https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/cd979c0cf124890f56cd6ab6bd7e6ae7.pdf 5b6b553b318ab936abb8ca38a0853e7b PDF Text Text THE FRIEND. . HONOLULU, OAHU, H. 1., OCTOBER 15, 1846. THE FRIEND, [No. XX. 153 Vol. IV.] - and untravelled route, which he said had never been travelled before. He did come that way, and when he reached the CaliforSeamen, Marine and General Intelligence. LETTERS FROM CALIFORNIA. nia mountains, divided his command into PUBLISHED AND IDiriD BY NUMBER I. two parties, a part going round the south SAMUEL C. DAMON, SEAMEN'S CHAPLAIN. Capt. Fremont's movements—Route easy from1 end and up the great "Tulare" valley, while TERMS United States to California A party of he proceeded to pass the mountains and exOne copy per annum, Emigrants compelled to encamp on the moun- plore its passes. I have heard it said that a $2,60 Two copies, 4,00-1 tains on account of snow Captain Fre- gig can travel that route from the U. S. (via " Three " 6,00 mont has an interview with Commandant Fort Hall,) but whether this is on the auFive 7,00 General Castro Castro orders him lo leave thority of Capt Fremont or the emigrants, " " Ton 10.00 " the country Castro reports thai Captain F. I am not informed, however I have aeen in ADVERTISEMENTS, at Ihe head of a band of Robbers, had been Monterey, the waggons that have (ravelled One square, 2 insertions, $2, 25,und 60 cents for evdriven from the country, by the chivalric sons 1from the U. S. across this range of mounery additional insertion. One half square ol less, Capt. F. startsfor Oregon, tains, the people who came in them and the 2 insertions, $1,76, and 37 1-2 cents for every adofAn California! arrives ditional insertion. For yearly advertising, please express from U. S.for him cattle that drew them and all in good conapply to the Publisher. Indians attack Capt. F.s camp at night dition; indeed none the worse tor wear. California.—lts government, difficulty at- One of the company told me the pass, in POETRY. tending land claims Capt. Sutter His September, '45, was very easy of travel—not extensive cultivation of wheat Expensive the least difficulty. It is the same pass first For the Friend. in California Revenues of Cali- attempted by Dr. Townsend and party, living Lines written nn ihe death of Felix Remain, of Albalate in tho season of '44. They were the w;i3 from ihe American whale V., ship fornia American trade. who lv.st ny, N. Hamulus, oir the coast of New Holland, Nov. 18,1845. first to attempt it, but not arriving there till Yerba Buena, San Francisco Bay, ) We've sailed full many a weary day, June \Oth, 1846. $ December, they found the snow on the mounWe've crossed the burning zone, There sir: are strange things in this tains ten feet deep, they suffered exceedingly, Dear And still Ihe wild waves round us play, of the party —and finalworld, happening every day, but none to me especially thetoladies And still we're pressing on ; build log nouses near the We've passed by many a sea-girt isle more so than that I should find myself in Ca- ly compelled And muny a rock-bound shore ; lifornia, and writing a letter to be taken to summit and store their loads, themselves But one, who, with us, welcomed land. no more Will welcome land you by the first overland express; and cer- ssTossing on horses with their provisions tainly the longest ever attempted in America. packed. Most of the company got over He was the youngest of onr crew, the summit notwithstanding the snow, and A friend has kindly volunteered to put this all With bright and sparkling brow, their property was found aafe in the And cheek ol ruddy healthful hue, hands of the into the gallant Capt. Fremont, ; but the Dr. an< others who cachBut ah I where is he now ? spring who is now on the encamped Sacremento, He sleeps beneath the foaming wave, ed" on the east side of the summit lost all, direct to U. S. coral his and about to tho afproceed rock, pillow, The the snow left the east side first. The InHis requiem, the howling blast. across ter arduous, and dangerous journeys His winding sheet, the billow. the great desert, from the salt lake to the dians followed up their trail, and stripped One moment, full of life and health, California mountains, his extensive explora- their houses. When the party returned io We saw him at our aide ; tions in California and northward as far as June, '45, they found the Indians bad been The next, we saw him struggling "Klamet Lake;" from whence he has just about 6to 8 days before them. The loss foaming, the tide. angry In But once, he wildly raised his head now returned to the valley of the Sacremento was a very serious one. To see if help were nigh ; To return from this digression. Capt. and from whence he proceeds to the States, Fremont We tried in vain, to give him aid, having united his command about though by what route it is hard to say, as I beFor 'twas his time to die. miles from this place, proceeded to the eighty the or never lieve gallant Captain rarely The sea-bird napped her broad while wing, • Juan to recruit his animals, betravels where any one has gone before. I valleyheof San travel O'er the dying sailor's head, to Oregon. He had an could And the big whalerolled by carelessly, heard many interesting details of his fore have with As be sunk to his cold, cold bed. interview the Commandant General, Pacific, tue shores of the but present '.ip io Vet thine wag an honored death, brave boy, there is no one who can tell his story so Castro, and told him he desired to remain in Beloved, and justly too; country till the spring in the north, and Thy nation's flag waved o'er thy grave, well as himself, and it would be useless for the And thou died'st to duly true. me to attempt it. There have been, however, to rccrnit in the valley; that he was on a We often think of the bitter tear, certain transactions taking place concern- Ipurely scientific exploration; merely armed The deep desponding glnom| ing him and his command, while he was here for defence against hostile Indiana; and preOf thy lonely parent*, when they hear in the early spring, of which I may write, pared to pay cash for all his wants. His camp Thy sad and early doom. O! may they look in this trying hour as the Californians have sent their ac- soon became a valuable mart for the farmers, and To the God of truth and love; count of them to Mexico, you have undoubt- who were delighted to find a party in the To Ood who afflicts, not willingly, edly had a version of them in the U. S. If country who ptid dollars tor all they required. Or chastens, but in love. their account of the matter should be in Capt. Fremont paid a visit to the Consul al Shipmates ! this death a warning brings keeping with their acts towards him, there Monterey, Mr. Larkin, and returned to his To us, who Mill are spared: camp. All seemed well. In a few days he It tell* o*, such may be our fate; will certainly be much to correct. Then live not unprepared! received an insulting note from Castro, tellstated U. S. in have seen it that papers, I O ! let us live together here, ing him to " leave the country at once, or he was to to California proceed Capt. Fremont As onward still we rove, United by the golden chain or "Great Salt would drive him out." Now that was a threat of the Yonta" byway Of " Friendship, Truth and Love." not so easily accomplished. I* D. Oris. Lake," and thence to strike out in a new easily made, but Shipboard, Nov. B*. A Semi-monthly Journal, - " devoted THE FRIEND. to Temperance, --------------- i —— — — — — — —— — — ' ——' — ''' ' 1 -1 " ' " �154 THE FRIEND. Some Californians who visited Capt. Fre- Ihostile or retaliatory act had they seen his iin his rear. They met on the 2d day or 4th tnont'i camp told Castro that it would require |proclamation before they left the Valley of iafter the guide left. The party of four, not 1000 men (Californians,) to drive out such "San Juan." Capt. Fremont has in his party Ihaving made much progress in consequence men as Fremont commanded, though but 60. i(_or had) nine "Delawares" (he has since lost i of their inability to cross the outlet of KlaThe captain was certainly surprised at such one) who have said thay will yet take a big imet" lake until a band of Indians, with a chief at their head came to them with canoes a change of conduct, but he prepared for de- "scalp" off Castro's bead. fence, taking a commanding position on the Capt Fremont having recruited on the "Sa- and ferried them across. They were well summit of San Juan where he could see the cramento" proceeded north on his way to- armed, but appeared perfectly friendly.givinc whole country for twenty miles round. Castro ward the Walla-Walla in Oregon (at least 1 I them Salmon to eat. They had been without by dint of impressing, coaxing and whipping! suppose from the route he took) when he was food for thirty-six hours. They now pushed got together about 200 men, with some can- overtaken at the north "Klamet" lake by on with high spirits, and before night joyfulnon. With this force he posted himself at an express from the U. S. via Mexico which ly met Captain Fremont, who cutne up to the Mission ofSan Juan, while Fremont was caused him to return to the Sa;rameto Val- them just after they had encamped for the daily out scouring the country in hopes of ley and prepare (as I understand he now is night. A night which will long be rememhaving an interview and asking the meaning preparing) for his return to the U. S. He is bered by them all; on account ofthe horrors of all this. In four days Captain Fremont now one year out having left the U. S. in of a night attack, and the loss of three brave found that Castro was not coming to him, so June last. The gentleman who came from fellows, who died by their sides. But I must he quietly descended from his mountain camp, the U. S. with the express to Capt. Fremont give you particulars. Capt. Fremont with croased the plain of San Juan to the Tulare is now at the "Yerba-Buena" whence I the bearer of his dispatches, sat talking to a valley, and thence to the banks of the Sacra- write; and as 1 have listened to his description lute hour, near midnight, when they lay down mento, where he again encamped free from ofhis journey in pursuit of the Captain, and to sleep, their men (thirteen) around their all annoyance from thisredoutable hero, who the stirring incidents attending it, 1 will pro- horses. They were soon awakened by a scuffle and saw the two "Delawares" of their contented himself with issuing a proclama- ceed to give you them in detail. tion declaring that, Capt. Fremont ut the He left "Sutter's Fort" on the Sacremento, captain engaged in close fight with a body "head ofrobbers" had been driven from the hoping to find Fremont at his Camp 20 miles of Indians. One of the Delawares instantly country by the chivalric sons of California north, on the bank of the same river, but shot away the handle ofthe attacking chief's and then to cap the climax of this farce he when he got that far the Capt. had been tomahawk, the other snapped his rifle at the chartered a ship at the expenso of six thous- gone eight days—go after him he must at all breast of the chief, it missed fire and the and dollars to carry a commissioner to Mex- hazards. He accordingly organized a small brave Delaware at once fell, with three arico with this highly important news. Castro party, only six in all, with a good guide, who rows in his breast mortally wounded. The has since said that after he had seen Fre- had previously been of Fremont's Company, Chief soon fell under a shower of bullets mont and given him permission to stay in the (in 1844). They proceeded on, doing their from the whole camp, yet he had time to country (only asked out of courtesy) he re- utmost to gain on him, but the Captain, as throw from his bow no less than eleven arceived an order from Mexico not to perm a■ usual must go where no one ever did before; rows. The chief had three balls in his body him to enter and if he did to drive him out. he turned east over the snow covered moun- when he fell. The whole camp was up, and It is also said, and this I believe that Castro tains, passing up the Sacremento which the party of attacking Indians fled with the has received a severe reprimand from Don have passes through the mountain rising, I fall of their chief, they could not pursue Pio-pico the Governor resident at the Pueblo believe, in Pitt's lake. Their route led them them in the dark, but proceeded to examine dc los Angelos on account ofhis conduct. It is into the snow, and they encamped on the their camp when to their horror they found certain that for some cause Castro is much summit ridge, with the tall shaft ofSt. Joseft that the savage foe had stolen upon theircamp enraged against the governor and hits been (firing from the top of the range covered with so quietly as to kill two men, (Canadian stirring up trouble but his conduct meetsi perpetual snow to its base) called a "Snowy French) with their tomahawks and arrows with such universal contempt from all clas- ■ Bute," as a near companion for the rijjht. without waking fhem from sleep; and it was ses, that he cannot raise over forty men now, They got over the mountains and proceeded not till the resistance they met with from tinwhen a few months since he was almost su- north between Pitt and Klamet lakes. They brave "Delawares" that the camp was aware preme. He was the prime mover of the in- ■ now entered the Oregon Territory. From of their presence. The next day Capt. Frefamous arrest ofthe Foreigners in 1841 andI the appearance ofthe Camps Capt. Fremont mont buried the brave dead, and rejoined sending them to Mexico; for which, by thei had left on his "trail"; he was still six days his camp, when preparations were at bye, our citizens have not yet the least re- ahead, their provisons were gone, they were on.cc made to punish the"tribe" from whence dress: a day ofreckoning I trust is not far living on horse meat, and that would soon be came this savage attack. He proceeded off. A large band ofAmericans would havei gone, or they must kill those they rode and round the north end ofthe lake (north Xlabeen in Fremont's camp to reinforce him oni go on foot. The guide now proposed to push met) and approached their lodges on the the first move of Castro with a sign of at- ahead, and thought he could overtake the fourth day, when his whole command attacktacking him. Castro was cloaly watched by Captain in two days, and in three they could ed stores of provision, the produce of their them but knowing that Capt. Fremont wasi return and meet their starving companions, spring salmon fishery, and in fair fight killnot in the country on any hostile expeditioni He took one man and went on, knowing ed twenty or more men who made all the rethey did not wish to show front until it be- the Indians to be bad, and treacherous, he sistance they could; but the commander escame necessary to aid him as it would em- kept a bright lookout, and yet he narrowly caped without the loss of a man. They broil them with the authorites after he shouldI eacaped after being chased by a large party found in the lodges some articles which the miles, fortunately their shouting was Indians bad hastily picked up when they killleave although they were on the alert, they for felt certain "Castro" dared not approachi not heard by a party fishing on Klamet ed the two Frenchmen. his camp. Ido not think he was more thani lake (he was riding up the west bank) or he It is to be hoped that this salutary lesson ive miles off Fremont's Camp at any time. must have been cut off; he got by safe, and will teach these savages that they cannot atI mi informed that Capt. Fremont's meni as he hoped, by hard riding and without food, tack with impunity, parties of travellers were highly exasperated and excited, that it he reached Capt. Fremont the night of the through tho country however small it may required all the Capt's coolness and decision second day. The Captain at once (early appear. to keep his men from attacking Castro. In- the next morning) took a few picked men and I understand Capt. Fremont has been atdeed 1 believe they would have done some set out on his "trail" to meet the little party tacked by Indians no less than ten times, < < --- ' ' fifteen �FRIEND. 15 THE The proportion of A large emigration is looked for here this each, and a large quantity of hone.whale. since he left the U. S.; of course he must reTh* " spool is larger than that of the right pel them, and then punish them for the se- fall, if so, California cannot long remain un- bone much resemble* that of the right whale, but their ing" the leand even now less of travelder the curity of Mexican flag, formidable parties huge carcases resemble a species of whale called sullers. I believe he has not lost a man in bat- gislature of the department is about to as- phur bottom*." On account of their resemblance to" th* tle until this night attack although he has semble, (June (,16,) and the general opinion last mentioned whale, whalemen havebeen cautious about been previously attacked in a similar way. is that the country will declare itself inde- attacking them, lest ihey should lose their lines. The With regard to California, I am of opinion pendant of Mexico. There is no accounta- length of some exceed 100 feet. from what I have seen of it that it does not bility for anything, the military power, conWhaling Extraordinary.—An exciting scene took present such flattering prospects to emi- temptible as it is, (less than 100 men actualplace in the harhor of Provincelown, Mags., on Monday grants from the U. S. as certain persons haveily under arms,) look with contempt on the week, no less than the capture nf a right whale, yielding led them to believe, most are very much dis- civil authority—while Castro the military forty harrels of oil. Immediately on the whale entering the harbor, Capt. Soper, late of the whaling brig Samuel appointed in the country not in its climate or■ chief, absorbs the entire revenue of the and Thomas, collected five men accustomed to the busitoil, although a large proportion of it is only country, which for 1844 and '45 was about ness, and started in pursuit. He soon harpooned th* anisuitable I think for grazing cattle and sheep $200,000, collected entirely from the im- mal, when another boat came up, commanded by Captain J. Nickerson, who threw the second harpoon. In about the same use to which the Roman Catholic portations, principally Boston ships, engaged an hour after he came into the harbor the whale w*i Mission applied it; (these missions are now in the " hide trade." The duties collected dead and taken to the shore. was witnessed hy most of the inhabitants all in ruins) but because they cannot get a on importations for the last ten years, have The capturemany of the town, of whom put off in boats to have a good title to land not even by purchase. Cali- averaged $85,000 annually; last year $135, better view. The commanders of the boats were old fornia is under Mexican authority although 000, but not over $60,000, if that, can be whalemen, who do not now follow the business, but who could not refrain from engaging in the hazardous sport, only nominal—noi c but Californians are collected this year. when offered at their very doors, and eutered into it with permitted to hold office—or such men [to 1* CONTINUED.] the most hearty good will." From a late Am. paper, we copy the above Whaling being foreigners by birth who have become Californians by marrying California A Scotch Captain.—Respecting a Scotch Extraordinary." Provincelown 1* situated on th* expoint of Cape Cod. The sight ola whale, a »pwomen. The California Gov. no longer at Valparaiso, we learn the follow- treme is a source of great astonishment to the inhabitants captain, -pcars, the titles of and of give grants mney land, "Wo have now of that region. It wag not go formerly, if we may benow held, would be lost under a strictly le- ing pleasing intelligence. and Winslow'g Journal of the settlegal Government. Nearly all tho land, not: in port, a most earnest Scotch captain—in lieve "ofBradford's ment A few dayg before the Pilgrims Plymouth." of his own vesactual of "Wild on board in possession Indians," times past he preached in Plymouth Bay, tbey came Mayflower" the anchored "a spot subsequently the great valley of "Tulare" is held by a few sel, and in fact he did so on Sunday morning called Cape Cod Haranchor to in men who own immense tracts some 10 20 & reach some, who would bor. The followiog extract we copy from the Journal last, he could finding have heads of cattle large 40 leagues; some referred to above. (10,000 head) others none on these vast not come on shore, he took his own crew and Nov. 11,1820.--rEleven days before the Pilgrims landrV tracts. Most of these landed proprietors, went on board another vessel. His whole on Plymouth Rock J—"And every day we saw whales playing hard by ua, of which, in that place, if we had instruwere originally the "administrators of the1 heart seems to be in the cause of Christ. and means to take them, we might have made a missions" in 1830, when the Gov. of Mex- He is of the Free Church, and has a deal to ment very rich return, which, lo our great grief we wanted ico took the titles from the church; a few master and his mate, and others experienced in fishthere is Our ing, professed we might have made three or four thou only have titles by purchase. Capt Sutter tell of their sufferings. Besides him pounds worth ofoil. They preferred it before Green on the Sacramento, obtained a grant ofeleven another pious Scotch captain, so you see God sand land fishing, and purpose the next winter to fish for whal* Since that he even here.— the Governor. who come here." leagues from ! has a few friends, bought out the Russian Fur Co., to pay them1 Each of them lends a hand in our prayer From a volume of the Massachusetts Historical Col we learn that in 16»0, ormore than 100 year* ago, In his extensive projects, he has in wheat. many more auch be raised lection, May meeting. went from C*pe Cod to teach one Ichabod in men and them employed paid high wages "the good peoplePaddock" ol Nantucket the art and mystery of cattle, until he has reduced his stock to lessrup." catching whales 1 than two hundred head. He has an imFast Sailing. The New York ship called mense crop of wheat growing finely, but LISTOF LETTERS the "Rainbow" has acquired a considerthe probability is, he cannot reap it, as the Received per Angelo, and may be bad by calling at Indians show a disposition against doing any able notoriety, on account of her making Messrs. E. 4 H. Grime's store. Ship Jefferson. work for him this year, and it is even assert- several quick passages. A correspondent at Capt. Sylvester Smith, John Wells, Jeremiah W. Hodges, " Phcenu, •' Samuel ed that Castro" is inciting them to destroy Valpairaso, furnishes the following intelliP. Briggs, " " Salem, the crops of all the foreigners. All the forHand, The " David ■• Thomas Crowell, eigners [have left " Sutter's fort" and gone gence, under date of August 21, 1846. " Panama, Walter Scott, Grant, us 80 in " Lion, to work for themselves, taking his cattle to Rainbow from New York reached "•' Charles Charles P. Howland, " has fifteen thence Tho*. Callao, the due them. He and William Lowen, pay amounts days, and has sailed for " Lewis, Dkkacoa " Joseph R. Tallman, " Bayard, hundred acres of wheat growing at this time. to Canton. Of her sailing, a great story is " John N. Fordham, " BaMna, " David P. Vail, There is no doubt but Sutter has greatly last to Canton " Silas Richaicl* told—she went on her voyge " Dering, into tbthe on Richard emigrants aided their coming " United SttWs, " Worth, G. in months 16 and Calvin. days; back 6 and in " Mary. " Henry Pears* country. All the expenses of living in Cali- and " Nautie, "" Shamgar H. Slate, fornia are enormous. Every thing except 48 hours from the time she left Sandy Hook, " Acosts, Bark what obeervaDavid Harlow, horses, it, and cost times from by '• fresh beef four ahe was 700 miles away Swift A. Edward •' " Biebmond, it would in the States; this bears hard on-1i tion ! Bhip Olympia, '• Stephen Taber, Kutasoff. the emigrants who expend nearly their all •' William Sbookley, " Smith, to get here; in consequence of this many The Siberian or Polar Whale.—A new species of " Saratoga, " L.R.L. **»•«, Humphrey Shockl«y, have turned northward into Oregon where'■ the whale tribe ha* made its appearance on the North ■•'•■i Benjamin Cushman, Fordham, pnsar, our government gives them land and pro- ' West whaling ground. It is called the Siberian or Polar Casiles H.Sttsfcrd, " Bark Uwiea*. Samael S. duce is not so high, and their cattle and hor- whsle. From the descriptions we have heard given, it is Romulus, Ship Johnson, William C. ses are worth much more than here. Cali- evidently s species ol the right whale genu, bat even Jams. Bookie,. "m lo have taken whale* fornia may be said to be entirely withoutI larger. Several ships are reported hundred of oil Gardner, over three barrels " nsnanWehs. yielding of thi* kind schools, though there is one at Monterey. i " . — 'i " " . '- - ChariJ?L. **^iih �156 THE THE FRIEND. HONOLULU, OCTOBER 15. 1846. FRIEIVD. that the attendance at the English chapel that ahould entitle those concerned in it to a will be increased." conspicuous rank among "tho workers of inFrom all we are able to learn, we infer quity," and if their names can be ascertainthat Mr. Trumbull possesses many charac- ed,to no mean place in the temple of infamy A NEW SEAMEN'S CHAPEL. teristics, which eminently fit him for useful- The collector ofthe port enjoys a good repWith the most unfeigned pleasure we learn ness in his new field of labor. Most fervent- utation for ferreting out such robbers of that a chapel for the worship of seamen and ly do we hope that success may crown his peace and good order. Ifthe names of ships foreign residents has been opened at Valpaand a rich reward descend upon the can be ascertained from which ardent spirits labors, raiso, Chili. Some years since there was souls of all who aid him in his important are smuggled, we shall do our part that the an Episcopal church established at Valpawork. The establishment of another sea- owners may become acquainted with the raiso, in connection with the British Conmen's chaplaincy in the Pacific, we hail as a same, and participate the "blushing honors" sulate. For several years past the congre. most favorable token for good. May the of an illicit traffic in rum. gation has enjoyed the labors of a most ex- time soon come, when in every port throughP. S.—Since writing the above we are cellent and evangelical clergyman of the out the world, the Bethel flag shall be un- most happy to learn from the columns of the English established church, the Rev. WilPolynesian, that for the ensuing quarter, no liam Armstrong. From the nature of Mr. furled. Armstrong's situation, it could not be expectGood Influence of Temperance.—From person at Lahaina has tnken out a license ed that seamen would receive more than an various sovirces the joyful intelligence comes for the sale of rum by the glass or bottle. indirect benefit from his services. From our to us, that comparatively a quiet state of own knowledge however, we can record with things reigns in the streets of Lahaina, notNotice to Seamen.—It is well known to pleasure the fact, thatthe English and Amer- withstanding hundreds of seamen arc daily many of the sea-faring community, that the ican hospitals for seamen, were frequently enjoying liberty. The quiet and order so Friend is in part supported by gratuitous visited by him. much to be prized, results in a good degree contributions. This is necessary, considerWithin the last year, the Rev'd David from the absence of that most disturbing ing the comparatively limited foreign comTrumbull has been sent out to Valparaiso, cause—rum. At sun down, great numbers munity upon the Islands, who are willing to under the patronage ofthe "Foreign Evan- ofsailors gather upon the beach and go qui- support the paper. During the current year, gelical Society" of the United States, and etly off to their respective ships. A differ- the Seamen's Chaplain is distributing bethe "American Seamen's Friend Society," ent state of things has prevailed in former tween 800 and 1,000 copies of the Friend to labor at that port. The field of ministeri- times. In view of the delighful contrast, gratuitously among seamen in the Pacific. al labor which he is sent to occupy, will by who is there that must not pronounce the The actual cost of this number of papers, is no means compel him to encroach upon the present state of things far preferable. The about $600. The amount received for this labors of the former minister at that port, of highest welfare of seamen and residents is purpose from January I, to October 1, is whose situation we have spoken above. The most intimately concerned in perpetuating about $400. At least $200 more must be room now occupied for a chapel, by the Rev. the present reign of order. Whoever shall received before the close of the year, or a Mr. Trumbull, is a commodious hall in the be instrumental in again introducing ardent debt will remain unpaid. Will not captains, Chili hotel. It is a room 48 feet by 23, con. spirits among seamen at Lahaina, and that Officers and sailors, como forward and libetaining benches for 120 persons. The first for the mere love of gain, most richly merits rally contribute for the support of the public service was held on Sabbath morning the scorn, reproach and abhorrence ofevery Friend ? Let it be remembered that no ofJune 21st, under most favorable auspices. virtuous person. He should be made to feel charge whatever is made for editorial serIn a letter to us, under date pf August 10th, the withering blast uf public opinion although vices, nnd that all the funds arising from the Rev. Mr. Trumbull acknowledges his his traffic should be a legalized traffic. The subscribers, advertisements and the sale great indebtedness to the services and advice advocates and patrons of rum-selling and of bound volumes, are fully appropriated for of the American Consul, E. R. Dorr, Esq rum-drinking, do virtually become the advo- the support of the paper. About the period ofopening the chapel, the cates and patrons of vice, drunkenness and The Seamen's Chaplain feels that he need American Charge, Dr. Crump was in the almost every species of immorality. Most only to state these facts to the numerous city, and was disposed to render all the aid sincerely do we congratulate our Lahaina readers of the Friend among the sea-faring in his power. The chaplain has found gen- friends, that they have thus far during the community, and they will continue, as they erous and ready friends in some of the mer- present shipping season been so highly bless- have formerly done, to contribute sufficientchants, while the young men have pur- ed. Let public officers and private citizens ly for the support of the Friend. Numerchased for the use ofthe chapel a seraphina cordially unite in maintaining order, sobrie- ous are the testimonials which have, of late, at an expense of $280. "And now" writes ty md temperance. been received that the Friend is extensively Mr. Trumbull, "what adds to thisis the fact, It has been reported to us that some per- and profitably read thousands of seathat my auditory, four-fifths of them, have sons belonging to an American whale ship men this ocean. among This fact encourages in gone hitherto no where, so that there is no have been detected at Lahaina in the detes- the publisher to go forward, although at a cannibalism, or eating up another church; table business of rum-smuggling. This is pecuniary risk on his part. but on the contrary I am fully persuaded, one degree of meanness in money getting Honolulu, Oct. 14, 1846. • — �THE 157 FRIEND. English Vessels of War in the Pacific. OBITUARY NOTICE. Died at Lahaina, Aug, irth Captain Baker, of ship Peoeluu, of Now Bedford, aged 33 year* and r month. In the spring of 1846, while on the whaling ground, he felt, a* be expressed it, "tomcihiog give way inside." He immediately went below," and look his berth, and for several days could nol arise hut as he was lifted up. After some time, however, he got on deck, and kept about for three or four weeks, when his cough became more severe, and he commenced raining blood about the middle of July. From thai time he raised blood daily, his strength failed, and the ship left the whaling ground for these Islands. On the 6th nf August she anchored at La liaina. Capt. B. was too feeble lo he drought on shore immediately; hut his strength seemed to rally a little, and four days liefore his death he was brought on shore that he might receive more constant medical attendance. Total number of guns, 355 On the evening of August 17th, at 8 o'clock, he breathed his last, without a struggle or a groan. Doubtless the American Vessels of War in the Pacific. prospect of soon entering another world had long dwelt Rate. Name. Guns. Commander. on his mind, for soon after his attack upon the North West his mind became dceplv alarmed, so much so that of-the-line Ship Columhus, 86 Com. Buidle. SAILS. lie exclaimed "the sick ness of the body was nothing." He Frigate Congress, 60 Stockton. an.Is canvas, 14,000 Savannah, inquired for some one to pruy or converse with him—bnt 60 Capl. OUNS. praying character sailed in thai ship. Deep and loud Sloop Portsmouth, 21 Montgomery no inch of 63 cwt. were the groans of Ihe nlarmed eapiain. 8 O," said he, Levant, 24 •' Pnge. Lower gun deck, "if ever I get better, 1 will lead n different life. I will 26—32 pre. 60 Warren, 34 Hull. never off nijaiii. religion put U! I have put it off too ) 4— 8 inch of 63 84 Cvune, Mervine, Main deck, <• long." Shark, 12 60 Howi-on. I Schooner 5 28—32 prs. digress, ,; the midst of this In Store and several days before ship Erie, 8 ) 2—32 prs. of 60 •' Turner. ihey reached port, he was heard on deck praying alond at Spar deck. carronades 5 22—32 throughout the whole intervals, night, tn the morning Total number of guns. 322 the mate aslied him how he felt. He replied: "I am 86 better. I feel happy. I have hcen praying to Ood, and he has heard my prayers. God has pardoned my sin*, complement. Residence in the Marqueesas.—This is the title and now lam willing to die. lam ready A lo go." Officer*, 41 of a new book issued simultaneously in London by MurFrom that lime he enjoyed peace, and appeared to trust Petty officers and seamen, 256 ray, and iv New York by VViley & Putnam. The author the Savior. Although at limes addicted lo profane lanOrdinary seamen, 180 guage before his yet after that night he could Landsmen and boys. 226 appears to have been a. sailor on board several American not hear to hear sickness, any one lake God's name in vain, and Music, 11 whale ships in the Pacific. His name is Herman Mel- he would send some one on deck to slop profane language Marine officers, 3 ville. The New Bedford Mercury informs us that he took if he heard it. When the ship anchored at Lahoina, he immediately Marinea, 68 French leave" of the Dolly" at Nukuheva, Marquesas. made inquiry if there were any praying seamen in port, He once belonged to the crew of the Acushnct, while cap- and found a pious cooper on board uf one of the vesselg, 780 Total, for whom he immediately sent to pray and converse with H. B. M. S. Collingwood, built at Pembroke, 1841 tain Pease, of Edgartown, was master, as we infer from him. But he was 100 low to converse much. He conthe circumstance that a letter is now in our possession TONNAGE, 2585. tinued to express strong faith in Christ until his death. addressed of lo while he was on f him Length gun deck, supposed to be 190 ft. board Rev. C. For***. keel, 163 said vessel. Il now appears that he has forsook the sailDEATH Breadth extreme, AND BURIAL AT SEA. 67 or's for the author's life. That he possesses a talent for 23 Mb. EniToa You will confer a favor by inserting th* 4 in. Depth of hold, observation and description is very evident from such exfollowing extracts from the Journal of a Whaleman Draft of water forward, 23 6 tracts as appear in the papers which have reached these Yours, truly, TiLtaa. 24 11 aft. Saturday, Jun* 14, 1845.—0 Harm De*n, a naiitf* Islands. We regret that the limits of our columns will Length of main mast. 119 ofEnglaod, and boalsteerer on board of this ship (Julian, not allow us to copy Melville's account of the Typees, a 40 Diameter, of New Bedford) was this day killed by a wbale. 69 tribe of Marquesans. They inhabit a most enchanting main-top mast, Sunday, 16.—This was a gloomy day for us. Our Diameter, 21 valley, and if his description can be credited, tiiey are liv- i dear! shipmate was brought upon deck this morning, sew34 main-top-gallant most ing in a delightful stale of native simplicity. Civiliia- ed up in canvass, and laid upon the gangway board upon the quarter deck. After Diameter, 12 tion has not corrupted their,morals or vitiated their habits aft to perform ihe lasl l.ieakfasi all hands were called 103 sad office to his remains. He was main-yard, of life. The picture is evidently overdrawn. It is too \pul into the larboard boat (the one in which hereceived 25 Diameter, death his and lowered blow) beautiful; the men never exhibit into the water, accompanied young any sigiwof sirife; 74 main-top-aail yard. the boat's crew, the captain and male. The boat wag the young maidens deck themselves with garlands; the by Diameter, 16 aslern, dropped and the male read a chapter from St. 46 little children frolic the live-long day without quarrelling; Paul, offered up prayer, and main-top-gallant yaid. his body wss committed to 10 Diameter, and the veteran warriors are characterized by a tranquil the deep. It was really an affecting and melancholy ceand one calculated lo draw from us serious reSAILS. dignity." The author neglects to mention the fact thai remony, rardg of canvas, flections, direciing our thoughts lo the uncertain tenure 12,947 the Typeean tribe of warriors file their teeth to resemble by which we hold our lease of life. Far from his kin7,844 Ipare set, a saw, which gives to iheir mouths the appearance of dred and friends, separated by the boundless ocean from toothed steel traps." The whole population ore in ihe the habitations of man and the ties ol society, our unforTotal, 20,791 tunate companion met his and surrounded oDly by full GUNS. enjoyment, according to our author, of what Rousseat. his shipmates, hi* body leftdeath, our sight until the Lord of all inch—65 8—8 cwt. styles a buoyant sense of healthful physii al existence!" things shall command Ihe # sea to give up her dead. I Lower deck, Lower deck > 2o_32 pre—66 Which means, we suppose, that they more resemble ani- have witnessed funeral ceremonies on shore, but ihi* is the first lime it has 8 inch—65 fsHen to my lot to be a spectator m.:Mam A„„\, mals than men, the brute than the human species. deck, \ *—82 p iof a scene go solemnever and imposing as this burial at sea. 24 60 We that ere a The the time, hope long, copy of the work may find place, and the occasion, all conspired to Upper deck, 24—32 pre—41 " its way to our shores, for we have been led to entertain, ]throw around us a feeling of loneliness and dependence which I hope will prove profitable to us all. Poor LVaa I Total, by no means, an unfavorable opinion ofthe Sailor-Author's thy body sinks fathoms deep beneath ihe 80 wave* of the COMPLEMENT. talents. The reading world may expect to hear from ]vast Pacific, but recollection of thy worth, and sorrow untimely for Ifficers, <0 ol thy thy shipmates. thebreast end,dwell in many other sailors who will turn authors. May the change he to thyadvantage; and though no kinSubordinate officers, 17 observe and read. We wish that we could dred They think, watched around thy dying lied, nor a mother's Mr a 483 'etty officer* and seamen, make our readers feel the great importance of supplying tsister's care soothed thy purling momenta, yet did the iarmes, 150 tears of those around thee mingle with lb* brine ihat now proper them the means for the cultivation of their wilh loy*. 60 covers inanimate remains, and ihe choked utter****, minds, elevation of their morals and the benefit of iheir and thethy stifled sob showed that you were cared for. May souls. we meet again in a better world." RelaU.tivodmheBnsiS.Collingwood. MaSHfolnum.'bd.S.C s U. S. S. Columbu; built at Washington, 1817. TONWAOIC, 2600. Eitretne length of spar deck, 208 ft. main gun deck, 198 6 in 63 breadth of •• length of lower gun deck, 190 *' breadth 63 6 '• Depth of hold. 23 Draft of water aft, 26 6 23 6 forward. 118 Length of main mast. Diameter, 42 main-top mast. 70 " Diameter, 22 36 main-top-gallant maul, " Diamoter, 12 main yard, 106 " Diameter, 26 " " " * " " " Rate. Name. Guns. Commander. Shipof-ihe-line Collingwood, 80 Sir G. F. Seymour. Frigate Grampus, 60 Martin, C. B. 42 J. A. Duntz. Fisgatd, 26 P. J. Blake. Juno, 26 Sir. T. Thompson. Talliol, 26 Seymour. Carysfnrt, Herald, 26 Henry Kellet. Sloop 18 Thomas Baillie. Modeste, 18 Onslow. Daphne, Sampson, Steamer 6 Henderson. 6 George T. Gordon. Cormorant, Salamander, 6 A. S. Hammond. Brig 16 C. B. Hamilton. Frolic, 6 S. Wood. Pandora, Brigantine Spy, 3 O. YVaoldridge. " " " " " " " " " " . " " " "" " T4— " " " " " " " " : " ', ' , " " " " " „_ . ' ! " " " " * " , _ , : " " ,' , ,' * - �158 - THE FRIEND. young man had been that morning urged by the mate to IMPORTANT NEWS FROM CALIFORNIA. All neutral merchant vessels found in any of the bay* same In tbeboat, but preferred remaining on board. Ca/i_/brnj*on* and New Mexicans attack the Americans iand harbors, on said coast, on the arrival of the block- foKilled by s whale, June Dili, Suiter, seaman, of London, the Vandalia,a Boston ship, token Indian difficulties iading force, will he allowed twenty days to leave.August, belonging lo American whale ship Cowper. Given under my hand, on this nineteenth day of Mexican Ports Blockaded, arc., dj*c. June 1, 1846, at the hospital in Valparaiso, Chili, Jams Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and fnrlv-six, llri dick, of Smithfleld, Conn aged about 20. By the arrival of the Brooklyn," Richardson, IS days at the Government House in the Ciudad dc los Angeles, May 5, IHI6, at Valparaiso, Jamss Jackson,—came out in from St. Barbara, and 21 from Monterey, important new* the Capital of California. Acasta, of Sag Harbor. May 1, 1846, al Valparaiso, Josipm Kicnc, gunner's mate of R. F. STOCKTON." ha* been received from California. A file of the Calithe if. 8. frigate Congress. fornian," from August 21, to September 13, hag been reJuly 1546.51 Valparaiso, Daniel Day,ofllarlford.Conn Ciacr/LA*. —Yon are hereby advised that a war ex- Killed12, In a whale, Aug. 11,lat.-It So N lon. Mo th, Matelv ceived. From it* columns and other sources, we present jist* between the United States of North America and Halsiy, second officer of ship Alciope, of Sag Harbor He ourreaders with the following summery of intelligence: Mexico, and are cautioned to guard against an attack was a native of Briilghamplon, 1.. 1., where result- his wife stove, and all hands September 261h. The Alcalde of St. Barbara, T. M. from Mexican privateers, and all vessels under the Mexi- and faniilv. The boat was completely flag. were thrown In the water. Mr. Ilalsey Is supposed in hay., Robbing, Esq., received information from Lt. Gillespie, canThe Territory of California has been taken possession been down for was near fifteen minutes line, II by the taken before he arose lo thesuarfare. Ills Commander of American Force at Ciudad dc lo* Ange- of by the forces under my command, and now belongs lo that he was under water, every unavalliagly made and effort board, wna taken on the United Stales, and you will find sale anchorage and body lo*, that the Californians and New Mexicans had risen protection San Francisco during auy sea- to resuscitate ihe same. the harbor of in TVanikl. a native uf On board ship Alciope, nf consumption, against th* Americ*n forces at that place, consisting of json of the year. Raratongo. He was shipped at Maui. &C. STOCKTON, Commodore, about 40 soldiers. The enemy with their superior numR. F. At Washington, D. C, Salvador* M Catalano, sailingU. S. Frigate Congress." mailer U. 8. N., aged 70 yeara Mr. 0. was a native of Pnbr ber, compelled the Americans to retire to the Government mo, In Sicily, bul for the last 41 yearsresident of that clly House, and there to defend themselves until assistance Ilis admission into the U. S. Slates Navy was the reward nf much from California so occupying The letter services to pilot the gallant Decatur into the harbor of Tripoli, long could arrive. A number of Californians proceeded to the was when be set lire to the American frigate Philadelphia. of ia the first of a series that Port of St. Pedro and made prisoner of Mr. Alexander, iof our columns to-day, Collector of the Port, and Mr. Johnstone, the only for- written to one of the leading newspapers in New York, PASSENGERS. eigners residing there. They look from the former SB,OOO but on account of the difficulty of transmission thither, In the Angola, for Ilosimi— Captala B. F. Snow, of Boston, although fallen into our hands. The contents tbev have Miss Ellen Tewksburv, of Charlestown. io specie. The American Boston ship, Vaadalia, lying doubtless be pc In brig Euphemia, for California—Lieut. Parrott, U. B. N there, they went on board under pretence of iniding.'whcn ]partially before the reading world, will Mr. E. 1.. Gray, Mr. Longley, Mr. McLannan, and Mr. DawIhey are described son. with some inasmuch as interest, rused Ihe vessel under their own direction. GilMr. took they witnesg. The rapid changea and revolutions In the Toulon, for Oregon.—Ell Jones, E«) legpie being unable to send a letter, despatched a messen- by au eye In bark Richmond (arrived at Lahaina)—Capt. Kelly, law the last few undergone during has which California master of ship Columbia, of New London. ger, who bore a paper, (being the wrapper of cigar*) upon ship Akoelo, from Boston—Mr. Little, of Boston. Per item lo of from intelligence which was written Believe the bearer." On leaving months imparl interest every Per brig Henry, of Newburyport—Dr. Watson, lady and C. da lo* Angelos, he was pursued by a number of armed that quarter. child; Mrs. Kllbnrn and three children; Messrs. Blshep, Lawton. J. H. Wood, MacKean, Paulsen, O R. Wood and 1« men, hi* horse was killed, while he wo* obliged to conWe are indebted to the Polynesian for much valuable Five of the Henry's passengers left at St. Catherines, to rsarrival Barbara, ceal himself in a thicket. On hi* al St. tnrn to the United States. Naval and Marine Intelligence. Per ship Brooklyn, fro n California—Captain Nye, lady aad the authorities furnished him with fresh horses to hasten daughter, Messrs. Dnnn and Worth. forward with the intelligence to Commodore Stockton. DONATIONS. The small force at St. Barbara was making preparation FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE FRIEND. MARINE INTELLIGENCE. •3 00 for defence, when the Brooklyn left for Oahu, Sept. 27th. Capt. Stewart, Isabella, 00 Hope, Newman, I Mr. The Indian difficulliea are aomewhat serious. A party PORT OF HONOLULU. 3 00 A Friend, of the Wallawalla Indians went from Oregon to trade in 1 00 Mr. Waderman, ARRIVED. 3 00 California, a distance ol 700 or 800 milea. While there Capt. Manter, Ocmulgee, September 24.—Am whale ahip Menkar, Norton, New Bed I 00 Mr. Green, Ontario, ford, from Maui, to ship bone. in a predatory excursion, they took some horses and 76 Mr. Halsev, •' Am whale ship Edward Carey,Bayer, Nantucket, from Mao, mul»* from the Mexicans. The Mexicans demanded I 00 to ship bone. Mr. Saunders, brig Juana, Chamberlain, New South Wales, from their restitution. The affair was argued at General Sut28.—8r. FOR SUPPORT OF SEAMAN'S CHAPLAINCY. North West Coast, via Kauai, 450wbale. ter'i residence, and he eodeavored to pacify the parlies. I 00 saos Mr. Tucker, Moctezuma, 90.—Am a 60 1300 whale.whale ship Tuscany, Goodull, Sag Harbor, 15 A Friend, Columbus, One Cook, finding that the Indians had taken* mule of 3 00 whale, 2000 Sag Harbor. 2200 Smith, Metacom, Ontarlo,Grcen, Am Capt. ship whale hit, demanded that il be restored. Delay ensued—he I 00 this season. Mr. Saunders, ship Maughan, yean, took justice iato his own hands and shot dead a Wallawhale three Indian, a oo October Booth, I.—Br Mr. Kuguene Laroche, per Henry TOO bbis. 40 sperm this season. walla chief, named Elijah, who was educated at the MethOctober 2.—Br. Transportbark Pallnurns, (No. 27) Bennett, CARD. These occurrences have given odist Mission, in Oregon. 53 days from Valparaiso. The Seamen ! Chaplain woukl gratrfully acknowledge the B—Am whale ship Alclope, Sag Harbor—no report. "The Indians," writes a corrise to much excitement. s—Fr. whale ship Argo, Oscar, Havre, 25 months, 200 sperm ■urn oftiJ Iroin Rear Ailmiml Sir George P. Seymour, Coillrespondent at Monterey, September 20, have heseiged rnaiider-in-t:hief of II U. M.'i force» In the Pacific, for the 2200 whale. Pr. whale ship Elizabeth, Dnrniarauilnrilz, Havre, full. Sutter's Port, and demanded that tbe perpetrator of the support of the Seamen's Chaplaincy. Pr. whale ship Caspar, Havre, 1600 whale this season. murder should be punished by tbe laws of the country. Pr. whale ship Adele, Lurhi, 24 months out, 1600 whale. MARRIED Fr. whale ship Courier dc lades, Rivsllon, 300 whale this They number, I understand, about 2,000 warriors. I have In this town, Monday evening last, at theresidence of Mrs. season. no doubt but every thing will be amicably arranged Dowtett, by Rev. Mr. Halstead, chaplain of H. B. M.'s frigate H. D. M.'s frigate Galathea, 28 guna, complement 200 men, of ship Marcia, of New Bedlord, to Steep Bllle, 56 days from Shanghae, 45 days from Jeddo. Cook, the person who killed the Indian, is reported to Juno, Cast. Howland, Miss Debosah M. Dowsett. 6.—Am ship Pacific, Little, New Bedford, 25 months, 200 have given himself up to the authorities, and is now on In Philadelphia, Dr. John L. Bubtt, Y. B. Navy, to Miss sperm, 800 whale. Mabv McAulet. Ham. whale ship Crown Princes*, Hogermsn, Hanover B. board one of the vessels of- war. Jr., U. B. N., to Mast months, full. Foxhall Centreville, Passes, In A. Mr. Braanan, leader of the Mormons, has had some Elisa Gbees. Am ship Mentor, Sweet, New London, 15 months, 150 sperm and 2000 whale. difficulty with th* company, and has been called to ac7.—Am merchant ship Angelo, Hastings. 169 days from Bos count for strong language which he had employed with DIED. ton, 42 from Valparaiso. September, 29th of Mis. Pahki.lv Am ship Luminary, Cleveland, 17 months, 75 sperm, KM reference to any who might withdraw themselves. He is At Kallua, Hawaii, on tho P. And**ws, wife ofBeth F. Andrews, M. D., an esteemed whale, 500 whale this season. reported to have been bound over to keep thepeace. Ant ship General Williams, Ward, New London, 16 months member ofthe American Mission. Commodore Stockton has issued the following proclaHer death was sudden and unexpected. On Friday, Sep- 200 sperm and 1800 whale. Saturday, slightly ill, tember 25, she was well aa usual—on Fr. whale ship Gauge, Villers, Havre. 10 months, 300 whale. mation, declaring the western port* of Mexico under with dyaentary aud fever—on Monday but little hope was enAm merchant ship Mariposa, Parsons, 26 days from ColumTuesday and she became deliriBlockade: tertained of her recovery, on bia River, with lumber, flour, Ac. M. A husband and two children reB.—Br. brig John Horton, Cunningham, 165 days from Llv To All whom it may oonc**m. —I,R. P. Stockton, ous, and eipired al 5, P.Irreparable loaa,—a loss which will be pool. Commodore and Command,-!- in Chief oftheNaval Forces main to lament their alto among a wide Am ship America, Crowell, New Bedford, 11 months oat, ol* the United Slates in the Pacific Ocean, and Governor deeply fell through the entire Mission, and of christian friends on theIslands and in the U. States. 85 sperm, 200 whale. and Commander in-Chief of the Territory of California, circleHonolulu, infant daughter of Am bark Fortune, Bailey, New Bedford, 23 months out, HW September Mary 14, Eliia, do, by authority of lb* President and Congress of the In GUI. sperm, 2000 whale 1100 whale this season United States of North America, hereby declare all the MrKilled, May », by falling from mast-head, Jose Silva, a PortuAm bark Ninas, Wyslt, Lynn, 15 months oat, 110 sperm, ship and Inlets on th* West Ontario. 1800 whale, 1000 whale this>eason. Port*, Harban, Bay*, Outlets gueae sailor, belonging to American whale co*»t of mmtsty Soaih of San Diego, to be in a state of August 22, Thomas Nicholson, of Rotherllhe, London, aged 11. Am brig Henry, Kllborn, 231 days from Newburyport. 13. Am ship Brooklyn, Richardson, 15 days from Sea Barvigorvus blockade, which will be made absolute exceptI 26 years, a foremast hand on hoard Ihe bark Resolution or Lonafterwards. The main-yard, spoke from the sad never lumber to master. don-, bara, fell sgaitut armed reanla of neutral nation*. — — — " '* , , , " , , I ' — , I i " " - " — " - r • - �THE SAILED. 159 FRIE y P. FOR NEW BEDFORD AND BOSTON! MEMORANDA. ,' tZT Shipsrecently arrived at Lahalna, from Kamschatka, DIRECT I Bedford, tn cruiae give a most favorableaccount of the fishery on that ground. 38.—United rilatea llnc-of-battle-ahtp Columbua, Commodore The A. 1. f*st sailing coppered and Our correspondent Informs us that it is not improbable that Biddle, for Valparalao. copper-fastened Am. ship CHARLES, 29.—Hawaiian brig Euphemla, Roaaum, for flan Franciaco, there will be an average offifteen hundred bbls. California. s tons burthen, J. 8. B. Knox, QO- The English whale brig Jttatia, of Hnbart Town, put M.ihi.t, ahip Ocmulgee, Tlabury, whale cruiae. Am to ■SJIifWM master, is now loading, and will hay* Into Waimea, Kauai, Sept l'Jlh, with the crew in estate of mvAm whale ahi|i Daftpfcoa, VVmtou, Tlabury. lo cruiae. 30._8r whale ahip Peruvian, Taylor, 6t. John, N. B. to tiny. Captain Chamberlain deeming it essential to his safety, despatch for the above port*. For term*, etc., apl cruiae. before sailing for this port, borrowed of the authorities some ply to the subscribers, or to GEORGE W. PUNCHOctober 2.—Am merchant ahip Charlea,Knox, Boatou, bound muskets and handcuffs, and shipped six natives for the trip, at ARD & CO., Lahaina, Maui. lo Maui, tn load lor home C. BREWER & CO. October 3.—Am merchant bark Angola, Varncy, Salem, for r) each, the prisoners being put Into Irons. Upon arrival here Honolulu, Sept. 26—tf. Boatou. Captain Blake, of H. B. M.'s ship Juno, sent a boat's crew on Crosby, merchant bark for Columbia River. Toulon, Am brigand brought the principal mutineers ashore aud b —Am whale ahip Roman, Barker, New Bedford to cruiae. board the NEW GOODS. Am bark Anne Moore, Warren, to cruiae had them lodged in the fort. Br. brig Johanna, Chamberlain, to cruiae. Captain Green, of ship Ontario, arrived at this port, re- tm,fsT Caaeg American, English and French Prints, ITJ ahip Mary cruiae. Ann 9.—Am whale Ann to 80 bales brown drills, 80 do do Shirting, ports seeing pleoty of whales when he left the ground. He wss 18. H. B. Co 'a bark Vancouver, Molt, for Puget'a Soud12 cases indigo blue Drills, 8 do 4-4 do do, forced loloave in consequence of sicknessamong his crew. 5-4 do Sheeting, 6do 4-4 do do, 4 PORT OF LAHAINA. ITJ Twelve men belonging to theAmerican whale ship HarTickings, 2 bnles'Osnaburgs, 6 rison, of New Bedford, refused to do duty slledgrng bad 6 satin Jeans, sdo blue Drills, ARRIVED. provisions and incompetency of officers, while laying off our Longcloths, 2do twilled Stripe*, 6 September 21.—Am ship Mnrcla, Howland, New Bedord, 27 harbor. Captain Sherman applied to the American Consul, months, 8300 whale. Huh tins season. cotton Threads, Ido Tk. red Cotton, 10 brought 83.—A>anaul, Holmes, Mystic, 11 months, 120 sperm 400 who, after Investigating the matter,ordered them to be silk choppa Hdkfs, 4do fancy ctn. do, 2 whale. on shore and confined in the fort. Two of the men have conFurnitures, 1 bale 8-4 linen Duck, 1 ■j-l _(:,,,«! Return, Swift, Nevr Bedford, ;><> mouths, 100 sented to return on board and do duty. 8-4 do Damask, 1 sperm, 2700 whale. 100* this season. 87.—Am bark Bayapdr/Fordham, Greenport, 9 months, 300 Loss of the U. 8. 8 Suase.—The I". S. schooner Shark, 1 *< bleached linen Sheeting, 88 in., whale,all this season. •aptain Howison,struck on the south breikers st the mouth 8-4 do do Dowlas, 10 dz. gtriped Shirt*, 1 Sag 9 300 Oscar, Green, Harbor, months, whale, 29.—Ambark of the Columbin River, Bept loth. Captain Parsons of the Mabrown cotton 1-2 Hose, 1 all this season. Am bark Newbtiryport Gray, Stoniugton, 26 mouths, 100 riposa, Informs us that she got under way, bound to Ban Fran10 palm leaf Hat*, &c, for sale by sperm, 3000 whale. 1100 whale this season. C. BREWER fc CO. and came down the river just before him. At 6 o'clock, o 16 tf cisco, ship Splendid. Spring, Cold 26 8050 Fordhatn, months, Am P. M.,she struck, aud remained fast. Guns were fired throughsvhale, 1075 this season. 10.—Bremen ship Alexander Barclay, Fish, Bremen, 13 mos, out the night by both vessels, and at daybreakcaptain Parsons HARDWARE. llhki whale this season. aud sent a boat The Shark had bilged, her masts ware gone, Copper, coppor Nail*, boat do, Am ship Lowell, Benjamin, New London, 14 months, 2500 lauded Thebost the water wss bresking over her qusrter. cut do, window Weights, iron Rivits, rteel whale, 23u0 this season. Marilia, Newport. sperm. lay evening, 600 Parsons would on" until Gilford, months, 17 Am ship and left word that captain pointed crow Bars, round, square and flat Iron, Am ship George & Mary, Bailey, New London, 15 months, and render any assistance required; also, that he would accom- sheet Lead, sad Irons, iron Ware, &c., &c, for 100 sperm, 1400 whale this season. place this lo C. BREWER & CO. sale by Am ship Archer, Suell, .New Bedford, 16 mouths, 1250whale, modateany that chose to come with a passage tf 900 this season. Harcliiaiued until near night, and no boat appearing, he filled o 16 Am hark Roanoke, llaldwin, Greenport, 12 months, SO of crew the out to sea. The officers and some and stood away 1200 whale this season. whale, sperm, 1500 October I.—Am ship Gen, Worth, Sag Harbor, 13 months, landed In Raker's Bay, and the remainder at Clatsoff. It Is LUMBER, Ac. 380 sperm, 14211 whale, 1120 whnle this season. thought no lives were lost. feet fir,spruce and hemlock Lumber; -g M. -*J Am ship Indian Chief, IlempsteS'V New London, 27 months, 4*. U The Angelo experienced very hesvy weather on" Cape 230 bbls Flour; 800 M. Shingles; 12b sperm. 3150 whale, 1150 whale this season. 175 V Am ship Alert. M><Ul!t-!on, New London, 15 months, 40sperm, Horn. July 14th, in a gale, lost bulwarks, stanchions, Jib do Salmon, for sale by 2500 whale, 1900 wllnlethis season. boom, head, snd covering board from main rigging aft—broke o 15 tf C. BREWER & CO. 2.—Am ship Superior, Mulford, Sag Harbor, 14 months, 80 wheel, sprung rudder and mizen mast, and started cutwater. : *sperm, 1120 whale, lor.ll whsle this season. \in ship Zephyr, Smith, New Bedford, 40 months, 2200 spm. Put Into Valparaiso to repair. FOR SALE. intelligence from of marine Am ship South Boston. Iloxic, Fair Haven, 16 months, 230 glean following We the items ITJ ■perm, 550 whale, 150 whale this season. and light Canvas, do do Duck, seino at Valparaiso, snd from Captain 3—Am ship Ninus, Wyall, Lynn, 85 months, 110 sperm, "El Mercnrio," published Twine, hemp Cordage, assorted Block*, ehipg Hastings of the Angelo :— 1800 whale, 1(100 whale this season. 1—Am ship Neva, I'nse, Greenport, 25 months, 160 sperm, Spar*, &c, &c. The American brig Ontario, henre, via Tahiti, arrived July 21150 whale, 1200 whale litis season. Also 150 bbls American Beef, for sale by ottered sale. Aug. 84, loading for Am bark nichmnnd, Swift, Providence, 23 months, 50 sperm, 21st, discharged and was C. BREWER fc CO. i5 tf , thin season. whale Tahiti. , 1500 whule, .1200 800 whale, Hr brig Elinor Chapman, henre, via Msiatlan, arrived July Am ship Jnva, Broraon, New Bedford, 13 months, of Bralil Nth, and sailed July 31st for Liverpool, with cargo 460 this scasou NEW GOODS. Am ship Catherine, Smith, New London, 13 mouths, 100 Aug. 7. 310 whale this season. The brig Eilwsrd Marie, hence, via Tahiti, arrivedfrom whsle, Flannels, do Broadcloth*, do white Musstierm 400 N. Y. Aug. days arrived 81 7th, ship Raii.bow Bedford, nettths, H The Am. do and s—Am ship Stephanie,Cnggeshall,New lins, lace Cambric, crimson Damask, this season. Nwal —French Frigate Virginie, Rear Admiral Hamelin, 334 snerm, 1700 whule, 800 whaleHarbor, 24 months, .0 sperm, sailed for'Callao July 18th. H. B. M.'s ship Daphne was to green Merinos; Hoisery, white and mixed; linen and Am ship Levant, Havens, Bag arrival of the ■.nil forRio dt Janerio and England upon the stripe Shirts; silk, cotton and 1550 whale, 450 whale this season. Harbor, 36 months, 100 Talbot, from Mexico. [The Talbot arrived 26th Aug. with Ikid Gloves; twilled Am ship St. Uwreaee, Baser, Sag Calypso, 26 guns, captain Worth, ar- jeineham Cravats; linen cambric Handkerchieft, for The freight] whule Urn reason. $2,000,000 1000 whale, s'lerm, 2900 C. BREWER & CO from Rio dc Janerio, and sailed soon after for ( by Am ship Henry Lee. Pains, Sag Harbor, 15 months, 40 arrived July 17th were at ValCullao The Daphne and steamer Sampson pit sperm, 2600 whole, lHno whsle this season. frigate M.'s America. H. B. sperm, 26th. June months,B0 lllh parai.o Aug. ship UujranfV, l)exter,Falr Haven, 14 Capt. Gordon, srr st Rio dc Janerio, 46 days from Valparaiso. 3*o whale. U0 sperm and 220 whale this season. PAINTS AND OILS. Spokes. April 20—By Sir Charles Forbes, arrived st ValAmshipSallv Anne, Clerk, New Bedford, 27 months, 500 paraiso, froni Liverpool,'nesr the line in the Atlsntic, a brig snerm, 1600 whale, 700 whsle thisseason. linseed Oil, spirit* Turpentine, yellow months, 70 bound London, to Honolulu. IS from Boston, Am ship Friends, Howard, New chrome Green, black Paint, whits Ochre, whsle this season. 1900 whsle, snerm 2530India, j-r The following vessels were st Californiawhen theBrook»■« Miller, New London, 35 months, 250 sperm, Le*d, Li.b.rge. frc., fee, Am ship Iny left: fc CQ 4050 whsle, 1700 whale this season. months, 35 sperm, frigate Congress. 15 Harbor, Jaggar, Sag Illinois. Slates snip Sept. 20.—United AT Mohteset, Am days few for San Franin whsle thisseason. sail a Stockton, to 1875 whale. 1600 months, 200 Commodore R. F. FOR SALE, 6 -Am bark Fortune, Bailey, New Bedford. 22 Cisco. ship Sarah Parker, Russel. rm onoo whale, 1100 whsle thisseason. whale Am. month., Bedford, 22 the Study ot the Seamen* Chaplain, Vol*. II Wheldon, New Havre, for Chill whsle ship Norwall, French and HI of the Friend, ne»lly bound, sad Vol. I 120 snerm 2000 whale, 100,0 whale this season. Sailed—United Blatea frigate Savannah, captain William Isaac links. Rice, New London, 34 months, 300 Mervine, for St. Francisco. Saw same day, going In, Ameri- >ofthe Hawaiian Caacade. Young, John brig Hawaiian ; 70 sperm.2,so ran bark Tasso, Llbbey, Boston Ai.*o—Note* on tho Commerce, Trade, AgriculY Portsmouth; ture, &c, tec, of the Sandwich or Hawaiian Minds, Fbakcisco, Sept. 21st.-!7. 8. 8. (iuixote. sperm, .000 months, 33 Wtilii, £*<».. H. H. M.'a Minister ( ship Sterling, Boston; Haw. bark Don bark Mos- by Roeeet C. season. .„ American 850 whsle, 250 whsle thisTown, 13 months, 500 AT San Lewis, Obisso, Sept. 81et.-Amerlcan Relation*. Foreign New of London, Unit, Conor, bark ,P Am h P C B.pt. 80th._Amer.cm, ship Barnstable, T B Slonlngton, 11 months, 1500 whsle BILLS OF EXCHANGE For Am .MP Sept S7th -Brig Jaauita. Scott, and 40 Sale at the Polytveaian Office. Hellespont, M.nw.ring, Btosington, 15 months. brig Republicano. Mexican I' sperm, 1400 whale, 1250 whsle this season. September 27.—Am whale ahip Noctezuina, Tower, New ' JijtWVkr « -» ». i«SO " " " " " " " " " " " SHEATHING — JL JL _ HEAVY . _ '• -551 El? "m _. _ ,„ •TnTih^air; " ""Urn shTp" - ,, At"Bi!. , "A Ai D?Mo," , BOILED ■ . ■ „ ", AT J BLANK — ___ » —- �160 THE HAVE .. E. dr. H.GRIMES just received*, per " Angelo," a variety ofNew Goons, among which may be found 0 eaae* snorted Prints, 0 do bluo Drills, Drill*, 5 do brown Cotton*, do Denims, S do Thread, blue Cottons, Hair Cloth, eg window Olaag, 60 kegg cut Nails, Axea, 1 cask Saucepans, ms sand Paper, 50,004 iron Tacks, Butts and Screws, Scissors, Gimblets, and Bitls, door Locks, patent Balances, s, copper Tack*, Augurs, Rules, butcher Knives, 20 dox. axe handles. Shovels, corn Mills, steel Pens, Ink, >g paste Blacking, 100 kegs white Lead, g Cards, scrubbing Brushes, iron Wire, eives, paint Pails, Plates and Bowls, a* honey dew Tobacco, Whiskey, 5 1-2pipes Holland Gin in bond, g Sal.nr.itus, 5 do. dried Apples, eat variety of other articles. o 10 tf thrown FRIEWD. LIVERPOOL C. Underwriter's Association. BREWER .tt CO., dStutval troiiinite&.cn ittcvcijaiuß, HONOLULU, OAHU, CHARL.ES BREWER,* Underwriter's Rooks,) s. w. b. Marshall,, > Hawaiian Islands. Liverpool, 26th Oct. ) is to certify to all whom it may concern, FRANCIS JOHNSON,) that the Committee for managing the afN. B.—Wanted, Government or Whalers' Bills, fairs of tho Association have appointed Messrs. on the United States or Europe, for which money Starkey, Janion & Co., to act a* their Agent at the Sandwich Islands, subject to the annexed in- will be advanced on favorable terms. structions, which are to be exhibited on all occasions where the agent may be required to act, so that no misunderstanding may arise with the parties alter, assured or their representatives, as to Ihe extent of HUatcJ) iiiiU Gtjroriomctcv authority vested in the Agent. HONOLULU, OAHU, No power from this Association can divest the for sale an assortment of JEWELRY', assured, their agents, or assignees, or the masters of WATCHES, CLOCKS, Isc vessels of that right over property which law has given them ; but it is presumed that the assured or Chronouicfers repaired and accurate rate* given. their representatives will readily avail themselves of Particular attention paid to fine watch repairing. the assistance of an agent, who is appointed by the Sextant and Quadrant Glasscssikcrcil and adjusted. underwriters, to act in their behalf, and whose cooperation wiil facilitate the settlement of logs or avGOODS AND HARDWARE. Sale by the subscriber*, a large assort- erage with the underwriters." raopaiETOß orjrnv By order of the Committee. ment of Goods consisting in part of the follow THOMAS COURT. Secretary. irticles, vix.; 10 bales bro. Cottons, It do. shirting Stripes, HONOLULU, OAHU. undersigned have this day entered into a 400 dozT.red Hdk'fa, 14 cartoons bl'k Ribbons, copartnership at Honolulu and Lahaina, Ha100 dox Sailor* Caps, 80 boxes family Soap, GEORGE IMC. MOORE, waiian Islands, under the firm of J. B. McCLURG 8 pieces Broadcloth, 1 cage paint Brushes, DEALER IN JAMES B. McCLURG, 10 bbl'* long nine Cigar*, 8 cases white Hats, & CO. ALEXANDER G. ABELL, General Merchandise <fe Hawaiian Produce, 500 corn Brooms, 100 aides sole Leather, HENRY ChEVER. HILO, HAWAII, n. I. 100 kegs white Lead, 3 casks sad Irons, Honolulu, Ist July, 1846. 100 Buckets, 10 doz Swain'a Panacea, HOYEU, CORNELIUS 60 pit Saws, 50 cross-cut do., DEALER IN J. B. McCLURG dr. CO., 10 casks Vinegar, 10 ton* iron Hoops, General Merchandise & Hawaiian Produce. DEALERS IN IP casks wrought Nail*, 50 do. cut do., HILO, HAWAII. E. & H. GRIMES. Ship Chandlery, Merchandise nnd Produce, iguot 1, 1846. Whale ships supplied with the best recruit* on the ISLANDS, HAWAIIAN LAHAINA, illlll, moat favorable terms in exchange for Bills or Good* 1i Jan. 28.—1y. keep constantly on hand and for sale, adapted to the market. R SALE BY J. B. McCLURG A CO. all kindsof merchandize usually required by lbs AAA brown Sugar,5,001b* white whale ships and other vessels arriving at either of DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP. IfsUVU do., 1,000 lbs Bread, the above named ports; in Honolulu at the stand copartnership heretofore existing under th* 1,000 lbs Coffee, 100 lbs Pepper, name of JONES & MAKEE has this day been near the principal wharf, formerly occupied by Ladd 1,500 gala. Molasses, 300 gal*, gperm Oil, & Co.; in Lahaina, at the stand of the Consul, for- dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having 60 bbla Beans, 20 do. Champaign, accounts with the said firm are requested to present merly occupied by Milo Calkin. 50 boxea sperm Candles, 60 kegs white Lead, •_,• Wanted.—Bills of Exchange on the United them for settlement to the undersigned. 100 kegs black Paint, 25 green do., ELI JONES, England and France, for which money will 200 gala linseed Oil, 100 do. *pt Turpentine, States, JAMES MAKEE. jy 4 tf. be advanced on the most liberal terms. 100 ps. Russian Canvass, Honolulu, Aug. 12, 1846. 200 coils Russian and Manila Cordage, I. H. WRIGHT, 10 cases China Silks and Shawls, NOTICE. & GLAZIER, has lately received 10 cases Tea—Gunpowder, Imperial, ike, undersigned have this day entered into a and offers for sale, 5,000 lbs Russian Iron, 6 bis bright Varnish, copartnership under tho firm of MAKEE & 3000 lbs. White Lead ; 800 do Venetian Red, 200 Guayaquil Hat*, 10 M Spanish Cigar*, assorted Green Paints; 600 do Whiting, ANTHON as Merchants and Ship Chandlers at th* 250 10 M Amencan Cigar*. old stand of Jones & Makeo, and r ispcctfully solicit 100 gals. Linseed Oil ; Prussian Blue ; August 15, 1846. 90 Spt'e. Turpentine ; Terra dc Sienne, the patronage ofthe public. JAMES MAKEE, 10 Copal Varnish ; Yellow Ochre, WALDO cV CO. J. A. ANTHON. Spanish Brown; lamp Black,in kegs and papets, for isle Provisions, Bread, Flour, cordHonolulu, Aug. 18, 1846—tf. Chrome Yellow ; Gold and Silver Leaf, age, canvass, and a general assortment ofShip Paint, sash and tar Brushes ; Gum Copal, BIBLES I BIBLES! Chandlery. Recruits and other merchandise usually Sand Paper, pumice stone, window Glass, required by whale (hip* touching at thi* port for supSeamens' Chaplain has just received per Putty, &c. &c I plis*. Brooklyn," a supply of Bibles of various *_,* House, Sign, Couch, Ship and Ornamental Storage takes at lb* customary rates. sizes and binding. executed with neatness and despatch. Painting N. B. Bills ol Exchange wanted on the United |Cp" Beautiful and splendid gilt and embossed tf. my 23 States, England, and France. family bibles. Prices ranging from 60 cents to $(, Lahaina, March 11. 1846. NOTICE. or at tbe New York prices, of the American Bible Society. M.'s Conulate General, ) H .B. JAMES ROBINSON A CO. Woahoo, August 13, 1846. S *„• Bibles and Testaments in various language* made arrangements to kill part of iheir can also be obtained at the Chaplain's study. land or houses on possessing British Subjects monies received will be appropriated to keepsuperior *tock of Cattle, respeetfiillv inform All Islands are hereby informed, that it All captain* of vessels and the public generally, thai the Sandwich ing a constant supply of Bibles on hand. to their interest to and forward, expedient be they can be supplied with the verybest BEEF at th* may Honolulu, July 1, 1846. ■Mial rates, under tbe direction of Mr. George Rise- they are now invited to forward to this Consulate parGeneral a tbe situation and shewing statement ly, a clean and experienced butcher. FOR SALE. and specifying O. S., on hi* part, respectfully begs to state that ticular* of their respective premises tbe study of the Seamen's Chaplain, Vols. under what circumstances or conditions, particularly ofjkasg shall be wanting to give perfect satisfaction. and when they II and 111 of the Friend, neatly bound. Vel obtained possession of the same. Hss»l«lu,J.n.s4.-ly. WM. MILLER, Consul General. I1 of the Hawaiian Cascade. lIOR «(| THIS E. H. BCIJB.'DM&IT, ftt " HAS - MAHSIOW THE , S2?SA °^^?i^", WILL THE PAINTER aFFER " " " THE ' THE < " HAVING . ' AT KOTTSE, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1846) 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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