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THE FRIEND.
[No. XXIV.
HONOLULU, OAHU, H. 1., DECEMBER 15, 1846.
185
Vol. IV.]
THE SEAMEN'S FRIEND.
THE FRIEiSD,
A Semi-monthly Journal, devoted to Temperance,
Seamen, Marine and General Intelligence.
PUBLISHED
AND
EDITKD
For the Friend.
A sailor is naturally an observing man,
THE SAILOR'S APOLOGY AND DEFENCE. very profession makes him so. —and —hi*
in all
foreign countries he may Visit, any little p6»
BY
SAMUEL C. DAMON, SEAMEN'S CHAPLAIN.
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a man in New England that could not read.
Nor are these his only accomplishmei ts.—
yet it
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world in general, our own ideas as to the picture of the countries they have visited. It
Subscriptions and donations for the Friend receiv- station
of a sailor in tbo great scale of so- is an old saying, that a sailor, no mattei
or
the
ed at the Study of the Se mien's Chnplain, by
following Agents;— Mr. E. 11. Uoird an, Honolulu;, ciety. In this, the great majority of those how far or how long he may have travelled,
Rev. Cochran Forbes, Lihaina; Rev. TnusCoan,| who have ever written Or spoken of him, are knows nothing of foreign countries, save perHilo; and the American Missionaries throughout the grossly mistaken.
They judge altogether haps, the number of grog-shops or houses of
Islands.
| Irom hearsay, or from the past, seemingly ill-fame there
located. Under I his assertion
forgetting that he too has improved along he has long lain dormant, and been content
with the rest of the world. Many very great to let it remain so. But a new light has now
Selected for the Friend. land good men have warmly espoused the dawned upon him, and having seen that an
cause ot seamen, and in endeavoring to en- attempt has been u.nde In raise him from his
SPIRITUAL NAVIGATION.
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[be,
I
POETRY.
Events arc waves, that Mill do ownard roll,
And Providence, llie tide that doth control;
The ocean, life,—the hark, the human soul;
Tin- word of God, the chut by which to steer;
Conscience, the watch on deck when danger's near;
The rock traced clearly on the chart, is sin ;
Hope is the anchor, cast the veil within;
The cable, the sure promises of God
The wake, the separate path by each that's trod j
P-cason the rudder ; faith the magnet true ;
And Heaven, the harbor to be kept in view ;
Jesus, the Pilot, at the helm doth stand ;
Tho spirit, is the breeze that wafts to land ;
The sails to catch the breeze the means of grace ;
The masts, occasions given for their embrace.
Our days to number, is the log to heave j
Our age, the rate of vessel through llie wave ;
Life's pulse, the line the water's depth to find ;
The crew, the thoughts and feelings of the mind ;
The freight of holy tempers, rich supplies,
Intended for the market of the skies ;
Death the last billow, soon to break on shore j
Eternity, the coast where time's no more.
:
.
THE WINE CUP.
0, touch not the wine cup, though fairit may seem,
As tho fancy wrought scenes of a beautiful dream,
And the soft honied accents of pleasure invite,
To banish thy cares and to bask in its light;
Like the sepulchre gilded, the eye it may win,
But corruption and death are secreted within."
11
A GOOD CONSCIENCE.
I feel, and 'tis my proudest boast,
That Conscience is itself a host;
While this inspires my swelling hrcast,
Let all forsake me, I'm nt re -t;
Ten thousand deaths in every nerve,
"
I'd ratb.tr *trrrsa
'
;.."
I list the
sympathies of their more fottunate low estate, he has put his shoulder to the
brethren the landsmen, have greatly over- wheel with a will, and as the points necesdrawn the picture, and have exhibited him sary for his advancement gradually develope
as destitute of all moral or religious feeling, themselves, he siezes them upon them utlh
destitute of even the common branches of avidity, and soon masters each and every
learning, and in fact, as raised but one step one of them. This was one of the first, and
above tho level of the brute creation.
triumphantly has he refuted it.
However true this picture may have been Another great stumbling block is, that bein bygone days, at this time it is like an an- cause, when for n time he is freed from (he
tiquated chart, very unsafe, and dangerous arduous toils of his life, and finding himself
to trust to. Sailors, in common with the with sufficient I'argent in his pocket to hid
rest of the world, have been daily progress- defiance to work, for want of any better
ing, both in the moral and religious points means t > enjoy himself, he plunges into disof their character, for a series of years.— sipation, and riots therein until he is agaio
Education has thrown its fostering arm penniless,—he is set down at once by the
around them; they have seen the withering world, as a confirmed drunkard, and as 8
blight that intemperance has cast over their dangerous, though still useful man in sociename, and though no men in the world are ty. But in judging him thus, another great
more exposed to temptation than they, yet error is committed. He sees plainly, that
when once they put their hand to the work because his is a strange face, he is put under
of reform, there are no half-way houses with the ban of the law, whilst hundreds of the
them; they one and all go the entire mea- same grade are allowed to roam at large
sure.
through the streets, drorik from morning to
In the matter of Education, a greater im- night, and from night to morning, unmolestprovement has taken place among them than ed by the arm of justice, and all because thty
among their corresponding class on land 1 are not suitors. Oh no; they are mechanmean the average run of the poor. Take ics, or landsmen. Why is it that so often
for instance, a ship's company of 200 men. in the Police Reports of our own favored
Ffly years since, if among this number 50 land, we see case after case of a sailor hay
could have been found that could read, it ing been brought up for drunkenness, and
would have been looked upon as almost a released from durance vile only upon his
wonder; now, among these 200 you can procuring security that be will at once go
scarcely find a half a dozen that cannot read to sea, while by his side in the same dock,
and write. On shore the case is different, stands a trembling wretch, that has been
and I do not believe, that were you to go there scores of times for the same offence, is
into any city in our Union, you could gather let off with a reprimand, or upon the payment
(excepting sailors) 200 from the lowest class of a small fine? Because the one is a sailor
tij! li ulu nt all c -Miiji'-te villi ti:cit).—and —'lie other ?» '"iti7' n..
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THE
FRIEND.
In the cyesof these Dogberry's of ourdoy, hour away and minister to a vitiated taste? 1called, regenerations, new births, and new
a sailor is a mad dog, "who must be got rid It is true that when on shore Jack hasi creations—are among the. deepest and most
of in the most summary manner. He is a mended his manners but little; —hut every teal facts in the history i>f the heart of man;
sort of Amphibious monster, who is allowed thing must be done by degrees, and the good and, as the world has had all the light which
to come up once in a great while to blow, acquired from these books will at least teach can be thrown upon the subject from the use
and it is a part of their duty to shove him the younger portion of them to beware the of the word fanaticism for many a day, perdown again in the shortest possible lime.— shoal upon which so many of their prede- haps it may be time to say somewhat on this
Until within a very few yearslhere has never cessors have stranded.
region of the philosophy of emotion different
been provided for the sailor a place to resort Temperance too, is making rapid strides from the every-day cant either of religious
to on coming home from a long voyage, among them, and there are but few ships or of skeptical writers.
There are two kinds of changes which
where he could be comfortable. The Phi- thut now range the ocean, that do not numlanthrophist, the Minister of God and the ber among their crews more or less Tem- take place in men's minds regarding their
spiiitual theories or creeds—changes from
merchant, would pass daily by the inlmnous perance men.
dens, mis-called sailor boarding houses, and These remarks are made, not as a guide one view of life to another, and from indifthough a pang of sorrow may have shot to those who labor in the seaman's cause, ference to ea; neatness regarding views althrough their minds at witnessing the scenes for I have not the vanity to suppose myself" ready entertained. The importance of the
of dissipation and vice there enacted, they, capable of dictating to them, but as an en- former change is by most persons, verbally
like the Priest and Lcvite, would cross over couragement to them to go forward in their at least, apprecialed; but the fact that the
to the other side, and console themselves good work. All we ask is,—place a sailor latter is nut, seems to show that even the
with the thought, "Oh well, it is good enough in his proper rank in society; if you have no former requires to be somewhat more dwelt
for sailors." Now that they have provided rank for him, create one; raise him up, cheer upon.
Homes for them in our large cities, how him on with good words, let him Bee and
All we can know of the spirit of a man, is
many thankful hearts crowd to them. There feel that you think him a rational being, and the view or theory of his own existence which
have in all countries been plenty found, who you will soon find that there will be a great- he has been led to form, and the kind of
freely gave of their store to furnish the er change effected among them than there hold which it has of him. This, his spiritual
conviction, is the deepest thing in every man;
means of converting savages, or "amelior- could by any other means.
ating the condition of slaves," and yet never The foregoing remarks were written at his conduct is a translation of it into action,
cast their eyes about them to realize the sad the request of many of my shipmates, after his feelings are the vibration of its impulses,
condition of their own kith and kin. Oh no, having read a sermon by the Rev. Mr. Dew- and his character is a formation moulded and
the Negroes and Indians must be attended ey, of New York, and published in the Friend informed by its spirit. Every body has a
to, but poor Jack, was so much below even of September 1, 1845. Throughout the theory, and nobody a totally uninfluential
them, that he could not be thought of.
whole of it there seems an endeavor to raise one. Every act a man does, and consequentI know not who was the first that agitated a sort of false sympathy for a sailor that dis- ly every habit he acquires, proceeds in a
the cause of seamen, but this I do know, pleases them. They wish the world to know great measure either from his theory of life,
that be he whom he may, the heartfelt bless- the true ground upon which they stand, that or from a compromise between his present
ings of hundreds of sailors are daily breath- it is they who have made them what they theory and the habits formed by his past theed upon him,—and the blessing of a tar is are, and while they are truly grateful for the ories. By deciding the kinds of facts he
worth having. His efforts have not taught good they have done them, they do not wish looks at in every matter, and by the despotthe sailor that he was a human being, for he them to spend their fortunes in the erection ism it exercises over the evidences to which
well knew thai before, but they have taught of splendid houses and chapels for them, and alone his mind is open, the spiritual theory
him that there are others in the world that then pass them coolly by in the streets, or ofa man determines, in a great degree, the
consider him so, and incited him to pursue a avoid them as if they were wild animals.— results to which his judgment comes. That
course of conduct calculated to sustain that The Rev. Gentleman has no doubt the good which determines the class of facts a man
good opinion. A few years since, the Navy of the sailor at heart, but he too, has over- sees, is that which determines the set of proCommissioners would as soon have thought drawn the picture.
positions to which a man assents. From
of sending feather beds for the use of sailors,
Yours,
Fore Peak. their differences ofcreed or conviction issue,
as of sending a library in a man of war.— U. S. S. Portsmouth, )
as we have said, many of the differences of
Even Bibles were rare things ; but now,
character among mankind. For instance, a
S
July, 1846.
modern sceptic, a Scotch Presbyterian, and
through the efforts of Sailors' Friends and
Bible Societies, we not only have a sufficiena pagan, not only think and feel, but also
the
London
and
Westminster
Review, Oct., 1839.
act and live differently, on account of their
cy of Bibles, Testaments and Prayer Books, From
Conversion and Death of Cromwell.
but we have on board all ships, for the esvarious opinions on the solemn truths of their
existence. To a philosophic sceptic, death
pecial use of the crew, a fine library, conHonest men served you faithfully in this action. I
" you, in the name of God, not to discourage them. is the solution of the riddle of his being, a
sisting of the sterling works of the day.— beseech
You would be surprised to glance round our He that venters his life for ihe libe-lie of his counlrie, I step to the grand secret; it is not clear to
he trust God for the libertie of his conscience, and
decks at the close of the day, when the hurry wish
you for the liberty he fights for."— Cromwellto the Speak- him that Almighty Love does every thing,
of duty is over, and see the titles of the er, after thebattle o/Naseby.
and he thinks fearfully that God—if a God'
works each man is plodding through. Here
there be—sides with the strong, cares for
are Travels, Lives of Celebrated Personages,
Of all the events of the life of Cromwell, species, not individuals, and crushes the
Histories, Philosophy, Chemistry, Anatomy, his conversion—to adopt the phrase of relig- loveable becuse they are weak. To a poor
and other scientific works, which are not ious men—has been least understood; lite- and old Scotchwoman, with her best Sunday
read (as I once heard a Yankee girl did a rary and political men misapprehending it plaid on, seated on the stairs of a PresbyteDictionary) for the pretty words, but for the on account of their scepticism, and religious rian pulpit, while the sacramental tables,
solid information to be gathered from them. men from their ignorance of philosophy. A from one end ofthe church to the other, are
Flow often are such works as these seen in change like this one of Cromwell would not covered with white cloth, as she looks up
the hands of the common class of people on be a theme of ridicule, were the philosophy with tearful eyes to the preacher, who speaks
shore? Are they not too often occupied by either of character or of history in an ad- ofthe cross of Christ, life appears a brief
the works of fiction, that serve to beguile an vanced state. Conversions—or, as they are season of spiritual struggles and trials, end-
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187
FRIEND.
it prescribed, nerved ty to fall at his feet, wielded his highest powmg in the valley of the shadow of death, ihe a career of duty which life,
and by infusing er; and during tiie temporary ascendency of
dark but narrow line which separates her his heart for a stormy
bold
from a place prepared for her in her Father's into his affections a comprehensive benevo- despotism in England; this young and
of
of
did
not
hesitate
to
heuuty
Huntingdon
morul
his
brewer
lence,
revealed
all
the
us,
mansions.
tells
Thierry
house of many
persecuted Puritans, urged their
that when the Sax >n king of Northuinbiia soul, as a sun-beam, falling on the spray- succour the
on Bishop Williams himself,
called his chiefs about him to consider ofthe plume of a wavo, displays an iris-hued glory suits personally
fellow
townsmen to redress their
roused
his
man
of
color*.
an
old
rose
adoption of Christianity,
we
think
of
the
and
supported and encourwrongs,
The
is
not
what
openly
question
and said, —'No doubt, when sealed at table
of
with his thanes and officers, the king had particular creed which Cromwell adopted; aged them in their opposition to the errors
and
the
of
sect,
what
fruits
it
dominant
the
injustice
him,
a
what
it
was
to
and
the
storm,
and
but
anon—the hall being warm,
despot.
'
snowing, raining and blowing without—a brought forth in his lile. The views which innovating6th
of August, 1668, he was taken
little bird fly in at one door, across the hall, it introduced to him of God, and his love in On the
hour—and
and out at the other. The moment is sweet the cross of Christ, of life, death, eternity, ill—on the 17th went out for an
to him, for he feels ncilher rain nor snow.— and a judgment to come, wrought in him on the 24th was again confined to his room
2d of September
But he comes from winter, and he goes to those bitter and vehement self-convictions of by a slow fever. Oo the
aims
and
desof
his
to read to him
chaplains
of
the
loftiest
he
asked
one
unworthy
thea
life
winter again." The life of man, in the
canted
too tritely by the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth verses
tinies
which
are
about
is
the
pagan,
of
this
deep-lhoiighted
ory
religionists, and dismissed too summarily by ofthe fourth chapter of Paul's Epistle to the
moment of the little bird.
sin, The Phillippians,—"Not that 1 speak in respect
To light minds, of course, all this sort of philosophers, as repentance for
whatsoever
serious thought is distasteful; but the power ale-house, the gaming-table, women, wine, of want; but I have learned, in
therewith
to
be
content.
I know
am,
and
the
ambitious
state
I
prompteven
in
convictions,
and
quarter-staff,
changes
there is in these
of them, to transform the characters of men, ings of his boyish dreams and recitations, boili how to be abased, and how to abound:
I am instructcannot be denied by any observer of man- would now appear sinful, destructive of his every where and in all things
be hungry, both to
full
and
to
welfare—madness
a
ed
both
to
be
in
soul
and
his
eternal
of
The
perception
kind or student history.
need. I can do all
of a new and central truth even in philosophy, man whose bubble life might burst into im- abound and to suffer
as every student knows, changes all the mortality every hour—whose every thought things through Christ that strengthened me."
read, he murviews of a mind. A conception of the mind was seen by an all-seeing eye, end whose When the passage had been
the touching words,
changes according to the light brought to every deed was liablo t > the punishment of mured forth brokenly
did once save my life when
bear upon it, as a pear-tree in a garden an omnipotent avenger. He announced pub- "This scripture
died, which went as a
make
rcstitutioa
eldest
son
was
to
to
ready
my
looks
that
he
silvery licly
frowns black of a dark night,
it did." Then
in the moon-light; in the spring its white every man he had wronged; and with re- dagger to my heart, indeed
blossoms smile in the blue sky, and the gard to persons who complained not, he ac- himself repeating the words of the apostle,
brown cheeks ofthe pears laugh among the cused himself, and carefully repaired every he said, "Not that I speak in respect of want,
state I am,
yellow leaves in the sunny days of autumn. injury he. had done them. Viewed in the but I have learned, in whatsoever
'Tis
true, Paul,
games
convictions,
we
his
Puritan
all
of
therewith
to
be
content."
little,
know
of
light
soul
of
a
man
"
Of the living
this
but we do know that it is a thing which is chance would appear sinful, and all money you have learnt this, and attained to
what shall I do? Ab?
ever variously thrilling in the presence, so won by them, however honorably, the wages measure of grace, but
of sin. We therefore now hear his revilers, poor creature, it is u hard lesson for me to
to speak, of two ever-changing panoramas
and
amidst
misapprehensions and sneers, reluct- takeout; I find it so. '1 can do all things
the pictures of the senses from without,
me.' He
from within the pictures of the imagination. antly relating how, having won £30 of one through Christ lhat strengtheneth
was Paul's Christ is my Christ too; and
before,
some
and
that
years
and
becomes
Calton
at
play
Mr.
sees,
soul
mirrors
all
it
The
what it images. The colors it reflects sink meeting him accidentally, he desired him to so drew waters out of the well of salvation,
into it. Now, a conversion often implies all come home with him and recieve his money, Christ, in the covenant of grace." As-they
this, and has all the power implied in this because it would be a sin in him to retain it stood around his bed, he lifted himself up,
kind of change, with the addition ofanother any longer, "and did really pay the gentle- and said to Sterry, one of his chaplains,
the £30 back again." Again, Oliver "Tell me, is it possible to fall from grace?"
influence of a far stronger kind. When an man won
belief
becomes
had
£120 from a Mr. Robert Compton, The reply of the Calvinist was, "It is not
old and almost uninfluential
"I am
by some means vital to a man, when it quick- a genteel lud, son of a draper, or some such possibl'!." "Then," he exclaimed,
once " The
ens in his heart, and he feels not merely the trade, in London; and determining to repay safe. I know I was in grace
dying soldier then turned round and prayed
meaning of it, and the reasons for it as a the money, sent a messenger with it to him,
for his
proposition, but also is touched and thrilled who found him surrounded by bailiffs at an for the people of God, and especially full
of
them,
so
he
could
venture
to
a
in
among
prayer
this
that
not
enemies
in
change
excellence,
ordinary,
its
and
beauty
by
love—earnest,
Cromwell's
and
forgiveness
enabled,
leave
the
room
until
who
have
ever
become
Christ-like
by
his soul (and all men
in earnest about any set of great truths have timely repayment, to satisfy the debt of£20 touching and truthful—the voice of a spirit
experienced something of this, though not for which he was detained, and carry away retiring into eternity as it prays:—"Lord,
him £100 besides.
although I am a miserable and wretched
perhaps the Christian and Divine form of it) with
The next seven or eight years ofCromwell's creature, I am in covenant with thee through
so piercingly acts on his nature, that it becomes a new and regenerated thing. Mar- life were spent in associating with the Puri- grace, and 1 may, I will, cmne to thee for
tin Luther had often read and speculatively tans at their lectures, receiving their minis- thy people. Thou hast made me (though
to do
understood what was said in the Epistle to ters at his table, praying with them, and very unworthy) a mean instrument
a building behind them some good, and thee some service; and
Christ;
but,
with
them
in
preaching
in
believing
Romans
about
the
on his conversion, the meaning of the Apos- iiis house, which he used as a chapel, and in many of thetn have set ton high a value
upon me, though others wish and would be
tle became so affecting to him, that a glory assisting his mother in her brewery.
sacred
At
the
time
when
that
Duke
of
of my death: hut Lord, however thou
Buckingpage.
glad
to
shine
over
the
him
to
seemed
dost dispose of mo, continue and go on to do
It was a change from death to life. De- ham, whose frown brought the Lord Changive them ci nsieteocy of
spised as this creed has been, there is no cellor Bacon, holding the great seal in a bag, good for them;heart
and mutual love, end
darkness
sit
for
on
a
stool
his
meanest
hall
one
in
days
it
was
instead
of
to
judgment,
light
that
denying
to him, changed his pursuit ol pleasure into among his menials waiting for an opportuni- go on to deliver them, and with the work of
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THE
FRIEND.
the number attending a single school is much
larger than in those just mentioned. In Mr
S.s palish, there are six district schools, at
HONOLULU, DECEMBER 15, 1846.
most upon thyself; pardon such as desire to
which the average attendance is 600 scholars.
trample upon the dust of a poor worm, for
We are informed by the Rev. Abbe Maithey are thy people too; and pardon the fol-|
U
B
L
C
S
H
H
O
L
S
ONOLULU.
P
R
A
I
V
N
T
E
D
N
"that, in Honolulu and vicinity, there
even
Jesus
grct,
short
for
Christ's
prayer,
of
this
ly
sake, and give us a good night, if it be thy Inquiries are frequently made by visitors are nine Catholic schools, alt Mided by 350
pleasure." Most part of the night before respecting the condition of the schools in native children."
•>
his death he was very restless, speaking
these schools are supported by the
All
It
our
wish
to
long
Honolulu.
has
been
pubmuttering,
He
heard
was
often to himself.
"Truly God is good, indeed he is; he will lish some statements which would satisfacto-j Hawaiian Government. We are most happy
not —" here his speech failed him, but his nly answer those inquiries, but the numer- to learn that the complaints which have forattendants thought the expression was, "he ous calls upon our time have prevented us merly been made thai the teachers were not
will not leave me." " He frequently, during
paid, are no more heard. These various
his illness, used the saying, "God is good," from devoting that attention to the subject
schools
his
are now in a prosperous condition,
the
midst
of
merits
which its importance and
deservedly
cheerfully and fervently in
pain. At other limes he said, '•! would be claim. The recent effort to establish an and undoubtedly accomplishing great good
willing to live to be further serviceable to Knglish school, in connection with an exam- among the native population.
God and his people, but my work is done;
William Tenooe's English School. —This
School," has
yet God will be with his people." There j ination of the "Oahu Charity
is
a
school established by a native Hawaiian
being something to drink offered him, he wasi led to an investigation of our different schools
he
to
teach
the English language. It is located
desired to take it and endeavor to sleep;
with reference to their respective claims for
answered, "It is not my design to drink or benevolent and pecuniary aid. It will not on the eastern part ofthe Waititi plain, and
to sleep, but it is my design to make what
be our object to bring forward arguments to has been in operation about three years.
haste I can to be gone." In this way passThe teacher, William Tenooe, has spent
ed the night within that chamber of death show the importance of educating the rising
many years in the United Stales; received
mansion,
that
the
and
fronted
It
is
not
to
be
irregular
supposed
plain
generation.
in
by a high wall, which this great ruler occu- any in our community need to be enlighten- an education at the Cornwall school in ConIslands with
pied at Whitehall; without, one of the most ed
upon that feature of tho subject, although necticut, and returned to the
violent storms on record spent its fury on
missionaries.
of
American
the first company
the city, throwing down chimnies, uprooting they may need to have facts placed before He
has passed through a variety of fortunes
trees in the parks, and unroofing houses.— their minds, ere they will put forth efficient
several
assemblies
had
been
held
for
since
his return, upon land and sea, but
Solemn
action. When the Honolulu reader shall
days throughout the country and all over the have glanced at the following list of public seems inclined to devote the decline ofyears
city by tho Puritans, and large numbers and
private schools, carefully considered to instructing his countrymen in the rudipassed all that day in fasting, and tears, and
He speaks
prayers, for the great life which, heedless their object and examined their respective ments of an English education.
ofthe storm, was gasping itself away for claims, it is sincerely to bo hoped that he the English remarkably well, and possesses
ever, as the peaceful shidow of death ex- will select one or more of the most necessi- other qualifications which are calculated to
tended itself over the sufferer. Though he
their sup- render him useful among his scholars. His
used some exceeding "self-debasing words, tous schools, and annually aid in
are from 12 1-2 to 25 cents per week
annihilating and judging himself," his ex- port. Who that has enjoyed the advantages terms
pressions, towards morning, were full of in- of good schools in other countries and climes, for each scholar. If the parents were puncward consolation and peace. And thus the will not esteem it a privilege as well as duty tual to pay that amount, it would render him
high spirit of Oliver Cromwell passed calmwhich are scat- a very good support, inasmuch as his school
ly away at about four o'clock in the afternoon to sustain theso institutions,
At present the
of his fortunate day—his twice victorious tering the blessings of education among the averages over 50 scholars.
in
under
embarrassment
school
is
laboring
all
that
our
streets.
cheeks children and youth
throng
third of September. Fear paled
on that stormy autumn day, and as the death We shall commence our survey of the consequence ofthe unfinished state of the
news spread among the praying congregain Honolulu by briefly noticing those school-house and the apathy of parents to
tions, the Puritans bemoaned themselves, schools
fulfil their cngogements. Notwithstanding
putting their mouths in tho dust, saying, "It among the native population.
is the Lord"—"A great man is fallen in IsNative Schools. —ln connection with the all these untoward circumstances many oi
rael!"
Rev. Mr. Armstrong's society there is 1 the pupils have obtained a "smattering" of
His enemies, also, were soon aware that select and 20 district schools. The average the English language, which will render them
his dying prayers had been for them. "OthThe essential service. Their principal books are
ers wish and would be glad ofmy death; but number attending these schools is 700.
from
12 1-2 the English Bible and Webster's Spelling
Lord, however thou dost dispose of me, con- teachers ofthese schools receive
do
keep- Book. A few of the older scholars are bethem;
services,
on
to
for
for
their
pardon
tinue and go
good
to 25 cents per day
such as desire to trample on the dust of a ing 5 days each week. There is also a ginning the study of Adams' Arithmetic.
poor worm, for they are thy peoole too."
days each The Oahu Charity School.—An many acHrrocsiTß, liar, apostate and usurpbr, school for teachers, taught two
Sem- counts ofthe establishment and history of
a
ofthe
Lahainaluna
graduate
—beautiful was thy death, and sweetly full week by
this school have been published, we shall
of forgiving love.
inary.
the Rev. L. Smith's confine our remarks to its present condition
The motives of human actions are The schools undernot so numerous, but and pressing claims upon the charities of
general charge, are
feelings, habits, or passions.—[Goodwin.
reformat ion, and make the name of Christ
glorious in the world; leach those who look
too much upon thy instruments to depend
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has 515.00 into ihe hands of the Treasurer, llicn he is most well paironized without withdrawing any pupils from
gross act of injustice; towards the the other schools in town.
iii-l.nuhi. Mr itilbrins as that 60 scholars is the best friends of his child, if not his own.
Mr. IVilcox't Select School.—This school was opened
-_. .ge daily nltendancc. It was our privilege'to he
The Trustees arc now paying Mr. E. L. Hatch a salary un the I'.ith of November, for thorough instruction in
In addition o this sum, they expend branches constituting as English education. For terms,'
'in ni the l>ui lie examination, held on ihe third of of SO'JO per annum.
lh< 'urrcul month. The numl.er sf pupils on that occa- a sufficient amount annually to supply gratuitously the &c sec advertisement in another column of our sheet.
■i "i was M.
Having been present also at former cxnni- pupils with liooss and stationery, besides keeping the Tins school was opened under some disadvantageous
educa- circumstances, but not
sufficiently so to prevent some hi
i.ialion* of the si'honl, we are most happy in heing aide buildings in repair, so that the actual expense for
al the
Oahu Charity School," will range the community from cordially encouraging it forward.
lo hear our decided testimony in favor of the improve- ting a pupil
It Is fully believed that such a school as Mr. W.*a,l
ment of the pupils in llie common branches of an English from 15 to 820 per annum.
education. In arithmetic-, grammar, and geography there The Treasurer, Mr. Reynolds, informs us, that from should be maintained by the foreign community in Honowas a readiness and Mrrecineat exhibited in replying to ihe avails of annual subscriptions, and olher sources, he lulu. After the present teacher had taught two weeks,
the various questions put hy teachers a,id spectators, has received only 8323 to meet the current expenses of the school not filling up so rapidly as anticipated, ha dewhich reflected credit alike npoS the instructor and in- the year. Dr. Rooke also informs us, that he has expend- cided to abandon the enterprize, unless a reasonable comstructed. The skill of the former is communicating, and ed the sum of 8190 in repairing the buildings owned by pensntion should be secured to hitn. He offered to teach
the aptness of the latter in acquiring instruction, wore the school, and that only a part of that amount will be the school for 8150 per quarter, or 8600 per annum, prohappily apparent. The Rev. Mr. Richard*, the Minister realized from the rents. From these facta it will appear, vided the rent of the school room should be defrayed by
of Public instruction, and a number of the (Hand* ol the that the funds of the institution are now very low. Who llie friends nnd patrons of the school. This was areas
school were present at the examination, among whom it in our community will not contribute for this most worthy unable offer, and so considered by those who hod encourwas gratifying to see several who had been previously and meritorious cause '.'
aged him to open the school. More than 8100 has alconnected as pupils with the institution. Two young The Young Chiefs' School.—This is ■ private and ready been pledged to meet the deficit that may remain
Misses, belonging to the family of Mr. S Reynolds, pre- family boarding school. Its character is indicated by its unpaid, incase the tuition fees should not amount to a
edited rewards ol merit to the two members of the school title. It now contains 16 pupils,—of each sex an equal sum sufficiently large to pay the teacher's salary and ex-'
considered by them as the most meritorious. Dr. Hookc number. The annual expenses of the school, (including pense of school room for a single term. Hoping that the
also presented two volumes, having in view the proficien- salaries ofthe teachers, board of the pupils, school books, school may he continued for a much longer period, the
cy of certain pupils ofthe schools. Remarks wore made etc. &c.,) amount to rising of 83,000. In consequence of Rev. Mr. Armstrong has offered ihe school room rent
sad prayer offered by the Minister of Public Instruction. erecting school room, and repairs, the amount expended free for one year, provided the friends of the school deAccording to our ideas of propriety and decorum, the last year was 84,484. (See Report ol the Minister o! fray the expense ofthe recent repairs, amounting to 867,
whole affair ol Ihe examination passed off remarkably Public Instruction.) The cost of educating each pupil, 25. Should the present teacher of this school continue
well, and our only regret was, that more of the foreign not including the expense of clothing, would be about to meet the expectations of those parents who arc now
3200. It is in the highest degree creditable to the Ha- sending their children, it is sincerely to he hoped that
community were not present.
only
waiian Government that it has for years sustained the there will be a readiness to amply remunerate him for
the
is,
properly
speaking,
Charity
School
The
of this institution. According to the new his services in time to come. We do feel as thongh this
public school in Honolulu for instruction in the English entire expense
of ihe school ought not, on any account to be again suspended.
language. Half-caste and white children are admitted laws, it is incumbent upon the parents or guardiaiu
of the aggregate c; pease Those who have children to send to a school of this dewithout distinction. This is right. No child or youth pupils to bear a due proportion
sustaining the school. We will only add, that the scription, will not expect to obtain a good teacher on a
is refused admittance; because of the unwillingness or in- in
ability of the friends or paren'.s to pay the due proportion school is under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Cook, more reasonable salary; and if the tuition fees should not
which it costs to educate each pupil. It is th-s feature assisted by the valuable services of Mr. Thomas Doug- amount lo enough to meet the expenses, il is certainly
most reasonable the deficiency should be made up to him.
that has always commended the school to our judgment, lass.
Punahou School. This school was established and is We believe it will be, should the subject be properly
as becoming and right. Would that a good public and
common school might be established in every village sustained by the funds of the A. B. C. K. Missions. It managed.
In addition to the above mentioned schools, Mis. John
throughout the world. Such institutions arc the glory is designed for the education of the children of the Misa day, as well as boarding stone is boarding a few children, who daily recicve in
of Amerien, aud many countries of Europe. When good sionaries. It is partially
common and public schools are established, then let there school. Children whose parents reside upon the other struction from her. We would in this connection remark,
hoard at the in- that a few weeks since, Mr. Johnstone closed his school,
be as many private schools as the friends aud patrons of Islands, or at the out-stations on Oahu,
education choose to establish. Whatever other schools stitution. The department of instruction is chiefly under but may at some future period, resume his labors in a
tor instruction in English are established in Honolulu, the direction of the Rev. Mr. Dole, while the domestic department in which he has so long, faithfully and ncr
upon Mr. and Mrs. Rice, and Miss Smith. sevenngly labored. The rising generation of the wnite
wi say, maintain the Oahu Charily School." lis past affairs devolve
history augnrs well for the future, and its present useful- The attendance at the school varies from 26 to 40 schol- and half-caste children of foreigners in Honolulu are mors
new cannot be dispensed with. A very clever writer in ars. By a special vote of the Missionaries at their last indebted to Mr. and Mrs. Johnstone, than lo any other
the Polynesian ofDecember 6th, in giving aa account of General Meeting, parents resident at the Islands, who persons. It has been work 100, that required zeal, pathe late examination, expresses his surprise and regret have formerly been connected with the Mission, are priv- tience nnd love.
at the little interest which for « few years past, has been ileged to send their children lo the school, provided they
Notwithstanding all these 44 schools are now in active
fell in our community in the welfare of this institution." pay a reasonable tuition fee, which is now 810 per quarter operation, furnishing the invaluable means ofinstruction
to hundreds of onr youth of every condition and rank,
He adds, We are at a loss to account for it, when we for each pupil.
Mrt. (rummer's School.—This is ■ private school, yet no peison acquainted with the facts can say thai there
look back upon the past, and call to mind the energy and
which
is one too many. When the matter shall be more thor•arm interest manifested at its commencement by sonic which has been in operation scarcely one year, but
ofthe old residents." We are able partially to sympa- has acquired a very good reputation. It is designed lor oughly investigated, a census of the children and youtb
thize with the writer of the foregoing remarks; but there the instruction of young Misses in reading, writing, gram- correctly taken, and the necessity of providing the means
subject which occasions still mar, arithmetic and geography ; also plain sewing and of education duly weighed, we believe il will appear that
is another feature of the
mind.
Is it not lamentable that ornamental needlework in its various forms.". (See Pol- more schools are needed. We here conclude oar remarks
oui
in
surprise
greater
of
relation
for the present, but at some future time shall endenvor
parents, and who possess ynesian,Feb. 21, 1846.)
who
sustniu
the
any
the means, should not be willingand cordially willing too, Terms for Reading, needlework, 4c., 88 per quarter. to offer some in addition, showing Ihe duty of the foreign
community evincing a greater interest in the promotion
S
Reading alone,
to bear their full proportion in sustaining a school where
their children not only may be, but are educated. Is it The school averages in daily attendance 20 pupils.— of education. Next in importance to religions iastrustheir
not true, that some patronize the school by scndi»g
Mrs. G. certainly merits much praise for her zeal and lion, we place that of a good common school education
children to receive its advantages, but who are negligent perseverance.
,
proportion necesrebTatIanldreeopynudc,independent,
in paying over to the Treasurer the due
Mr. Stidolph'i School.—This is a private school reany
parent
sends
his
is to inpoor t ourselves by oar own exertions.—
sary for supporting the school. If
established for half caste children. Terms, SO
cently
.hild to that school, and does not (il able) p»y »t least cents per week for each scholar. This school may be [Portst.
the
past year
The school during
'I'■•■nm community
taught hy Mr. Hindi, whose services have given certainly guilty of a
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of the Americans, and from 12 to 20 Californians
were killed and vcounded- While the Californians
cere still skirmishing, an Indian belonging to the
W.illi Walla tribe ohcied his services to come into
ysf them ■• men delighting to abuse and torment those ductive island, some 300 miles to the southward of Tahiti,
Monteioy, and giie Col. Fremont notice ofthe danSjader their command. Very violent language is employ- has requested that the French would assume the Protect- gerous situation the horses were in; these same
They
of
his
dominions.
have
sailm
orate
done
and
made
so,
es] to set forth their diabolical character. No
lion-cs being his sole dependence for his southern
need send us any such communications, for we shall never that island a penal settlement for Tahiiian prisoners, expedition. It was finally agreed that he should
company he was
publish them ; not because we have no sympathy for ■ some 20 or 30 having already I ecn banished therefor come, and soon after he left hisforemost
one drove
pursued by fixe Californians; the
stamen, or would lint rejoice to witness an improvement life.
a lance at the Indian, who in parrying it received il
Europeans.—
No
mission
service
is
now
for
performed
Wtheir condition, physical, social, moial and religious.—
through his hand, when he immediately grasped hi*
We do not doubt that many masters and officers overstep The chapel is closed. To complete the sad picture, the tomahawk with the other hand, and split the felthe line of good discipline and authority, but let the ques- expenses of living have now become enormously high. low'6head open from the crown to the mouth; he
tionbe but to seamen, "Do you not sometimes give just Pork is 16 cts. per lb.; beef the same; fowls, St. ducks hud scarcely time to clear hinisclfof this man, when
was attacked by the other four, but ho had tho
occasion lor vevere treatment ?" must not the reply be, 2to 83 each. Three heads of taro, an English shilling. he
good fortune by his bravery to disengago himself by
." We do?
Only a few days since, the master of an Bread-fruit, rarely seen. Fish weighing 1 lb., 50 cents killing two more of the same parly, when the other
American whaler shipped some Bor 10 men in this port. each. "In fact, if something is not done some way or two"ran away. He then lode on us far as his horse
He advanced them from 15 to 820 each. After being at other to settle matters, we shall all have to leave, for no was able carry him, nnd then dismounted and travsea a few days, the ship was compelled to put back for nlace is endurable where there is no money and a little elled the rest ofthe load on foot, a distance of about
15 miles, and arrived here about 9 o'clock in Ihe
repairs, when no less than seven of those men ran away. food, and that dreadfully dear."
morning. Capt. Fremont immediately mounted with
The Captain of course lost all the money advanced, and
vessels
recently captured by about 350 men, nnd marched for San Juan. The
Among the Mexican
besides was obliged to ship more men. From what we
the U. S. vessels of war, we noticed the name of one party engaged with the CaliforaiaOS were 65 in numcan learn, there is wrong on both sides. Let masters and
Malek Adhel." It appears that she was taken by ihe ber, but one half of these had to look out for the
officers treat their men well, and ordinarily it will ensure "
horses, while the remainder fought and drove off
sloop of war Warren, Hull, commander, at Mazatlan
the enemy, which ultimately they succeeded in dogood i onducl on the part of seamen. Let seamen faithhas
previously been quite noted. Unless we
fully discharge iheir duties, and ordinarily their masters This vessel
ing.
are much mistaken, she was originally built for a yacht,
aad officers will be satisfied. This is true generally
Col. Kearney is expected in California every day,
by a rich gentleman in either Salem or New York. Her with one thousand mounted men fiom Santa Fc,
speaking, although on both sides there may be found
original cost was rising 850,000. Subsequently she was San Diego is agnin in possession of the Americans,
some flagrant exceptions.
bought hy a Spanish mercantile house in New York.— and in charge of Lieut. Minor, who is fortifying the
When she sailed from the U. S. her destination was un- harbor; he has seventy men with him. Commodore
Temperance.—At the meeting held on Wednesday
known. Some supposed her a "slaver," and others thought Stockton is still wniting for the land forces under
evening lost, s report was made by the Committee, con- her a "pirate craft." She was once siezed on suspicion, command of Colonel Fremont. All the horses and
sisting of Messrs. Robertson, Jasperand Wright, respect- tUt no sufficient proof being produced, she was suffered cattle to the southward of San Lewis Obispo, have
ing the propriety of forming a new Society in Honolulu. lo go. At a later period, we have heard of her this side been driven offby the natives, consequently it is
for the Commodore to act without the
Mr. Robertson, in Ihe first place, presented a pledge, Cape Horn. Only a lew weeks since she was reported impossible
co-operation of Colonel Fremont.
were
requested lo sign who were in favor of to hove been filled 'out ns a Mexican privateer. Her
which all
The Californians are committing many depredaorganizing s new Society. Fifteen signatures were very present character is now fully known ; she is a tender be- tions: it
appears they do not at all take into consoon annexed. He then read the proposed Constitution. longing to the U. S. squadron on the Californian
coast. sideration that it is their own country nnd friend*
~H was then moved to defer its adoption until the Wedthat they arc ruining, but are acting just the same
as though they were in an enemy's country, and
usday evening of the current week. Present appearan- CALIFORNIA
CORRESPONDENCE. plunder was the order ofthe day.
ces are encouraging for a new and efficient organization.
Monterey, November 20, 1846.
According to the best accounts we have, there
It is pleasant to hear one and another remark, ,; Let us
arc now about eleven hundred men under arms on
of the Friend :
try." There is mighty influence iv that little word tbv, To the Editor
Ihe
following I communicate lo you jthe part ofthe Californians, though it is doubtful
Sir,—In
we were goingto remark, of Saxon origin, but according
sonic outlines ofthe present state of California. Mr. who is acting as commander in chief, as Flores is
to Websier, il is derived from the Danish or Swedish.— George Hastings arrived at this town on the 15th 'supposed to be now a prisoner by them, or has left
Tiy, whoever accomplished anything noble, grand, or inst. from the Pueblo dc San Jose, with a company them; there is some reason to believe tho former is
praiseworthy without trying. No great moral enterprise of 73 men, and upwards of 100 horses, to join Col the case. The party under Manuel Castro are still
was ever successfully advanced without effort, sometimes Fremont in his expedition to the south. The U. S. 1hovering about Monterey, probably with the intenleag, difficult, and persevering effort. Come, all good frigate Savannah landed 30 men the same day, by tion of making an nliempt on the town. Nine of
of reinforcing Lieut. Maddox. Col. Fremont them were seen yesterday, about 8 miles outside
teetotallers, let us make "a long pull, a strong pull, and s way
has now about 350 men, and about 500 horses, though
town, and one about a mile out. This morning,
pull altogether."
most of these last are in a sorry condition; some of one of them chased two boys into the town, and
them die daily, being literally starved to death.
then ran off. Tho Pueblo dc San J ise, and all part*
The whole country is now in a most pitiable state, to the northardofit appear to be reconciled to the
Tahiti.—The recent intelligence from Tahiti is cerboth Americans and Californians
gathered change of Government, very few people of any detainly of a most distressing character. Foi the following into their possession all the horses having
they could find scription having joined the revolutionary party—
particulars we are principally indebted to a private letter in the country. There is not a farm in the whole perhaps not over five or six fr.im any of the towns
recently received per "Currency Lass," under date of country at the present moment, that car. boas* of a above mentioned.
horse or saddle, unless they have been previously seOct. Ssth, Papiete.
Col. Fremont is now completely equipped with
creted in some place which has escaped the strict arms, ammunition, artillery, &c. &c, and there
We are as far from peace now as ever, but the seat
i*
searches of both parties. The want of these horses not tho least doubt, from his well known energy,
of war is farther off, as the French have taken possession and saddles will be a death blow to many of
the the good discipline he maintain?, his patriotism and
efPapenooand Banavia, and have forced the natives farmers in this country; in short, troubles, disasters
the bravery of himself and his officers and men, that
into the fastnesses in ihe mountains, and allow no inter- and difficulties are daily increasing. A party of Cal- many in the field will never return to their homes,
oourse with them. They have cut down all the bread ifornians, —from 150 to 200 men—under ihe com- though at the same time we have every reason to
fruit trees in Pupenoo and Bunavia, and the surrounding mand of Manuel Castro, who was formerly prefect hope and believe from the well known humanity of
of this district, are united on the Salinas plain, this gentleman, that blood will
not be spilt by his
country, in hopes ofstarving them into submission, but about 15 miles from
this town, with the intention of authority in any case unless the emergencies of
it seem* to have made them more determined lo hold oui cutting
ciroff the horses which are on the road to this cumstances may demand it. The great
till the last."
place from the Sacramento valley. On the 15th inst. will be in bringing the Californians to a difficulty
general
Martial law is still in force. Business is nearly stng- they took prisoner Thomas O. Larkin, Esq., U. S. engagement, though many think that they will now
aaat. The Queen still refuses to acknowledge the Pro- Consul, and the next day fell in with a party of hazard a battle. We shall see.
Americans and Ihe horses they had been waiting
tectorate flag, hut Ihe <.rampus had gone down, as for.
Very respectfully, yours,
A skirmish took place about 4 p. in. and Cap•••�•»
report says, to induce her to submit. Her troubles and tains Burrows and Foster were killed on the part
Qr Some days since, we recieved a communication 1perplexities have sensibly preyed upon her spirits, and
most bitter complaints against made her look 20 years older than her real age.
.the masters and officers of some whale ships. He speaks The King of Til uai, o small, beautiful and most pro-
"from a sailor, who made
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IV ofthe Friend. The Publisher desires to return his
acknowledgements to a.l persons who have aided in its
support, by supscription, advertisements, or donations.
As he wishes to close all accounts before the commence
owing,
m*nt of another volume, any persons that SMT be
either on ihe subscription list, or for advertising, are requested to settle the same, on or before the 20lh of the
current month.
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that is, the Christian religion. If they had that, and I returned to her owner—who was ou board—by CommodereS
Stockton.
had not given them one shilling, they would he rich ; and
CT Several of the whale ships infend to visit the Isleadk J
if they had not that, and I had given them all the world, in March next. Among them Is the Edward, Janus, Magnothey would be poor."
lia, dec.
Sir John Mason, an eminent English statesman,
said on his dealh-hcd, Lo, heie have I lived to see five
princes, and have been privy councillor to four of them
I have seen the most remarkable things in foreign parts ;
and have been present at most stale transactions for 30
and have learnt this afler so ninny years'expeNaval.—H. B. M. S. Modeste is the next English years;
rience—that temperance is the best jihysician, seriousness
vessel of war that may visit Honolulu, lo remain for a
is the greatest wisdom, and a good conscience the best
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season.
estate."
H. B. M. S. Fisgard left San Francisco for Mazatlan,
Nov. 2d.
PASSENGERS.
H. B. M. S. Spy arrived at Tahiti, Oct. 12lh, and sailPit French ship (Justave, from Kauai—J. Duduit, Esq., and
on
the
Islh
for
Valparaiso.
family
ed
In theKanichameha 111. for Kauai—Mr and Mrs. J R. Yon
H. B. M. S. Grampus lefi Papicte for Raiaten, 22d l'tinier.
Mm. i'aty and two chili)renOctober, intending to touch at the other Islands on her in the CIUMt. Kahuna fur Hilu—Mr. and Mrs. H. OrMMi and
Mrs. Iluwsell niul MM, Mrssrs. J. O. Curler, li. I'liman,
and U. Iloycr. For Maui, Mr. J. Maker.
Per Hawaiian bark Don Uui\ote, IVoui Monterey—Don AntoutO Oitio, lady, five children and two .servants; Mrs. Narenime anil sou ; \V. K. P. Hartnell, Est].; Capl. John L. Viogctj
SELECT SCHOOL.
ChristonhtTRobinson; Mrs. J. Faty and daughter.
Fer Am. whaUj ship Janus, from Sau Francisco—E. GnnuM,
is respectfully informed, that
community
L. Y. (-ray, Mr. lirnwii and Mr. Uawmni.
the
subscriber
intends
opening a Select School,
l,n>s,
from
Tahiti—Mrs.
Ilooton,
P«f Itr. schooner Currency
oil Thursday, Nov. 19, for thorough instruction In
Mr. Ciij/e and son.
In ihcschr. Mary, for China—E. A. Suwcrkrop, Consul of branches constituting an English education. Th«J
Denmark.
school room will be that recently occupied by Mr.
Gordon. It is now undergoing repairs.
LATEST DATES.
Teh ms Tuition per quarter of 12 xottkt.
London.
June 4 Oregon City,
10
* Aug. U9
$12 00
Higher branches,
•
May
Paris, .----- June 4 China,
10 00
Primary,
July 1 Mazatlan.
July 1!)
New York.
Monterey.
Sept. 2u Tahiti,
Sept. 29
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An addittional charge of $1 per quarter will be
made for each pupil, to defray room rent nnd other
Child)
return
A schooner left Tahiti for Honolulu, on the 2d or
Id of October. She was lo touch at Raiatea. Some
merchant Catholic Priests were on hoard, intending to
locate themselves at Honolulu. The schooner belonged
to Mr. Tihhets, who has long resided at the Society
Islands. He was coming here with his family. The
vessel has now been out about 70 days, but it was not
known how long she was to remuin at Raiatea.
Rev. Mr. Damon:
Sir,—Allow me to correct one line of a letter, signed
Hosea Wilkins, which appeared in the last number but
one of your valuable journal. The statement was that
"he was left destitute;" it should have been, Capt. Neil
" found him destitute."
1 am sir,
Yours, 4c. &.C.,
THIS
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF HONOLULU.
terey.
he called to reprove him for it.
Am. whale ship Janus, Hammond, 14 mos., 900 whale, fin
said
the
Dominie.
San
Francisco.
drank,"
"Its very, very wrong to get
9.—French
achr. Currency Lass, 35 daye from Tahiti.
"I ken that," said the guilty person, but then I dinna
SAILED.
drink as mciklc as you do I"
November 28.—Am merchant chip Mariposa, Spauldlnf, New
"What sir ! How is that?" asked the other in surprise. York, for Manili.
I.—II. 11. M.'s achr. Karnehameha HI., for Kauai.
" Why, gin it please ye," continued the other, dinna Dec.
Dec. 2.—Hawaiian achr. Uueen Kalam.-i, for Muui and Ililo.
ye aye tak a glass 'o whiskey and water, after dinner?"
Dec. 4.—Am. whale ship lluiusville, llowe, Uoldspriug, 10
having completed repair*.
Why yes, Jemmy, lo be sure, I take a little whiskey cruise,
Dec. 10.—H. B. M.'a ship Juno, Capt. Blake, for Valpsraiao.
English achr Mary, Moran, for Chins.
after dinner, merely to aid digestion."
"An dinna ye tak a glass o' whiskey toddy every nisht,
MEMORANDA.
before ye gang to bcdf"
We
indebted to Capt. John Paly of theDon Quixote,
"Yes, lobe sure, I just lake s little toddy at night to XT are
"
"
"
it wad mak mc dead drunk (or a week ; now ye see the
only difference is, ye lime it better than I do !"
This is pretty much the view most people take ol this
■natter ;
moderate drinking clergyman may talk to his
dranken parishioner till doomsday, but he will never
nake him a sober man, *o long as he drink* himself.
[Organ.
:
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ARRIVED.
November 29.—Am whale fhip William A Elir-a, Whitfield,
Japan—noreport.
New
from
Hedlord,
JOHN WHITE, Surgeon.
December I.—Fr ship Gualave, 1 esbats, Havre, last from
Kauai.
Dec. 4.—Am. whnle ship D. Webater, Curry, Sag Harbor,
Timing it.—A minister in the Highlands of Scotland
In mm hi ihs, I3UO whale, 11UO whale thin season.
found one of his parishioners intoxicated. The next day Dec. B.—Hawaiian bark Don Uuixoie. I'aiy, 19 days fin Mon-
help me sleep!"
" Weel," continued the parishioner, " that's just fourteen glasses a week, an about sixty every month. 1 only
get paid off once a month, an then if Id tak sixty glasses,
The American bark Tasso arrived at Monterey on the 9th ef
November ; saw the U 8. ship Warren going Into San Fraaciaco, from Maiatlau; but we have not received news by her,
for want of communication.
[Frem the Californian.]
Pout or 8m F'aiNciaco—Arrived, Sept. 18, whale ship
America, Nash, 2700 bhls. 01, 25,000 lbs. bone, 21 mos.ent.
lioo this season; 18th, Am. whale ship United States, ISO*
tibia 15,01)0 lbs bone. 900 thia season, 21 mos. out ; 18th, H B.
M.'s frigate Herald, Capl. Kellel. R N.. on surveying servleasj
18th, 11. B. M.'s brig Pandora, Capt Wood, R N., same service; 24th, French corvette La Brllliante, 48 day a from Callao;
21th, French whale ship Ferdinand, of Havre; 271h, U. 8.
frigate mivuiii.mli. Capt. Mervine; 27th, brig Maria There**,
Hunt ks, from Cape St. Lucas; 27th, 11. 8. frigate Congress,
('apt. I ivingstnu, bearing the broad pennant of Com. ft. F.
Stockton; 2Blh, French transport Lion, 28 day* from Sandwich
Islnuds.
The Am. brig Ontario, Kelly, and French brig Edward Marie were at Tahiti, (Nov. 4,) the former bound to Valparaiso, x
the latter for this port.
forihe following
List of Vessels ni the Coast or CiLirortsu.—Left
at Monterey, on ihe 21st of November, 1846, the Am bark
Tnsso, Libhy, of tloslon,bound to leeward soon ; Mexican brig
Juauila, Wilson, under seizure ; French whale ship Ferdinand,
to aail soon for Oahu.
Ar 8»» Fsasjcisco—Hawaiian brig Kenni Ana, lndart,
loading with tallow, Tor Callao soon; American ahipa Vandalia,
Barnstable and bark Moscow; French transport ship Lion.
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incidental expenses.
JAMES E. WILCOX.
Honolulu, Nov, 14, 1846.
Reference—Rev. R. Armstrong, and the Seamen's Chaplain.
E. & H. GRIMES
just received, per •' Angelo," a variety
of New Goods, among which may be found
HAVE
assorted Prints, 6 do blue Drills,
6
cases
6 " brown Drills, sdo brown cottons,
3 " do Denims, Bdo Thresd,
5 " blue cottons, Hair cloth,
60 boxes window Glass, 60 kegs cut Nails, •
30 do/.. Axes, 1 cask Saucepans,
12 reams sand Paper, 60,000 iron Tack*,
1 cask Butts and Screws, Scissors, Gimblets,
Brace and Bills, door Locks, patent Balance*,
Sickles, copper Tacks, Augurs, Rules,
60 doz. butcher Knives, 20 doz. axe handle*,
10 doz Shovels, corn mills, steel Pens, Ink,
111 gross paste Blacking, 100 kegs white Load,
Scrubbing Brushes, iron Wire,
HairSeives, paint Pails, Plates and Bowie,
26 boxes honey dew Tobacco,
2 casks Salsratus, 6 do dread Apple*,
o 10 If
And a great variety of other* articles.
CABLES.—.One I 1-4 inch,
CHAIN
1 3-8 inch, ninety fathoms each, for sale by
E. & H. GRIMES.
jy 18 tf
one
PAINTS AHD OILS.
Capt Bonnet; several Americanwhale ahipa, wailing for the
news of peace between the United (states and Mexico, which
is daily expected ; the brig Maria Theresa, Fisher. Thisvassel
linseed Oil, spirits Turpentine, yellow
was taken by the 11. 8. ship Congress as a price, she being
Ochre, chrome- Green, black Paint, white
under ihe Mexican flag ; bul on ascertaining that the property
was American, she wis returned lo her owners. Russian brig Lead, Litharge, &c, etc., for sale by
Bitykal, Lieut. Rodicotr. commanding ; Hawaiian brig EupheC. BREWER fe CO.
olStf
mia. Rnasum, arrived at this port on the 3d ofNovember. The
U. 8. ships Savannah, Portsmouth and Warren, with the prise
LUMBER,
Ac.
Julian.
Patrick Henry.—This eminent American left in his schooner
AT Ban Dieoo—The 11. 8. ship Congress, Commodore ~M ~g £\ M. feet fir, spruce and hemlock Lumber;
will the following important passage ;
Stockton, the Mexican prize brig MalckAdel and the Am. ship
■ .1 \9 176,000 Shingles; 280 bbla Flow; SM
Capt. Vincent.
I have now disposed of all my properly to my family; Sterling,
At San Psobc—The Mexican brig Primavera, Barrle, which do Salmon, for aale by
thsr* is one thing more I wish I could leave them, and had been taken possession ofby ihe
American forces, but was
C. BREWEB k CO.
o 15 tf
*
"
—
BOILED
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192
THE
FRIEND.
NEW GOODS,*
DRY GOODS AND HARDWARE.
Y. BREWER & CO.,
Sale by the subscribers, a large assort- tfTcurr.ii (rtommiswiou
"MUST received per brig John Horton, and for
Jttrrcl)<int«,
ment of Goodu consisting in part of tho follow«jf ule by STARKKV, JANION & Co., an u' sortment
HONOLULU, OAHU,
olGood, consisting of cundlewick, house- ing articles, viz.;
CHARLES II It l.v i: It I
10 biles bro. cottons, 16 do. shirting Stripes, j. F. b.
paper, 16 pieces to a pittern, and bordeiingHawaiian Inland*.
Marshall, >
401)doz T. red Hdli'fs, 14 cartoons bl'k Ribbons,
cotton and ailk umbrellas, linen thread, furniFRANCIS JOHNSON,)
doz
Sailor's
caps, 80 bbxcs family Soap,
tured dimiiy, cotton braces, solar lamp wick, sewing
100
N. B.—Wanted, Government or Whalers' Bills,
8 pieces Broadcloth, I case paint Brushes,
ailk, sergo, &c, for tailors' use, cotton sewings, do
FOR
handkerchiefs, linen tick, fancy prints, brown,
white and blue cottons, 36 inch; hosiery, woollen
trowsoring, canvass, linon drills, plum and fancy
tastings, blankets, stationery, 'corks, drugs, slops,
4c, &c.
Alio,—An assortment of Hardwaro, Earthenware, etc., consisting of emery paper, glass paper,
files of various size*, patent wood screws, g. s.
Soviet chisels, c. s. chisels, gouges, drawing knives,
t.irning chisels, g. s. cut irons, c. s. do., c. s. double
Jo., mortico chisels, screw augurn, shell augurs,
o. s. brick trowels, masons' trowels, felling axes,
hatchets, chopper*, plaistercr's trowels, brace and
bitt.s, spoke shaves, squares, saw pads, bench
I black
Pla.'ies. bead planes, groves, ploughs, moving mister-, 'I'nician ogees, tuinscrows, gimlets, glue pots,
tea kettles, sauce pans and covers, stew pans do.,
binnacle lamps, round frying pans, screws, spike
nails, stovos, locks, pearl buttons, hone do., side
combs, sail needles, percussion caps, corkscrews,
■ •»* m. tea halls, hand do, shoemakers' awis, hand
lanterns, brass hat and coat hooks, castors, fish
hooks, brass jcrow*, brass hinges, stop do., flush
■felts, s'mh line, box mills, curtmn rings, coffee
mills, mixed pins, small tooth combs, iron tablespoons, hinges, jack chains, iron squares, both sides
sleol do, brass faced axle pullies, frame do., middle
butt*, square spring bolts, best Kent hammers,
chest hinges, Am. cut nails, link plough traces,
Hill's warranted anvils, vices, 3 legged pots, bake
pan* and covers, 29 crates of earthenware, coal tar,
paint oil, lamp nlack, glue, kegs paint, charts nautical instruments, telescopes, sheathing coppernailH, lead, shower baths, soap, pickles, pipes,
bricks, slates, rope, arid numerous oilier articled,
F-n 2 tf.
expressly seliciod for thin market.
.
20 bbl's long nine cigars, 3 eases white Hats, on the United States or Europe, for which inonev
500 corn Brooms, 100 sides sole Leather,
will be advanced on favorable terms.
100 kegs white Load, 3 casks sud Irons,
100 Buckets, 10 doz Swain's Panacea,
60 pit Saws, 60 cross-cut do.,
10 casks Vinegar, 10 tons iron Hoops,
StlUatclj flirtr (Cfnonornctri; jfHaftrr.
10 casks wtought Nails, 50 do. cut do.,
HONOLULU, OAHU,'
E. & H. GRIMES.
for stile an assortment of JEWELHY.
Augiint I, 1546.
WATCHES, CLOCKS, Ifc.
undersigned have this day entered into a Chronometers repaired und accurate-rates given.
copartnership at Honolulu and Lahuina, HaParticular attention paid to tine watch repairing
waiian Islands, under the linn of J. U. McCLURG
Sextant and Quadrant Glasses silvered and adjusted.
& CO.
JAMES B. McCLUBO,
ALEXANDER G. ABELL,
HENRY ChEVER.
Honolulu, Ist July, 1846.
PRUPRIETOB OF THE
E. H. BO&BJDIMJX,
THE
;
HAS
I 0 IT
HOTJSE,
MAITS
J. B. McCU'RIi aY CO.,
IM.U.KKS IN
HONOLULU, OAHU.
Ship Chandlery, Merchandise and Prods**)*]
IfAWAnSN ISLANDS,
eORHEIiIUB HO YE 11.
DIALSI IN
keep constantly on hand and for sale,'
all kinds of merchandize usually required b\ General Merchandise & HawaiiOS Product-.
whale ships and other vessels arriving at cither ol
HILO, HAWAII.
the above named ports; in Honolulu at the stand
Whale ships supplied with the best recruits on the
near the principal wharf, formerly occupied by Ladd most favorable terms in exchange for Bills of Goods
& Co.; in Lahaina, at the stand of the Consul, for- adapted to the market.
Jan. 28.—1v.
merly occupied by Milo Calkin.
BIBLES! BIBLES!
Wanted.—bills of Exchange on the United
*»* England und France, for which money v, ill
States,
Seamens' Chaplain has just received per
be advanced on the most liberal terms.
jy 4 tf.
'-Brooklyn," a supply of Bibles of various
si/es iintl binding.
WALDO A CO.
fCTP Beautiful nnd splendid gilt and embossed
for sale Provisions, Bread, Flour, cord- family bibles. Prices rnni;inrr from 50 cents to #6
age, canvass, and a general assortment ofShip or at the New York prices, of the American Bible
■OR IAtE BY J. B. McCLURd 4 CO.
Chandlery. Recruits nnd other merchandise usually | Society.
Bibles and Testaments, in various languages
lbs brown Sugar, 6,00 lbs white required by whale ships touching at this
port for sup- can*„*
also be obtained at the Chaplain's study.
ilF'fW tin., 1,000 lbs Bread,
plies.
All monies received will be appropriated to keep
»0 lbs Coffee, 100 lbs Pepper,
Storage taken at the customary rates.
of Bibles on hand.
HI gals, molassos, 800 gals, sperm Oil,
N. B. Bills ol Exchange wanted on the United ing a constant supply
Honolulu, July 1, 1846.
>bls Beans,
States, England, and France.
boxes sperm candles, DO kegs while Load,
Lahuina, March 21. 1846.
HARDWARE.
i kegs black Paint, 25 green do.,
gale linseed Oil, 100 do. apt Turpentine,
Copper, copper Nails, boat do.
I. H.WRIGHT,
cut do, window Weights, iron Rivits, steel
ps Russian canvass,
&
GLAZIER,
has
lately
received
coils Russian and Manila cordage,
[pointod crow Bars, round, square and flat Iron,
and offers for sale,
sheet Lead, sad Irons, iron Ware, &c, &c, for
case* China Silks and Shawls,
3000
lbs. White Lead ; 300 do Venetian Red,
cases Tea—Gunpowder, Imperial, &c,
sale by
C. BREWER Si CO.
260
assorted
Green
do
Paints;
600
Whiting,
o 15
"
00 lbs Russian Iron, 6 bis bright Varnish,
tf
100 guls. Linsoed Oil ; Prussian Blue ;
Guayaquil Hats, 10,000 Spanish cigars,
»•
Turpentine
Spt's.
90
Terra
dc
;
Sienne,
FOR
JOS American cigars.
SALE.
10
it 15, 1846.
" Copal Varnish ; Yellow Ochre,
and light Canvas, do do Duck, seine
Spanish Brown; lamp Black,in kegs and papers,
Twine, hemp Cordage, assorted Blocks, ships
Chrome Yellow ; Gold and Silver Leaf,
Spars, &c, &c.
NEW GOODS.
Paint, sash and tar Brushes ; Gum copal,
Also—lso bbls American Beef, for sale by
Sand Paper, pumice stone, window Glass,
Cases American, English and French Prints,
o 15 tr
C. BREWER &CO
Putty, &c. &c.
30 hales brown drills, SO do do Shirting,
"■!
*
•,� House, Sign, Coach, Ship and Ornamental
eases indigo blue Drills; 8 do 4-4 do do,
NEW GOODS.
Painting executed with neatness and despatch.
do Sheeting, 6do 4-4 do do,
" 6-4
Flannels, do Broadcloths, do white MtisTickings, 2 bales Osnahurga,
my 23
tf.
SjjJUPER
sl? lins, lace cambric, crimson Damask, do and
satin Jeans, sdo blue Drills,
J AMF.S ROBINSON A CO.
2dq twilled Stripes,
green merinos; Hoisery, white and mixed; linen and
"•' Lnngcloths,
cotton Threads, Ido Tk. red Cotton,
made arrangements to kill part of their kid Glove*; twilled stripe Shirts; silk, cotton and
silk choppa Htlkfs, 4do fancy ctn. do,
superior stock of cattle, respectfully inform gingham Cravats; linen cambric Handkerchiefs, for
" Furnitures,
C. BREWER & CO. •
1 bale 3-4 linen Duck,
captains of vessels and the public generally, that sala by
" 8-4 do Damask,
tf
they can be supplied with the very best BEEF at the o 15
"•' bleached linen Sheeting, 38 in.,
nsual rates, under the direction of Mr. George RiseFOR SALE.
S-4 do do Dowlas, 10 dx. airiped Shirts, ly, a clean and experienced butcher.
" brown
cotton 1-2 Hose,
G. R., on hia part, respectfully begs to state that
the study of the Seamen's Chaplain, Vols
" palm leaf
Hats, &c, for aale by
II and 111 of the Friend, neatly bound. Vol
othing shall be wanting to give perfect satisfaction.
:f"
Honolulu, Jan. 24.- ly.
C 3r."WER k CO.
I of t!'o Hawaiian Cascade,
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