https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/5187a36b4ef2dd934852bc8fee93c67b.pdf f2f63db234929e1c5ff6d3dec07a15c6 PDF Text Text HONOLULU, OAHU, H. 1., MAY I, 1846. Vol. IV.] THE FRIEND, THE SEAMEN'S Journal, devoted to Temperance, Seamen, Mai me and General Intelligence. [No. IX. men. What then is the difference in the FRIEND. morality of the thing, and what shields the THE SAILOR'S SABBATH. A Senii-montlilv 65 THE FRIEND. professor from censure, when the same secular money-seeking passion is indulged on PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY a broader scale upon the bosom of the wide their members for churches Do discipline SAMUEL O DAMON, NEAJtSN'S CHAPLAIN. ocean. Sabbath ? whaling on lh« The missionary church, just gathered of Christ and the by appointment the Bjf I X RMS from heathenism, would be looked upon as a Christendom, of ministers common consent S-,50 Our copy per annum, burlesque and a scandal upon the christian ■ i ml of the gospel and christian churches, are i,"" Two copies, name, were its members allowed, without " the expounders and of 6,00 practical the " public « Three rebuke, lo sail their tiny ships (canoes) and oo 7 ol whatever doctrines Fire word God. Therefore " ' 10,00 nets on the Lord's day. And r ,.„ are held and whatever duties practised by the drag their yet, if the argument of necessity were to be /. 1) VIItT I 11N ■ NTH, ■reel mass of christians, these will form the admitted in either case, it would be much One square, 2 illMrtiotM, £2,25, and 50 cents for ev- standard of morals, and furnish the code of here, than in the case of the more plausible half whatevless, square ol appeal among men. Consequently, ery additional insertion. One 1 insertions, 51,75. and 37 1-2 cents for every ad- er mistake may be made, whatever error whaleman. insertion. For yearly advertising, please every one knows it is not right to purpropagated, or whatever vice practiced by sueNo, this business in the manner it is pursued apply to the Publisher. mistake, error, this chriatiana generally, this Subscriptions and donations for the Friend receiv- or this vice will be viewed as harmless and by most whalers, whether professors or nonat the Study of the Seamen's Chaplain, or by the mankind professors. Mowing Agents: —Mr. E. H. Boiirdman, Honolulu; practiced with little scruple by And this evil is not confined in its influand pracby. Cochran Forbes, Lahaina; Rev. Titus Coon, A simple allusion to former views ilo; and the American Missionaries throughout tices of christians in relation to ardent spir- ences to churches in christian lands. Ita unhappy effects are felt on henthen shores. c Islands. its, slavery, war, etc., will illustrate the doc- Take, lor instance, the Sandwich Islands. trine here staled. The world will slumber These are visited annually by two hundred as so ministers long sin over cherished any POETRY. hundred whale ships, most of whom or three The world slumber over it. and churches wish to ship more or less natives in the serwill cull darkness light, bitter sweet, and THE MARINER'S HYMN. evil good, so long as ministers and churches vice. Here the evil is deeply felt. Many to IIV MRS. SOCTIIEY. do not in doctrine, discipline and life, con- of our young men are called upon to go not few of our sea, them, and a among tradict them. Now the command, " Ref.auneli thy bark, mariner! the hope of Christian, Qod speed thee! member the Sabbath day to keep it holy," is church-members are lured by where the in to embark an enterprise Lei 10.->-c the rudder bauds— gain, as other law the in just as imperative any Qood angels lead thee! law of God has less practical influence over has called its violation ssi And s warily, decalogue. thy Set This Templ'sls will come; down as severe retribution on individuals the mind than "the love of money." Steer thy course steadily— collision the into painful pastor often brings of other nnd on nations, as the violxtion any Christian, steer home! command of Jehovah. How then can a with ship-masters and other interested perand Look lo the weather-how, ship-master, an officer, or a seaman who sons as, from a sense of duty, he cannot the sin not to teach his people Breakers ore round taeet dare neglect Ihe makes no more scruple at whaling on Let fall the plummet now, Sabbath whaling, nnd to admonish them of his be esdaily food, than of eating Shallows may ground thee. .sabbath a business in Reel in tlie foresail, then! jteemed a member of an evangelical church to refrain from engagingto indesecrate Hold the helm fast! God'a which be driven will they and receive in good and regular standing, So let the vessel wearfrom his pastor a letter to that effect ? If holy day. Neither docs the evil stop here. There swept the blast. we are to take the Bible, and not the max- Church-members who are thus enticed to What of the night, watchman? ims and customs of men, for our rule of violate their most solemn vows, and, for What of the night? faith and standard of morality, we might as "filthy lucre's" sake, to trample on the Sab" Cloudy nil quiet— No land vet- all's right!'' well certify that the church-member who bath, must be cut off from our churches, lie wall Mill, be vigilant; steals or commits adultery, is in good and while many of their employers from enlightDanger may lie to reAt an hour when ull secmelh regular standing, as the man who thus will- ened and christian lands, are suffered so as we and, main far in standing, regular tramples Securest lo thee. fully, deliberately and constantly can learn, unrebuked, in their respective which that sacred The same Book day. on How! gains ihe leak so fast! says " Thou shalt not commit adultery thou churches. Ought these things so to be ? la Clear out the hold; lav merchandise, Hoist up shalt not steal," says also, " Remember the this setting a good or a bad example before Heave onl thy gold. day to keep it holy." Traditions, these infant churches, just gathered from Sabbath There —lei the ingots go; Where is the doctrines, prejudices, maxims and customs the ruins of heathenism ? matter Now the ship rights: ? Were the this in wrong and right Hurra! the harbor's near— the and of men, do not change immutable Lo, the red lights! the whaling business conduced on christian immaculate laws of Heaven. Should any church in the United States and liberal principles, many of the best and Slacken not sail yet island; At the inlet or allow its members to plant, sow, reap, traf- most conscientious young men of the Islands Straight for the beacon steer, fic Six. on the sabbath; or to fish even, on the would be encouraged to ship in the service, Straight for the highland: rivers, lakes, shores etc., of the land ; that thus gaining for themselves an honest and Crowd all thy canvass on, their Cut through the foam: church would soon become a taunt, a pro- competent living, while they benefited Christian,cat anchor now— an execration and a derision among foreign masters and owners. But aa the bu- -.. No. -------- tdit oinl Hearea is thy home! verb, vi. �66 THE sincss is now conducted, honest and conscientious christians, who have been faithfully instructed and who duly regard their solemn oath of allegiance to Heaven, cannot engage in it with impunity. Id our next we will enquire why masters and officers whale on the Sabbath. Most truly yours, TITUS COAN. FRIEND. prevented from guzzling the poison to their Much is said about spirits being forced own destruction upon the islands by the government <>i Is our government so weak, that a few per- France, and I fully sympathise with the resons nt Lahaina can spread misery and death marks of ihe Polynesian am this subject.— around them in defiance of the laws and of, Bat dues the Treat/ with France compel the the public sentiment of nine-tenths of the government to license a grog snap at Lninhabitants? It was not so in the days of baina, or even at Honolulu? If an let the Ilnnpili. He (of course much less efficientI defence of ihe licenses be placed on this than our present more enlightened rulers) ground alone, but not the government bedrove the retail of spirits into hidden places,: come a parly in the iniquity by receiving and comnelled the poisonous serpent to creep money for giving sanction lo it. " Better NCE. TEMPE RA about in bamboo stalks under the cover of! by far run the risk ofdying with clean bands night. Public sentiment was not so cnlight-' by foreign cupidity or violence, than lie made P'or the Friend. ened nnd decided on the subject then as it' the agents of our own unhallowed doom?" is now. Was the evil then increased in con-j Hut I do not believe the French Treaty reLICENSES. quires any such thing, nor dues the editor Mr. Editor, —I have felt no little interest sequence of nut regulating the sale by giv- of the Polynesian, or be would place the dein the late discussion on the subject of li- ing licenses? Masters of vessels in those fence on this ground alone. censes for selling spirits. If conducted in a days, often spoke of the little trouble their' Yours truly, kind manner, it cannot fail to elicit truth men occasioned them while on shore, nnd of E. W. CLARK. and do good. If the question between you their satisfaction in seeing them return, aland your friend of the Polynesian is a ques- most without exception, sober to their ships. tion of " method" merely, as I trust it is, I Would such have been the case, if there A NARRATIVE cannot but hope that kind and friendly dis- had then been even one licensed groggery af Lahaina ? both cussion will bring you to the same mind. Indeed, after reading the very just It is true, thai for one or two years past there remarks of the Polynesian, March 7th, has been much rum selling at Lahaina, but ON against the traffic in spirits, I could hardly is it because there has been no license to rePITCAIRN'S ISLAND. help thinking you were already of the same tail? Is it not rather because there has been mind, and that the intended license system no efficient efforts of government to prevent BY JOHN BUFFETT. would certainly go by the board. Yes, it? Has not the known views of the govon the subject of license paralyzed far the ernment better run risk of with by dying " [Coalinaed from page 51. J clean hands by foreign violence, than be the efforts of (he police nt Luhainu? 1 ask Hit made the passive agents of our own unhal- the question of those who are better ac- \isxl of M. Ship, Fly, Feb., (1838.) lowed doom." This remark, at once over- quainted with the state of things at Lahaina choice of Chicf'Magistrate influenza 1841 ; death of E. Quintal and Isabella Christhrows all the strong arguments of the Poly- than lam. It is said "liquor is us abunnesian of February 21st, against Amicus dantly sold at Lahaina, us if a score of litian—description of the islund, village, and the Friend. If foreign influence and censes existed there." Is it so, and cannot house-building, productions Sec. foreign rapacity will force sure and conse- the police of Lahaina find out the authors of In the year 1838, H. M. S. Fly, Comquent ruin upon the islands, let us die with this mischief? If they cannot it is lime they mander Eliot, arrived. He advised as the clean hands." Let not the sanction of the were displaced, and others found more vigi- colony was increasing, lo elect a Chief Magovernment be given to this way of killing lant and more faithful to their trust. gistrate to be chosen annually by voters who the bodies and souls of men. Let not this I do not know that I understand what is had attained ihe age of 18 years, both male work of death be carried on under the broad meant by a worse effect upon public mor- nnd female; the magistrate lo keep a recoid seal of Kamehnmcha 111. What should we als." If it is meant that those who will sell or journal uf his proceedings and to be ansay of a law giving license for committing rum become more hardened without li-ense, swerable to the British Government. Ed. murder under certain restrictions in order to I agree with the sentiment, but shall we Quintal was elected and sworn accordingly. prevent more barbarous method 4 of com- make wickedness respectable by law, so that In 1841, the influenza made ils appearmitting the act? Ought not license for com- those who will indulge in it may be less ance amongst us, and while laboring under mitting other acts far more disastrous in their hardened? Shall we make a "nuisance" that disease, H. M.'s Ship Curacoa, Capt. etfecls upon society than the crime of mur- respectable by giving the sanction of gov- Jenkin Jones arrived, who by !iis kindness der, to be regarded with the same abhor- ernment to it, even for a revenue. (See and that of his Surgeon Dr. Gunn, afforded rence! Let not the government have any Capt. Wilkes' remarks respecting Ihe traffic us great relief. Soon after the departure ol in opium in Signnpore.) I have no objec- the C, Edward Quintal and Isabella Chrisfellowship with the accursed traffic. But to leave out of view the great law of tion to the governments deriving money tian died; the latter was the widow of Fletch not doin# evil that good may come, I am to- from the nuisance, if it must exist; but I er Christian of the "Bounty." I suppose tally at variance with the Polynesian respect- would have them derive money from heavy she was over 80 years old. She recollected ing the method of regulating the sale so as fines imposed to prevent the evil, rather than both Cook's and Wallis's visit to Tahiti.— to confine it within the least injurious limits! from the sale of a license to commit it. This She had enjoyed good health, was very acI do not expect the government will entirely method will have as great effect as the other tive and would go up the mountain, and to prevent the sale of spirits, nor do I expect to prevent liquors from becoming cheap, the west side of the island and bring home they will entirely prevent the crime of mur- (which is brought forward as an argument a load, but a short time before her last sickder; but I have so much confidence in the against the no license system) besides the ness, and she always liked employment.— efficiency of the government as to believe additional advantage of being vastly more She bad three children by Christian and althat they can drive the retail of spirits into creditable to the government, if not more ter his death four by Young. Her only redark corners, where it belongs, and where beneficial to the revenue. Liquors were maining son did not long survive her, ho it will do much less mischief than in open never sold so dear at Lahaina, as during the died of an affection of the heart, which he day. In this way, a vast number may be lime of Hoapili referred to. endured with much fortitude and departed : OF TWENTY YEARS' RESIDENCE — " " — �FRIEND. 67 THE with a hope "lull of immortality." A ner of performing this, is by driving a slick they are generally planted in October and daughter named Polly, win of Ceo. Adams, into the ground, and laying a billet of wood November, the Harvest time is August.— before it, the person sits down nnd rubs Ihe Each family plants according to their numhas since died of cancer on the breast. now leaf from heel to point, which smooths or bers, that is, a family of 8 persons generally description shall endeavor lo a I give opens the leafit is then placed round the slick plant 8000. They are gei.crally cut up into nf the island, manners, customs &c: and over the billet, the smaller one crossing pieces, a common sized yam making 8 or 10 the larger one i.nd confined in that position plants, and spread on the ground and covhy the foot, another is now added and con- ered with earth, where they remain till they tinued till it will contain no more. (A ring have budded, which is in about six weeks, contains about 8(1 leaves ) It is now tied the ground for planting being dug up, the with a piece of bark and put by for use.— plants are taken from the bed and the weakThe leaves bring fhi;k and prickly, the er shoots or buds broken off, leaving one or hands are generally sore for some days, being two, they are then planted at the distance of well bored. Sticks are now provided, from two feet each way, nnd are kept weeded till 9 to G feet long and about 1 1-2 inches in digging time. Some years since a troublecircumference, and the women ore employed some weed was ititroduced, which has spread to fasten (he leaves on to the sticks; the all over the island, and causes a deal of trouleaves just lap over each other widlhwise ble. The seeds are very tine, and are carand both arc pierced with a pricker made of ried liv the wind and animals to all parts of bone or hard wood, and secured by fern the island, nnd if a person walks through it, roots about the size of a quill. The men he is covered with the seeds and looks like now place them on the rafters nnd secure an hedgehog. At one time all the people (hem with rope yarns; 4 or 5 hundred rings attempted to destroy it, but it was finally arc sufficient for a house. Every year nine given up. Each family fattens one or two or tea houses are thatched, as each family hogs (before digging the yams) and suit them have out houses &c, and some new ones are down, so that we may have meat whileworkbuilt, rebuilt, or enlarged. They generally, ing and not be obliged to leave it nnd go for or indeed always assist cuch other to build, fish. At such time we have more meat than that is, if 8 or 10 assist mc to build my at any other season. Generally in fine house, I am considered in debt until I have weather when we have not much work, we assisted them to build theirs. go a fishing, and as we sometimes fish in 160 S. B. There are several vallics running through or 180 fathoms, we lose many hooks and The village is situated on the North side u great part of the island, and are named lines by their getting entangled among the nf the island, and is separated by two vnl- after the natives, who divided the land among rocks, and by the sharks. So that hooks lies, it is situated on rising ground, about themselves, such as " McCoys Valley, nnd lines are always in demand. The yams being dug arc laid by in a shady place where 150 or i2oi) feet above the level of the sea. " Isaac's Valley" &.c. &.c. The houses were formerly of two stories, At the height of about 1000 feet is con- they will keep eight or nine months, if the having a ladder to ascend from the inside siderable table land, on which, and in the buds are kept broken off. through a trap door, hut accidents happen- vallies, is tho best soil. At the height of The next work is planting Bannanas, each ing to children and being more exposed to 1500 feet on the highest mountain is a large family planting from one to four hundred. strong winds they have been taken down and morai or burying place in which are stones A Plantain or Bannunn bears but one bunch built on a new and better plan. They are of two hundred weight, which must have of fruit, it is then cut down; suckers growof an oblong form from 33 to 12 feet in been carried up from the beach. Duiing ing from the old tree are pulled up and plantlength, partitioned oil', and having on the my residence parts of two skeletons were ed at the distance of 5 feet each way, and back side, bid places siunlur to the births on dug up, they lay side and side nnd with them take about 15 months to come to maturity. ship board. The houses are well made from were buried some pearl shells. I would re- A crop is not always sure, as a gale of wind a species of wood called More or Amni, mark that at Pitcairn's there arc no pearl will sometimes sweep down a whole field.— which is very durable and handsome, and oysters, therefore the former inhabitants All the yam grounds are at a distance from when polished not inferior to mahogany.— must have come from some other island, I the village, the ground near, being better The houses stand East and West, the front think it likely fromGambier's. The natives for sweet potatoes and it being no great disNorth, facing the sea, and have sliding of that island say that their forefathers once tance to carry them to the landing place, as window shutters. They are thatched with lived on Pitcairn's, and that they left it in they are generally sold to ships. For some years past many ships have the leaf of the Pandanus. The thatching some kind of a vessel, they give a good aclasts seven or eight years. When a house count of the situation of the island, its bury- touched at the island, chiefly American is to be thatched each family has to pick ing places, &.c. whalers. Some years 20 ships, and even There are plenty of the pearl oyster nt 30. taking on an average, 20 to 30 barrels their proportion, which is not very pleasant business as it n always picked in a rainy Gambier's, but the only conveyance when 1 each, of provisions and giving us in extime, as it cannot be rubbed when dry.— was on that Island, was by rafts made of change, cloth, soap, molasses, oil &c. &c. The edges of the leaves are armed with bread-fruit trees. Some years since one of By so much intercourse with ships, we have sharp prickers, nnd sometimes broken limbs their rafts drifted to sea with a number of many wants to be supplied which were beare the consequence, of fulling from the natives, and two or three lived and landed fore, unknown, and are now considered netrees when picking, us they are then very on "Oparo" or " Rnpa," a distance of 7 or cessary, and which we shall feel the want of as the whaling business decreases. Should slippery, and some of the branches break 800 miles. very easily. The leaf is about five or six The produce of Pitcairn's, are Yams, Po- whaling fail, we must go back to our old feet long, three inches wide, tapering to a tatoes, Oranges &c. The yams arc very custom of dress. Shirts, pantaloons and point. Both male and female are employed good, and the seed was brought in the Boun- jackets, must be exchanged again for the in picking, and after they are picked, they ty, I believe from Whytootacha. A great "Maro,"and ladies gowns for the native are rubbed and made into rings. The man- deal of labor is required to cultivate them, petticoats, which will be a great change inThe island is about 1 \-'2 miles in circumference, the coast non-bound, the landing place is on 'he N. E. side of the island and is called by the natives "ship landing," since " Bounty Bay." There is a landing place on tho west side. It is a good lioul harbor but not a good place to land a boat, and it is rather fatiguing for a stranger to cross the inoiiniuin to go to the village.— With the wind from the eastward, a vessel may anchor here in about 1- fathoms, sandy bottom, and safe landing. The name of ihe place is Water Valley, and is the place where! Christian first landed. It is a good watering place for ships after ruins; tit such limes a ship may procure one or two hundred barrels in a day, but in a dry time none can be procured there. Some years ago the trade winds were generally regular from S. E to K. N. E., from January to March, but now they are not so regular. The wind in the summer prevailing more from (he Northward and in winter from S. W. to S. E. When they change they generally go with the sun, the strongest winds are from the N. VV. to West and from �68 THE FRIEXD. THE FRIEND. ask him to point out the immoral young rnnn who is devotedly fond of any branch of natPitcairn's I ural science; I never knew such u one.— HONOLULU, MAY 1, 1846. As cocoa-nuts are considered an indispenThere may be such individuals, for religion sable article in cooking, and are also used only can change Ihe heart but if there be, The advantage and pleasures of Scifor making oil, each family has a plantation of trees. The manner of using the cocon- ence.—One of our island correspondents has they arc very rare exceptions; sad the loud clamor always raised against flic mini of scinut in cooking is as follows: The yam or written us an interesting communication up-j ence who errs, is a proof of the truth of mv sweet potatoe being skinned is rubbed on a stone grater, the ripe cocoa-nut is scraped on the probable advantages that would re-! proposition, the ennobling study of God's and the milk or juice expressed, and mixed suit from devoting a portion of our columns works upon a well regulated mind. Fortuwith yam or potatoe, which serves as short- to scientific articles. Would that we had nate, indeed, is it for the youth ofeither sex, tasle for natural objects, ening. It is then wrapped up in a bannana more time for scientific pursuits, and if the who early imbibes aare and whose pursuits not thwarted by injuleaf and baked into bread called "Pelahi," be commanded nothing J dicious friends." [Sec American Journal ol which is much better than ynms or potatoes requisite time could boiled, especially when we have no meat, as would alford us greater pleasure than toi Science and Aits, No. for January, 1885, is often the case with us. The ovens arc a spread before readers the resulls of our page 108, in a notice of Dr. Mantell's hole dug in the ground, the wood being reading and investigations. The thoughts Medals of Creation. ] placed, is covered with stones and set on fire, of our correspondent may direct some rea-!1 Perhaps my own fondness for such pursuits lends me to over estimate the interest when the wood is nearly consumed, and the stones well heated, they are spread abroad der'a mind to profitable reflection and 1 which your readers may take in such subjects, if so I beg you will feel no delicacy in covered with Ti leaves. The meat or yams study, hence, we publish them. declining the publication of the above ex&.C., is then laid on the leaves and then covKaii.ua, Jan. 16, 1840. tract. ered with Brother larger of the same leaf, tho whole is then covered with earth, and Science has been well called the hand-' Our correspondent reeomraends the pubmaid of religion. She is so nut only hy elu-J about half hoar is cooked. cidating many passages of scripture, but by lication of " Extracts" from scientific works. be a far better course for those The Great Britain.—The Nantucket leading many of her votaries to look from Would it not nature to nature's God. the Islands who have a fondness for up Might upon not you Inquirer, in speaking of the arrival of the by devoting a small portion of your paper to science, to prepare original articles for the steamer in the vicinity of that island, says That she was discovered from Siasconset interesting articles upon scientific subjects, Friend and Polynesian? Nature has here at about 6 o'clock, on Monday morning, in- promote indirectly ils main object. The deopened a wide field for the observations and side of Bass Rip, heading in shore, and velopments of modern science may furnish continued to run in until she was off the you a great variety of articles which would investigations of the botanist, geologist, ichhead of the harbor, some six miles south of interest every reader. Probably the best thyologist, linguist and almost every other Great Point, with the town of Nantucket course would be to depend mainly upon ex- literary and scientific character. There is full in sight, when she stopped her engine, tracts from books nnd periodicals, as there one subject to which wo should rejoice to being then about half a mile from the shore, are few of those residing at the islands whose some competent person or persons set her signal and fired two or three times pursuits admit ol their giving such attention learn that to scientific as to them to were their attention. I refer lo subjects, Obed made devoting prepare for a pilot, when Cnpt. Luce his appearance on the beach and a boat was produce articles wh.ch would be as interest- the Tabu Systkm of the Hawaiians nnd sent from the steamer and took him on ing as may be derived from other sources, other Polynesian nations. We are satisfied board. Capt. Luce was not a pilot, hut ad- and sources to which very few of youf reait would richly reward the antiquarian invesvised Capt. Hoskin to run down off Siascon- ders probably have access. I was some weeks since led to think much tigator, and confer a great favor upon the set where he could obtain one. This was done, and about 9 A. M., Capt. G. W. Cof- upon this subject by an extract from a dis- reading public. Is there not some one of fin boarded her off that place, and left on tinguished author, but who he is I do not our old missionaries, who will produce a seboard Capt. Nathan Gibbs, a pilot, who was know. It is quoted by Mantell in his Medals ries of articles upon this subject? Let us every way competent to extricate the noble of creation. I marked it ut the time to send know the origin, extent, power and influence steamer from her difficulty and conduct her to you fur publication, but ill health has prevented Mean my executing my purpose. of her destination. of this system, so fur as it can now be disto the port while I see the Polynesian has taken up the covered. We would also suggest that some subject. Boat's Crew recovered. Capt. Baxter missionary or old resident could furnish It is fearfully true, that nine-tenths of much interesting and desirable knowledge Quebec, which nrrived at St. of barque John, N. 8., from Bristol, England, reports the immorality which pervades the better by informing the public in regard to the inNov. 11, lat. 43 30, lon. 4G, picked up a classes of society, originates in the first boat nnd crew lost from whale ship Minerva place from the want of a harmless and pleas- troduction of vegetables and animals upon ing occupation to fill up vacant time; and as the islands. When, whence, and by whom, Smythn, Crocker, of and from New Bedford, the study of the natural sciences is as inter- were brought cattle, horses, mules, gouts, while alongside a whale on the 7th. They us it is beneficial, it must necessarily esting of the William consisted following persons; a moral not to suy religious influence sheep fkc; potatoes, melons, and other veMarble, mate; J. F. Farrow, A. B. Farns- exert the character. He who is fond of sci- getables; oranges, lemons, tamarinds, cherworth, William Hewes, James Waid, and upon entific will not enter into revelry, imoya, apples and other fruits. pursuits are now the in Alexander Curry. They care of the U. S. Consul at St. John, N. B. The for artificial excitements have for him no Minerva Smythe touched at Fayal, Nov. 15, fascinations. The overflowing cup, the unIn regard to Inters and documents respecting Tahiti, and reported that she had lost a boat, first meaning or dishonest game cuniiol entice pulilished in our Inst, we would remark that they came officer, and five men, taken down by a sperm him. If any one doubts the beneficial in- through private hands unconnected with any ohVia! fluence of these studies on the morals, I will functionary. whale. deed, for the young ladies and gentlemen of : — " �THE 69 FRIEND. tain, any port or ports on Vancouver's Island, South of liiat latitude. Mr. P. ia reply rejects this offer, and trusts Mr. B. will be prepared to offer some further proBasat,'' more consistent with fairness and equity, and with the reasonable ex|iectations of the British Government," &c. Mr. B. complains thai his proposition has been rejected without even a reference to his own government" nnd w ilhdraws the proposal. In December, Mr. P. again proposes to leave the whole matter to arbitration, wlm h is again declined by Mr. 8., and thus the natter rested ul our lasl dales, to far as the negotiations are couecrnci!. we are not prepared with a correspondent, .'omul liebiw. On the MS of February lasl, Resolves were passed the From them nnd letters which have been kindly subHouse of Representatives directing the President to cause to say that (he government is doing wrong. mitted to our perusal we glean the following: Such arc the existing circumstances, that we The OaaoOM Uckstios. —The relations between the notice to be given to the government of Great Britain, that the convention shall be annulled in one year after cannot well see how the government can es- United Slates and Great Britain, in regard to the Oregon giving said nolice, but this notice itol lo interfere with Territory, have ralher an ominous BipeU, though we cancape from granting a number of licenses. not thiol; a ear will grow out of present dilliculiies. In ihe right and discretion of the proper authorities to reAs to the number, we slill think that a great- order lliat our readers bjs] know how the case stood St new or pursue negotiations for an amicable settlement of the controversy. These resolves were passed by a vote er number of houses are licensed than the the lust advices, we give the lollowing tynepsisi By a of 163 yeas, to fi-f nays. It is very doubtful however, (''invention between the two countries on the 20th of government is obliged or compelled to liwhethi r these respires pass toe Senate, as Mr. Calhoun October, ISH, it was agreed that what is now called the cense, by either the French or English Oregon Territory, with its harbors, bays &<•., should be and many of the Souihern Senators are opposed to them. Treaty, hence, we think the government in bee and open for the lerm of ten rears, to the vessels, Out of .Mi Senators, only 22 are presumed to be in favor nf passing the resolves. The President has informed Ihe that respect, to be in the wrong. That this citizens and subjects of the two nations. In August. another negotiation on the matter was terminate.i Beasts that the ullcmpl lo renew the negotiations had IS9T, is a correct conclusion, is manifest from the by the renewal of the 3rd article of the former eonven. fatted. fact, that during the last month two houses lion, and provldittg for the indefinite extension of all its Mexico. -The affairs between the U. S. and Mexico still remain unsettled. The Mexican Government had have been compelled to close doors, yet no provisions, with the agreement thai either party mighi refused to receive Mr. Slidcll as Minister Plenipolentiary it at any terminate time it should be thought advisable. public steps are taken for making the originI iy giving one year's nolice after ihe 20lh ol Oct., 1888, from the Y. S. and he had left the City of Mexico. It al number good. Keep the. number as small Attempt at two or three different limes have been is silo stated that Mittnmoras and Tampieo arc block■ as possible nnd let them be made to feel the made by members of Congress, to pas.- a bill directing aded. The American troops in Texas had been ordered to take up the line of inarch for the Rio Grande or Bravo, force of stringent police regulations nnd the President of the Unite.l States to give this notice, leu The Mexican troops had retired from Maznllan into hay* been unsuccessful. In Ihe former negotiations they wholesome municipal law. We uro rejoiced Ihe vessels interior; nil in the harbor had been sent off a between the two countries propositions have been made day or two before the Shark left. The Mexican Governto learn that the police of Honolulu are by each parly, as follows; Qreet Britain offered the D, Governors of ihe States to furnish awake nights as weli as during the day! S. lo run a line along ihe l'.Hh parallel of latitude to die ment had ordered ihe necessary the of men to fill up the army of invaquota branch of the Columbia River, and While upon this subject, we would refer N. Easternmost sion to the war-complement of 60,000 men. The interthence down that river to the sea, giving to Great Britain our readers to a most important aspect of the all the country North, anil to Ihe United val affairs of Mexico are by no means quiet. Opposition States all the subject of licenses as now presented in good country South of that line, except a small detached ter- in some of the Stales is still made to the usurpation of old Massachusetts. If that State has not ritory, extending on ihe Pacific and Siraits of I'uca, from General Paredes. Uniteo States.—The new tariff prepared by the the honor of bring the birth-place of the Bullin.lis harbor to Hood's canal, which also was to be Secretary of the Treasury, proposes ad valorem duties as given to the United States. The U. S. on the other hand Temperance Reform, it was at least, its cra- offered to divide ihe land by a line drawn along the par- follows: Iron nod manufactures nf iron, 30 per cent.; coal, 30; dle. allel of -19 degrees from the Rocky Mountains to the sea, manufactures of wool, 25; unmanufactured wool, 30; We copy the following from the Inst re- giving Ureal Britain the free navigation of the Columbia River. Neither proposition being acceded (o, matters re- manufactures of cotton, hemp and flax, 20; wines, 30; port of the American Temperance Union: and molas.-rs, 30; manufactures of silk. mained in st:ilu quo unlil November, IMS, when ihe spirits 7.1; sugar During the last year, the right of free trade in intoxi- British Gores nana! notified the American Government .10; do. of worsted, 201 coffee, tea and salt, fbee. cating liquors has been contended for us a rousliiutinuu! The U. S. Frigate, Congress, was spoken the Blh Dec. of its wish to enter into negotiations concerning the bounright. From the nctinn of the civil authorities nf Masin'l.at. 2" sjppi(|i( Long. 26 J M vV.; 39 days out and exNothing importance until was done of however, dary. sachusetts, withholding all license, and leaving the rctnil pected to be in Rio in 15 days. [She had not arrived at the 2:ird of August, 1811, when the negotiations comtraffic to be entirely suppressed by law. venders of intoxValparaiso on slie 27th of February, as we learn by a icating drinks in thai State have appealed to the Supreme menced between Messrs. Calhoun and PaUcnbam, as whale shipat Lahaina] The ship Brooklyn" left New al Washington. In addition to the forPlenipotentiaries Court of the United States, complaining of such supYork for the Oregon on Ihe 4th February, with 175 emipression as interfering with ihe laws of the United Slates, mer offers of Great Britain, Mr. Pakenham offered to grants, principally farmers and mechanics, from New any port ports make free or which the United Slates which permit the introduction of foreign liquors to be F.nglaud. Two other vessels were expected to leave sold in the Slate, and therefore, as unconstitutional. The might desire, either on the main land or Vancouver's Is- Boston and Salem in March. by land. This was declined Calhoun. PakenMr. Mr. plaintiffs have been sustained l.y their own counsel, sidThe exports from the U.S. the po>t year, amounted Is ed by the very distinguished gentlemen, the Hon. Daniel ham wished then to know what arrangement Mr. Calwas prepared to propose. Mr. C. in reply claimed nearly one hundred and fifteen millions of dollars. ImWebster, and the Hon. Rufus Choate, then United Slates houn ports one hundred and seventeen millions. Senator from that Stale, while ihe State was defended by the whole Territory drained by the Columbia Itivcr and its branches. Thus the negotiation rested until January, Dr. White left Washington for the Oregon on the tub Asahcl Huntington, Esq., District Attorney. On the question the Court was divided, and referred it to a full 1345, when Mr. Pakenham proposed to settle the ques- nf February. He was to be escorted with all despatch tion by arbitration, which was declined by Mr. Calhoun. hy U. S. dragoons, through the Indian territory. bench in February, 1846. by The Hue ol the magnetic telegraph between New York That decision which has probably already In July, 1815, the negotiation was againlineresumed formerly and Boston was to he completed in February last. It is Mr. Buchanan, who offered to Mr. P. the been made, we shall look for with much inte- offered, viz: along the 19th degree of latitude from the to be extended lo the valley of the Mississippi. rest. The Girsrd College near Philadelphia is fint.-hed. Rocky Mountains lo the Pacific making free to Great Bri- Licenses.—The subject of granting li- OVERLAND MAIL!!! By the arrival of the U. S Schr. Shark, 1.1. Com. Howicenses to sell intoxicating liquors, we have received our regular tiles of .V Y. papers interest many minds at the islands, as well as son, (Mercury and Express) up lo Feb. Mb] and have also elsewhere. If we rightly understand the sen- been favored with ihe perusal of a N. O. pniier as late timents of the 1 lawuiitin Government, it is in as February 21. \\ i have also seen a slip"' cut from a Washington patheory, decidedly opposed to the sale altoper, which bring-, news 22 days'' later from England, or gether, but feels compelled from treaty stip- down to the last of January. J V The intelligence from ulations to grant a number of licenses, un- thai country is of" the very highest importance, and hence der heavy bonds. In granting these licenses me refer our leaders lo the abstract of English news appears lo " " " " �70 THE FRIEJVD. F.NULAMD.-The latest dales from Kngluiid, via U. S., Bush on Goodwin's Sands had The St. are up lo the last of January. In December, the Peel David Slcumer plying between Havre, Plymouth and Ministry resigned ofliec on iho qucslion of the corn-laws, i Liverpool, was lost with all on board. The French IJovLord John Russell was sent for by ihe Queen, ami di- ernmeiit Snamer, Papm, was lost on the 7ih of Dec, on rected to form a new ministry. He failed in his attempt a sand bank, 9 m. north of Mogadore, and only 76 out of Among those foot was lo do so, and on ihe 20th went lo ihe Queen and resigned 151 persons on board were saved. lus trust. Sir lever! Peel wus then recalled by thej Mon. Monge, French Consul al Mogadorc. The Arubs Queen, aud nt her request, resumed his ollice as Firsl displayed on the occasion "real courage and buinaiiily. France. -The French Chambers were opened by the Lord of the Treasury. Most of his former associates al so resumed their offices. The present ministry is as fol- King on :iuth of Dec ember, by a speech from the Threes, which was very pacific and friendly to England. Mr. lows: First Ixird of tho Treasury, Sir Robert Peel; Home Guizol bal ssi iced tbi> remarks of Mr. Polk's MesSecretary, Sir J. R. G. lirnhaui; Lord Chancellor, Lord sage relative lo war and Texas, expressing bis surprise Lyndhurst; Lord President, Duke of Buccleugh; Coin- at the language used and staling thin he considered ii inaiider-in-chicf, Duke of Wellington; Secretary of For-j his duly to claim in reply for France, an entire indepen- 1 the funds placod in our hands will allow. That tin: Friend is usefully read by thousands of seamen and landsmen, «,. have no doubt, and that it will be sop ported, we are equally certain. During the first tbreo months ofthe current year, the amount icrei>cd by subscriptions and donutions was not sufficiently large to pay the current expenses attending the publication of the Fiiend. It is sincerely hoped tlnil in future Ihcre will be no occasion for hinting to our readers that they ought to feel under sufficient indebtedness, for the pleasure nnd hem til derived from perusing the pages of the Friend, lo cast in their donations for defraying the printer's bill. Lot it he remembered that there is no charge for editorial labors. Affairs, Lord Aberdeen; Lord Privy Seal, F.url of dence of action. Mr. Guizot in his speech before the Chambers, remarked that there were at present three powerful naList ok Officers diji.iimiimi to the U. S. tions intent on aggrandizing beyond measure theft terriSchooner Share:. —Neil M. Howieea, Lt. Comtory. England, Russia and the Uniled Slates. France manding— W. S. Schcnck, Lieutenant—James D. was not extending her dominions." |The attempts of the French lo extend dominion over ihe Socicly bunadl Bullock, Acting Master—Win. S. Uollins, Purser— Edward Hudson, Surgeon Sonant Mcl.anahan, Board of Trade, Karl Dalhousie; First Lord of the Ad- were doubtless of too little moment lo elicitnolice! Ed. Past Midshipman—George T. Simes, Hunter Damiralty, Lord Ellenborough; Post Mnsur General, Eur I ofF.] General News.—A sew treaty ofcommerce bad been vidson, Midshipmen John M. Maury, Captain's uf St. Germains; Secretary of the Colonies, Hon W. formed between the U. S. and Belgium. Clerk. Gladstone. Pabliamknt was |>rorogucd to the 22d of January,on In Germany the new doctrines of Rouge were advancChina.—The American schooner Swallow, Caping and religious toleration was gaining ground. Rongc which day it met. The Queen's speech, ss well as the tain Domini?, arrived the 291h ultimo, fifty-six days was received well in some places, but discarded in Others, lane of the Press, with regard lo llie U. S was of ihe a Catholic preacher having condemned Rouge from China. Pease, In were most pacific character. Expressions of regret made Mr. Chamberlain did not come passenger a= had from IBS pulpit, was insulted by some of the congrcgaon all hands, that the difficulties between thai country lion, whereupon a tremendous pitched battle took place in been hoped, but remained at Canton, and may be and the United States about Oregon, arc yet unsettled. expected in the U. S. ship of-thc-linc Columbus. Sir Robert Peel in a four hour's speech, introduced his ihe church itself. plan for the fiscal regeneration of the country. It was Professor Henkc of Drcssen in Saxony, discovered a The time of her leaving fo the Islands was not denew planet nn the evening of Ihe Bth of December. Profinitely known, but it was supposed she would leave simple and comprehensive. He announced thereduction fessor Encke of Berlin, has named it " Astraen." of duty on a number of articles which press upon ihe in two or three months. Mr. Chamberlain's health, From some letters lately discovered by Sir David Brewcommercial and agricultural isrtSSSStB, ami impressed up. it was hoped, had somewhat improved. The best ster among the papers of his father-in law, McPherson, on ihe manufacturers Ihe necessity of preparing for ihe medical gentlemen in Hong Kong and Canton do not iho trans'stor of Ostien, it is summed thai a ion of a advent of free trade. make an unfavorable report in regard to his restoPresbyterian thename Clergyman.by ofLaclilan McLean Sir Robert Peel in his speech spoke highly of the report ration. was author of the the letter* of Junius. McLean was of the Am. Secretary of the Treasury. Said report, al Some of our Island readers may be interested to bred lo iho sludy of medicine, but became a political the request of Lord Mouteaglc, was ordered to be re learn that Mr. Tobey still remains in China. Under writer in London and rose to some eminence. He was printed and placed on the tuhle of both houses of Parliaonce under Secretary of State, in which capacity he be- d-.te of" Canton, Feb. 22d, he writes that he is unment, an honor which was probably never awarded lo a came acquainted with the Slate secrets. Having been certain whether be shall return to the Islands or prosimilar di>cumeiit before. undergo duties are to a revision. The duly sent out to India, by the Government in 1776, be was ceed lo the United States. The limber We arc unablo to icpoit much in the way of geneon Forcigi free labor sugar is to be reduced 3s. Id. p. r wrecked and drowned on the passage, a circumstance thai may account for the lion revcalnient of the secret cwt. The corn-laws he proposes to abolish totally and ral news. lo Ihe authorship of Junius. His papers were all lost SI Tho Columbus unconditionally, on the lsl of Febiuary, 1819, and in the was lying at the Bogne, and the the same time. meantime, a modified sliding scale is to he substituted loi Vincennes at Wlininpoa. There was quiet reigning the one at present in existence. The law of setileincni We sec in a Washington paper the official announce- at Hong Kong and CjMlton. is to be altered and the high way rates are to be remod- ment of the confirmation by the We have had the pleasure of on interview with Senate, of the appointelled. The alteration of duties proposed on American ment of ''Anthony Ten F.jik. of Michigan, to be Com- Capt. Hackfeld, lato master of the Bremen brig Exproduce are as follows: Bacon, Beef, (fresh and sailed,) missioner lo the Sandwich Islands, in the place of George press. He camo as passenger on board the Swallow Pork Hay, Hides and meal, I'\ec. Tallow candles, ss. Brown, at his own request recalled." He confirms Ihe reports which had reached the per cwt ;Cheese, ss. per cwt ; Hams, 7s. per cwt; Tallow. The donation of $62, from the seamen and Islands, in regard to the wreck of the Express, on a IS, per cwt;Buckwhcat.lndian Corn and Bios, Is. pcrquarler, instead of the former heavy duties. Yankee clocks marines belonging to the U. S. S. Constitution, for reef, at the island of Bat an, Bashee Group crew are to be admitted at 10 per cent., instead of 50 per cent. the support of the Friend, was as acceptable as it and treasure saved. We huvo received an interestad valorem. was unexpected. Mr. Serian, the gunner, who was ing communication from Mr. Vischer, supercargo of The mention of ihe Oregon dispute in the British mainly instrumental in promoting the subscription, the Express, respecting her loss, a full account of Parliament contrasts strikingly with ihe warfare of has our sincere thanks. From the subscription pa- which we also find in the China Mail, of Jan. I, 1846. American Senators and members of the House of Repper which accompanied the donation, it appears that For this paper we arc also indebted to Mr. Y. We resentatives. Sturdy Republicans might take in this shall take pleasure in republishing the account in forbearance example an of from the of speeches sevonty of the crew aie desirousthst The Friend" our respect next number. should bo supported. on Such of testimony approval ihe Hume, Sir Robert Peel nnd Lord John Russell will serve as no small encouragement in our editorisecond night of the session."—[Baltimore Sun Extra. Just as our paper was going to press, a report reached A fierce storm took place on the English coast, 21st al labors. Seamen contribute for the support ol" the us, by a vessel from Tahiti, lhat when she leA there was and 22d of December, occasioning many ship-wrecks and Friend, and our sincere desire is, to present them in g ting at Point Venus, between the French and nagreat loss of property. The Light House fixed by Mr. return as valuable a printed semi-monthly sheet as - eign Haddington; President of Board of Control, F.nrl of Rip Ion; Chancellor of the Exchequer, Right Hon. H. Goulhurn; Chancellor of Duchy of Lancaster. Lord G Somerset; Commissioner of Land Revenues, Karl of Lincoln; Secretary of War, Right Hon. S. Hubert. The following are the new members: President of the " . . " " — �THE DIED. 1, MM, Sl*erl (1,1 board Hark Panlli i, Mll tl.> Hay. March I'sraum, of Urmikhii, M. Y. The death of this assess* ■»*» midden and lilt", tieeleit. On Iks -'"ill, Selli I'eny (if Naiiliukcl, BS heard the Ociiiul-j aloft. Both of Tub death wan ucesrioaed h) a fill IV r ., (In „• mh,inn were lir,.ii_'iil oh shore, winrc funeral servll.es interred, by decently were sertanaaa,after which, the) were the masters, eaters and enrm vt lbs ihJss hi sort. MARINE INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF A . HONOLULU. R 11 1 V!'. 11 71 FRIEND. April 11. Copiu, Tidier, New Hcdford, 10 months, 70 sperm i ■'; : whale. 15, Massaehnsi lis, Cndd, Nillitlickcl, 10 month., 12(111 w. Navy, .Norton, New lledlord, 7 month., 2"> sperm souwhole. " Globe. Unssetl, New IteiHord, 7 nioMlis, Sg sperm. French barque Mississippi, Itossiier, no reporl. Am. bark Amen, n, Kn.lhiiiii, New Hcdford, Hi moa lion .perm SCO whale. [lope, WUCOX, New llcdl'oid, 22 months, SJg apcrm son whole. \pril 17, Mill.in, Cash, New Hedi'md, g| mnnihs, 70 spcr.n 1..111 whale. Elisabeth I'rilli, Ui-hnn, Bag Harbor, 5 months, 31 s. Magnet, Wilbur, Warn n. N mos. 2*l s. ISO w. " 19. Shcllieid, White, Cold Spring, 5 monrhe, clean. Triton. Jolls, Warren, 15 mos 11"» sperm Hun whale. " Obe.l Mil. hell, Wil g, New lledl'o.d, 5 months, .120 s. " Niioro.l, Shear.oaa, New lledt'.ird, II loolilhs, SSBS. 211. '• " "" " " " " Lester, New London, Mnili, 2IM sperm j IS. wllllle. l.iuii wash —«'tl' mid en. lbs. 15 s .11.0 w. Archer, Si.ell. New He.ll'ord, !l n Lnper, lag Harbor, 7 months, Ml Concordia, ■' 1.1, Hark llark Columbus, Il'itrlicns, New Uedl'ord, 21 mos. spcr.n—rudder damaacd. sperm 456 whale. 170 Stii.i Miri'iu, Huwland.NeW lledt<ird,llilo and Maui— " 21, Moulin Her, Tabcr, New Uedl'ord, 20 BUM. 21.0 sperm, i.H'an nil. ISOU whale. Bark PorachMle, tniral. New BatMbrd, 7 num. 100 «. ■ Ship Vineyard, Coftla, Bdiartono, Maui 200 sperm April 12. Ilni's Venire, * • , iill'iiliil i;. ll.iik lain. ,N. W I don, 22 Month*, 88 a. -IHO. eh.., i.| .on. Merry, Bdgoriown,'.» month*, 55 s IBS w. sehr. Kaildui'iicha 111, Newell, Maui and o llaw.iii. London, Nepp New SO mos. Kin., 1100 w. 22, Oat, I 1., H'lip llrooklinc, JellVcv, New l.dlidnu. .'i"nla\s fnuu I " Java, I.iicas, *alr Haven, 11 inoiuhs 850 .perm TahlU, 120 sperm <J whah—anchored oalsM*. SB, Henry Thonpma, Holmes, New London, 18 month., Hops, lleaih, Providence, Tahiti—anchored ontslde. 11,0 sperm Kill wlialc. •■ Magnolia, dimmous, .New Bedford, Maul—eackorad olleclor. 11. SWINTf'N olllside. April 11, Ship Peruvian, Ta;lor. It. into,N. 0., ( Mas. eat, IS, " " " Am. " ft] St, 11. S. Bear. Shark, IS ftta*, lluwisoii, 21 Maaatlea. PORT OF LAHAINA. Kill V El). apnl C, Bark Cavalier, Merchant, Slniiinglon, H ......nils, 70 whale. '• '. '• ■' ■• ■• " '• • " ■• '• " •' "*' " " " " PORT OF HILO. days from OIF AND ON. \piil 17, hark Winslnw, rtuniins-, 19, ship Black Warrior, Chsppell i Copia, Taker j 19, Ifaiinfo, Cols. S A I LI 11. April 11, Midus, Itavis, lo cruise. 15, Fr. brig Pueitl jne,f.,r l tiiiiu. It>, Ship Abraham Barker, Bra) tun, to cruise, ir ah ike Man! Beet reported in our lion as outside, have sailed within the week. April 2ii, whale ships Concordia and Herald in enlist1 ■. sear. hauieliAtiichu 111., Nrwell, windwiird. A ' Ship Niger, Cray, New Bedford, 14 months, 12i)ti «. Magnolia, Si.unions, New Bedford, '.» months, urn sperm -'inn whale. Electro, Ward, New London, 11 months, 127 sperm HOO whale. Venice, Lester, New London, 211 mouths, 2110 sperm 13(111 whale. New England, Millar, New London, 7 months, 80 sperm 21111 whale. Htaiira, Ad.v.is. New Bedford, 5 months, r.o sperm. Erengo, Cole, New Bedford, ti months, 2"in sperm j n whale. Ko.nan, Barker, New Bedford, 17 months, 500 sperm load whale. Philous, rfathaway, Bxonlngton,S months, ISQ sperm 1211 whale. 7, Marcia, llowtanil. New Itc.lfnrd, 21 months. 1800 w. Ocmalgee, Mauler, Ti.-biiry, V) moiiihs, 2nn sperm IMIII whale. Huntress, Shearman, New Bedford, 22 inonttis, 75 111.10 whale Concordia, Leper, Sag Harbor, 7 months, 40 sperm. Niplion. Gardner, Nantucket, 15 months, 800 a. 8, Gem, Worth, Sag Harbor, 8 months, 3d!l sperm. Richard Mitchell, I E, Nantucket, 2!l mos, 1.1.10 s. Abigail, Barnard, New Bedford, 21 months, 1000 «. 9, Juvs, llrovvnson, New Bedford, 7 mouths, S5O whale, 10, Cblß Etcketson, New Bedford, 9 month*, 180 sperm 2.Ml whale. Jesnuelte, Atkins, Jr., New Bedford, H months, 10(1 sperm 4511 whale. Breiuen ship Pa!r...t. MenM.it:. Bremen, fi mos. clean. Bark Tenedoa, Comatoek, New London, in months, 90 sperm limn whale. Olyiupia, Tabcr, New Bedford, 17 months, 2110 sperm 850 whale. Liverpool, Wilcox, Jr., New Bedford, 21 mouths, MD ■perm H.711 whale. Omega, Morion, Nantucket,l 7 months, COO sperm. 12, Caroline,Prcatis, New London, 9 months, Sg sperm duo whale. Bark Pioneer, Wolvcrlon, New Bedford, If moi.tl.s. 70 sperm 1300 whale. 13, George A Susan, Taber' Jr. New Bedford, 0 months, 50 sperm .'lon whale. 14. Harrison, Shearman, New Bedford, 11 months, 40 spe: in 600 whale. Cabinet, Bolton, Stonington. 10 months, 3jU apt nn. Jnn. 17. Salem, Hand,ISagharbor, UIB 450 w 150 s -22. Shepherdess, Chit, Mystic, 17 m 950 w |MI s Gray, Stoninirtmi, 18 m 17r,0 21. Newburyport, w 1(10 s Cleveland, Warren, 20 in 2000 w Fab. 1. Luminary, " " " in. "" " 12. i!. . HI s Mogul, Andrews, New London, 17 m 1050 w IMs ilorca, Cashrnan,New Bedford, 18minflow Huron, Woodruff, Sagharbor, I m nothing is. Timolenn, Lisconi New Bedford, 6in75 s 21. Gideon Howland, Mayhew, 14 m Mar. 2. Marcia, Huwliind New Bedford, 20 m 2000 W Pantheon. Jenncy, do, 17 m 760 w 2K>S " 3. Rajah, do 17 in 7.->o w 250 s " " Vineyard,West, Coma, Edjfarton, 17 m 100 w -100 1 »" "" Liverpool, Wilcox, N. B. SO m 1640 w6O Hiintsville, Howe, Cold Spring, 16 m 1500 w 1 Lewis, Tallnian, N. B. 16 m 1000 w Roman, Sliockiey, do Kutuiiir, Shockley, do 7in 300 w5O s Science, Wood,do lira 1600 w ■ Finland, Baker, do II in 200 wBO s Ann Mary Ann, Winters, Sagharbor, 7 m 360 w H. French Frigate Virginic, Admiral Hamclin Pacific, Ahten, F. Haven, Bm7o s 10 Aeiishnel. Rogers, do 8 m 1611 s It Ann P. TalmagS, Mulford, Cold Spring 9 '' '•'' ' ''' ''' • '' ' '' ' ' 1 1 1 • LIVERPOOL Underwriter's Association. > Underwriter's Rooms, j Liverpool, 25th Oct. is to certify to all whom it muy concern, that the Committee for manuring the affairs of tin- Association have appointed Messrs, Si'ahkky, Jamo.n & C0.,t0 iiiI i.s their Agent at the Sandwich Islands, subject to the annexed instructions, which arc to be exhibited on all occasions w here the agent may be required to act, so that no misunilcis'tiiinlino may arise with the parties assured or their representatives, as to tho extent ol" authority vested in the Agent. "No power from this Association can divest the assured, their agents, or ussignces, or the masters of vessels of that right over property which law has given them ; but it is presumed that the assured or their representatives will readily avail themselves of the assistance, of un agent, who is appointed by the underwriters, to act in their behalf, and whose cooperation will facilitate the sen lenient of loss or uv. erage with the underwriters." By order of the Committee. THOMAS COURT, Secretary. THIS FOR SALE. J. B. McCLURO, at the store formerly 01-i ii|m il by Ladd & Co. 30,000 lbs. Sugar; 20,00 lbs. Bread; 2,000 Codec; 30,000 Manilla Cigars; 100 barrels Flour; 50 kegs White Lead. 10 do/.. Sweet Oil; 200 gallons Linseed Oil; 100 Spirits Turpentine; 100 pieces Russian and English Canvas; 100 coils Russian and Manilla Cordage; 1 case black Sursncts; Sursnet Handkerchiefs; 2 black 2 1 Scnsliavv s; I rich figured Silks; 30 chests Olong Tea; 10 Gunpowder Ten; 10 Hyson 20 Congou Also, I sett of Silver Ware, consisting of Tea an« Water Pot, Sugar Bowl, Cream Mug, Egg Stand, Fish Knife, &c Fob. 21.—tf. BY — : " " " " "" " " " " JAMES ROBINSON & CO. m 35(1 w made arrangements to kill part oftheir Schr. Honolulu Hoaikaika, 1:1 superior stock of Cattle, respectfully inform 0 m 11 George anil Martini, Beard, F. Haven, Ocmulgee, Manter, Tishury, 15 m 1900 w captains of vessels and the public generally, that 800 s they can be supplied with the very best BEEF at the 1 Ansel Gilil.s, Merrihew, K. Haven usual rates, under the direction of Mr. George Rise17 Lancaster, Crowell, N. Bedford, 10 m7O w ly, a clean and experienced butcher. 380 s .G. R., on his part, respectfully begs to state that 18 Olyinpia, Taber, do 17 m 855 w >:,0 s othing shall be wanting to give perfect satisfaction. Huntress, Sherman, do 21 m 1100 w 19' Clementine, lirigaiitinc, Honolulu, from seai Honolulu, Jan. 24.- ly. 21 Pioneer, Wolverton, N. B. 18 m 1.100 w 70 s 24 Slatyra, Adams, do 5 m 30 Kamehameha 111., schr., Newel), Honolulu HAVING KOLOA SUGAR. SALE, at the store formerly occupied by (merchant) Ladd & Co., 120 tons Koloa SUGAR. The 31 Amelia, schr., Honolulu, freight and pas- above is a part of the present crop, and is much susengers perior in quality ta that of any previous vcar, or onv Hazalelcponi, schr., do other lot in the market. R. W" WOOD. Feb. 21, 1846.—tf, FOR COLUMBIA RIVER, FOR SALE BY J. B. McCLURG. ABOUT MAY 15TH. Guayaquil Hats ; 10 do. Hammocks; 20 CrosAmerican Bark Toulon, jljs Tho tins Cheese, superior article ; 200 lbs by, Master, will sail as above. For freight, cabin, or steerage pas- Almonds ; 6 bbls. bright Varnish ; 25 M. superior Havana Cigars ; 60 grs. Matches ; 60 bxs. Sardines ■eßßßß*eeaMW sage, bavin" superior accomodations, 2 doz. superior Razors ; Macaroni ; Spi.es of all C. BREWER & CO. apply to kinds, all in 2 F&P Sw. 1 1 nTTOTIW FOR : �72 THE FRIEND. E. H. BCABXMAIT, FOR SALE BY E. & 11. GRIMES, Barrels Sandwich Island Syrup, pin Chaki.ks or Boston. .inn CTrjroiiomftrf JHaiicr, 200 barrels Sandwich Island Molasset, Dry Goods. 3200 bbls clean Casks, new, HONOLULU, OAHU, 12 barrels Sperm Oil, English Prints, assorted ; Muslins and for vale an assortment of JEWELRY, 5 tons Hoop Iron, 5 casks Rivets, Ginghams ; printed Cashmeres ; Turkey red and W.ITCHES, CLOCKS, 4>e. Drills and 3 casks Ware, nssorted, Tin Madras Handkerchiefs ; Linens, Duck, Clironotnctcrs repaired and acciualc rales given. 5 Hardware, do., 3 casks Lanterns, Diapers ; cold worsted and damask Table Covers ; Particular attention paid to line watch repairing;. assorted, SheetCanvas and ; Ravens, 4-4 Irish Linens; 8-4 linen Damask bleached ]Sextant and Quadrant Glassessilvered and adjusted. 5 tons Sugar, ins; and Dowlas ; assorted spool Cotton and Thread ; 10 casks Linseed Oil, boiled, Lisle, Berlin, Thibet, silk and cotton Gloves ; colc. ■it I w■ it s* <:<)., 2000 lbs While Lead ton and woolen Hosiery ; bleached English Long (ntnci.il CTcmmiostou itijauty, Turpentine, Me10 barrels Batiste, Spirits and Hainsook Lawns Cloths; Bishops 10 cans Green Paint and Verdigris, HONOLGLU, OAHU, rino, &c. 12 cases blue Diill, 12 do. blue Cottons, Ichari.ks SBBWSB, i Flannels, wool Frocks, Mitts, Caps, Drawers, | Hawaiian Islands. 1 Package Carpenters Tools, assorted, j. f. b. Marshall, > Shirts, Braces, &c.; monkey «nd pea Jackets ; 1 case Clollinig, FHANCIH JOHNSON, ) flushing Trowsers ; indigo and nia/.niine blue CotEnglish Sad Iron?, 3 N. B.—Wanted, Government m Whalers' Bills, tons ; blue Joms; Kremlin Stripes; blue Drills; sat12 Rolls China Netting, on the United States or Europe, for which money in Joans ; bleached Drills, Tickings, Denims, cotlon Flannels ; gingham Umbrellas, assorted ; hales 12 bags Mustard Seed, will be advanced on favorable terms. 10 pairs llmil Cart Axles, brown Sheetings and brown Drills, assorted widths; f)0 Sides Sole Leather, Sides navy cloth Caps ; gold navy Lace, men's and Co 0. ; 50 American Calf Skins, assorted widths ; cases Bunling, assorted colors and PRUPR I rTi'll OF Tall 20 casks 400 Bread, Rafters, widths ; blue and white Thread. 4 Nests Camphor Trunks, Stationery, &c. Smiths* Anvils, Vices and Bellows. HONOLULU, OAHU. Comprising assoitod letter and foolscap Paper, Honolulu, Feb. 28, 1846. PcucilH Y. c. Quills, O P HICK£S, A variety of Perfumery, Soup*, &c. CARGO OF IIItIG ItAIKAL, m:\l.cn in Hoots Shoes, &c. of fur seal Skins, sea lion Tusks, Ship Chandlery and General Merchandise, Cases Boots, Iliogans, Slippers, seamen's Pumps, Lum(Al Iliu Hand I'onnerlv occupied !>.> I'm itaa & Co.) Uc. ; French waxed CalfSkins ; bbls and casks Day ber, Russia Iron, Russia Canvas, Asphaltam, &.c. For sale by J. B. McCLURG. & Martin's Blacking. HONOLI i.i .<) .iii. n I. in 28 Bales nnd packs light ravens and IT. X. Duck ; [SBAEL 11. WRIOHT, crates Crockery, assorted ; Tumblers, Plates, LanWALDO & CO. thorns, etc. PAINTER, GILDER AND GLAZIER, Hahowarb, Provisions, Sic. for sale Provisions, Broad, Flour, cordWillcxecutc with neatness and despatch, age, canvass, and a general assortment nfShip House Slew, Sine, Coach & Oiinamental Paintiwg. Casks and boxes Hardware, carpenter's Tools, Locks, tin Plates, sad Irons ; English and Amcr- Chandlery. Recruits and oilier merchandise usually can Iron, a.-.soiled sizes and qualities ; iron Pots required by whale ships touching at ibis port for supGEORGE Ea. 3»« 00nB, DBALBI in and Cover.., assorted ; sailor's Pols and Pans ; plies. rates. Storage customary taken at the whalemen's General Merchandise & Hawaiian Produce, Rivets, Saws, Grindstones, mill Axes, ol wanted on the United Exchange Bills N. B. 1111.0, cases and casks HAWAII, 11. I. 21 sheathing Copper composition States, England, and France. Nails for same, etc., etc. CORN ELI IS HOVER, Lahaina, Match 21, 1846. Rotined loaf and crushed Sugar ; Malaga Raisins DE\LER IN and Almonds ; white Beans, Carolina Rice, Sumatra FOR SALE. Pepper, Rio Coll'eo, Souchong and Young Hyson Gencrnl Merchandise & Hawaiian Produce, Tea, corn Meal ; Sicily, Maderia, Champagne and HILO, HAW \ 11. undersigned have for sale the following Port Wines ; Vinegar, salnd Oil, Prunes, in jars ; Goods, on reasonable terms Whale ships supplied with tliu best recruits on the Codfish, superior Spanish mid American Cigars, bxs Pipes Soap Turpentine white Lead Paint Bills or Goods Tobacco, no.its. tongues, American Hams and Lard, Brushes ; Blocks ; Shot ; tulk and cotton pocket most favorable terms in exchange forJan. 28.—1y. bbls American mess Brief and prime Pork, white Handkerchiefs Glassware ; Navy blue prints ; black adapted to the market. perfumed a.id brown soap, better and pine apple and white and purple and white Fancy Prints ; LinNEW GOODS. Cheese, casks pilot and navy Bread, dried Apples, en Drills ; printed cotton Counterpane* ; blue CotBBLS. Tapioca; 3 eases rose wafer; 10 doz toSpices, fable Salt, mustard, cold water Crackers, tons, 3-4 wide ; blown Cottons, 30, 32, 30, 40, 64, mato ketchup; 2 cases sail.id oil; Ido balzabbls superior American Flour, Pickles, French Ca- 72 and 82 inches \v ide ; brown cotton Drillings ; Irish new prints; 1 do toweling; 3 casks cipers, etc., etc. Linen ; Linen platillas ; brown Holland linen Dia-j['rines; 4 do Ground Lead, English linseed Oil, in enns; Chalk, per Towels ; Cambiic Handkerchief* ; Diapers : nder vinegar; 10 coils whale line; pickles, assorted. E. Jr. H. GRIMES. Whiting, window Glass, assorted sizes ; Tar, Pitch, Long Cloths ; red and white Handkerchiefs, 30, 31, n,U Turpontine, coal Tar, Litharge, Paints, Verdigris, 32 inch ; linen Thread ; Shawls of various sorts ; Paints, Oils &c. lamp Black, cases Brushes, assorted ; bbls Putty, Coffin Furniture ; Bunting ; red and white Plaid Vermillion, Lo7.cngos, etc. Oil ; boiled Oil ; spirits of Turpentine, Covers ; black Crape ; black silk Shoe Ribbon ; White Lead ; Yellow Ochre Venetian Red Lumber, Window Frames, &c. while cotton Tapes ; house Paper and Binder ; FurFor sale by White oak ship Plank ; assorted 2 and 3 inch oak niture : Dimity; Black Satin ; Lamp Wick ; blue!■; Burns' Green ; Verdigris ; Varnish. C. BREWER at CO. Jan. Ist, 1846. Plank ; 2 1-2 and 5 inch deck PI ink ; window Shirts ; Linen and fancy Prints blue Camlet Cloaks; Frames; Sashes and blind Trimmings; American pine Earthenware of various colors and patterns ; StaNOTICE. Shingles, Laths, Boards and Plank, Sheathing and tionery ; and the following assortment of MANSION HOUSE will he conducted in planed Boards, ox and hand Carts, axe Helves, HARDWARE. future by J. O. Carlcr, K. W. Thomson having blac'-.smitli's and bituminous Coal, light, middling Knives and Forks ; Razors ; back and hand Saws ; withdrawn his interest by mutual consent. and heavy sole Leather, Bricks, etc., etc. cross cut Saws ; Pit Saws ; Mill Saws ; Sets of CarJ. O. CARTER. Also—One patent morticing Machine. penters' TooIb; Axes ; Sockot Chisels; Garden Hoes; Jan. 1,1846. K.W.THOMPSON. a 4 C. BREWER & CO. cut Piano Irons ; cast Plane Irons ; cast Steel Chisels ; Gauges Screw Augurs ; steel Augurs ; HatchFOR SALE. FOR SALE. ets cast Steel Gimblets ; Spike Gimblcls ; Planes ; the study of the Seamen's Chaplain, Vols. tt -Ck\ California Soap ; 2SO boxes Last Irons ; cast Lath Nails ; Wrought Nails ;Boat fhvsfhv-SVB.irs II and 111 of the Friend, neatly bound. Vol. jßLXJV*MJrMJVMJrsuperfine Cocoa Soap, (porfum- Nails Tacks ; Spike Nails ; Cooper's Rivets ; Copof the Hawaiian Cascade. od,) Manilla Cigars ; Rose Water ; Palm Leaf Hats- per Boilers from 10 to 25 gallons ; Binnacle Lamps I NOTES on the Commerce, Trade, Agriculture Smoked beef. Candles, maple veneers, table salt, 1 copper Lamps Needles ; Iron Table Spoons ; Tea &c, &c. of the Sandwich or Hawaiian Islands, case hosiery, French boots and shoes, Saxony and Spoons ; Fish Hooks ; 2 foot Rulers &c &c C. WYLLIE, Esq., H. H. M.'s STARKEY, JANION & CO. by ROBERT Welsh handkerchiefs by Minister of Foreign Relations. Honolulu, Jan. 1846. C. BREWER & CO. Jan. 1 gfkafkv -J Jl"" CASES HAS " i\\t ; " ...-. & MANSION . HOTJSE, . CONSISTING OFFER v THE ; ; ; : — ; : 3 ; LINSEED ; THE ; , : ; ; AT : ; � 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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