our streets, and mingling in our society. We can hardly bring ourselves to realize the appalling fact, that in a moment all went down to a watery grave. 17 \m Salts, M. JB. readers will see, by referring to our advertising columns, that Captain and Mn. Oat have succeeded Mrs. Thrum in the management of the Sailors' Home. The friends of the institution parted with Mrs. Thrum and her family with very many and most siocare regrets. She had managed its internal affairs since the house was opened in September, 1856. The Trustees passed a resolution expressive of their appreciation of her long and faithful services. She has demonstrated that the house when properly conducted, is a most useful and beneficial institution. The difficulties which attended the starting and carrying forward such an enterprise, can be scarcely imagined by those who are not in daily and familiar contact with the establishment. We can speak intelligently and knowingly upon this subject, hence we are not surprised that the former manager with her family, should wish for a more quiet and less perplexing life. The new managers have entered upon their duties with cheerfulnessand hope. Moat sincerely, we hope that our seafaring friends and the public generally, will do all in their power to assist Captain and Mrs. Oat in supporting and carrying forward the establishment, which has worked out good in so many ways, to seamen and others visiting this port. Our In our lastissue, we spoke of Capt. Pearse, of H. B. M.'s Ship Alert, having adopted a better way in allowing his men frequent liberty days on shore. We spoke of this method as far preferable to the old way of keeping seamen cooped up for months, and then allowing them one day's run upon shore. We are glad to see that the same course has been persued with similar good results, by Capt. Mitchell, of the U. S. steamship Wyoming. We have seen his men on shore almost every day the vessel lay in port. They conducted with the utmost propriety. Treat seamen as men, and they will respect themselves. We hope othercommanders visiting Honolulu, will follow the example of Captains Pearseand Mitchell, certainly, unless unfavorable results follow. The friends of General and Miss Miller will be glad to learn that, by letters received up to Dec. 28, they were in good health, and still at Lima, where they will probably remain for some months to come. We have not alluded in our columns to political difficulties in the United States, for ws are not yet ready to proclaim to the world tha.t the Union is dissolved. �THE FRIEND, MARCH, 18 6 1. 18 A Hawaiian in China, 1787. ' In our last, we furnished our readers with the narrative of the visit of a Hawaiian to Peru, about thirty years ago. We thought some might be interested in perusing the account of a native ofthe Sandwich Islands, while upon a visit to China, more than seventy years ago, or less than ten years after Cook's discovery in 1778. The following paragraphs we copy from A Votaoz Round the World : but more particularly to the North West Coast of America performed in 1785, 1780, 1787 and 1788, in the Kiug Oeorge and Queen Charlotte, Captains Portlook and Dixon. Dedicated, by permission, to His Majesty. By Captain Nathaniel Pobtlocic. Loudon : Printed by John Stookdale, opposite Burlington-house, Piccadilly, and George Ooulding, James street, Covent Garden, m.dcc,- : LXXXIX. Soon after my arrival at Canton I took an opportunity of paying a visit to Mr. Cox, an English gentleman resident there; and I was much surprised to see my old friend Tyaana, whom the reader may recollect I met with at Atoui, on my second visit to the Sandwich Islands. Tyaana immediately* recollected me; and so sensibly was he affected with the interview, that he clasped his arms about me in the most affecting manner, reclined his head on my shoulders, tears ran unheeded down his cheeks, and it was some time before he became calm and composed enough to utter the name ol his old acquaintance Popote; but when the first transports of joy, which so unexpected a meeting excited, had a little subsided, he seemed happy in making every inquiry that could please or afford satisfaction respecting his friends at the Sandwich Islands; and on my inquiring how he came to China, I found that Captain Mears had touched at Atoui in his passage from the coast of America to China, and Tyaana expressing a wish to accompany the captain to Pretane. he had taken him on board and brought him to Macao ; at which place he left him in the care of Mr. Ross, his chief mate, of whom Tyaana was remarkably fond. They remained some time at Macao; and Tyaana was generally indulged in walking about wherever his inclination led him; and on these occasions he constantly wore a beautiful feathered cap and cloak, and carried a spear in his hand to denote himself to be a person of grandeur and distinction ; nor did he like to wear any other dress, except the maro, which is always worn by the Sandwich Islanders about the waist: such an appearance however being scarcely modest in a civilised country, Mr. Koss got a light satin waiscoat and a pair of trowsers made for him, and which he was prevailed upon to wear, but not without great seeming reluctance at first but with, which he was better pleased after they became familiar and habitual to him. Tyaana, though no profested papist, would frequently go to the places of divine worship at Macao, and always observed the manner, motions, and attitudes of the congregation, standing or kneeling, and as they did, so did he, appearing very studious to imitate them, by an exact conformity to all their actions, gestures, and behaviour. His noble and generous spirit visibly dis- covered itself on various occasions. One time he went up to an orauge stall, and picking out half a dozen oranges, gave the woman who sold them a couple of nails for them, which in his estimation was a very ample, and indeed a superabundant compensation for her oranges and made her a present beside; but the good woman was by no means satisfied with such payment, and was about to raise a disturbance, by a loud, rude, offensive clamour of her not being paid ; when some gentlemen luckily happening to be with Tyauna at the time, readily pacified her complaint, by paying her to her satisfaction. When the Queen Charlotte arrived in Macao Roads, Mr. Ross and Tyaana often went with Captain Dixon to Whampoa. During this short passage Tyaana often expressed his dislike of Chinese, particularly thatcustom of shutting up and excluding the women from the sight of strangers. And he seemed likewise to have contracted a prejudice, as well against the form, shape, and manner of their persons, as against their practices and customs ; and carried it even to hatred and antipathy, insomuch that he was once going to throw the pilot over-board for some trivial matter of offense. When he arrived at Canton he was particularly noticed by the gentlemen of the English factory, from whom he received invitations, and every mark of civility which could testify their respect and regard to his rank and dignity ; nor was he less caressed and admired by all classes of people at Canton. A Captain Tasker, of the Milford, from Bombay, gave a sumptuous entertainment to a number of English gentlemen,and of course Tyaana was among the rest. After dinner, being upon deck, a number of poor Tartars, in small sampans, were about the ship asking alms, as is customary there on such occasions of entertainment and festivity. Tyaana immediately inquired what they wanted, and being told that they were beggars who came to supplicate the refuse of the table, he expressed great concern, saying that he was very sorry to see any persons in want of food, and that it was quite a new scene to him ; for that they had no people of that description at Atoui; he seemed to be under great impatience to procure them relief, and became a very importunate solicitor on their behalf. The captain's generous disposition readily co-operated with his importunities, and he ordered all the broken victuals, being a large quantity, to be brought upon deck, and Tyaana had the distribution of it among the poor Tartars, which he did, observing the most equal, impartial division he was able to make of it; and his pleasure and satisfaction in the performance of that task were not less visible in his countenance than his actions. I asked him if he was willing togo to Pretane; but he told me thathe expected to have been there in twelve moons, but that now he should be glad to return to Atoui. It seems Captain Mears had engaged in a Portuguese expedition to the coast of America, and promised to leave Tyaana at Atoui in his passage thither. The gentlemen at Canton, desirous togive him lasting proof of their friendship and esteem, furnished him with whatever could be useful or acceptable; such as bulls, cows, sheep, goats,rabbits, turkies, &c, with oranges, mangoes, and various kind? of plants ; so that his safe arrival with his cargo would prove of the utmost value to his country, and an honourable testimony to his countrymen of the distinguished esteem and regard with which he had been treated, and his very name revered by all ranks and conditions of the people of Canton. Tyaana is tall; being six feet two inches in height, and so exceedingly well made, that a more perfect symmetry and just proportion of shape is rarely to be met with ; but he is rather inclined to corpulency ; has a pleasing animated countenance, a fine piercing eye; but the annexed engraving, which is taken from a painting for which he sat at Canton, and which was deemed a striking likeness, will give a more perfect idea of him than can possibly be conveyed by verbal description. A Reverend Sea Captain. Two or three weeks ago, remarks the Editor of the San Francisco Pacific, we had the pleasure of meeting the Rev. Capt. C. H. Barrett, commanding the clipper ship E. F. Willets. A minister, a sea captain ! A rare enough sight. We inferred he must follow the sea for his health. No, not for his health, but for the Gospel's sake. He follows the sea to preach to sailors, and to show to the world that when sailors are treated like human beings, like human beings they act and work. From an early schoolmate of Capt. Barrett, we have learned the following highly inter- esting particulars: To fit himself for the work of preaching the Gospel, he left the sea and pursued his studies at Vale. From Vale he went to Union Theological Seminary, New York city, and pursued a full course. After graduating in 1855 he superintended the building and rigging of the bark Revolution. In 1856 he made two voyages in the bark William, as captain—{Jie first to Marseilles and Palermo, the second to Cuba. In 1857-8he commanded the bark Welkin from New York to Valparaiso, Callao, Chincha Islands, Mauritius, Perang, Singapore, and back to New York. This vessel was owned by R. P. Buck & Co., N. Y. In 1859 he commanded the ship Eliza Mallory from New York to New Orleans, cleared thence to San Bias, west coast of Mexico, and was wrecked off Cape Florida. In 1860, Mr. Mallory gave him another ship, E. F. Willets. He brought the ship safely to this port, and in twentyfour days from the time he arrived he unloaded his cargo, reloaded for New York, got all his crew, and was under way—a dispatch not often equalled. But the meetings and discipline on board Capt. Barrett's ship interested us more than anything else. Capt. Barrett, in the first place, assumes that sailors are human beings, not dogs or brutes, to be mauled, handspiked, chained, starved and abused in every conceivable manner, in order to keep them from insubordination. Every Sabbath he holds a public service, and preaches to all on board. Every day prayers are held at four o'clock, P. M.; twice a week, meetings for religious conference and prayer; once a week, a Bible class, of which he is the leader; a mutual improvement circle twice a week ; and once a week a sea- �19 THE FRIEND, MARCH, 1861. world, which was unknown to Cicero and men's prayer meeting, conducted wholly by new Cassar, quite rivals the magnificence of the themselves. Capt. Barrett has inaugurated a mode of 'Roman knight.' At his morning meal, our modern imbibes apprenticeship, which we predict in a few years will be a feature in our commercial the fragrant decoction of a berry unknown to world. He takes boys and educates them the ancients, brought to him from lands for the service; teaches them both the theory beyond their Ophir, in ships navigated and the practice of navigation. These boys by means of a discovery of which they are taken at a certain age, and are kept under never heard. The delicious beverage is his special supervision, and room separately sweetened with a preparation which they from the men, so that the vicious in the fore- never attained to the art of manufacturing, castle are kepi in'some measure from exert- borne to him from a country of which they ing their pernicious influence over them. In never dreamed. this way when the plan becomes general, we " While, at his dinner, his own vast country shall have seamen, who for intelligence, furnishes the contents of all the substantial morals, as well as skill in their business, will dishes : sirloins from beeves fattened on the be an honor to the service and a pride to their prairies of the Great West—pastry moulded from the products of its teeming fields, and country. Some of the goodresults of Capt. Barrett's enlivened by thefruits of its glowing orchards mode of managing his men is seen in the —his castors display the oil of Florence and fact tbat on his way from New York to San the pepper of Sumatra—and his dessert is enthe olives of Seville, the raisins of Francisco there were not less than five con- riched bythe figs of Greece, the datesof Syria, versions ; also while in port he had more Malaga, and the of Cuba, Sicily, and the oranges applications for berths as seamen than he needed. In fact, so eager were men to go Azores. His drinks, unless he has joined the sons on board his ship that one man had to pay a bonus of five dollars to one whose name had of total abstinence, are the wines furnished been entered by a mistake, to hold on to his by Madeira, Xeres, Burgundy, and the Rhine, place. This is remarkable indeed when we The world is ransacked for the materials of know that it often takes from two to three his clothing. The wool of Saxony, the flax weeks to obtain an ordinary crew for a ship of Ireland, the cotton of Texas and the Sea ready for sea. Sailors are human beings, Islands, the silks of China, Italy, and France, Kamskatcha and the frozon zones, all the savage protestations of quarter-deck the furs oftheir warmth, richness, and lustre contribute tyrants to the contrary. outer man. His Fifty such men as Capt. Barrett would, in to protect and embellish histoils nor spins— she neither wife—though seas of monsters a few years, sweep the in human shape who outrage all humanity by was ever Solomon* so arrayed in all his hunters are chasing the their barbarous conduct. We trust the time glory ? For her, mountains of Peru, and the on the alpaca will soon come when ship-owners will see for " " themselves that their own interests demand men like Barrett to command their ships. We look upon this as the beginning of a great reform. God speed it. Ancient and Modern Luxury Contrasted. The Roman knight, at morning, threw off the coverlet, wrought with needlework at Babylon, and raised the tapestry of Tyre which hung before the entrance of his chamber. He entered his bath-room, the walls of which glistened with the marble of Alexandria beautifully adorned with Numidian carvings. He ascended to his dining-room, furnished with Grecian statuary and pictures, sunk upon his Persian couch, and instead of sitting at table like his sturdy ancestors, reclined after the fashion of the conquered East. He wrote his letters upon paper from the land of the Pharaohs and Ptolemies, and read from parchment manufactured at Pergamus. He anointed himself with the perfumes of Arabia the Happy. The iron of Spain served him for weapons. His dice were made from the ivory of India. He won his races with the horses of Epirus. Around theneck of his wife hung pearls from the German excursion. His funeral litter was borne by slaves from beyond the Mediterranean, and his lifeless remains turned to dust in a tomb of porphyry quarried in the Island of the Egean.—Literary Review. The St. Louis Era, by way of comment, says:"The 'luxury of ancient Rome,'if the above is a fair description of it, is not remarkably impressive to a modern reader. Many an humble man, in the cities of this from Araby, and is thence transfrred to a grave distinguished by a monument of marble from Italy or Egypt. " So that, all things considered, it does not appear that the luxury and magnificence of an ancient Roman noble so far exceeded the sumptuousness of a modern American citizen as to make it worthy of very special oradmiring comment." The Influence of a Good Woman. — I sometimes think the influence of a good woman is greater than that ot a good man ; there are so many avenues to the heart left open to her gentle approach, which would be instantly barred up at the sound of rougher footsteps. One may tell anything to a good woman. In her presence pride sleeps or is disarmed. The old child feeling comes back upon the world weary man, and he knows not why he has reposed the unsought confidence which has so lightened his heart : why he goes forth ashamed that one so feeble is so much mightier; why he could fly from the foe for whose approach she so courageously tarries; why he thinks of the dagger, or pistol, or poisoned cup, while she, accepting the fierce blastof misfortune, meekly bows her head till the whirlwind be overpast —believing, hoping, knowing, that heaven's bright smile ot sumshine will break through at last. The world weary man looks on with wonder, reverencing, yet not comprehending. How can he comprehend—he who stands in his pride, with his panting soul uncovered, in the scorching Sahara of reason, and then complains that no dew falls, no shower descends, no buds, blossoms, nor fruit cheer him? How can he who faces with folded arms and defiant attitude, comprehend the twining love-clasp and satisfied heart-rest which comes only to love ? Thank God, woman is not too proud to take what she so much needs; that she does not plant her foot, and refuse to stir, till her Guidetells her why He is leading her by this path instead of that; and though every footprint be marked with her heart's blood, she does not relax her grasp, or doubt His faith ! Well may her glance, her touch, the rustle of her garments even, have power to soothe and bless; well may the soft touch of such upon brows knotted with the world's strife bring coolness and peace. Oh ! woman, with your arms akimbo, leave it to profane Delilabs to hold Samson by shearing his locks! Be strong-minded as you will, if only you be pure and gentle-hearted. shepherd is folding his flocks on the classic fields of Iberia; for her the miner is exploring the dark caverns of Hungary for the topaz and ruby, and troops of blackamoors are washing the diamond-earth of Brazil; for her the divers of Ormusand California are plunging into frighful ocean depths for pearls, and the looms of Lyons and Manchester are weaving their gay and gorgeous fabrics. Her shoulders are wrapped in shawls from Cashmere, her bosom covered with lace from Honiton, and her feet buried in the rich pile of carpets from Brussels. She also bathes her limbs in reservoirs cut out of marble which once lay in the unsunned depths of Paros or Pentellicus, and then perfumes her person with ottar extracted from 'the gardens of Gul in their bloom.' " His furniture is of wood, taken from the shaft which once rose majestically in the forNaval.—The U. S. steam sloop-of-war Wyoming; ests of San Domingo, Hawaii, or Ceylon. arrived at this port, from Milo, on the 10th ult The He fights with a weapon forged from the iron Wyoming sailed from Panama in search of the U. 8. that darkened the recesses of the mountains sloop-of-war Levant, and came to Hilo direct. No of Dalecarlia; fills his teeth with the gold of tidings were had of the missing vessel, and ber lose to be feared. The following is a list of the WydPotosi or the platina of the Ural ; and sports isming't officers: a carriage lackered with resins from the Commander, John K. Mitchell, islands of India and glistening with silver Lieutenant,, Frank Key Murray, from the mines of Guadalajara. When sick " QeorffeKarlH.Knglinh. Surgeon. Maulaliy, his attendant is some polished physician Purter, William Hrcnton Bogg, Thomas K. Porter, Matter, familiar with the hospitals of England and ChiefEngineer, John P. Whipple, Midtkipmen, 8. W. Arereu, France, who depletes him with a lancet R. P. Smith, "" fabricated in Germany, and doses him with S. 11. Hackett Jti't. 1««. P. O. Pella, Engineer, with jalap calomel from the mines of Spain, md. I. H. Bailey, •' from a neighborhood which has been immor3dGeo. D. Lining, "" " Z. Talbot, M. talized by exploits of Gen. Pillow, and with " *»■ T. A. Dukehart, " A. C."BtarrcU, Gunner, quinine from Brazil. When he dies, mahogCarpenter, R. A. William", any from Hayti composes his coffin, which is Copt'e. Clerk, J. B. Jacob,, Pvymatter, J. L. Blaaoatt. put into a hearse over which wave plumes - �20 THE FRIEND, MARCH,IB6I. THE FIUEND. MARCH 1. 1801. The American Flag protects and provides for all seamen sailing under it. Many years ago it was an open question whether the American flag protected and provided for all sailing under it, or only those who were native born citizens, or had become naturalized. The discussion has been conducted by some of the ablest American statesmen, and we had supposed that it was forever settled in favor of granting protection and making provision for all bf every nation and tribe found serving as mariners on ships flying " the stars and stripes." It seems however that there are still some who hold a contrary opinion, as we infer from the following paragraphs, copied from a letter dated Honolulu, Oct. 26, 1860, and published in the Boston Commercial Bulletin, and republished in the P. C. Advertiser of last Wednesday:— From the fact that whether born in Old England or New, the Cape dc Verde Islands or Rhode Island, Africa or America, Polynesia or District of Columbia." If it were possible we would make the language even stronger. Our reasons for holding this view of the subject are two-fold : firstly, equity and justice; secondly, the laws of the U.S. as interpreted by the ablest statesmen. Firstly. The equity and justice of the claim which the sailor has to the protection and care of the Hug under which he sails, seems sclf-evidunt. Tho ships employ thu services of the man, and by it, be is taken away from his home and country. Who shall provide for that man when sick, or protect him when unjustly treated? Surely theflag of the country under which, for the time being, he is sailing. If that flag, or those representing that flag, do not, who shall? Secondly. Tho laws of the U. S., as interpreted by the ablest statesmen, extend protection and jurisdiction to all sailing under the American flag. In a volume entitled the "U. S. Consular System," a manual for Consuls, and also for merchants, shipowners and masters, &c, published at Washington under the authority of the President, we find the 333 d suction reads many foreigners were thus :— evident that the Consuls had violated the laws of " The principles which have heretofore been tho United States in admitting seamen into the established in regard to the protection of seahospital—for the law is too well stilled to ad- men, ore plain aud well settled. The rule laid mit of a false construction, and I regret to observe down by the distinguished person who first held that this charitable dodge on the part of Consuls the office of Secretary of State, Mr. Jefferson, has, however, received flattering unction and was, * that tho vessel being American, shall be l>oen wondrously applauded by the Friend, a evidence that the seamen on board are such,' journal published at this port, which professes to and fifty years afterwards* it was restated with advocate sailors' rights, in whiclPearly in the no less precision, by one of the most eminent year 1859 an article appeared, which was subse- of American statesmen,'that in every regularquently endorsed by the Consuls of Honolulu and ly documented merchant vessel, the crow who Lahaina, wherein the writer alludes to the lib- navigate it will find their protection in tho flag eral and enlightened views entertained by the pre- whicn is over them.' " sent U. S. Consul, Mr. Pratt, respecting the obThis was the opinion of Mr. Webster in a ligations of the U. S. Government to provide for letter addressed to Lord Ashburton. " Ah," all sick and disabled seamen sailing under its flag. TheJlar/ protects and provides for the man says our opponent, " but Mr. Webster is there whether born in Old England or New, the Cape arguing tho point of impressment." Granted; do Verde Islands or Rhode Island, Africa or but if it be right to protect the sailor against America, Polynesia or District of Columbia." impressment, shall it not bo equally right and This accounts, probably, for the difficulty which rendered it necessary for the commission to ap- just to provide for that same man when sick ? peal to the powers obtained by tho " Letters Ro- If the word protection, as employed by Mr. gatory." Webster, does include " care and provision for The writer of this letter arraigns the Consuls th« sailor, when sick and disabled," as we honof Honolulu and Lahaina before the public of estly believe it does, then our opponent is guilty the United States as violators of the laws of of resorting to a dodge, to which the term cruel their country, because they have admitted per- rather than charitable, should be applied. sons to the benefits of Consular Hospitals, who The case of the French sailor, claimed by M. may never have become naturalized, or even vis- Perrin, the French Commissioner, in the fall of ited the United States. This writer expresses '58, and protected by the U. S. Consul, Mr. his regret that the Friend should have approved Pratt, settles the question of protection, beyond of the course pursued by the Consuls and en- all controversy. In that case, a wrecked Frenchdorsed what he styles "this charitable dodge on man left by his ship in the Arctic, goes on board the part of Consuls." an American vessel. On his arrival in Honolulu, This is a subject to which we have given some be is nnder the protection of the American Conattention, and upon which our mind is fully sulate, and not the French Consulate. It was made up. The Consuls at Honolulu and Lahai- so decided at Washington and Paris. In a na, in our humble opinion, have done no more than question of this nature higher authority could their duty, and what they were bound to do by not be asked for. The flag protects all sailing their oath of offioe. They may have erred in under it, black or white, Anglo-Saxon or Monother points, and may deserve public censure, golian. but not in their interpreting the laws of the But we have protracted our remarks beyond U. S. to admit all seamen to theprotection and the limits we intended]; we cannot however recart of the Consulate, if they were found as sea- frain from a passing allusion to that covert inmen on board vessels flying the American flag. sinuation in the closing paragraph we have The American doctrine we still believe to be, that quoted above. The writer is entirely mistaken, "theflag protects and provide* for the man, respecting '' the difficulty which rendered it ncso constant occupants of the hospitals, 'twas self- " cessary for the commission to appeal to the powers obtained by the Letters Rogatory." Before the writer throws out such insinuation:, we would recommend his reading No. 23 of Addison's Spectator. Addison says that JuliasCsaoar, when lampooned by Catullus, invited him to a supper. If our opponent will make us a visit for a similar purpose, we shall be most glad to sit down and talk over this question, not tub vino, but sub bohea. "Cast thy Bread upon the Waters, for thou shalt find it after manydays." Or, the Man-of-wars-man becomes the Preacher. Illustrations of this oft quoted passage, are frequently occurring in the progress of the gospel among seamen. By the last mail we received a letter from a Methodist clergyman in the State of Vermont, which vividly recalled to mind a young man with whom we became acquainted more than fifteen years ago, but from whom we had not heard a word for more than ten years. In 1845, the U. S. S. Constitution visited Honolulu, on a voyage around the world, commanded by Capt. Pcrcival. A young Swedish sailor was discharged into the U. States Hospital, for whose recovery no reasonable hopes were entertained. He made his will,and supposed death was near; but God ordered otherwise. The history of this young man may be briefly told. He had left his native land and become a wanderer. On board the Constitution, while sick and lonely, he read some good books placed on board by that excellent chaplain, (who has since died,), the Rev. Mr. Parker, pastor of the Episcopal Floating Bethel in New York. In consequence ofread mg those books and the religious instruction of a pious marine, he was led to become a Christian. On his arrival at Honolulu, while lying sick at the Hospital, at his own request, the sacrament was administered, and he subsequently united with the Bethel church. On his examination, the question was asked, Upon what do you found your hopes of salvation? His clear and touching reply was in these words : The foundation of my hope is nothing which I have done, but simply the atoning merits of a Crucified Redeemer. A few months passed away, and he so far recovered, that another vessel belonging to the U. S. Navy, took him away. We heard from him occasionally for two or three years, even as late as Nov. 1848. He was then about leaving New York, on a voyage to Mobile. Since that time often have we spoken, oftener thought of him, wondering whether he might be still alive or gone onward to that " better land," for he had furnished the best of evidences that he had become a follower of Him, who had said, believeth in him should " Whosoever but have everlasting not life." Twelve perish, long years have passed away without our having heard the least intelligence from him, judge then of our surprise to receive a long letter from the Rev. G. A. S , pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Vermont, who had quit the seas and settled as minister of the gospel. The letter contains a full sketch of his life since leaving the Sandwich Islands—of his labors to ob- �THE FRIEND, MARCH, 1811. tain ihc necessary means to prosecute his studies, and of his struggles with difficulties, sickness, and poverty. "It was my practice," he writes, " to go to school during winter and spring, and go to sea during'summer and fall." In this manner he spent several years preparing for the Christian ministry. He 'finished his studies at the Methodist Biblical Institute, Concord, New Hampshire, in 1858. Since that time he has been preaching the gospel. We could state many other facts relating to this young man, and the cruise of the Constitution, but will merely add, that the conversion and career of this young man adds another to the long list of Jr'cts illustrating the truth of the passage Quoted at the head of these remarks. In his letter he refers in the most grateful manner to those who assisted him when in Honolulu, but particularly to Dr. Wood the Hospital Physician. engage in God's worship. When, as we hope, the Japanese shall have become accessible to the Gospel, here will be a house of worship in which we trust many souls shall be born to the Lord. We rejoice in this gift of yours, because it comes from those delightful islands so lately won to Christ by the labors of the missionary. Every heart is filled with thankfulness and with wonder at what God has wrought, as your gilts have again and again been added to funds raised for evangelizing the world. The branch of the Church of Christ which it is my privilege to serve, will now feel themselves brought into direct contact into delightful Christian operation with the Christians of the Sandwich Islands. Let me assure you of the warmest Christian regards of the Reformed Dutch Church. Your gift gives us joy, and becomes very suggestive to us, when we reflect that you raised this sum at so early a stage in the in$1000 Appropriated for Japan by the tercourse with Japan. In this you are our Hawaiian Missionary Society. teachers and leaders. We desire to follow the means to be In the year 1855, when the news first your faith, which prepares commands us to work. when the Lord ready reached the islands, that the Empire of JaYou may have some knowledge of our pan had been opened by the negotiations of operations. We were in pleasant connection Commodore Perry, the Hawaiian Mission- with the American Board till 1857, when we ary Society contributed the sum of $1,000 separated solely to do more for the world for a mission to Japan. It was supposed lying in wickedness. A deeply increased inresulted. We are now that the American Board of Foreign Mis- terest in missions has more than thrice what we collected raising sions would immediately establish a mission previous to our separate action. Our missions in that part of the world. The money was are in the Arcot District, Southern India, in transmitted to the Treasurer of the Board, Amoy, China, and in Japan, at Kanagawa at Boston, but as that society did not deem and Nagasaki. Give us your fervent prayers, dear brethit advisable to add another to its already ren, that the Lord will bless us in the work long list of Missionary stations, the dona- appointed us. tion remained in the treasury subject to the Permit me to say that the Japan mission direction of the Hawaiian Missionary So- was begun through peculiar indications of Providence. God gave us the men and the ciety. One year ago, when the Powhattan was means in a remarkable manner. It enjoys and prayers of all our people. in our harbor with the Japanesse Embassy the confidence God has used you to point out still more on board, the Rev. Mr. Wood, chaplain in- clearly that we must be interested in it. formed the directors of the H. M. Society, Again suffer me to express the thanks of that he was desirous of raising money to the Board, and assure you of our profound assist the Missionaries located at Kanagawa, respect and Christian fellowship. Yours cordially in Christ, to build a chapel. The Directors authorized Ph. Peltz, to him draw this money for that purpose. Corresponding Secretary, The following letter from the corresponding B. F. M. R. Protestant Dutch Church. secretary of the Board of Missions ot the Reformed Dutch Church of the United Letter from Rev. J. Maclay. States, will show that the money has been lowa City, California, ) duly paid over. Jan. 21, 1861. ] New York, Dec. 20, 1860. Rev. S. C. Damon:—After the lapse of To the Directors of the some few months we find ourselves pleasantly Hawaiian Missionary Society: situated in our new home among the mounDear Brethren :—I am directed by the tains of California, and I now avail myself of Board of Foreign Missions of the Reformed the opportunity of fulfilling my promise of Protestant Dutch Church in North America, writing to you. And let me here record my to express the joy and gratitude occasioned gratitude to my Heavenly Father in preservby your donation of tIOOO towards building ing our lives, and in granting us a return of a chapel for our Mission at Kanagawa, health. I had almost despaired of ever being Japan. well again, but since we have come to this We rejoice in it, and thank the Lord and mountain region 1 have recovered astonishyou, because the work needed such an assist- ingly. We are pleasantly situated in a pretty ance as this. In the increasing work of our mining town—one of the oldest in the minmissions, our Board did not feel prepared to ing region; it has a more durable appearance make the necessary appropriation. The ob- than most of the mining towns. The mines ject is secured through your Christian liber- which were opened here in '49 are still being ality. Our countrymen and all English- worked, and pay pretty well. Mining is now speaking foreigners will hear the Gospel, and carried on more scientifically than when first 21 commenced ; hydraulic force is being used in washing away embankments and undermining these immense mountains. This they effect by conducting the water in ditches from higher points in the mountains along the brow of the hills, and this ditch is tapped at convenient points and flumes composed of plank, propped out from the ditch at right angles, carrying the water out from fifty to one hundred feet; at the end of this flume, hose or pipe about six inches in diameter are attached, through which the water is carried down at an angle of some 60 degrees, and then forces itself through a small hole of about two inches in diameter against the bank, which is soon violence. It seems to me that mining is but in its infancy yet here— new discoveries are being constantly made. The quartz mining promises to be the most lasting. The grandeur of the natural scenery here is inimitable, it overshadows Harper's Ferry. The water is delicious—it seems as though our children would never be satisfied drinking it, and why should it not be clear, seeing it is brewed in the mountain glaciers, preserved by her spotless snows, and rolls over golden sands. But the winters in these high mountain altitudes are pretty severe, at least with us contrasts coldly with the islands; we have had nearly two months of winter; the snow has fallen to the depth of three Or torn away with its • four feet. We have a pleasant society here, and a very pleasant church. I have two other appointments about two miles distant from this place, at which I preach on Sabbath evening. They are small mining towns. We enjoy ourselves very much in this field of labor; we find the people very kind and attentive; our congregations are interesting and attentive, and the indications are favorable to religious prosperity. * •dp Yours affectionately, * J. Maclay. * * For the Friend. The Two Shepherds. David says, (Ps. 23,) "Jehovah is my shepherd, I shall not want." He felt an undoubting confidence that his Shepherd would supply all his wants—would lead him into green pastures, and by waters where he could repose. And besides having hid wants supplied, he would be so guarded from dangers that he would never have occasion to fear. In the most trying circumstances, in the darkest seasons, his Shepherd would be with him to guard and defend. Such being his confidence in the good Shepherd, he cast his fears to the winds, and dismissed all gloomy apprehensions. Happy are all they who confide in the watchful care of the same glorious Being. In Psalm 49: 14, mention is made of another Shepherd. The Psalmist is speaking of the wicked, and he says, " Like sheep they are driven to the underworld ; Death is their Shepherd." But Death does not lead his sheep into green pastures, and by the waters of repose. He led the rich man to a place of torment, where he could not obtain a drop of water, and where he could not hope for any alleviation of his sufferings. Reader, to the ftock. of which of thesa Shepherdii do you belong ? Auqum. �THE FRIEND, MARCH, 186 1. 22 - where, for some time, we heard the loud shouts of savages either in conflict or in revelry. Cautiously we approached the sound, The following story a seaman related to the itill we beheld a large war party gathered writer : " Many years ago, when New Zea- iaround their fires, with the hideous trophies land was a land of uninterrupted heathenism, iof their recent battle, and exulting over their the ship in which I was a common sailor victory. We thought it wise to keep as far dropped anchor at a cautious distance from |from them as possible, and again turned the- shore, in one of the harbors of that island, ifrom the light of their fire into the dark forWe had been months upon the ocean, with- est, where we could hardly see an arm's out seeing any land. And when the sub- length before us. We at length came upon lime mountains and luxuriant valleys of that ; a little path, and slowly following it along, magnificent isle rose from the wide waste of stumbling, in the darkness, over rocks and waters before us, it was difficult to realize that roots of trees, we came in view of the we were not approaching some region of fai- twinkling light of a lamp. I, with another ry enchantment. We soon, however, found one of the party, was sent forward to reconthat we were still in this world of sin and ■ noitre. We soon found that the light prowoe, for it so happened that there was a ter- iceeded from a hut, but whether from the rible fight between two war parties of the night fire of a savage New-Zealander, or natives raging at the very hour in which from the lamp of the Christian missionary, we entered the lovely bay. From the deck we knew not; and few can imagine the of our ship we witnessed with awe the whole anxiety with which we cautiously moved revolting scene, the fierce assault, the bloody along to ascertain how the fact might be. carnage, the infuriated shrieks, the demoniac Our hopes were greatly revived by the sight attitudes ofthose maddened savages, as they of a glazed window. And when, through fell upon each other with a degree of fury that window, we saw a man in the garb of which seemed worse than human. Often we civilized life, with his wife and one little saw the heavy club of the New-Zealand sav- child, kneeling at their evening prayers, our age fall upon the head of his antagonist, and joy knew no bounds. Waiting a few moas he fell lifeless to the ground, his head was ments till the prayer was closed, we entered beaten by reiterated blows, till exhaustion the door, and though the surprise of the satiated fury. The awful sc%ne of savage inmates was very great in seeing two white life as beheld from the deck of our ship, im- sailors enter their dwelling, we were most pressed even us unthinking sailors with emo- ; hospitably received. The missionary imtions of deepest melancholy. mediately lighted his lantern and proceeding In consequence of the war, or for some with us, led the rest of our party to his " other cause, no canoe from the shore ap- humble abode. We all slept upon his floor proached our ship. As we were entirely for the night. Weary however as I was, destitute of wood, the captain sent a boat's I found but little rest. I thought of my crew, with many cautions as to safety, to quiet New-England home, from which I had the opposite side of the harbor to collect been absent a few months. I thought of my some fuel. I was sent with this party. We mother, and her anxiety about her sailor landed upon a beautiful beach, upon which boy in his first voyage. The scene was ina heavy surf was rolling. The savage scene deed a novel one to me. The swelling we had just witnessed so filled us with ter- winds of the tempestuous night, the wild ror, that we were every moment apprehen- scenes of man and nature all around us, the sive that a party of cannibals would fall up- vivid image of the bloody conflict, with the on us and destroy us. After gathering wood remembrance of its hideous and fiend-like for some time we returned to the boat, and outcries, all united so to oppress my spirit found to our dismay that the surf rolling in that I found but little repose. My companupon the beach had so increased, that it was ions, however, perhaps more accustomed to impossible to launch the boat. The sun was danger, and perhaps less addicted to thought, just setting behind the angry clouds which were soon soundly asleep. betokened a rising storm. The crested Early in the morning a party of warriors waves were rolling more and more heavily came to the missionary's hut in search of us, in from the ocean. A dark night was com- having somehow ascertained that a boat's ing on, and savage warriors, their hands al- crew were on the shore. The missionary ready dripping with blood, were everywhere and his wife, both in countenance and man* around. We were all silent. No one was ncr, manifested the deepest anxiety for our willing to speak of his fears, and yet no one safety. The savages were imperious and could conceal them. rude, and it seemed to me then, that nothing Before we left the ship, the captain had but the restraining power of God preserved informed us that an English missionary had this family uninjured in the midst of such erected his hut about two miles from the cruel and treacherous men. While they place where we were to land. The captain had been somewhat subdued in spirit, by the had visited him about two years before in kindness, the meekness, and the utter helphis solitary home, and it was then very un- lessness of the missionary's family, they certain whether he would beable to continue considered us sailors fair game for plunder in his post of danger. We immediately re- and abuse. By the most earnest solicitations solved to endeavor to find the missionary, on the part of the missionary, they were inand to seek such protection is he could af- duced to spare us. The missionary accomford us for the night. panied us to our boat, and we had, for our Increasing massesof clouds rolled up and retinue, a troop of rioting and carousing spread over the sky; and as we groped our savages, brandishing their bloody war clubs way through the deep and tangled forest, over our heads to convince us that we were darkness like that of Egypt enveloped us. in their power. A walk of two miles conAfter wandering about, we hardly knew ducted us to the beach. It was a fearful The Sailor and the Missionary. BY REV. JOHN S. C. ABBOTT. , i i i i " " " walk, and the watchful anxiety of ou» friend proved that he considered our danger to be great. When we arrived at the beach, some of the natives manifested great reluctance to let us go. Some took hold of our boat to draw it further upon the land, while they seemed to be earnestly arguing with the rest upon the folly of permitting our escape. At length, however, they yielded to the remonstrances of the missionary, and aided us in launching nur boat through the now subsid- ing surf. '« As we rowed from the shore, and I looked back upon that devoted man, standing upon the beach of these rude savages, and thought of his return to his solitary home, and of tho days, weeks, and months he must there pass in thankless labors, I thought that his lot was, in a worldly point of view, one of the hardest I had ever known ; and I wondered that any man could be so hard-hearted as to speak in terms of reproach, and point the finger of scorn towards the Christian missionary. " In my last voyage, about two years ago, I again entered this same harbor. It is now called the Bay of Islands, and is one of the most beautiful places in natural scenery on the surface of the globe. I could hardly credit my eyes as I looked out upon a handsome and thrifty town, with many dwellings indicative of wealth and elegance. There were churches of tasteful architecture, and school children with their slates and books. And there were to be seen New-Zealand families dwelling in cheerful parlors, sanctified by morning prayers and evening hymns. The untiring labors of the missionary had through God's blessing created a new world. And the emotions of deep compassion with which I had regarded him, when we left him on the beach alone with the savages, were transformed into sentiments ofadmiration and almost envy in view of his achievements. All other labors seemed trivial compared with his. And I then felt, and still feel, that if any man can lie down with joy upon a dying bed, it is he who can look back upon a life successfully devoted to raising a savage people to the comforts, refinements, and virtues of a christian life." A Novel Petition.—Several years since, the French Government sought and obtained a foothold upon the Society Islands, in the South Pacific Ocean. A letter from these islands, dated Aug. 21st, contains the following, as we learn from the World: "The legislative assembly of Tahiti and Moorea, had petitioned the Emperor ofFrance to select and send out two French Protestant missionaries, for each of whom they promise to provide 5,000 francs, houses and lands. The petitioners say, we ardently desire that our children may learn the French language, but we do not want that when they learn it, it should only be to the end of changing their religion." The ship Zenas Coffin, Capt. Benjamin F. Riddell, of Nantucket, will take the first U. S. Mail ever dispatched from this country to Japan, the contract having been secured by Charles B. Chadwick, of Nantucket, who has an interest in the permanent contract for tho regular transportation of the Japan mails. �THE FRIEND , MARCH, 18(1 . 23 ADVERTISEMENTS. ADVERTISEMENTS. ADVERTISEMENTS. A. P. EVERETT, JAMES T. DONLEN, SAILOR'S HO VI I-:. AUCTIONEEn, Honolulu, Oahu, H. I. *3-tr WORKER ! rRO.M SAN FRANCISCO, J. F. COLBURN, ATJCTZOKrEEH., Kaahumanu street, Honolulu, Oahu. 63-tf < KING ST., OPPOSITE THE BETHEL, HONOLULU. , II AS. F. GUILLOU, >1. D Late Surgeon United States Navy, late Conaular Physician to IMIM.KN HKi;s TO INFORM THE American seamen and general practitioner. Inhabitants of ttiexc isliuid*. that he it now prepared to Office, corner Kaahumanuand Merchantstreets, and residence execute all orders in Ins line, such as at Dr. Wood's Mansion, Hotel street. MOMCMENTS, Medicaland Surgical advice In English, French, Spanish, and TOMtIS. or HEAD STOKES, Italian. ff.4SHST.4yDS, Office hours from 11 a. m. to I p. M.; at other hours inquire at COUNTER TOPS, 4re., 1-tf bis residence. flrst-rjte style, a and In fin the most reasonable terms. Orders from the mkm Islands faitlifully attended to. Ml G. JUDD, M. MR. saaawsll aaaU IxwS P. I)., AND SURGEON, HONOLULU, OAHU, S. 1. Office, corner of Fort and Merchant streets. Office open from 'J A.. to 4 PHYSICIAN S. P. FORD, IW. I)., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Office Kaahumanu street, near Queen. DR. J. MOTT SMITH, DENTIST. OFFICII, CORNER OF FORT AND HOTEL STREETS HONOLULU, H. I. D. C. U KURR. J. 0. MERRILL. ItIcRUER A MERRILL, Coimnksion Merchants AMD \M I KIMIKV AGENTS OF THE Regular Diapatcb I.isse ol Honolulu Packets. (U All freightarriving In transitu for the SandwichIslands, will be received and forwarded by the "Regular Dispatch Line* rRKic or COMMISSION. Particular attention paid to forwarding and transhipment ot merchandise, sale of whalemen's bills, and other exchange, insurance of merchandise and specie under open policies, suppr lng whaleships,chartering ships, etc. 43 and 43 California ureil, E. HOFFMANN, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, RKFBR TO : Office in the New Drug Store, corner of KaahuCaptain F. Snow, ) manu and Queen streets, Makee & Anthon's Block. Messrs. B. C. Brrwkr s> Co., > A. I'. KviRETT, KsO,., Open day and night. ) B. PITMAN.KsQ. • C. 11. WETIORE, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON HILO, HAWAII, S. I. Honolulu. llilo. 120 tr BOOKS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR THE MARINER. D. N. FLITNER'B Watch and Jewelry J. WORTH, Establishment, in Kaahumanu street, will be established himself in business at Hilo, found the following works : with Almanacks for 1860. Hawaii, is prepared to furnish ships Recruits, on favorable terms for Cash, Goods or Bills Merchant's, Shipmaster's and Mechanic's Assistant onthe United States. Laws of the Sea. N. B.—Medicine Chests carefully replenished. AT HAVING CHAS. BRk'WCR, SMRRRAR FRCK. zn. C. BREWER & CO., Commission and Shipping Merchants, Honolulu, Oahu, H. I. RKKKIL TO JamISHonNEWRLL,Esq., I u.-t..n CkA.LRS BrRWRR, Es7,.;{ " " " B0 01 Mcuu. Mcßurr ft Mrrrill, I „ -„,lm~, Vr »«■">•»• »" Cas.Wolcottß.oors, Esq.) | • Hongkong. Mawu. Wm. Postac fe Co., Mrssrs. Pirlr, Hlbbrll* Co., Manila. 16S-tf - Ship " '' ~ H. W. SEVERANCE, Chandler and CommissionMerchant, Honolulu, 8.1 - * - --- - REFERS TO Captain B. F. Snow, Messrs. D. C. Watrrmar Honolulu. Co., Williams & Hatir, New London. • Mcßurr A Mrrrill, Ban Francisco Swift k Allks, New Bedford. Hirrt A. I'RiRCs, Boston. 11. W. SEVERANCE wIU oonUnue the Ship Chandlery and Commission Buslneaa at the Old Stand. Every descriptionof Ship Chandlery and Merchandise required by Shipping, will be kept on hand and for tale at low rates. H»-U ALLEN* BERRILL, The Art of Sailmaking. —also— Ship's Compasses and Dividers. — Mast-head Glasses and Marine Telescopes. —also — —alio Chronometers and Chronometer Watches. —ALSO— English Charts of North and South Pacific. —ALSO— A great variety of other articles useful to the Mariner. —AND— Many ornamental articles, including Breast Pins, Rings, Cups, &c, &c. Particular attention given to repairing and rating Chronomertes. BAM'L H. CASTLE. AMOS S. 0091. CASTLE & COOKE, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GENERAL DaULLEBS IN MERCHANDISE At the oldstand, corner ofKing and School streets, Church. Also, at the Store George W. Macy, formerly occupied by C. H. Nicholson, in Rang street, X AW AM AX. HAWAn, opposite the Seamen's Chapel. Will continue the General Merchandise and Shipping buslneaa J3r Agents for Jayne's Medicines. at theabove port, where they are prepared to furnish the justly celebrated Kawalhse Potatoes, and such other recruits asare required by whale shipa at the shortest notice, BIBLE, BOOK and TRACT DEPOSITORY, •CCORSSORS TO and on the moat reasonable terms. HOWLANmT AffItBROTYPE i. near the large Stone Hi-em lALLERI SAILOR'S HOME, HONOLULU. BOOKS AND TRACTS, in the Enghah, French, Portuguese, German, Welsh, Swed. BIBLES, n and Spanish languages. These books offered Bible and are rm\UK UNDERSIGNED would call the attmtior of for sale, at cost prioes, by the Hawaiian at of his Friends and the Public to hia Rooms over the Tract Societies, but furnished Pacific CommercialAdvertiser" Printing Office, (next '.othe GRATUITOUSLY TO SEAMEN. Post Office) whenhe is taking Picture* which, far elegance of Amo, Offioe of The Friend, bound volumes for style and softness of tone, cannotbe exoeued. Being la constant receipt ofNew Stock, Oneauoab), fee. he la ■ale. Subscription* received. prepared to take Pictures withall the latest improvements. N. B.—Seamen belonging to vessels lying "off 13* Pictures taken on Glass. Paper, Patent Leather, India and on," will be aupplied with books and papers, by Rubber, fee, and warranted to give entire satisfaction. M. M.B —The Public ars Invited to call and examine specimens. calline at the Depository, from 12 to 8 o'clock P. 119-tt 8. C. DAMON, Seamen's Chaplain. W. f. HOWLAND Artist. " THE SAILORS' HOME, BUILT AND Honolulu Sailors' Home owned by the Society," has recently been placed under the management of the undersigned. They hope, by strict attention and fidelity, to merit the patronage of the seafaring community. The House has I een built and fitted up in a style to suit the wants of Officers and Seamen who are spending a few week* on shore, or wish to remain for a single night, or a single meal. Shower Baths on the Premises. Ship Masters and Agents, while putting their Tea. sels under repairs, are respectfully invited to send their crews to the Home, where every attention will be paid to their comfort. Officers' table, with lodging, per week, $6 Seamens' do. do. do. do. 6 CAPTAIN AND MBA OAT, Managers. Honolulu, March 1, 1861. " H. STANGENWALD, M. I).. PHYSICIAN AND SURCEON, Late New York City Dispensary Physician, member of the Medtco-Chirurglcal College and of the Pathological Society of New York. Office at Dr. Judd'sDrug Store, on Fort Street. Residence In Nuuanu Valley, opposite thatof E. 0. Hall, Esq. H&-ly READING ROOM, LIBRARY AND DEPOSITORY. AND OTHERS, WISHING SEAMEN to obtain books from the Sailors' Home Library, will please apply to the Bethel Sexton, who will have charge of the Depository and Beading Boom until farther notice. Per order. hardwake'store. ODD FELLOWS' BUILDING, ON FOBT STREET, T OCXS of all kinds, Hinges, Screws, Tacks, Ra| j xors, Cut and Wrought Nails, Spikes, Brads, Files, Carpenters' Tools of all kinds, Pocket and Sheath-Knives, Marlinspikes, Caulking-Irons and Mallets, and numerous other articles, for sale at the W. N. LADD. (tf) owest prices, by NAVIGATION TAUGHT. in all its branches, taught by the The writer Likewise begs to InNAVIGATION, nate that he will give instruction to a limited Subscriber. number of pupils in English reading and grammar, geography, writing, arithmatic, Ate. Residence, cottage in Kukui street. DANIEL SMITH. Honolulu, March 26,1867. THE FRIEND: A MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO TEMPERANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE, PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY SAMUEL C. DAMON. - TERMS: One copy, per annum, Two copies, Five copies, " ~ - - -. .... • f2.00 g.OO 6.00 �THE FRIEND, MARCH, 186 1. 24 Letter from Captain Woods, of the bark "Washington Allston." Bbemekhaven, Nov. 10th, 1860. Mr. Damon Dear Sir ;—l presume this letter will be rather unexpected as coming from me. * I will reserve * * the rest of the sheet to give you a brief sketch of the passage. After getting clear of the Hawaiian Islands, I had 11 fine breeze through the tropics, passed to the westward of Christmas Island, and crossed the line 10 days out from Port. I did not see a vessel or land until I saw Cape Horn, with the exception of Humphrey's Island. 1 passed quite close to it, but did not know that it was inhabited, until I saw the people on the beach. I did not have an opportunity of distributing any of your papers. The books and papers put on board for the crew, were all given to them. Thirty days out I was in Latitude 35 c due south from your island, although I had been as far west as 167 ° From there I had a hard chance, the most part of the time the wind was N.N.E. I was forced as far as 60 ° south. I saw and passed Cape Horn in 64 days, and there saw the first vessel since leaving port. I had it very cold and snowy off the Cape and Staten Land, therm. 23 °. I crossed the Equator, 96 days out. Then had 11 days with'veryjight winds and calm ; waa clear of the Western Islands 118 days out, and arrived here in 131 days and 1 hour from pilot to pilot, and 133J days to anchor. We completed discharging this day. The cargo turns out first rate. My bark leaked some on the passage. I did not have any very rough weather, and did not close reef my top sails until the night before 1 took a pilot. We were all well on the passage and still continue so. My passenger, Capt. Stover, arrived safely home. If you should see Mr. Reiners, or any other of my German friends, you can tell them I arrived in season to see the Fair, and was much pleased with it. I also like the place very well. My port of destination from here is New York or Boston. Please give my regard* to Messrs Brewer and Peck; also to their assistants in office. Mr. Carter said if h.e heard of a high tide in England, he would know that I was near my port; perhaps he had heard of that tide! 1 hope soon to be on our way again and see you. Trusting when I next arrive in Honolulu, I shall not be the unfortunate and tinI will close and remain Yours, Most Respectfully, Geo. L. Woods. — * * . ■Captain, The ancient copy of Virgil preserved in the Vatican at Rome is considered the finest illuminated manuscript in the world. It contains fifty paintings, five of which, however, are very badly defaced. One of these, still bright and clear, represents Achates and 4£neas inspecting the works undertaken by Dido for the beautifying of Carthage, and another, King Latinus receiving the ambassa- dors ot ./Eneas. Mechanics and artisans at work, the instruments they used, and the sculptures they wrought, are here preserved for the modern eye. This manuscript is supposed tp date back to the fourth century. MARINE JOURNAL. PORT OF HONOLULU, S. I. ARRIVALS. Feb. 7—Am brig Ajate, LawtoD, from McKeau's anil Phienix Islands, 111 I'tilHSt. B—Am barkenttne Constitution. Foster, from Port Town*. end, with cargo of lumber to Hackfold */ Co. 10—U. 8. steam sloop Wyoming, ft [rii'in, Mitchell, from Panama, Yin Hilo and Laliaiiia, in searchof the sloop of war Levant. 12—Am sch W.L. Richardson, Penhallow, from Christmas Inland. Anchoret! outside. lo—Am wb ilup lAncnater, Russell, last from Marquesas, bits taken no oil since leaving Honolulu. 20—Am clipper bark Yankee, Commodore I'uty, 15riuyi from San Francisco. 2*2—Am wh ship Congress 21, Btranburg, from Margarita Hay, UOG hrls wli this season. DEPARTURES. Feb. I—Am wh ship Benjamin Rush, Fish, to cruise. 2—Am clip, ship Fair Wind} Crowell, lor Raker's Island. 4—Am bark Comet, Smith, for San Francisco. 14—Am sch W. L. Richardson, Penhallow, for San Francisco. 26 -Am wh ship Lancaster, Russell, to cruise on Japan Sea and Okhotsk. 26—Haw. sell K;tlama, Law ton, for Johnson's Inland. 28—1.'. S. steamer Wyoming, Mitchell, for San Francisco. MEMORANDA. XT Brig Agate, Lawton. 31 days from McKean's Island, in ballast, with 14 laborers. Touched at Walden's, Phccnix and Kudcrbury's Island. Reports whale ship Magnolia, Pierce, as having touched at Pluenix Island Dec. 2 ; had taken one sperm whale (40 brls) since leaving Honolulu*, name day saw his boats fast in a school of sperm whales. Jan. Ist, 1861, touched at Knderbury's Inland, found two men confined to theirberths with scurvy—had been on allowance about three months, nid about Aye pounds of wormy bread left, plenty of water, neither of them was ablu to get out of the house ; took one of them (John Brown) away ; they had been 9 months on the island expecting relief. Ship Rapid, Drew, sailed from McKean's Island, Dec. 12, wl ha cargo of guano. XT The whaleship Lancaster, from Marquesas via Kawaihae, reports having taken no oil since leaving these islands last fall. Has seen whales once or twice only during the cruise. Spoke the whale bark Maria, ofN. R., at Dominique harbor, with £>60 barrels sperm. The Matia was last reported at Uallipagos, with 10X) sperm. The Lancaster will sail again to cruise westward through the Japan Sea to the Ochotsk. XT Ship Congress '2d, Stranburg, reports—Left Margarita Bay February ft. Cruised in different bays along the California coast, but obtained her oil (300 barrels) in Magdalina Bay: has 00 sp, 1000 wh, 8000 bone, on board, 30 mouths out. The followliiß' vessels were spoken and heard from i MagdalinaBay, Feb. 5, 1861—Bark Alice, Beebe, & whales, 200 brls ; ship Janus, Smith, 1 whale—sailedon the Ist to cruise South ; French ship Gustar Gllles, 6 whales; ship Chandler Price, Holcomb, and bark Monmouth, Orrosby, mated, 10 whales about 360 brls ; Georgr Howland, Pomeroy, and General So ■«, Hunting, mated, 7 whales, about 300 brls ; L. C. Richmond, Hathaway, and Oliver Crocker, Cochran, mated, 14 whales, about 600 brls. Heard from the Harmony, Kelly, in the Lagoon, 13 whales, 700 brls, and the Maasasoit, Percival, 20 whales—all her casks full. Ship Onward, Allen, in Maria Bay 31st Jan., 20 whales, 700brls. It was reported that the sch. Maria, .Mob teno, hail mated with the Massasoit. Turtle Bay, Jan.25—Bark Ontario. Foster, 7 whales—lost a boat and crew by desertion ; bark Coral, Slsson, 3 whales ; bark Isabella, Tucker, 3 whales—lost a boat and crew by desertion, and the Ist officer had his collar-bone broken while discharging a bomb gun-, ship Jeannette, Wioslow, 3 whales—lust a boat and crew by desertion ship California,West, nothing this season—the Ist officer was Injured severely while killing a whale; ship New Kngland, Hempstead, 7 whales—lost a boat and crew, by desertion. Jan. 28, Olden, brig Comet, Wilhelro, 3 whales. Cane St. Rogue, bark Phillip Ist, Hempstead, 4 whales. First officer of the Delaware reports the General Williams, Fish, at Ascension Island Dec. 26, 3 whales, and had a boat capsiaed by a blindbreaker, which resulted in the loss of the mate and one of the boat's crew by drowning. Two boats and crews belonging to the bark Delaware had arrived at Margarita Bay, reporting the loss of that vessel in Bolinaa' Bay, by getting on the reef Dec. 26th. By discharging a quantity ofher oil, and with assistance from the John Howland, she was got off again, but found bilged. A survey was held on her by Capt. Whelden and Mr. McPhee, when It was decided that she was unseaworthy ; she was condemned and sold at auction for $600; 600 barrels of oil which were saved, ■old Tor $1 a barrel. Capt. Morton, ofthe sch. Kate, purchased her. Capt. Kenworthy and the crew are on board the John Howland. tNoice ariners. M Light Jluutt on Race Island, Strait of Fuca, Vancouver Island. Colonial Sent etait's Ornci } Victoria, Ist January, 1861. J NoTirit In hereby given, that a Light is exhibited in the Light House recently erected on the Great Race Rock. The Light is of the 2d orderof Fresnel, and exhibits a bright flash every 10 seconds ; It Is elevated 118 feetabov". the mean high water lerel, and may be seen, in clear weather, 18 mile*. The structure consist* of a keeper'sdwelling of stone, with a tower of the same material. It is situated in latitude 48 c 1?' 45" N., long. 123° 32* 15" W. The following directions, furnished hy Capt. Richards, are herewith published for general information As strong tides and races occur in the neighborhood of the Race llocks, they should not be rounded nearer than from half a mile to a mile. A reef, with 6 feet of water, lies S.K by K. from the Great Race Rock, distant three or four cables. The Race FHssage (between the Rocks and Ken-tick Island) may be used hy steamers ar(|uiiinted with the localiiy. but stalling vessels are by no meiins recommended f> use it unless with a commanding breeie. The ebh tide sets directly from the Haroand neighlM>ring flannels toward 11k' Hare Rocks, nnd MMsJg inward bound with the ebh should give them a pond l»'rth before shaping a course for KRquimalt or Victoria harbor. From a mile off the ltae«' Rocks a course \. I W. leads to Ksqulmalt. While the Light on Fingard Ijdund, at tin- entrance of the barter, shows bright, a vessel is always in safety, if it becomes dim or shaded, she will l»e too fur to the westward, and should immediately haul out; when it shows ml, she will be gi'tling very close to the coast between Ksipiimitlt. Ilarltor ami Trial <)ko. Hknrt Richards, Island. Captain 11. M. Surveying Ship Plumper. : MARRIED. Lvka*— Chamberlain—On the evening of the 16th inst., at the residence of the bride's mother, by the Rev. R. Corwin, Frederick S. Lyman, ofKau, Hawaii,to Miss Isabella Chamber lain, of this city. RicnAKPS—Di'Corron—lnHonolulu, Saturday evening, Feb. 16th, by Rev. Samuel O. Dsmon, Mr. Lewis L. Richards to Mrs. Jane Dacorron,both of Honolulu. Ibraxiv—Jrnn—On the evening of the 22d Inst., by Rev. EH Corwin, Mr. J.G. Dickson to MissLaura Y. Jodd, daughter of Dr. G. P. Judd,all of Honolulu. [Boston and Cincinnati papers please copy.] VAN Im.kn—Vkkoara—At Talrahuano,Chile, June 18, 1860, at the residence of the Governor, John F. Van Ingen, formerly of Honolulu, to Senorita Rejina Vergara, of Talcahnano. DIED. QpoDALB—In Honolulu. Feb. 23, of phlebitis, Kllkk R., wile of Wa. ren Goodale, Ksq., aged 33 years, and formerly of Marl- boro', Massachusetts. It has seldombeen our duty to record the death of a fellow pilgrim on life's journey, respecting whom it would be more difficult to say anything but what would seem eulogistic, rhe was bom in one of those rural districts of New England where the Puritan element strongly prevailed, and of a family that traced back its religious ancestry to the earliest settlement of the country. Having received a good education, and being otherwise qualified, she went out as a school teacher among the North American Indians residing west or the Mississippi. After her marriage, she accompanied her husband to Honolulu, where she has since resided, rendering one domestic circle the most happy ofearthly spots. As a wife, mother, neighbor, friend and Christian, shehas adorned those relationships of life with a quiet dignity and unassuming grace. Her death, so unexpected, was remarkably peaceful and triumphant, and forcibly remindi us of that beautiful and touching passage in Pollok's Count •/ Time : » She made a sign To bring her babe:—'twas brought, sod by her placed. Shelooked upon its face, that neither smiled Nor wept, nor knew who gated upon't; and laid Herhand upon its little breast, snd sought For It, with look thatseemed to penetrate The heavens, unutterable blessings, such As God to dying parents only granted. For Infants left behind them Id the world. * God keep my child !' we heard her say. and heard No more. The Angel of the Covenant Was come, and, faithful to bis promise, stood. Prepared to walk with her through death's dark rale. And now her eyes grew bright, and brighter still. Too bright for us to look upon, suffused With many tears, and closed without a cloud. Tbey set as sets the* morning star, which goes Not down behind the darkened west, nor hides Obscured among the tempestsof the sky. But melts away into the light of heaven." O'Neill—At Koolau, on the Oth instant, Jerkmiah Peter, aged 10 years, son of Mr. J. O'Neill, of this city. Own-as—ln Honolulu, Sabbath morning, Feb. 17, Mr. William James Owen*, of Newburg, N, V, The deceased had been en gaged In the cocoanut oil trade, in company with Ct.pt. English, since ou PASSENGERS. at Fanning*! Island. He was wrecked some years Christmas Island, when a lumber vessel went on shore, which lor Bar Frarcisco—per Comet, Feb 4—W 1 Tluin, L V was bound from Puget's Sound to8.Australia. Wyoming, Charles Fakd Ericsson—On board V steamer Dodge, O Orsves and wife, C H Sanford, C Burgess, T Pratt, was a native of Mm Taylor, 6 children and servant. J II Morrison, J C King, Fredericksou, aged 17 years. The deceased Sweden. Ills remains were interred In the foreigners' cemetery. Capt. Gray. Capt J Capt. Bigelow, PStaples, Mrs. Csvarly, Sohlmmelfeimlg, wife and child, Robert Love, T T Dougherty, J II C Richmond, A Hermann, John Artem, Jacob Artem, M Information Wanted. Peger, John Macrum, John Almon T Hunter, Q Raraibottom, Respecting WilliamSmith, a iailor (luring taut season on W Miooll, Mr Orover, Mlse Lulka (a Hawaiian)—37. may be sent to hit friewU From Port Towssmro—per Constitution, Feb. S—George board the bark Florence. Information in Brooklyn, New York, or to theBditor of the Vrieni. Rlsely, wife and 4 children, Mr Haaant, and two llswaliana. ALSO—Respecting Mr. CharletButton, belonging to ColomFrom Bam Frarcisco—per Yankee, Feb. 20—Mr and Mrs McKensle, Mrs Donien and daughter, J X Daniel, W F Ladd, bia, Tolland County, Connecticut. ALSO—Retpectinf John Bakrr, who belongs to Buffalo, New J C Pfluger, Wro Bash, J C Merrill, R Newton, C A Fraton, York. Heleft home In 1852. but was lint hard from in Use W A Wood, C Wllllsms, Mr Carl■Houses, Ah Ley. Any Information will be gladly rrerlred by his paresas, or (be editor of the Tritnd. , � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1861) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1861.03.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861.03.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/90219b960161acf76519bfb7d4b6282d.pdf 73f2a2ce84f978a4dfc484ed876a50ae PDF Text Text TF he riend HONOLULU, Ueto Series, ©al. 10, So. 4.} Mimn For April. 1801. ( Agricultural rrogress at the SandwichIsland. American Ballon' Righta City College of Ban Franclaoo Hawaiian Statistics Vitalized Editor's Tabic Poetry—"Stand like an AnTil" GuanoIslands The Doctrines of the Bible J. J. Jarves, K«q Harry's Epistle to Willie, tc, tc PiOI. So 25,29,27 23 28, 29 » 29 29 30 30 82 THE FRIEND, APRIL 1, 1801. Agricultural Progress at the Sandwich Islands. It is exceedingly interesting to watch the pursuits, and the inplants, vegetables, has been the custom that tree, plant and not vegetable would grow, the climate was too warm, or some other insuperable difficulty existed. The success which has attended the introduction of certain plants, should lead us to be very cautious in expressing our opinions before the experiment is made. A few years ago, it was stoutly asserted that wheat could not be produced, but now more than enough can be easily raised for home consumption. Well do we remember when an ear of Indian corn was a great rarity, but last week, on the road to Ewa, we saw more than twenty acres of as fine looking Indian corn as ever greW in Massachusetts or Illinois. Who does not remember when it was said roses and flowers could not be raised in Honolulu, and now the most beautiful bouquets are gathered at all seasons. Strawberries, and peaches even, are becoming common upon the islands. Only a few years since, it was thought quite impossible to produce good butter, but mow an article finds it way to our markets vicing in quality with butter from Goshen, N. V., and we hope that something in the way of cheese progress of Agricultural troduction of flowers, cereals and animals. It to assert that this and APRIL 1, 1861. 25 {(Dli Scries, M 18. AMERICAN SAILORS' RIGHTS. will soon be produced, out-doing Cheshire. and Why not? Our beef and mutton call forth Protection Include* Relief when Sick Destitute— Y. 8. Government Sailors' even an Englishman's commendation. This, Savings Bank—The Charitable Dodgetoo, is to become a land of honey. The Two Living Facts—Ladies' Stranger's Friend Society of Honolulu. old fogy wise-acres asserted that in our sunThe laws of the United States recognize ny islands the bee would become lazy, and five different classes of seamen sailing unit would no longer be true, How doth the little busy bee , der the American flag: " Improve, each shining hour," &C. Ist. Merchant Seamen. We now have busy and industrious bees, 2d. Fishermen. 3d. Whalemen. and excellent honey. Only a few months 4th. Coasters, and since, one hive was imported from California, sth. Men-of-Wars-men. and hives are reckoned by scores in some There are laws relating to these several parts of the islands. The honest truth is, we classes. Our design will now be to make in do not know what will thrive and grow laws, so far as they the Sandwich Islands until a fair trial has a fair exhibition of those relate the and relief of seamen, to protection been made. All praise to those who are laor and destitute found sick discharged boring to introduce plants, vegetables, flowers, when seamen laws entitle These in ports. islands, foreign and whatever will adorn our fair of relief consequence in to and protection rendering them still more lovely and inviting. sea- M are imposed taxes which upon certain towns, school Only give us churches in our houses in our villages, a happy and growing men when in health, or upon the owners be dispopulation, waving fields, green pastures, of ships from which seamen may foreign ports. numerous herds and flocks, a stable govern- charged, while in The Tax upon Seamen.— All seamen enment, and where will you find a more desirain the American service, on board gaged ble home than upon these sunny islands ? vessels of war, merchant vessels and coasters, are taxed twenty cents per month. The John Knox.—In a late number, we had occa- tax was originally, by an Act of Congress, sion to allude to thisold Scotch Reformer. In a imposed only upon seamen engaged in forlate number of the Ayr Advertiser, we find re- eign trade. The Act dates as far back as ports of the meetingfof the " Tri-centenary of the 1798: "It is provided that the master or ownReformation," which have been held in Scotland. er of every vessel of the United States, shall In the addresses on the occasion, we see that the pay to the Collector at the rate of twenty memory of Knox is referred to in terms of the cents per month, out of his wages, for every warmest commendation. Remarks the Rev. Mr. seaman employed on board the vessel, since at any port of the U. Pinkerton, in regard to events three hundred she was last entered was subsequently exprovision S." This years ago: tended to the coasting trade, vessels employsd The spirit of the Reformation spreads from " upon the waters of the Mississippi, and to The Romish the land to another. one end of officers, seamen, and mariners of the the system and that gigantic Hierarchy is broken up, held This money is denominated Hotpifor Navy. so many centuries of iniquity, whioh Scotland spell-bound, falls prostrate before the tal money, and the annual increase from this power of truth. A voioe like the blast of a trumpet is heard—it Is the voioe of Knox." la not a similar reformation now in progress throughout Italy? A man that hath no virtue in himself ever will envieth virtue in others, for men's minds s either feed upon their own good or upon other evil; and who wanteth ths one will prey upon the other , assessment is very great. Whalemen and fishermen are exempted from paying this tax, in consequence of the peculiar nature of their enlistment and enOftentimes they make long gagement. cruises, and from ill-success, do not have any wages due them. It would be exceedingly hard to exact from them the payment of this Hospital tax. �THE FRIEND, APRIL, 1861. 26 are certain persons about whose right of protection and relief there can be no possible question, viz: native born American citizens, or regularly naturalized persons of foreign extraction, who have become American citizens according to the laws of the United States. But are these persons alone entitled to the protection and benefits of these laws and privileges ? We think not. We have taken the position, and until more cogent reasoning and better authorities are produced than appeared in the Commercial Advertiser of March 7th, over the signature of " Usque nd Finem," we regard our position as good, that Jefferson was right when he said, " that the vessel being American, shall be evidence that the seamen on board are such,'' and furthermore, that Webster was right when he wrote, " that in every regularly documented merchant vessel, seamen shall find their protection in the flag which port." This exaction was not formerly made, is over them." If now in that flag only twenty-five stars when seamen were discharged from whaleships, or there was very great latitude allow- are seen, where thirty-three a few days ago ed to Consuls in the interpretation of this were to be found, we doubt not that its folds law. A different rule now prevails : seamen are abundantly ample to protect, provide for, when discharged from whaleships in accord- and relieve all sailing under it, whether ance with the law, are treated the same as born in "Old England or New, the Cape dc those discharged from national vessels, or Verd Islands or Rhode Island, Africa or America, Polynesia or District of Colummerchant ships. We have called attention to these two bia." We do not care whether they ever sources of income to the Treasury of the saw the coasts of the United States or whisUnited States, for the purpose of showing tled Yankee Doodle on the 4th of July, but that American seamen are entitled to cer- if found on board of an American ship, they tain privileges when sick and destitute. are entitled to both protection and relief, as Their payment of the twenty cents per American seamen. They are not to be month tax, and the extra wages, entitles treated as " paupers of foreign lands." That them to certain rights, hence, when they this position is not a charitable dodge on our come forward to claim relief, it is not in the part, or "a little spread-eagle-ism in the light of a bounty or charity, that they are to grand court of popularity," we shall now be provided for and protected. The laws proceed to show. Our first authority is that of Chancellor entitle them to relief as a right. This is one of the sailors' rights, clearly defined by Kent, who remarks as follows : "The Act of Congress of March 3d, 1818, c. 184, laws of the United States. declared that no seaman, who was not a native or sent U. S. Consuls are abroad for W the naturalized citixen of the United States, should be purpose of seeing that the seamen, sailing employed on board of any public or private vessel of under the flag of the United States, are pro- the United States. But the provision against the tected in the full enjoyment of this right. employment of foreign seamen is probably without for it applies only to those nations wbo Consuls may have other duties to discharge, any efficacy, in like manner have prohibited the employbut this duty just referred to, is their special shall ment of American seamen. There is no other Act of duty. The following language, we quote Congress which prohibits the employment of foreign from A Manual for Consuls," published seamen in our ships ; and while foreigners are emunder the authority of the United States ployed as seamen in our merchant ship*, tbey are Extra Wages. —When seamen are discharged before an U. S. Consul, in a foreign port, three months extra wages, or 836, must be paid. If the seaman enters a hospital or otherwise* receives relief from the Consul, the U. S. Government claims the full amount of this sum, which has been paid, but if the seaman receives no relief, but re-ships for any port of the United States, then two-thirds of this amount, $24, is refunded to the seaman. In the law of Congress, dating as far back as 1803, it is expressly M.ited, that the amount retained by the Government is " for the purpose of creating a fund for the payment of the passages of seamen, or mariners, citizens of the United States, who may be desirous of returning to the United States, or for the maintenance of American seamen who may be destitute, and may be in such foreign " . foreigners to be employed as seamen in the merchant ships of the United States ; and while so employed, they are clearly within the protection of our laws ; and it seems to me they are to be deemed to be mari' the ners and seamen of the United States' within language and policy of the Aot of 1808, c 62. There seems a studious caution in the Act, not to confine the relief to American nitlims. but to give the beneof it to all seamen in the merchant service, fit whether natives or foreignert. But the argument is, that foreigners are no longer considered as holding the character of ' mariners and seamen of the United States' than while they actually belong to a ship of the United States in that character. I greatly doubt if that proposition is maintainable in its full eitent. Many cases may be stated in which such a construction would involve great inoonvenience and hardships, and be repugnant to the sound policy of the Act."— Ibid, page 124. The foregoing are the views of Judge Story, who, it may be assumed, was able to "construe law." Supported by such authorities, we entertain no manner of doubt that our position is good, hence we reason that the moment a seaman is shipped on board an "American vessel" he becomes an "American seaman," and is subject to all the laws of the United States; is amenable to the United States for all offenses committed by him on said vessel on the high seas, and when in any foreign port; is either discharged or not, as the Consul may determine. He is treated in all respects as if he was a native born seaman. His wrongs are redressed as if he was such. If he is discharged from any cause, before his term of service is out, $36 is exacted and paid by the master of the vessel from which he was discharged. It is absurd then to say that he is not entitled to be taken care of"from a fund which has been "contributed through him. If so, it would seem that a foreigner by birth, although under the American flag, should be used for the purpose of creating a fund for native-born Americans. Will any one contend for a principle so unjust as that? We often find laws apparently, and sometimes really, conflicting. The safe rule in construing such laws, is to ascertain the objects intended to be accomplished by their passage. Why should the Secretary of State, in issuing his instructions, refer to the opinions of Mr. Jefferson and Mr. Webster, under the head of "Protection and Care of Seamen," if he did hot intend that " care" should follow deemed mariners and seamen within the Act of Con- protection.? gress of 1808, c. 62, respecting provision for them by Again, if a foreigner is on board of an On* essential object of the Consular appoint- Consuls when destitute abroad. And in the Naviga- "American ship," and from that fact alone ment is the protection of Araerioan Mariners—a tion Acts of Ist March, 1827, c. 204, a discrimination impressment, cnn it be for class of our fellow citiiens whose habits of life re- is made in favor of American citiiens as seamen,rela- is exempt quire a kind guardianship of their persons and in- tive to the ashing bounty and to foreign seamen."— one moment supposed that such foreigner, terests in foreign countries, but at the same time a Kenft Commentary, Vol. 8, 7/A Edition. when sick or destitute, can be discharged in strict vigilanoe over their oooduot. The law makes Our second is that of a authority Judge foreign port, as a pauper, after having renit the duty of American Consular officers to provide, : Story dered services as long as he wns capable mariners at the publio expense, for all and seamen Foreigners while employed as seamen in the mer- under the American flag ? The idea is preof the United States merchant marine, who may be found destitute within their respective'districts. It chant ship are deemed to be mariners and seamen posterous. The United States is willing to is no bar to their relief that they have been left of the United States' within the language and policy wage war to prevent the impressment, and abandoned by the wreok of their vessel, or other- of the AotlM, o. 62."—Sumner's Report, Vol. 8, yet not willing to take care of the seaman wise, oa a foreign shore. They are still Mariners page 116. "And the jury were further instructed by the who has become sick and destitute in her and Seamen of the United Bute*,' and the circumstances a/ their destitution, entitle! them to ail the Judge, that the Consul might rightfully judge on service!! ! of what vessel, then being in the port of benefits and protection provided by thefourth section board The principle now contended for is a blow belonging to a citizen of the United States, of the act of February 28, 1808. They are within Smyrna, the words of the act, and they are within all the and bound to the United States, he would place the aimed at the whaling interest, and if carried reasons of humanity and policy which actuated its said William Mann, if then and there a destitute out, must inevitably destroy it It is well mariner of the United States, though it were now known that provisions." many of the whaling ships do proved that the said William was at that time an The question now arises, who are entitled English subject, and a deserter from the ship Mars ; not enter an American port for years, and to the various rights and privileges specified that having acquired the obaracter of a mariner of that they annually have to change 'their one of theorew of the crews in foreign ports, and to depend to a and referred to in these laws qf Congress the United States, by becoming Mars in manner above stated, he was, if desti- very great extent on and Consular Instructions r or, in other ship foreign-born seamen to tute or in distress, entitled to relief from the Consul word*, who are American seamen ? In an- of navigate their ships; they are required in the United States.—lbid, page 119. swer to this question, we remark, that there It is notorious that our laws authorie* and allow certain caws to pay three months extra wages Government: " from " ' " ' �for such seamen; if, in addition to this, they be required, at their own expense, to take care of all such seamen, few indeed would be found willing to engage in such a business. United States Government Sailors' Savings Bank. —From the foregoing oiscussion and the exhibition of the laws of the United States, relating to seamen employed on board vessels flying the American flag, it will appear that Government employs its Treasury as virtually a savings bank for the sailor, when sick and destitute, or discharged from his ship in a foreign port. Suppose the merchant sailor, coaster, or man-of-wars-man, is employed the year around, then he pays an annual tax of two dollars and forty cents ($2,40) in this savings bank. The sum thus contributed, added to that of the extra wages' exaction, will show an amount at the year's end of many hundreds of thousand of dollars—aye millions of dollars have been thus deposited in the Treasury of the United States. This money is the sailor's hard earnings. It is the forced contribution which the Government compels the sailor to make. It is a most sacred deposit, taken in trust by the Government for the sailor's benefit, when sick, destitute and disabled. The officers of Government, President, Secretaries and 1861. Diplomatists, in negotiating the treaty securing the existing free navigation laws, between the two greatcoiniucrcial nations. (Jreat good will nn doubt thereby result to commerce, and numerous merchants become princely rich ; and American cise, that he could not, in conscience, avail himself of what has been styled a charitable dodge! His instructions would not allow him to follow out the dictates of humanity, the impulse of his heart, or the sound principles of common sense. About that period the cases of distress became so frequent in Honolulu under the operation of a wrong interpretation of the Irw by the State department at Washing, ton, that it called into existence the Ladies' but it is a sad pity, that common justice cannot be meted out to the foreign seamen Bailing under the respective flags of the two countries. Cannot British ministers, and American statesmen frame some law, or negotiate some treaty, for the protection of those seamen of other countries who are induced to ship on board English and American vessels. Not, however, to deal in jreneralitics, for. according to tlio old Saxon proverb, Stranger's Friend Society." The ladies of the city not only undertook one fact is worth u thousand arguments, and, of to provide for those who should have been course, two will be worth twicethat number. " " The First.—This day, September 6th, two crippled sailors have visited our sanctum, on errands similar to that which, near eighteen hundred years ago, brought a certain cripple to the gate of Solomon's empie," which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple." Now for a brief history of these two crippled sons of Neptune. One is a Portuguese, native of the Western Islands. He was taken from his home in the Atlantic, and brought into the Pacific, on condition of receiving about the th lay," on board an American whale ship. "Ere200long, sick and lame, the captain puts him ashore in Honolulu, hiring an irresponsible man for $30, to take care of him until he recovered ! But why does he not go to the U. S. Hospital, with Yankee seamen ? Oh, he is a foreigner without an American protection ! Months pass away, he does not recover, but he does suffer from hunger, and want ofmedical care. Ere long a few friends subscribe and pay his board, while recovering from the amputation of his leg, which the surgeon cu/j off gratis. He has no trade, and must live upon charity, but wouldrejoice to return to his native shores. "No United States officer, Commodoreor Consul has power to send him home, or to a port in the United States, or even to pay a penny for his support. This is wrong !it is inhuman ! American vessels ought not to be allowed to induce foreign seamen to ship under the United States flag, unless the law protect and provide for them when sick and disabled. " The other living fact is in the shape of a Lascar minus his two legs. These were lost while in the employ of an English shipowner. Being no longer useful on board, and unable to go " aloft," hemustgo ashore—but where? To " Little Grenwich." No, he is not an Englishman, but a foreigner. He may work for the Englishman, but if sick and crippled, he must hobble and beg, like hie Portuguese brother. This, too, is wrong ! it is unjust! it is inhuman ! English vessels should not be allowed to ship foreign seamen under the British flag, unless the law protect and provide for those seamen when sickand crippled. Reader, if you chance to meet in the streets of Honolulu the poor Portuguese, hobbling on three legs, or the poor Lascar hobbling on/our, give biin a sovereign, which is more than the American or British Consular Representatives arc allowed to do in their official capacity. We hope to witness still greater improvements in the Navigation Laws of the two countries. "Cases similar to those now referred to, are constantly occurring in this, and every port visited by English and American shipping. It is a subject demanding speedy, humane, and just legislative action, at the hands of English and American law-makers." It will be inferred from the above facts, that Judge Allen, who was the United States Consul at that time, did not interpret the laws oft 1 c United States in such a manner as would allow him to provide for distressed the appointed trustees of this fund. Their duties are clearly defined, as much so as those of the Trustees of a mutual savings bank. If this is the correct view of the intention of the Government, then it is a subject of no ordinary interest that there should be a right disposal of those funds. They should be invested in that way and manner which will most essentially contribute to the end aimed at when seamen are compelled to pay their taxes. To waste, pervert, or otherwise misapply those funds becomes a grave offense, and in the very highest degree censurable and culpable. We think it highly proper that the attention of the public should be called to this. The Charitable Dodge.—American Consuls at the Sandwich Islands have been accused of resorting to a charitable dodge in their interpretation of the laws of the United States, in allowing foreigners not naturalized, but serving on board American ships, to enjoy the benefits of Hospital relief at Lahaina and Honolulu. The editor of the Friend has been taunted with applauding of this dodge on the part of the Consuls.—See Boston Commercial Bulletin of Oct. 26th, 1860, and Pacific Commercial Advertiser of Feb. 27th. It is sneeringly insinuated that the editor of the Friend has done this while professing to advocate sailors' rights,. So far as Consuls have thus interpreted the Laws of the United States and acted in accordance with such an interpretation, we have and do still approve of their course. To have acted otherwise, would have been wrong and cruel, in our humble opinion. This is a point upon which we feel particularly sensitive, for we have had occasion to argue and write upon the subject in bygone years. As long ago as October, 1850, we published an article upon this subject, and which we now republish, because the American seamen, unless native born, or dufacts are peculiarly illustrative of the sub- ly naturalized and carrying amongHistheir in. ject under present discussion: papers an American protection. we •' Two Living Facts.—The world rings with (fractions from the State Department, praises upon the recent achievement of English understand, were so very stringent and preConsuls, are 27 THE FRIEND, APRIL, supported by the United States Government, but they also drew up and signed a petition, addressed to the President and Senate of the United States. This petition was for- warded by Commissioner Severance. No direct reply was ever received, but very soon more liberal instructions were issued from the State Department to Consul Ogden. During the last five or six years, U. S. Consuls have pursued the liberal policy, as we think they ought always to have done, according to the spirit of the laws and general policy of the United States Government, towards seamen under the United States flag. If hereafter the United States Consul should decline providing for seamen discharged from American ships because they were not duly naturalized, we shall not only appeal to the Ladies' Stranger's Friend Sociey to provide for such men, (as they have formerly done,) but suggest to the ladies that they make a formal complaint against such Consul to the United States Government. The British, French and other Consuls, must not expect to escape the supervision of the ladies, should they be negligent in an affair of this nature! We think the influence of the ladies will have a most potent influence in leading the Consuls to make a charitable and correct interpretation of the laws of nations! Those two living facts are still residents of Honolulu. The British fact still may be seen hobbling or crawling about the streets of this city, sustained by the precarious charity of the inhabitants. In our opinion he ought to have been taken care of by the British Consul and sent back to his native land, or otherwise supported by the British Government. The American fact has contrived to secure a scanty livelihood by acting as a clerk in a small retail store in Nuuanu street. We contend that both these cases rightfully should have been provided for by the British and American Consuls. A contrary policy is unjust and unworthy the character of great commercial nations. We thus argue, because we believe that these seamen may claim of right to be cared for as well as protected by the flag under which they sail. When Consuls thus interpret the laws of the United States or Great Britain, we shall applaud their conduct, and their course will receive our "flattering unction." The Consuls of the United States and their employees may have erred upon other points, and their charges may have been exorbitant, but that is not a matter which concerns us, or which we*feel called upon to discuss or investigate. Our great desire it and has been, to see the Government officials take care of American seamen when sick, disabled and destitute. This is what �THE FRIEND, APRIL, 28 the Government intends and expects shall be done. If in doing this honorable and praiseWorthy labor, the public officials conduct unfairly and unjustly, then to their own consciences, the Government and American public they are responsible. The time has come when any abuses which have prevailed in the United States Consulates at the Sandwich Islands, are to be investigated and opened up to the world. We hope these investigations will result in a thorough re-organization of the system. Let sailors have their rights such as are secured to them by the laws of the United States, and let those who are entrusted with the execution of the laws, act in accordance with their solemn oaths as honest men, and faithful public functionaries. City College of San Francisco. In the Pacific Expositor for March, we find an interesting account of the opening of this Institution. The Inaugural Address of President Burrowes, is replete with noble thoughts, classic allusions, and some excellent observations upon the training of young men. His views upon physical training, classical learning and Bible knowledge are sound. We refer with special delight to his views upon parental influence : " The parent who severs himself from the education of his child must expect that education to be faulty and incomplete. Many persons never look after this matter, thinking their duty is done when they have passed it over into what they think competent hands. Becoming dissatisfied with the progress of the pupil, they refer it entirely to neglect on the part of the instructor, never thinking there may have been neglect with themselves. Would you think a man was dealing justly by himself who would employ the best of clerks, and then surrender his business into such hands, without everlooking after it or inquiring into the condition of affairs ? What then must be said of the parent who employs the best of teachers and never gives the education of his children another thought ?" In the same No. of the Expositor, is Dr. Scott's address upon the same occasion, evincing that his mind is fully awake to the importance of furnishing California with good schools and colleges. A writer in the Alta, referring to the opening of this new college, speaks of it as the " Westernmost College of the world," while the Sandwich Islands, the farthermost east, are also supplied with a college. "It follows, then, that the City College of San Francisco supplies the link in a great chain of collegiate education embracing the world." "The Thames Church Mission" in London keeps a vessel cruising on the river Thames, to maintain worship and afford chances of religious instruction to that amphibious race who live within the sound of all the bells of London, as completely heathen as if they were upon the rafts ot China. Public worship is held on board this missionary vessel both on the Sabbath and on week days. 186 1. THE FRIEND. APRIL 1. 1861. Hawaiian Statistics Vitalized. To most readers, long columns of figures, arranged into statistical tables are the most uninteresting of all printed matter. They look at them and away from them. However important in themselves, and however valuable for reference, these statistics may be, still nine-tenths of newspaper readers caro no more for them than they would for so much waste pupcr. It is of no use to reason with such persons upon the intrinsic value of the statistical calculations, all they desire is the footing up," or " tho grand total." " In former years we have published the Custom House Statistical Tables, besides a grand summary of other calculations relating to tho progress of affairs upon the Sandwich Islands, but this year we shall confine ourselves to the footing up," while we throw over the dry bones of Hawaiian statistics a covering to conceal their repulsiveness, and if possible we shall try and vitalize the "mass of figures" which our neighbors of the Advertiser and Polynesian have been spreading before the reading public, but which we do not believe the public has read ! A census of the Hawaiian Kingdom has just been completed, from which it appears that in Anno Domini 1860, there were upon tho Islands, a grand total of 69,800, including 2,716 foreigners, leaving 67,084 natives. But it appears rather strange that while there are 67,084 natives in all, still of these there are 35,375 males and 31,705 females. Showing that among natives there are 3,670 more males than females. Here is a fact for your ethnologists, missionaries and statisticians to consider and explain. In most countries there are more females than males, but here the opposite fact appears. A writer in a late English Review reports that the same fact is disclosed in the statistical tables of New Zealand and other Polynesian nations. Horses, Mules, Dogs and Donkeys. —Let us now see what these 69,800 people own as property. We will begin with horses. Twentysix thousand and six hundred of the people might at once mount so many horses, for that number is reported, but we must deduct 125 horses, to draw the same number of carriages, now to be found in Honolulu and elsewhere. Of mules wo learn that there are 2,580, while no mention is made of donkeys. Dogs, however, occupy a conspicuous place among Hawaiian statistics, but we find only 5,843 reported. Can it be that the enumerators have been faithful? What, only 5,843 dogs! Verily we supposed there were half that number in the capital. The Apostle Paul exhorts the Philippians to " beware of dogs," applying that term, doubtUse, to a class of bad men. We think our miuionary brethren might employ the text, while giving it a more literal interpretation. There was a time, even within the memory of some \ till living, when members of the canine specie) woro devoted to other purposes than keeping tatcli, or attending upon their masters. Ilereaftt let no epioure visitor call for baked dog! If thy-e are only 5,843 remaining, surely we have nine to ■pare ! Mr. Goodale, Collector of Customs, re- " ports among imports for 18C0, two dogs, valued at $10. We hope tfcey will improve the race Deaths and Births.—Our statistical tables show that during the past seven years, there have been 7,006 deaths and only 3,668 births, showing a decrease of 3,338 since 1*53, or in round numbers of 500 per annum. It does not appear whether the census of 1853 was taken prior or subsequent to the terribloravages of the smallpox; if prior, thon the annual decrease has been comparatively smnll; but if subsequent, then as we have given it, about 500 per annum The decrease was estimated previous to 1850, at 1,000per annum ; hence, from such data as we arc able to gather, we infer that tho decrease of the population has been partially arrested. At Tahiti, the decrease was very rapid some years ago, but recent tables show that the inhabitants on that island are now increasing. Personal and RealEstate. —The total amount of personal property is valued at $2,845,424, whilereal estate is valued at $3,451,867, hence, its grand total of personal nnd real estate, foots up $6,297,291, about one-fourth part of the property valuation of Astor of New York. Poor as we are, Uncle Sam has not money enough to buy us out! As for selling out to any European millionaire or nation, it is not to be thought of. In our poverty, we are a thousand times better off than any of those reputed rich nations which cannot pay their interest money to the decendants of Abraham. Imports and Exports. —As for importsand exports, last year's imports amounted to $1,223,--749 05, while exports to $807,459 20. Among the imports, we notice one of the items to be 14,277 gallons of spirits. Next year there will be doubtless a great falling off, in consequence of the new water works! 11 is a subject of no little interest to look over the list of imported goods necessary to keep the inhabitants alive, at work, in health, and amused./ During the past year, we see reported 500,872 yards of prints or calico, or 16 yards to every female upon the islands. Thfs estimate does not include the muslins, ginghams, silks, satins, lawns, and other fabrics worn by females. This statistical item will confirm the remark made in our hearing a few days since, by an English importer, that no nation, in proportion to its population, consumed as many yards of calico-prints as the Hawaiians. With prints, there has been imported a long list of articles too numerous to republish, including machinery for one new sugar plantation, 28 grossof jewsharps, 12canary birds, lOmolodeons, 6 pianofortes, 20 carriages, 33 cases of pain-killer, 920 taels of opium, 598 sacks of onions, 2 opera glasses, thirty one thousand dollars' worth of boots and shoes, and 40,000 hats, thus furnishing every male inhabitant with a new hat. Among agricultural instruments, we notice 10 corn shelters, 48 yokes, 34 dozen wheel-barrows, 179 plows, and 122 dozen spades. Books and Periodicals.—Do not imagine, gentle reader, that we are entirely given up to pursuits unintellectual and gross. We have purchased twelve thousand dollars' worth of books during the last year, besides any quantity of newspapers, magazines, reviews, periodicals, and other publications, brought hither in overloaded California mails. Visit any part of the �THE FRIEND, APRIL, 1861. islands, and you will find all the leading periodicals of the day scattered abroad among foreigners, while tho native population aro furnished with their weekly Roe and monthly Hoku Loa. But we aro spinning out our remarks to quite an unreasonable length. We confess ourself among the number that delights to ponder over tables of statistics. There is a real charm in seeing a nation set forth in figures.' It is pleasant to see people dressed up in a figured attire ! With how much interest we should peruse statistics of the Antediluvians' Has music charms, so have figures! If our limits would allow, we should be pleased to exhibit in figures the law-abiding, go-to-meeting, sabbath-keeping, school-attending, peace-loving habits of the inhabitants of these fair islands. We are not troubled with secession difficulties or revolutionary insurrections. It ill becomes us to envy the inhabitants of other lands, but thankfully enjoy the many blessings which fall to our lot, under the easy rule and mild sway of a government presided over by His Majesty Kamehameha IVth, whose standing army, according to the last report of the Secretary of War, consisted of 120 soldiers, 1 major, 1 captain, 1 drummer, 1 fifer, and 4 corporals. Thus it appears that the proportion is two soldiers to one thousand of the population. Is not that proportion rather large, Mr. Secretary? I'Rits Editor's Table. delivered before the Dashaway Association of San i»o,i, on Sunday Evening, June 17th, 1800, by William Witt. 1 upon the Philosophy of the Dashaway Association, red by E. R. Higkton, Esq., February 19th, 1860. l, Ita Uses and Abuaet i a Series of Lectures delivered the Dashaway Association of San Francisco, by /. 11, As*. D.% Professor of Chemistry in the University of wine. est and honorable man engaged in this business, who would sooner cut his right band off than to sell you poisoned liquor, even if he could make a large profit by it. I know such nion among my neighbors and acquaintances hero in this city. But, on tho other hand, there are among liquor dealers, as among all other classes of men, villains who will stick at nothing if they can but gain the dollar. These arc the men who coin the blood and tears of their fellows into gold. It is not enough that thoy are growing rich in legitimate trade, thoy must be suddenly rich and to increase their gains they impart to their whisky that peculiar flavor and forco which old topers love, in order to augment their sales. They do this by tho use of strychnine, the alkaloidal principal of nux vomica; one of the most deadly of the narcotico-ucrid poisons. Strychnine is a grayish whito powder, insoluble in water, but soluble in alcohol; and hence tho frequency of its use and the difficulty of detection. The salts of copper and of lead are often used for adulterating liquors; both of these are powerful poisons. But strychnine is in most frequent use. This poison exerts its force upon the nervous centers. It does not seem to affect the intellect until it extinguishes it at last in the destruction of the body. A grain and a half is generally enough for a fatal dose. It produces trembling and rigidity of the muscles, and gives a maniacal expression to the face, although the intellect is not deranged. It manifests its power usually in fits or paroxysms, with intervals of comparative calm between them, and during these calm intervals, the victim appears quiet and rational, and occasionally asks for water. " During thefits or paroxysms, the limbsbecome rigid, the muscles tremble, breathing is nearly suspended, the pulse hardly perceptible, and the lips, tongue and fingers become blue. Sometimes the whole face becomes livid, the mouth foams as in hydrophobia, and the pupil of the eye is dilated. Sometimes the whole body is stiffened, the neck is thrown back violently, the chest is fixed, and the eyes protrude and glare horribly from their sockets. Death usually occurs in one of these paroxysms; but sometimes after it is past, from the exhaustion which it occasions. As soon as death takes placo, there succeeds a paleness and such a calm repose, that if the poisoner should come and look at his victim, he would not dream of the fierce struggle which life maintains against such a destroyer as strychnine. How applicable are the words of the poet Shelly to the victim of strychnine whisky ; 29 "Stand like an Anvil." "Stand like an anvil!" when the strokes Of stalwart strength fail fierce and fast; Sttiiing but more deeply root the oaks, Whoso brawny arms embrace the blast. "Stand like an anvil!" when the spark* Fly far and wide, a fiery shower; Virtue and truth must still be marks Where malice proves its want of power like an anvil!" when the bar " Stand Lies red and slowing on its breast; Duty shall be lire's leading star, Aud conscious innocenco its rest. Stand like an anvil!" when the sound Of ponderous hammers pains the oar; Thine be the still and stern rebound Of the great heart that cannot fear. "Stand like an anvil!" noise and heat Are born of earth and die with time; The soul, like God. its Bource and seat, Is solemn,still,serene,sublime, " • —Bishop Doam From the Guano Islands—Sad Accident.—We are under obligations to Capt. Stone for the full report furnished to us of his cruise among the guano islands, during his absence of three months, lie states that the wildest and most terrific surf has been prevailing at all the islands for the post few month?, which has ever been known. At .lowland's Island he found that two agents of the United States Guano Co." had been landed, although that island was at the time and has been for two years, in possession of the" American Guano Co./* who have laid buoys, erected buildings, and made other improvements. The agents of the former were politely notified to be ready to leave whenever an opportunity offered. We are pained to hear of the death by drowning of one of the employees of the latter Company, at Jarvia Island, the particulars of which we give in Capt. Stone's own language.—P. C. Adv. " January 10, A. M., was boarded by Mr. Polls and came to the buoy, there being the heaviest surf I hare ever seen at this islland. After remaining on board some four hours, waiting for Mr. Potts, the agent, Mr. Selden Smith, the former agent for the Company at this island, and myself, with a native crew, left the brig to attempt to land through the surf, which looked terrific. Mr. Potts waited for whatbe thought was a good smooth time and the word waa given, "pull away, pull away strong." The We rejoice to learn from these addresses boat had gonebut a few times her length, when the first roller overtook us, but did no damage excepting to give the boat s> and California newspapers, that the Dashsheer; the second came after us like a mighty avalanche. Mr. Smithexclaimed, "Oh my God!" these were his last words; away Associations of that State are still Theroller caught and shot the boat forward with therapidity o. lightning, and with the slight sheer It already had, In an Instant holding on in their career of usefulness. The all Its contents were burieddeep in the boiling, hissingsurf—the boat went over me, and bruised me much in so doing i Mr. perusal of these addresses, we think, will Smith did not succeed in getting out from under the boat, and probably waa stunned by a blow from It. When I first came to have the effect upon ever)' sober and temthe top of the water I saw the natives going back to the brig, There neeUeth not thehell that bigots frame, and they saved Mr. Potts, who was a poor swimmer. Mr. Smith perate man, to lead him to give thanks to To punish thosewho err i earth In Itself Contains at once the evil and the cure; waa a good swimmer, as I am also ; seeing theboat a abort disGod that he has never been conquered by tance from me, bottom up, in shore, and coming toward me with And all suffering nature can chastise the current setting seaward, I struck out for her and got on to Those who transgress her law,—She only knows that terrible tyrant, Remarks Dr. her bottom \ in themeantime theboat from the brig wasquick ly How justly to proportion to the fault but they could not reach me through the breakers, launched, Tho punlshmeat It merits." Kowell: but only those that had startedoutside for the brig. A boat was Is it not all human strange, passing comprebrought also soon from the boat-house on the island tothe landThat gnawing want which a drunkard feels ing, while I, during the time, had been swept by the heavy for rum, as swim as he is sober, has never been hension, that it should be necessary to persuade rollers from the boat four times, and on to and agsinst the rngtold by mortal tongue, and never can be. It men not to drink such villainous compounds, ged coralreef three times, catlingand bruising me severely from and Daring when science reveals their nature head foot. this time, I bad been over and dodder the to clearly cannot be illustrated by comparison, because boat several times, and saw Mr. Smith under the boat, appathere is nothing that compares with it. It is their effects upon human health and human life." rently a corpse. At one time I waa kept buried so long beneath one roller that I forgot all my troubles, and was but gasping in stronger than any other power—more inexorable when I was thrownupon the coralrocks, cutting my bead, than any other tyrant. We must never forget The Ecclesiastical Council convened March death which made me stupid and almost senseless, besides being too Ewa, at ordaining 20th, Oahu, that for the of purpose drunkard has suffered the greatest misfar gone to attempt to reach the shore, then some eight rods disquickly ssnt thenatives for me, and three bold fortune that can happen to man—that is, he has Solomona as Pastor of the Ewa Church. In con- tant. Mr. Jonta fellows seized hold of me and hastened Inland, and before they had his moral resolution broken down. He has sequence of the heavy rains, only a part of the reached the ■bore another roller orertook us that would, had it been conquered—subjugated by the tyrant Appe- Council were present, hence it was adjourned to not been for their timely assistance, have swept me from the reef into the channel and to sea a corpse. Thus miraculously tite. To lift him up, arm him anew and enable was my life spared,through the goodness of an Almighty God. him to wage for himself a war of independence is meet on the 10thof this month. A full attendI was the only one thatreached the Island, Mr. Pottsand the natives were taken on board the brig, wherethey remained until a great undertaking. It requires all the kindness, ance is requested. the next day, while poor Smith waa never seen after I saw bun all the encouragement, all tho charity and love, theboat in thesurf. lis was26 yearsofage, and belonged Among our exchanges, we are always glad under that the human heart is master of, and ho may to New London, Conn. His loss wit) be mourned the roost by a thosewho knew him best. 1need not say that much credit and not conquer the first battle, he may bo over- to receive the Hesperian, Monthly, published in many thanks are doe to thenatives—also to Mr. Hague and Mr. powered, he may fall. Then we must lift him San Francisco. It is edited by Mrs. F. H. Day, Joneson the Island, for thekind manner in which I was nursed and cared for by day and by night. again falls, he up. If we must not who is making every effort to place this periodical " the surf to abate, : AJcohol. " " every despair.'' Dr. Rowell employs the following language respecting those who drug their liquors: among the first class of Monthlies. Information Wanted! Respecting William Smith, a (aallor during test season on Offerings.— Friend, for board thebark Florence. Information msy be sent to hisMends (5 in Brooklyn, New York, or to the Kdltor of the Friint. I allude to thewillful drugging and poisoning gratuitous distribution of the Friend, Respecting Mr. ckartu Button, belonging to Columbia 5 Tolland County, of liquors by those who are engaged in tne traffic. From another Friend, for the Bethel, Connecticut. Respecting Joan Baker, who belongs to Buffalo, New Tort I wish to be understood on this subject. I do not He toft home bat wm last beard from In ISM. Any ISM, in stand here to denounce all vondors of ardent Bound Volumes will be found for sale at Dr. information will be glally received by bis parents, or tbaEditor spirits indiscriminately. There is many an hon- Hoffmann's and Mr. Walker's. c* tit Friend. " Free-will ■ - -- �THE FRIEND, APRIL, 30 1861. to second me in this work, I shall be prelike Joseph, was dressed in a coat of many disposition to show how it can be eflectively carried out, colors—lichens, gray, black and yellow, clad pared a respectable public gallery formed upon the The remark is often made that the Bible the rock ; the glossy ivy, like a child of am- and eytitem thus initiated. Nothing but the hope that contains no systematic arrangement ot the bition, had planted its foot on the crag, and, ultimately my small beginning may lead to the great consummation which all had climbed who love art, fervently dedoctrines. The following apt and beautiful hanging on by a hundred arms, sire, has sustained me through tlie labor and diffimosses, of hues sursummit; to its stormy from observations upon this subject we copy culties attending what has already been done. In colors of the loom, spread an conclusion, pray excuse this frequent reference to Dr. Guthrie's Gospel in Ezekiel. He is at passing all theround the gushing fountain; myself; but in no other way can 1reply to the elastic carpet of one of the most popular preachers present the wild thyme lent a bed to the weary, and questions which many others besides yourself have Scotland : its perfume to the air; heaths opened their put to me. In all frankness believe me, Faithfully yours, scattered over an open field the blushing bosoms to the bee; the primrose, James Jackson Jarvis." " Having observation, of the human an anatolike from bones body, bring modesty shrinking the labors of Mr. Jarves will We hope mist to the scene. Conduct him to the val- looked out from its leafy shade ; at the foot ley where Ezekiel stood, with his eye on of the weathered stone the fern raised its not prevent him from issuing a third imthe skulls and dismembered skeletons of an plumes, and on its summit the foxglove rang proved edition of his History of the Sandunburied host. Observe the man of science his beautiful bells; while the birch bent to wich Islands, which we have been informed how he fits bone to bone and part to part, kiss the stream, as it ran away laughing to he has in preparation. till from those scattered members he con- hide itself in the lake below, or stretched structs a framework, which, apart from our out her arms to embrace the mountain" ash Origin of Plants. horror at the eyeless sockets and fleshless and evergreen pine. By a very slight exMadder came from the East. form, appears perfectly, divinely beautiful. ercise of fancy, in such a scene one could Celery originated in Germany. In hands which have the patience to collect, see Nature engaged .in her adorations, and and the skill to arrange these materials, how hear her singing, " The earth is full of the The chestnut came from Italy. The onion originated in Egypt. perfectly ihey fit! bone to bone,and joint to glory of God." " How manifold are thy Tobacco is a native of Virginia. joint, till the whole figure rises to the pol- works, Lord God Almighty! in wisdom The nettle is a native of Europe. ished dome, and the dumb skeleton seems thou hast made them all." to say, am fearfully and wonderfully The citron is a native of Greece. I The made." "Now as with these parts of the hupine is a native of America. James J. Jarves, Esq. man frame, so is it with the doctrines of the The poppy originated in the East. Oats originated in North America. Gospel, in so far as they are intelligible to By late papers we learn that James Jackour understandings. Scattered over the son Jarves, Esq., (the original editor and Rye came originally from Siberia. Parsely was first known in Sardinia. pages of sacred Scripture, let them also be proprietor of the Polynesian,) has returned The pear and apple are from Europe. collected and arranged in systematic order, Spinach was first cultivated in Arabia. and how beautifully they fit! doctrine to to the United States from Italy. He has The sunflower was brought from Peru. doctrine, duty to duty; till, all connected resided for several years in Florence, and The mulberry tree originated in Persia. with each other, all " members one of an- been employed in collecting specimens of The gourd is probably an eastern plant. other," they rise up into a form of perfect paintings by " the old masters," or painters The walnut and peach came from Persia. symmetry, and present that very system who flourished from the Xth to the XVlth which, with minor differences but substanThe horse-chestnut is a native of Thibet. The cucumber came from the East Indies. tial unity, is embodied in the confessions, centuries. In the opinion of eminent arThe quince came from the island of Crete. creeds, and catechisms of Evangelical Christ- tists, he has collected a very valuable and The radish is a native of China and Japan. endom. I have said, so far as they are in- choice gallery of paintings, which are now telligible to us; for it is ever to be borne in on exhibition at the " Institute of Fine Arts," Peas are supposed to be of Egyptian origin. The garden beans came from the E. Indies. mind, that while the Gospel has shallows in New York City. In a communication The guarded cress from Egypt and the East. through which a child may wade and walk published in the Independent, Mr. Jarves Horseradish came from thesouth of Europe. on his way to heaven, it has deep, dark, unThe New Zealand flax shows its origin by fathomed pools, which no eye can penetrate, states that the most valuable of his collecand where the first step takes a giant beyond tion "has been estimated in Europe at its name. The cori.inder grows wild near the Medihis depth. 100,000 francs," or 20,000 dollars. He • There is a difference, which even child- also intimates that he has now in prepara- terranean. The dyer's weed is peculiar to Southern hood may discern, between the manner in the press, a new work entitled which the doctrines and duties of the Gos- tion for Germany. The Jerusalem artichoke is a Brazilian pel are set forth in the Word of God, and "Art Studies." In 1855, he published a their more formal arrangement in our cate- work entitled " Art Hints," which evinced product. Hemp is a native of Persia and the East chisms and confessions. They are scattered decided talent and a cultivated taste in here and there over the face of Scripture, the study of Architecture, Sculpture and Indies. " The cranberry is a native of Europe and milch as the plants of nature are upon the Painting." Longer experience, and riper America. surface of the globe. There, for example, we meet with nothing corresponding to the scholarship, will doubtless enable him to The parsnip is supposed to be a native of formal order, systematic classification, and bring out a work which will reflect the Arabia. The potato is a well known native of Peru rectangular beds of a botanical garden ; on highest honor upon both the author and the contrary, the creations of the vegetable country. The following paragraphs con- and Mexico. The current and gooseberry came from kingdom lie mingled in what, although clude Mr. Jarves' communication to the beautiful, seems to be wild confusion. With- Independent: Southern Europe. The schools specially represented in this collecKape seed and cabbage grow wild in in the limits of the same moor or meadow tion" are the Florentine, Sienese, and Uoibrione ; the Sicily and Naples. the naturalist gathers grasses of many forms; Venetian and Lombard only partially, while there Buckwheat came originally from Siberia he finds it enameled with flowers of every are a few examples of the Flemish, German, and hue; and in those forests which have been Spanish. and Tartary. collection at my own Barley was found in the mountains of planted by the hand of God, and beneath I have thus far made this and expense, hoping, as Americans become ac- Himalaya. whose deep shades man still walks in rude risk quainted with project, which embraces an illusMillet was first known in India and Abysand savagp freedom, trees of every form and tration in the my same manner of all the great schools foliage stand side by side like brothers. down to our times, substituting; better specimens sinia. With the Sabbath hills around us, far from for inferior, as they can be procured, and in every Writers of undeniable respectability state way seeking to add to the value of the col- that the cereals and others of these edible the dust and din, the splendor and squalor possible that it might be made the basis of a public productions grow spontaneously in that porof the city, we have sat on a rocky bank, to lection, gallery in one of our obief cities. At present it is rich at varied and with profusion wonder the exhibited simply to test its appreciation, and to ob- tion of Tartary east of the Belar Tagh and which God had clothed the scene. Nature, tain means for its increase Should there be any north of the Himalaya mountains. The Doctrines of the Bible. �31 THE FRIEND, APRIL, 1861. ADVERTISEMENTS. APVERTIS-IV-B-JTS. ADVERTISEIVIEN-TS. A.. P. EVERETT, NOW IS THE TIME—SOON TO LEAVE SAILOR'S HOfl ■•:. rriOWEEri. Orliu, U. I. A.TJC 63-tf Honolulu, HOWLAND'S J. F. COLBIIRN, 3____, Kaahumanu street, Honolulu, Oaliu. HAWAIIAN FLOUR COMPAKV, 100-tf A P. EVERETT, Treasurerand Agent. 63-tf H. STANGENWALD, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Ambrotrpe Gallery! of UNDERSIGNED would call the of his friends and the Public his Booms, over the IvlIK Pacific Commercial Advertiser," Printing OHlce, (nex* * the attmtioii to "Post Office) where he is taking Pictures which, for elegance of style and softness oftone, cannot be excelled. XT Picture, taken on Glass. Paper, Patent Leather, India __■■_£ i—Bw^-— T___ ___N_n_______r~ M_ fIU Rubber, _c, and warranted to give entire satisfaction. Late New York City Dispensary Physician, member ot the _• As the undersiKned intends leaving this Kingdom, about Medico Chlrurgical College and of the Pathological Society the first ol May, next, persons desiring GOOD PICTURES, of Mew York. should make an early call. Offlcat Dr. Judd's Drug Store, on Fort Street. Residence In HB-tr ~W, P. HOTTXANP, Artist. Nuuaou Valley, opposite that ofB. O. Hall, Esq. 226-ly CIIAS. F. UUILLOU, M. D , _____ open from 9 A.. to 4 S. P. FORD, M. l> , PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Office Kaahumanu street, near Queen. ~~DR. DONLEN BEOS TO INFORM THE of these Islands, that he la now prepar d MR.Inhabitants as to execute all orders In his line, such MONUMENTS, TOMBS, or HEAD STONES, fTASHSTANDS, COUNTER TOPS, i,r... In a first-rate style, and on the moatreasonable terms. Orders from the other Islands faithfully attended to. 2-tf BOOKS AND INSTRUMENTSFOR THE MARINER.- AT D. N. FLITNER'S Watch and Jewelry Establishment, in Kaahumanu street, will be OFFICE, "CORNER OF FORT AND HOTEL STREETS, found the following works : Almanacks for 1860. HONOLULU, H. I. Merchant's, Shipmaster'sand Mechanic's Assistant. Laws of the Sea. E. HOFFMANN, The Art of Sailmaking. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, —ALSO— Office in the New Drug Store, corner of KaahuShip's Compasses and Dividers. —ALSO— manu and Queen streets, Makee & Anthon's Block. Mast-head Glasses and Marine Telescopes. Open day and night _ J. MOTT SMITH, DENTIST. — — —ALSO C. H. WETMORE, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. HILO, HAWAII, S. L Chronometers and Chronometer Watches. —also English Charts of North and South Pacific. —ALSO— — A great variety of other articles useful to the AND— Mariner. saiwia, 3d. cut. niuii raca. Many ornamental articles, including Breast Pins, C. BREWER & CO., Rings, Cups, &c, &c. Commission and Shipping Merchants, Honolulu, Oahu, H. I, Particular attention given to repairing and rating REFER TO N. B. Medicine Chests carefully replenished. . _ __ JlsnllcjmwiLL, Esq., ( Cbarlbs Brkwkr, Esq., 5 Mas3RS.Mcllt:i!a&M«R«iLL, t Cms. Woloott Brooks, Esq., > Misaas. Wm. Postio Co., Massas. Paat-R, HiBBKLL* Co., Ship - * ISS-tf 11. W. Boston. gan Frsnelaeo. Hongkong. Manila. SEVERANCE, Chandler and Commission Merchant, Honolulu, 8.1 ... REFERS TO Captain B. F. Blow, Messrs. D. C. Witim_.ii It Co., Williams k Hives, __ - - Honolnla. " New London. San Francisco New Bedford Boston. Mcßcua MtaaiLL, Bwift Allim, Haaar A. Purck, • H. W. SEVERANCE will continue the Ship Chandlery and Commission Business at the Old Stand. Every description of Ship Chandlery and Merchandiserequired by Shipping, will be kept on hand and tor sale at low rates. 149-tl - ALLEWk BERRILL, sccc—uoaa to George W. Macy, KAWAIHAE. HAWAII, Will continue the General Merchandise and Shipping bnaineaa at the above port, where they are prepared to furnish the Justly celebrated Kawaihae Potatoes, and such other recruits aa are required by whale ships at the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable terms. _16-6m HARDWARE STORE. ODD FELLOWS' BUILDING, ON PORT STREET, T OCRS of all kinds, Hinges, Sere— Tacks, RaI j won. Cut and Wrought Nails, Spikes, Brads, Files, Carpenters' Tools of all kinds, Pocket and iHI imfl_-»___j JAMES T. DONLEN, Late Sunteon United States Navy, late Consular Physician to XT X_ __.__! XVOI_I_:_3I- ! American seamen and funeral practitioner. FROM SAN FRANCISCO, Office, corner Kaahumanu and Merchant streets, and residence at Dr. Wood's Man3ion, Hotel street. Medical and Surgical advice In English, French, Spanish, and KING ST., OPPOSITE THE BETHEL, Italian. HONOLULU. Office hours from 11 a.a. to2 r. a.-, at other hours inquire at 1-tf hisresidence. G. P. JUDD, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, HONOLULU, OAHU. S. L Office, oorner of Fort and Merchant streets. Office —_. Chronomertes. SAM'L H. CASTLE. AMOS 8. 008_. CASTLE & COOKE, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS 111 GENERAL MERCHANDISE At the oldstand, corner of King and School streets, near the large Stone Church, Also, at the Store formerly occupied by C. H. Nicholson, inKing street, opposite the Seamen's Chapel. •_*" Agents for Jayne's Medicines. SAILORS' HOME, HUILT AND owned by the " Honolulu Bailors' Home Society," has recently been placed under tbe management of the undersigned. They hope, by strict attention and fidelity, to merit the patronage of the seafaring community. Tbe House has I een built and fitted up in a style to suit the wants of Officers, and Seamen who are spending a few weeks on shore, or wish to remain for a single night, or a single meal. Shower Baths on the Premises. Ship Masters and Agents, while putting their vessels under repairs, are respectfully invited to send their crews to the Home, where every attention will be paid to their comfort $6 Officers' table, with lodging, per week do. 6 Seamens' do. do. do. CAPTAIN AND MRS. OAT, Managers. Honolulu, March 1, 1861. THE B. 0. -'It ICI atna. I IC __ i.a. iiirrill. MERRILL, Commission Merchants AND AUCTIONEERS, AGENTS OF THE * Regular Dispatch Line of II ossalnl a Packets. (_■ All freight arriving in transitu for the Sandwich Islands, be received andforwarded by the Regular Dispatch Line' PRBI Or COMMISSION. " will Particularattention paid to forwarding and transhipment ot merchandise,sale of whalemen's bills, and other excbaage, insurance of merchandise and specie under open policies, suppy ing whaleships,chartering ships,etc. 43 aw- 4ft Callfwr-I-. street, airia tot Captain B. F. Baow, . Messrs. C. Baawsa 4- Co., A. P. Kvrrrtt, Esq., B. PrrauM, Bat).. 120 tf ) } Honolulu. ) Hllo. READING ROOM, LIBRARY AND DEPOSITORY. AND OTHERS, WISHING SEAMEN to obtain books from the Sailors' Home Library, will please apply to tbe Bethel Sexton, who will have charge of the Depository and Reading Room until further notice. Per order. French, Portuguese, German, Welsh, Swedare offered for sale, at cost prices, by the Hawaiian Bible and Tract Societies, b-at furnished NAVIGATION TAUGHT. in all its branches, taught by the Subscriber. The writer likewise begs to intimate that he will give instruction to a limited number ofpupils in English reading and grammar, geography, writing, arithmatic, _c. Residence, cottage in Kukui street. DANIEL SMITH. Honolulu. March 26,1867. oalling at the Depository, from 12 to 8 o'olock P. M. 8. C. DAMON, Seamen's Chaplain. A MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO TEMPERANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE, PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY BIBLE, BOOK and TRACTDEPOSITORY, SAILOR'S HOME, HONOLULU. -QIBLES, BOOKS AND TRACTS, in the English, j) ish and Spanish languages. These books GRATUITOUSLY TO SEAMEN. Also, Offioe of The Friend, bound volumes ansa— Subscriptions received. N. R—Seamen belonging to vessels lying "off and on," will be supplied with books and papers, by J. WORTH, established himself in business at Hilo, Hawaii, is prepared to furnish ships with Sheath-Rnivee, Marlinspikes, Caulking-Irons and Mallets, and numerous other articles, for sale at the dts, on favorable tern- for Cash, Goods or Bills W. N. LADD (tf) owest prices, by onthe United States SAVING NAVIGATION, THE FRIEND: SAMUEL C. DAMON. One copy, per Twooopiet, Fr-oopiea. TERMS: - - -- - annum, " r f-00 100 6.00 �32 THE FRIEND, APRIL, 1861. Harry's Epistle to Willie. So many havereferred to the notice of Minnie's Pigeons, published in our last number, that we venture to insert, for the perusal of our youthful readers, tho following epistle. There arc so many Willies on the islands, who have friend Harrys abroad, that its publication may not bo out of place. flow do you do, dear Wmie f And how are you getting along r I am going to write you a letter. And all in tbe shape ofa toug ■ I want very much to see you. And play wiUi you out in the yard— They took me away from you. Willie. And 1 thought it was very hard. They carried me offon the water. Where I saw no grass or tree*— At first I did not like it, And did nothing else but tease. I teased for papaand you. Willie, Teased to be on theland, At home where I wouldn't be sca-slck. And where I could walkand stand. 1waa afraid of tumbling over, For the ship rolled all about, And I kept my berth for a week or more Before I dared to go out. But after a little while, Willie, I didn't mindIt at all; I liked to watch the sailors. And I learned to pull and haul. Welived on board so many months. That I got to feel at home, But I always remembered you, Willie. And cried for yon to come. At last we reached Aunt Sarah's, And here I like to stay, And If my mother woaldlive here. Care not to go awsy. But I shall never forget you. Willie. Be sure I love youstill; Sometimes) I ask to goback there, Tis just as I happen to feel. , I enjoy the winter weather. The pretty snow and ice, I love to go a-sliding, Oh, Willie, 'tis an nice. . Tour Cousin Eddie can tell yon About the skates and sleds. And how the boys go coasting And fall and break their heads And how they jump up crying. And then go at It again. Until they get as hardy And brave as little men. I have two little playmates. Who both have got your name. It seems so very funny Tocall you all the lame. Willie Boss and WillieRick/ r Are my companions here— At the islands, Willie Damon. I thinkits very queer. I thought of yon on Christmas, And wondered what you had, When you wentto get your stocking. What you ftmnd to make you glad I had a box of ten-pins, A little coffee pot, A paper roll of candles. And other things I got. gome darling little sleigh-bells. Sewed on to pretty reins,— My dear Aunt Kmmieknit them,— Bow kind to take such pain* | But I must end my story. Or else twill be so long That you will be disgusted letters strung in song LWith Mow you must write me, Willie. And UU me how you So, And tell me all about those boots, And all your playthings, too. IT Ship Reindeer, Raynor, reports.—Left New Bedford Oct. 2,1860. Nor. S, spoke a Batavian brig, but could not learn her name ; 16th, spoke an American brig in Let. 7 41 8., Long. 36 o At w., bound to Monte Video; _)th, experienced a heavy gale In lat. 24° IS 3., long. 61° 41 W.; „ih had another gale, which lasted about 20 hours,—sustained no damage. Dec. », a seaman named Wm. Abels, while furling main-top-gallant sail, fell from the yard on to the deck and was killed on tne spot. Spoke wh. ship Hiawatha, bound home with 1300 bbls sp. oil, 60 months out. T>cc. 14, saw a large merchant ship, but could not tell what flag she sailed under; 18th. spoke the merchant ship Sylvia, bound to Honolulu ; 30th, experienced another heavy galo, but received no damage; 23d,saw an Knglish ship steering N. and E.; had another gale, but got clear of any damage 24th, saw 26th. a clipper merchantbark, hut could not And out her name or nation 31st, hove to an the whaling ground and set awratch for whales! .lan. Ist. sighted the coast of Chile j 4th,lowered four boats, and succeeded In taking one right whale; next day took another, and on the 7th, took two more. Next spoke wh. ship Kensington, with 0 whales (4 on the coast of Chile and 6 on New Zt-alandV, 20th. saw and spoke the Daniel Wood, who hailed 400 bbls all told, including 66 bbls sperm, hound to'coast of Chile ; 16th, saw a merchant ship ateeriug north ; 29th, saw ■perm whales, lowered four boats, struck two, and captured one, in lat 41 ° 30 S., long. 74 «28 W. Feb. OJsaw a German ship in the harbor of Juan Fernandez, which was a total wreck—the crew were still on tbeisland. Shu was loaded with salt petre; 11th, passed Am. merchant bark Sarah, steering W.; 23d, took another sperm whale. Touched at Mocha, coast of Chile, and at Juan Fernandez, on the passage out. _T Bark fetper, Bailey, reports—Left Ayan Oct. 10; had very rugged weather on the way to Ilakodadl—tried to go in there, but did not succeed, owing to head winds put away fur Can Francisco, where we arrived on the 21st of Feb., having ex perienced heavy winds from the southward. A seaman named Richard Savidge died on the postage between Japan and California also lost Jib-boom and fore topgallant mint, the ship having been taken aback during a squall. Sprung a leak while at S.W. Bay, and has been leaking ever since, sometimes increasing to 900 strokes per hour in rough weather, and whin calm, ooly from 200 to 300 strokes. Shipped 700 barrels oil on board the Robin Hood, In Margarita Bay, which vessel was hound home. Bpoke whale bark Braganzn on the 17th instant, bound to Hilo, and reports having taken no oil this seaaon. Experienced light winds during the passage to Honolulu. ° *'«*»J.. R»t« tny love to mother, Kemei_lter father, too Do n«t forget each brother, Besides a heap to you. -» If I gohack to see you, Willie, i'oine present I -hjill carry, >n keep your mind on that, Willie, Ami do not grieve for Harry. MARINE JOURNAL PORT OP HONOLULU, 3. I. AHRIVAI.S. March 7—Am clipper tUp Moonlight, Breck, 15 day* from Han Francisco, with Y. _. mall. Took two Chinese passengers and MG bales fungus from thin place, and tailed attain tame dny for China. 7—Am wh bark Cleone, Simmond, from Turtle Bay, with 176 brls wh oil this season. 17—Am bark 'ion, Fletcher, 16 daya from San Fraucfsco. Passengers— Mr W Crooke. 12—Am brig't Josephine, Btono, from Jarvis, Phoenix, Baker's, McKeau'sand Howland Ulan*!*. 19—Am wh ship Reindeer, Raynor, 6 months from New Bedford, with 100 sp, 400 wh. 20—9 P.M.—Am bark Comet, Smith, 14 days from San Francisco. 20—Am wh ship Vesper, Bailey, from Margarita Bay, with 130 brls thisseason. (Shipped 700 barrets at _ MargaritaBay.) ; * ; ; 22—Am wh ship Milton, Ilalsey, fin Lahainaand home, clean. 23—Am wh ship Josephine, Chapman, fm Hilo, 500 brls. 24—Am wh sh Onward, Allen,fm Lahaina and California coast, 1000 brls.—(shipped her oil at Margarita Bay.) PORT OP LAHAINA. 25—Am wh ship Oliver Crocker, Cochran, fm California coast via Lahaina, 600 brls. 26—Am wh bark Bragania, Turner, from Hilo, clean. ARRIVALS. 27—Am wh bark Alice, Beebe, from MargaritaBay, 240 March 11—Am wh ship Milton, Halsey, of N. B., 6 months out, barrels. last from theWestern Isles, dean. 27—Am wh bark Monmouth, Onnsby, from Margarita 21—Am wh ship Onward, Allen, from California coast, Bay, 260 brls. 1000 wh, season ; 4700 wh, 36,000 lx>ne, voyage ; At Hilo, are reported i 300 wh, on board. March 19—Am wh ship Thomas Dickason, Stewart, 5 months 22—Am wh ship Robert Edwards, Wood,from California from New Bedford, 40 brls spermcoast, 170 wh, season ; 126 sp, 800 ah, MOO boor, 21—Am wh ship California, West, from coast of Califorvoyage ; 860 wh, on hoard. nia, 100 brls. 27—Am wh bark John P. West. Tinker, from Cape St. I.ucas, 160 wh, season i 70 ap, 1930 wb, 18.000 hn. voyage ; 1000 wh, on board. DEPARTURES. Feb. 28—t". S. S. sloop Wyomin?, Mitchell, for San Francisco. 28—Am Mias. packetMorning Star, Gelett, for tht Marquesas Mission Stations. 28—Haw. ach Lihollho, Bush, for Phccnix Island. March 14—Am bark Yankee, Commodore Paty, for San Francisco. 20—Am wh ship Congress 2d, Stranbnrg, for ochot*_. 21—Haw wh brig Victoria, Dauelsberg, forOchotsk. 26—Am wh ship Cleone, Simmons, for the Arctic. 2*3—Am wh ship Milton, Halsey, for the Ochotsk. 27—Am wh ship Onward, Allen, for theOchotsk. DEPARTURES. March 23—Am wh ship Milton, Halsey, for Ochotsk. 23—Am wh ship Onward, Allen, for Ochotsk. 23— Am wh ship Oliver Crocker, Cochran,, touched here forletters, bound to Honolulu. PASSENGERS. For PHOsNix Island—per Liholiho, Feb 28—A M Qoddard, \V II Hardwick, Allen Comstock, and 9 nstlvos. For MißQi'ssAs—per Morning Star, Feb 28—Rer Dr Gullck. MEMORANDA. MrKapuhaand wife. From Sax Francisco—per Moonlight, March 7—Mr J OrisB7 Ship Onward, Allen, from Cape St. Lucas, with 1000 wold. brli wh oil this season,reports tb« following vessel* up to the From the Guano Islands—per Josephine, March 13—f L 20th of February Bbls. i Jones, G Drew, Alonso Worden, Mr Leamau, and 26 natives. Harmony, Kelly, For San Framciboo—per Yankee, March 15—Mr and Mrs 000 Comet, Williams, 400 Yates and 2 children, Randall Smith, Mr Sanderson, J8 Daniels, 700 Mrs Scbenck, Mrs Gardner, A S Grinbaum, J Hardlsty, John Matsasoit, Perclral Sen. Maria, Molteno RAO F Pope, wife and 8 children, Chas Derby, Emma Hoyer, 8 Miller, J H Pitman, Jas C Wilson, Mr Matthews, C A Fenton, J General Scott, Hunting, 280 Qeorge Uowland, Pomeroy, Atberton, 1 chinaman, and five American Seamen. 250 Robin Hood, McQlnley, Goading oil on freight,) 100 From San Francisco—per Comet, March 21—J C King Chandler Price, Holcomb 276 T Hunter, A McPheraon, Johh Gatly. Phoenix, Hempstead 200 Philip 1st, Hempstead, 130 Mllo, Fordham, 280 MARRIED. General Williams, Fish, 400 J. P. West, Tinker ((whales).. 160 000 L. C. Richmond, Hathaway Stom—Wood—In this city, March 13, at Fort Street Church, Gultav, Gillea, (French) 160 by Rev. Kll Corwln, Capt. Samuel D. Stone,of the brig Jottph John Howland, Whelden, 1800 inr, to Miss Kllen L. Wood, of Watertown, Mass. Sarah Warren, 600 Pomikot—Botlkr—In Honolulu, March 7, by Rev. 8. C. 260 Cambria, Pease, Damon, Mr. John Potneroy, ofKauai, to Miss Lucinda Butler, Cynthia, Whitney, 660 of Honolulu. 300 Sharon,Swift, TESSILS SFC-SN AMD HEARD I_OM. 31—Ship Fabius, Smith, 10 whales. Bark Coral, Slsson, 1 « Levi Btarbook, Jernegan, 4 " Bark Isabella, Tucker, S 2 Ship Europa, Mantcr, Ship Jeannctte, WInslow, S 12 Bark Ontario, Foster, 10—Ship Emerald Pierce, at St. Qulnten,.. S " S Uark Pacific, Howland " 28—Monteauma, Homan, at Ceros Island,. 13 " 13 " Ship-lectra, Brown,. 5 Ship New EagUnd, Hempstead " "" " „S_?2k::::::::::::::::::::. - " DIED. Smith—At JarvisIsland, Jan. 10, by the capsizing of a boat In the surf, Selden Smith, aged 20 years, of NewLondon, Conn. Kaiaasunii—At Walplo. Hawaii, on the 6th March, 1861, Kaehamahlsl, aged 28 yean,wife of I). W. Stiles, Eat)., of Kswalhae,UawalI. Gold—On board whaleshlp Onward, Feb. 10, of dropsy, Mr. JohnGold, of Salem, Mass. He was cooperof the ship. He leaves a wife and children to mourn his loss. (Reported by Capt Allen. | BassiLL—In Honolulu, Monday, March 25th, John Henry, aged <t years, son of Capt. Berrill. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1861) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1861.04.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861.04.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/c47d62346e89bc13051a991c962a5b2a.pdf 9107a5b3e9e8a263bd4e3b3aa77e81f4 PDF Text Text Btto Afrits, flol. 10, FTHE RIEND HONOLULU, MAY 1, 1861. Bl_J CONTENTS For May, 1801. Summer Vacation A Dashawav's Address fanning'" Inland Ten Thousand Free Negroes in South Carolina I'orUurueae Seamen Marquesas Mission Sir John Frankliu I.ady Franklin I'roiectiOD to American Seamen Marine Journal Page. .......38 83, 34, 85 S* io 36 36 °' »' 38 ...io THE FRIEND. MAY 1, 1801. Summer Vacation. It is becoming an established custom, among the foreign residents of Honolulu, to visit other islands or foreign lands, during the summer months. It is a season while the whaling fleet is cruising in the far off Arctic or Ochotsk. Our ports are comparatively deserted of shipping. We hear of some of our neighbors who are bound to California—others to the Atlantic States— others to England—others to the Guano Islands, and others still, upon trading voyages. It is our design to improve the opportunity offered by the Morning Star, lo make a voyage among the Islands of Micro- nesia. We shall hope to visit each Mission station on the Marshall Islands, Kingsmills Group, and Ascension. It is impossible to state the exact time which will be occupied in making the voyage, but hope it will not exceed three month's, The Hawaiian Missionary Society has appointed us to visit the Mission stations, and report upon the state of the Missionary work. Not expecting any opportunity of communicating with Honolulu during the voyage, the Friend will be discontinued until our return. Our subscribers will be furnished with the Friend, semi-monthly, after our return, until the end of the year. In retiring for a few weeks from the active duties of Seamen's Chaplain and Editor, our thoughts are naturally carried backward over those by-gone years of labor. We •".tnnot allow the opportunity to pass, without expressing our cordial thanks to those numerous friends, upon sea and land, who have assisted us by their pecuniary contributions, and, what is still more to be prized, their approbation and co-operation. Just nine years have elapsed since we resumed the publication of the Friend, after our return from the United States in the spring of 1852. We published No. 1, Vol. 1, of the New Series, May 1, 1852. (Previously we had published eight volumes.) Since that time, our subscribers have been regularly furnished with a monthly paper. To express our thoughts in a single sentence, toe feel the need of a little rest. We are not weary of our work, displeased with our friends, or dissatisfied with Honolulu, but our brain, nerves, hands, feet, mind, ask for rest. We may be disappointed, but the anticipation of a few weeks of leisure and freedom from a constant pressure upon our whole nature, physical and mental, is delightful! Island. —Our readers will find in our columns an interesting notice of this island. Originally it had no inhabitants ; but to carry forward the cocoa-nut oil trade, Messrs. English 'and Co., visit the South Sea Islands, in the vicinity of the Rarotonga Group, and procure laborers, returning them at the expiration of 12 or 18 months. They bring thither one hundred and fifty at one time, including men, women and children, together with a native Missionary. These laborers work for a stipulated sum, to be returned at an appointed time. The plan works well. Fanning's Sugar-cane.—We should hardly presume to give the dimensions of certain enormous stalks of sugar-cane which werecently saw at the Consul's office, intended for transmission to Washington. They were from Mr. Titcomb's Plantation, at Hanalei. We can testify that such cane produces good syrup and good sugar. Odist at Cambridge, Mass., for 1861.— A correspondent informs us that Mr. W. F. Snow, of Honolulu, son of Capt. B. F. Snow, has received the highly honorary apClass pointment as Odist of the Graduating at Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. \m Series. M. 18. 33 A Dashaway's Address, Delivered at a Late Meeting of the Honolulu Dashaway Association, By Mr. S. Wescott. Mr. President, Gentlemen, and Brother Dashawav s :—You see once more standing before you, in the act of addressing you, one who has learned, by bitter experience, the terrible consequences of trangressing the laws of this honorable Society—one of the fallen trying to rise again. It is not wholly in your power either to raise him from his fallen state, or yet to crush him; there may be a higher power that will exercise some authority in the matter; still, too much severity on your part might crush him, while a little indulgence and kindness may help to raise him again to the position of a worthy and faithful member, only perhaps made brighter and purer by his experience in the fire. But it is not my intention to speak much of my own ups and downs on the present occasion, or to offer anything in self defense, for what is past, suffice it to say, I have found the way of transgressors so hard, that I am determined to leave it, and endeavor to adopt measures that will effectually secure me against any attacks of the great enemy of mankind in future. True, I have one poor, miserable consolation in knowing that there are a number here who, like "myself, have been tried and found wanting, have stumbled and fallen ; they at least can sympathize with me, and in some measure appreciate my feelings on this occasion. My vain and selfish pride might have prevented me from attempting ever again to appear before you, at least as a lecturer, had I not been urged on to it by some unseen and irresistible influence —the still smalj ybice of conscience seemed to whisper in my ear and say, " You have sinned, and sooner or later must suffer the consequences ; better go forth at once, and sacrifice private feeling for public good." Then, at your request, I finally consented, hoping thai I might at least do or say something that might, under the culture and care of your better judgment and wiser management, prove of some use and benefit, not only to this society, but more especially to myself, who has so much need of assistance in regard to this matter. My object is to endeavor to build around myself as well as others, a stronger and more per- �34 THE FRIEND, MAY, 1861. wall or breastwork, in order to protect our happiness both in this life and ourselves from the constant and deadly shots to come. inanenl of tho enemy, who is continually trying to throw his destructive shells in among us. We have a stronghold already built in liiu pledge alone, the walls of which arc a great check to the enemy's regular broadsides, but lie can still throw his infernal shells in among us with terrible effect. Now, it we can only cover in our stronghold with a kind or covering that will bo proofagain.it the enemy's shot or shell, which oontinually anoys us in the shape stomach bittern, aloe, medicines &c., 1 think wo shall have done a good thing and beneficial work, and 1 inn linn in the belief, nay, I can sately say that I positively know, that there is the very article that we desire even now within our reach, that will, if properly used, prove perfectly safe against any attack upon us that the great enemy of mankind may ever dare to make in any shape or form. I should really like to see every member of this society show bin willingness to procure this priceless article and give it a fair trial; it appears to me, that wo could procuro it much easier if wo should all club together at once, as we would be of great assistance to each other, instead of a drawback to those who did wish to purchase this great preventive against all dangers. None are so poor but that they can buy all they desire, if they only apply to the proper authorities in a proper manner, who have an abundance of it on hand always ready for use. I think I can safely recommend this article, for ever since the Flood, at least, it has been more or less in use, and never was known in a single instance to fail in its beneficial results whenrightly used, and it is always accompanied with a little volume of instructions, that tiro most plain and explicit about its use. And now I suppose you would like to know what this wonderful and all-important article is. I will endeavor to inform you my friends. It is pure, true, unadulterated religion ; not the religion of the hypocrite—by no means, no ! but it is that religion that is the gift of God, to all those that desire it, and truly and sincerely leave off all their evil habits, and endoavor really to repent of their sins, and commence with a full determination to live henceforth and forever loving and fearing God above all things, and strictly obeying his divine laws, and unreservedly rendering up the heart and its host qualities and talents to the service of that Creator and Huildder to whom it belongs, and undoubtingly trusting to the merits and abilities of our Lord ana Savior Jesus Christ, for the pardon of our sins, as the true and only meditator between us and that merciful God that we have so long rebelled against, who so loved us that he gave bis only begotten and dearly beloved Son to suffer and die) to become a ransom for our otherwise justly condemned and lost souls. I do firmly believe that when a man has experienced that change of heart desired by our Heavenly Father, he will then have that consciousness of feeling within, that will necessarily sustain him under all trialsand difficulties, so long as he continues to follow out those plain and simple instructions that are so faithfully recorded in tbe Bible; and the more we practice this kind of life, the better we shall like it, notwithstanding all the agents of Satan can do to make us believe to the contrary, and the many bad examples daily set before us by the worst of sinners. The hypocrites ! have their reward." " they Someof you, perhaps, may think this rather a strango introduction to a temperance lecture, but the subject of rum-drinking, and its evil consequences, have been so often and so ably discussed before you here and elsewhere, by some of the most learned men of oar age, that I thought a few words in regard to other evil habits anrfmatters of equal, if not far more importance, might not be altogether out of place, it is my candid opinion that we ought to abstain from all evil habits far more than we do—in fact, we ought never to violate a single one of the Divine laws, and that embraces all that is necessary to insure that which is As a general thing, it is not till we are overtaken by misfortune, and perhapsbrought to the last stage of misery and distress by disease, that wo are made to fuel sensible of the vast amount of ingratitude wo have been guilty of to so kind and lieneviilent u Creator; then, as we lie prostrated and weakened hy disease, perhaps thefruits of Intemperate tadugenoa in the evil lusts and desires ol the flash, our SBfoohled minds racked with vain regrets at our pant follies, and bitterly lamenting that we did not hearken to the good advice so of ton given us— thin we begin to see how very unwisely we have spent our time. But, alas, I greatly fear that too many of us aie si wrapped up in our vain selfishness and worldly pride, that we shall not fully see and appreciate all of these glorious truths till it is too late, and oh what a terrible idea I have formed of the state of a soul that enters into the world to come without a hope in Christ. How cold and gloomy appears tho grave. Have you never had a terrible dream in which you were haunted with all manner of frightful things, and been at the same tiuie goaded nearly to madness by your guilty conscience? In such a fearful state a3 that I have so faintly described, must the soul of man remain for ever and ever. There will be no waking up to find all a dream, after death, that lost long sleep that the soul of man takes that dies without a hope in Christ. My friends, that would be a terrible hell, when wo consider that it must bo through a neverending eternity. I cannot help thinking that this must be so. All that I have been telling you now has become confirmed in my mind, not from any vain or foolish fears, but from sober, calm, and sound reflection, serious, and truthful meditation. It has been with deep feelings of regret that I have seen a spirit shown hero in this society, by some of the self-important and self-confident members, to trample on a poor fellow brother by keeping him out of this organization because bo had the misfortune to fall and break our luws once, or twice perhaps, and still those same self-confident, mighty men, because they never had suffered themselves like tho poor victim of an insatiable appetite for rum, they could not forgive a poor fellow brother hardly once, let alone the second time, and yet they seldom attend our meetings, or seem very anxious for our welfare ; only when a poor follow brother is to be voted out, then tliey are pretty sure to bo there. Let me tell you, my brother Dashaways, that a man possessed of any sensitiveness of feeling at all, is punished quite enough by his own conscience. You do not know, nor can you form the least idea of the courage and resolution that is required by a sensitive man to raise himself again after he has fallen and broken his pledge. Not one of you can appreciate that man's feelings except those who have had the terrible misfortune to fall into the same ambuscade of the enemy, and be assured that such a one needs all the kindness and care of your benevolent association to support him in the noble effort he is making to regain his lost position. I think I need hardly say that no man belonging to this society or any other, con be so secure hut that he may fall some time or other ; he may yet be obliged to beg for the charity he now so grudgingly bestows. Let us bear in mind that we are allof us mortal, nothing more, and all liable to the weakness of the flesh. What was this society formed for ? for men that had never the misfortune to become slaves to the tyranny of the most cruel of masters, Rum ? Do we come here to point the finger of scorn at the pottr victim who may, from his inability to resist the temptation of his ruthless master, have fallen under the lash again ? Shall they then say to him and make their boast that they can resist and overcome a power that never opposed them ? And because he who has fought with him so long, and been rendered weak and feeble from his many wounds, and is therefore no longer able to heat off the enemy, but constantly falls into his pow er whenever they engage, shall the man, then, that is or has been in none or a little danger of the enemy, say, " Why don't you conquer him as I do? You are no man if you don't, and are not fit to mate with me." Is such treatment likely to strengthen the poor wounded soldier and give him courage to try again ? What, my friends, has become of the noble spirit that actuated the breast or heart of every or nearly every member of this society about tho time of its formation? Whore are those few hardy patriots that clubbed together and bravely broke the bands and cords that bound them in slavery to King Alchohol, and nobly fought for their liberty and gained it solely by themselves? But some of them having tho misfortune to fall again into the hands of the enemy, are left there to perish by the unfeeling new recruits, who have since gained tho ranks, and the few remaining of tbe original band are obliged to weep in silence over tiieir fallen comrades, because a majority rules, and that majority may be some that do not fuel disposed to have any more trouble with the irreclaimable drunkard. Let such ones leave the field to those who possess a warmer and more charitable heart, such u noble heart as is sometimes found in tho greatest drunkard. If 1 understand rightly the object of this society, at first it was to reclaim and to keep reclaimed the poor inebriate that could not stand by himself. If he fell, pick him up and set hint on his feet again, even though he fell a third or fourth time. Let us weary him out with kindness, in forgiving him and taking him back to our arms, till he will be ashamed to sin any more. This, my friends, is what I call having the interest of the society at heart, and this in my opinion should be the sacred duty of those that can stand firmly. Some few have remained with us, while others, as I said, are by some of us considered irreclaimable, and are left to perish outside of the walls they have themselves helped to build. I say, when 1 think of all this, my heart becomes heavy and sad. May God in his infinite wisdom enable our excellent officers to remedy the evils arising from theharshness of our laws, somewhat ameliorated now after the noble and desperate effort of two of our old standards. God bless them, for they have hearts that can feel for another's grief. They have been sufferers once themselves, and even one of them I beheld with my own eyes, stand begging and pleading at our gates for admission, in tones that went to my heart. He sued for admittance ere the enemy could rally, and again como down upon him. Yes, that poor victim felt all the terrible dangers of his situation while outside of these walls, and with genuine tears in his eyes even offered money to buy that protection that rightfully belonged to him, and although he was eventually admitted, yet it seemed hard work for the few more charitable ones to get him the privilege. I do not know but I may be over generous, but I cannot help the feeling. It is my nature, perhaps. I do believe that I could forgive a fallen brother seventy times seven, as we read in the scriptures, if he only came back and showed true repentance ; and it seems to me that if our laws were framed with a strict adherence to tbe beautiful principles to be found in the Bible, that this society would flourish far more abundantly, our meetings certainly be much better attended, and we should have far less strifeand contention. O what beautiful language our Savior used—in giving those divine commands: another even as I have loved you. '* Loveforonethose that despitefully use you." Pray My friends, if we could only do this in every case, what a happy people might we be. Let us try to practice it at least once. My heart seems to overflow with an indescribable tenderness that is certainly new to my sin-Laden heart. We must all of us try to enforce our laws at least, with a more christian spirit, for I do �THE FRIEND, MAY,IB6 It produces bananas, pumpkins, radishes, taro, figs, cabbage, tomatoes, melons, and numerous other garden vegetables, but lately introduced, and now for the first time springing up. From the numerous cocoa-nut trees, there is a large On this theme, 1 could write forever, Quantity of cocoa-nut oil annually manufactured, Nor weary, if I only knew That dolnjt so, I should be serving which commands a ready market in any part of God—andbenefiting you. the world, its purity rendering it inferior to And now may our Heavenly Father bless you none for burning or in the manufacture of toilet all with a perfect understanding, and grant these articles, for which it is extensively used in Europe few sentiments may have tho oflect on your and America. hearts that tho speaker intends. Having thus far, by wayof introduction, given a brief sketch of the island, we will now describe Fanig's Incident. Island.—A an incident which recently occurred on it, and which will form an era in its history. On MonBY CAPT. G. S. KEYTE. believe there is not a heart in man on earth, that continued and repeated kindness cannot reach. But I am encroaching perhups too much on your valuable time, and will thereforeclose. 35 of the island to their guests, the wholo passing off with great eclat. Monday, the 11th, was occupied in making a thorough survey of the lagoon, which was sounded throughout, and also in preparing the vessel for sea; and on Tuesday, the 12th, every object of her visit being accomplished, the steamer got under way, and glided safely out of the harbor, followed by the earnest wishes and hopes of those who watched the farewell dip of her ensign, that her gallant commander, officers and crew may in future enjoy a pre-eminently conspicuous position, not only in the annals British history, but in (what is synonymous) British glory.— Adv. day the 4th of February, tho natives and foreign Near tho center of the Pacific, not far from tho Equator, in N. lat. 3° 49' and W. long. 159° SC, stands one prominent among tho many delightful little Isles that stud this ocean, beautiful not only in its capacity to feast tho eye of all who are interested in, and admirers of, the picturesque, but also in the nature of its soil, which so liberally gives birth to and nourishes tho tall as useful and cocoa-nut and other troes nearlyulouo in its soliworthy of admiration. Almost tary beauty—in itself a field of private enterprise it enjoys an uninterrupted state of tranquil repose, broken only by occasional visits of whalers, clipper ships and other vessels bound southward, which after a day or two's rtay, proceed on their route well pleased and agreeably surprised with a novelty which has seldom offered such a welcome recess from the monotony of an ocean voyage. Farming's Island, the ono alluded to, is in shape oblong, extending in a S.VV. and N.B. direction ; its extreme length about ten miles, and its extreme breadth about Bix miles. It is skirted, like most other Islands of the Pacific, by a small reef extending all round the Island, but only about half a cable's length from the beach, against which the ocean swell breaks, but seldom with very groat violence. Outsido of this reef there is no danger of any kind. The belt of land which forms tho island is about a mile average width, and densely covered with cocoanut trees, which produce fruit of the very finest description. The regularity of this palmetto forest is occasionally broken by conspicuous gaps, leaving thick clusters of trees standing apart with a low coral-space between. One of the principal features, which gives value to tho island, is tho possession of a spacious lagoon, the entrance to which is on the southwest side. The width of the channel available for vessels is about 100 fathoms. Tho bottom of the channel as also that of the lagoon is of coral, variegated in color and quality. There is excellent anchorage for ships, both at the entrance and on tho west side of the island, at a placo termed Whalemen's Bay. At tho latter place, tho depth of water ranges from eight fathoms to about fifteen, half a mile from the beach and upwards. Here ships of the largest class have at times anchored to procure a supply of fresh water, which is abundant adjacent to the anchorage. In the harbor, within the lagoon, the holding ground for ships at anchor is good, and there is sufficient room for several vessels when moored, to lie in perfect safety, for any proporly length of time. Through the kindness of the proprietors, every facility is offered for procuring firo-wood and water of fair quality. The lagoon abounds with fish of the very best description, and there has never yet been an instance ot poisoning from eating them. The entrance varies in depth from four to six fathoms; inside the lagoon the range is from four to nine and upwards. The trade winds blow steadily from the eastward, almost all the year round, and the island is seldom or never the scene of any very boisterous weather. The months of March and April are generally the wont throughout the year. With regard to its soil, it is in some places sandy, in others it is of dark earthy mould intermixed with great patches of phosphatic guano of a fine quality. . . Free Negroes in South employees of the island wero startled from their Ten Thousand Carolina. work by the loud teport of a gun ,and on looking in the direction of the sound, saw Her BritWhile the waters of political strife in the annic Majesty's steam-sloop Alert, (which had for some time been expected.) Captain English, United States are so terribly agitated, it is one of the proprietors of the island, immediately went off to her accompanied by a pilot, and after the entrance had been sounded and declared safe by her officers, the beautiful ship steamed safely and majestically into the lagoon against a strong ebb-tide, and came to anchor in about six fathoms of water. The trade wind blew very strong from the eastward for two days, with frequent squalls, but every thing having been made snug, no accident occurred. Subsequently the weather became very fine, and her commander and officers took every advantage of it in making a close inspection of the island, collecting various conchological specimens. They wero highly gratified at the entertainment shown to them, and with the various amusements offered for their acceptance. Riding, shooting, shelling, fishing, stuffing birds, &c, &c, were tho order of the day, into all which, on account of tho novelty, the officers entered with great zost and pleasure. But for the following Friday was reserved the performance of the special duty, which was the object of the visit of the ship to Farming's Island—the grand finale to the programme of bustle and excitement attending the visit. On that day, about one o'clock, P. M., the entire ship's company, consisting of the commander, officers, and crew, landed from the steamer, the crew and marines fully armed and accompanied by a twelve-pound field howitzer. They were drawn up in line, the marines and battery being on the extreme right. The commander then declared to the proprietors of the island, that ho was about to perform the object of his visit—to take formal possession of the island in the name of Queen.Victoria, and to extend to it the benefits of British protection. A saluto in honor of Her Majesty was first fired from the howitzer and small arms, when Captain Pearse addressed the head of the firm, who reside there and manufacture cocoa-nut oil, as follows:— Captain English and all present, take notice, I" salute theBritish flag (pointing to it then flying from the flag-staff) and declare this island, in the name of the Queen, to be, now and in future, under British protection." Another volley was then fired along the line. The harbor was named "English Harbor," and the point on which is the settlement, " English Point." A young cocoa-nut tree was planted on the spot by Captain Pearse, in commemoration of the ovent. The ship's company were then exercised by four hours' drill, after which they went on board, and the ceremonies of the day terminated. On the following day, a neat railing was erected round tho tree, by command of Capt. Pearse, and on it the following inscription : KNGLISU POINT TREK, Ebqlish llasbob, Fabxibo's Island, Was planted as the 8<« of February, 18S1, to commemorate Ike visit of H. B. M. S. Alert." '< day of the week ended with mutual The last visiting, Captain Pearse permitting the natives to go on board. Ship and shore vied with each other in liberal hospitality, and on Sunday a sumptuous dinner was given by the proprietors s interesting to read newspapers published on both sides of Mason and Dixon's Line. We have been more interested in rending Southern papers than Northern. With the North-side view of slavery we have been familiar, now we are glad to read what Southerners have to say for themselves. They are now speaking out, and facts of momentous interest are published to the world. It appears that in South Carolina alone there are ten thousand free negroes holding property to the amount of a million and a half. We are glad to learn that the mad project of reducing those free negroes to slavery, and of confiscating their property by the fire-eaters of that State, was frowned upon by the better classes. We copy the following from a speech of Senator Wilson, in the Senate : The proposition was lately made in the Legislature of South Carolina to reduce all free negroes to slavery and confiscate their property. The committee to whom thte subject was referred made an adverse report, in which they say, ' there is at present within the borders of the State nearly ten thousand free colored persons; that they are thrifty, orderly, and well-disposed ; that they are the owners of a vast amount of property both real and personal; that in the city of Charleston alone they pay taxes on $1,561,870 worth of property; that of this amount more than three hundred thousand dollars are in slaves; that the free negroes of Charleston alone pay taxes to the amount of $27,209 81, and that other portions of the State show as fair a ratio.' In answer to the proposition to confiscate the property of these people and sell them into slavery, the committee say they forbear to consider anything so full of injustice and wickedness.'" " ' Interesting to Wine-drinkers.—Ten dollars a gallon will be given for any quantity of wine, now in the hands of the trade, proved by chemical test to be free from the following poisons: sugar of lead, logwood, green vitriol, capsicum, opium, tobacco,aloes, alum, essential oils, bitter oranges, India berelder-berries, Guinea pepper, ry, pokeberries. Brazil wood, (rum bezpin, burnt sugar, brandy, laurel water, lamb's blood, dragon's blood, red senders, salt of tartar, cocculus indicus, poison hemlock, nux vomica, oil of vitriol, prussic acid, henba/ie, or any other foreign admixture. New York paper. — �36 THE FRIEND, MAY, 1861. has expended over $1,200 in money, and the priest, doubtless, receives no small portion of his support from his liberal contributions. MAY 1, 1861, Such liberality and consistency in a Catholia Portuguese Seamen. professor puts to the blush the heathenish of to It is a matter great surprise many and godless conduct of not a few professed that there should be so many Portuguese Protestants, who boast that they come from seamen on board American whaleships. A Christian and enlightened Old or New Engmoment's reflection and knowledge of the land. manner of procuring crews for whaling vesIn a late Boston paper, the Congregationsels, will explain the subject to the satisfac- alist, we noticed a brief, but interesting, tion of all. It has been customary for many sketch of the efforts of the good people of years for whaleships leaving New Bedford New Bedford to furnish the Portuguese porand other home ports to sail with a partial tion of their population with schools and complement of men. Vessels thus situated religious privileges. Many appear to have would sail for the Western or Cape dc Verde married in New Bedford and the vicinity. Islands, and at those islands complete their Some few of these Portuguese have become crews. This practice has been common for shipmasters, and many officers on board many years. Many thousands have been whaleships. thus employed. It is estimated that, at least, Our own intercourse among them has four thousand are at the present time engaged always been the most free and open. They in the whaling service. They are saving, are always anxious to obtain books in their temperate and trustworthy men. It is a rare own language, and not a few of them learn occurrence to sec an intemperate and prodi- to read as well as speak the English language. gal Portuguese sailor. It is the ambition of We have sold or donated to Portuguese seamany to save a sufficient sum to enable them men, not less than one hundred Bibles, and to return and purchase a small homestead in as many Testaments, each year, for the last their native islands. A writer in the No- eighteen years. Many of these Bibles have vember number of the Atlantic Monthly, while been taken by these men to the Western and furnishing a lively sketch of " Fayal and Cape dc Verde Islands. The natives of the the Portuguese," thus refers to these seamen, former are called white, and those of the latwho have been abroad in American whalc- ter black Portuguese, and the prejudice between them is rather strong. Those of the sihips: Western Islands are usually much better " These Americanizedin sailors formarea sort apt educated and more enlightened than those of humbler aristocracy Faya], and to pride themselves on their superior knowlfrom the Cape dc Verdes. edge of the world, though their sober habits have commonly saved them from the demorMarquesas Mission. alization of a sailor's life." By tin return of the Morning Star, we The writer narrates the following anechave interesting intelligence from the Hadote : Star I was amused at the dismay of an Amer- waiian Missionaries. The Morning made an uncommonly quick trip, having who, excursea on a captain, shooting ican sion, ventured on some free criticisms on the been absent only fifty-seven days. It will agriculture of a farm, and was soon answered be recollected that the Rev. Dr. L. H. Gulick 'Look at the foolish was sent as a delegate of the Hawaiian Misin excellent English. fellow' quoth the captain, 'carrying his plow sionary Society. He went and returned in to the field on his shoulder.' ' Sir,' said the Key. Mr. Bicknell also rePortuguese coolly, ' I have no other way to the vessel. The take it.' The American reserved his fire turned to the islands, accompanied by a native of the Marquesan Islands. Mr. Bickthereafter for bipeds with wings.'" It has been our privilege to have much nell visits Honolulu, to carry through the pleasant intercourse with Portuguese seamen. press, the printing of some elementary school By the last mail, we sent money for one of books, and will return on the first favorable these men to his father in Faya!. Some opportunity. scores have left the sea, and become located At a Union Missionary Meeting, held at on the Sandwich Islands, and are quiet, Fort Street Church, Sabbath evening, April orderly and laborious subjects of the King— 28th, the Rev. Mr. Bicknell made an adnone more so. One of these men, rathet dress, to a full and attentive audience, upon more prosperous than his countrymen, is the the condition, character, superstitions, and proprietor of a large ranch in the vicinity of habits of the Marquesans. His long resiHonolulu, and supplies milk and butter for dence among that people, having been one our market. He has recently been engaged ofthe pioneers of the Mission in 1853, and in erecting a Catholic church on his estate ; his familiar acquaintance with their language, it is a neat wooden and commodious edifice. enables him to speak with intelligence upon Aside from the manual labor, and use of his any subject relating to that group. In our teams employed in erecting this edifice, he brief sketch of his remarks, it would be quite THE FRIEND. " impossible to report a tithe of what he said. His allusions to the tabu-system of the Marquesans, were deeply interesting, and we sincerely hope that Mr. Bicknell will prepare a communication upon that subject for publication in the columns of the Friend. It would form a volume of surpassing interest, if the various Missionaries in the South Seas, Sandwich Islands, and Micronesia, would condense and publish the scattered facts upon this subject of Tabus. We were deeply interested in Mr. Bicknell's remarks upon the present sovereign deity, in the superstitious system of the Marquesans, from the fact that said deity, Pele, is our old Pele of Hawaii. As the story runs among the Marquesans, Missionaries have driven Pele away from the Sandwich Islands, and she has now enthroned herself over the Marquesans ; but, during the voyage thither, by some hidden metempsychosis, it appears that Pele has laid aside the feminine and assumed the masculine gender. This is not more strange than some of the legendary tales of Grecian and Hindoo Mythology. We hope the Hawaiian Missionaries may be equally successful in driving Pele from the Marquesas Islands. Mr. Bicknell has been also engaged in building a small schooner, of about 20 tons, from the wreck of the Twilight. She will when finished, be employed in running among the islands, for Missionary purposes, and will be called the Peep of Day, by no means an inappropriate name. After Mr. Bicknell had concluded, the Rev. Dr. Gulick read a portion of his Report, prepared for the Directors of the H. M. Society, interspersing it with extempore remarks. He paid the Hawaiian Missionaries a very high eomplimcnt for their zeal, perseverance and success. During the stay of the Morning Star at the islands, he was enabled to visit all the Mission stations, examine their schools, and participate in the discussions at their General Meeting. He exhibited a good map of the group, drawn upon a large scale, and also one of their idols, together with a war-club. The visit of Dr. Gulick is exceedingly opportune, for it enables him to speak intelligently, respecting the comparative claims of the Marquesan and Micronesian Missions upon the Hawaiian Churches and the Hawaiian Missionary Society. While he pleads that this Mission shall not be abandoned, but vigorously sustained, he strenuously urges the importance of devoting more attention to Micronesia, where the people are much more numerous and their wants equally pressing. Our limits will not allow us to publish a more extended report of the remarks made by Messrs. Bicknell and Gulick, but would merely add, that we hope their statements will not fail to impress upon the minds ofall �THE FRIEND, MAY, 1861. who listened to them, the importance of doing more than has hitherto been done, to enlighten the dark-hearted and instruct the ignorant dwellers upon the various and remote islands of Polynesia: we, whose minds are lighted " CanWith wisdom from on high— Can we to man benighted The lamp of life deny .'" Sir John Franklin. The fame of this distinguished British Navigator,became world-wide in consequence of the uncertain fate which attended his last voyage as Commander of the expedition composed of the Erebus and Terror. Previously to his sailing upon that voyage, lie had been actively and laboriously engaged in the duties of naval life, passing through the various grades, from that of Midshipman to Admiral. He was born in 1786—entered the Navy in 1800—and in the following year was at the battle of Copenhagen. In 1803, he was wrecked on the coast of New Holland. His coolness and bravery won for him additional honors at the battle of Trafalgar. In 1818 commenced his Northern voyages, which were prosecuted, at intervals, during the next thirty years. During this period, however, he commanded a ship of the line in the Mediterranean, and was Governor of Van Dieman's Land. He sailed upon his last voyage, May 25th, 1845. He was last seen by a whaler in Baffin.s Bay, on the 26th of July, just two months after his departure from England. The the been made to ascertain effort which has fate of that expedition, will ever form a memorable chapter in the annals of this world's navigation. Former ages present no parallel to it. The British Government has lavished its treasures, and the bravest of naval men have endured incredible hardships, in the enterprise. The numerous expeditions fitted out by the British Government, and by private individuals in America and England, were most cordially seconded by the heroism and fidelity ofone whose name is now known to history, fame and philanthropy—that one is I.»dy Franklin. Well may dwellers upon these remote islands in the Pacific, esteem it an honor to entertain this lady as their guest. We copy the following from the last issue of the Ad- — vertiser : Lady Franklin.—This distinguished lady, the widow of Sir John Franklin, arrived by the bark Yankee, on Sunday last, from San Francisco. She and her neice, Miss Cracoft, were invited to Rosebank, the residence of His Ex. the Minister of Foreign Affairs, to whom she brought letters of introduction, and proceeded thither in Her Majesty's carriage, which was placed at her disposal during her stay here, At llj A.M., her Ladyship and her niece were received by the King, Queen, and young Prince, in the Palace. The meeting on both sides was cordial and pleasant. Her main object in coming to these islands having been to visit the volcano on Hawaii, and the scenes in Kealakeakua Bay, made memorable by the death of Captain Cook, she took advantage of the steamer Kilauea, and started on Monday afternoon for that island, accompanied by Mrs. Dr. Judd and Wm. L. Green, Esq., Acting British Commissioner. His Majesty the King has paid the most considerate attentions to Lady Franklin, having accompanied her in his carriage to the steamer, and sent Col. David Kalakaua, a nobleman and one of his Aids, as a special messenger to the Governess of Hawaii, to make such arrangements for the comfort of her Ladyship, during her travel over or around the island, as might be necessary. He also sent by the steampr his private gig most and six oarsmen to wait on her, and row her from port to port if it should be her wish to visit all the ports of Hawaii. It is uncertain whether she will return with this trip of the steamer or not, but she will probably wish to remain on Hawaii a longer time. During her stay in Honolulu, in her search after information and literature pertaining to our group, she honored us with a visit, and it afforded us a pleasure, as it must every one, to meet a lady whose name has become so prominent, and who has been called to endure untold mental sufferings, mingled with a deferred hope, till at last the discoveries of Capt. M'Clintock in 1859, placed beyond a doubt the fact that the gallant and brave Sir John had sacrificed his life in efforts to promote his country's glory. Lady F. has the cordial sympathy of the Christian and civilized world, as a prodigy of feminine excellence and heroism. And wherever she may go, she will find the sympathies of the world open to embrace, comfort and cheer her. The following paragraphs from Mr. Gregg, late U. S. Commissioner, confirm us in the belief that our position is right, viz. that the U. S. Flag protects and provides for the sailor whether shipped in a Home or Foreign port. Honolulu, April 25, 1861. My Dear Sir : This note is intended to refer, in the way of explanation, to the conversation we had on the street, a few days since, in regard to the protection of American seamen in foreign countries. There is no doubt, whatever, that seamen on board of merchant vessels of the United States, when in foreign countries, are entitled to the " relief and protection" provided by the acts of Congress. Are whaling vessels, in a legal sense, ships ot the United States ? It is a gross humbug, and worse than humbug, to pretend otherwise. Are they not registered under the laws the same as merchant ships ? Go to the American Consulate, and examine for yourself, if you have a doubt. Even if they were simply enrolled and licensed as whaling vessels, without registry, they would be considered ships of the United States.—3 Sumner's (Mass.) Reports. Then it follows, does it not ? that seamen, properly shipped on board of whaling vessels, are seamen of the United States, and there- 37 fore entitled to all the benefit of the Acts of Congress " for the relief and protection of American seamen in foreign countries." The practical construction of these acts at Washington, in times past, is conclusive. Congress makes an annual appropriation of something like $150,000 per annum " for the relief and protection of American seamen in foreign countries," and according to the best information I can obtain, nearly one half of it is, and for years has been, spent on the Consular Hospitals of the Hawaiian Islands, in which ninetccn-twentieths of the seamen, or fishermen, as some would say, provided for, belong to the whaling service. There may have been abuses of administration. Of this Ido not presume to speak. Bat the principle of right, of justice and of law, is not involved in any such question. One thing is clear to my mind—whaling vessels, under the United States flag, are vessels of the United States, not mere " fishermen," without national privileges and protection in the widest sense of international law. They have all the benefits appertaining to the flag under which they sail. This appears to be the view of the American Government, and it is most certainly in accordance with reason, propriety and humanity. 1 do not mean to express an opinion as to what constitutes the proper shipment of an American seamen outside of tbe United States. All I can say is, that upon every principle ofright, a sailor serving under such circumstances, in good faith, as thousands have done, and that, too, in accordance with long usage and the sanction of the highest authorities, ought to receive all the reliefand protection which the disasters or exigencies of such service can demand. Very truly yours, D. L. Gregg. lU:v. S. C. Damon, Honolulu. Information Wanted! Cahblesforth, mkar Sklry, Yorkshire. I Esiilasii, tab. 14,1861. Dear Sir:—My husband's brother having, in the course of his occupation as a raiior, recently touched at the Sandwich Islands, tells me that while his ship was there, a man of the name of Pint-ton supplied them with provisions. He also directed me to you as a gentleman who would perhaps kindly assist me In making inquiries, either by advertising in tbe papers or otherwise, as to whether there were still any persons on the island or islands of that name. I had three brothers of the names of W|fliarri, Abraham and Isaac Newton, all sailors, but the family has not beard from either of them for eighteen years. The last letter we received, Informed us that they were at Valparaiso, and that they were going to the Island of OUheitc, (I think.) and certainly the Sandwich Islands. The mention by brother-in-law of the man by the name of Newton, at Honolulu,leads me to hope thathe is probably my brother. It would be a great comfort to myself and family if youwould kindly be at the trouble of inquiring for us (if practicable) whether mybrothers be alive or dead. Your humble servant Elizabeth Waltok- > New Portlasd, Feb. IT, ]Mi. Mr. Dakos, Dear Sir —By the request of the frttndsx>r John A. Harvey, whom they supposeIs on board ol some whaler in the faciflc, will you please advertise for him, and request him to communicate with his friends or with you. It wltt be a great satlsfaetion to them. Should you gain any Information from him, you will dc a great favor by writing, to C. C. Harvey, of New Portland, Yours respectfully, Maine. Capt. Joss D. TVillabu Respecting Hartwrlt 11. Martin, belonging to Brooksflelil, Mass. He was last beard from on board ship Julian, Winegar. Should the Captain of this ship visit Honolulu,he Is —quested to call upon tbe Editor of the friend. Respecting Emerton Starkey, of Rehoboth. Mass. lieleft a whaleship at the Sandwich Islands, sick, In IMJ. Any intelligence will be gladly received by the Editor, or Bradford Cummings, North Rehoboth, Haas. Respecting Samuel B. Dmdae, a son of Elisabeth Dodge, »l East Cambridge. He was at the islands, six or seven yeai since. Should be callupon the Cosplain, he will find a letter �THE FRIEND, IA Y 38 In our last number, we discussed the subject of Sailors' Rights. Our remarks have been reviewed by a writer in the Advertiser. This fact is clearly manifest, the more the subject of the laws of the United States in regard to seamen is discussed, the more the entire code, so far it relates to the sea, appears to need a thorough revision. The following remarks upon the subject of shipping or enlisting seamen, we copy, as they still further show how very ill-adapted and ill-adjusted the existing Navigation Laws of the United States are to the necessities of the merchant service of the country. The remarks apply with equal force to the whaling service. We hope, as soon as there is a lull in the political storm at Washington, the subject under present discussion will receive attention. Protection to American Seamen. BT CAPT. B. B. FORBES, OF BOSTON. The laws regulatiug the shipment and the rights of American seamen, require revision in several important particulars. In this article I propose to speak of the statute which requires that two-thirds of the crew, exclusive ol the officers, shall be American citi- zens. It is well known that this law is a dead letter, and it is universally admitted that it ought to be blotted from the Statute Book. If we had an inexhaustible supply of our own countrymen, thislaw would do no harm ; and might, if strictly carried out, do something towards the encouragement of American seamen. What is the proof now required of American citizenship for those who go down to the sea in ships ? It is a paper called a " protection," which is neither more nor less than a certificate granted by the Collector, to the effect that the holder is an American citizen! How are protections procured ? Some one,—very often some one who has neither the fear of God, nor of the Collector, before his eyes, and who does not realize that he is committing any greater sin than the captain and the owner, who wink at it, and who practically do the same thing—swears, here is the oath :— "I, John Smith, ofBoston, State of Massachusetts, do swear, according to the best of my knowledge and belief, that Samuel Brown, now present, was born at Bath, Maine, and is a citisen of the United States, So help me God." This is sworn to, I will not say solemnly, before the Collector, or his deputy. The seaman is then measured, a general description of his person is noted in the " protection," and he forthwith becomes an American citizen. It is fortunate that American voters are not made quite so easily. No scrutiny of the sponsor takes place; the deputy does not care to ask the new citizen if he can speak the English language ; he knows full well that if a careful examination of the man and his sponsor were to be made at that time, or ofthe crew at the time ofclearing a ship, not one-half of them would answer to their names, and not onethird of the ships would be cleared. If the , 1861. law were to be strictly enforced, two-thirds of our ships would lie at the wharves until the obnoxious law was repelled. Many foreigners are Americanized in this way at the Custom Houses; but far the greater number are made by purc/tase—protections being just as much articles of trade and sale, as bread and butter. When the ship comes to clear, the shipping master provides the necessary number of protections ; the deputy collector or the official having charge of this particular department docs not consider himself bound to look carefully into these documents to ascertain if the requisite number of Americans are there described ; nor does he compare these precious evidences of citizenship with the men themselves on the ship's deck, or elsewhere, in or- der to see if the measurement, the color of the hair, the age, or the dialects of the seamen will stand the test! It is fortunate that this scrutiny does not take place if it were to be made, he would find Obadinh Tomkins, of Wiscasset, six feet in his stockings, with red hair, and a large scar on his nose, transformed into a vulgar Dutchman, five feet high, with brown hair and snub nose, quite free from blemish, and with an accent betraying the fact thathe had just come over in the galliot Wilhclmina, and had not found out his new name ! Simon Brown, of Portland, aged twenty, five feet six, with black hairand green eyes, would be found transformed into Barney Sullivan, reeking with the smell of the bogs of Kilarney, seven feet high, full forty years old, with hair as red as a carrot, and a brogue strong enough to satisfy the most skeptical as to his origin. When the ship is to be cleared, the captain takes the following oath before the Collector or deputy: ; "I, William Watkins, do solemnly, and sincerely, and truly swear that the within list (referring to the crew) contains the names of the crew of the ship Truth, together with the places of their birth and residence, as far as 1 can ascertain the same." What a farce!—a mockery of a sacred pledge! It would be absolutely wicked and disreputable but for the concluding words, which are underscored. It is wicked and disreputable to us merchants that an oath, apparently drawn with so much care to make it solemn, should be submitted to. We are responsible. I pray Congress to amend the last line, by substituting, "as far as I have ascertained the same." This might serve as a panacea for the consciences of those who are troubled by the solemnity of the oath. Cover it up as we will, the captain swears that, so far as he can ascertain, two-thirds of hit men are Americans. If he does not feel assured in his own mind that this is false, he can ascertain the fact in five minutes by mustering his crew. Ido not hesitate to say therefore, that not one ship in ten leaves our dock without some one taking a false oath, the blame of which belongs to those who control our legislation in Congress. If a man goes into court and takes a false oath, involving the life, liberty, and property, or character of an individual, and it becomes known, he is severely punished, as he ought to be; he is execrated by society, and the mark of Cain is stamped upon his brow. Why should not a Custom House oath be considered as sacred as any other ? Simply because it is not the fashion !—it would be very inconvenient. When the ship is cleared, the bundle of precious documents is left in the hands of the captain. Some are true, some are false protections. Why are they left in the custody of the captain—as sacred evidences of the Nationality of his crew, to prevent them from deserting him, or to secure them from impressment ? Not in the least! The men with few exceptions do not value them at the Custom House cost, which is 25 cents. On arrival at New Orleans and other places, two-thirds or more of the men walk on shore—not in the dark by stealth, but in broad daylight, having received (theoretically) one month's advance for service of two weeks. They have a " good time" for two or three days, then ship for Europe, or for other ports in other vessels, the landlord receiving another month's advance at an enhanced rate, and if the ship have a good passage home, another month's pay is nominally earned, for a service of about fifteen days. The ship just arrived, must soon have another crew. Nothing is easier. The shipping-master has only to offer good wages and a month's advance; the same bundle of protections will answer; or, if there is any wanting, they can be easily borrowed or bought in the market! Sailors are proverbially shortlived, but protections never die! They are sometimes lost—but never expire. For these, and for many other cogent reasons, the law compelling us to have two-thirds Americans, exclusive of officers, in our ships ought to be repealed, and that worse than useless document, miscalled a protection, ought to be discontinued. Is not the American flag considered a sufficient protection for our goods ? Shall our seamen not rely on that for protection ? Will any foreign cruiser, in these days, when we are so tenacious of the right of search, dare to take a man out of an American ship because he has no American protection, or for any other reason, unless he is known to be palpably a deserter from a man-of-war ? Is the sum of twentyfive cents so great an object to the revenue, as to make it necessary to manufacture an American citizen for the sake of getting it? In one word, the law is a shameful violation of our rights, of our honor! By ourselves ! Aye, by the shipowners, the captains ! The government has enough sins of commission and omission on its shoulders, without stigmatizing it for this fault in our laws. We only are to blame. Let the remedy be applied by the immediate circulation of a memorial to Congress, to be signed by every merchant: A bill to repeal the obnoxious law will not require any lobbying; it will cost nothing but a scratch of the pen. The luw also requires that the master and officers shall be American citizens. It is right that the master should be ; but it would be well to sanction the necessary practice by modifying tbe law, so that a man who had sailed under the flag eight or ten years, more or less, although he may not have obtained his certificate of citizenship, might be competent, so far as nationality is concerned, to be a chief mate; and one who had sailed, consecutively, four or five years under the flag, should be eligible for second mate, and so on, a less time for a third mate. This course would prevent foreigners from sailing under' false colors as mates, and �THE FRIEND, MA V , 1861. would be, so far as it goes, an additional in- dress you again, ere long, on the subject of ducement for honest men to serve under our advance wages and hospital money ; and am, K. B. F. flag. Efficient foreigners, good men having in the meantime, very truly, Boston Commercial Bulletin. a desire to conform to the laws, do not always declare their intention of becoming citADVERTISEIVIEa\TTS. izens in time, and they sometimes neglect getting out their certificates of naturalization, J. F. COLBURN, rendering it an alternative to lose the oppor.A.TXCTIO NEBR, Kaaliuuiiiuu street, Honolulu. Oahu. tunity for promotion, or to take the easiest 63-tf course of sailing under false colors. 11. STANGENWALD, M. D., Much is said as to the bad effect of too PHYSICIAN AND BURCEON, many foreigners in our ships, and of the New York City Dispensary Physician, member of the want of American seamen. It is not the Late Medico Cliirurgical College and of the Pathological Society of New York. superabundance of foreigners that we comat Ur. Judd's Drug Store, on Fort Street. Residence in plain of, so much as the quality. Our laws Nuuanu Valley, opposite that or K. 0. Hall, Ksq. 225-ly invite and encourage immigration of landsCHAS. F. GUILLOU, M. D , men, but they do little or nothing to induce Late Surgeon UnltodStates Navy, late Consular Physician to seamen to come to us. We the good foreign American seamen and general practitioner. Kaahumanu and Merchant streets, and residence tret only the rejected—those who have for- Office, corner Dr. Wood's Mansion, Hotel street. at certificates their of registry, involving feited Medical and Surgical advice in English, French, Spanish, and character, by desertion, or by expatriating OfficeItalian. hours from 11 A. v. to 2 p. M.; at other hours inquire at 1-1' themselves because they do not stand well at hisresidence. home. Let us do everything 1 we can to man sububab pack. chas. Bitewks, 2d. our ships with good men, whatever nation C. BREWER & CO., they belong to. We shall not always be at Commission and Shipping Merchants, Honolulu, Oahu, 11. I. IIKKKII TO peace, and when the day comes for us to JambsHusbkwbll, Esq., 1 Boston. maritime let foe, K*|., with Charlks j any respectable Hkkw kk. cope ) Mubkill, Massas. Mcßcbk « gan tak» Fr nciBco us have men that we can depend upon, Chas. Wolcott Brooks, Esq., } Hongkong. Massas. Wm. Pcstac k Co., ing care to encourage native American seaManila. Mkssks. Psklb, llubbsll & Co., men as far as possible. England, through 168-tr that all-powerful institution, the " Board of JUDD, M. D., G. — _ . u - Trade," takes cognizance of all that relates to the laws of registry, measurement, masters and seamen, pilotage, lighthouses, marine fund, wrecks and casualties, salvage, liability of shipowners, 6cc., &c. She thus cherishes her best seamen, keeps them at home, and discharges her refuse population from the land and from the sea for our use ! The comparison between English and American ships in foreign ports, in regard to discipline, order, and material comfort, is altogether in favor of the former; it was not so ten or twenty years ago. The man-o'-war's man in our service is a perfect moral hero compared to the merchant seaman. Why is this ? Simply because the government has seen the necessity for encouraging the best men to serve in the navy,—they are now treated like men. The experience of the last five or six years goes to show that men can do their duty in the navy without the lash and with a very small allowance of grog, provided the best men are encouraged to enter the service, and the loafers left for the merchant ships! Some members of the Supreme Court have decided that a colored man, on the land, is not in some of his aspects a citizen of the United States. But the United States laws acknowledge him to be so on the sea, by placing him, in making up the nationality of the ship, on the same footing as the white man. The Collector does not inquire whether the men described in the protections are black or white,—all stand on the same ground of American citizenship, by a certificate of a United State* officer, and the blacks ought to stand better than the whites, because their certificates of protection, being less saleable, are more likely to be genuine. I do not remember to have seen this point discussed by those who have said so much on the decission of the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott case. I have been betrayed into writing more than I intended, but the subject is one in which I feel a deep interest. I hope to ad- P. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, HONOLULU, OAHU, & L Office, corner of Fort and Merchant streets. Office open from 9 to 4 A.. 8. P. FORD, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Office Kaahumanu street, near Queen. DR. J. MOTT SMITH, DENTIST. OFFICE, CORNER OF FORT AND HOTEL STREETS, HONOLULU, H. I. E. HOFFMANN, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Office in the New Drug Store, corner of Kaahumanu and Queen streets, Makee & Anthon's Block. Open day and night. * ALL EH& BERRILL, SUCCESSORS TO George W. Macy, ADVMRTIgBMBITTB. SAILOR'S HOME. 3tn^™'Lons ><° ibsssbv ILt 1 |L IL HI | SAILORS' HOME, BUILT AND ' I Ml i:owned by tbe " Honolulu Sailors' Home Society," has recently been placed under the management of the undersigned. They hope, by strict attention and fidelity, to merit the patronage of the seafaring community. The House has teen built and fitted up in a style to suit the wants of Officers and Seamen who are spendirjg a few weeks on shore, or wish to remain for a single night, or a single meal. Shower Baths on the Premises. Ship Masters and Agents, while putting their vessels under repairs, are respectfully invited to send their crews to the Home, where every attention will be paid to their comfort. Officers' table, with lodging, per week, 96 do. 6 Senmens' do. do. do. CAPTAIN AND MRS. OAT, Honolulu, March 1, 1861. Managers. established himself in business at Hilo, to furnish ships with Recruits, on favorable terms for Cash, Goods or Bills States. onthe United ["TAVING | | Hawaii, is prepared C. H. WETMORE, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, HILO, HAWAn, S. L B.—Medicine Chests carefully replenished. N. NAVIGATION TAUGHT, "VTAVIGATION, in all its branches, taught by the Subscriber. The writer likewise begs to intimate that he will give instruction to a limited number of pupils in English reading and grammar, geography, writing, arithmetic, &o. Residence, oottage in Kukui street. Honolulu, March 26.1857. DANIEL SMITH. aHOS SAM'L H. CASTLE. KAWAIHAE. HAWAII, Will continue the General Merchandise and Shipping business at theabove port, where they are prepared to furnish the Justly celebrated Kawaihae Potatoes, and such other recruits as are required by whale ships at tbe shortest notice, 215-0 and on the most reasonable terms. "HARDWARE 39 m STORE. ODD FELLOWS' BUILDING, ON FORT STREET, of all kinds, Hinges, Screws, Tacks, Rators, Cut and Wrought Nails, Spikes, Brads, Files, Carpenters' Tools of all kinds, Pocket and Sheath-Knives, Marlinspikes, Caulking-Irons and Mallets, and numerous other articles, for Bale at the W. N. LAPP. (tf) owest prioes, by LOCKS S. COOK. CASTLE A. COOKE, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS GENERAL UC MERCHANDISE. King and School street*, At the old stand, corner of Also, at the Store formerly occupied by C. H. Nicholson, in King street, opposite the Seamen's Chapel. OT Agents for Jayne's Medicines. near the large Stone Church. JAMES T. DONLEN, KKOM SAN FRANCISCO, KING ST., OPPOSITE THE BETHEL, NOW IS THE TIME—SOON TO LEAVE MR. DONLEN BEGS TO INFORM THE 1.V.1. Inhabitantsof these Islands, that he at new prepared Is HOWLAND3 execute all orders in his line, such a* Ambrotype Gallery! MONUMENTS. '^.?"<^ <?^ Conunerclal Advertiser" Mn MT '• Pacific for elegance ofr PoetOffice) wherehe ia taking Pictures which, and softness of tone, cannot be style i—v-, luU lndi. O- Picture, taken on Ola*. Paper, Rubber,lie., and warranted to give enthrw l_ """; k-vlnf D- A.the uade.al.ned PIOTURBS the first of May, next, persons desiring GOOD .bould make an earl, call. # HOWLAMD, Artist. «»«!«»- Intendsi . * TOMBS, or HEAD STONES, WASHSTANVS, COUNTER TOP*, ire., In a first-rat* style, and on toe most r asanas tils tarsia. Orders faithfully Islands t-tf from theother attended to. THE FRIEND: . . Twooopiee, One copy, per annum, Five copies, "" • f2.09 8.00 6.00 �111 I. FI.I 40 i; Ml. MAY, 1861. MARINEJOURNAL. Ctoruhise"Star." fMornig DEPARTURES. March 30—Am bark Zoe, Law too, for a trading cruise. Mb. Editor :—As the trips of the Morning Star 30—Am brig Josephine, Stone, for Janis, Baker's and to tbe Marquesas Islands, have become so much of a Uowland's lslandi. HONOLULU, OF PORT S. I. 30—Am wh ship UeotralScott, Hunting, for tbe Ochotsk. beaten track, I hardly tbiuk it necessary to get utf a 30—Am wb ship Robert Kdwarda. Wood, for the Arctic. ARRIVALS. April I—Am wh ship Thos. Dickason, Stewart, for the Arctic. long report. We left Honolulu Feb. 28,1861. NothI—Am wh bark Fanny, Bltven, for the Arctic. ing out of the usual course of sea life occurred on our March29—Am wh ship Hubert Edwards, Wood, from Lahaina. I—Am wh ship California, West, for the Ochotsk. lay off and on. 2—Am wh bark Alice,Beebe, for the Ochotsk. passage. Crossed the Equator March 17, in long. 20—- Am wb ship Jcannctte, Winslow, from Turtle Bay, o—Am wh ship Joannette, Winslow, for the Ochotsk. .100 brls wh this season—anchored outside. 144° VV.; sighted Nuuhiva ou the 25tb, and anchor4—Am wh ship General Pike, Fisher, lor Kodiack. 30—Am wh ship John P. Meat, Tinker, from Lahaina, ed at Vaitahu, or Resolution Bay, Island of Tuhuata, 6—Am wh ship Braganta, Turner, for Arctic. lay offand on. 6—Am wh ship Reindeer, Haynor, for Ochotsk. ;'I Am wh ship General Scott, Hunting, from Lahaina, an the 28th. On the following day, just as we were 7—Am wh ship JohnP. West, Tinker, for Arctic. lay offand on. x—Am wh ship Julian, Winegar. for Arctic. getting under way, Key. J. Bicknell arrived in his 30—Am wh ship Thomas Uickason, Stewart, 40 hrla sp. B—Am wh bark Florida, Fish, Tor Arctic. this sen Hon. lay off and vii. Am boat, from Hanamanu Bay, having heard that a ves8— wh bark Ontario, Foster, for Ochotsk. 30— Am wh ship California, West, from Hilo, lay off and 8— Am wh ship Adeline, Barber, for Arctic. sel wsj here at anchor. After being assured by him lay off and on. 11—Am wh bark Isabella, Tucker, for Arctic. 30—Am wh bark Catherine, J. P. Hempstead, from New that all the missionaries had escaped the native ovens, 12—Am wb ship Fleetra, Brown, the N.W. and Arcitc. Zealand coast, 29 months out, 130 wh, season ; 13—Am wh ship Florida, Williams, for Oshotsk. and that none of them had been in any great danger 700 wh, 3000 bone, voyage. )— Ain wh ship Oliver Crocker, Cochran, for Arctic. I Fanny, Blivun, from Tuleahuano via 31—Am bark wh 15—Am wh bark Monmouth, Oraisby, for Arctic. of being baked, we took a long breath, nnd thought Kawaihae, 9£ months out, 640 hrls sp. 15—Am wh bark Pacific, Ilowland, for Ochotsk. how needless the anxiety manifested by the people of April 2—Am]*.'wh ship General Pike, Fisher, fm coast of Chile, ltl—A in bark Comet, Smith, for San Francisco. mouths out, 90 sp, 400 wh, this season. 19—Am wh ship Tamerlane, forKodiack and Arctic. Honolulu, and the wasted mental efforts of editors in 4—Am sch Sea Witch, Chapman, 19 days from Sail 19—Am sch Sea Witch, Taylor, for the Arctic on a tradFrancisco. spurring the directors of the Morning Star to her ing cruise. 4—Am wh ship Julian, Winegar, from Liihaina. lay off 19—Hawsch Mart.da, Chapman, for Fanning*!; Island. we touched at Vaitahu, and on. speedy dispatch. Leaving ~o—French wh ship Uuitav, Uilles, for Ochotsk. 4—Atn whale hark Philip Ist, K. Hempstead, fin Asceu23—Am clipper shipMary Whltridge,Ciessy, the several stations on the north side of llivaoa, ami sion Island, 300 hrls this MM. 25—Am wti bark Catherine, J. Hempstead, for Arctic. reached Omoa Bay, Island of Fatuhiva, April 5, 4—Am wh bark Ontario, Foster, from Lahaina, 400 brls 26—Am wh Hliia Fsbius. Smith, for Arctic. season, lay off and ou. this to 20—Am wh ship Champion, Worth, for Arctic. attend their having on board the missionaries, 4—Am wh ship Isabella, Tucker, from Kawaihae, 200 26—Sch Kamoi, Milne, for Lahaina and Kahului. General Meeting. Here we remained until the 10th, brls this season, lay off and on. 27—Ifritish brigt. Marcella. Parker, for Victoria, Y. I. 6—Am wb ship Florida, Fish, from Hilo, 100 brls this 27—Am wb ship Mtlo,Fordham, Tor Ochotsk. at evening, when we took leave of our missionary season, lay off and on. 27—Am wh ship C. W. Morgan, Hamilton, for Ochotsk. a—Haw itch M.irilda, Kcyte, fm Fanning* Island, with friends stationed at Omoa, and started on our return 2" —Am wh bark Martha, Cornell, for Ochotsk. 11,000 gallons cocoanut nil. 29—Am wb ship Henry Kueelund, Kelley, fur Arctic. trip. The next day landed a part of our passengers o—Am wh bark Callao, Fuller, from Hilo, 100 brls this 29—Am wh ship Corinthian, Lewis, lor Arctic. day for on, season—lay off and and sailed .same their on also at Hauatna29—Sch Henry, Riviere, for Lnhainn, lianaand Hilo. homes, Hivaou; at touched Ochotsk. 29—Sch Kamehaoieha IV., Beokley, for Labaiua and nu Bay for freight. The day following, we lay off o—Am wh ship Milo, Fordham, from Ballenas Bay. 600 Knlepolepo. brls this season. 30—Haw wh bark Klixabeth, (late Cyi.thia) Whitney, for and on at Vaitahu, and lauded Ilapuku and wife, 7—Am wh ship Adeline, Barber, from New Bedford, 61 Ochotsk. tbe new missionaries from Honolulu, together wilh months out, 100brs wh oil—lay off and on. 30—Haw sch Kalama, Kelly, forOchotsk. (She goes as ship Electra, Brown, from Turtle Bay, 400 7—Am wh a tender to the Elizabeth.) L. Kaiwi and family. At 2, P. M., passengers on brU this season. 00—Oldenburg wh brig Comet, W'Hhclm, for Ochotsk. 7—Am wh sh'p Lancaster, Kuhscll,returned from sea. board, squared away for Nuuhiva. Next morning, H—Am wh ship Polar Star, Wood, 1 months out, from off Taeohae Bay, Dr. Oulick, Rev. J. Bicknell aud New Bedford via Hilo, 100 sp, 200—lay off and on, PASSENGERS. and sailed same day for Ochotsk. on found posthe French full shore; in myself, went B—French wh ship Uustav, (lilies, from California Coast, From Sas Fhanc.-i.si'o—per Yankee, April 20—Lady Franklin session. Saw the Lieutenant-Governor, one merchant 300 brls this season. 9—Am wh ship John Howiand, Whelden. from Ballenas anilVTniece (Miss Cracroft,) and servant, Miss J It Uarvej, Mrs and a constable; their Bag was flying at half mast, 0 Claxlon, Capt llannltoil, Hubert Love, II Mouflou Jainis Hay, 1700 brls (45 whales) this season. 10—Am wh sh Florida, Williams, fm Hilo, lay off and on. Monson.the which I thought very appropriate. At 12, M., retor BVJJM Islands—per Josephine, March 30 WII 10—Haw wb hark Cynthia, Whitney, from Turtle Bay, turned to the brig and filled away for Honolulu. .Moores, overseer for Jarvis Island ; V\ m Wilson, carpenter for 600 hrls this season. ; Capt W C Stone. Baker's Island 12—Am wh bark Walter Scott, Baxter, fm Lahaina, lay During our visit to the Marquesas, saw ami heard Irisu Fanmm.'s IsiiAsu— i»-r Marilda, April s—Mrs Owens off and on. and Capt child, II English, Mr Ueorge Bicknell. from the following ships at Hanaiapa Bay —Bark 12—Am wh ship Speedwell, Cornell, from Lahaina. From Hallknas Bat—par John Howiand, April »—Caul U Ilowland, from 500 Lahaina, 13—Am wh bark Pacific, China, Hatbaway, N. It., 860 sperm; at Viitahu Kenworthy and 2 seamen of tbebark Delaware. brls this season—lay off and on. For Vbam'UH'o— par April 18—X O Woodbury, 8m Cornet, MargaritaBay, bark 40 at Mermaid, Jenks, Bay, Westport, sperm; 14—Haw. wh sch Maria, Molteno. from (loodale aud 3 children,C II Leers, wile, child and servant, b\ months out, 1030 wb this season—7B brls of V7 Taeohae Bay, ship Janus, Smith, N. 8., 60 sperm, Uwers, Stephen Spencer,ThosO Miss Hardin*-, L'liaso which had heen bought. Kmabes, l> M Weston, wife and since leaving Margarita Bay. About the last of 14—Am b*rk Oriental, Johnson, 150 days from Boston, Mr Kvanhoff, Mrs rteqneira, Miss A Anthony, Mrs Pearson and sou, son, Jose M Mendoaa, P M with indse to 0. Brewer «y Co. Nov., lat. 12 miles N., long. 100° W., Pacific Smith, 14—Olden, wh brig Comet, Wilhelin, fm Margarita Bay, Wilcox, A McPheraon, J Porter Ureen, James Patterson, Dennis Capt Kenworthy, Capt Dexter, a! Itnilev, <1 Budget!. Warren 550 brls this season. N. 8., 760 sperm; Jan. 20, 1861, lat. 4 tt S., long. 15—Ara wb bark Tan-erlane, Winslow, fm New Zealand Johnson, Mrs Bodgers, Pnilllp J Becker, John Uately, Krank 1' Knsign 109» W.; Alfred Gibbs, Nichols, N. 8., 760 sperm; J Gardner, X D Hronn-atls—3B. via lluahine, 250 sp, 120 wh, 1200 bone, season— From Bobtun—per Oriental, April 14—James M Alexander. lay off and on. Feb. 16, lat. 4° 80' S., long. 109° W., Louisiana, I. Aahmead. 17—Am wh bark Nile, Fish, from Lahaina. From Lo-idon—per Marcella, April 18—Mr Self, Mr Euddell, lb_British brigt. Marcella, Parker, 160 days fin London Kelly, 1000 sperm. CarolineHarris, (a Hawaiian). For Victoria, Y. I.—Mrs Gill via Oravesend, en route for Victoria, Y. I. Our cruise has been a pleasant and prosperous one. Mrs McColl and 4 children, Miss Croasland, MissLawrence 18—Ambark Vickery, Brooks, 19 days from San FranFor lloyr.koso—per Msry Whltrldge, April 23—Achi and 2 From the missionaries we received much kindness cisco—touchedoutside and sailed again same day children, A hong. Aliu, Mika—Chinese. for Japan. and attention. Onr passengers also contributed a 20—Haw. bark K. W. Wood, Oeerken, from Teckalet and to Hackfeld Port with lumber Co. Townaeiid, k large share to make the voyage pleasant. la regard MARRIED. 20—10 P. M., Am bark Yankee, Commodore Paty, 11 to the mission, I see no new discouragement. There days from San Francisco. Bahktbb—Adams—In this city, on the evening of the flth 21—Am clipper ship Mary Whitrfdge, Creasy, 11 days is evidently an improved state of things sinoe last from San Francisco en route for China—anchored instant, by the Key. 8. C. Damon, Andrew Banister to MiasVictoria, daughter of Capt. Adams, ofKalihi. year. The men are more willing to listen to their outside. 24—Am wh bark Martha, Cornell, from Lahaina, lay off teachers; here boys attend school, and tbe number and on. DIED. has increased. The more of readers and writers 25—Am wh ship C. W. Morgan, Hamilton, frm Lahaina, I lay off and on. become acquainted with these Hawaiian missionaries, days Diego, 15 from San Clark, 25—Aro wh ship Ocean, RtssKLl—ln Honolulu, April 12, Tommy H., son of Thomas 1250 wh this season. N. aisl Klisa C. Kussell, aged 21 mouths and 17 days. (New the more I esteem them as men and Christians, and 26—Am wh ship Fabius, Smith, from Hilo, 400 brls wh Bedford and Vineyard papers please copy.] the more I am convinced of their efficiency as mistills season—lay off and on. I'batt—ln Marshall, Michigan, on the Bth March atliaa 8 2*—Am wh ship Champion, Worth, fm Hilo, 115 brls sp, wire of Hon. Abner Pratt, late Consul to Honolulu. sionaries. Yours, truly, C. W. Gfiktt. 6 months out—lay off and on. FosTsa —In Honolulu, on VYedueaday afternoon, April 24 13 days from Morning26—Am Mis*, of I : ' Fre-WilOferngs.—Fogratuitous distribution of the Friend, —from Mr. Trask, of Johnson's Island, $5; Capt. Brown, Electia, 86; Mr. A. S. Cooke, 810; and Capt. Kelley, H. Kneeland, 85. For. Hawaiian Missionary Society, and printing books in Marquesan language—from Capt. Kelley, 810. James Dempsey and Richard H. Hyde, will earh find a letter with the editor. Star, Gelett, packet M aruuesas, with 1 ton old cupper, 2500 oocoanuts, and a lot of firewood. 27—Am bark Trieste, Bewail, 121 days from Philadelphia, with 600 tout coal for the L\ S. Naval Storekeeker at this port. 27—Am wh ship HenryKneeland, Kelley, from Hilo, 850 brls this season 29—Am wh ship Corinthian, I*wlt, from Coast of Chile, 200 wh, 1600 bone, season—lay offsod on. VEHSPAOLKNRSED FROM: March 16—At Turtle Bay, ship Levi Bt*vbuck, 400 brli thia Mason ; took freight from the Klectra, and nailed, the ■anic day tor home. lit—Ship Sharon, 400 brls tbii seaaou ; took freight from tbe Pabhii,and left for home, 22—Ship Monteauma, 400 brU thla •eaaoo— traa to le*re In two dayi for home. 22—Ship Europa, Maoter, MO brli tbiiataaon—would ttay there at long at there wt-r*any whale*. Daniel Foster, Eaq., of this city, and forMaiwbll—ln Honolulu, on Friday, Mth Inst., after a protracted illness, William Bdward Louis Maxwell, ared 43 year. The deceased waa born at Table Bay, Cape of Hood Hope, Feb 12,1818, and has been a resident on these Islands Ibr over 2ti years. Maclav—lii Marysville, California, March 8, Erwin Russell only son of Rev. W. J. and Mary A. Maclay, ared 7 years 4 months and 11 days. owsaiv—At the residence of H. R. Macomber, Qreenwater Ranch,Kau, Hawaii, FerdinandBsreearr, native of Long Island N. V., aged 66 years. n_r Uregoo pa,sria please copy. CIBFSBTBB and BiLU.liiS—Jan. 90,1801, on board whaleship Thomas Dtokaaoii, of N. B, Lawrence Carpenter, of Troy, Peuu. awl JohnH. Billings, of Toledo, Ohio, teamen, were kilted by falling from the main topsail yard, off Cape Horn, while encaged in reefing sail. Wiso—At the U. S. Hospital, Honolulu, April 3d, Mr. Leonant H. Wlog,age 41 years, of New Bedford, Mnaarhiisiiti His parent* are now residing In that city. Mrs. W. A., wife merly of Warren, H. 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Summer Vacation Ended, and Editorials Morning Star P»per» Mistion Life among the Microneflian Islands The Sailor's Mother MarineJournal Pio». 41 12, 43, 44, 45 46, 47 48 48 THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER 2, 1861. Summer Vacation Ended. Four months ago, when dropping our pen and starting forth Upon a trip to Micronesia, we assured our readers that the prospect was delightful, but we have experienced equal delight in returning and resuming our chaplaincy and editorial duties. Those of our readers who are so inclined, may follow us during our absence, while entirely cut off from all communication with the civilized world. On our return, we find changes and revolutions of a momentous nature, reported in the American and European papers. Just as we left, a vessel arrived bringing the news of the bombardment of Sumpter, by the South Carolinians, but the echo which those guns called forth from twenty millions of the free sons of the North, we did not hear, until our return. In all honesty we can say, that never before were we more proud of our country, as "the land of the free and the home of the brave." Whatever shall be the issue, whether the South is reunited to the North, or an independent nation is established, of this vre are sure, that blows will be struck for freedom, and battles fought for constitutional liberty, which will benefit the down-trodden and enslaved, notof one, but manylands. There is a provi dence in these movements. Those Northern freemen are in the regular line of succession [not secession] from those sturdy veteran warriors of the 16th and 17th centuries in old England, whose toils and perils culminated in elevating William and Mary to the British throne. They are the grandchildren of sires who fought at Concord, Bunker Hill and Yorktown. We have no fears regarding the final result. It is a cheering and animating fact, stated by President Lincoln in his Message to Congress, on the 4th of July, that while " large numbers of those in the army and navy who have been favored with offices, have resigned and proved false to the hand which had pampered them, not one common soldier or common sailor is known to have deserted his flag." Three cheers for Jack and " the Star Spangled Banner." Our readers will hardly expect us to report the war news from one mail to another. Our limits will not allow us, if so inclined. We shall, however, endeavor to keep along in the even tenor of our way, ever aiming to show our sympathy for and encourage whatsoever things are true, whatsoever "things are honest, whatsoever things are just,, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report." We bespeak for the communication of the Key. H. Bingham, jr., found in another part of ourcolumns, a special reading. It presents a graphic sketch of the labors, toils and perils, attending the missionary work among the Micronesian Islands. Having so recently visited those portions of the Pacific therein described, we can bear our testimony to the truthfulness of the description. At the time of our visit, the Star of Peace was carefully hauled up on the shore and housed. We think our sailor-readers will be interested in MrBingham's nautical skill in managing a sail-boat in an open sea, driven before a stiff breeze, or reefing in a gale, standing by the halyards in a squall, or managing in a chop-sea," in clearing a lee-shore, or steering through a heavy surf. " Strangers' Friend Society.—Next week Thursday, Sept sth, this Society will convene at the residence of J. W. Austin, in Nuuanu Valley. 41 \m Stom, m. n. Persons having books, pamphlets, newspapers, ice., which they are willing to furnish for gratuitous distribution among seamen, will please forward the same as early as possible to the Depository, at the Sailor's Home. Files of Pictorial newspapers, are specially sought for. These papers are desirable for the Reading Room, as well as for distribution. We would gratefully acknowledge the receipt,of a box of books from Mr. Dwight, of Molokai. We rejoice that the Morning Star was enabled to make so short a trip, mas much as it enables us to be at our post in season for the fall shipping. We wish to assure our seafaring friends, that, on our part, we hope to render efficient for usefulness, the "Home," the "Bethel," the Friend, the " Depository," the " Reading Room," and such other means as have been devised for the welfare of seamen visiting the port of Honolulu. The beautiful lines on our last page, entitled " The Sailor's Mother," were written, we are happy to learn, by our young friend, Mr. William F. Snow, who has just graduated at Cambridge University, Mass., with distinguished honors. His name was announced in the newspapers, as the Odist of the graduating class of 1861. He is designing to pursue a course of theological study at Andover. The Friend will be issued semimonthly during the remainder of the year, appearing on the Ist and 15th of each month. By this arrangement, our subscribers will be furnished the full complement of twelve numbers, during the year, and thereby there will be a compensation for the omission of the numbers for Juno, July and August. The Rev. J. C. Fletcher, late Seamen's chaplain at Rio Janeiro, and author of the work " Brazil and the Brazilians," has been appointed Secretary of Legation at the Court of Brazil, where J. Watson Webb, editor of Cornier and Enquirer, has <jone as Minister Plenipotentiary. �THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, 42 1861. mostrefreshing to our jaded spirits. We longed for rest and mental repose ; the idea of enjoying rest and repose amid the unvisited scenes of Micronesia, served to gild the future with dreamy fancies which we feared could not be realized. In imagination, we pictured many a pleasant day's sail along the shores of islands decked in the rich and gorgeous drapery of the tropics, and over lagoons where in rare and beautiful form. " Life, Is of stone." sporting amid those bowers Papers: SMotrnairg We anticipated much of the purest enjoyment from the friendly greeting and familiar converse with the missionary brethren. Disappointment has not been our lot. The participation has been more than was the anticipation. The bright fancies of the imagination have been realized. If now our descriptions of the Micronesian Islands appear tame and common place, the reason will be that our pen has failed to give full expression to our ideas, and experiences, for we have sten enough, and experienced enough to fill volumes with far more entertaining sketches than we are able to produce. But we hope not altogether to fail in our attempts, inasmuch as we merely propose to sketch " glimpses and glances at the sights, scenes and people of Micronesia." Gland impses SIGHTS,PEOPLE atthe Glances SCENSES and of MICRONESIA: GelStC. "Mor ,g by W. aenr.itn"M aster. Sketchedduri and Seen theEdi Fiftothnrg, the ofthe Trif I. PREFATORY. A raw glimpses and glances with an observing pair of eyes, will afford a better idea of a place and people than books of travels and voyages written by the most graphic pen. All are not inclined to journey abroad, or if inclined, do not enjoy the privilege of going, hence they must obtain their knowledge of foreign lands, by reading or conversation with those who have seen those lands and communities beyond the seas. Having enjoyed a favorable opportunity for cruising among the islands of Micronesia and catching " glimpses and glances at the sights, scenes and people " of that remote and unfrequented region upon our globe, we propose furnishing our readers with a series of descriptive sketches, or rather extracts from " our log," while on board the Morning Star, during her fifth and last trip to the westward. The nature of our cruise would not allow time for deep research into the origin of the inhabitants, or for historical investigations, although we have not neglected to peruse such publications as relate to those parts of the Pacific, including volumes of former voyages, the journals of missionaries, and books of natural science. We have read with profit that portion of the U. S. Exploring Expedition, by Lieut. Wilkes, relating to the Gilbert or Kingsmill Islands, the voyages of the renowned Kotzebue, to the Radack Chain of the Marshall Islands, and several other works relating to Micronesia; also Darwin's Voyage of a Naturalist, and Maury's Physical Geography of the Sea. The most readable and reliable sources of information are the Morning Star, or History of the Children's Missionary Vessel, by Mrs. Jane S. Warren, of Boston, and the Lectures of Rev. L. H. Gulick, M. D., published in the Polynesian. We began, however, to treasure up stores of knowledge respecting Micronesia, many years ago, as we sat in our sanctum, and conversed with shipmasters and sailors, who had visited those comparatively unknown regions. We were accustomed to do this long before the establishment of the Micronesian Mission. Since the mission was commenced, is. 1862, we have maintained a frequent correspondence with all the missionaries, having been permitted the privilege of a personal acquaintance with them, while they were en rauie from the United States to their distant and lonely stations upon Kusaie, Ponapi, Apaiang and Ebon. It has long been our cherished desire to visit them, and behold the changes there in progress. Circumstances have not allowed us to carry out this desire until the sailing of the Morning Star upon her last trip, bound thither with the annual supplies for the mission-families. While making our preparations to leave, the Hawaiian Missionary Society conferred upon us the honor of acting as their Delegate. When starting upon our cruise, the prospect of a change of scene, and rest from the long continued pressure of professional duties, was 11. CRUISE. Leaving Honolulu, Saturday May 11th, at one o'clock P. M., the Morning Star pursued a southwesterly course, running before the northeast trade winds. On crossing the meridian, we changed our Sabbath to correspond with that of the missionaries of Micronesia. No incident of importance occurred during our passage to Apaiang, or Charlotte Island, one of the Gilbert or Kingsmill Islands, lying in 2 ° North latitude and 173 East longitude. We reached the island, Monday morning, May 26th, fifteen days after sailing from Honolulu. We were greeted with a most cordial welcome from the Rev. Mr. Bingham, before our vessel came to anchor in the smooth waters of the lagoon of Apaiang, for this island is one of the numerous coral islands, OUTLINE OF OUR ° forming the Gilbert Group. We remained at anchor for three days at Apaiang, when we started for the neighboring Island of Tarawa, taking with us Mr. and Mrs. Bingham, as passengers, who proposed to visit their missionary associates, Messrs. Mahoe and Haina, on Tarawa. One day's sail brought us to a safe anchorage in the lagoon of Tarawa. Finding the mission families in health, and usefully occupied, we spent three days, including a Sabbath, at this station, when we squared away for the Marshall Islands, touching on our passage to leave Mr. and Mrs. Bingham at their island-home. Running in a northwesterly direction, after a quick passage of only two days, we reached Boston or Covell's Island, as it is known upon the charts of navigators, but now called Ebon by the missionaries, who have followed the native authority. This island lies 4 ° 39 N., and 168 ° 50 E. At this island we spent four days including a Sabbath—when we sailed for Strong's Island, Ualan, or Kusaie, lying in 5 ° 19 N., and 163 ° E. L. Having light winds we were six days making the passage, hence did not land on that Island, Strong's island, we were until early Sabbath morning, June 15. On weather-bound for five days, being unable to communicate with our vessel, which was lying "off and on." Having landed our supplies, and leaving the mission family of Mr. Snow, in health, we sailed for Ascension, or Ponapi, lying in 6 ° 48 N., and 158 ° 19 E. We entered what is calledofthe Middle Harbor, Kiti and Shalong. lying midway between the two Mission Stations Having spent eleven days there, at anchor, and visiting various localities upon the island, we started upon our home-passage, which we made in just forty days, having been compelled by adverse winds to run as far north as the thirty-sixth degree of latitude. During our homeward passage, we experienced a severe gale on the 22dof July, in Latitude 34° 30°, and Longitude 166° E. The vessel was " bove to " about eighteen hours. The gale was most severe between 10 and 12 o'clock at night, when very serious fears were entertained for our safety. Our danger was imminent. At the nearest land, perhaps nearer time we were a thousand miles from the Japan than any other habitable part of the globe. By the merciful interposition of God, we were finally permitted to conclude our voyage �THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, 1 8 C 1 . 43 practices are strikingly at variance and dissimilar to what is to be found in other parts of Polynesia. It has been asserted by some writers that the system of tabu did not exist among the Gilbert Islanders. Such a statement is remarka15 days. Passage to Apaiang at variance with facts. The tabus of this people are as marked as bly 3 Remain at " " those of other branches of the Polynesian family. Sabbath morning, 1 Tarawa, to Passage while the people were assembling, for public worship in one of " 1, June » 3 Remain nt Tarawa, Mr. Bingham invited the children, who were in " the villages 3 Passage to Ebon, " a house adjoining the council house. They could not enter occupying 4 « Remain at " council, the were undergoing the whitening process, because they while 6 " Passage to Kusaie, it was tabu« Remain at 5 " It was tabu for women to sit down upon the mast of a canoe, when % 2 •' Passage to Ponapi, it lay upon the ground. 11 " Remain at " It"was tabu for boys, whose heads had been shaved, and over whom Honolulu, 40 • Passage to '• certain incantations had been performed, to eat certain parts of the meat of the cocoanut, and also certain kinds of fish. These boy? 93 Total, were required to abstain, supposing it would make them brave in war. During that period, our anchor was dropped six times, twice at ApaiMr. Bingham related an incident connected with one of the council ang, once at Tarawa, once at Ebon, once at Kusaie, and once at Ponapi. houses in Apaiang, showing that certain women had broken tabu by We sailed, in round numbers, eight thousand miles,running as far south as entering it. The house was purified and cleansed, by offerings. 2 ° N., and as far N. as 36 •, and as far west as 168 E. L. thus our cruise forms nearly an oblong parallelogram upon the chart. Deducting twenty-six days that we were lying in port, from ninety-three that COUNCIL HOUSES. we were absent, will leave sixty-seven sailing-days, hence, we averaged of have been styled council houses, forms a most The existence what about 120 miles each sailing-day. Our best day's run was 230 miles, and social organization of society m the striking peculiarity and our poorest three miles, when we were nearly becalmed in our among the inhabitants of thepolitical Gilbert Islands. A council house is to be passage from Ebon to Kusaie. villages upon Apaiang, and We visited three village. in every found and benefit derived the the from The pleasure of our cruise, voyage, seven villages upon Tarawa, and in every village these houses existed. we attribute, in no small degree, to the excellent management of Capt. built after the same general style of house-building among Gelett, the efficiency of his officers, Mr. Mosher and Mr. Johns, and the They are islanders, those larger and more substantial than common promptitude and obedience of the seamen, six of whom were Hawaiians, dwellings. The although uses are various to which these houses are devoted. and the remainder, Gabriel Holmes and William Gelett, were AmeriTarawa called them houses of parliaresiding upon Englishman An cans. Our steward, cabin-boy and cook, are deserving of many thanks. them, perrrlps, house of representment. American would style An On our return passage, the cabin was filled with passengers, including or court houses. When subjects of a political, civil or criminal atives and Mrs. Doane two Mrs. children, Mr. and Mrs. Sturges and daughter, are to be discussed, the people hurry, en masse, to the council Roberts and two children, Mrs. Gelett, Mr. Ashmead, Masters C. Corgett, nature house. When one king would declare war against another, he sumand Edward Damon. mons his subjects to these places. There questions are discussed. The king sits as president of the council. His chiefs and the landholders 111. their minds. He quietly listens until all have finished, when express GILRERT OR KINGSMILL ISLANDERS, MEMBERS OF THE he will make known his opinion, and that decides the question, pro or POLYNESIAN FAMILY. con. No vote is taken. If a crime has been committed, the people assemble at the council Proofs are abundant that the inhabitants of these islands belong house to hear what the king shall decide in regard to the punishment to the same race as those of the Hawaiian, Marquesan, Tahitian and of the criminal. Death is the most common penalty for theft and adulSamoan Islands. In appearance, they most strikingly resemble HaThis is the case when the offender is a man oflow rank; but if tery. waiians. There is evidently a mixture of people coming from differa personage of importance, then he is fined by taking away his lands. ent parts of Polynesia. Some strikingly resemble the Samoans, or The council houses are the hula or dance houses. For this purpose Navigator Islanders. Not only does their appearance, cast of counteare brought into frequent use. Companies of strolling and abanthey nance, form of body, color of hair, eyes, teeth, and other characterwomen traverse the islands, traveling from village to village for doned istics indicate their origin to be the same, but also their language and of "lewd fellows of the baser sort." The dances are entertainment the many of their customs and practices. are attended with those scenes of midnight In conversing with the native missionaries, we asked them, if they performed in the night, and licentiousness, which degrade and debase the and debauchery revelry, found any words which were the same as those used by Hawaiians. present Would that They replied that they did. In a few moments, Kanoa, Mr. Bingham's people. Married women are not allowed to be to their husbands ! same be made with reference might the remark associate in Apaiang, furnished us the following list: It is to be hoped that these council houses will hereafter be devoted English. Hawaiian. Gilbert. to better and holier purposes. Already many of them have been used Fowl, Moa, Moa, as chapels or houses of Divine worship. When the missionaries are Forbid, Kabu, Tabu, upon their tours, and would gather the people to hear the preachingof Woman, Aine, Wahine, the Gospel, the council houses are uniformly the places of resort. We Man, Kanaka, Aomata, attended public worship three times on the Sabbath spent upon Tarawa, Canoe, Waa, Wa, and each time the services were there held. On one occasion we Fire, Ahi, entered the village before our companions had arrived. The little chilAi. Red, Ulaula, Uraura, dren led the way to the council house, where the meeting was held. Big Fish, Drua, Ulua, Cocoanut, Ni, Niu. Eye, Maka, Mate. GOVERNMENT OF THE GILBERT ISLANDS. we confident, are This list, might be extended so as to embrace hunEach island of the group is under a separate and independent king. dreds of words. We hope as our missionaries become intimately ac- He is the head'ehief ofthe island, although there are many other chiefs. quainted with the language, that they will devote some attention to The inhsbitants appear to be divided into four classes or grades, viz : this interesting subject. We noticed the natives of Apaiang kindling fire, by rubbing two 2. Chiefs. 3. Landholders, and sticks together, just as we have witnessed Hawaiians do the same thing. 4. Slaves. The natives of Hawaii and Apaiang, carry burdens on a pole in a simThe position of the king is peculiar, for while acknowledged as ilar manner. The more familiarly we become acquainted with this people, the more were we impressed with their striking resemblance to sovereign, yet he receives no tribute or taxes. He rules, in some Hawaiians, although, as we shall show, many of their customs and | respects, with the will of a tyrant or despot, yet in others he appears in safety, reaching Honolulu, Tuesday, August 13th, and having been absent just ninety-three days :— >ailled from Honolulu, May 11 hith. ■ - ■ �THE FRIE N U, SEPTEMBER, 1861. 44 destitute of nil authority. He does not maintain any royal state, or missionaries, that a man should have been put to death for theft, their and informed the king that a severe fine, or some other punishment, keep a guard. The people appear to have but very little respect forservile to and preferable. obsequious means that approaching kings, by no demeanor which is exacted by the ruling sovereign in some other parts VII. of Polynesia. authority in their respective villages, and WHAT ARK THE PROSPECTS OF THE MISSION UPON THE GILBERT ISLANDS? The Landholders—Comprise the great body of the | eople. All the land is owned by some one. The long and narrow islands are divided anil sub-divided into sections, the lines running from the lagoon to the ocean outside. They are very tenacious of their lands; a man is esteemed and holds sway according to the amount of land which he possesses, and the number of cocoatiut trees thereon. The Slaves. —Slavery exists in a mild form. The slave is usually a captive taken in war. The master exacts labor. The slave is a domestic servant. The master employs him in collecting cocoanuts, pandanus fruit or fishing. The political affairs of the islands are far from being in a settled state. Wars are frequent. The people upon one island—as, for example, the people upon Tarawa—are ever ready to wage war with those upon Apaiang. So the chiefs are ever ready to plot for the overthrow of the kin<r. So far as we were able to judge of the present political affairs of the°group, they very much resemble the condition of things on the Sandwich Islands previous to the conquest by Kamehameha I. It would doubtless now prove an incalculable blessing if the whole group was placed under some powerful dynasty. We answer unhesitatingly in that good old Saxon word, good. A good beginning has been made. There has a most favorable impression gone abroad. The Rev. Mr. Bingham, assisted by Hawaiian Missionaries, has been laboring for years upon Apaiang. We will now endeavor to state what they have accomplished. They have acquired a correct knowledge of the language. Small portions of the New Testament have been printed in that tongue. Mr. Bingham hopes to have ready for the press at the end of another year, the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and the Book of Acts. A small collection of hymns has also been printed. Some of these are original, and were written by Mr. and Mrs. 8., while others are translations of several English hymns, familiar to all, viz: The' Chiefs—Exercise among their owu people. VI. ROYAL FAMILY OF TARAWA. Tentebau is really the sovereign of this island, although his grandson, Tekourabi, is the acting king. Tentebau is a very old man, probably between eighty and ninety years of age. He has a very numerous progeny. He has severrchildren, (including five sons and two. daughters,) twenty-three grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Should the old man live many more years, at the average increase upon Tarawa, his descendants will become very numerous. His family is married and intermarried in every village. The old man has been a famous warrior. His body now bears the scars and marks of many a fierce encounter with his enemies. He says that he has been engaged in nineteen battles. The expression of his countenance very much resembles the portrait of Kamehameha 1., hanging in the palace at Honolulu. Teniaberanau, the son of the old king, would naturally be the reigning sovereign, but inconsequence of his total blindness, he has resigned in favor of his son Tekourabi, mentioned below. This is a singular state of things. One person too old to rule, and another willing to resign because totally blind. This blindness is the result of a wound received in battle. Tekourabi, the ruling king, is about thirty years of age. In personal appearance, large and fleshy, yet apparently a man of great strength. He has but one wife, and several children. In his habits and manner of life, he is a thorough Tarawan, giving himself up to pleasure and the rollicking habits of a "fast man," yet he is a stern ruler when he takes hold of the reins of government; the life of a subject is of but small account at such times. The following instance indicates the manner of administering justice in Tarawa. When Mahoe and Haina were stationed there nine months ago, the king promised his protection. The missionaries suffered from thieves. The king warned the people to beware, but a theft was again committed. The thief was detected, and the king, with his own hand, put the man to death—much to the regret of the missionaries, but without their knowledge. This summary method has put a stop to all annoyances of this kind, so that now the missionaries are living in the utmost personal security. Should any of our readers be disposed to censure the penal code as administered by the king of Tarawa, let it be borne in mind that not a century has passed away since an English Judge declared, " If you imprison at home, the criminal is soon thrown back upon you, hardened in guilt. If you transport, you corrupt infant societies, you sow the seeds of atrocious crimes over the habitable globe. There is no regenerating a felon in this life. And, for his own sake, as well as for the sake of society, I think it better to hang." Those were days when the English penal code made deer-killing, sheep-stealing, cattle-maiming and treedestroying, capital crimes. It was our pleasure to see four generations of the royal Jami,l y of Tarawa present at divine service on the morning of the Sabbath, June 1,when the Rev. Mr- Bingham improved the occasion to speak of the sorrow of the From Greenland's Icy Mountains," " There happy land," &c. " I love istoasteal awhile away," &c. " &c. Some primary reading books, have also been prepared. At the station, Mrs. B. and the wife of Kanoa, have each been engaged in teaching a week-day school. Twenty-four pupils have been taught to read, and received much elementary instruction in geography, and other useful branches. It was our privilege to attend an examination of these pupils. The amount of Scriptural knowledge which they had acquired was truly gratifying. Several of Mrs. B.s pupils would answer questions equal to the advanced classes in the very best Sabbath Schools of Christain lands. It was our privilege to examine her pupils, as well as those taught by Kanoa's wife, and the wives of the Hawaiian Missionaries on Tarawa. Olivia, the wife of Mahoe, on Tarawa, has done herself great credit. Although she has been at that station but nine months, still she has formed a promising class of pupils. It was a pleasant sight to see Olivia, a pupil of Miss Ogden, thus engaged as a most efficient missionary among the poor and degraded people of Tarawa. The wife of Haina, the other missionary, is a most worthy and exemplary Christian woman, faithfully occupied in her appropriate missionary work. No vhere has it ever been our privilege to witness three Hawaiian families (Kanoa's, Haina's and Mahoe's) which were better conducted, or more exemplary. They all have children. We think such families cannot but exert a good salutary influence among a heathen people. Would that every island of the Gilbert Group had such mission families living among them. The work at Mr. Bingham's Station, on Apaiang, has assumed a most interesting aspect. Several give the most gratifying evidence that they are truly converted souls. Two have been baptized. One of these is a remarkable youth, of about sixteen years of age. He has been a member of Mr. B's family about one year, and is actively engaged with Mr. B. in the work of translation. The assistance which he renders is vastly important. After they had collected about two thousand words of the language, Mr. B. offered this young man one dollar a hundred for additional words. He had already gathered about six hundred. In the work of translation he goes over with Mr. 8., word by word of the New Testament. Mrs. B. too lends her aid, and when the translation is completed, then she will prepare a neat and beautiful copy for the press. If there be a sight on earth, which we may suppose would arrest the attention of the Apocalyptic Angel, flying through the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach, it must be that group of translators upon the lone Island of Apaiang. If it were in our power, we should delight to transfer the living picture to the canvas, with the genius and skill of an Italian painter. Among the candidates who are affording pleasing evidences that they will ere long become united with the church of Christ, are the King and Queen of Apaiang. They were both at the Wednesday evening to unite with those prayer-meeting, May 28tn. It wastheour privilege King. At the close of the meetheathen converts in prayer, led by ing, the additional privilege was afforded of uniting in the celebration of the Lord's Supper. Could the friends of missions have been present in that assembly, I think they would have agreed with us in the remark, that a good work had commenced upon Apaiang—that a good beginning had been made among the inhabitants of the Gilbert Islands, and that there was a reasonable prospect that the geod work would progress. We entertain no manner of doubt upon this subject, provided the work of missions is vigorously prosecuted. �THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER,IB9I. VIII. THE REV. MR. BINGHAM'S RETURN TO HONOLULU. On the arrival of the Rev. Mr. Bingham, Jr., at Honolulu, in 1857, several of the chiefs who had long been intimate friends of his father, and mapy others, were anxious that he should remain and occupy the post so long occupied by his honored father. They reminded him, that his father, on the birth of the son, promised them that he should be their teacher. But Mr. Bingham, in consultation with his brethren, decided that it was not expedient for him to turn aside from his purpose to go and preach the gospel in "the regions beyond." In 1860, with the full approbation of the Prudential Committee, and of the Key. Mr. Clark, pastor of the church in Honolulu, whose health and advancing years required that he should be relieved of a part, at least, of the many labors of so important a post, the First Native Church of Honolulu made out a formal call for Mr. Bingham to return and become their pastor. This call wasapproved ofby the Hawaiian Evangelical Association. The call was forwarded by the Morning Star last year, but Mr. Bingham did not see his way clear to accept the call, but intimated that he might do so at a future time, under certain conditions. On the return of the Morning Star this year to his station, although the church did not think best to renew the call formally, yet the pastor of the church informed him that the door was still open, and the call tor his labors was more urgent than last year, referring the whole decision of the case to his own judgment. It is proper to say also, that the subject was again brought to his mind by the Secretary of the American Board in Boston. As we have just remarked, the call was renewed this year, and we were requested to " second " that call. Before consenting to do so, we were rejoiced that the privilege would be allowed us of going upon the ground and viewing the call from a stand-point on heathen, not Christian soil. On our arrival at Apaiang, the subject was very soon made the topic of conversation, and was thoroughly and prayerfully discussed. But while the subject was under consideration, in company with Mr. and Mrs. Bingham, we called upon the King of Apaiang, visiting the church on our way to the council house, where we met his Majesty. Having been introduced, and the object of our visit to Micronesia stated, with Mr. Bingham as interpreter, we conversed awhile respecting Capt. Handy, bark Belle, and other topics; at length the subject of Mr. Bingham's removal to Honolulu, was taken up. We informed the King that the people of Honolulu had sent a request for Mr. and Mrs. Bingham to return to Honolulu, and we stated also the nature of the call. We then asked him what was his " thought upon the subject." After a moment's silence, with a countenance expressive of perplexity and concern, he replied, "If Bingham goes to Honolulu, who will be our friend ?" In the course of our conversation, he very soon repeated the same remark, "If Bingham goes to Honolulu, who will be our friend ?" This suggestive view of the subject led us to be very cautious how we endeavored to persuade a missionary to leave his field, and return to preach in a Christian land. I remarked, however, to the King, " Suppose Mr. Bingham goes, and Dr. Gulick is sent to take his place." He replied that " that might do." While this conversation was going forward, a group of natives gathered around and silently listened to what was said. We were much impressed with the question of an old native woman, evidently one of the common people. She asked, Have you no missionary " ?" We could not reply at Oahu, that you came to take ours away that Oahu was destitute of missionaries. We returned from that interview firmly resolved that Mr. Bingham should not be induced to leave for Oahu through any solicitation on our part. We were not prepared to say, that duty might not call him away from Apaiang, but we did see that he occupied a position of influence, usefulness and importance, second to no other within the range of our knowledge. We saw, moreover, that a missionary and his wife, who have acquired a heathen language, and are usefully engaged in their work, are too valuable servants to be removed from their station, unless for the most important considerations, and under the pressure of the most weighty calls. It now remained for Mr. Bingham to return a definite answer to the call from the First Church in Honolulu. He subsequently gave us to understand, that he had decided to accept the call, and enter upon his duties next year, provided the following conditions were complied with, viz: First—The Rev. Dr. Gulick, or some other suitable missionary, be sent to take his place. Secondly—His honored father should return to Honolulu, and Thirdly —His removal should not take place until the close of an- 45 other year's misssonary's labors, when he would have the gospels ready for publication, and other work accomplished. In conclusion, we would add, that throughout the protracted correspondence upon this subject, the removal of Mr. and Mrs. Bingham will not be accomplished through any self-seeking on their part, for we are fully confident that both of them would now prefer living and laboring at Apaiang, rather than in Honolulu. IX. SEA-SICK POETRY. Kind reader, you may have perused what scholars denominate lyric, tragic, epic and doggerel poetry, but we doubt whether any specimens of sea-sick poetry ever fell under your observation. During our homeward passage from Micronesia, two of our lady passengers were sadly afflicted with sea-sickness. Their cases were desperate! Not even Jayne's medicines could effect a cure! Perhaps there is no sovereign cure for sea-sickness but that recommended by Punch, who prescribes for sea-sick invalids, " not to go to sea!" We ought not to omit mentioning the fact, that the "Ode" was suggested by a dream, in which the half-conscious sleeper fancied herself endeavoring to indite a poetic effusion to "an old sail." She awoke, exclaiming: " Oh lend me your wings! old sail"— When her suffering comrade caught the inspiration, and penned the ode, to which a reply was returned on the following day. Ode to an Old Sail. Oh lend me your wings, Old Sail! And quickly I'll hasten away From the chilling breath of this eastern gale. To the fields of new mown hay. Oh lend me your wings, Old Sail! For here no ease I find— Old sea-sickness, monster grim and pale, Seeks all my powers to bind. Oh lend me your wings, Old Sail! I'm weary of lingering here— My usual sources of comfort fail, I'm dismal, sad and drear. Oh lend me your wings Old Sail! And adieu I'll quickly say, To my suffering comrade, wan and pale, And hasten gladly away. Morning Star, July 30, 1851. Reply of the '< S s. Old Sail." Do you ask for the wing of at) old rent sail, To bear you far hence away To the land where your nights may be free from pain, Nor sickness o'er burden the day ? When the Morning Star saw her natal day, My canvas was bright and new, And I hastened her on 'neath the favoring gale, O'er the waves of old ocean blue. Now I lie on the deck but a shattered thing, And to hear my doom I stay, While with pity I gaze on the sea-eick ones, 1 gladly would speed on their way. Though furled are my pinions and never agai May be spread to the breeze or the gale, With hearty good will, I will render my aid To strengthen some other weak sail. So ye who are weary and worn with your voyage, And feel that your life is but vain, May strengthen a comrade and bid her look up, And hope still the haven to gain. When the storm-king in vengeance shall ride o'er the main And wild waves threaten swift to devour, When the masts, spars and sails and the plank 'neath your feet, You are fearing may leave you each hour, Look beyond, where no cloud overshadows the day, Where no surges or tempests shall roar, And lean on His bosom who giveth thee rest, When life's weary voyage shall be o'er. G ttMorning Star, July 31, 1861. rro oohtoio.b •« , �.HEFRIKNU, SEPTEMBER, 46 Missionary Life Among the Micronesian Islands. Aloof from the Civilized World Removal to Honolulu—Cocoanut Oil T, ode—Boat Alfrti— The Star of Peace" Dangerous Navigation Squall Land upon a -Coral Island Enter the Lagoon Preaching —.Return home to Banner Cottage Spoke Bark Belle Arrival of the — " —— — Morning Star. — — — . — Cornell," Arauso, I " Basset Kixgshll Is., April 19.1M1. i : Her. 8. C. DaMOH :— My Dear Brother Man/ months ire passing and do letters from jour Island world. You too may lay the same respecting tbe Klngamill Islands. We shall,however, toon begin too look for tbe Morning Star. The Waiatua, Capt. Liu, direct from Honolulu tor the Kingamill Itland«, touched tt Tarawa, Feb. 4th, bat brought not one line from any of our friends. Probably tbe commanderdid not Inform our good Chaplain when he ex. peeled to tall. By this reeael we learned of your great Ion, the death of Dr. Annitrong. We mourn with you. Who will take hla place in the reaponaiMe poet to well filled by him I Who of ut will next be taken r We hare a few particulars respecting the increase of interest in rellgioua things among the native* of Honolulu. Surely it waa not necessary for me to leave my poet here to enter upon that to which I Indeed received a cordial Invitation, and yon will all veiy likely think at the next meeting of your Kvangellcal Association that I am better where I am, than In your mldit. I trutt I hold myself in nadinesa to labor any where in the great vineyard, accenting at the Masterihall call me. Of course I naturally feel deelrons of knowing hew my deciaion atruck the good people at tbe raudwtch Ialandl. I hope you will be free to express your opinion. But what can I tell you of interest respecting the great work to which you are called, and Into which you nobly enter with to much teal—thesalvation of the poor tailors. Since the departure of the Morning Star, tbe veaaelaof Capt Falrclough and Randell alone have anchored at our island. With numbers of thete crews, I have converted personally on tht subject of their touls' salvation. Capt. Randell ttlll gives pleating and increasing evidence of a deter .nlnation to find the pearl of great price. At a recent vltit to Apaiang, he again showed bit kindness to ut by a present ofM> eovereigns. He now purposes dissolving partnership with Caput. Smithand falrclough after the present year, and looks forward to a lire somewhat similar, I may, any, to thatof Paul's, the making known the gospel to the Klngsmill Islanders at bis own expense. Ha proposes to leave off trading in tobacco, at be bat also left off amoking It, and to aell useful article* to tbe people of this group, while he is desirous of doing good to those from whom he hat acquired his property, which now probably exceeds $'26,000. Hebaa two children now at school in Sydney. Ht remarked, not long ago, that if our society should be pushed to an emergency, if tt were required, he would offer to take charge of the Morning Star gratis. I hope to accompany him to I'itt't Island before many months, and improve my opportunity for preaching Christ in tbe villages of that benighted island. Could I spend aa boar with you in that pleasant study of youre, where we have tat together, It would give me pleasure to narrate some of the particulars of our Drat miteionary fears to the itlands of Maima and Mmrakti ; to tell you how I have been employed the part winter | and what Godis doing to encourage our hearts at present. But writing is slow work, audi eyesight with me quite limited,hence pardon brevity. I believe 1 have already mentioned to you my first tour through Tarawa, which island I visited with Mr. Mahoe in Oct. ltW, In a small boat, tbe Alfred, I named after one of the donors, Capt. Alfred Coffin of the Roteoe. The other doner was Capt. While, of the Jotrfh Butter, now dead. In going, we were towed by a great war-canoe ; in returning, we bat not without relying, I I ratted to our own tailing qualities, see*, upon an Almighty arm. The ravages to Maiana sad Marekei we did not deem it right to risk in so small a boat. We were therefore made glad by the arrival of a large turf-boat from the Morning star last year, which I nasi bean led to order, from the reception of $90 from Capt. Moore and his company. la this beat our good Capt Gelett tookmuch interest, and rtsslwtd an very important aatiatanee in rigging bar. while at lb* Ktagamlll Islands last fall. She was not however "ready tor ata" when the Morning Star loftier Honolulu, Sept 12, and having returned to our homesafter the looaHrin of Mahoe sod Haina, with their famine*,upon Tarawa, I was busily srsgagsm ape* her until the 10th of October. Perhaps voe may wonder why I waa ao long engaged upon ao small a craft, mad* to ordav,tarnished with mast, tail and oars, previous to her arrival i but bear In mind that I was neither a unshsslniitl boat-builder, carptnter, cooper, compasstaaksr, painter,rigger, chest-maker, ohart-ataker or chronometer-rater. If thee It waa necessary for me to put my hand hs the Irwinefail thee* artiootrs,s want of experience alight results sway days tor that which weald make no great show. Cogs. Oossnhad shagged the raritsai! into a regular tore-sndaft sail, with gag and halyards, enlarged It and added a Jib lusassil Cspt. Bandell's oarpanler had in part rigged a JJshhawa srassess a. The work by Copt. O. I could not Improve. The Mssr Job I Improved sad completed. I riveted an extra thwart tor the mast to the gunwales, at Capt. O.s suggostlsa | assde a chest tor toss, clothing, medicines, tanteru. west, cherts, pocket stove frsst Mr. Sherman Peck Co., so fitted as sat to interfere with rowing. In the stem locker, I contrived adjustments tor chronometer, (kindly loaned by Capt. Barslell.) quadrant, and Bowditch Navigator, also lock and key tor locker, rigged a pocket compass into s boat compass t engraved a short of a portion of Micronesia on a plate of ainc, to guardagainst accident from wet -, reduced two halfbarrel kegs to sight or nine gallon kegs, to be stowed under the thwarts, which with a still smaller container were locontsin our watertor the voyage ; arranged storage for rolls of preserved pandanus fruit, old cocoa-nuts, snd s 2 gsl. demijohn of rice; contrived arrangements for state-room or berth, the covering being s species of home-made tarpaulin," the stanchions capable of assy removal, snd of being set up on either aids of the center-board, light movable plank forming the floor; fitted permanent boards to gunwales to diminish therisk of swamping by sudden flaws, but so arranged as not to interfere materially with rowlocks snd rowing ; painted where pslnt was necessary ; fitted snd added many little things which were necessary, but might weary your patience to read. On the 9th considered my work ss done, took In ballast, someM0lbs of pig-iron, tome 200 Ins. in sand bags ; took on hoard freight for the missionary Mahoe, halfbbl. beef, half bhl. flour,half bbl. sugar, one or two boxes ; took In wster, provisions and clothing, for voyage to Maiana, distant some 60 or SO miles, finishing on the morning of Wednesday, the 10th, whst wss not dons the eveningprevious; bent on sails, set up rigging, ho. The white flag of Peace fluttered st the mast-head. The little missionary hand assembled on the beach, snd sang, in * " Klngsmill, ws whosesouls are lighted " Shall With wisdom from no high." A prayer was then offered to our Heavenly rather, for the protection of those about to embark on a voyage not ao safe as might have been made in the Morning Star, and also for those who remained. Kahow and her children, with Kanoa's brother,Kaaoa, Mrs. Bingham and my self, with s crew of three natives, then embarked) the Star of Peace, spread her white wings; the anchor was weighed, and this miniature missionary-ship boomed forth with news of peace, good will to men for Maiana. We crossed the lagoon some eight miles,and entering the great Pacific, found the current too strong and wind too muchahead, to make it expedient to cross the ocean channel that day, and putting back, passed the night st the southern extremity of our hlsnd. We aeaumed our voyage the next day. While In mid-channel, sail ho was shouted, snd sore enough a vessel, under therays of the rising tun, wss bearing down towards as. Wondering why a vessel should be coming from such s qusrtsr, we awaited her arrival—perhaps she waa Just from Oahu. On she rssts s ship ! —s real skip I—l mean one with three masts—a great wonder for this part of the world; for I had seen only one other, since my arrival here in 1847. I hailed her—the James Shepherd, ofLondon, 70 days from ruehaafu, bound Is Sydney, witha cargo of tea, hsd experienced three typhoons—topgallantmasts carried away—was short of provisions. Wishing to hear the newt, I filled away, and with no difficulty, kept company with our great companion, who had topsail aawdttigeiil est. " Plenty ofwar in China—Emperor says if Allies withanything. they mutt come and knock down the waits of Patio." No American news. I tell the Captain the character of sty craft, and of her provision for a monthat sea—chronometer, 4c, on board. He exclaims, "What! in that boot •"-" thinks ha would be a happier man if in my place " We wish Mas watt, and brace up for Tarawa We reached our friends at Tapiang, on Tarawa, about sundown. Leaving Mrs. B. with them, ws proceeded sa oar way for Maiana the next noon. Anchored outside the southern roof on Tarawa for the night, and It falling casta the nest morning. there being little current, our crew desired to row stains, distance same twenty miles. The tops of the ooosanat tress sa Msisns were not seen until past noon, whan those of Tarawa were just disappearing. We came to anchorafter dark la the open roadstead; were roused snoot t A. M. by a heat kindly sent off to our assistance by a Mr. rred. riahcr, agent tor Mr. Malcolm, of Sydney. Although the hours of Habbalh had arrived, ws were glad to bs piloted over the roof, there being no channel,because we deemedit unsafe tor aa open hoot, with rope cable, to lie where we might at any hoar toss oar sarbor of ias iing sharprocks. We spent few days In making the tsar the island. It a smaller than Apaiang,but cants Ins probably about the tame population—say WOO. Ws addressed over taw thousand of the people In the coons of the tour. The old king, Tengkarotu,received us very kindly, and waa desirous that we should remain permanently among them. Ws learned that he " " 1861. had even already selected a site for missionaries, near a cocoa- nut tree, which st ths height of tome twelve feet divides into two branches, and theserunning up nearly parallel forabout as many more feet, terminate in theusual graceful fronds. I hare neither Men nor heard of s similar Instance. Among the famous personages of this Island, perhaps no one it more to than Torabangakl, an old priest of Tabuariki, lbs principal deity of the Klngsmill Islands. His fame Is so great, sod hit miraculous power is so fully believed, in that we were repeatedly warned by many on Apaiang not to visit Matana, as be would prove our destruction. We however held a pleasant interview with him, snd sought to teach him of ths one Great God and Bis Son Jesus Christ. I seem to here stood in more danger from a native of Apaiang, with whose face I was familiar, than from him. On theafternoon of Wednesday, ss I wss about to return to Mr. Fisher's, after having preached in the last village, a man and his wifehad taken seats in my boat, as passengers, without either of them having asked me. (I knew, however, from others, that they were desirousof going.) Not deeming it prudent to put to sea with so large a number, I declined taking them. He refused to disembark, told me I must throw him overboard st sea If I would get rid of him, and threatened vengeance on my boat. I stood collected, but decided. Suddenly lie leaned from the boat, and with the fury of a madman, sprang for an oar. Ke was instantly seised by several natives of Maiana, whilewith fearful rage he struggled to rush upon roe or my boat. The people bade me shove off to escape fromhim, which we were not slow to do, being however deserted by one of our crew, whorefused to return unless the man and his wife could accompany us. After a few moments' reflection, not knowing whst injury he might Inflict upon me or mine whenever he shouldreturn to Apaiang, I thoughtit best to take him as far as Tarawa, whence he could easily return to Apaiang. Having somewhat cooled down from his rage, he utterlyrefused to have anything to do with us, snd we went on our way, anchoring under Mr. Fisher's place for the night. That evening our deserter returned tous, bringing Joy to mj heart, as he was one of our best oarsmen. The next morning, hsving partaken of a breakfast prepared before light, through thekindneas of Mr. F., we setsail for Tarawa. In crossing ths reef, we ran upon a sunken fish-wall, and narrowly escaped being stove. The wind soon hauling more to the north of X., our course being N., and experiencing a current, we put hack. About 10 A. M., it again changed to the south of X., and we again started, heading two points to the windwardofour course. When we sighted Betio, the S.W. extremity of Tarawa,it bore straight ahead, about due north. We soon perceived thst the current wss running fearfully, and at sundown it was just visible when standing In the boat, distant some 10 miles due east; the wind hsving died away, we furled our sailsand took to our oars. Theshort and chop tea" rendered rowing very laborious snd progress slow. It was a solemn hour. Never was then s more fearful hour with me on board the Morning Star. No land to leeward for more than 200 miles ; we were in ths same place where Mr. Huntley went adrift, the account of whose sufferings st sea for one month, In an open bout, you published in the Friend. We hsd Indeed provisions for s month, but I knew that of timet no skip could beat up against our westerly current. When ths Af. S. visited us in September, 18H, the attempted It between Apaiang snd Tarawa, but gays it up and stood offas farnorth as Makin, distant 70 miles, to escape from the current,and did not reach us for a week after. What were we to do' Mow ww in a boat attempt a similar voyage before ws ooukl again roach the dear ones I hod told Mrs. B. of our dangers snd any delay in our arrival would he of course a period of Intense suspense. If my chronometer kept correct, I did not much fearbat that we should probably reach our destination. la case we failedof getting to windward, there was Ibon 300 Biles leeward, and then Strong's Island 3*o miles mors. We at toast booed to roach one of these. I think I hit willing to trust theBlessed Master, whohat promised to be with Bis disciples even onto ths end of ths world. Ws had been with His ofibref salvation to the perishing heathen of Maiana. He knew whatwss best fix as. Jaw) as darkness was sot at setting m upon at, I thought I saw the UM tops as I satat lot beta, an thslocker. I did not stop then to light say lantern,bat, watching sty little compass (woo* I had spent a day la rigging.) by ths light of the setting mooa, I swsred a N.B. course to ret in under the lee of Tarawa n* possible. Ws rowed tor two or three hours, when the wind freshened from the eastward, allowing us to head a little to the east of N Oh how joy quickened In my bosom ! We took in oar oars, made all sail, rested oar weary men, and dashed on. About 10 we sxpsrwaosd a slight squall, when the wind suddealy shifted to N.M.8.. that allowing as to bead a en theport task. Wat I ever mere thankful to my Heavenly Father 1 We ran tor s short time under rsofed swkwell; soon shook oat the reef, and with a buss breesedssked an till midnight, when a aght ahead was aaaounotd, which sent a thrill of Joy at least to thehearts of Konoa and myself. About half-past 12we let go oar aimer oaths groat sunken reef whichbounds the western test of the Tarawa lagoon. Hers we lay until morning, act daringto venture among the rocks and shoalsof ths lagoon until daylight We found ourselves some three miles to the north of " �47 THE FRIEND. SEPTEMBER, 1861* B«tio. Ban ws stopped to preach, and then beating up tbt lagoon, tM-ta -bs dear oqm at Tapiangshortly after nooo, Oct. 19, by whom ire were cordially welcomed—<Mri. B.'a twentysixth birth-day). We returned to Apaiang on the 23d. Many prophecies had been uttered thai we would never return, bat oar Heavenly Father kindly eared for us. Marakei Hill remained to be visited, being one of the four which I rege.nl as especially belonging to my pariih. Bat this lice some 20 miles to the windward of us. The Star of Peace was regarded by Capt. Gelett aa very superior in working to windward, bat this terrible current was a great obstacle in our way. Favored with aslant of wind from the southward, on the Ist of November, we made theattempt, but could only hold our own against it, and were glad toreturn. It was with joy, therefore, that we decided, on themorning of the 14th of November, to avail ourselves of thewinds blowing from the westward— arare occurrence. With all possible baste, we launched the S. of Pot put in ballast, food, water, Ac, rigged mast and bent on sails,and, bidding good-bye to our loved ones, Kanoa and myself, accompaniedby three natives, (one a native of Marakei,) set sail about 10 A. M. Oar route by water was probably over 36 miles. After fairly clearing the lagoonand island, we experienced a terrible squall, but without injury. About 3P.M. we raised the cocoaout trees on Marakei, bat glanced with anxious eyes to thenorthwest, where a Tory blsck, fearful squall was coming on with ths speed of the winds. What dark, tempestracked clouds were those which were soon to buret upon un, deluging us with their contents ! Out on the boundless sea, anxious to reach a strange island, having no ship-channel,before night, I kept on sail to the last moment, bidding one of the men to stand by the halyards, to let go at an instant's notice. I could venture no longer. We took in and furled sails, and had * hardly seated ourselves, when the tempest burst upon us with tremendous lory. The force of the blast continued longer than the noon squall, but as soon as It had abated sufficiently, we reefed our mainsail,and hoisting It up a little, pushed on. The sea was beginning to run wildly, and the large billows raised their white crests around us. The Star of Peacehad experienced no such sea ss that. Suddenly atowering wave, yawning above us, burst upon us, drenching us from stem to stern. Blinded by the spray for the moment, I hardly knew our tats. Thanks to our Heavenly Father, the boat, though thrown like an egg-shell, still danced on. Frightened laces turned inquiringly toward me. Their largest canoes would probably live in no such sea. Again we were struck by a sea, but leas severely. Trusting and collected, I steered on our way, thus, I believe, in■piring confidence In the timid natives. At sundown, we were up with the island,and deserted by our breese. Hoarse billows broke upon the beach. The native o ithe island, of whom I have spoken, was pussled, and seemed unable to tell us where the boat-channel was, (if to it might be called.) Soon three natives, plunging through thereef, came off to as, two of whom I received on board. The youngest of the three, at my wish, returned. One, I soon found, could speak only in a whisper, and the other was partially drunk. Thut provided with pilots, we pulled round the southwest bend of Marakei, toward the North, for over a mile, and justat dark were off a narrow break in the cocoanut and pandanus trees. This was the so-called boat-channel—a fearful place to enter in the partial darkness, with wild billows dashing their white loam against the rocky shore. I trembled to enter—would not venture myself at ths helm, lest I should not understand the rapid enunciation of the drunken pilot. Putting a trusty man at thehelm, I tookbis oar. For a moment I paused within the influence of the billows, as they began to lift their crests the second previous to breaking. Two large ones past, and we sprang to our oars. In the darkness thepilot had beaded in a little toosoon, andIn order toenter the gap of some thirty feet in width between the rocks, was obliged to slant oar course slightly—a most perilous condition, ss you wellknow for any, even a surf-boat, when landing In a heavy surf. Not accustomed to surf-playing, 1 felt that my peril was great. Providence favored as—a smaller wave took us upon Its crest, and we were hurried through this narrow vortex with the speed of a race-horse, while behind us came dashing on two great billows, as ifeager to devour as. Passing up the channel, we soon found ourselves inside the lagoon, and came to anchor offa little islet, where was a smalU hut. Here we spent the night My body was well nigh weak as water after the perils of the day, and I trust a |Taiefttl heart sent up sincere thanks to our Heavenly lather tor His merciful care over as. The next morning revealed a moat lovely Island, said by the naturalist Dana, to be one of the most beautiful of all coral islands. About 6 miles In length, from Itoß in width, and enclosing a placid lagoon, whose depth is aftscted bat a few inckeebj tide, ths whichis surrounded on all sides by wooded lands, thus unlike all the other Islands of the Klngmlll Group, with fairy like Islets near the shores of the lagoou, some with a few cocoanut trees and hats, upon tnem, this island lay spread out on its beauty before us. Inhabited by savages secluded Horn the world, anvkuted by the missionary, the water of lot lagoon now first plowed by a foreign keel, the gospel light for hs first time beamed uponit In four days we preached salvation through Christ In all Hs villages, to over 1000 people Ths King received us kindly and desired us to remain permanently. The people also, as did those of Maiana, entertained as, and many listened with attention, especially among the elderly men of both islands. On each drunkenness wss common. The prostrated bouses which our eyes here and there mil upon, reminded us of the force of that heavy squall. Westerly winds and gales detained us until the 34th of November. Upon putting to sea, we barely escaped destruction, a heavy breaker putting on board asurplus ballast of sosse two or three barrels of salt water. I confess my limbs quivered some, after our escapeinto deep water. Ws were up with Apaiang about 4, P. M., bat did not reach our anchorage in the lagoon, off ■ Banner Cottage," until half past twonext morning. Ths particulars of the voyage, (though of thrilling interest to myself after sunset.) I will not narrate. Perhaps with your pressure of time, you have already heard enoughof the first two voyages, of the missionary packet Star of Peace. Suffice It to say, ws were safely returned to those who had long been looking for their absent ones, and who rejoiced to welcome as home. On the 26th, we started for a vessel which hove aback under the lee of our island, but which filled away before we were probably seen. Thinking it possible thatshe might hare put letters into the hands of the neighbors of those woo were reported as having devoured a portion of a former mall, we pressed on, to secure them from a similar or worse fate. We were rejoiced to receive letters from our good friends on Strong's Island, by the Junior, Capt.Rowley. A line from the Captain informed ut of his intention to cruise for some two months, and was then bound home. The S of P. was hauled up, and I gave myself to the work of translation for the winter. Matthew andJohn may now be regarded as very nearly ready for the press. On the 21st of March, Kanoa and family, with an exception or two, Mrs. B. and myself, visited our friends at Tapiang. We found them all well. Since the beginning of the year,we hare seen much to encourage us in the increase of religious interest among several of those under our more immmediate instruction. May 38.—How little I expected to see yonwith my own eyes, so soon, when I was penning the above lines* I was intending to give you some account of the Lord's doings in our midst but you hare heard with your own ears, and I must close in haste. With much brotherly love, « Hiram BiifGHAJf, J*. J. F. COLBURN, AUCTIONEETI, Kaahumanu street, Honolulu,Oahu. 63-tf C. 11. WETMORE, M. D. CONSULAR PHYSICIAN & SURGEON, To sick American Seamen, sod general practitioner, ___ HILO, HAWAII, S. I. N. B.—Medicine Chests carefully replenished at the HILO DRUG STORE. e-tf S. P. FORD, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Office Kaahumanu street, near Queen. DR. J. MCOTT SMITH, DENTIST. OFFICE, CORKER OF FOOT AND HOTEL STREETS, HONOLULU. H. L H. STANGENWALD, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURCEON, Late New York City Dispensary Physician, member of the Medico Chirurglcal College and of the Pathological Society of New York. Office st Dr. Judd's Drug Store, on Fort Street. Residence in Nuuanu Valley, opposite that of E. 0. Hall, Esq. 225-ly M. OASTLE. DEALERS Queen streets, Makee A Anthon'a Block. manu and Open day and night J. WORTH, TJAVINO established himself in business at Hilo, I I Hawaii, is prepared to furnish ships with Recruits, on favorable terms for Cash, Goods or Bills onthe United States. C. BREWER . .., , * CO., Commission snd shipping Merchants, Honolulu, Oahu, U. 11KKKK TO JaMssHnsstwßLL, Kaq., i Be-to rJOetflß. • * GItSLBS Bsswkr, Esq.,) Msosss. Mcßusr h Msrsill, I Smn rr"*>"»Cess. WolcottBaonas, Btq., ( Msssss. Ws. PnsTtu A Co., Hongkong. Msssiu. Psri.x, Hrssai.i. Co., Manila. iM-tr « I. ALLEN Sc 111 XXII.I. SCCCSfISOSS TO George W. Macy, KAWAIHAB. HAWAII, Will continue the General Merchandise and Shipping bsamsts the shore at port, where they are prepared to furnish ths justly celebrated Kawaihae Potatoes, and such other re> emits ss are required by whale ahips at the shortestnotice, and on the most reasonable terms. 81 Mm NAVIGATION TAUGHT. in all its branches, taught by the Subscriber. The writer likewise begs to intimate that he will give instruction to a limited number of pupils in English reading and grammar. NAVIGATION, geography, writing, arithmetic, &c. Residence, cottage in Kukui street. Honolulu, March 26, 1867. DANIEL SMITH. a. o. a'auis. s. c. [fIcRUER auasiLL. & Ml XI JIM, Commission Merchants AND AUCTIONEERS, AOKNTB OF THE Regular Dispatch lane of Honolulu Packets. H7 All freight arrirlng In transitu for the Sandwich Islands, will hereceived and forwarded by the " Regular Dispatch Une' rasa or comhiskios. 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Cut aad Wrought Nails, Spikes, Brads, rum, Carpenters' Tools of all kinds, Pocket and Sheatk-KaiTes, Marlinapikes, Caulking-Irons and Msnem. aad numerous other articles, for sale at the W. N- LADD. (tf) oweat prices, by GRATUITOUSLT TO SEAMEN. THE FRIEND: A MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO TEMPERANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE, PUBLISHED AND EDITED fir SAMUEL C. DAMwN. ... . TERMS: One copy, per annum, ss Two copies, •'•"..•#) Flwe copies, '* . $2.0* jmk) j'fjO �48 I II X FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, 1861. (From ths Congrtgatloualist. 1 The Sailor's Mother. There ii a room beyond the sea, Far away, • Dearer than all the world to me. mother A there, with silver half, Utters my name in earnest prayer. Every day. Every day. My mother's lot is not one of ease. Far away. No velvet odshion receives her knees ; Vet prays She still that the Saviour will Shield her darling boy from sin and ill, Every day. Phe prays not to one who dwells on high Far away. But to God whose presence is ever nigh. By his gentle word her heart is stirred, And she feels that her prayer is really heard Every day. that prayer for me ! still offer Far away, Tossed about on the raging sea ; •That, whate'er betide, f may still abide Nearer and nearer my Saviour's side O mother — And that, when our earthly lives have flown. Far away, And we shall meet at the great white throne, We both may share forever there The foil reward of your earnest prayer Cambridge. Morning Star Every day. ' Chion Franklin. Papers in SPOHNR.LTFU, . I May 3—Am ARRIVALS* barkentlne Constitution, Foster, 30 days from Teekalet and Port Townsend. Passenger—H H Sawyer. The room Is not in a lordly hall, Far sway, But in a cottage brown and small. Where the sunlight shines in sparkling lines, Through the climbing rose that the porch entwines, ETery day ; MARINE JOURNAL. Pamphlet-form.- Arrangements have been made by theDirectors of the Hawaiian Missionary Society for issuing these pa" pers" in a pamphlet form. So far as possible, it is desirable to meet the expense by the sale of the same. The pamphlet will contain about sixty pages, and be published about the Ist of November. Single copies 26 cents, and $2.00 per doien. Donations.—For gratuitous circulation of the Friend, from Capt. Hutohinson, late Agent for W. H.Webb, at Baker's Island, 910,00; from J. D. Hague, Esq., 910,00, and C. H. Judd, Esq., $10,00. U. a Consulate, Honolulu, $7,60; Capt. Molteno, 910,00, and Capt Wbelden $10,00. For the Home, from Lady Franklin, $10,00. OahuCnAsomceiatlex.r-Tthing will be held at Haula, (Koolau) Tuesday, Sept. 10th. At ths same time and plaos will be held a convention of Foreign and Hawaiian Pastors, belonging to the Island of Oahu. 8. C. Damox, Sec of 0. C. A. Honolulu, Aug. 28,1861. * Information Wanted! Eesoeeoag Mr. jtlonso Peargaf/,belongtn| to Ship Chandler Price. Be will find a letter with the Editor of the Friend. Information It sought by Mr. Wlllett F. Wheston, 26 Stanton street, Brooklyu, L. I. Respecting Paul StsmSsra.ot Sagan, in Silesia, left 1847, in ship OeUert, Capt aider, from Hamburg for Adelaide, snd has never been heard at An anxious mother longs to hear from him. Respecting Hartmll B. Martin, belonging to Brooksfield, Mats. He was hast heart torn M lhlp JuU4lli Wmegar. ,„.„, Should the Captain of this ship visit Honolulu, he is rsiratatrii to call upon ths Editor ofthe friend. Respecting Emerson Starkey,ot Kefaoboth. Msss. Hs left a whaleshlp at the Sandwich Islands, sick, In 1842. Any totdllgsnce will be gladly receives by am Editor, or Bradford Cummlngt, Earth Rehoboth, Msss. Respecting SamuelB. Dodge, a son of Elisabeth Dodge, of Kaat Cambridge. He was st lbs islands, six or seven years sines. Should he coll upon the Chaplain, be win fins s letter. o—Haw. brig Mary Kllen, Bennett, 20 days from Baker's Bay, Columbia Hirer, via Hilo. 7—Am clipper -hip Black Hawk, Bowers, 12 days from Ban Francisco, en route for Baker's Island. 10—Am clipper ship Lotus, I*-ckrr, 12 dayi from San Francisco ; lay off and on and tailed again same day for China,with 8,389 \b» fungus, 1box sharks' fins,and 2 passengers (Messrs. Atal and Afong). 10—Britbark Kathleen, Wilkinson, 79 days from Sydney, with 273 tons coal. 17—Am ship Iconlum, Heustaee, 61 days from Melbourne, en route for Han Francisco. 17—Haw sch Lihollho, Bush, from McKean's and Phoenix Islands. 26—Am clipper ship Rapid, Holler, 13 days from San Francisco, en route for China. 30— French war brigt, Hailleur, Doprat, 2 guns, 18 days from Tahiti,en route for San Francisco. June I—Am brigt. Josephine, Stone, from Jarris, Baker's and Howland's Islands. 2—Am clipper ship Asterlon, Gardner, 14 days from Srtn Francisco, en route forBaker's Island. Anchored outside. 5—U- S. steamer Lancaster, 22 guns,Rudd, from Panama Tin Hilo. 6—Am wh bark Walter Scott, Baxter, from sea, leaking. 6—Am bark Comet, Smith, 13 days from San Francisco. 11—Hawsch Marilda, Copetand, 12 days from Farming's Island, with 12,000gallons cocoanut oil. 13—Ammercbat steamer Surprise, Allen, 11 days from San Francisco, en route for China. 27—Am ship Speedwell, Green, 14 days fm San Francisco. 29—Am clipper skip Bald Kagle, Nichols, 13 days from San Francisco ; sailed again same day for China. 30—Am bark Yankee,Commodore Paty,ls days from San Francisco. July 14—Am. barkentine Constitution, Foster, from Teckalet, withlumber to H. Hackfekt 4) Co. 23—Am clipper ship White Swallow, KUcry, 13 days from San Francisco, with I*. S. mall', anchored m outside,and sailed again next day for China. 29—H. B. M.'s steam sloop Mutine, 17 guns, Graham, 49 days from Panama. Aug. 4—Am brigantine Josephine,Stone, from Howland'sand Baker's Islands. 10—Am bark Wavelet, Hasty, 17 days fm San Francisco, anchored outside, and sailed again next day for Shangbae, China. 12—Am wh bark Gen. Pike, Fisher, 20 days fm Rodlack. with 700 wh, 250 sp, and 6000 lbs bone, season ; 1800 brls oil the voyage—23 months out. Stood off and on, and sailed again same day for coast of Chile. 13—Am Missionary packet Morning Star, Gelett, from Micronesia, with 0 cords wood, lot cocoanuts, etc. 14—Haw. schLiholiho, Goddard, from Phoenix Islands. 19—Am bark Comet, Smith, 16 days from San Francisco, with U. 8. mail. 21—Am ship Marion, F. A. Gross, 37 days from Caltao, en route for Hongkong. Touched here for freight and passengers. 23—Am. clipper ship Dictator, Phillips, 13 days from San Francisco, anchored outside,and sailed again next day for Hongkong. shore—that night came ou squally sod blowing heavy, which lasted until the 20th, when the Captain and passengers came on board again, accompanied Mr. Suow and the King on a visit ; found themall welland the natives friendly ; we thendelivered Mr. Snow all his goods In good order, bade them farewell, and at 11 A.M. stood on our course for Ascensionwith fineweather, whichlasted all the war ; arrived on the 23d, found Mr. Sturges and family well, Mr. Roberts and family the same, and the natives friendly—had rainy weatherall the time we were there. Having concluded nor tripe among thegroup, we next took oar departure for Honolulu on the4th of July, with the wind from the eastward until the 22d, when it commenced a severe gale fro") N.8., with s very high sea running—ws were then in Ist. 34° 03 N., long. 188° 44 B.; the gale veered round to B.W. on the 23d, when thegale subsided, snd we were enabled to lay our course ss usual; since then, bad the wind from B.S. K. to E.S.K., and weather pleasant. August 5, the wind gradually veered round to E.N.E., from whenceit blew very hard until the 10th-, since then had pleasant weather and favorablewind from the eastward. Reports the following vesselsas having touchedat Micronesiai February—Magnolia. Pearce ; Harrison, Wood ; Othello, Killmer ; SouthBoston, Randolph. March—Waialua, Lhbs ; Aloha, Mammen ; Hero, Myers. April—Kohola, Corsen ; Hibernls2d, Edwards; Mohawk, Swain. XT We have been favored with the following report from Capt. 1.. Meyer, ofthe Hawaiian brig Htro, from Guam, under date of 20th Aprili Capt. Wilson, withhis wire and child, his flrst officer and six of his crew, arrived at Guam, after having been six days In an openboat on theirpasasge from the Caroline Group, where they hod lost their ship, the Noma, under Knplish colors, on the Bordelaise Reef, lhe Noma was bound from Sydney to HongKong, with a load of coals. Capt. Wilson reported two other vessels as being lost on an island near the Carolina Group, but did not know their names. The Governor ot GuamIntended to dispatch a government vessel then in port to rescue the crews of the wrecked vessel. While we lay at Middle Harbor, Ascension Island, in March, the Montreal, Soule, was reported with 90 brls sperm oil, snd as having lost ncr first officer, Mr. Gardner, who was killed by a whale. WliiLtsHirs at Ntotsiu, Srsiso, 1861.—8y an occasional correspondent, we learn that the following whalers touched at the port of Nagssaki, last Springi Ship Isaac Howland, Long, from Honolulu Tia Saypan, etc., arrived March 18, with 70 brls sperm oil; sailed again the 31st for the Ochotsk. Ship Othello, Killmer, from Honolulu via Guam, arrived March24th, oil not reported | sailed again April oth, for the Ochotsk. Ship Harrison, Wood, from Honoluluvia Guam, with 30 brls sperm oil; sailed again April 18th, for the Arctic probably. Ship Magnolia Pelrce, from Honolulu Tia Guam, with 100 brls sperm oil; sailed again April 11.for the Arctic. These vessels hare taken the oil reported since learing the Sandwich Islands. They will all touch at Uakodadi forpotatoes, as there wss none to be had at Nagasaki. No other whaleships touched at Nagasaki between 26th of February and 9th of May, 1861. ' MARRIED. Dowsstt—McKibbis—In Honolulu, July 30, by Kev A. Bishop, S. II. Dowsctt, Esq.. to Miss Mary, second daughter of Robert McKibbin, H. D of Honolulu. It—Malkka—At Hilo, on the 1st inat., by Itev. T. Coan, John Ii, Associate Justice Supreme Court, to Mitt Maleka, daughter ofKaapa, an old resident of Hilo. Gown—Massfiild—In New Haven, Hay SO, In St. Thomas' Church, by the Rev. Dr. Beardaley, George D. Gnwer to Mite Susan, daughter ofJeaae M. Mansfield, Ktq., all of thatcity. , MEMORANDA. Report of Whale bark General Pike. Dtu Sta—Weleft Honolulu on the 3d April, for the Kodlack, where we arrived on the 7th May, after a pleasant passage of 34 days. Saw whales first on the Tth May, but they were shy and very wild ; took our first whale on the 27th May. Jane 14,spoke ship Tamerlane, Winslow, with one whale ; same day, spoke ship Klectra, Brown, with 430 brls. whsle and 70 brls. sperm oil. Heard from the Philip Ist, June 1, clean. Had fine weather during the season,but whales were rather scarce. We took one whale this season thatmade us 274 barrels—the largest I ever saw. I shall lay off and on to land one of the seamen, named John Harrington, who had his leg broke while going on a whale. We shall next cruise along to the right whale ground off the coast of Chile, snd if I hare good luck, will keep on for home. Please report me with 700 brls. whaleoil, 260 brls. sperm, and 6000 lbs bone, this season ; and 1800 brls. oil the voyage—23 Very respectfully, months. Jobs P. Fisßsa. first officer of the Morning Star Mesher, C To Mr. W. 11. we are indebted for the following report i Cruiss or tbs Morning Star to tbk Micronbsia Islands ASO Back.—Sailed from Honolulu May 11, forthe above Islands. Arrived at Apiang on the 26th, and found Mr. and Mrs. Bingham well, and the natives friendly -, bad pleasant weather all the passage. Sailed again on the 2wth for Tarawa, where we arrived the same day at 6 P. M.. and anchored close to the missionary station; at T P. M.. we were visited by them, found them all well, and the natives very friendly. Sailedagain June 2d, for Apiang, to land Mr. and Mrs. Bingham ; arrived the asms day, landed them safe, and sailed again at 6 P. M. for Kbon or Boston Island, with pleasant weather, and arrived June tth—found Mr. Doane well,but Mrs. Doane and daughter very unwell; the natives were also friendly at this place ; had the weather rainy and squally during the time we lay there. We again took our anchor on the »th snd left for Strong's Island ; had good weather till our arrlTal on the night of the 14th; IMb, atB A.M.. the Captain and all the passengers wenton DIED. Robinson—At his residence, in Nuuanu Valley, on the 21st Aug., Mr. Henry Robinson, of Yorkshire, England, In the 46th year ofhit age, after a long and painful illness. Mi'Couian—ln this city, on the 22d Inst., after a short illness, Mrs. Ann McColgan, aged 72 years, a native of Londonderry, Ireland. Hi.air—Of cancer of thecardiacorifice of the stomach, Capt. Jas. D. Blair, at his plantation, Austin, Texas, March 8,1861. Whitsst—ln Cambridgeport, Mass., April 17, of diptheria, after an illness of twelve hours, JAnas Nowsll, youngest child of Henry M. and Kate M. Whitney, of Honolulu, aged two years and six months. Allsn—At Laupahoehoe, Hawaii, May 7th, of diseaseof the heart, Anthony Allen, aged 41 years. He was well known ss one of the most expert bullock catchers on that island, and wherever known was respected for his many kind traits of character. Kniout—At Lahalna Hospital, May 12, David Knight, of consumption. He was a seaman, and belonged to NewLondon, Connecticut. Teams—ln San Francisco, May 16. Vicessimus Turner, U. S Consul at Tahiti, a native of Georgetown., D. C, aged 43 years. Dwiobt—AtKaluaaha, Molokai, Cornelius Bartow, youngest son of Samuel G.and Anna Dwight, aged 1 month and 10 days. Whitsst—ln Canandaigua, N. 1.,May 30, Mrs. Luanda B. Whitney, aged 61 years, wife of G. L. Whitney, Esq., Editor of the Ontario Repository. Goodals—ln Marlboro*, Mass., June 7, Mrs. Meliscent Qoodale, aged 62 years, wife of the lste Darid Goodale, and mother of Warren Goodale, Esq., of this city. Coli—ln this city, August 6, of consumption, Thomas P. Cole, aged 27 years. He was a native of Kingston, Mats. His parents are residing In Newburyport, same State. His funeral was attended by theMasonic and Odd Fellows 1 Lodges, of which societieshe waa s member. Grinssll—March 31st, on board bark Arab, while going from Guam to Yokohama, whither she waa bound for medics aid, Capt. Grlnncll, of dropsy. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1861) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1861.09.02 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861.09.02 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/efbcd48e7e07de61b0c755ed0da60ab7.pdf db6d5face350869dd7c4637659fc97d0 PDF Text Text FRIEND THE |eto Smts. M 10, 3k 7.} HONOLULU, SEPTEMBER 14, CONTENTS For September, 1801. Convention at Hsuula Exchange Papers Ka Nupepa Morning Star Papers Mighty to Save" "A Sailor's Kind Word A Prayer for the Times Plot. 40 49 49 60—56 66 66 66 THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBKR 14, 1861. Convention at Hauula.—On Tuesday the 10th inst., assembled at Hauula, Oahu, the pastors and delegates of the several Protestant Hawaiian Churches of this Island, viz: from First Church, Honolulu, Rev. E. W. Clark and five delegates ; Second'Church, Honolulu, Rev. L. Smith, and five delegates; Ewa Church, Rev. Mr. Solomona, and five delegates ; Waialua Church, Rev. J. S. Emerson, and five delegates; Waianae Church, (no pastor) five delegates ; Hauula Church, Rev. Mr. Kuaia, and five dele gates; Kaneohe Church, Rev. B. W. Parker, and five delegates. The following are among the topics discussed by the Convention: Discipline of Churches; the inexpediency of Church Members engaging in Law-suits and importance of Church-members settling disputes among themselves, by reference and otherwise ; Support of Pastors; State of Religion in the Churches, &c, &c The Oahu Clerical Association, met at the same place on Tuesday afternoon. Present Messrs. Clark, Smith, Emerson, Parker, Damon, Corwin, Solomona and Kuaia. Joel Bean, member of Society of Friends, present by invitation. Rev. L. Smith, Moderator, and Rev. S. C. Damon, Scribe. Essays read by Messrs. Solomona and Emerson, and Sermon by Rev. E. Corwin ; text, 1 Cor. xv:24.—Adjourned to meet at Honolulu, next February. BC7" We live to little purpose, if we do gather up the results of our experience not 1861. Polynesia.—-The Polynesian, a paper published in Honolulu, Sandwich Islands, prints an account of a tragedy that occurred in a court-room in one of our Southwestern States, and warns its readers against the danger of lapsing into similar barbarism. The seriousness with which it discusses the shocking state of society in the United States, and the self-complacency with which it compares the peaceful, harmless life ol the Sandwich Islanders, are very edifying. years," says the Springfield " It is but a fewsince Republican, were giving our " toweconvert money and prayers these heathens, and already they begin to preach to us. Next they will be sending sivarthy missionaries to convert us from our barbarism—and serve us right."— Exchange Paper. We have no Hawaiian Missionaries to send to the United States just now, as the appeal is so strong for laborers in Marquesas and Micronesia, but in a few years, we might have a few to send to the benighted and barbarous of the United States. Dr. McClintock, pastor of the American Chapel at Paris, translated the Savannah speech of " Vice President" Stephens, in which he argued that slavery was the normal and safe condition of society, and had itprinted in two of the newspaper* of that city. The editors, in commenting on it, said that it must be a forgery, that no man in his senses could promulge and defend such doctrines. The thing was generally hooted at by the Paris people, and it was not till Dr. McClintock produced proof of the genuineness of the document that the people sat down to a sober perusal of the infamous teachings of the speech.—Exchange Paper. The Minister Remembered.—Shortly after the birth of one of his children, the celebrated Rufus Choate, addressed the following note to the Rev. N. Adams, of Essex street, Boston, My Dear Sir :—Having had a child born, within a few days, I have thought I could do no honester thing, than to send my Minister a volume of poetry—a votive volume, as Wordsworth might say. I shall be sorry if you happen to own the edition. I am most truly, your friend and servant. R. Choate. \m Sam, Hoi. 18. 49 Ka Nijpepa kv i ka Wa, (A Newspaper for the Times,) is the name of a weekly newspaper in the Hawaiian language, to be printed and published by H. M. Whitney, Esq., at the special solicitation of a committee of Natives chosen by the people of Honolulu. It will be issued regularly after the Ist of January, 1862. Its size will correspond to the Polynesian. In the meantime a monthly number will be issued gratis. Subscription price$2,00 per annum. Success to the enterprize. Under the direction of said committee a single No. of the Star of the Pacific appeared and was published at the Polynesian office. It took well among Hawaiians. If the people crave knowledge and news, surely they should have it, if they are willing to pay for it. That Question.—An English missionstates that on one occasion a British officer was denying the reality of Hindoo conversion, and saying he could show up" " any one that might be brought before him. The missionary produced his assistant Gonga, who had renounced an ample salary as Brahmin, in order to become a Christian. Gonga related his experience, his awakening, his conflicts, and how he had put Juggernaut to the test. Then he told of the happy change which had come over his feelings, and how, by faith in Christ, he had a good hope through grace. The tears stood in the officer's eyes, and he seized Gonga's black hand, saying, "God bless you, I amglad to have met with you." Then it was Gonga's have claimed the right," said turn. " You officer, " to examine me, and now he to the perhaps you will allow me to examine you a little ? You come from a Christian country, you call yourself a Christian, now I want to ask if you are really a Christian." The officer got up and walked into an inner room. Gonga followed him, saying in a gentle voice, I did not mean to offend you, and I would "only ask you as a Christian, to pray to God that I may be found faithful until death." The officer dated his conversion to God from that time. ary honest. Nothing is profitable which is dis- �THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, 18*1. 50 MP oSrntiagr apers. I Continued ft-om our Lant.) X. ABOUT GILBERT ISLANDS. Population.—Captain Randell, a cocoa-nut oil trader, who has long been familiar with the islands, and has probably more influence throughout the group, than any other foreigner, furnished the Rev. Dr. Gulick, with the following, as the population of the Gilbert Islands: FACTS AND FIGURES Makin and Buturitari, (Pitt's Island) Marakei, (Mathew's Island) • • • Apaians, (Charlotte Island) Tarawa, (Knox, properly Knoy's Island,) Maina, (Hall's Island) Kuria, (Woodle's Island) Aranuka, (Hendervilie's Island) Apamama, (Simpson's Island) Nonouti, (Sydenham's Island) • Taputeuwea, (Drummond's Island) Peru, (Francis Island) Nukunau, (Byron's Island) • Onoatoa, (Clerk's Island) Tamana, (Rotcher's Island) • Arorai (Hope Island) - - - 2,000 — 2,000 3,000 3,500 4,000 1,500 1,000 5,000 tt.OOO to 7,000 7,000 to 8,000 1,500 to 2,000 5,000 to 6,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 to 2,500 50,500 to 54,001 Inhabitants.—With the exception of fish and a very Food few cocoanuts, the food of the people consists almost entirely of the fruit of the pandanus tree. They eat the fruit raw, and also prepare it for long preservation. It must be exceedingly nutritious. Let no one imagine that the fruit of the pandanus on the Gilbert Islands, is the same hard and impalatable article as that found upon the Hawaiian Islands. There is nearly as great a contrast between the two as between a crab apple and a lucious Oregon apple. It is not only nutritious, but must be an exceedingly healthy diet. In no part of the world, have we seen a more healthy community than we found upon Apaiang and Tarawa, the only two islands of the group which we saw. Commbkce. —The only commerce of the islands consists in the sale of cocoa-nut oil for tobacco. The natives in their degradation and heathenism, manifest but very little disposition for trade except in tobacco and fire arms. A Sydney firm has been engaged in the oil trade and it proved exceedingly profitable. As the influence of the mission begins to be felt, a desire is awakening to obtain some other articles in the way of traffic except tobacco. A few are beginning to ask for cloth, knives, hatchets,and other articles. The King of Apaiang forwarded five hundred dollars, by Capt. Gelett, to purchase lumber for a small house. He had obtained the money, as a commission, for procuring oil ofhis people for the traders. Judging from the two islands which we visited, there ia but little to tempt the trader to visit those shores. Cultivation.—The islands do not admit of cultivation. There is literally no soil. The islands are formed of sand, broken coral and shells, with a thin layer of decomposed leaves and other vegetable substances. The number of grasses, trees, and vines is exceedingly small. At very great labor the natives cultivate a coarse species of kalo, which they reserve for feasts, not eating it as an ordinary article of diet. All the islands of this group are low, and of coral formation. Apaiang.—This island is about fifty miles in circumference. Twenty-swven miles of the island is wooded. It varies from one-eighth, to If all the land of the island was one-fourth of a mile in width. brought into a compact form, it would not form an island four miles in diameter. Foreign iNTßacooasa.—The Gilbert Islands were first discovered in 1765. They were next Tinted by Captains Marshall and Gilbert, commanding the Scarborough, and Charlotte In 1824, the French navigator, Duperrey, visited and explored some islands of this group. The most thorough exploration and survey ever made, was performed by the U. S. Exploring Expedition, in 1841. In 1844, the whaleship, Columbia, Capt. Kelly, of New London, of the was wrecked on Sydenham's Island. In 1848, Capt. Spencer, of the Triton, was very nearly being cut off at the same island. On the same island the Flying Fox, Capt. Brown, was wrecked and in 1852, the whale ship Ontario, Capt. Slocum, was wrecked upon Pitt's Island. At the present time, but very few foreigners are residing upon the islands. There is but very little inducement for foreigners to settle upon any of these islands. On Tarawa we found only two foreigners except the Hawaiian Missionaries. These are engaged in collecting cocoanut oil for Capt. Randell. Social Standing of the People.—They are an exceedingly debased and degraded portion of the human family. They wear but little clothing. Both sexes, until twelve or fourteen years of age, are entirely destitute of clothing. Adults wear but a slight covering; the males tie around their bodies a coarse mat, while females wear a girdle of fringed leaves a few inches wide. We can add our testimony to the truthfulness of the following language of Dr. Gulick : "They are pre-eminently indelicate and indecent, possessing very little, if any, of that relined gentility found on Ponapi. Many of their customs regarding the dead are abominably filthy and disgusting, such as preserving the bodies for days and weeks, and carefully daubing over themselves the froth or ooze from the mouth of the deceased. The wife will frequently for weeks after the death of her husband continue to sleep beside the corpse, under the same coverlid; and a mother will sometimes carry the body of her infant about with her till it falls to pieces, and then she will cleanse the bones and carry them. Indeed, it is common to preserve the bones, particularly the skull, of the dead, and carry them about, at times carefully anointing them with oil, and even sharing food with them. " Heathenism is here seen in some of its lowest and most disgusting forms, though it may be said in alleviation that there is little of that deliberate cruelty and none of that religious sacrifice of life found in many of the groups of the Pacific. Their religious rites differ in no material respects from those already described in connection with other groups. Stones, the incarnations of deities, are found everywhere, some of which are so noted as to be the recipients of gifts of food, and to receive the prayers of certain priestly ones." In their moral and social condition they are far, very far below Hawaiian*. The natives of the Sandwich Islands are a civilized and Christian people, compared with the Gilbert Islanders. XI. FAREWELL GLANCE AT THE GILBERT ISLANDERS. are the breezes that wave the tall cocoa, " O softsweet are the odors that breathe on the gale; And Fair sparkles the wave as it breaks on the ooral. Or wafts to the white beach the mariner's sail." Before our eyes catch a glimpse of Ebon and our attention is arrested by the Marshall Islanders, let us take one more glance at the dwellers upon the low coral islands of the Gilbert Group. Poets may sing of the charms of a tropic isle, where waves the tall cocoa, and the waves break on the coral; the disciples of Rosseau may discourse upon the happy lot of the savage; but it requires only a passing glance to dispel the poet's dreams and the skeptic's boasts. However much the charms of nature may delight the eye and please the fancy, yet the actual sight ot crowds of naked men, women and children, ignorant, filthy, and degraded, is a most sad and heart-affecting spectacle. We envy not the man who can extol the condition of the heathen, who are living separate, destitute and apart from the blessings of Christianity, and much less do we envy those who, from Chriwian lands, visiting those degraded people, contribute to introduce among them the vices and diseases of civilized society. Some of the southern islands of the group have been very much corrupted by the demoralizing influence of foreign intercourse. Not so at Apaiang and Tarawa. But very few foreigners have ever lived among the inhabitants of these two islands, or others in the immediate vicinity. There is little, if anything, to tempt the trader among them, except the traffic in cocoanut oil. It is important that the people should have their desires awakened for something else besides tobacco, in exchange for oil. This will be the result as the influence of the mission extends. Already the happy change has commenced at those centres where the missionary's influence is most felt. Let the tide once commence setting in an opposite direction, and the most happy results will speedily follow. We are not sure but it would work beneficially if some of the people could be induced to emigrate to other islands of the Pacific ; the reflex influence would be good upon those �who remain at home. Guano laborers might be obtained, we think, with but little difficulty. There are islands destitute of inhabitants where the cocoanut oil trade is yet to be commenced; the Gilbert Islanders are just the men to be employed as laborers, in the same manner Messrs. English & Co. employ the natives of the South Seas, at Farming's Island. It is no uncommon event for newly arrived Europeans and Americans at Honolulu, to lament the low standard of civilization on the Hawaiian Islands, and prematurely pronounce the missionary enterprise a failure. We only wish such carpers, growlers and narrowminded observers could come among us, via the Gilbert Islands. On those islands is to be witnessed pure heathenism, unameliorated and unsoftened by Christianity. Compared with the Gilbert Islanders, Hawaiians are highly favored and elevated in their civil and social condition. On returning to the dominions of Kamehameha IVth, we feel that we have once more taken up our abode in a well ordered and settled civil, social, intelligent and religious community. If any of our island readers are dissatisfied with their homes and blessings, we advise them to risk the Gilbert Islanders. Having made such a visit, we are confident every one will say, in the language of the Psalmist, " The lines have fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage." Another feeling too, we should hope would arise in their minds, akin to that which led Messrs. Bingham, Mahoe. Kanoa and Haina, with their wives, to take up their abode among that people and spend their lives in teaching the ignorant, elevating the degraded, healing the sick, clothing the naked, preaching to all, and guiding inquiring souls to the Lamb of God, who " taketh away the sins of the world." XII. FIRST GLIMPSE OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDERS. " Strange scenes, strange men." A passage of two days from Apaiang, brought the Morning Star to Ebon, Boston or CovelPs Island. This is the most southerly of the Ralick chain. Before our vessel came to anchor, scores of the islanders were swurming our deck. At a glance we saw that a new people dwelt upon this group; lively, active, talkative, prying, shrewd and ready to take advantage, unless we were upon the look-out. The Rev. Mr. Doane came off in a large boat paddled by the principal chiefs of the island. We received such a welcome as none but the lonely missionary can give to one who pays him an unexpected visit. Having heard the island news and reported the general items of news respecting the outside world, we left the vessel for a few days' residence on shore. Here we spent from Wednesday evening until the following Monday. During that period our ears were occupied in listening to narratives of interest respecting the people, our eyes were glancing about at the " strange scenes, strange men," passing before us, and our feet were wearied in rambling over the island and reefs. We felt, at first, rather bewildered, for the contrast was great between the dull, stolid, and indolent Polynesians inhabiting the Gilbert Islands, and the Yankee, driving and go-a-head people of Ebon. Having adjusted our mental reckoning, we began to digest and arrange the facts we had gathered, and jot down the impressions which had been made upon our mind. The mission upon Ebon has been most interesting from its commencement. The very establishment of the mission is connected with a series of most providential and unlooked for incidents. XIII. ORIGIN OF THE MISSION TO MARSHALL ISLANDS. When the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Pierson arrived in Honolulu, in 1856, they made known their wish to obtain a passage to Ualan or Strong's Island, one of the Caroline Group. The following statement made by Dr. Pierson, we copy from the Missionary Herald of September, 1855. "In conversation with a man a few days since,l happened to ask him if he knew of any opportunity by which we could reach Strong's Island during the summer. He replied that there was a vessel in port, engaged in sperm-whaling and procuring cocoanut oil; and as the Kingsmill Group is the region for the oil, possibly he would cruise befor whales, and so touch at Strong's Island. Upon this suggestion, went to see the captain, and asked him where he intended to cruise. He replied, ' Among the Kingsmill Islands.' I inquired if he would visit the Caroline Islands. He said, ■ No.' I told him that I wished to find a vessel that would go to Strong's Island. He said that he was not going into that region. He said that the best he could do would be to take me to the Kingsmill Islands and leave roe there ; and probably in a few months I should find a passage to Strong's Island. rond 51 THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, 1861. "He then turned and looked at me very closely, and asked, «In what capacity do you go ?' I replied, 'As a missionary.' He looked at me very seriously for a minute or more, without saying a word ; after which he said, ' I have a mind to take you to Strong's Island; for I love the missionary work. I want missionaries to be placed on every island in the ocean ; and lam willing to do what I can for the cause. Whalers have been a curse to these islands long enough; and lam determined to do what 1 can for their good, so as to have righteousness and justice established upon them.' After talking with him some time, he said if we were disposed to take a passage with him, and cruise along through the Kingsmill and Radick groups, stopping at some ten or twelve or more of these islands, he would take us to Strong's Island ; but it would be three or four months before we should arrive at the end of our journey. Handy has been visiting these islands regularly for about " Captainyears for cocoanut oil, has become well acquainted with seventeen many of the natives, and understands the languages to a certain extent. Indeed, he had lived upon one of the islands for several months. He is very desirous to have missionaries settle upon both these groups of islands, especially upon the Radack and Ralick Chains. There are no foreigners residing upon them ; and we might preoccupy the ground, and so avoid many difficulties that come from wicked foreigners who have gained influence before the arrival of missionaries. These chains of islands are both under one king, and all speak one language. The Radeck and Ralick Chains compose Marshall's Group of islands. They lie near together, and contain at least fifteen thousand inhabitants. He says this in one of most interesting places in the world for a mission." After conferring with the Directors of the Hawaiian Missionary Society, Mr. Pierson was advised to engage a passage with Captain Handy. Continuing his narrative, he writes as follows " Mr. Damon and myself called upon the captain immediately, but he said that he could not do anything without first consulting his officep. He took us on board, and summoned the mates and steward to the cabin, and told them that there was ■ a great talk on shore, and some people wanted to put missionaries on board for the islands.' The first mate said, ' I for one am glad of it. We need a missionary among us ; and I am willing to take them.' Another said, ' Whalers have done so much evil to the people on these islands, that I will do anything I can for their good. I like the plan ; and I want the missionaries to go with us.' The other said that he was very much pleased with the proposition. And the steward said that nothing should be wanting on his part to make us comfortable. Arrangements were then made for our passage. The captain said that he would give me his state-room ; and the first mate said that he would give his to the native helper, who is to go with us. " The missionary brethren were so much interested in Captain Handy's views, in regard to a mission on Kingsmill and Radack's Islands, that they invited him to meet them, and give them more definite information. To this he cheerfully assented, and brought his chart along, and gave them a very full description of that part of the seas, the state of society, the manners and customs of the people on the different islands. All were very much interested in his account, and felt convinced that the time had come when these islands ought to be occupied by missionaries. We are filled with joy that our blessed Lord and Saviour hasprovided such a favorable opportunity for us to explore lands that have never hitherto been visited by a missionary." : XIV. REV. DR. PIERSON AND CAPT.HAHDY, PEACEMAKERS. The cruise of the bark Belle, forms an important era in the bloody history of the inhabitants of the Marshall Islands. The Belle sailed from Honolulu, May 24th, 1866, having Dr. and Mrs. Pierson on board as passengers. Nearly a year elapsed before any intelligence was received respecting the vessel. A brief sketch of Dr. Pierson's explorations, will be found in the Friend of June 12, 1866. From that sketch we copy as follows : "After tearing the Kingsmill Islands, the Belie cruised among the Mulgrave Islands. The islands have been explored but little, upon some of them probably no white man ever landed. Cant. Handy made arrangements for opening a trade with the people which afforded our missionary party a* excellent opportunity for exploration. A royal party, consisting of Her Royal Highness the Princess Nemaira, her husband, and five attendants, took paasage on board the Belle and cruised about for several days. The natives expressed a strong desire to have missionaries located among them, and this King promised his protection. Dr. Pierson is hoping ere long to return ; �52 THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, 18 6 1. and commence a mission there." It was our privilege to meet Nemsira, the Princess mentioned in the above extract. She is a niece of Kaibuke, who is of so much importance among the Marshall Islanders, and whose character we have elsewhere sketched. During that cruise, Capt. Handy, who had obtained a tolerable acquaintance with the Ebon language, exerted his influence, in conjunction with that of Dr. Pierson, to persuade the chiefs to desist from their bloody policy, which had hitherto governed them in their intercourse with foreigners. The chiefs promised Dr. Pierson and Capt. Handy, that they would not cut off any more ships, or put any more foreigners to death who might chance to be cast upon their shores. We are most happy to report, that so far as we have been able to ascertain the facts, the chiefs have scrupulously kept their word. This fact should surely be set down to their credit, and serve to soften our judgment in regard to this people. In justification of their bloody policy and excuse of this treatment, the chiefs set up the plea of the illtreatment which they had received from foreigners. Dr. Pierson, in his report of the cruise of the Belle, remarks as follows: There are no whites on these islands at present, and no white man has" ever lived on any of them for any length of time. The natives have generally shown a hostile spirit to foreigners. Several vessels have been cut off, and a great number of foreigners killed at different times. The reason given for this conduct is, that when the king (Kaibuke) was a young man, a (whale) ship visited Ebon, and a native stole something, which gave occasion for disturbance. A general attack was made by natives and many were killed, —among them Kaibuke's, oldest brother, and he (Kaibuke) received a wound in the arm from a spade, which we saw. He declared that he would have revenge, —that he would kill all the whites he could, and cut off a vessel if possible. His order to this effect has never been revoked until recently." See Missionary Herald, for March, 1858. While we rejoice that the chiefs should have chosen to pursue a different policy, and follow wiser counsels, who can withhold his admiration of the mild and peaceful mission of Dr. Pierson and Capt. Handy? Would that all shipmasters, and especially all masters of whale ships, had pursued a similar policy to that of Capt. Handy, towards both the natives and missionaries. Now that Capt. H. has probably retired from the toils, perils and anxieties of a sea-faring life, it must be to him a source of unspeakable satisfaction, that during his last voyage among the savages of the the Marshall Islands, he initiated a policy of good will and kindness towards foreigners in the place of their former cold-blooded and murderous practices; and to Dr. Pierson, who was compelled by the sickness of wife, to retire from his field of labor among this people, it must be a source of the purest joy, that his labors as the pioneer missionary, were not in vain, but that now a plentiful harvest is being gathered Irom the gospel seed which was sown by his hands. In referring lo the efforts of Dr. Pierson and Capt. Handy, it would be unbecoming, as well as unjust, not to acknowledge the influence and mild persuasion of Mrs. Pierson. Her influence with Nemaira, the sister of Kaibuke, was very great. She formed an attachment for Mrs. Pierson, which still remains, and no opportunity is lost to make inquiries for this missionary lady and first white female who ventured to risk her life among the savages of the Marshall Islands. Her mission was a noble one, and although ill-health compelled her early to retire from active missionary labors among that people, she may in her home among the people of California, cherish the gratifying reflection, that having done what she could and all she could, her influence is still felt in curbing the violent passions, and checking the savage ferocity of men who had previously imbrued their hands in the blood of many who had been unfortunately cast upon their shores. " Blessed are the peacemakers." XV. FORMER INTERCOURSE OF FOREIGNERS WITH THE MARSHALL ISLANDERS. Some facte have already been published, and others are now being discovered, •rhich show that the Marshall Islanders have imbrued their hands in the blood »f many strangers and seamen, who have visited their islands. We hope that a new era has dawned upon those be- be driven by stress of weather, or other causes, to seek safety among the people of the Marshall Islands. The following list of murders and massacres, will suffice to show that the time has come when an end should be put to such bloody transactions. In 1834, Capt. Dowsett, mysteriously disappeared at the Piscadores, one of the most northerly islands of Ralick Chain. We still hope as the missionaries extend their work northward, that they will be able to ascertain something more definite in regard to his fate. We express this opinion, because the islanders have hitherto been very cautious about speaking of formei transactions with foreigners. As one and another joins the mission party, facts are being revealed in regard to the past history of foreign intercourse. In 1845, Capt. Cheyne, of the Naid, had trouble with the dwellers upon Ebon, and one man was killed upon the spot, besides the nephew of the highest chief of the Ralick Chain was wounded and died soon after landing. Dr. Gulick, in his lectures, refers to a whale ship that was nearly cut off, at Namarik, (Baring's Island) about the same time, (1845), and also two whale boat's crews came ashore and the crews were all killed at Ebon. During our visit to Ebon, we also heard the story of a boat's crew which landed upon Ebon, some years since, who had plenty of money. A servant woman in the employ of Mrs. Doane, tells this story When she was a little girl, a boat came to Ebon with six men in it. They had plenty of food in the boat but came for water. Three of the men had on white shirts, and were large, good looking men, not sailors. They had money in a Hingham box or bucket. They had small knives in their pockets. They were all killed by the natives. Their boat was destroyed. Their clothes were put out of the way. She saw them lying together on the ground after they were killed. Their bodies were subsequently put out of the way. The natives threw gold pieces about, and of some they made fish hooks. From the age of this woman and the particulars which she has stated, we are led to suppose this boat may have belonged to the ill-fated brig William Neilson, Capt. Weston, who was accompanied by Capt. Dominis and Commissioner Brown as passengers. It is by no means unreasonable to suppose that the brig may have struck upon some one of the innumerable reefs of this part of the Pacific. From the Friend of May 15, 1847, we copy the following para- : graphs : "The Missing Brig Wm. Neilson.—This vessel left the port of Honolulu, August 5, 1846, for China, expecting to return as early as Christmas. Fears have been for months entertainedrespecting her fate, but conjecture has inspired the hope that she was not lost; perhaps, she might be sold or otherwise detained. The 'Mary,' which left China, March 2d, reports that up to that date no intelligeace had been received respecting her. We can with difficulty bring our mind to the conclusion that all on board have perished and not one survives to report the story of her disaster. There is the possibility, that like the brig ' Express,' the * Wm. Neilson ' may have been wrecked on that some of the numerous islands in that part of the broad Pacific. It is reported however, that a succession of terrible gales and typhoons was experienced in that region of the ocean during the months of September, October and November. Ex. U. S. Commissioner, Brown, and Capt. Dominis, passengers, and Capt. Weston commanding the brig, are removed from their families, which will not soon cease to mourn the absent husband and father, while a wide circle of friends and relations will deeply sympathize with the bereaved. No person in our community was more generally esteemed for his many excellencies as a neighbor, friend and citizen, than Capt. Dominis, and his family have met with an irreparable loss. " During Mr. Brown's long residence at the islands, he gained many friends, and his private character, we believe, to have been above reproach. There are many in this quarter of the world who will sympathize with his deeply afflicted family. There are many here, who will also sympathize with the family of Capt. Weston. On a former voyage Mrs. Weston accompanied hej husband to our shores, when he commanded the ship Congaree. In addition to the above mentioned individuals, it becomes our duty to record the names of others belonging to the ship's company, viz : Mr. George Brown, Junior, passenger ; Mr. Charles Green, a passenger, belonging to Barnstable, Mass. He came to the islands as Capt. Dominis' Ist officer, on board the schooner Swallow. One Chinaman and five Lascar sailors were also passen- nighted islanders. If the mission established upon Ebon has done gers. no other good, we trust that it has effectually stayed the effusion of "Belonging to the crew of the brig, were the following : Ist officer, blood and the cruel murder of any unfortunate mariners who might Mr. Harnmet, Martha's Vinyard; 2d officer, Mr. Benson, Baltimore, �Md. Seamen, Seth I'. Peterson and Amherst Peterson, brothers, belonging to Marshfield, Massachusetts. David Mann and Walter Tybu, both belonging to Hanover, Mass. The names of cook and steward, we are unable to learn. Two seamen, John Pitts and J. Gilbert, were discharged sick at this port, just before the suiling of the vessel. " The vessel, we are informed, was insured, as» well as the whole, or a part of the cargo, $22,000 in specie." In October, 1852, the schooner Glencoe of San Francisco, was burntand crew murdered by the inabitants of Ebon. In this affair the chiefs took no part, for they were absent from the island. The Gleneve anchored near the anchorage ground where the Morning Star lay in safety during our visit, and where we enjoyed the most friendly intercourse with the people. A short time after the bloody affair of the Glencoe, it is reported that a brig touched at Ebon, and active preparations were made by the chiefs and people to take the vessel and murder all hands. Just as the vessel was about to drop her anchor, the wind veered and the master of the brig- concluded it unsafe to anchor. Thus the vessel escaped, in a manner most providential. The vessel- would have anchored where the Morning Star lay, while we remained at Ebon. In December, 1852, (two months after the sad affair of the Glencoe,) the Sea Nymph, of San Francisco, Capt. McKensie, was cut off at Jaluit or Bonham's Island. The only survivor of Capt. McKensie's crew, was brought to Honolulu about three years ago. The hull of the vessel is now to be seen in the spot where she was burnt and sunk by the natives. Dr. Gulick reports the Sea Nymph as belonging to San Francisco, bat unless we are much mistaken, she was under the British flag. During our visit to Ebon, we also heard of a large ship which went on shore at Bikini, one of the most northern islands of the Ralick Chain. Report says that the ship's company embarked in their boats, but left plenty of articles on the ship, and among other things left behind, wasa black New Foundland dog, which the natives rescued, and which is now reputed to be among the islanders. We could not ascertain the name of the ship, or the year when the wreck occurred. We hope yet to learn additional particulars in regard to this wreck. It seems somewhat remarkable that the foregoing facts have not attracted the attention of either the British or American naval commanding officers upon the Pacific Station. From facts which came under our notice while at Ebon, we are confident that the chiefs are fearful that even yet they may be called to account for some one of the many bloody deeds which have been perpetrated within their dominions." The retributive punishment, which a man-of-war might inflict, conveys a terror to their minds. A man-of-war they have never seen, but the name is familiar to their ears. It may seem strange, but it is nevertheless true, there are many islands, even groups of islands, in the Pacific, as yet unvisited by either an English or American vessel of war. We do not plead for the visit of vessels-of-war to the Marshall Islands, for the protection of the missionaries, or because we have lost our faith in missions, but for the protection of commerce and the lives of wrecked mariners. We believe the time has come when it would be feasible to form a treaty with those people. The chiefs, through the interpretation of the missionaries, could be made to understand the nature of treaty-stipulations. Should a vessel of war visit those islanders, they could be made to understand that, should further massacres and murders occur, they would be held responsible. We can readily see that such a visit might be productive of incalculable good. A judicious commander ought however to be selected for the purpose, otherwise more evil than good would be the the result. We are not ignorant of the fact that an American vessel of war, the schooner Dolphin, Lieut. Percival, once visited Mili, or Mulgrave Island, which is the most southern of the Radack Chain. The occasion of that visit (1825) was for the purpose of rescuing a portion of the crew of the American whaleship Globe, on board of which a mutiny had occurred. The Morning Star has visited that island, and the spot was pointed out where the Globe anchored. The mutineers were killed by the natives in consequence of their cruel treatment of the females. The Dolphin was upon her return passage from the Mulgraves, when she touched at Honolulu*£nd those disgraceful scenes occurred, which gave Lieut Percival an unenviable notoriety, and prevented him from obtaining the command of another vessel for nearly twenty years. He still lives, and in his old age doubtless regrets the mad freaks of his 1861* 53 THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, but in most instances, there may have been injury and insult inflicted upon the islanders, before they were led to lift the murderous knife. Let " by-gones be by-gones," but for the future let there be a fair and full understanding that if new murders are committed, the perpetrators will be held to a strict account. Such a policy would exert a most beneficial and salutary influence. The chiefs are now haughty and overbearing, and voyaging about in their big war canoes or proas, imagine that they are above law, and hence are lawless. The missionary may teach the people the gospel and thereby accomplish incalculable good, but he cannot do every thing. The following facts however, will show that he can work with spiritual weapons when threatened with carnal. On a certain occasion, a haughty and overbearing chief, told the missionary that it was Ebon fashion," when foreigners conducted in a manner not to please the chiefs, that they put them out of the way, or in other words, acted upon the principle, that " dead men could tell no tales." This was Ebon fashion. Now the missionary wished to show this proud and lawless chief, what was the Christian fashion of treating one's enemies ; so he conducted the chief into his study, and knelt down and prayed for him and his people. For writes the apostle Paul, " the weapons of our warfare, are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of stony holds." We have more faith in the prayers and teachings of the missionary,to christianize and civilize the rude and savage Marshall Islanders, than in commerce or warships. Let the missionary and school teacher go among them with a translation of Webster's spelling book, and the New Testament, and the most happy results may be looked for; children taught to sing not sure " "There is a happy land." we do not believe will grow up to become murderers and pirates. XVI. KAIBUKE. This is the name of one of the most remarkable personages we met He is sometimes spoken of as the King, but that is however far from being true. He is not even so high a chief as some others, or even his elder brother. On one occasion both he and his brother visitted Mr. Doane, and we saw Kaibuke, take a seat on the opposite side of the room, thus paying marked deference to that elder brother. He is nevertheless an important character among his people, and upon his word depends the life or death of the people. We could not learn, as there was really any person who could be officially denominated as His Majesty, or His Imperial Majesty, or the President. The government of the islands is in the hands of a body of haughty, imperious and unscrupulous chiefs, whose caprices and whims are the laws of their dominions. Among these chiefs, Kaibuke has gained an ascendancy and influence, in consequence of his energy, tact, impudence and adroitness. He is a complete politician, placed in a position to carry his measures by force, if they cannot be promoted by mildness. He is exceedingly jealous of the teaching of the missionaries, yet has always maintained a friendly intercourse with them. This must be said to his credit, that he has always kept his word that he originally made to Dr. Pierson, that he would protect the mission. He took Dr. Pierson for " his son," and Mr. Doane, his friend," which is an expressive method of speaking in the language" of Ebon. It isalso in his favor, that when the Morning Star first entered the lagoon of Ebon, in 1857, he, aided by another high chief, prevented her being run ashore and pillaged, as no doubt some of the chiefs and many of the natives intended should have been her fate. Kaibuke occupies the position of Prime Minister or Secretary of State, although such terms are foreign to the Ebon dialect He was at church the Sabbath morning we spent at Ebon. The question was asked him in the presence of the audience if he would protect additional missionaries, if they were sent to Ebon. He gave us his word that he would. We could relate many stories which were told respecting his duplicity, cruelty and lack of trust worthiness, but we prefer to allow our readers to remain in ignorance of the dark side of his character. Kaibuke is no doubt more or less implicated in some of those deeds of blood which have been perpetrated upon the Marshall Islands. We hope however better mings for him in time to come. Those who, have gone thither as teachers have not failed to point out to him the better youth. way, or that the eye of Jehovah is continually upen him, and that he will We should seriously deprecate the consequences if a vessel of war be held responsible by the King of kings. Kaibuke, takes his name from that ofa ship, in the language of New should be sent to call the islanders to account for the past, for we are at Ebon. �54 THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER,IB6I. Zealand. Several years ago a ship from the "south seas" visited the islands. The ship was called Kaibuke, so he took that name. Another chief took the name of Capt. Terry, from the name of the commander of the vessel. We visited Kaibuke's residence, and found him surrounded by his wives, (of whom he has four,) and his eleven children, most of whom could not be said to be encumbered with a superabundance of clothing. He is a man apparently about fifty-five years of age, with a countenance indicative of enerpy and good nature, although not of nobleness and magnanimity. We account him however a remarkable man, and if not too old to learn, we hope to hear better reports of him hereafter. The following incidents may serve to illustrate the character of this Ebonite politician and Prime Minister. On our first interview, a surprising intimacy and familiarity was manifest on his part. Mr. Doane introduced us as " the mikinan at Oahu, to foreigners and seamen." Kaibuke replied, "Mikinari Oahu, Mikinari very good." His eye caught our black coat. He took hold of the sleeve saying, "Me like very good." Remembering the precept that "He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none," we gave to it a Various were the interviews which we literal interpretation. had with this Ebon official. Sometimes we conversed upon matters grave and solemn, and at others we carried on trade in a small way, i.e. exchanging fish hooks and jack knives for the curiosities of the country. At the interview alluded to above, when we called at his residence, it so happened that after a long walk, we were exceedingly thirsty, hence we asked for a little water. He said, " will you not have acocoanut." We assented, of course. One of his attendants was immediately sent off and up one of those gracefully waving trees adorning the coral islands of Micronesia. Soon the cocoanuts were brought, one for each of us present. We passed ours to His Excellency, but he declined. When we all had quenched our thirst, Kaibuke very politely intimated that a fish-hook apiece would be acceptable for the nuts. We (including our two companions) paid His Excellency, Kuibuke, three fish hooks for three cocoanuts, and took our departure. We only mention this fact as an illustration of Kaibuke's remarkable character ! If hereafter, in the progress of learning, he should ever acquire a knowledge of the English language, and these remarks upon his character should fall under his eye, he may be assured that the mikinari of Oahu " has followed Othello's parting injunction, " " And naught set down in malice." XVII. ORIGIN OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDERS. Much has been said and written about the origin of various inhabiscattered over the islands of Polynesia. Whatever theory may be formed respecting Hawaiians, Tahitians, Samoans, or Kingsmill Islanders, we are confident but one opinion can be true respecting the Marshall Islanders. They are unmistakably of Japanese extraction. We know that in making the assertion, we are at variance with the opinions of some ethnological writers. Whoever saw the Japanese embassy visiting the United States in 1860, and the Marshall Islanders, would say that they were sprung from the same original stock. Their features and physical organization are most strikingly similar. We could not discover one Polynesian trait, feature or habit among them. Like the Japanese and Chinese, they are remarkably industrious. They are constantly at work, whether upon the land or sea. have a saying " Ebon people never tire." This trait is most strikingly in contrast with all the Polynesian tribes, so proverbially indolent. The Japanese Princes are accustomed to traverse the empire, with large retinues, and thousands of retainers; the Marshall Islanders perform similar journeys upon the sea. Every year the chiefs of the Marshall Islands make long voyages, from island to island of the group. We were so fortunate as to meet the entire company of the chiefs of the Ralick Chain of islands, at Ebon. They were about fitting off for a summer cruise to the north. Their large war canoes were hauled upon the sand beach. On the day of our arrival, there had been a race of canoes across the lagoon. We were informed that thirty large proas or war canoes, would form the expedition north, manned by five hundred followers of these chiefs, who voyage in royal st»tt>. These proas are propelled by a large tants triangular sail, which is so hung upon the mast that it will propel the proa either way. Their arrangements for a rudder, is a paddle fastened by a rope, and which can readily be changed from one end of the proa to the other. They never propel these proas by paddles, but trust altogether to the winds. In subsequent investigations, it will be interesting to ascertain if there are not strong affinities between the Japanese and Ebon languages. We arc not prepared to hazard even an opinion upon this subject, but still the thought has arisen in our mind, from reading the Rev. Mr. Doane's remarks upon The Ebon and Ponapi Dialects Compared," published in the Friend of Feb. 1860, that when a similar comparison shall embrace the Japanese language, that will be found to be the basis of both the Ebon and Ponapian dialects. There is no surer method of tracing the migration of nations and tribes over the continents, islands and oceans of our globe, than by ferreting out the roots and radicals of their languages. In glancing an eye upon a good map of the Pacific, it will appear that the Marshall and Caroline Islands are separated from the Japanese Islands by a breadth of ocean which might be passed over by junks drifting away from land. In looking at the present condition, customs and habits of the Marshall Islanders, we see no great disimilarity between them and the Japanese, which might not have arisen from their isolated and insular position. In further confirmation of opinion that the Marshall Islanders are an off-shoot of the Japanese, we would refer to their religious opinions. They do not worship idols, but hold their ancestors in great veneration. They have their consecrated groves and sacred spots. Superstitious or religious ideas do not appear to have had a very strong hold upon their minds. Mr. Doane remarked to us, that they were almost atheists. Who does not rejoice that they now are to have made known to them a knowledge of the one only true God ? " XVIII. CHEERING PROSPECTS OF THE EBON MISSION. From our knowledge of the Marshall Islanders, knowing them to have been extremely hostile to foreigners, as much so as the Japanese, and in all respects so unlike Polynesians generally, we were not prepared to witness much encouragement to prosecute the mission. This mission was first established by Messrs. Donne and Pierson, in 1857, There have never been but two mission-families at the same time upon the island. Dr. Pierson left on account of his wife's sickness, at the end of his second year's labor. Dr. Gulick and family remained there but one year, and at present the Rev. Mr. Doane and Mr. Aea, the Hawaiian Missionary, are occupying the field. The gospel has made a decided impression upon the people. Preaching is regularly maintained at the station, and upon an islet on the opposite side of the lagoon, to which station Mr. Doane goes every Sabbath afternoon. Mr. Aea teaches a station school and visits two islets for teaching schools, once a week. His services are invaluable. He has now been upon the island only nine months, yet he speaks the language with fluency, and is daily perfecting himself in speaking and writing. He began to address the people when he had been there but three months. We visited his school. When calling the roll of eighty pupils, forty-three answered to their names. We heard them read, saw them write, and witnessed their ability in ciphering. Their progress was really commendable, considering that not yet four years have elapsed since the missionaries began to reduce the language to a written form. It must be borne in mind, that there are no reading or school books in the Ebon dialect, but what have been prepared and even printed by them, upon a little miserable hand press, that would not be worth in New York five dollars. Mr. Doane and Aea work at type-setting and the- press, never having been iniatiated into the mysteries of a printing office before going to Ebon. They have printed at this station an elementary book for children learning to read, a few of the first chapters of Matthew, and a small collection of hymns. Some of these were written by Dr. and Mrs. Pierson, who are now in California. With these few meagre^helps, these missionaries are rapidly teaching the children and adults of Ebon and the neighthey mingle scripboring islands to read. In all their tural truth in every variety of form. It was exceedingly surprising to witness the readiness with which the pupils in the day and Sabbath schools.answered the questions addressed to them. There was a sprightliness, activity, aptness and quickness of perception which gave the pleasing evidence that the youth of Ebon would not fall behind the youth of other and more favored lands, if they could only �THE FRIEND, .SEPTEMBER, 1861* enjoy similar advantages. The missionaries have certainly secured a hold upon the rising generation which promises a rich harvest in future years. 55 XFX. AN AMERICAN MISSIONARY WITH HIS COAT OFF, AND AN HAWAIIAN MISSIONARY WITH HIS SLEEVES ROLLED UP. Not only have the youth of Ebon afforded gratifying evidence of becoming good scholars, but several have already become, in the exWe witnessed a scene on one of the islets encircling the lagoon of pressive language of the islanders, " lovers of Jesus." Christians are Ebon, which would have gratified the friends of education and missions. styled lovers of Jesus." We met some of these young people, and After the Sabbath morning services at the Mission Station, it was our surely it" afforded a joy which words cannot express, to witness their privilege to accompany Messrs. Doane and Aea to their out-station meek and gentle demeanor, and hear Mr. Doane speak of their humble, on the opposite side of the lagoon. We were just one hour crossing and consistent walk. One of these may be said to have met a martyr's the lagoon. On approaching the shore, Mr. Doane skilfully piloted death, for he was cruelly put to death by a company of revengeful our boat through a narrow opening in the reef, scarcely wide enough to chiefs, urged onward by hatred and passion, and the lying tongue of allow the boat to pass. We entered the smooth waters within the a base woman. We were assured that hatred of the young man's barrier reef, and skimming along over beds of coral, of every shape, vaChristian principles had no small influence in hastening forward his riety and color, saw the fish darting in and out from under the rocky death. May the blood of the martyr prove the seed of the church, branching marine forest. in this, as it has in numerous other instances. As we landed, a group of bright-eyed and laughing children gave us a This leads us to remark that, while the truth is manifestly and cordial welcome. We proceeded immediately to the meeting or school rapidly making progress upon Ebon, among the common people, there house, where an audience of over one hundred soon gathered. The feare those who are decidedly opposed to the movement. Many of the males were all modestly attired, their hair neatly combed and parted, high chiefs, although apparently upon good terms with the mission- and many wore chaplets of fresh flowers. The house was filled, even aries, are at heart inimical to the preaching of the gospel. These overflowing, and as closely packed as the hold of a slaver. The Rev. He introduced the strangers, persons tolerate the mission, because, indirectly, it brings ships and Mr. Doane conducted the services. trade to their islands; beyond this, they are exceedingly suspicious of who made short addresses. Then followed the school exercise. The the work which has commenced among their hitherto secluded islands. whole audience, old and young, arranged themselves into groups of There are two opposing parties, and the present indications are, that about eight or ten. Mr. Doane, Aea, and a few young men, or rather ere long there will be a mighty struggle for the supremacy. It would boys, who could read, sat down upon the mats to teach these ignorant be no surprising thing if the mission should be violently opposed by a islanders the rudiments of their language. Truly the scene was one powerful body of the chiefs, who look with a jealous eye upon the to be remembered by those of us to whom such scenes were new. fact that their subjects are learning to read and acquire knowledge. Mr. Doane took of his coat, and Aea rolled up his sleeves. They enThese chiefs are keen and shrewd men, and foresee that with the in- gaged in the work with an energy and zeal, earnestness and cheerfulcrease of knowledge among the commoners, will arise a party to oppose ness, that imparted life and animation to the school, which banished the old and cruel practices of the rulers of the land. Only upon a everything like drowsiness or inattention. Every eye and ear was much smaller scale, the same elements are at work among the inhabi- alive. We never saw more hearty study or more promising pupils. tants of the Marshall Islands, which were at work among the Romans The sounds of be, bo, bu, and other ancient nations in the early ages of Christianity, when the " b», am, om, im, urn, em," Apostles went forth in obedience to the Saviour's command, to make disciples of all nations. If this mission goes forward as it has been thus are still ringing in our ears. The voices of the Ebonites are by no auspiciously commenced, we may confidently look for great and glo- means harsh or unpleasant. Mr. Doane has arranged some of the rious results. A good beginning has been made. A foothold has been elementary exercises, in such a manner that they form a simple chant, secured. Gospel seed has been sown. It is already springing up. rendering the lessons very easy of remembrance. The interesting "Say not ye, there are four months, and then cometh harvest? Behold, school was opened by singing " There is a Happy Land," and closed I say unto you, lift up your eyes, and look on the fields, for they are by a hymn, in the Ebon language. white already to harvest."—John iv:3s. [TO BE CONTINUED.] ADVERTISEMENTS. H. STANGENWALD, M. ADVERTISEMENTS. I)., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Let* New York City Dispensary Physician, member of the Medico Chirurgtcal College and of the Pathological Society of New York. OMcc At Dr. Judd'sDrug Store, on Fort Street. 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To sick American Seamen,and general practitioner, having an entire new stock and forni arrangements by which he will be In receipt ofany new stylos of picture* which may be taken either at San granotaoo or New Yoik, wDI be able to meet orders from thisKate In thelatest styles, and at aitremely low prices. Alsoassures his friendsand patron* that he will either fully satisfy them in their picture, or no pay. The present stock on hand having been selected by Mr. W. t. Hoeiaod, at nan frencisco. all may rest assured it i* of the and latest fashion. OB A PBS, Ety J. H. COLE, AUCTIONBBn (strocxesoa to a. r. bvkrctt.) At hi* late rooms, Queen Street. HILO, HAWAII, S. I. N. B.—Medicine Chest* carefully replenished at the e-tf HILO DRUG STORE. S. P. FORD, H. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Office Kaahnmanu street, near Queen. DR. J. MOTT KMITH, orncE, DENTIST. port and hotel, streets, corner or HONOLULU, H. I. E. HOFFMANN, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Office in the New Drug Stare, corner of Kaahnmanu and Queen streets, Makee It Anthon'a Mock. Open day and night I ADVERTISEMENTS. \ 11. I. A A BE R RILL, spcosaaou to George W. Macy, X AWAITTAK. HAWAII, Will continue the General Merchandise and Shipping bailors. at the above |n>rt, where they are prepared to furniih the justly celebrated Kawaihae Potatoes, and such other recruits as are required by whale ships at the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable terms. 310-om t. c. uaaaiLL O. 0. x'acsa. McRITER St MERRILL, Merchants (ommission AMP AUCTIONEERS, AOENTS OF THE Regular Dispatch Line of Honolulu Packets. O* All freight arriving In transitu for the Sandwich Islands, will be received and forwarded by the Regular Dispatch Line' or cokkissiiix. Particular attention paid to forwarding and transhipment of merchandise,sale of whaleman's bill*, and other exchange, Insurance ofmerchandlac and specie under open policies sappy log whaleshlps, chartering ship*, etc. " raaj. 117 and 119 California street, Captain B. F. Blow, anna to: Mem. C. B.awsa *> Co., A. I'. Ivxarrr, Esq., B. Pirxix, Rao... 110 tf \ I j .booh*. m, ™" •T. WOftTH, in business at Hilo, Hawaii, ig prepared to furnish ship* vita tits, on favorable Una forCaen, Good* or Bill* SAVING ettghlighgdhuaaalf �THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, 1861. 56 For the Friend. lxiii: 1. He has told us Mighty to Save.—Isaiah Jesus is mighty to save. all power in heaven and earth has been given Hrm, And He has said, when He gives to any man eternal life none can pluck them out of his hands. Yes, we who believe know Jesus is mighty to save. For some of us once felt there was no power in heaven or earth that could save us. But we found Jesus could. And therefore we say to you, kind reader, Jesus is mighty to save. He can save the bitterest and most persecuting foe of His. He saved Paul of Tarsus. He can save those living in awful sins, such as man-stealing. He saved John Newton. He can save those whose lips only know to curse and swear. He saved John Bunyan—who says of himself, from a child he had few equals for cursing and swearing, lying and blaspheming the holy name of God. Yes, He can save the vilest of sinners, for it is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. He came to save. That was His mission. And if He came for this purpose, we may well suppose there is no one so sinful He cannot save. Perhaps you, dear reader, may feel you are too great a sinner for Christ to save. Ah no! only once put your soul in His hands—only once come to Him and ask Him—only once honestly say lo Him you are a great sinner, and want to love Him and live with Him in heaven, and He will give you life, will save you. He is mighty to save. Just say you will love Him, serve and obey Him all lifelong, and He will— you have His word for it, and God's word for it, and the teachings of all holy men for it—save you. Come with the cry—Lord save or I perish; come with the plea—Lord have mercy on me, and He will save you; come with the truthful heart— " Juit ai I am, without one plea, But that thy blood was shed for me. And that thou bid'at me to come to thee, 0 Lamb of God, I oome," and you are His and He is yours, and no power in heaven or earth or hell can harm or destroy you. He will save you—He is mighty to save, mighty to save. E. T. D. Ebon, Marshall Islands, June, 1861. A Sailor's Kind Reproof.—Solomon says, " A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver;" and again, " A word in due season, how good it is !" The following incident in the life of a distinguished Baptist minister of Scotland, will show that a sailor may sometimes utter a word, the results of which will affect millions of immortal souls : A Word in Season.—James A. Haldane, who recently died in Edinburgh, in his early life commanded the man-of-war Melville Castle. When engaged in an action, he ordered up a fresh set of his hands to take the place of those who had been killed by the broadside of the enemy. The men seeing the mangled bodies of their comrades, instinctively drew back, at which he poured forth a volley of oaths, and wished them all in hell. A religious seaman shortly after said to him respectfully and seriously, " If Godhad heard your prayer just now, where should we have been ?" His words were winged by Him who never smites in vain, and from that day the captain became a changed man. He lived to preach His brother the Gospel fifty-four years. Robert, now known as an able, learned and pious commentator, was early converted under his preaching. Robert went to Geneva, and while there a number of young men were converted under his labors, among whom were Frederic Monod, now one of the pillars of the Evangelical Church in France, Felix NefT, the devoted young pastor of the high Alps, and Merle D'Aubigne, the historian of the Reformation. Who can gather up the results of that single conversion on board the Melville Castle, brought about through a single sentence addressed by a sailor to his profane commander ? Times.—The Right of Rev. Bishop Potter, Pennsylvania, has to be distribfollowing prayer caused the uted among the clergy orhis diocese, to be used at their discretion in their public services on the Sabbath :— O Almighty God, who art a strong tower of defence to those who put their trust in Thee, whose power no creature is able to resist, we make our humble cry to Thee in this hour of our country's need. Thy property is always to have mercy. Deal not with us according to our sins, neither reward us according to our iniquities ; but stretch forth the right hand of Thy majesty, and be our defence for Thy name's sake. Have pity upon our brethren who are in arms against the constituted authorities of the land, and show them the error of their way. Shed upon the counsels of our rulers the spirit of wisdom, and moderation, and firmness, and unite the hearts of our people as the heart of one man in upholding the supremacy of law, and the cause of justice and peace. Abate the violence of passion; banish pride and prejudice from every heart, and incline us all to trust in thy righteous Providence, and to be ready for every duty. And oh, that in thy great mercy, thou wouldst hasten the return of unity and concord to our borders, and so order all things that peace and happiness, truth and justice, religion and piety, may be established among us lor all generations. These things, and whatever else Thou shalt see to be necessary and convenient for us, we humbly beg through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Lord and Sa- A Prayer for the viour. Amen. God Every where.—The theology and the piety of agricultural and mechanic arts and pursuits are palpable. God is in history and jn science—in all our inventions and dscioveries. They are all according to his laws—have been developed by his laws— and proofs conclusive that He is their author. Every good gift, and every perfect gift comes from above, from the Father of lights. MARINE JOURNAL. PORT OF HONOLULU, S. I. ARRIVALS. Sept. 2—Am hark Yankee,Commodore Paty, 11j days fromBan Francisco. 4—Am hark Zne, Lawton, from the Arctic, with 3000 its bone, 6000 Iba ivory, and 76 brls wh oil. ■:> II I. M. corvette Oalathee, 28 guns, Capltainedu Cornnlicr-Lueinlere, 16 days from Tahiti. s—Am steamer Santa Cms, Bennett, 11 days from San Francisco. 11 -Haw. sen Maria, R Brown, from sea. 12—Am clipper ahip Kadnga, Burdit*, 134 days from Boa ton. DEPARTURES. Sept. 9— Am hark Comet, Smith, forBan Francisco. 10—Am steamer Santa Crux. Bennett, for Japan and China. MEMORANDA. Xf Am. steamer Santa Cruz, Bennett, rc)>orts—Left San Francisco Aug. 25. On the 27th, the steward, named B. F. Parker, jumped overboard and was drowned. The vessel was Immediately hove to, a boat lowtred, and every exertionmade to save him, hut he disappeared before the boat could reach him. He was supposed to have been insane. Experienced light, baffling winds the entire passage. fiCT Am. ship Riduga, Burditt—Left Boston May lat; was 65 days to Staten Land ; thence to 50° S. was 26 days, during which experienced very severo weather, continual gales from W.N.W. to W.3.W. After that, had light, variable winds the remainder of the passage. Saw several vessels off the Horn, but did not learn any of their names or where bound. Arrived at Honolulu Sept. 12, all well,after a passage of 184 days. PASSENGERS. From San Franciuco—per Yankee, Sept. 2—Mrs Newberry, Misses X and C Newberry, Mr anil Mra Waterhnuse, Mrs Sequent and child. Miaa Emmea. Jqo Yates, wifeand 3 children, P C Waterman, J C Spalding Capt T Cummins, Capt C Cook, Mrs Mailand 2 children, Daniel Burns, Jno Madden, Wm Lore, Lieut F C Kruger, W II Kruger, A 8 Qrinbaum, II Raymond, Richard Nortlirop, S 11 Lichtenstein, John Smith, GeorgeGrey, Wm Basch, John Barker, and 2 Chinamen—3s. For Sin Francisco—per Comet, Sept. 9—Mrs 0 P Judd, Miss 8 A Judd, Allan Judd, Misses Carrie A Hall, Mlsi Cornelia Hall, Mrs Macfarlane and 4 children, Mra L L Richards and 3 children, Wm White, C II Dair, Miaa R Daly, D & Vida, F L Hanks, t Ashmead, Mr Hague, Wm Hogsn, W H Johnson, I. Miller, N L Weldy, A X Stevens, JamesCooke, Chaa Taylor, Mr Hunter, Mr Murphy, Mr George—32. From San Francisco —per Sanu Crue, Sept. 6—For Honolulu : CII bunt. For <:hma t H M Shearer, MiaaDerooihire, Mr Stevenson, CharlesSmith. From Boston—per Raduga, Sept. 12—Mrs Burditt (Captain's wife) and child, Henry W Saunders. MARRIED. DlMOUD—Witmhocse—In Honolulu, at the fort Street Church, Thursday erening, Sept. 13, by Rot. IS. Corwin, Mr. William Henry Dtmond to Mm Elton D. WaterhouM, both of Honolulu. Caanorow—Kaorrmwi—In Honolulu, Ang. 31, by Rer. S. C.Damon, Changfow, a Chinaman, to Keopuhiwm, a Hawuian. DIED. Il—ln Honolulu, Sept. 12, Martha, wife of the Hon. Job* li, of consumption, aged 19 years. Clotoh—ld Honolulu, **pt. 2. Mr. John Hough, aged 20, beloogiDg to Newburgh, N. Y. He was mate cat the Morning Star m 1890, hut came from the United States an officer on board the wbaleship ThomasDickason. Hi»«moTii»—At Y. S. Hospital, Honolulu, Sept. 6. John Harrington, belonging to Cairo, Oreene County, N- V., where hiaparents now reside. He died in consequence of a severe injury received from the blow of a whale, on the 10th of July, while attached to the whaJeshlp Oeneral Pike. He was diacharged upon the Consulate August 12. THE FRIEND: A MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO TEMPERANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE, PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY SAMUEL €. DAMON. TERMS: Oa« copy, per annum, Twoeopiai, Fiveoopiea, ... •••-.. " |2.0$ 8.00 MO � 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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