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sMJONOLULU, QatgMU, H. 1.. AUGUST 12, 1847.
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tbe desired change. No comjfll
good influences on land will relet
serve the sailor at sea. Those
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SONG OF THE STREAM.
Vot the Friend. must follow him around the world. They
When, nature waa drooping and dying from thirst.
must be within his reach and by his side on
Wants of Seamen.
Forth fipom the mountain a fountain burst,
his own element. They must be Drought to
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And it sent out a stream so pelKseid and bright,
bear
him in hje cabin and on tuck;
Thatit gladdened the heart and refreshed the tight.
Seamen peed a good library on board ship. at theupon
helm or aloft4 kn the " lookout" or in
mental as well as bodily wants. pursuit of the whale. Nor will any amount
It leaped down the moantain aide, flowed round the hill, They have
They have not only the bone and sinew of of physical reform accomplish the object.
Now, foamed a cascade, then a murmuring rill,
other men, they have, also, in proportion to If all we have advocated, and much more
And it gave such a charm to the famishing forth,
their cultivation, the same intellectual pow- should be done for seamen, and a fair underThat it seemed like a being of heavenly birth.
ers and the same capacity of mental eleva- standing, good,-government, wholesome fare,
tion and enjoyment. They must be taught and suitable accommodations should be seNot content to go silent and speechless aloof,
It gave voice to its murmurs, and broke forth in song,
as other men, and the same iomortance at- cured to him, he would indeed feel the imThough the verses were rude, all the language waa true, taches to the proper culture oftheir minds pulse and exhibit a change. But if not folAnd ai I understood it, I'll give it to you.
as is plead so wisely and successfully for the--11 lowed by other and higher reforms the sailor
merchants, farmers, mechanics and day-la- would, in the most important respects, reg"Mn
I was born in the mountain 'mid fair shady bosmts,
borers of their native land. The sphere of the same. These changes in his payaical
"When
dwell the sweet songsters, and spring the bright
1their influence is wider than that of the mass condition would be necessary to the successBut I'll hie me away to the plain belew,
[flowers ; of
laboring landsmen, and, for evil, that in- ful introduction of higher and better, and inSpreading life, joy and beauty, wherever I go.
fluence has hitherto been much greater and dispensable concomitants to completereform.
more lasting. It has entered every port and But they would civilize only, they could not
I will furnish my banks Tgfth a carpet of green,
penetrated far into the interior of every em- essentially enlighten the mind. Certainly
Nothing withered or dry where I flow shall be seen,
But flowers fresh and fair shaUjpring up by my side,
pire. Tn'e wings of commerce have encir- they could not renew the heart. And c
cled the edrth, and every where carried timately are the needed reforms linkc
Whose fragrance so sweet, arian diffuse far and wide.
their physical and moral contamination. gether, that an advance beyond and above,
I will water the roots of the stately tree,
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are to vast multitudes in every clime, is necessary to the performance eve
They
Each leaf shall be nourished and fed by me,
the representatives of. the nation under physical improvement.
Civilization unsusWhile gracefully o'er me the willow shall bend,
whose flag they sail. Entitled to their coun- tained by intelligence and religion, will exAnd embrace with affection its ever true friend.
try's protection wherever they may roam, haust its own energies, and relapse into an
they may, by ignorance, indiscretion or per- indolent and sordid repose, and if not resusI will visit all dwellings the high and the low,
verseness, cost more treasure and blood than citated, die. The reforms we have been
To man I'm a friend let who will be his he,
the life services of all their numerous class urging at the hands of masters and owners,
I wjll not, like the wine cup, steal beauty and wealth,
could ever redeem. Hence they have a if not followed by the better deportment
But will add to his wisdom, his virtue aud health.
moral and national importance far beyond corresponding elevation of character, inTo each lad and each lass, that shall venture to sip,
their individual worth. They are, in a sense, creased intelligence, and rational enjoyment
I'll give bloom to each cheek and a smile to each lip,
the speaking trumpets and travelling preach- of their men, would only confirm tin
And I'll cause peace to reign 'tween the husband and wife,
era of the world. Their own characters and their false reasoning and remand the half deNot like wine, gin and brandy'risted envy «Jd strife."
deeds have often been the darkest message livered captive to his prisons. It is therethey have conveyed, and the best exemplifi- fore as necessery to advance as it was to
Thai sang the cool stream as it glided along,—
cation of the necessity of useful knowledge come up to oar present position. We have
May " Oahu Fountain" re-echo the song,
And sand forth pure streams, spreading gladness around, and sound religious instruction. New. Eng- entered the enemy's territory and have taken
land gospel and New England rum have a few fortresses, but complete victory must
Till on this isle of the ocean no drunjjriad is foundfrieghted the same ship. The inconsistency be gained at the gate of the capital
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THE BIBLE.
and contradiction caught quickly 1 ihe eye the very heart of the country. Our
Most wondrous Book! bright candle of the Lord!
and stung deeply the neart of good men. like the objects of our war
Star of eternity! the only star
But how few have discovered and mourned '■carnal." Our colors are v,
By which tho bark of man could navigate
over the same as exhibited in the band of terms
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of peace, like our badge 0
The sea of life, and gain the coast of bliss
praying missionaries in the cabin, and the knowledge and godliness. Iv cou
Seeurelyi only star whicasfeo on Time,
profane nnd licentious crew of the forecas- the reader, I propone in this n
And on its dark sod troubled billows still,
tle: intelligence and ignorance—prayer and to urge the first term of the t
As generation, drifting swiftly by,
cursing—the hymn and the ribald song—the best practical mean
Succeeded generation, threw a ray
sabbath and Ait day of lewd merriment— among seamen, and insist on
Of Heaven's own light, and to the hills of God,
and Hell going together to the con- ed to their wants. Kurt
Heaven
sternal
The
hills, pointed the sinner's eye.
version of the world ! The day will come in navigation, to those v.
By prophets, seers, and priests, and sacred bards,
when the union will be severed, and the the master or mate, and
Evangelists, apostles, men inspired,
shame blotted out. But it will not be till to those ignor
And by the Holy Ghost anointed, sat
more is done for the sailor. Sermons on disposed,
Apart and consecrated to declare
shore will not do it. Prayer alone on shore
To earth Jhe counsels of the Eternal One—
will not do it. Nor will seamen's chapels
Tlus Book, this Veriest, this sublimest Book
Was sent.
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gaining knowledge, makes the resort to there as they passed it; the knowledge hena46tlrsOronld make men above an honorable
books more necessary. Nor should the frag- had acquired would create self-respect andI employment or reipeeiful and proper subordiments of time at the sailor's command be a thirst for more. In connection with histo- nouosw Owners, and masters too, wculd ulwasted on troth. He should not be able to ry, books on natural science Sfoild of course timittsßM find such expenditure ol time and
put hiabutd upon an unworthy book. The furnish ample amusement sssar valuable in- means Tor the inlerett of all. While, then,
epaofj maid occupy on the shelf, or in the struction. And these may be obtained in so much is done on land to increase knowlt heart, had better be empty. Com- every dress and with every illustration and edge, and every town and village association,
•eil, mglcei and fictitious writings, should, embellishment to suit the progress, style, and school district has its library, let a genas a general rule, be kept from his perusal. age and language of the reader." Enter- erous portion of the leaves of this great Tree
Exceptions should be rare and made with taining conversation, or simple narrative, or of liJloV' scattered over tin- broad and pcounwonted prudence. The first tends, in the pictorial illustration, or the graver atvle of!••l.-dlclsn.
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sailor's mind, to exceasjge and empty joviali- scientific research and discussion take the
ty. The second raiseiPfn his adventurous reader on through the various fields of usespirit a careless boldness, and has sometimes ful knowledge, so various are the styles by
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lim up to treachery and blood. The which are pleased the equally various tastes J
|C7*Tbe following Viliabe to departed
latter cites an uneasy curiosity or unhap- of the reader.
py dis iftent, and often ends in desertion, Books of travels, of voyages, of explora- .worth has been plrtced at our disposal, and
and consequent exposure and disgrace. Bet- tion and discovery, should be found within the many of our readers will doubtless agree
ter, if exceptions to entire exclusion of such sailor's reach. They contribute to an inter- 'with us in the
opinion that it crmes from a
works from the ship's library, be never al- esting branch of knowledge, giving not only
lowed. The influence of such works on the life sketches of the actual state of the world, most unexpected source. Wa-can assure'
little informed, and the immature in princi- but revealing the progress of mankind, and our readers -that from long acquaintance
ple, istnlways questionable. Beside " truth the resources and wonders on the surface 'with th» writer, we have the fullest confiw stranger than fiction," and sobriety better and in the bowels of the earth. Such knowl- dence tin
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sincerity and truthfulness of his
then mirth, and the foul and bloody deeds of edge would be interesting to the sailor as he
reckless men had better remain in the dark ploughs the deep, or touches here and there statements. This moral portraiture of the
book of the judge for future reference in the in his voyage round tbe globe.
character of _oAe Hawaimn female, induces
But, above all, religious books should meet the'belief that the aex is not sd destitute of
trials oflike criminals, than to be transcribed,
and thus the " firebrands arrows and death" ithe sailor on every shelf ofhis library. And
llish passions let loose on their fiendish it Is matter of rejoicing that while religious virtue and piety ns mm might be led to suparson, murder, mutiny and trea- instruction is most needed by this class of pose'who hears only the broad assertions of
men,"it is at the same time conveyed tor 1many. Our sympathies are strong in favor
and licentious works should ofcourse us iq all the variety and attractiveness that' of the pi ople among whom we dwell, having
sgrace a respectable library. No iinvite the taste and secure the attention ofi
wise owner would ever put such combusti- imankind to others and less important branch- for years been witness to the ameliorating inbles in contact with a sailor's magazine. Bet- es of education. Doctrine, history, biogra- fluence of the christian religion upon their
tor for scourge him to excessive toil and fet- |phy, devotion and practical duty are taught, civil, social, domestic and religious condition.
ter him a slave, than thus liberate him on irelated, illustrated and enforced in every While there is much remaining to be acthe broad road to ruin. Mercy might rescue istyle from, the utmost simplicity to the height
yet a great and beneficial work
him in ignorance and in slavery, but in infi- iof dignity and sublimity. A suitable num- complished,
delity and the house of death, infinite love 1ber and variety of these should tempt the has been achieved. Because the picture
could save neither him, nor yet the murderer isailor's eye and reach the sailor's heart.— may present dark shades, they would have
still darker find the picture more hideof his soul. Who would write, or print, or This is but an imperfect sketch of-an appro- been
had not the miad fays ol the sun ofrightsell, of scatter the leaves of such a Unas, |priate library for seamen. Good judgment, ous
whose deadly influence would collect from with a desire to benefit intellectually and eousness 9 en diffused abroad. Upon the
the North and South and East and West, imorally this neglected class of men, could Very same principle that some atsert the
and from the ocean's depth and the ship's Ihardly foil of making a proper inviting se- work of nu sions a failure at the Sandwich
ao many and such swift witnesses of lection! Common school books should not be Islands, and other once heathen countries,
overlooked. A judicious "selection of peri- it might be prMN tnat rue religion waa a
books of history are peculiarly appro- iodicals would not be out ofplace. And first stranger to fssssjjpople of Old, or New Engto the library we propose. And the of all the Bible should be there; it should be land. Their reasoning proves too much, and
»n might be made with particular re- Ihis own. It needs hardly to be added, that ]hence fails lo establish the point at issue.
The statement of a few single facta being of
ie countries lying in the track of ithese books should be for all; nor yet that a
the voyage This circumstance would give ireasonable measure of time should be al- more importance, in the elucidation cf this
additional
its to the beat written history 1lowed for reading.
With these, facilities' the subject, than the puMkation of whole sheets
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cease that seamen of vague assertions, we here conclude our
of enr
tbe other- complaint
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wise indifferent sail >r to peruse its pages. Ihave no tost* for reading, or a taste only for remarks, leaving oar readers to drew their
He will fort at home an a foreign shore if his 1books of a vile or unprofitable character.-— own inferences:
Honohjmt, July 10, 1847.
mesßiry has chronicled any of the events''There has been but little chance for the culMeted with tbe race who people it. It tivation of a better. It would have been a Dear Sir,—You wished me to pen a few
be an Introduction to (ho intelligent and 'miracle, if with all their physical wants and..facts illustrating the character of my wife,
t will do en—l scarcely know how to
r to them abuses, they should, even with the best op-j
itionsl peculiarities, 'portunities have found any other. Nor need,.begin. If I give ber story in full, it would
rredge
wealth, their religious and the proper use of this means ofimprovement be tiresome to c stranger—should I but
on,
Orifhehadno
'interfere with the ship's duties. It shooed henumerate nor good qualities, it would be
not and would not. And it would be a libel I but ao many barren words, producing no bctopirfortnr.
alone told tbe land was'on
1 human improvement to suppose that suchjiiter results than if spoken en another occa■-
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sion, and no satifaction to me. I will be asi silly word or action to escape from her. She
aoT4hL
tJfeuly ahaina.
detested gewgaws and finery, and would Mr. Editor,—Noticing ia your P«per of
briefas I consistently can.
I became.accidently acquainted wkh her■ never consent to my getting for her more1 the 16th ult., a communication from Lahaina
in the early part of 13!3, when she *uls but than what decency or necessity required.
with the description of the temperance dinner
a little girl. (She was born June IT, 1335.)11 I will relate a circumstance which I now on the 6th ult., I mould wish to modify and
In an attempt at conversation with her, shei recollect, that will show the cast ofher mind correct a few statements therein,
gave me to understand that she was a mem- 'mere than any thing else I can say: Shortly sation arose in a beer shop some tj i preber of the church. With my then very im- after the birth of her child, I tried to per- vious to the dinner between seme it nates of
perfect knowledge of the native language, suade her to wear jewelry, telling her I waa the hospital and other residents, daring
and prejudged opinion of this peopkmm sup- proud of her, and would purchase such as which the bint waa thrown out that some libthat but a desecrated garmenlfin-over she wished, and that she had well earned eral person might make them a present of
iniquity, but she very soon convinced- me them. She replied that God had sent her a beer for the dinner, at which intimation the
that she was not to be trifled with, and with jewel that pleased her more than all the mea proprietor of the house kindly offered them
a tone of voice and expression of counte- lapuwale I could purchase for her. This re- a barrel if they would accept it. No answer
nance I shall uj>t s ion forget. I have ever ply reminded me of Cornelia, the mother of was returned, but upon applying to the Govrespected such professions sinca. Our ac- the Gracchii, and I told her the story. Her ernor for permission to have the dinner, perquaintance continued for three years, when esteem and admiration for her was unbound- mission was also asked to have beer upon the
we were married; through this period I never ed, and I could get no, rest till I had told her occasion, and being expressly prohibited, the
saw or heard aught to spot her character. In much ofthe noble minded matrons of Rome. answer waa returned to the donor ofthe
truth her conduit, considering the circum- Such was the vein of her mind—she loved beer, that it was not acceptable, and thus
stances of her birth, breeding and poverty,] conversation if the topic was a noble one, if] you will perceive that something otherwise
led me to consider her a prodigy of goodness not, she listened to it with little patience. She than strict principles prevented the use ofthe
and virtue. This secured my esteem, and loved her people as a nation,- and ever de- intoxicating beverage, and I greatly fear
what is often the case, when for the other' plored their condition. She looked back that the slur endeavored to be conveyed in
sex—my love—hence our marriage, Which I. with peculiar horror upon the degradation of your former communication, will not have its
Iher ancestors, and forever wondered that the full effect.
have never for one moment regretted.
Since, like a husband, I have known every! present generation did not more generally] I submit this to you, respectfully asking
secret of her heart, and a better one it seems take advantage ofthe terms now offered
pure impartially and justice, and sincerely
impossible to be. She ever made me secret- them. She could never excuse any one for] hope that those who on the 6th advocated
ly ashamed of my own, and wonder, as.l do licentiousness or wickedness of any kind on the principles of total abstinence, will for the
now, that a human one could be so single. the plea.of ignorance; her reason wan a sim- future make principle and practice agree,
and pure. Religion, or a sense of her rela-' ple and forcible one, viz: There was no Ha- 1and be conscious that the eyes of some of
tion to her Maker, aa taught in the scrip- jwaiian but that had had the same advantages their fellow-residents in Lahaina am too
tures, was the predominant feeling of her' of edncation with her, and that she always widely open to. be blinded. EQUITY.
heart. This / know, for never a day passed knew better. I remember many instances of]
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while we lived together, without some une- her praying and weeping in secret whenever
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confirmed it; she never boasted of her piety, found out that praying did pot displease me,'
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far from it; she always felt as if she was un- she rather sought me in those moments.
What a misfortune! Nothing suits. It it
worthy. This -religious consistency told Her mother tells me a characteristic inci- too hot, or too cold; too wet, or too dry.—
wonderfully noon me; from admiring it alone, dent of her. A few days before her death, Neighbor A. is all wrong. Neighbor B.
they all gathered around her sister, who was looks angry. Neighbor C. don't speak.—
I came to love it and sincerely desire it.
This quality, coupled with great natural, very sick, and was not expected to live; Tho milk-man brings chalk mixture. The
endowments, acquired for her that ascenden- while asking one Another what they should j butcher cheats. The servants steal. The
cy over me, and all of us, which she Justly do, she sat silent for a while, when a flood market is miserable. Ihe store-bill is enordeserved; in fact, she got to be the Acad, and,.of tears' rained from her eyes, she said, " let) mous. The house rent is too much, and evher advice was sought in every thing of im- us remember God in this our affliction, and' ery thing too dear. At breakfast, the coffee
portance, and we always f&ought ourselves, he will not forget us."
is burnt; at dinner, the soup is cold; at supI was absent at the time of her illness an per the tea is weak. These are minor troubettered when we folio weWit, she was always right. In abilities from circumstances death, and know no more than what I am bles. The whole world is topey turvy.—
alone, I was her superior, but in moral in- told. Her mother tells me that she gat The governments, thereligions, tbe cus oms,
tegrity and all that was good, she was immeas- ered to her all her beauties in death, an the politics of the earth are all wrong,
urably above me. Nothing could persuade! died without a struggle. If such is the deal erjr thing and every body displease
her into evil, she wajeJirm as a rock. Her of a christian I can easily believe she met even God's ways are not equal."
To be
unqualified exemptionV from all bad habits with no other. Her loss to me isirrepairable " out with one's self," what a calamity
so prevalent among this people, was truly Though our aojoUrn together was one con- makes one out with every body els
every
remarkable. She never used tobacco, nor, tinued sunshine, and never a discordant word thing looks green, and why ? simply because
gave her consent to its use in her house. In] between us—though I can have bo other the man hooks through green specks. Speak
fact, she persuaded me from it as she did. than the happiest hopes for her future, yet I to such a person, a;
from all other vicious and idle habits which a feel as if I could never still this anguish of ed and adapt your language to his v ims,
single and careless man is so apt to contract. my heart; the sun and the world shine and you may be sure to be eitherbitten MsssssawaV
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Never thought of rum—she never went to smile no more for me. I only know that edJ at.
If your language
suit not it *will bo
the street to see people passs on any day—'God's will has been done and that this afflic- equally potent Wi
'pear, as denever romped or went to festivals, except a tion has made me a wiser end better mam. scribed by Milton.
Out with one's self."
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affectionately,
very few religious ones, (school celebrations,
Hearer, ponder well
<kc.) I never heard her chaunt or chatter
meaning, study its philosophy, and you will
n intense with henspeople—l never knew a
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for all onr toil and trouble. I find the cra- hovah appear, when viewed from an emiter thus described in the 4th volume of the nence, like the summit of Haleakala, in a
U. S. Exploring Expedition, 264th page: cleaHaVy. I wandered along the crater's
HONOLULU, AUGUST 12, 1817.
Tbe crater of Haleakala, if so it may be brink, alternately looking downward into its
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called, is a deep gorge, open at the north jfleTy depths and outward upon the immense
» Jotraiui..—" June 26th, 1847. iand east, forming a kind of elbow. The ocean of clouds that effectually concealed
Start-fad this morning at 6 o'clock, from tbe Ibottom of it, as ascertained by the barome- from my view the mountains of West Maui.
Rev. Mr. Green's station, Makawao. Oar tor,
1 was 2,788 feet below the summit peak, WhiMfeus gratifying the soul with scenery,
• path led through fields of fennel, which 2,093 below the wall. Although its sides vast and sublime, I chanced to espythesfraggrows wild and in the most rank luxuriance, iare steep, yet a descent is practicable at al- ment of an old newspaper, which proved to
I cotiad not bat contrast the abundance ofimost any part of it. The inside of the cra- be a number of the Episcopal Recorder,
this hei , With the stinted growth of the Iter was entirely bare ofvegetation, and from published in Philadelphia- Tbe date I could
s it is reared in the flower gardens of:its bottom arose some large hills of scoria not learn, bat to my surprise, I found the
States. After riding about two and sand; some ofthe latter are of an ochre- scrap contained sentiments and remarks not
c had passed the woody region. Dur- red color at the summit, with small craters unfitting the spot whither the winds had
remainder of our ascent only a few ; in the center. All bore the appearance of\ driven it. The following is a quotation.—
wild grass, with an occasional shrub, volcanic action; but the natives have no tra" He who hath measured the waters in the
be seen. Our guide in several in- dition of an eruption. It was said, how- hollow of bis hand, and meeted out heaven
with a span, and comprehended the dust of
pointed to shrubs, saying tabu, and ever, in former times the dread goddess the earth in a measure,
and weighed the
we learned that such were sandal-wood.— ]Pele had her habitation here, but was driven mountains in scales, and hills in a balance.
The ascent was extremely tiresome, although out by the sea, and then took up her abode He with whom tbe nations are as a drop of
the bucket, and are counted as the small dust
tbe roughness of the way did not compel us on Hawaii, where she has ever since re- of
the balance, who ' taketh up the isles as
to dismount from our horses. Eke we reach- mained. Can this legend refer to a time a very little thing;'
for whom ' Lebanon is
ed the summit, the clouds were at our feet, when the volcanoes ofMaui were in activity. not sufficient to burn, nor the beasts
thereof
andwe looked down upon them! The broad Of the* origin ofthe name Mauna Haleakala, sufficient for a burnt offering;' He has given
side of the mountain was spread out before or house of the sun, I could not obtain any them to me. And what have I given in return? The fragments of my feelings and
us, every where strewed with lava-rocks, jinformation. Some of the residents thought the mere shreds of the joyous days and
while above us was the clear blue sky, and it might be derived from the sun rising from peaceful nights He has bestowed on me."
the sun, whose rays would hare been meet over it to the people of West Maui, which
Never was I more favorably situated to
scorching bad we not been favored with a it does at some seasons of the year." The appreciate the beauty, force and sublimity,
fresh trade-breeze. At 10 o'clock we reach- gentlemen ofthe Exploring Expedition made of such language, paraphrased] from that
ed the cave, about two miles from the sum- the highest peak, 10,200 feet above the sea, most sublime of old Hebrew Poets, Isaiah.
mit, where we partook of refreshment. Vis- or a few feet fees'than two miles. The limit; I was standing upon one mountain more than
itors often spend tbe night at this spot. It
line of wood is 6,500 feet. The crater is at 10,000 feet high, at a distance of more than
certainly did not hold out many attractions, least 8 or 10 miles in diameter, and 5 fromi SO miles, I could see the summits of Manna
have good reasons for believing it al- the center to
either opening. This spacious i Kea and Mauna Loa, vicing in height with
ready possessed tenants that woald sharply area contains something like 15 craters of the Andes of South America and the I lame
contend for occupancy with any way-faring no inconsiderable dimensions, varying fromi lek of Central Asia. The prophet and poet,
and luckless wight, who might find himself 200 to 600 feet high.
Isaiah, represents the Almighty as weighing
there benighted. Their praises have recentAs I sat upon the brink of this most stu- the mountains in scales and the hills in. a
«en celebrated in doggerel rhyme and pendous of nature's work, glancing an eye i balance. Far away stretched the broad PaMtees recommended to His Majesty, into its profound depths, from whence im- ■ cific, "majestical, inimitable, vast," yet Je■ron our shores:—
mense quantities of lava must have issued | hovah meosureth the ■ken in the hollow of
ps that wont prove skittish,
forth,
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hoar,
But will opt Inn
both French sod British,
or extending my vision across' thei his hand. " The isles," what are they, and
And raiss tba nation, both head, nscfc and swoalder,
channel, separating Hawaii and Maui, upon i how disposed of? Them, He " taketh up as
Above all the nation* thai bully and scold her,
tstt S bill at bead-omajtSTsbe at once got through,
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the snow-capped summit of Mauna Kea and fa very little thing.'-' But how doth Israel's
enroll • Grind Army, as other King* do;
But with ihis issjii istsauisj, to enlist if they please,
Manna Loa, lost in the clouds, these wordsi God view the nations? They " are as a
Insistil of kanakas, these veteran Rest."
Faia*D, Nov. IH4C. of the Psalmist were most forcibly brought; drop ofthe bucket, and are counted as the
other hour's toilsome riding, along al to my mind, " What is man, that thou artI small dust of the balance. "
rigasg path, brought us to the rim of tbei mindful of him? and the son cf man that It is with good reason that the critics
enormous crater. The first good view of the> thou vishest him." It made me feel man'si regard Isaiah as among the most, if not the
immense cavity, many miles in diameter, andI insignificance, although styled
Lord ofcre- ■ most sublime of either uninspired or inspired
"
offeet
us
ation."
tkeusaads
deep, richly rewarded i
Mighty indeed do the works of Je- 'poets. It might, with propriety and triith, be
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said of him as it was said of a poet of mod- I never witnessed so numerous' a gathering, ology, 460 p. The Sandwich Islands, have
| where such perfect order, propriety and reg- the honor ofcontaining the largest active, as
ern times:
He—
ularity were maintained. "There seemed to well as the largest extinct crater on the earth.
Soared nntrodden heights, and seenWrJ at home
"
be
angels bashful look.
[| a place for every man and every man was No active volcanoe on the globe will com" Where
He, from above descending, stooped to touch
" Tbe
in his.place." The following summary of pare in size, with Kilauea, on Hawaii, while
" loftiest thought."
the
various dishes served up for the occa- Haleakala, on East Maui, is larger than any
We -commenced our descent about half
sion
will show that the tables must have other extinct crater. It has been estimated
past 12 o'clock, and safely reached the misgroaned
under the weight of the viands:— that every century 2,090 eruptionstake place
sion station at 5 r. m., having beer/absent
483 large calabashes of pdi, 603 in different parts ofthe globe, or an average
271
hogs',
We
had travelled between
just 12 hours.
chickens, 3 oxen, 3 barrels salt pork, 3 of bread, of 20 every year. According to recent in26 and 30 miles, and on a«count a of the
3,135 salt fish, 1,830fresh do., 13 1-3 barrels
roughness of the road were compelled to luau and cabbage, 4 do. onions, 18 bunches ban- telligence, Hecla, in Iceland, is remarkably
walk our horses nearly the entire distance. annas; 55 piue apples, 10 barrels potatoes, 55 active, and has been for- several months.—
Weary and exhausted, we were thrice-glad ducks, 83 Turkeys, 3,345 cocoanuts, 4,000 heads The Danish Government has sent scientific
men to make observation upon Se erupto be kindly welcomed by our missionary of kalo, 180 squid, Grapes and other etcetera,
tions.
to
friends. Thus 1ended a day's excursion ex- sufficient feast 13,000 people.
cessively fatiguing, but we hope in the end We must not fail to notice one circumTo such of our readers as are interit may prove invigorating to both body and stance which was something new for this ested in the improvement of seamen, we requarter of the globe. " A coach and four"
mind."
was a new feature in the procession of a Poly- commend a thorough perusal of the article
The Royal party rode in the in the present number upon the " wants" of
Fourth Anniversary of the nesian chieftain.
carriage originally presented by Queen Vic- seamen. The importance of furnishing useRestoration.
to
sister Queen, Pomare, but which ful reading to seamen, is but partially appreThe 31st of July, appears t6 have become toria her
the latter, in her poverty, was obliged to dis- ciated by the community. As a means of
a national holvday among the Hawaiians.
pose of by sale. We very much doubt doing them good, it will certainly rank next
So for from discouraging its annual observto the preaching of the gospel and Sailor's
ance, we think it should be rather encour- whether any King ever rode through the
attentive observation, weare
streets of the capital of his kingdom, when
aged. A proper recognition of the day will
posed to give it the first place.—
greater order and decorutn reigned.- To .the
foster a spirit of patriotism. The late annidliary, it is an agent of great powtriumph of Temperance principles among
versary appears to have been partly festive the
ieu will not be likely to derive benand foreigners, must be atHawaiians
and partly religious. It was so intended.— tributed much
iither a preached gospel, or good
.of the
order that was
All classes of our population were invited to every wrier* apparent good
houses, if while at sea they have
throughouUhe day.
a picnic at His Majesty's summer residence
i, or a species worse than none.—
In the evening. His Majesty,' chiefs, forin Nuuanu Valley. Notwithstanding the unmen are inclined to read Works of
propitious state of the weather, great num- eign officers of governnrentv many of the
nore
will read history, while not a
bers resorted thither, besides pedestrians, residents, and numbers ofthe native populaschool books. The ceils
alementary
tion assembled for religious service at the
several thousands on horse back. Says the
are
books
rapily
increasing.
Polynesian, " one man hired to count them, King's Chapel: A discourse was preached
ionation,
we
annually
disposnative
and
afterwards
in
repeated in English,
commenced early in the day and made out
ndred
books,
spelling
among
sea*
the
Rev.
by
Mc Armstrong. The singing
3,600, going up and 4,600 down—another was
a are often asked why an edttmj-ff
The sermon ofthe Mr. Armgood.
1,637following the King, and 362 straggling.
es of the Friend is
His account was only for part of the day.— strong has already been published in the coliption
list numbers only a few hunumns of the Government Organ. We hope
The Governor's computation is 3,000, beanswer
ir
is, that we d'MtthjfHtfH
it
be
sides those that come from Koolau." Suffice will read.
)ur limited means, to
it to say. probably a larger company has not Facts
for every sailor visiting
about Volcanoes.—They are genbeen assembled for rijßy years.
idwich Islands. To meet
erally found near the sea or some repositoOur limits will not allow a detailed ac- ry of water. "Some stand alone,
upon our stock of books and pecalled cencount of the animating scenes. of the day.
for seamen, we would invite tbe
tral volcanoes, like Hecla, yEtna, and VisuA multitude seemed much interested in the viue, others form a chain, or line, like the
the cause to forward such books
spear-exercise and other Hawaiian sports. volcanoes of South America, or Alutean Isations, as they may be willing to
A sumptuous entertainment was spread for lands.
j
*
There are about 200 active, and
by donation. We assure them
foreigners, while the Hawaiians were served, ]many thousand extinct craters upon the
all most gladly scatter them abroad
in a style, that reflected great credit upon globe.
eons by whom they will be mini
" By far the greatest number of acHis Majesty, the Governor, Paki, John li, (tive volcanoes are found in the Pacific and
looks," "Travels," "Voyage
and others who were directly or indirectly ]Indian oceans, or on the shores of continents
s," as well as religions btflßßi
concerned. We can truly remark, that we \
y solicited.
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THE
FRIE N D.
Temveeancs in the Sandwich Islands.—
Rev. Mr. Coan, Missionary ofthe American
Board, in a recent letter, writes:
of sailors who visit Hilo,
" Thebenumber
(where
resides,) is annually increasing;
ant the temperance has made such progress
in this port, that sailors search in vain to obtain the maddening poison here, and we have,
therefore,'been very quiet, notwithstanding
[From the Polyneaian of Aug. 7.]
ult. They come as missionaries to the
Chinese. There have also recently arrived Operations at Vera Cruz.—The American
three or four Protestant missionaries from forces landed under cover of the squadron on
the 9ta» of March. On the 23d, the batteries
v
Germany.
being completed and the town thoroughly investDied at Serampore, on the sth of March ed, Gen.
Scott summoned it to surrender, offerthe widow of the late Dr. Marsbman, at the ing favorable
terms. Gen. Morales replied that
of
and
advanced age
seventy;
forty-seven he should defend it whilst he had a single solyears resident in India. Dr. M. was one of dier left. A destructive fire was immediately
the first missionaries to India."
opened and continued during the night from 34
the thousands who have thronged our shores The
for April and May con- mortars and 30 Paixbaus, beside the artillery.—
Repository
during the past year. One midshipman from tain a detailed account of the late troubles The town was destroyed in several parts and
set on fire, and by aY Mexican account, 600 of
an English man-of-war, feeling a little afraid
to speak the word rum,' went from shop to between theEnglish and Chinese. It appears the inhabitants and 300 of the garrison killed or
wounded before Gen. Morales consented ca'
shop among our traders,
inquiring, ' Do you that the Governor of Hongkong, without no- pitulate. The American loss was some 16tomen,
keep any thing here?' 'What thing?' asks tifying the Chinese authorities, ordered the including Midshipman Shubrick, from the Rarithe grocer; ' any thing to distract the brainY naval commander to spike all the cannon tan, who was serving at one of the shore, batteries under the charge of Capt. Aulick. On the
On being answered, No,' the poor fellow
went off; sadly disappointed, and cursing the along the river between Hongkong und Can- 37th the following terms were allowed by Geo.
The entire garrison to be prisoners of
pert, by calling it a ' wretched dry place,' ton. His Excellency proceeded to Canton Scott.
released on parole not to serve again until
&.c, notwithstanding our abundant rains and accompanied by 3 Steamers. The naval war,
exchanged. The officers to preserve tSeir side
our sparkling cold water."
commander reports that more than 890 large arms and personal effects—the forts and castla
What an example of burning shame to
to be delivered over to the IT. S. troops, with all
such Bostonians as are sending their rum to cannon were spiked without opposition.— their materiel, &.c.—private property to be reSeveral demands were then made upon the spected. Qn the 2tfth these conditions were
heathen countries!
Mr. Coan notices the conduct of the offi- Chinese authorities, such as free access to complied with, and Gen. Scott, wishing to give
cers in command of several ships-of-war, visit the city of Canton, more land for stores, the defenders ofVera Cruz a proof of his esfor the unfortunate courage they displayed
English and American, which were at Hilo site for a church and burying ground. These teem
in its defence, granted that one general, 4 chiefs,
last year, in terms of commendation.
8 officers and 16 soldiers, drawn by lot, should
Brother Sleeper of the " Boston Mercan- were, partially acceded to. In two years be freed from their oaths not to serve again
is to be opened to British subjects. against the U. S. All the Mexican generals
tile Journal," thinks that " such Bostonians Cantonexcitement existed
offered thelot to be first drawn to
Much
among the Chinese. spontaneously
as are sending their rum to heathen counGen. Morales. On the 39th 10,000 American
A strong opposition exists among the Engmarched for the interior ; 2,000 occupied
tries," are setting "an example of burning lish against the late movements of the Gov- troops
the city and 1,000the castle.
shame!" He expresses our opinion exactly. ernor. Opposition papers denounce him in During the Beige of 80 hours, ISO pieces of ar T
tillery of all kinds fired upon the town, keeping
We hope a better spirit is pervading the the most violent manner.
The
end
is
not
constantly six bombs in the air. The marksman"
mercantile community. Recently we Heard yet."
ship was said to be wonderfully exact. One
bomb followed another directly into the object
of one Boston merchant, who, as he stood
aimed a/ ; 4000 bombs fell upon the town, beupon the wharf and saw the brig E. loose
Theattention ofParents and Teachers: sides a much larger number of balls. The castle was surrendered because it was indefensible
her sails, and " fill away" on her long voy- isrespectfully called to the selection of Hymns after
the capture of Vera Cruz,
the Mexican
to
our
shores, remarked, " if I knew just published, for the use of children. Al- account states. They report —so
age
their force in the
she had a cask of spirits on board, I would though the sale must necessarily be quite town nt 3,500. During a norther which prevailed at the time 15 American merchant vessels
order her back and take it from her hold." limited, yet it is hoped a sufficient amount were
lost.
This man expressed our mind exactly.
may be realised to cover the actual cost of
and pay for those copies which LIST OF OFFICERS ATTACHED TO U. S. CYANE.
publication
Recent intelligence from China.—By may be gratuitously distributed. See adver- Capt. Dupont,
E. Vanderhorst, M.,
the arrival of the Bark Don Quixote, and tisement.
R. L. Tilgham, 1st Lt.,
Hill Crabb,
G. W. Harrison, 2d
A. Allemand,
, Brig Argo, intelligence has been received
"
"
E. Higgins,
8d
E. Sheppard,
"
China, up to about the first of June.—
"
4th
A. McCroe,
R. F. Lewis,
" Hunter,
"
Donations.
C. D. Maxwell, Surg\,
Sailmaker,
dag has yet been heard respecting the
Price,
R.
M.
Purser,
Dodd,
Carpenter,
FOR CHAPLAINCY
missing Brig " Wm. Neilson." We copy
T. McLanahan, P. M.,
Douglass, Gunner,
Collins, Boatswain,
the'following from the Chinese Resitory, for Mr. Mitchell, Bk. "Columtbia," $2 00
A Friend,
2 03
May:—
England,—Parliament has declared the ports of
4 50
Gillett,
French
the
(a
sovereign,)
Mr.
frigate
war,
Two
of
ships
"
England
open to the importation of grain free of
and
corvette
the
Victorieuse, arrived
Gloire
FOR THE FRIEND
duty, suspended the navigation laws, and propoaed
in the Chinese waters about the end of last
$10 00 a redaction of dutiea on sugar. The misery among
month, from Cochinchina, where for sundry U. S. S. " Warren,"
insults they destroyed a part of the king's Capt. Duncan, Bk. Columbia,
3 50 the poor continues unabated. The rich classes have
navy. We have not space here for the deA Friend,
2 00 opened subscriptions, and deprive themselves of the
superfluities of life. The Queen haa addressed a
tails.
By the Howqua, from N. V., the Rev. "Washington Nautical Temperletter to all the English clergy, praying them to open
ance Society," en board U. S.
Messrs Lord, Carpenter, and Wardner, with
subscriptions for the Irish and Scotch sufferers,
their wives, arrived at Hongkong on the 23th
S. Cyaae,
10 00 large aums had already been collected.
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�THE
PASSENGERS.
Par Anjo. from China, Messrs. T. Cummins and J Robinson.
Par Don (I'lliole, from China, T. SlulUlwr, hVq.
In Iks Eveline, for rUn FraacUco, Mr.. Goodwin, Mem.
Clark, Jewell and Frauknin.
119
FRIEND.
STEPHEN H. WILLIAMS
RS for sale the following list ofMer-
THE
tailed to the
fol-
low ing fact* :
Ist. That on the 24th of November, A. D. 1841,
the King and Premier of the
Island*,
signed a contract, without any proper or valuable
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
consideration, by which Peter A. bvinsmade, William Hoopei,or their assigns, were showed to locate
PORT OF HONOLULU.
unimproved and unoccupied land* fir certain purpose*, until the 24th November, 1848, which right
ARRIVED.
Aef Y. •■ B. Cyaue, Uu|innl, from Maiallar vii llilo.
of location, was, on the 18th September, 1842, ex*—
B.—Chilean
Ami
Brif Argo, Jurn»lch,64 da\a from China.
tended without further consideration lo the 24th of
Aug:. B.—Hawaiian lark Don Uaixuir, Llndaey, 6b da) a from
November, 1845.
China
A'uj. B.—Hawaiian Schr. Kekaunnohl.Treadway, fromPell's
2d. That when there vet remained tivo years and
I.lajKl with seal oil and akina.
six months of the term for such locatit n, said Brinea 11. c i».
made, Ladd and Hooper, by their dv y empowered
Ane. t—Ham. Bark Hamburg, Tirnnan to rrular.
4—En. I ark Helena, Thornlon, for Mazailau
Attorney, P. A Brinsmade, sold and I ransferred all
Auf. ».-»m Brig; Eve'ine, Cnmlwin, for San Francisco.
their rights under said contract lo the Belgian ComAn*. >.—Am. llaik 1 oulon. Croahy, for Oregon.
pany of Colonization, and by a contra ;t executed it
Brussels, on the 17th of May, A. D. 1)43,with the!
Just Published.
Company, divested themselves of (hi right te lofor children, selected from Dr.
cale ana enjoy such lands.
Wans and others. This is a small book of
3d. That the Belgian Compiny not (having loetted or demanded the right of locating such lands,
to meet the wants of the numerous
children speaking the English language on the Isfrom the 17th of M ly, 1843, to the 24th of Novemlands. Application has often been made to the SeaDRY GOODS.
ber, 1845, the time for inch location haa completely
men's Chaplain Tor a book of hymns suitable for
received per Montreal, from Boston, elapsed, and the said two contract* have become
poiti by their own term*.
children to commit to memory. I) is hoped this coland for sale by tiie subscribeis :
lection will be found In answer
4th. Tint said contract of 1841, in! accordance
purpose. Many
15
Cases Prints, assorted patterns, Balzarines,
of them are selected from
Watt's Divine and Lawns, 10 m 4 Linen Sheeting, 4x4 fine Linen,
with the established custom of these Islands, havMoral Songs," which have obtained an unrivalled
ing bern made in duplicate, one being, left in the
Marseilles Quilts, to, II snd 12x4,
popularity in England and America.
hands of each party thereto, and each duplicate
Damaak Table Cloths, 8, 12 and 16m 4,
Price $ 1,00 per dozen—l2 1-2 cents single copy.
Consisting of an English and Hawaiian version,
Napkins, Jileached and Brown Sheetings,
augl2lf.
duly signed and sealed, it has cmno to th> knowledge
Brown Drillings, Denims, Gambrnons,
nf the undersigned, that Ladd & Co., notwithstandSheetings, Methuen Duck, do. Ticking,
NOTICE.
ing they have sold and delivered the Engliah version
DERSONS in Honolulu who have borrowed 5 Dozen Ladies' Kid Gloves, Open work Lace do, of
said contract to the Belgian Com pan i of ColoniGenis. Lisle Gloves,
books
belonging
lo
tiie
Seaman's
are
Chaplain,
•*•
zation, have lately assigned the Haweian veiaion
Ladies' blenched und unbleached Hose,
requested to return them as soon as convenient.
of laid contract to other parties for p irposes unChildren's Bleached and Mixed
do.,
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aug!2 If.
known to said King and Governmept.
Gilt Uuttona, Colored Agate do.. Pencil Lead*,
Chinese Repository.
Therefore, know all men, that in case any person
Razor Strops, Wafers, Hooks and Eyes,
or
persons shall hereafter pretend lo claitn or asesrt
desirous of becoming subLinen Thread, Playing Cards, &c, &c.
scribers forthe Chinese Repository, can do so by my29 if.
EVERETT fc CO. any right under (either of those void contracts by
reaßOn of purchase, transfur or assignment, such
applying to Ihe Seamen's Chaplain.
R. Ml) \ <fc YON PFIBTER
person or persons will meet the just and legal oppoSubscription price, 93,00 per annum.
of the Hawaiian Government.
eugl2tf.
MFFER for sale on reasonable terms, for sition
And be it further known to all men, that whoever
\J
barter
or
bills
of
on
the
U.
cash,
exchange
States,
BUSH, MAKEE A CO,
shall purchase (aid contracts, will purchsse them at
England and France, the
arjicles :
DBALCaS IN
his or their own peril, and be deemed to have parBeef,
loaf
biscuit,
molasses,
codec,
pork,
Chandlery
Merchandise,
sugar,
Ship
and General
chased a nullity.
Tea, rice, tobacco, segars, Epsom salts.
LAHAINA, MAUI
Done by order of the Kirn; and Government of the
Ships supplied with recruits at the lowesl market prices. Vinegar, assorted pickles, in bottles, pepper,
Hawaiian Islands', at the Department af Finance, in
Money advanced on reasonable lerma for Bills of
meats and fish, sperm candles.
Preserved
Honolulu. Oabu, Hawaiian Island*, this 21a day ef
Xi hanye on the United Stales and Europe.
White and brown so ip, sweet oil, linseed oil,
May, 1847.
Spirits turpentine, black paint, whit* lead.
COPARTNERSHIP.
Green paint, verdigris, double and single block*,
subscribers have this day formed a Russia
Minister of Finance and Attorney for the Ring's
and English canvas, twine,-cordage.
Government.
Cn-psrtnership under the name of BUSH, Earthen ware, gins* ware, file*, copper tacks,
my 221'
MAKEE & CO., for the purpose of transaciini; a Cut and wro't naiU. knives and forks,
JUST PUBLISHED I
tumblers.
general Ship Chandlery una Commission businese at Log lines, signal halyards, lanterns, stationery,
OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLabaina, Maui.
Manila hats, slop clothing, camp Ovens,
LANDS, embracing their Antiquities, MytholALFRED W. BUSH.
And a general assortment of Ship Chandlery.
ogy, Legends, Discovery by European* is the sixMAKEE.
JAMES
ntv22
If.
J. A. ANTHON.
teenth century, re-discovery by Cook, w«lb their
NOTICE.
tf
Lahaina, July 1. 1847.
Civil, Religious snd Political Hislery from the ear
liest
traditionary period In the preaoal lieae By
& CO. would inform their friends
CO-PARTITE «|ftHIP NOTICE.
and the public that they have established them- JAMES JACKSON JARVES. Third Jetties.—
present term
Co-partnership of selves in business at Oahu in connexion with their For sale at this Office. Price, (1,00 fat paper,
the subscribers being about In expire by limita- house at Maui, snd will keep constantly on hand al $1,25 in sheep.
tion, all persons having demands againat the linn |both places. Beef, Pork, Bread, Flour, Canvas,
ALSO—
■re requeued to present the same for settlement, iCordage,
and a general assortment of merchandise A few copies of the second edition, with Steel Ea
and those indebted are requested to call and settle usually required by Whaler* touching at thaw graving* snd Map*. Price, % 1,50.
before the 31st August next, on which diy the firm ]Island* for recruit*.
Scene* and Scenery in the Sandwich Island*, Meal
C. BREWER & CO.
will be dissolved.
Money advanced on liberal terms for Bill* Engravings, handsomely bound in cloth. Price.
IC3*
If.
julylT.
of Exchange on the United State*. Franca and
1.80.
maatt
K.igland.
my« 2tf.
NOTICE.
EVERETT «V CO.,
rpHE subscriber being about to leave for
A Boston made PIANO FORTE
J. the United States, requests all persons having IMPORTERS, will keep constantly on hand
nearly new. ofsuperior tone as»s*x»ieh.
any damn againat him to present the same for set- 1 an assortment of English, French and Amen, an
Ussbeea feau a year ia ase, sad tiaedjo
tlement.
JAS. F. U. MARSHALL IGOODS, suitable for Oregon, California and ibese •old low. Apply to
july!7.
If. IIslands, which will be seld at lew price*. myO if | junotf.
JAS. F. B. MARSHALL.
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HYMNS
iiee remaining from the cargo of ship
ml," from Boaton:
6 cases two bine Merrimack prints,
1 do blue cottons, 48 packs Bruisgm's sail cloth,
1 bale heavy Raven's duck, 6 do. common do.,
1 hale Flems for pantaloons, 1 bale Russia diaper,
170 do. sewing twine, 20 bales new Russia oakum,
1 case of brushes aas't., 300 do sole leather int.,
75 barrels Haxall flour superior,
10 do. Hope Mills. 5000 do Carolina Rice sup.,
75 barrels mess beef, 76 do. prime pork,
70 whole and 70 half boxes brown soap,
40 casks Sicily Maderia v.inc.
40 baskets champagne, 24 cases claret,
14 do. muscat, 12 do. olive oil,
3 platform scales, 1,000, 1,200 and 1,700 lbs ,
1 case sheet iron bake pans, 13 crates crockery,
90 ooxes ass't. window glass, 12 cans linseed oil,
800 lbs. window weights, 48 groce tea apoona,
200 pieces paper hangings,
An assortment of stationery,
Paints, hardware, and groceries.
jnly9 tf.
CAVEAT.
public attention is
Hawaiian
JUST
rlint
"
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PERSONS
-
THE
THE
akhe
followinf
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WALDO
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BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY
OREGON TERRITORY.
The
' and
OF or vessel shall
friud.
pay all
o. BBBwaa
costs of such viaw report,
,
&Y. 00,
judgment, tad be taxed and allowed on a fair
AN ACT t*> prevent Desertion, and for the> copy thereof, certified by suid judge, but if the com- [ General Commfßfllon jarref-anta,
recovery of deserting or absconding Sea- • plaint of the said crew shall appear upon the taidI
HONOLULU, OAHU,
Charles Bacwxa, )
report and judgment to have boon without founda- '
J.
F. B. MaasiiAM. ■ Hawaiian Islamss.
-41. Be it enacted by the House of Representatives-1 tion, then the laid maater or captain, or the owner
Fbamojs Johnson, j
of Oregon Territory, That when it shall be made or consignee of such ship or vessel, shall deduct tbe Wanted—Government
or Whaler's Bills on the United
to appear to any Justice of tho Peace, by tho affi- cost ana reasonable damages for the detention (lo
Slates, England or France, for which money will
davit of say person, that any person has desertedi be ascertained by said Judge) out ofthe wages comadvanced on the most favorable terms.
be
or absconded from the service ofany matter or cap- ing due to the said complaing mato and seamen or
tain of a vessel claiming the services of such de- mariners.
EVERETT &. CO,
§7. It shall be the duty of the Territorial Seserting or absconding person, upon contract or agreement mr.de and entered into, either in this or a for- cretary to cause a copy of tbit Act to be published Auction ani Commission IHtTcljatits,
A P EV
eign country, the said Justice ofthe Peace tball im- in the Oregon Spectator, and-the Sandwich Islands
HONOLULU, OAHU, H. I.
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mediately issue hit warrant for the apprehension off papers, as soon as practicable.
tucb deserting or absconding person, and cause the) §8. This Act to take effect and be in force fromi r"r Money advanced, on favorable terms for Bills of
Exchange on the United States, England and France.
accused lo be brought before him, or tome otherr and after its passage.
Justice of tbe Peace of tbe county in which the!
Attest,
A. L. Lovijoy, Speaker.
E. H. BOARDUAV,
original writ issued.
N. Huaaa, Clerk,
having the warrant, or any otherr Approved, Oregon City, 14th Dec., 1846.
EOattlj anlr Cljronomrtfr Jttafcer,
f2. Tbe officer
person who may be duly authorized to serve saidI m2S tf.
GEO. ABERNETHY.
HONOLULU, OAHU, H. 1.,
warrant, stay arrest said accused deserting or aborFEas bob jai.e an assortment or
sconding person in any county in this Territory, and1
GEORGe*; RISELY,
Watches, Jewelry nnd Fancy Goods,
bring him forthwith before the Justice of the. Peace>
AND GENERAL Clocks,
who issued tbe warrat, or some other Justice'of the tssjsjttjsssJnf BUTCHER
Sextant and Quadrant Glasses silvered and ad lasted.
leave
most
SALESMAN,
MEAT
begs
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Chronometers repaired nnd accurate rates given.
Peace of the tame county.
to inform tlio residents
Parlicujsr attention paid to watch repairing.
I S." Upon the trial of the case, if it shall ap- •ttamaSmttnan respectfully
and shipmasters general- 1
of
Honolulu
pear that the matter or captain of taid vessel is en- ly, that be has taken the stand ownedRODRIGUEZ
Mr.
VIDA & YON" PFISTER,
by
titled to the further services of said deserting or abDEALERS IN
sconding person, it shall be tbe duty of the Justice French, and lately occupied by Messrs. Robinson 1
Co., where he is determined to sell none but the SHir
of the Peace, or the court trying the tame, to cause1 &
CHANDLERY AND PROVISIONS,
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best
of
and
that
cleanliness
and
meat,
by
trusts
j
said deserting or absconding person to be delivered
HONOLULU, OAHU, H. I.
attention to hit business he may merit a abare
up to the matter or captain of taid vessel, and all softrict
public patronage.
Ships supplied with recruits at the lowest market price,
costs than be adjudged against said deserting or abfor
Caßh
or Hills on the United States or Europe.
R. trusts nothing shall be wanting on his part[
sconding person, and a certificate of the aame shall to G.
to those whom he may have the
give
satisfaction
said
bo delivered to the
master or captain, who honor to serve.
A. P. EVERETT,
shall thereupon pay the aame.
and Corned Beef cured in a
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Ox
N.
Tongues
B.
who
shall
entice
a
teaman to
$4. Any person
manner.
my22 ly.
HONOLULU, OAHU, H. I.
leave bit ship, or who shall knowingly harbor, se- superior
(Office at the Counting: Room ofEverett &. Co.)
crete, employ, or in anywise assist a deserting or
BREAD BAKERY!
absconding seaman, shall, upon conviction thereof,
3. H. "WILLIAMS,
be fined any turn not exceeding five hundred, nor fTVHE undersigned would inform the inhablass than 25 dollars for each offence ; and all fines-1 X itanta of Honolulu, that he has removed to the General eomtnfsflfon ittci-eijant,
collected undqr the provisions of this Act, shall be 1 premises next to tho place formerly known as Mr.GraHONOLULU, OAHU, H. I.
paid into tho county treasury, and be recoveredI tier's Hotel, and Mr. Vincent's lumber yard. He
either by indictment or action of debt, in the name1 would likewise take this opportvnity of returning
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thankt to his numerous customers for the liberal
of the county.
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i6. That every ship master or captain, on tbe1 patronage he has received since commencing the General Merchandise & Hawaiian Produce,
HILO, HAWAII.
desertion of any of his crew, shall be bound in the 1 above business; and would further inform them that
penal stun of filly dollars, to give immediate infor- ■he can now supply them with fresh Bread, both Whaleships supplied with Recruits on favorable terms, in
mation ofthe tame to the proper authority.
morning and evening. Also a large quantity of exchange for Bills or Goods adapted to tbe market.
§6. That if tbe mate or first officer under the1 American and Chilean flour for sale in quantities to
captain or matter, and a majority of tbe crew of any■ tnit purchasers.
vessel or ship lying in any port of Oregon Territory, None but the best flour in market will either be
shall discover that said ship or vessel is too leaky, sold or baked at this establishment.
or otherwise unfit in her crew, body, tackle, apparel,
A Semi -monthly Journal,
*»*Terms cash.—No credit given.
furniture, provisions, or stores, to proceed to sea,
my Itf
J. BOWDEN. Devoted to Tcn.prraa.ce, Seamen, Marine
such
unfitness
to
be
inquired into,
and shall require
and General Intelligence.
tbe master or captain shall, upon tbe request of the
NOTICE.
PUBLISHED AND EDITED IT
mate, (or other officer,) and such majority, forthJAMES ROBINSON & CO. SAMUEL C. DAMON, SEAMEN'S
CHAPLAIN.
with apply to the presiding Judge of the county
opened theirnew Butcher Shop
having
TERMS.
court, ejther in term time or vacation, and thereon the new wharf opposite the Cus- One copy per annum,
$2,10
upon, said Judge is hereby authorized and required
tom House, respectfully inform their Two copies,
4,00
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to issue bit precept, directed to three persons, the
■mer customers; that tbey will be able Three
6,00
affairs
that
can
be
"
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in
procurskilful
maritime
',
to supply them with the best BEEF the islands af- Five
7,00
ed, requiring them to repair on board such vessel or ford, at the usual prices.
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my22 ly. Ten "
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examine the same in respect to tbe defects or Insufficiencies complained of, and to make
R. VIDA cV YON PFISTER,
ADVEaTIItstENTS.
report to tbe taid Judge in writing under their hands,
keep constantly on hand a general One tqnare,2 insertions, 8/1,50 andso cents fqr evor tho hands of two of them, whether in any, or in
assortment of Ship Chandlery, Provisions, &c.
ery additional insertion. One half square or less,
what respect, the taid thin or vestal it unfit to pro2 insertions, $1,00 and to cents for every addiceed to sea, and what addition of men, provisions or usually required for whale ships touching at this
tional insertion. For yearly advertising, please
stores, or what repairs or alterations, in the body, port for recruits; and will supply them at the low.
for cath or Bills of Exchange on
to tho Publisher.
apply
tackle, or apparel will be necessary, and upon such eat market pricet
report the taid Judge shall adjudge and determine the United Statet, England and France. my 22 tf
Subscriptions and donations for tbe Friend receivand endorse on the said report nit judgment, whethed at tbe Study of the Seamen's Chaplain, or by tho
SUGAR AND MOLASSES.
er the taid ship or vestal it fit to proceed to tea or
following Agents;— Mr. E. H. Boardman, Honolulu,
not, and tbe matter or captain, and crew, shall in 1rPHE subscriber is constantly making, and Rev."Cochran Forbes, Lahaina; Rev. Tifus Coan,
all thugs conform td the taid judgment. If thoI 1 hat on band, a superior quality of molasses and Hilo; and the American Missionaries throughout the
oSansSSasV of Has mate and majority of said cxew,, brown sugar, for tale cheap for cash or approved,1 Islands.
sJjtMsttseaM report and judgment, be deemed justt credit. Apply to
WM. A. McLANE, or to
a.•..« »r»i. .<
CHARLES E. HITCHCOCK, PRINTER.
>l Jtf4fcowoo,Maui,lB4«. J. T. GOWER.
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