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THE RIEND.
HONOLULU, OAHU, H. 1., MAY
[No. X.
15, 1846.
73
Vol. IV.]
THE FRIEND,
THE SEAMEN'S FRIEND.
A Semi-monthly Journal, devoted to Temperance,
Seamen, Murine and Cencral Intelligence.
THE SAILOR'S SABBATH.
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to sin against the Lord. Let them look to
that matter. Now and then a master may
be found who would be willing to renounce
the business but his officers oppose the measure. Again there are officers who would
BaJTCBL
As was proposed, we now enquire, why gladly reform this practice, but the captain
do masters and officers whale on the Sab- will not consent. This renders the case unI 11 II M I
bath?
pleasant; but to the conscientious man there
$'2,50
One rnpy per annum,
"it is the custom to whale on is but one course to take. Let him adopt
One
says,
4,00
Two copies,
are very few who do the language and the practice recorded in
"
5,0« the Sabbath. There
Three
"
"
know
it
is
not
1
not.
right, and I would Acts 4, 19; whether it be right in the sight
7,00
Five
'«
"
all the rest would; but it is of of God to hearken unto you more than unto
10.00
it
if
up
Ten
give
"
"
no use for one to stop if others don't." But God; judge ye."
A 1) v | It T I S | M E N r s,
We pass over another excuse which is ofyou do not mean to say that you must do evfor
evOne square, 2 inscrlions, ft,2s,nnd 50 cents
that
cannot
ten
made viz: "The crew would not conthat
others
or
you
do,
half
thing
less,
ery
square oi
ery additional insertion. One
2 insertions, #1,75, and 37 1-2 cents for every ad- stop doing a thing so long as you live where sent to give up Sabbath whaling. They
ditional insertion. For yearly advertising, please it is a custom to do it. And suppose you would murmur, mutinize," &c. As every
apply to the Publisher.
were among men who made it a custom to one knows that tho master and officers comSubscriptions and donations for the Friend receiv- get drunk, or to swear, steal, fight, &c; mand and control the ship, it is enough to
ed at the Study ofthe Seamen's Chaplain, or by the
it not do for you to abstain from such state this excuse without comment.
following Agents:—Mr. E. H. Boardman, Honolulu; would
till all did so? Scoffing was the Another class of excuses will receive oncustoms
Rev. Cochran Forbes, Lahaina; Rev. Titus Coan,
Hilo; and the American Missionaries throughout custom in the days of Noah, and God poured ly a passing notice. " We are a great way
the Islands.
a flood of wrath upon the custom. But did from home,' And is that a reason why you
Noah gain nothing by abjuring the custom? should sin ? What if you should never reach
a betand infidelity were common home; would it not be well to seek
Licentiousness
POETRY.
in Sodom, and Jehovah rained a deluge of ter country?" Perhaps you are near your
fiery ruin upon the people; and did Lot find " long home," and will Sabbath whaling preFor the Friend.
noadvantage in being singular and in refusing pare you for it? "But, our voyages are
OVULEDT LWAY."
"IWNA
to comply with custom? All that an inde- long and we wish to shorten them as much
BY WRS. M. GARDNER.
pendent, self-respecting, God-honoring man as possible, that we may get back to our
do in such cases is, to enquire whether friends." Yes, but how do you know that
will
Oh, liipw can we wish this world were our home,
is right, and if not, to abandon it, Sabbath whaling will hasten your return?
a
practice
This world fill'd with sorrow and gloom?
custom to the contrary notwithstanding.— God is able to bless those who keep his comcome
When all the delights of earlh as they
And besides, there is honor, there is moral mandments, and he is able to commission a
(ilcatn, tiut lo expire in the tomb.'
dignity in such a course. What glory ir- whale to strike the Sabbath breaker and to
Look we for enjoyment in even a flower,
radiates the brows and enshrines the memo- send him "to that bourne from whence no
'Tis certain to wither away;
ries of the leaders, the pioneers, in the traveller returns." It is with the Lord
The swcelest, the dearest of scenes in an hour
cause of freedom, temperance and philan- whether your voyage be long or short, prosAre subject to blight and decay.
thropy. It shows decision, independence, perous or disastrous. One thing, however,
manliness, courage and benevolence, to stem is certain, you will shortly embark on a longHour bosoms beat high, our footsteps more light,
the current of popular opinion, and to op- er voyage, on the broader ocean of eternity;
Each pulse of the soul throbbing free;
pose prevailing customs when that opinion and will it not be wise to bear this in mind?
If all, for a moment looks joyous and bright.
Like mists of the morning, they flee!
and those customs are opposed to truth and Again, it is said, " we must get a living."
The timid and the weak, Then it is to save life that you work on the
Like a frost work of beauty, when morning appears, righteousness.
sail
before
a
gentle wind, drift with the Sabbath. And how much longer will you
may
They scatter and vanish in air;
stream; but to stem the live, to work seven days in a week than to
down
or
float
tide,
The smiles of delight, are banished by tears
current and to struggle in the teeth of the work six? Did a man ever starve, because
And pleasures succeeded by cares.
tempest, requires the nerved arm and the he labored Bix days in a week ?
How then, can we wish this world were our home, strong heart. And how much more honorBut," says one, " we have families to
When by its rude billows we're toss'd;
able to lead in entering the deadly beach support, and it is our duty to take oil where
'Till often, amid this cold dashing foam,
and in storming the castled foe, than in tim- we can get it." And is your family in a
We feel c'en hope"s anchor is lost?„
idly following in the rear of a conquering state of starvation? and do their lives and
From its light and its shade, my soul look away
health depend on your Sabbatb whaling?
army, simply to share in the spoils.
When all is unchanging above—
But custom is not the only excuse. The Then your excuse is certainly plausible. It
When the smile of the Lord thro' Eternity's day,
master often says that his officers would be will never do to let your wives aod children
Illumines the mansions of love.
unwilling to abandon Sabbath whaling, and suffer and perish for want of a little extra
Sag Harbor, 1845.
the officers in their turn, think that the cap- effort on your part, even though it be on the
tain would not consent to such an arrange- Sabbath. But why is it that this excuse is
Error.—It is common for men to err; but ment. Now this is often so. Neither mas- as often made by the full-fed as by the hunit is only a fool that perseveres in his error; ter nor officers are willing to give up the gry—by the man worth 50,000 dollars, as
a wise man, therefore, alters his opinion, a practice. They understand each other, and, by the one worth only 5 dollars? How piike Annanias and Sapphirs, agree together ously men will sometimes talk when they
fool never.
PUBLISHED AND
EDITED
BY
NO. VII.
C. DAMON, SEAMEN'S CHAPLAIN.
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FRIEND.
Our next enquiry will be, why do common principle would this government give to tni
stitutes the peculiarity of their amusements?
world, should they, like the Kphcsiiiii chriswish to "make darkness light" in order to seamen whale on the Sabbath?
tians,
Yours
truly,
(see Acts 19: IH, 19,) commit to tlm
own
wicked
practices.
justify their
TITUS COAN
Humes the monies collected Cor licenses.
With much assurance, another enquires,
Doing this, they would violate no treaties,
docs God send whales on the Sabbath
" why he
and, in my opinion, they would enrich, not
us
take
them?"
This
wishes
to
unless
impoverish the National Tieusury. How I
TEMPERANCE.
excuse, if it be any thing short of profanity,
•houid rejoice to hear that such an offering
is almi>3t too absurd to cull for a serious rewas laid on the nltar of consistency. When
ply. As well might the Arabian robber ask,
For the Friend.
into the
this shall he done, you will of course, let us
send
the
caravan
docs
God
why
"
Editor, —Allow me to say, lest there know of it through the columns of tho
desert," or the ocean pirate enquire why Mr. be
should
a mistake as to the identity of cer- Friend.
merchant
withship
the
the Almighty brings
writers
for the Polynesian and the Hut I have already said more than I detain
in the range of his guns und his pikes, unless it be to gratify their thirst for plunder." Friend, that Amicus of the Friend is quite signed to say when I took my pen, and will
a lute writer under
only add that, with earnest desire that success
But there is another obstacle still more another personage from
formidable, in the way of the master and that signature in the Polynesian; that he dis- may crown your efforts in the cause ol Temofficers; and that is, the known or supposed claims all knowledge of the latter and of his perance,
catechism for beI remain Yours &.c.
will of the owners that their ships should " unpublished politicaldesires
to lie known
whale on the Lord's day. This, to many, ginners;" and that ho
PHILO AMICUS.
of
the
license
seems an insurmountable difficulty. "The as the uncompromising enemy
owners require it." What! require that system, here and everywhere. The PolyneFor the Friend.
which neither the laws of their country or of sian of April 18, Amicus of the Friend has
that
desires
me
to
say
seen,
not
but
lie
that
which
What!
require
God require?
Waii.uki;, April 11, 1846.
on the
the master does not require of his slave, the nothing that he has yet seen or heard
EuiTon:—Since
writing the remarks
Mr.
weakendegree
the
smallest
manufacturer of his operatives, or any other subject, has in
lately sent you, on the subject of licenses, I
nnd
imed
his
of
the
wickedness
what
a
conviction
labors;
more,
his
nay
employer of
have received the I'ulyncsi in containing tho
man dues not require, even of his ox nnd his policy of the system defended in the afore- new treaty, new license laws, etc. lam
ofthe
Catechism."
ll'Amicus
ass! And does the ship owner require ol* said Political
as he happy to see that efforts have been made to
his servants that which no other class of em- Friend succeeded in demonstrating,
curtail the mischiefs of rum-selling; but can
traffic
that
the
intoxiin
did,
thinks
he
"
ployers requires? And dues he require that
the true friends of temperance be satisfied,
can
it
be
is an immorality,"
which tho laws of his country and the laws cating drinks for
while grog shops arc able to plead a purto
sell
for
any
government
morally
right
that
the
of God forbid? Is it possible
ship
chased
license for the wicked traffic? It is
traffic?
such
Will
thus
to
permission
owner has framed a law which reads thus: money,
spirits,
by the late treaty, must be adtrue,
Seven days shall thou labor and do all my permission make it right? Will the Supreme mitted into the islands, yet, why not proof
such
an
act?
he
Will
Law-giver
approve
thou
shalt
work; and when these are ended,
hibit the retail, and thus shut up the grog
labor other seven days, and thus on till the smile'upon the government that voluntarily shops; those avenues to the pit. If the govvoyage is ended, for there is no Sabbath at passses an act which opens upon society the ernment believe the retailing to be un iniflood gates of vice and wretchedness—alsua—there is no rest for the sailor."
other like beasts quitous business, why license it? Why sell
It is a common remark of masters nnd lows men to prey upon each
for
certain classes Ihe privilege of committing this sin trior*
of
makes
it
lawful
prey,
whale
wo
should
refuse
to
on
officers,
if
and
agonies and than any other? If it will not be violating
the
tears
to
fatten
upon
the Sabbath, we should never get another
widows
and
orphans? No the treaty, let the duties be raised still highahip, we must plnase our owners or we are broken hearts of
one can possibly pronounce er, and let the licensed merchants take the
dares,
one
no
would
be
better
out of business." Then it
The un- responsibility and the odium of continuing
to be out of business—yea it would be bu- such an act lawful or morally right.
man,
of
not the disgraceful traffic; but let the retail in
every
ter to beg your bread from door to door, than sophisticated conviction
is any quantity less than a gallon, be prohibhimself,
is
that
it
the
rum-seller
excepting
God's
law.
"Ye
to grow rich by breaking
ited under severe penalties. In this way,
wicked.
wrong, unlawful,
cannot serve two masters."
the Government will do all they can, conFriend,
authorYet while Amicus of the
If ship owners are so illiberal and oppreswith the treaty, to (ree the islands
sistently
his
dislike
to
to
unalterable
express
izes
me
sive as to require that all who sail their ships
from
this
curse of curses, nnd show to the
and
his
convicfirm
licenses,
of
shall break the Sabbath, then it is time that the system
world
that
they arc sincere in their professed
them,
he
all good and honest men seek other employ- tion of the impolicy of granting
principles. I know King Alcotemperance
is
no
means
add,
that
it
by
wishes
me
to
ment where they may act up to the dictates
obstacles in the way of any
hol
throw
will
be
mind
that
blame
can
properly
of their consciences. Some masters have clear to his
short his dominion; but let
measures
to
cut
been heard to say, "my owners arc church attached to this government for their recent not the friends of temperance be frightened
True,
he
such
licenses.
act
granting
in
members, but they would never give their
Govern- nt the grinning ofthe monster. He will not
ships to any one who would not whale on the earnestly desires that the Hawaiian
from
all
should
wash
its
hands
partici- die without a struggle, but the final victory
ment
of
such
men
it
is
Sabbath." For the honor
E. W. C.
he is is sure.
business;
but
this
iniquitous
to be hoped that this is a mistake. But if it pation in
christian
public
be true, it only furnishejj an illustration to still of the opinion, that the
of the
the assertion " the love of money is the root both of France and England, and decis- IS THE FASHIONABLE AMUSEMENT OF DANCING
CONSISTENT WITH A PROFESSION OF
of all evil." It also shows the need ofthe United States also, will, in passing a
the RELIGION?
do
all
and
lay
ion,
to
justice
parties,
who
be
lo
will
rich,"
to
those
admonition "
nnd Ma. Damon:—Our thoughts have lately been turned
take heed,
lest they fall into temptation blame at the right door. If Fiance
avd a snare, and into those foolish ..nd hurt- England continue to insist that the importa- to the subject of dancing, by the short article in the Polythe islands, nesian of last week, on the ami ball course of Mrs. Polk,
ful lusts which draw men into destruction and tion of spirituous liquors into be the
them
res- wife of President Polk; and also, by the remarks of our
be
on
shall
not
prohibited,
perdition." Let all such ponder the text,
worthy friend Jarves, in his editorial of the 14th of
shall not ponsibility—theirs be the guilt and shame.
rich,
that
maketh
haste
be
He
to
"be
advocating the propriety ol clergyroea and cv«
of
abhorenco
to
good
March,
What
example
nn
20.
innocent." Prov. 28,
—
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�FRIEND.
'
"
National Preacher," lor IHI4.
missionaries occasionally attending bails and iluiu int; Nnmlicr of ihc American
Il is often askcj whal harm can there be in the innoOur tir-t thrmglit wns to offer n lew remarks of our cent amusement" of dnncing? What principle is viocan ihcre lie in it? Mr.
own 10 the public as lhrnl'irr siir, but the whole safe- lated.' What inconsistency
nrc deserving of special
Barnes'
remarks
this
point
upon
fortli
the
mi
set
in
clearly
forcibly
dancing
is
aad
je.-t of
consideration. For the voiaries of ihe world, he does
strmsS 1 m-n.l ro« bewwiih, thai it cannot Ml to make a
with their professions,
good hupwaaioa wherever il la Nad, and fur more to the not i latin that il is inconsistent
hut fur professing christians, it is inconsistent.
The
author,
Mr.
lliing
we
muM
write.
any
than
point
1. Dancing is consistent for votaries
Bants, i- well knowa as one of the best practical Hasgeiical writers nl the day, and if you can find room for of the world.—I admit that it is entirely
the insertion al the culm- asecoSMS, in Ilie Friend, il will consistent for them; whether it is right or
gratify al least one ol VOW readers, anil may prove lo he irise, is quite another question. It is entire> null in B sure place," '.» some pro.'cssors of religion. ly consistent for them, however, because
R. A. they profess to be governed hy no principarlies.
■'
Mopiolulu,
Aprils?,
ples which would come in conflict with it, or
isig.
The siTinnu referred to I>y our correspondent, we nail which arc in any way violated by it. The
some mouths since, unit wer.l much pleased wilh the practice is not in violation ofany sentiments
train of remark*. The autliur takes lor his text, l Cor. which they profess to entertain; of any views
Tiii, 19, 11. Hit whim ye six ho auainst the sukth- or obligations which they have taken upon
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THE
eternal crown which they might obtain; but
with the views which they cherish, I do not
know why we shouldsay to them, 'Thoughtless tiiflers! dance on. Make the most of
life. It will soon be elided; and as the insect tribes that flutter in the beams of the
evening sun vt ill soon reach the close of
their ephemeral being, nnd terminate their
life and their dunces together, so it will be
with you. If most enjoyment can bo crowded into a bnll-room, why seek it there, and
let the experiment be fairly made: and since
you have no higher aims of living, and no
higher view of the dignity of your nature;
since you have no aspirations for heaven,
and since you will go down to hell, why you
may as well go through a ball-room as in a
path less strewed with flowers—victims not
inappropriately decked with garlands as a
sacrifice to the god of this world.' So Solomon addressed the youth of his lime. " Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth, and let
thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth,
and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in
the light of thine eyes;—but know Ihou that
for all these things, God will bring thee into
judgment." Eccl. xi. 9. Such n course is
consistent for the people of the world; whether it is for the professor of the religion of
Jesus, is quite a different inquiry.
themselves; of any of the objects of life at
which they aim; of any opinions whiv.li they
profess to cherish of the real value of thincs;
«0I ID STANI'ETII, 1.1.
1 MAKE MY Dr.OTIIEII Tn OF- of any anticipation which they have of a fuFEND."
ture state of being; and in general is not inThis wns'" he remarks the resolution of a great aad consistent with any lessons in which they
noble mind." Me prp.ee,ls to show the ejfCujnMsacei |have been educated. The aim of the peoonder which the teal was written. The prisciple do- ple of the world is to make the most
of the
ducible, he uniiiiiaiiis in be, that the Apostle Paul would
and chiefly in he way of enjoypresint
life,
refrain from doing rr.-pi a lairfid act, if by so dpiing lie ment or pleasure. This object is prominent
pave offence lo the ini-i'ls of bis maker brethren. He
in youth, and lives on often when we should
to npp'y ibis principle to the •abject of
then proceeds
"
that years would give more sedatesuppose
dancing, and particularly 11• tho question whether it is ness, ar.d graver views of the purposes of 11. Dancing inconsistent for those proconsistent and proper for professing christians to engage
fessing CIIRISTIANITV.
with this purpose in view, it is
in the dance, and to trim up their children fcr it." In living. But
With
the
people of the world, I admit, aa
a
with them how they can make
elucidating Ihe tabject he would show ander the first just question
have done already, it is consistent. They
I
seasons,
the
most
of
this
world—of
the
general head, (1.) that the question is not whether it is
and years, as they flee away.— violate no principle by it on which they proproper In train up children to appear well in life; (3.) not months,
Whether
that which they seek can be best fess to act. They distegard no solemn vows.
whether ball*" ere, or are not us proper, as large and
'
*
ball-room, the splendid party, They have never taken any pledge, or made
found
the
in
expensive parties; (3.) nor whether the practice of dunctheatre,
the
or
even in the low haunt of dis- any promise which implies the contrary.—
of
is
consilient
with
the
votaries
ihe
world.
Haviag
and
is just a matter of cal- But you have. You profess to have been
sipation
revelry,
thus
ing ably managed the subject,
fai-. he then endeavors
redeemed by the blood of Christ. You
lo slut*, under the second bea I, (l ■) that tha practice in culation nnd probabilities, but does not into God. You have
question is an offence an<l source of pain to a large fringe on any principles which they hold, or have given yourselves
purlion of llie eliurcli; (S3 that the practice is a worldly any views which they profess to entertnin of pledged yourselves to come out from the
the
affair altogether; (3.) that it is a training fur llie world; the objects of living. When, therefore, in world. You profess to lie animated by
(4.) what the estimate is, which is formed of this suh- imagination, 1 look in upon a ball-room, and Spirit of Christ; to seek the glory of God;
jeel by the people of the world themselves. Ho then see a large nnd brilliant assembly with all to live for Heaven; to see and feel that this
specifics the following, ;is imona; the opinions, which that can fascinate in lights, and dresses, and world is a vain show, and that its fashions
world.y peop'e ciilerl lin of those professing christians music, and graceful movements, sad as the soon vanish away. Christ shed his blood
who uphold the practice. 1. They do not regard such spectacle is, according to the views which 1 for no such purpose as that you should benot as onutfteni chris entertain of the abject of living, still I see come eminent in this species of amusement,
persons as terfoua christians;
tians; (il.) they do not speak of them with respect foi nothing inconsistent with any views which nor did he once specify such eminence or
doing ii; (4.) they do regard them cs destitute of reli
they entertain. They profess to act with no such a grace as any evidence ol being ungiou altogether. [On llns point be makes his ap}ical to
reference to the grave, or to the jndgment- der the influence of his religion. When
the world.] (.1 ) la the filth place he icmarks that thi
har, or to eternity. They do not profess you professed his religion, and sat down to
example of such professing christians, the world refers
to have nny reference to the glory of God, commemorate his death, it was for no such
to, as an excuse, when urge 1 to become christians.—
or tho love of Christ, or the worth of the purpose as that you should shine hencefor" There is a professing christian, say they, to day all sesoul, or the obligations of prayer. They do ward in the gay world. You brought yourriousness, scdulencss, duuiurcncss and sanctimoniousness
their happiness in God self voluntarily under the most sacred and
at the communion table. Tu-innrrow he joins in the not profess to place
When looking solemn of all conceivable obligations to lead
and
of
heaven.
in
hope
the
dance with as much joyouMiess as if he had never heard
a
I
weep over a life like Christ—to be dead to the world;
scene,
on
such
though
may
oi (leihseinane, of l.'aU'.iry. or of Heaven. He is ;
folly, yet I see no to be serious, sober, prayerful, and to live
saint at the altar, and a piliou of the world when away what seems to me obvious
Heaven. The vow was voluntary. No
a devout worshipper on Ihe Sabbath and a leader of van- professed principle violated; no disregarded for
can have a one compelled you to take it. It was your'
and
I
vows;
no
violated
pledges;
ity through the week."
own purpose. Its nature was well underThe length of the discourse wilt prevent its insertion sort of respect for them—nß I always must
It was supposed by you and others
entire in oar miliums, l.ul the Reverend author see-, have for consistency with avowed princi- stood.
that
have
no
to
a separation from the world. How
they
imply
mourn
forth several points of ihe Subject so forcibly and ples—though I mny
convincingly, thai are submit ihem to the prayerful con- heller. I will weep that they have no better can you then disregard that solemn cove•iileraiion of our readers Such as may be desirous ol views of life, of the dignity and worth of nant made at the altar of your God, and
perusing the sermon en.ire, will Cad it in the January the soul, of what they might enjoy, of that again mingle with the world in all that conBSX, AND WOUND TSSII
WEAK CONSCIENCE, YE SIN
vVnaasroaa if meat
aaoTMSa to offend, I will ::at no flesh
Ai.AiN-i
t'pim.-T.
'■
.
make my
while the
l
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THE
FRIEND.
You sit down at the communion table, and person will sell any thing he has to dispose of, unless sand persons.but principally in attempts made by some pp|
your hands handle the bread of life—and there is a special contract drawn up, designating how and them to shorten the way, they failed in their object anil
then you go and join in the dance, and teach in what manner, the seller is to receive his pay, this will many of them perished in consequence of the diltieulties
your children, not to come to the commun- cause much inconvenience to both parties. Wheat, in my they encountered, encumbered as they were with their
ion table and to be prepared for Heaven, but opinion, should be the only article used in this country as families and cattle in an untried rout. Something shoald
to be prepared to shine in the gay and a legal tender in addition to gold and silver. It is at be done by us to facilitate the arrival of emigrants among
the staple article of our country, can be procured us; nearly all the difficulties Ifiey encounter, occur bethoughtless world. You lead them away present
all the settlers in abundance, can be readily disposed tween Walla Walla and the settlements, and jicrhups 1
from the influences of religion, and into by
scenes where, if they are ever converted, it of by the merchants and others and is not a perishable may bring it still nearer and say between the Dalles and
article.
this place, if there can be a remedy provided for this, it
will be by the grace of God counteracting The next question where shall the article or articles should
be done at once, and an easy and safe convey anee
the whole tendency of their training. Now made a legal lender, is,
be delivered.' If the debtor is al provided for the emigrant who may hereafter seek lo
the world will see, and say, whether this is, lowed the privilege ol delivering wheat at any point on make this land
his home. Two plans have suggested
or is not consistent for a Christian—and there the navigable rivers, and thereby discharging his debts, themselves me,
one is, to employ one or more of the
to
is no difficulty in determining the question. it will throw all the trouble of getting it lo market on
the old settlers who profess to be acquainted with the pass
They feel and know that the object at which receiver, this should not be, the trouble should devolve leading through the mountains from Kort Boisy, or therea Christian should aim should be to seek on the one who by delivering his produce is relieved from abouts, to the upper settlements in the Willamele. lo lake
first the kingdom of God, and to train up his his liability. Oregon City is at present the business charge of a party, whose duty it shall be to examine the
children for Heaven. The whole process place, and for the convenience of all parties, would in my route, mark it out, and report lo a committee appointed by
connected with dancing is inconsistent with opinion, be the best depot for the country. Other arti- you. All the particulars of the route should he carefullythe aim of life which the Christian professes cles and other places of deposit can be agreed upon be- noted down, particularly llie distance between camps,
to seek. He professedly lives for Heaven. tween parties who arc transacting business together.— where water can he procured, and the quality of the waThe soul, according lo his professed views, Our business is to provide for a man who being in debt ter, together with the quantity of grass lands, that mayis of a value which no words can estimate, to another, is pressed for silver, and informed that be in the route; whether there arc sandy deserts to cross,
and for which no amount of gold or dia- nothing else will answer in payment, we must in some that would he difficult for cattle to pass over for want of
monds would be an equal exchange. Mean- way provide to relieve him from this difficulty, but in do- water and proper food.
while that child which may be cut down in a ing this we should be cautious not to throw the door too The other plan is to complete the road that has been
moment, and fade like the flower, is trained wide open, for in doing so, we may bleak down all con- commenced by Mr. Harlow and others, South of Mount
under influences adverse to the salvation of fidence and do more injury than good.
Hood; either of these plans will require funds, and I
the soul, and is conducted by that parent to We are visited occasionally by vessels for trade and would recommend thai a committee be appointed by you.
scenes which tend to drive all consideration other purposes; I think it would be well lo hnve an officer whose duly it shall he to enquire into the possibility of
of its worth from the mind. You may tell appointed to reside at the mouth of the River, whose cither of the plans, and to obtain subscriptions from the
me that this is the case with a thousand other duty it should be on the arrival of any vessel, to board settlers of the colony to carry the one fixed upon, into
and deliver the Captain a copy of the Law, relating operation. The amount required, I have no doubt can
easithings, and that it is no more consistent than her
the sale &c, of Ardent Spirits. Many complaints ly be raised.
they are. That may be. We will not re- to
have come from the residents at the mouth of the river,
I have made the following appointments during the regard that now. Our specific business now
that spirituous liquors have been distributed
cess of the Legislature: W. H. Wilson, First Judge of
is with this species of amusement, and the stating
among the Indians, causing much excitement among them the District
ot Champooig, in place ofE. E. Parish, who
remark that other things are as bad in their and in one case leading to a war between two
parties of
influence as this, or are even worse, does them. It cannot he expected that a stranger on his ar- refused to accept the appointment. Also, Robert Moore,
Judge for the Twality District, in place of H. Higgins renot make this consistent and right.
rival should be acquainted with the law on this .subject,
signed. There is a vacancy in the Clatsop District, ocand he may deal out to Indians and others enough to do
OREGON!
To
THE GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE.
the Hon. the Legislative Assembly
of Oregon.
casioned by the refusal of R. Shortness to accept the
a great deal of mischief, before he becomes acquainted
office of Judge for that District, as there was no Court to
on
with the law
this subject, unless some steps are taken be held in that District previous
to the meeting of the
hy you to inform him. The officer so appointed, could Legislature, I have left the office to be filled by
you.—
inform the proper authorities, should the Captain then I received a letter
from Jesse Applegatc resigning his
persist in selling liquor, and the necessary steps to en- seat in
your body as Representative from Yam Hill Disforce the law could then be taken.
trict; that District will therefore not be fully represented,
There should be a sealer of weights and measures apas the notice wus not received in time to order a new
pointed, and no weights or measures used in the colony, election.
excepting such as are stamped by him; by this means a
I am happy to say that the emigrants who have come
uniformity in our weights and measures would be brought
in this year, appear well pleased with the regulations we
about ami one source of complaint removed.
The boundary lines lielween some of the Districts, have entered inlo for our Government, and natural proand express themselves willing to be found on
have not been defined, aad persons living near the bor- tection,
the
side
of law and order; we consider them a valuable
ders of such districts, do not really know in which disto our little colony and find that we arc altrict they reside. I would call your attention to this sub- acquisition
one people.
ject that you may examine into it, and define bounda- ready
I cannot close without uniting with you in expressions
ries.
It will he necessary to decide upon and locate the seat of gratitude to that Being who has so graciously protected
of Government the present session. I would recommend our infant colony; preserved it from a war with the savthat a committee be appointed by your body, at an early ages that surround us, and from internal commotions,
and enjoying all the blessings that health can bestow,
day to take this matter into consideration.
we may truly say that we are a favored people, and I
large
Rocky
has
this
crossed
the
A
emigration
year
trust that we may contains to merit the Divine favor, by
Mountains, and the individuals who composed it, arc now
our dependance on him and endeavorin our midst, and make one with us, after passing through acknowledging
ing to keep his law in view, while making laws for our
many scenes of difficulty and privation; there has been
own Government.
more suffering than usual among the emigrants, the
(Signed)
GEO. ABERNETHY.
present season, perhaps, io some measure owing to the
Fellou Citizens: —Allow me to congratulate you on
your return to this place, again to anter upon the important duties assigned to you by your constituents. By the
latest dates we have from the United Stales, we are informed that the affairs of Oregon still remain unsettled,
no arrangement having as yet been entered into between
the United States and Great Britain, fixing the boundary
lines between the two governments.
In my last message, I suggested several alterations in
the militia law, and would again call your attention to
the subject; at present, all is peace and quietness, but
should any thing occur requiring the aid of tbe militia,
every thing should be ready for immediate and prompt
action.
The currency is another subject on which you will be
called lo act. That a legal tender should be provided
for the payment of liabilities, besides gold and silver,
»c are all well aware. The precious metals are very
scarce in this country, and by most persons not to be had;
what shall be the legal tender, is an important question
for you to decide; if all the articles produced, raised and
manufactured in the country, are made legal tenders, no largeness of the party, which numbered over two thou-
Oregon City, December 2, 1846.
�FRIEND.
7
THE
word to the stranger-seamen who may be French, fired at the Assistant Surgeon, of
often seen about the doors of the native H. M. Steamer, Salamander. The ball
HONOLULU, MAY 15, 1546.
churches. We commenced our remarks grazed the top of his head. There was an
with one of the Proverbs of Solomon, we examination before Governor Rruat, in which
how
spoken
season,
Word
due
with another, :—" A word fitly spoken ,it appeared that the shot was accidental.—
in
close
"A
words of Solomon is like apples of gold in pictures of siver." The circumstance had given rise to much
good it is !"—These
were recently suggested to our mind by the
unpleasant feeling between the English and
narrative of an incident worthy of record. Is he addiceted to the use of ardent French officers.
A fow days since an officer belonging to an spirits?— How much is involved in the anAmerican whaleship, called at the Chap- swer which a person can give to this ques"This is better than keeping a grog
lain's study. In the course of conversation tion. Can he answer "no I am not," it shop."—Thus remarked a mechanic, as we
he remarked that he regarded Honolulu as certainly may be regarded as one favorable passed him in the street a few days since,
his birth-place ! The enquiry was made point in his character; but if he answers giving a significant look at the implements
how that could be. To which was made in "yes, I am," then he undoubtedly furnishes of his trade, which he was carrying in his
substance, the following reply —'During just ground for anxiety and suspicion, that hands. In former days we had known him,
the year 184—, the vessel on board which all is not right. The following remarks were os an agent of King Alcohol, devoting his
I was an officer, came to this port for re- made by Thos. Jefferson while President of time to rinse the tumblers drunkards use."
pairs, and was here hove out. While enjoy- the United States:
As he uttered the remark, " This is better
ing a Sabbath-day's liberty on shore, I stroll- The habit of using ardent spirits by men than keeping a grog shop," there was a coned lo the native meeting-house. I stood for in public office has occasioned more injury scious expression of manliness lighting up
and more trouble to me,
a time at the door, not inclined to go in, but to the public service
than any other circumstance that has oc- his countenance, which we are bold to say,
a lady kindly invited me to take a seat, and curred in the internal concerns of the coun- never was seen to play upon his features
I could not refuse her invitation. On enter- try, during my administration; and were I while pouring out the fiery liquid" for his
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ing, I was pointed to the seat occupied by a to commence my administration again, with customers. We have often conversed with
few white people. It was a communion sea- the knowledge I have acquired from experi- those engaged in the sale of spirits, but our
ence, the first question I should ask with reson. The missionary, on commencing the gard to every candidate for public office honest and candid belief is, that they are as
exercises remarked, that if any persons would be—" Is he addicted to the use of ar- a class, inwardly ashamed of the business;
were present, who were members of church- dent sjiin/s."
how can it be otherwise. Many of those,
es at home, in good standing, they were inthus employed, have a knowledge of what
vited to partake of the ' Elements' with Tahiti.—By the arrival on the 8th of the is right and wrong, can see the ruinous conthem. As I looked around upon that large American whale ship, Peruvian, we have re- sequence of their traffic, and are ready to
company of communicants, many of whom ceived intelligence from Tahiti, up to the acknowledge that they are heartily sick of
were half-naked, the thought came forcibly 28th March. During an interview with the business, yet to abandon it, ah! there's
home to my mind,—many of these poor and Capt. Brown, we learned the following par- the rub." The above mentioned incident,
once heathen people, will doubtless be saved ticulars. While his vessel was lying at reminds us of an article, which appeared
and go to Heaven, while I am living in neg- Papiete, the French and natives were fre- in the Hawaiian Cascade, more than a year
lect of religion and must be lost if I contin- quently engaged in small skirmishes. On since, from which we make the following exue in my present state.' The train of reflec- one occasion a company of natives rushed tract,
tion which was here started, led to the con- into the barracks of the French, killed sevAs to the honor of tending shop where
version of the young man. He found no eral soldiers, and for a few moments held liquor is sold, I'll tell you what an odd fellow
peace until a cordial submission of his soul possession, but were soon driven out. A of a temperance lecturer once wrote on a
was made to God. At the conclusion of the chief who had joined the French had been slip of paper in a store where toddy" was
voyage, he visited his friends and united killed. Near the beach there was an en- mixed;
I'd sooner black my visage o'er
, United States. He gagement between several hundred of the
with the Church in
And put dc shine on boot and shoes,
and
about
150
sesoldiers
natives
added, "how little that lady supposed when French
Than stand within & country store,
And rinse dc tumblers drunkards use."
she invited me into that meeting, how im- curely fortified; numbers were killed on each
had
driven
The
natives
the
French
Ere
long the keeper of the shop came
the
results
O
that
side.
to me.
portant would be
and
read the above lines, and all he
at
Point
Venus.
along
Among
from
their
position
more,
see
her
once
but
who
she
was
I might
do,
could
would be constantly running
they
I know not, neither do I know who the mis- the natives there is an Italian who inspires through his mind, particularly the last line,
are
sionary was (hat officiated at the Commun- them with great courage, so that they
" And rinse dc tumblers drunkards use."
ion exercise." This is only one instance of represented as by no means wanting in bra- He kept repeating it over and over,
the many with which we have become ac- very. On several occasions the foreign pop" And rinse dc tumblers drunkards use,"
quainted, wherein seamen have been bene- ulation have fled on board the ships in the At last he became so ashamed of his busifited by the labors of missionaries. May harbor for security. A day or two before ness, that he gave up the rum part altothis encourage the missionary to speak a Capt. Brown left, a native belonging to the gether.
THE FRIEND.
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�78
THE
LOSS OF BREMEN BRIG
EXPRESS.
To the Eoiroa or the " China Mail."
Sih, -I have tho honor to inform you, that the Bremen
brig JSr/jrrM, of liiO fpitis, Henry Haekfeld, Masier, on
her voyage from Mazitlai, M xico, to Canton, having on
hoard a cargo of dyewood und cighti tliousanil dollars
in specie, after running under a heavy N. E. tralcnll night
■it llie 7lhof Oclolicr Inst, was at 0, a. at. totally wrecked phi a reef'it the Island of Bat.in, Bashee Group;
crew and treasure saved.
At daylight of the Sill October, we found ourselves surrounded by breakers, in front of a rocky beach, an inlei
between two high blulfs, the vessel a cable's Irmjiti from
the shore, capsized, with a heavy surf healing against he:
side, and the hold fast filling with water. On endeavoring to lower the boats, the first one was immcdiali U
stove in; hy means of ihe second, (which went to pieces
soon afterwards) part of the crew contrived lo fasten a
rope to a rock, by which they established a communica-
—
FRIEJVD.
rd at nil time* with hu-mtality, and every kind o{ assis. hie to the Arahs; Desmichcls was recalled, «:nd replaced
Laoca wns .given us by ilicin
Irt (ieneral Trezel, who al ome attatked Aid cl Kader
A'lhough we had hy I his lime lilted out a native raft The Knur realised his aoflfliiaata, and, victorious, profor our conveyance lo .Manila, llie unexpected arrival 0 posed lo renew ihe teinis of peace. Unfortunately MarH. I>. M. S. Samar.iny presented us, through Sir Kdwar-l shal Clnu/.cl uas n'_r:1111 appelated lo the cmiiinand, and
Helchcr's MMNH oiler ol fl pnssnge, a much jnler an.l he ftplied by rei ewing ho-tilitiejt, in nil of which he win
mors fxp.'itiiious opportunity «>( following up our desti sul-stamini y in itefl; lor while the Aral's ftcoped him in
nation, and ol placing the treasure under the protection advancing, the) hara»*rd bin iv leiiring. At last his
ol' the lirilish pendant.
inglorious t< tn at from I elore Consianin.a put an end to
It shmil Ihe tneiilioned ns a further proof of Spanish his a linimstrntion. Marshal Vollee 800 eetled, and alter
liberality towards us, that the treasure on heing trun- varinai uweeKOt ■ he concluded (May 30, ih:i7i the treaty
shipped at Manila from the Snuiarany on hoard the (ii--> of Tiifna wiili the Km;r, which, hke thai iif DesmichieN
tu'vn lor China, Wai exempted from the customary trim-1 in I'M, recngiiized the antborili and the territory of
shipment duty ol -J per cent., which Ihe Cuslom-Hoiue Ahd-el-Knder For rig Mfffl nioirihs this treaty v.ok
would have iuevitahly claimed on any mercantile lran>- respcctetl l.y ihe French; fill at their «*x pir.ition a military
t
,
of (hat nature.
promenntle, at which tiie Duke oi Orhans presided, pro
The rising state ol the Bashee Islands, which have on- elrated, with ;il| ihe parade of victory, heyoad ibe iron
ly of late U'fn visited hy foreign shipping, is sufficiently gatefl which were ihe Inmis of their" territory, and this
(icscrihed hy ihe masterly pen of Sir EsdWottl licit her. violation of the treaty ol Ta!iia ranted Till iheArah Irihcs
aclion
who has touched at them frequently in the course of hi* to arms. Since then hostilities hove Better ceased in Altion with the shore.
survey in II M. S. Samarany. As a place of POaoil tor geria: and never, with this ih'ice told experience of
A few natives coming up, I was agreeably surprised to vessels healing np along the Chinese Const, lor whalers French treachery, will, until the Frci:ch either
ulandon
bear that these islunds, as belonging lo Philippine Group, or tra lon bfll wixt the Ctiin:i Sea nnd l'aeilie, lhey :ire u;i- ] ihe interior or cxieimiiinic ihe
Arahs.— [London AtUis.
were held hy the Spaniards, and that an Alcalde, Mayor, doul.tedly to ie recnirintended; the hnrhnr of St. Dominand some Doniinicun Knars lived in the village- on the go has a gotml anchorage during the N. Iv monsoon;
other side. With the assistance of a guide. I was pro water H excellent, un.l provisions (pin, gOOU, jams,
ceeding lo ihe interior to secure the protection of the au- sweet potatoes, file.,) are easily ohtained at a cheap rale. Pitcairn's Island—I.and Slide.—Under date of
thorities, when I met numbers of natives in small gangs Any vessel touching there may he sure of meeting with a Feb. I.'.th, our friend anil acquaintance, Mr. Huflett, wrote
hastening to the spot, whose orderly appearance und even friendly reception.
respectful salute, soon convinced me that there wns no Trusting; that you will he pleased to give insertion to as follows:
fear of any outrage being committed by them. Halfway this letter in your excellent paper,—l have the honor to
I take this opportunity to inform you of my safe ifto San Carlos I met the Alcalde, Don Valentin Tillulla he, Sir, ftr* respectfully, your most nhodlOQ. Si rv.int,
at this island on the 12th in-tnnt. I feel happy in
rival
a
some
of
the
native
and
chiefs,
himself, accompanied by
EDWAKI) VISCHKR.
informing you that I found my family well nnd the in
long file of followers ready for work; and shortly afterthe
Bxpress,
Supercargo
of
wards hundreds of naiives under his personal direciions, Victoria, 27th Decemhcr, 1813.
hahitants generally in health. Dorii-g my absence, live
were actively engaged m the operation of salvage—breakhave been added to our numl.cr, whit h makes it 127.
ing through the heavy surf, regardless of the sharp coral
■'On the 4ih of April, Inst ye. r, they experienced a
edges, which would have crippled any European feel, and
Selected for the Friend.
without the avail of a rail, but by dint of swimming,
hurricane here, attended with thumler and lightning and
FRENCH IN ALGERIA.
THE
specie,
of
the
after
diving, and by main force, ihe whole
much rain. An avnkinche, [or laud slide] carried much
having bean dug from underneath the ballast; and started The position of the French in Algeria is again hemm- of our little sail in to the sen. It
commenced on an eleout ofthe boxes by our crew, was safely landed by them. ing uneasy. The Emperor ol Morocco has refused lo
The heavy spirs, suils, and rigging were ihen dragged ratify the boundary treaty negotiated hy his envoys with vated part of the island, winch it laid hare lo the rock*
over the reek, and deposited high and dry upon thai rocky General Dc La Rue. A committee of ihe French Cliarn- ■beneath. Its course was through a valley, carrying with
i.ers has reported against Marshal tUigeaud's intended
shore.
it
nnd rucks, and ileitis of yams, to the distance of
The Alcalde remained in person three days and two expedition into Kahylia, inhal.ited hy the braveal of the trees
spars
bivouac
under
mountain tnhes, aud the most inveterate opponents ol nearly a mile, and much uas tarried into the sea.
nights, sharing our
a lent made up of
and sails, until every thing was landed, and llie treasure French dominion, an inopportune, imprudent, and impo"Several cocoa-nut and other tic. s ore now Ij ing on the
was put in readiness for being transported over the steep litic. All the western country between Tenez nnd Monhills to San Curios, where il was safely deposited. But Ingaocra is in open insurrection. In short, a renewal ol rinks near the sea. It commented in the night, hut in
the heavy work continued wei k after week; boat expe- the war, which has been suspended by accident only, is .he morning it was still moving, at that time, some trees
greatest probability. Now all expeditions by sea round the island repeatedly failed in reach- in occurrence of thethough
France in such a war may be were .seen moving to llie ma stuudiug upright. Several
ing the wreck, hut were ordered lo try ngain in spile ol rience proven that
victorious,
of
the
she
can gain no substantia] advantage canoes, and tie houses iv which they were kept, were
1,
igatfl
winds and currents. In the en the greater part
vessel's inventory was earned across the island, over a from her victories. She will neither he more set are in carried away. On rone other paits of the island rents
mount litmus craggy road.. In San Carlos, a spacious the territories she already pos-esses, and to extend is to were made
in the earth and mounds of earth were hove
house was prcpareil lor the reception of the crew, and nr- weaken them, nor more certain of lengthened pence.—■
raugemeiils were made for their maintenance. The Al- Vet cannot France long avoid n renewal of general hos up. The inhahilants were thrown into great consternation,
calde's residence, Cnsareal of St .Domingo, was offered trail's save by ahnndnning the interior and retiring to thinking that Miller's prophecy was al.oul being accom
a« n home lo myself am I officers with ihe frankest hos- ihe coast. And the latter is a step she will not take he p'Uhed."
pitality, an I even all our trifling wants were anticipated cause opposed to her sense of glory, and because paaooa*
nnd provided for. When the time for our departure was sum of the coast merely would involve the giving up ol
Meting.—Th
hi hand, I insisted upon :i pecuniary settlement lor so all those grand schemes of Afiiean colonizaiion which
many and such heavy obligations; nt Ihe Alcalde be she once indulged in Egypt, which sin.* now dreams of in rived for ihe American Missionaries lo assemble nt Hondisinterestedness,
the
Algeria.
hayed throughout with
greatest
In fifteen years France ha; spent more than forty mil- olulu, from their respective Itfltil ns on the different islimiting himself to ai: amount which could hardly be
called u compensation fpir the real expenses incurred, anil .|<*ne sterling, and left the botiea of 550.0U0 soldiers in lands. Nearly all have arrived who arc expected; and
for the lahor of the natives, and he forthwith distributed Algeria. Vet in spite of all this treasure and blood the services commenced on the morning of ihe 13th,
it to the parlies. He shewed him ■< If so determined (o net wn lei, her dominion there has no defence hut the sword. at 9 a.m. In our next number we propose furnishing
Thrice, indeed, during that period, the French have had
with a goucroiH sympathy for the situation of his wrecked guests, that the very offer of pecuniary ucknowlodg- the opportunity of gaining a firm footing; but on each oc- our readers wilh a skclth of the proceedings, when a list
lo
casion their own tranchery and bad faith have deprived of those present, will be published. Two years having
menl wouid have appeared as an offence. It is much
b« wished that such efficient, persevering, nnd disinter- them of what they will never now icyain. liy the nrti e'apsed since they were gathered on a similar occasion,
ested behaviour should be generally known Mid duly ap- eles of capitulation entered into with the deposed dcy
they guaranteed the property of the inhabitants. Vet no it is expected much important business will come before
preciated.
This ii the only way in which I can acknowledge ihe sooner after the revolution of July, did Marshal Clauzel the meetings.
Alcalde's merit; hul perhaps those parties who will be ul- arrive with a host of adventurers, than they beean to
timately benefitted I y llie salvage may find some adequate colonize," by driving out the inhabitants and seizing on
means of shewing their gratitude in u way which cannot Ihe.r goods, nnd that without having either ihe resources
The 4th vol. of Wilke's Exploring Expedition
or the energy necessary for carrying such a scheme of eonlaius an excellent likeness of H. H. Majesty, Kameoffend his delicacy.
It is only common justice to state that the behaviour of systemaiic colonization" into execution. They expelthe whole crew of the Express, during the catastrophe led the propiiciors from the fine and ferlie plains of the hnmeha 111.
infinbitants beand salvage was hi.'hly commendable, the captain pro- Meledja. and drove bock the indigenous
ceeding of course with Ihe best example: he anil pnrt of yond ihe Lesser Atlas; where Chiuze], in the worst style
Quickest trip on record.—The steamer Oregon is
the crew remaining oil board the wreck until t he w hole of of French military melodrame, pro. la ined M they had screamer
to lun, or roller to fly. She le!t N. Y. at six
the treasure anil even the inventory was saved, using ev- united the lire of their bivouacs to the lire of the stars!" a
evening, and anived opposite this city
ery exertion for obtaining this principle object, regardless The consequence was an Arab lengue against the invaders o'clock Tuesday
lot k yesterday rnoiuin*') making the
of an unavoidable partial loss in their private properly. and colonizers; and fur three years it made pillaging. at half past one o\and
seven
hours
a half! Capt. St. John nana he can
Our crew behaved also very well during our prolonged burning, and mas-acreing the order of the day. In Jan- trip in
belter than this, when all circumstances
stay on ihe Islund, and ihe best undeislaniliug prevailed uary, 1831, General Desinichels, Governor of Oran, con- do iwai y an hour
light are lavoiable. The Oregon run
cluded a treaty ofpeace with Ahd el-Knder; and it, being of tide, wnter, und
betwixt them nnd llie natives.
near the Battery, to Caldwell's Landing,
The Rev Friars on ihe island behaved with great observed with goon faith on both pides, secured peace for from her Pier,
Citizen.
two
hours.—[Alb.
miles,
in
kindness to us during our stay; their convents were open- a year. This treaty was, however, deemed too favora- 47
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�On eat Dkspatch.—The beautiful ship Rainbow,
captain Land, beliiniTing to Messrs. I low land & Aspinwall, sailed on Wednesday for C niton. This ship
sailed fropii this port on the Isl February last, went
FRIEND.
SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION!
be sold by public auction on the Ist
WILL
79
THE
of|
High School at Honolulu.
THE
Subscriber will open a school for the inJuly proximo, if not previously disposed of
struction ofthe young in all the branches of a
by private contract, the three following eligible lols
and classical education.
to Canton asralnat llie monsoon, the most unfavora- of building land, facing Custom-House in Merchant thorough English
As the want of an institution of this kind has been
ble season of llie ye ir, and arrived b ick on the 17lh Street, viz
to be
Lot No. 1, containing 6405 square feet, with 68 dccplv felt by the whole community, it is
Reptoinbcr, bavins been gone only seven months and
Imped that all interested in its success will assiet in
sevciitee.il day shortest passage on record.— feet II inches front, 100 ft. 9, 7 deep.
Yesterday IBS siileil with a third careo, having Lot No. 2, containing 7223 square feet, with 68 its foundation.
The vestry of the Seamen's Chapel has been
been in port only two weeks. A party of ladies and feet 11 inches from, 112 ft. 10. 9 deep.
Lot No. 3, containing 8770 square feet, with 70 kindly offered until a school house can be provided.
gentlemen accompanied the passengers to sea, outThe first term of the school will commence Mon6ido Sandy Hook. Previous to separating, the crew feet 11 inches front, 124 ft. 6 deep.
of forwere called aft, when the Rev. Mr. (■'.> 'dard inado a
Six months credit will be given on approved bills, day, April 6th, at 9A. M. For testimonials
mer success in the same occupation, refer to the edisolemn prayer, invoking a merciful Providence for and a guaranteed title for a period of 280 years.
tor of this paper. Terms mado known by applicathe safity of ere* and passengers during the voyFor further particulars apply to
ROBT. C. JANION.
tion to the subscriber.
age. The company then left the ship, and returned
ROBERT fJORDON.
Honolulu, May 15. 1846.
to Ihe city in these iniboal S imson. The Rainbow
Honolulu, April 4th, 1846.—tf
is probibly unsurp issed for bonify and swifincss hy
TO WHALE SHIPS.
IMPORTANT
•ny vessel ; s'io is a perfect model of ship-building.
FOB SALS BY B. B. GRIMES,
an Act of the Legislative Council of Van
—[N. Y. Express.
D.einans' Lind, the port of Hobart Town j -g 4Wk Barrels Sandwich Island Syrup,
anil Launccstnii, arc declared free ports for all ves-j _1_ eSBB 2 00 barrels Sandwich Island Molasee*.
PASSENGERS.
8200 bbls clean Casks, new,
sols engaged in the South Sea whale fishery. Alll
12 barrels Sperm Oil,
In brig Ontnri). for TaUiii and Valparaiso—Mi. Oould, of; tonnage, light, and harbor dues, and pilotage, being
5 tons Hoop Iron, 5 casks Rivets,
Tahiti, and mvc.-ai Btoarngo paeaonaerßi
entirely abolished. Vessels engaged in they. hale j
fishery can now visit the port free from all port
3 casks Tin Ware, assorted,
5 " Hardware, do., 3 casks Lanterns,
charges, and on application to the collector of cus-i
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
Canvas and Ravens, assorted,
toms, can land a sufficient quantity of oil and bone
5 tons Sugar,
to pay their expenses of oulfit &c. The oil and
10 casks Linseed Oil, boiled,
PORT OF HONOLULU.
wlialc-bone landed, is only liable to a duty of five
2000 lbs While Lend
shillings per cwt., and is always saleable at remu10 barrels Spirits Turpentine,
ARRIVED.
nerative rates. Fn'sh meat, vegetables, and every
10 cans Green Paint and Verdigris,
May 1, ship Romulus, Montgomery, Mystic, 11 moi. 40 davo description of ship's stores arc to be had at modefrom Tahiti, 100, sperm, 850 wink*.
rate prices, and an abundant supply of wood and
12 cases blue Drill, 12 do. blue Cottons.
•*
Fr. Whole ahlp \ ali'iiil, !>• * Franc, Monterey April 3d. water
1 Package Carpenters Tools, assorted,
can be had with every facility.
Keporta lion U'ii tote, Pel y, hence, arrived on const
1 case Clothing,
in I-* dc. Hi Monterey March I*>—discharged cargo iuk'
May 15, 1846.
4-r.i;:iL'cd freight for At apulio 00 ticcuin.t of Cnlifor3 " English Sad Irons,
nian Uoveromoat. The Rnnbemus, Roeeom, arr :a ih mill: AGENTS OF THE HUDSON'S
12 Rolls China Netting,
March Veeeoleoo eooßt —Vaodalla, Everett i Mot*.
BAY COMPANY are happy to state that
12 bags Mustard Seed,
caw, Phelp* i and Uuriistable daily eapOCtOO. All
received
tho
attention
through
polite
that
have
they
10 pairs Hand Cart Axles,
of Boaton.
May 5, Msf. Kniiichatneha.lll, Ncwt-11, windward.
of A. G. Abell, Esq., U. S. Consul, and Capt. Rus50 Sides Sides Sole Leather,
OFF AND ON.
sell of the Am. whale ship Washington, intelligence
50 American Calf Skins,
ships Neptune, Out ; America, Mitchell. 29, No- of the Cowlitz, which vessel Capt. R. saw going in
April
20 casks Bread, 400 Rafters,"
vy, Norton ; O iii'l"i, Morion | Ob.-d Mitchell, Wing.
as he left the Island of Raratonga on the Bth of
4 Nests Camphor Trunks,
May 5, Olive Brunch, Place, Mam.
March.
Smiths' Anvils, Vices and Bellow*.
SAILED.
Honolulu, may 15, 1846.
Honolulu, Feb. 28, 1846.
Charley
May
Kamteeaatka.
C.'a
Kaox,
1,
11. D.
April 27, nhip
:
_
*
BY
_
FOR
berk Vancouver, Moll, Sun Francisco Rial Colna Ida.
May 2, Am. hrfg Ontario, Kelly, Tahiti nnd Valparaiso.
5 French whale ship Guetave, Deebate, to cruise
" 12, Am. W. B. Luminary, Cleveland, for N. W.
COLUMBIA
BIVBB^
"**
15TH.
.JCVI-,
The American Bark Toulon, Crosby. Master, will sail as above.
or ca n or "teerage passage,
PORT OF LAHAINA.
*£wSCia£s hay in" superior accomodations, apply
to
C. BREWER & CO.
ARRIVED.
m 2 F& P3w.
21, Nile, Ilumblin, New Bedford 2a mtm, POO aprrm.
27, Francis, Peoninftoo, New Bedford, 19 nee. 1956a.
WALDO dr. CO.
Julian, Hl.n*kiner, New Bedford. 20 mos, 100 sperm.
for sale Provisions, B.ead, Flour, cord2 .un whale.
OliveBranch Place, New Bedford li mos, clean.
age, canvass, and a general assortment ofShip
Recruits and other merchandise usually
fS, Tiger, Brewatcr, Ktoiiington, 6 iiioh, clean.
Chandlery.
Havre,
hliip
Valiant
Vanier,
Fr.
no report.
required by w hale ships touching at this port for supHccnles, Beetle. New Bedford,
"
80,
"
ABOUT MAY
M&-AHN&
April
"**
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'*
'•
OFFER
13!) whale.
Bk. So ■•rnor,
50 wlialr.
9 months, 46 sperm,
Mulford, Hag Harbor, 9 months, 80 a
plies.
Storage taken at the customary rates.
N. B. Bills of Exchange wanted on the United
Hem. ship Hamburg, Tinnan, Hamburg, 11 months,
States, England, and France.
100 whale Hi) sperm.
CedrntiH, s.uiih, Hag Harbor, B moil, 9">U sperm, 100 Lahaiua, March 21, 1846.
whale.
NEW CHINA HOODS, Arc,
PORT OF HILO.
fillips at Hilo from April 7, to April 27,
PeniTiar., Taylor, fit. John, 5 moa., 20 s.
Champion, Merry, Edganown, 9. mos., 200 a.
Nile. Hamlin, N. 8., 19 moa -nil a.
MnntpHier, Tuber, N. 8., 19 moa., 260 a 1200 w.
Archer, Bnell, N. 8., 9 mon., 240 s.
Nimrod. Bherman, N. 8., 10 mos 270 a., 170 w.
KliT.abeih Frith, Bishop, Hagharbor, 5 moa., clean
,
Java, Lucaa, Fair Haven, 5
., ,
mm*
,
,
2'>o
s.
Neptune, Oat, New London, 20 mo* 1200 w.
Milton, Cash, N. 8., 21 mm., 70 s 1530 w.
Columbus, Htitchinson, N. U., 21 mos., 150 a., 450 w.
Fame, Milchcl, New London, 18 nine., 58 a 550 w.
Hercules, Beetle, N. B 9 mos 40 a*. 130 w.
Tiger, Brew*icr, Btountiigton, 5 mos., clean
a Kernel!ameha, Ncwell.
,
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FOR SALE.
J. B. McCLURG, at the store formerly <>•
cupicd by Ladd & Co.
30,000 lbs. Sugar; 20,00 lbs. Bread;
2,000
Coflce; 30,000 Manilla Cigars;
100 barrels Flour;
50 kegs White Lead.
10 doz. Sweet Oil;
200 gallons Linseed Oil;
Spirits Turpentine;
100
100 pieces Russian and English Canvas;
100 coils Russian and Manilla Cordage;
1 case black Sarsnets;
Sarsnot Handkerchiefs;
2
black
2
Sonshaws;
1
rich figured Silks;
I
30 chests Olong Tea;
10
Gunpowder Tea;
Hyson
10
BY
:—
"
"
"
"
"
"
"
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&c
" Congou "
20
" consisting of Tea and
blue Satin ; 1 do Silk ; 1 do black do ; Also, 1 "sett of Silver Ware,
1 do pink Satin ; 1 do Socks ; 1 do Denmark Water Pot, Sugar Bowl, Cream Mug, Egg Stand.
Satin: 70 Pillones ; 15 Peculs white Sugar; 100
Feb. 21.—1f.
Fish Knife, &c.
cords Ist Wood ; 300 lbs. copper Nails ; 1000 bbls
OK
BRIG
BAIKA L,
new Shook.. ; 100 bbls Lime. For sale by
CARGO
E. & H. GRIMES.
my 2
of fur seal Bkins, sea lion Tueke,
Russia Iron, Russia Canvas, Aspfialtam, LumFOR SALE.
i- B. McCLURG.
ber.
For sale by
&c.
g STfc gkSJkJJkB irs California Soap ; 250 boxes m 28
itJ«t"™LFV"supeifine
Cocoa Soap, (perfumed,) Manilla Cigars ; Rose Water ; Palm Leaf HatsFOR SALE
Smoked beef. Candles, maple veneers, table salt, I
lbs. white Suger,
J.
McCLURG—BOOO
B.
and
case hosiery, French boots and shoes, Saxony
6000 lbs. superior Russia Iron, assorted sues
Welsh handkerchiefs by
March 28.
Jan. 1
C. BREWER & CO.
ICase
CONSISTING
BY
�80
THE
MMr GOODS,
JUST RECEIVED
PER
"Cll.Vßl.Es"
OF
\
BosTOlf.
English Prints, assorted Muslins and
Ginghams ; printud Cashmeres ; Turkoy red and
Madras Handkerchief. ; Linens, Duck, Drills and
Diapers ( cold worsted and damask Table Covers ;
4-4 Irish Linens;B-4 linen Damask; bleached Sheeting and Dowlas ; assorted spool Cotton and Thread ;
Lisle, Berlin, Thibet, silk and cotton Cloves ; cotton and woolen Hosiery ; bleached English Long
Cloths; Bishops and Kaiusook Lawns ; Batiste, Me-
rino, &c.
.
LIVERPOOL
Dry Qoom.
CASES
FRI£ ND
Underwriter's Association.
.
C
lIR B VII & co. ,
C3tna\il (rTommtsfitou fHcccJjants,
HONOLULU, OAHU,
chari.es brewer,)
Underwriter's Rooms,)
j. r. b. MARsiiAi.r., >
Hawaiian hlunds.
Liverpool, 25th Oct. )
is to certify to all whom it may concern, FRANCIS JOHNSON,)
N. B.—Wanted, Government or Whalers' Bills.
that the Committee for nauiagis*g the affairs of the Association have appointed Messrs. on the United States or Europe, for which BMMT
Si-akkev, Janion & Co., to act as their Agent will he advanced on favorable terms.
at the Sandwich Islands, subject lo the annexed instructions, which are to be exhibited on all occasions where the ugent may be rcijuircd to act, so
that no misunderstanding may arise with the parties tKiLitclj an*a (trijvonoiactcv SHaftcr,
assured or their representatives, as to the extent of
HONOLULU, OAinr,
authority vested in the Agent.
for sale an assortment of JEWELRY,
"No power from this Association can divest the
WATCHES, CLOCKS, S,c.
assured, their agents, or assignees, or the masters of Chronometers
repaired and accurate rates given.
vessels of that right over property which law has
Particular attention puid lo line watch repairing.
;
presumed
them
but
is
that
the
assured
or
il
given
Sextant aad Quadrant Glasses silvered and adjusted.
their representatives will readily avail themselves of
the assistance of an agent, who is appointed by the
underwriters, to act in their behalf, and whose coPIIOPRIETon OF THE
operation will facilitate the settlement of loss or average with the underwriters."
By order ofthe Committee.
HONOLULU, OAIIIT.
THOMAS COURT, Secretary.
THIS
E. H. BOARDMAN,
Flannels, wool Frocks, Mitts, Caps, Drawers,
Shirts, Braces, &c; monkey and pea Jackets;
Hushing Trowsers ; indigo and mazarine blue Cottons ; bine Jeans; Kremlin Stripes; blue Drills; satin Jeans ; bleached Drills, Tickings, Denims, cotton Flannels ; gingham Umbrellas, assorted ; bales
brown Sheetings and brown Drills, assorted widths;
men's and boys navy cloth Caps ; gold navy Lace,
assorted widths ; cases Bunting, assorted colors and
widths ; blue and white Thread.
Stationery, &c.
Comprising assorted letter and foolscap Pajier,
Quills, Pencils &c.
FOR SALE.
RIOXES,
O. P
A variety of Perfumery, Soaps, &c
undersigned have for sale the following
in: m,Kit IN
Boots Shoeh, &c.
Goods, on reasonable terms
General Merchandise,
Pipes ; Soap ; Turpentine ; white Lead ; Paint Ship Chandlery nnd
Cases Boots, Brogans, Slippers, seamen's Pumps,
(\1 Hie slnuil Smart, occupied by ('illiinlilia .V ('».)
&c.; French waxed Calfskins ; bbls and casks Day Brushes ; Blocks ; Shot ; silk and cotton pocket
HONOLULU, DABII, 11. 1.
Handkerchiefs Glassware : Navy blue prints ; black
& Martin's Blacking.
Bales nnd packs light rnvens and U. X. Duck ; and white and purple and white Fancy Prints ; LinISRAEL H. WRIGHT,
crates Crockery, assorted ; Tumblers, Plates, Lan- en Drills ; printed cotton Counterpanes ; blue CotAND GLAZIER,
thorns, etc.
tons, 3-4 wide ; brown Cottons, 30, 32, 3fi, 40, 64, PAINTER, GILDER
Willexecute with neatness and despatch,
72 and 82 inches wide ; brown cotton Drillings ; Irish
Hardware, Prppvi.jions, &c.
Linen ; Linen platillas ; brown Holland ; linen Dia- House Sign, Ship, Coach &, Ornamental Painting.
Casks and boxes Hardware, carpenter's Tools,
Towels ; Cambric Handkerchiefs ; Diapers ;
Locks, tin Plates, sad Irons ; English and Amcr- per Cloths ; red and white Handkerchiefs,
30, 31,
Long
GEORGE ~C. MOORS,
can Iron, assorted sizes and qualities ; iron Pots
32 inch ; linen Thread ; Shawls of various sorts ;
DEALEH IN
and Covers, assorted ; sailor's Pols and Pans ; Coffin Furniture ; Bunting ; red and white Plaid
General Merchandise & Hawaiian Produce,
Axes, whalomen's Rivets, mill Saws, Grindstones,
Covers ; black Crape ; black silk Shoe Ribbon ;
HII.O, HAWAII, H. I.
21 cases sheathing Copper and casks composition white cotton
Tapes ; house Paper and Border ; FurNails for same, etc., etc.
Black
Satin
Wick
blue
;
;
Lamp
niture Dimity ;
COR NELIUS II OVER,
Refined loaf and crushed Sugar ; Malaga Raisins Shirts
DEALER IN
; Linen and fancy Prints ; blue Camlet Cloaks;
and Almonds ; while Beans, Carolina Rice, Sumatra
Earthenware of various colors and patterns ; StaProduce,
General Merchandise & Hawaiian
Pepper, Rio ColVcc, Souchong and Young Hyson tionery ; and the following assortment of
Tea, corn Meal ; Sicily, Madcria, Champagne and
HILO, HAWAII.
HARDWARE.
Port Wines ; Vinegar, salad Oil, Prunes, in jars ;
Whale ships supplied with the best recruits on the
Codfish, superior Spanish and American Cigars, bxs Knives and Forks ; Razors ; back and hand Saws ; most favorable terms in exchange for Bills or Goods
Jan. IS.—lf.
Tobacco, ncats tongues, American Hams and Lard, cross cut Saws ; Pit Saws ; Mill Saws ; Sets of Car- adapted fo the market.
bbls American mess Beef and prime Pork, while penters' Tools; Axes ; Socket Chisels; Garden Hoes;
NEW GOODS.
perfumed and brown soup, buttor and pine apple cut Piano Irons ; cast Plane Irons ; cast Steel ChisCheese, casks pilot und navy Bread, dried Apples, els ; Gauges ; Screw Augurs ; steel Augurs ; Hatch3 cases rose water; 10 doz toTapioca;
BBLS.
Spices, table Salt, mustard, cold water Crackers, ets , cast Steel Gimblcts ; Spike Gimblcts ; Planes ;
cases sallad oil; 1 do balza2
ketchup;
mato
Nails
Nails
;
;
Wrought
Boat
bbls superior American Flour, Pickles, French Ca- Last Irons ; cast Lath
1 do toweling; 3 casks cirincs;4donewprints;
Nails
Rivets
;
Cooper's
; CopNails Tacks ; Spike
pers, etc.,etc.
10
C ils wh e
from
to
Binnacle
;
Lamps
10 25 gallons ;
Ground Lead, English linseed Oil, in cans; Chalk, per Boilers
Whiting, window Glass, assorted sizes ; Tar, Pitch, copper Lamps ; Needles ; Iron Table Spoons ; Tea
2
Fish
Hooks
foot
Rulers
&c.
&c.
;
;
Turpentine, coal Tar, Litharge, Paints, Verdigris, Spoons
Paints, Oils Ac
STARKEY, JANION & CO.
lamp Black, cases Brushes, assorted ; bbls Putty,
Oil
; boiled Oil spirits of Turpentine:
Jan.
1846.
fJT
INSEED
Honolulu,
Vermillion, Lozenges, etc.
Red ;
Lead ; Yellow Ochre Venetian
F S
|Lumber, Window Frames, &c.
B,
VerdiBriS ; V r
JAMES ROBINSON & CO.
& CO.
jT„
C. BREW
White oak ship Plank ; assorted 2 and 3 inch oak
made arrangements to kill part of their
Plank ; 2 1-2 and 5 inch deck Plank ; window
inform
superior stock of Cattle, respectfully
NOTICE.
Frames; Sashes and blind Trimmings; American pine captains of vessels and the public generally, that
in
MANSION HOUSE will be conducted
Shingles, Laths, Boards and Plank, Sheathing and they can be supplied with the very best BEEF at the
future by J. O. Carter, F. W. Thomson having
planed Boards, ox and hand Carts, axe Helves, r.sual rates, under the direction of Mr. George Riseblacksmith's and bituminous Coal, light, middling ly, a clean and experienced butcher.
withdrawn his interest by mutual
and heavy sole Leather, Bricks, etc., etc.
to
state
that
part,
on
his
R.,
respectfully begs
G.
r.W.THOMWOK.
Also—One patent morticing Machine.
Jan. 1, 1846.
shall be wanting to give perfect satisfaction.
a 4
C. BREWER & CO. othing
Honolulu, Jan. 24.— ly.
FOR SALE.
Vols.
KOLOA SUGAR.
the study of the Seamen's Chaplain, Vol.
FOR HALE BY J. B. McCLURG.
II and 111 of the Friend, neatly bound.
store formerly occupied by
Hats
do.
20
at
the
;
SALE,
Guayaquil
Hammocks;
10
CBflSae tins
-:■
Ladd & Co., 120 tons Koloa SUGAR. The lof the Hawaiian Cascade.
Cheese, superior article; 200 lbs
Commerce, Trade, Agriculture
Almonds ; 5 bbls. bright Varnish ; 25 M. superior above ie a part of the present crop, and is much su- NOTESofonthetheSandwich or
Havana Cigars ; 50 grs. Matches ; 60 bxs. Sardines ; perior in quality to that of any previous year, or any &c &c.
Eso.., H. H. M. »
R. W. WOOD. by ROBERT C. WYLLIE,
2 doz. superior Razors Macaroni Spices of all other lot in the market.
Minister of Foreign Relation!.
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Feb. 21, 1846.—tf.
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