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HONOLULU, SEPTEMBER 1, 1848.
Vol. 6.]
65
FTHE RIEND.
[No. 9
armies in Mexico. The Whig candidatesi party first taking possession have been drivare for President, Gen. Z. Taylor, (' Rough en out, and every thing there appears in
and
Ready,') and for Vice President, Mil- confusion.
HONOLULU, SEPTEMBER 1, 1818.
lard Filinore of New York. The Election The United States volunteers were expectForeSiugomnarN
yf ews.
for Presidential Electors is to be held on the ed to withdraw from La Paz and San Jose,
Prosperity of the United Stales Electro Tel- same day in November, throughout the Un- (Lower California, during the month of August. The Naval force had been withdrawn
egraph—Presidential Candidates Peace ion.
Guymas.
from
between United Slates and Mi x n. MexiOn the 29th of May the President sent to
The
Ohio, 84, and Congress, 50, and
can JVeics, iyc, Sec.
Congress a memorial from the Legislature
Dale
of war, with store sljips Erie and
sloop
[By a Correspondent.!
of Oregon praying for the aid and protection
The U. S. Ship Independence, bearing the of
would remain at La Paz till
Southampton,
&c, and strongly urging
broad pendant of Commodore W. B. Shu- immediate action thereon. From the tenor about the 15th of August. Tho Warren
brick, left La Paz July Kith and Mazatlan of its reception, I think it probable that the sloop of war was expected to join the squadJuly 23d. She brings news from the United Government would send without delay, a suf- ron there.
States to the 12th of June, and from Europe ficient force to Oregon. Mr. Polk declined A fine steamer of 1500 tons lias commento tho 20th of May. The few papers obtain- becoming a candidate for re-election. Mr. ced running between New York and New
ed at Mazatlan arc not at my disposal, but I Clay was willing to have become the candi- Orleans. She made the first trip from city
to city, leaving New York, inseven days and
take an idle moment to give you some ex- date of the Whig party.
sixteen hours!
not
have
receivtracts, as possibly you may
At the conclu -ton ol the war the United The steam
navigation of the Atlantic is
ed later dates. Regarding our own country States troops in Mexico numbered near forty
on the increase, and before tho end of the
everything is well—prosperity everywhere thousand, twenty-five thousand of these were
present year the line of steamers, between
crops and commerce nourishing. Ships arc in the valley of the capital, either in or imPanama and tho United States, (Atlantic
being launched every day, and new churches mediately around the city of Mexico. The
and Oregon, and California, will probare going up in all parts of the country. history of this army should not stop with the coast)
in full operation from the Columbia
be
ably
besides relation of its
Theso are proofs of prosperity
military glories, for in human- River to Honolulu, from San Fransisco to
which money was abundant in New York, ity, it also surpasses the brightest annals of
or the great canal of China, may bo
on the Ist of June at five per cent., and the war. Brave as ourregular troops are, in win- Japan
soon a line of Steam Packets running!
new loan authorized by Congress, would be ning battles, storming batteries and taking
I will now give you some thing from the
taken on home account, at one percent, pre- cities, the volunteers also emulated them
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price current of the N. O. Weekly Picamium. The foreign relations of the United in the strict order they maintained amidst the
yune, of June 12th.
States are without a single question of se- temptations of defenceless wealth. The rich'Sugar, inferior, 1 3-4 and 2 l-4c, comrious dispute.
est cities of Mexico experienced their valor, mon 2 1-2 and 3, fair 3 1-1 and 3 1-2, prime
Rail Roads continued to be pushed in dif- and their clemency, nnd admired their noble and 4
1-2, choice 4 1-2 and 4 3-4; Mo4
ferent directions—from Philadelphia to Pitts- self denial. Those brave men have ere now lasses, 13 and 19c.; Rio Coffee, 6 3-4 and
burg, Baltimore towards Wheeling, and from reached their homes, having gained nothing G
7-8 c; Bice, 3 1-4 and 4c; Flour $4,50
Augusta Ga., to Nashville, Term. The but honor, and the gratitude of their nation. and
$5; Pork, hog round, 2 l-2c, mess
Electric Telegraph connects Boston and The Mexican Senate ratified the treaty by
$9,50 to $10, prime $7,50; Bacon 4 l-2c;
Memphis. The Hudson and the Mississippi a vote of thirty to four, on the 24th of May. Hams, plain 3 1-2 to 4c; Sugar cured 5
are an instant only distant from each other! Our army was taking up its march by dito Be.
By this more than wonder-working inven- visions for V era Cruiz, to embark.
Exchange.—London GO days, $3 to $8
tion, the whole United States arc becoming Brig. Gen. Kearney was Governor of Mex- premium. New York GO days, $2,50 to $3
as one family, more than twenty States can ico.
discount. New York at sight, par and 3-4
converse with each other, at any hour ofthe Paredcs and Padre Jarants' were in premium. U. S. Treasury Notes, Ito 3 per
day or night, and a message can be suit from arms against the acting Government or cent, premium, (various emission.)
Boston to the banks of the Missouri, or to ' peace party ' of Mexico.
Gold.—American 1-4 and 3-4 premium;
St. Louis, and an answer received, in less Maj. General W. O. Butler still retained Sovereigns $4,85 and $4,87; Spanish Doubtime than it would take a man to walk around command of the United States army in Mex- loons $10,10 and $1G,35; Mexican and S.
ico, (he is the Democratic candidate ol Vice American Doubloons $15,50 and $15,05.'
Boston Common!
The Baltimore Convention, (Democratic), President.) Horrible enormities continued Severe fighting has been going on in Itanominated for President in 1849, Lewis Cass, to mark the war in Yucatan, between the ly between the Sardinians and Italians on the
of Michigan, and for Vice President, Wil- native and white races.
Extermination one side, and the Austrians on the other.—
liam O. Butler, of Kentucky—the latter dis- seemed to threaten the latter.
All Italy continues to be convulsed. France
Mazatlan was given up by the U. S. Na- is quiet, but increases her army on the Italtinguished for his conduct at Monterey—succeeded General Scott in command of our val force on theTTth of June, since then the ian frontier.
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M. Puchez, a physician, is President of The 'Pali.'—A few days since, we found Outskirts of the Almighty's Dominthe French National assembly, which con- ourselves descending this declivity, with ap- ion.—ln Cottle's Reminiscences, there are
sists of 900 members.
parently no more trouble, difficulty or dan- a few pages devoted lo the celebrated preachFreedom of the press, and trial by Jury, ger, than we should experience in walking
Robert Hall. He had often listened to
and a Representative 1 Government seems to our streets. Some eighteen months had Hall's preaching and being a hook-seller in
have been conceded to the Austrians by their elapsed between this and a former visit. It Bristol, became most intimately acquainted
Emperor. Metternich was forced to resign. is really astonishing what wonders, in the with him. On a certain occasion Cottle and
The excitement in Ireland seemed some- meantime, have been accomplished by His Hall were taking a walk in the environs of
what allayed, and the promise good of the Majesty's ' prisoners,' upon that once almost Bristol. 'When we arrived,' says Cottle,
coming crops.
impassible notch in the mountains. We ' at a point which presented the grandest asJerome Bonaparte, and Murat, son of the have now not only a tolerable, but even an semblage of beauty, he paused in silence, to
King of Naples, are members of the French excellent horse road, while, we believe an gaze on the rocks of St. Vincent, and the
convention.
equal additional amount of labor would ren- distant Severn, and the dim, blue mountains
Lord Ashburton died on the 14th of May. der it passible for carriages. We have no of Wales, when with that devotional spirit
By a change in British navigation laws, doubt this will eventually be true, while which accorded with the general current of
American whalers, are to be permitted to three years ago, it was really at the hazard his feelings in an ecstacy he exclaimed: 'O,
bring their oil direct from the ocean into of one's life to ascend or descend, and the if these outskirts of the Almighty's dominidea was not entertained of taking a horse ion can, with one glance, so oppress the
British ports.
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The French Executive consists of Messrs. along. We rejoice to witness the progress heart with gladness, what will be the disLamartine, Arago, Ledrn Rollin, Garnien, of internal improvements, even at a moder- closures of eternity, when the full revelations
Pages and Marie, the three first reside in the ate pace. On the Kolau side of Oahu, there shall be made of the things not seen and the
Palace of Elysee Boarbon, the two last in is much excellent land well calculated for river of the city of God! Who would not
the Petit Luxumburg.
grazing or tillage, and for natural scenery, have gone a long journey lo have heard
A general war may be looked for in Eu- that portion of the Island presents views Robert Hall preach, if the tiths of the testirope.
equal to those on any part of the group.— mony bo true, which is on record respecting
France has 180,000 men on the Rhine and Standing at the top of the Pali,' and look- his wonderful powers as a pulpit orator.—
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the Alps, and Russia is forming a large army ing out upon the beautiful bay, the distant Churchmen and dissenters of every name,
on the Polish frontier. The Danes and Germountains, the green hills, verdent vallies, would rush to hear him pour forth streams ol
mans have been fighting sharply for the
grazing herds, and cultivated patches, the sacred eloquence. No less a critic that DuDuchy of Holstein. Prussia on the part of beholder must be struck with the surpassing guld Stewart, ascribes to Robert Hall, the
the Germans and Sweden in aid of the Danes,
beauty and sublimity of the scene. If our excellencies of Addison, Johnson and Burke,
threaten to become involved in this war.
readers peruse these laudatory remarks with without their defects.
let them select a pleasant and
'Go to the Ant, thou Sluggard, con- incredulity,
It is estimated that not less than two
clear
and
test their truth by personal
day,
SIDER her Ways and be Wise.'—Some
hundred foreigners have left the Sandwich
observation.
Islands for the gold mines in California.—
hundreds, or thousands of these little creatures have been passing and re-passing thro'
Others it is rumored will soon follow. At
Oregon
Evangeland
American,
'The
our sanctum, during the last few days, most ical Union.'—We have received three num- the latest intelligence from the gold region
busily and industriously transporting ker- bers of this semi-monthly periodical, pub- there was no falling off* in the amount of
nels of rice. We have watched them sur- lished in Oregon. This is now the
gold that rewarded the labors of the miner
third
mounting difficulties that for them required in- periodical publication in the territory. We but the hot season and exposure, had procredible perseverance and herculean strength. rejoice that the friends of ' Evangelical Un- duced a fearful amount of sickness. The
When a kernel was too large for one, two or ion feel sufficiently strong to commence an probability was that the fever and ague '
three others would 'lend a hand.' They ap- enterprise of the kind. We sincerely wish and other diseases would made sad havoc
parently worked 'shoulder to shoulder.' We ■the editor and publisher success, equal to among the crowd of adventurers. Intemwere not able to discover as they, at all, dis- itheir most sanguine expectations. It will perance, gambling, andj[ kindred vices were
agreed in regard to the division of labor, afford us great pleasure to put this paper fearfully rife, and attended with their usual
evils and mischief.
which was somewhat remarkable,
hay-,upon our exchange list.
ing no guide, overseer, or ruler.' Early ICF" We have been requested to act as Captain Spencer's Narrative.—An inand late, they have been pushing forward agent for the paper, at the Islands, hence teresting pamphlet of 16 pages, containing a
their enterprise. We hope these busy and should any residents feel desirous of subscri- detailed account of the tragical events atindustrious little fellows have taught us a bing for said periodical, they will please tending the visit ofthe Triton at Sydenham's
good lesson, which we shall not soon forget. make it known at our office. Terms $3,00. Island, has just appeared. We commenced
Industry and perseverance will accomplish
abridging the narrative so that it might apachievements almost incredible. Some peoA New Seamen's Chaplaincy.—The pear in a single number of our paper, but
ple find no time to read, yet who if he would American Seaman's Friend Society has re- we very soon found that it could not be done
be careful and industrious, might not find cently established a new chaplaincy in Chi- without essentially marring and disfiguring
sufficient time to read ten pages a day, of na, for the benefit of foreign seamen, of nil the production, hence we publish a portion
any ordinarily signed book. At that rate, nations. We rejoice to learn that the Rev. of it now, and hope to find space for the rehe might read 3,650 pages, or more than 18 George Loomis, chaplain, entered upon his mainder in our next. We are confident that
volumes of 200 pages each, in a single year, duties, in January last. At present he multitudes of our sea-faring readers, espeyet how many do not read a tenth part as preaches on ship-board, but is making ar- cially among whalemen, would much prefer
much. 'Go to the ant thou sluggard, con- rangements for a floating chapel, to be an- to have the narrative re-published entire in
sider her ways and be wise.'
chored at Whampoa.
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THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, 1848.
cral to renounce the unhallowed trafic in thel H. B. M.'s Eiri-ORiro Ship ' Plover.'—
poisonous draught, and added many to the This vessel left on the 25th ult. for Bhering
pledge that were slaves lo their appetite, and Straits, in search of the exploring vessels,
Notice.—A meeting of the Oaliu Tem- degraded below the brute creation.
If I am spared until next fall, again I shall''the ' Erebus ' and ' Terror,' which left Engperance Society, is hereby notified accorleave
my farm, not to take up my rifle and land some three or four years since, to disding to adjournment, to be held in the Vesgo out hunting, but go out and try to rescue cover if possible, the North West passage.
try of the Seamen's Chapel, this evening, my fellow creatures from that vortex of misThe following remarks, together with the
September Ist, al 8 o'clock.
ery, ruin, degradation, and woe, from which list of the officers attached to these vessels,
JAS. J'.. WILCOX, Secretary. I was rescued fourteen years ago. Being we copy from Voyages of Discovery and
one of the trophies of the temperance cause Research, within the Arctic Regions, from
Aug. 29, 1818.
myself, makes me wish to make all man- 1818 to the present time,' by Sir. John Burkind partakers of the happiness I have en- row.
From Journal American TemperanceUnion.
joyed by abstinence. I only regret that I
John Hoskings, the Birmingham Black- have
The two ships, the Erebus and ' Ternot the means to enable me to go through
smith.—For several years John Hoskings
ror,' are the same that were employed, unthe
and
breadth
ofthe
land
and
sound
length
was acknowledged as the prince of temperfarm hast der the command of Sir James Clark Ross,
ance lecturers in England. For power of ar- the alarm, but I have not, for my
on the Antarctic expedition, and the latter is
me, so I
taken
what
little
with
I
brought
the same ship that carried Back on the ice;
gument, keenness of satire, lively wit, bril- have
what
laI get by my own
on the present occasion they are commanliancy of imagination and graphic descrip- bor. nothing but
ded, officered, and manned as under:
tion none excelled him. For eight years he
Yours in the bonds of temperance.
devoted himself entirely to the cause, and
TKKKIiil.
Tub Khkbii*.
Sir Jdhti Franklin, Captain.
Richard Croiier, Captain,
wlicrcver he went he attracted immense July 14, 1847. JOHN HOCKINGS. .Iiiiim-I'n/jiriirs, Commander, l-d. Litl'e,
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(■rnhuiii Onre*
Geo, II. Hodgson, > Lieut'*.
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crowds. Some of his speeches, as reported,
II.T I). LeVlscnnte. > Lieut's. John Irving,
> .-__
our
Journal.
Three
years
were published in
Jan. Wm. Fairliolme, J
Frederic Hornby, ) MRtc
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Robert Thoinaa, 5
F. Dm \ ;m\, i
*ago he left the temperance platform and Portrait ofAdmiral Thomas.—It was Chart.
Thomas Blauky, Ice Mauler*
It. Neil O. SargeUt, > MalCS.
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came to this country, with the design of [truly becoming as well as highly creditable E. Couch,
G. A. Maclean, SecondMaster.
II. F. Collin*, Becood Mauler. John B. lVil.hr, Burgeon.
planting himself on a farm in the far West.
Atephen S Stanley,Burgeon. J. II Ilelpiuan, Clerk.
We heard of his arrival and speaking to to His Majesty's Government, to have solici- JamcriRead, Ice Master.
II Warrant and Petty Officers.
great admiiation a night or two in Boston, ted a portrait of Admiral Thomas, the Re- 12 Warrant and Peity Officers. 57
Si huh 11 and Murines.
iin.i
we
Seamen
Marines.
and once in Springfield. Since then
have storer of the Hawaiian Flag. The same '.68 Total.
been unable to get trace of him, though many now hangs upon the right of the front en- 70 Total.
have been our inquiries of Western men.
In recording the names of the above-menof the Palace. Making no pretenA few days since we received the following trance
tioned officers, those of Captain Sir John
letter from him, which is peculiarly gratify- sion to be a connoiscur in the art of paint- Franklin and Captain Crozier require nothing to us, and will be to his friends in Eng- ing, still we must pronounce this to be a ing further to be said: that of Commander
land. It shows that the spirit of temperance striking and excellent portrait of the Admir- Fitzjames has been distinguished in the
and philanthropy burns in his bosom, and
al. It may be said, perhaps, that the ' old Uphrates, on the coast of Syria, and in Chithat he is yet ready to buckle on his armor
na; and by his zeal and alacrity, his good
and spend his life in the conflict. Such a English gentleman,' cannot look so young, humor and ever cheerful disposition, he has
man should be kept in the field, and not be but it must be remembered, that during the made himself a universal favorite in the naleft to wasto his energies in breaking up last few years he has not been buffeting the vy ; and I am most happy to add that in his
wild praries. We hope he will be able to storms of an ocean-life. From a communi- absence, the Board of Admiralty have procome and see us.
cation, under date, ' Stonehouso, Plymouth, moted him to the rank of Captain. LieutenTo the Editor of the Temp. Journal.
Gore served in the last fearful
28th November, 1847,' we arc glad to learn ant Graham
Racine Co., Wisconsin Territory.
voyage ofthe Terror; and Lieutenant FairSir:—A short time ago while attending a that he is enjoying good health. He desires holm was in the Nigar expedition—excellent
temperance convention at Woodstock, I had to be remembered to ull his friends at the officers, both.'
one of your Youth's Temperance Advocates Islands, and wishes to assure them that he
We find the following accounts of the
put in my hand. In that I see another tem- has not ceased to feel a deep interest in the melancholy loss of life in the Vera Cruz
perance paper advertised, named the American of Muy 18th:—
ican Temperance Union. I should like to welfare and happiness of all concerned.—
The U. S. Man-of-war steamer Iris, arrived
become a subscriber for that paper; as it We are confident that few names are more last evening from Tuxpan. She came in port
did not announce what the subscription was, dearly cherished by the native population, having her flag at half-mast, and shortly afterwards the other vessels of war in port also lowI could not send the money in advance, so I than that of Admiral Thomas.
ered the American ensign in tbe same manner.
have taken the favorable opportunity of sendWe could not learn the cause of this.
ing it by Mr. O. P Beach, a gentleman that
P. S. —Since the above was in type we have
China.—A
correspondent under date of learned
takes the most active part in the temperance
the distressing intelligence of the loss of
cause in Illinois While writing I will give 14th May, thus writes us from Whampoa:— two of tho most distinguished officers of the
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you a little account of the progress of the
American navy, and of several seamen and a
Everything is at present quiet in China, French
gentleman well known in this city.
temperance cuuso in the west. I have been
one knows when or how soon there On the 16th Capt. Pickney, of the steamer
an advocate of the temperance cause ten still no
Tuxpan, and Captain
years in England, where [I was known by may be an outbreak. The feeling among Scourge, Commander of Iris,
left their vessels
Harris, of the steamer
the name of John Hockings, the Birming- foreign residents is, that they are living in each
in their launches to go ashore. Capt. Harham blacksmith. In June, 1814, I landed the crater of a volcano. The Chinese are ris succeeded in crossing the Bur without acciat Boston, where I had the pleasure to meet
seeing Capt. P.'s boat sink under the
decidedly hostile to all 'barbarians,' and dent, butordered
his men to put back to his asJohn Hawkins of Baltimore. I gave a few
surf, he
met
lectures at Boston, then came on to Wiscon- they show their hostility in many ways very sistance. In this attempt his embarkation
sin and bought a little farm; but seeing in- annoying. During the past week the Eng- with the same distressing accident, and we hay«
mourn the loss of these two officers, that
temperance had got West before me, I could lish Consul issued a circular, authorizing now toor
six seamen, and of Mr. Alexandre Duof
five
rest
and
see
the
monster
alcohol
not
quiet
merchant, who had taken passage
val,
a
French
to
no
more
pay
merchants,
duties
English
destroying both the bodies and souls of my
on the Iris for Tuxpan.'
brethren without raising my voice; so in the for tho present to the Chinese, on the
The schooner Sri Singapura, which was
fall and winter, I left my farm to enter into ground, that they had violated the treaty.—
by
W. Pustau & Co., of
open war against the accursed spirit, and I The consul has made certain demands which dispatched and Messrs.
sailed from thence on the 27th
Hongkong,
not
for
the
last
three
winters
in
in
vain,
hope
think will be complied with. lam inform- of February, bound for this port direct, to the
I have formed ninety-three societies where I
of Messr*. Henry Skinner &. Co.,
ed
that the course taken by the consul has consignment
the temperance cause bad never been advonot having arrived, we fear no doubt can be encated; have been the means of getting sev- the sanction of the Governor."
tertained of her lots.
The Temperance Friend.
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one that taketh a dog by the ears.' Prov- with our baggage, on a whale bout, with Indian boatmen, except ihe boatswain. This
The
place is the bead of navigation. Seamen
and the Oregon Free Press. —ln the Oregon Oregon.—Many of our readers will per- will often be there in large numbers. 1 trust
Spectator of February 10th, 1848, a cor- use with interest the following extract of a they will come under the Bethel (lag. At
noon, the '21st, we arrived at our journey's
respondent, Robert Newell, makes the fol- letter
recently received from the Rev. Mr. end. We would ever be mindful of our
to
the
a
addressed
remarks
letter
in
lowing
Heavenly Father's care, durinj; all our travAtkinson.
editor:—' The principal complaint was, that
els. We lind this an important place, and
Oregon City, July 10th 1848.
we got no local news, that the pages of the
increasing. There are 120 framed buildings
Dear Sir :—I received your kind and on the east side of the river.
of
inany
were
destitute
Oregon Spectator
truly welcome letter, of June Bth. Any
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formation of Oregon, that extracts composed intelligence from the Islands is highly
Yours truly,
the greater part of the editorial labor, and gratifying to us. We feel an attachment to
GEO. H. ATKINSON.
all the good people of our Rev. S. C. Damon.
that it did not advocate temperance or morali- the mission and
acquaintance there.
ty, bid with a reluctant spirit.' After glancing We had several cold days, were driven
makFrom the Oregon Spectator.
our eye over such paragraphs, when
west to 165 deg's., but arrived at the mouth
Tour
the North End of Middle
in
our
a
A
ofthe river in eighteen and half days from Oregon.—Mr.
ing up a summary of Oregon news for
Editor:—For the military
learned
the
lost
of
the
Honolulu.
Wo
of
the
paper on the Ist of June, we scribbled
Vancouver, before going in. It caused some operations of the lust campaign, I refer you
following:—
anxiety for our own good ship. We made to the proper officers and to the page of the
The subject of temperance is manfully one trial on the morning of the 13th, but we historian.
advocated by the conductors of the Specta- were sadly disappointed, when almost past But knowing your predilections for Midtor. A late editor appears to have been dis- the cape. We tacked and ran out to sea. dle Oregon, and having recently taken a
missed from his post, in pari, because he so In the afternoon a fine breeze sprang up considerable stroll over the northern portion
reluctantly set forth the claims of the tem- from the west, and we sailed into Baker's of it—though not accustomed to keeping a
perance question. This fact indicates a Bay, near the point on which the Peacock diary, or journalizing in any way—l took
healthy tone of public sentiment among the was wrecked, without tacking ship. The these few rough notes especially for you.
leading men of the country.'
wind was fair and we sailed up to Fort Friday, May 20.—Having been long since
apprised of the evil conspiracy's and maIt appears that Mr. Curry, who formerly George.
ofthe Cuyuscs, and other Indians
edited the Spectator, now edits the Oregon Our first view of the bills was very grati- chinations
our missionaries at Tshimakain, and
against
immense
forWe
soon
saw
that
the
fying.
Free Press.' From the columns of the latests, were like those we had left in New- being apprised, on yesterday, by letters from
ter paper for July Bth, we copy the following England. The tall pines and firs strongly the missionaries at that place, of their respecimen of editorial courtesy:
reminded us of home. Hills, plains, deep cent removal to a Hudson's Bay Post for
and being now on the head of
•Very Wrong.—The editor ofthe Sand- ravines, and mountainsides were all densely protection,
Poluse river, within 130 miles of their stawith
forests.
Far
to
the
north,
his
covered
Mr.
in
Friend,"
Damon,
Island
wich
of the Mount tion sixty men volunteered under Major Mapaper of tho Ist ult., utters a deliberate seventy miles, the snow peaks the
In- gone to go and tenderaid to our brother and
falsehood—politely termed an exaggeration Olympus range, glistened inMountsun.
sister Americans whose lives we considered
St.
HelColumbiu,
the
broad
land,
up
a
lie.
We
of truth—vulgarly denominated
hour exposed to danger. Set out at
every
covered
with
ens
rose
awful
grandeur,
in
should judge that it was of no consequence
noon, traveled due north twenty-five miles
to the good people of the Islands to know the snows ofcenturies. It is often in a state over
rolling prairie, scattered pine timber—
to be throwing out
why we were expelled from the editorial of eruption. It was said
soil
similar
to the best upland in Missouri;
week.
have
not
se*n
I
and
smoke
last
chair of the " Oregon Spectator," therefore ashes
encamped on the north fork of Poluse river.
we are at a loss to conceive why Mr. Da- it confirmed in the papers.
2i)th.—Crossed the river, and
mon should have gone out of the line of his We remained at Fort George, waiting for Monday,
saw
a
number
ofthe Spokans who lived close
wind
and
tide
favorable
of
to
conjunction
duty to misrepresent us—to do us injustice— a
After traveling fifteen miles across the
who have never interfered in the remotest carry us over a shoal place, and through a by.
we came in sight of one of namanner, with his business or interests.— difficult channel. Vessels are sometimes de-a mountain,
to pass ture's ' most sweet and peaceful scenes ' that
However, he is not so much to blame after layed here fifteen or twenty days,
beheld—a perfectly level prairie valall, as those who occasioned our expulsion, point and section ofthe river which could be I ever
ofthe
richest soil and vegetation—about
ley,
with
the
aid
of
a
steamdone
two
hours
in
having since become somewhat ashamed of
wide; at the souththeir conduct, have endeavored to create a boat. So it is at the bar, and in the chan- ten miles long and three
east corner of which stood the neat little
nels
there.
steam
tow-boat
would
render
A
to
have
striven
false issue—that is say, they
und pleasure gardens of the misto make it appear that it was for other causes it easy to come in, except in severe storms. buildings
than the real one that they distinguished We sailed up the river as far in one after- sion—the whole surrounded by lofty pines,
the hills, which gave it the appearthemselves aB they did. The editor of the noon as the Cowletz did the last time, in covering
ance
of
a
is
a
noble
grand amphitheatre. Near the
But
the
Columbia
has perhaps been misinformed in 22 days.
-*' Friend " this
matter—it was the publishing river for steam navigation. It surpasses in houses and gardens, and at the foot of a lofrelation to
of Legislative proceedings, unpleasant to magnitude my anticipations. 1 felt as when ty hill, nature pours fourth one of her sweetcertain high functionaries, as the truth some- on the Mississippi. Surely the country must est little fountains, which, in the language of
natives, is called 'Tshimakain;' hence
times is, that occasioned our removal, which be good and suitable for man, which sup- the
the
of the mission. We had just arname
river.
Dense
forests
of
heavy
such
a
we proved at the time.'
plies
the water's edge, and rived, and unfurled our banner from the top
timber
down
to
press
We think it quite unnecessary to offer any cover the islands and bluff's.
of the house, when Messrs. Eels & Walker,
additional remarks, except to utterly dis- Astoria, i.e. Fort"George, has only eight wilh young Mr. Lewis, having heard we were
claim any intention whatever, of doing in- or ten houses; a few are scattered along (lie coming, came from Colville. It was a meetjustice to Mr. Curry, or of misrepresenting river on both sides. There are forty fami- ing of joy. They seemed incapable of exof the Colum- pressing their gratitude and thanks for the
his opinions. Quite unintentionally on our lies on Clatsop plains, south
bia. We passed only three or four residences little protection and assistance we had come
part, it seems, that in Mr. Curry's opinion, of white men between Astoria and the lower to offer; they did not fear the least from
we have gone out of our line of duty,' and mouth of the Willamette. Then the coun- their own Indians; yet, considering the precarious, not to say dangerous -condition of
meddled with a strife existing between him try is more level. At that point Plymouth affairs
throughout the whole Indian territory,
for
lumIt
is
now
a
up.
depot
be
built
and the conductors of the Spectator. If so, will
ber. We arrived at Vancouver the 19th, they thought it best for both themselves and
it appears a most apt illustration ofthe words
and were kindly welcomed by P. S. Ogden, the board, that, for a while at least, (hey
of Solomon, He that passeth by, and med- Esq., Chief Factor Hon. Hudson's Bay Co. withdraw until matters assume a more pacidleth with strife belonging not to him, is like The 20th, we came up as far as Portland fic aspect. They had come to that conclu-
Oregon.
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sion before our arrival; therefore, their joy and to unchurch with a dash of the pen all liant scene. After a few minutes, the Pope
who do not profess to submit to his authori- appeared in (he balcony with lighted candles,
at our presence.
Tuesday, 30th. Missionaries set out to- ty. But when the hour of action comes his and gave his benediction to the multitude,
day for Fort Colville, seventy miles, to bring professed subjects, even, allow him no pow- who immediately extinguished their torches
their families on the way to the Willamette. er at all. The church in Chile stands nomi- and retired in the most orderly manner.
Sunday, June 4.—Had Divine service nally under the Pope's control; but he must I have also, had an interview twice totwice in camp to-day, and as I listened to not control it. He is its supreme head, but day, with a priest, who is an intimate friend
must not appoint its officers. Others to ap- of the Pope in his plans of reform, and is
the devout strains of the sweet Psalmist,
and he is simply to approve. The civ- one of the most influential men in Rome.—
point,
nnd
King,
God
Sweet is the work my
To praise Ihy name give thanks, and sing,'
il rulers' power of patronage is unlimited; His name is Ventura. I had a letter of inuttered by the soft and plaintive voice of wo- they can appoint whom they like, while the troduction to him, through some of my Paris
majestic official of the Quirinal has nothing friends. This morning I had a long converman, I was involuntarily led to exclaim:
but the power of consenting to nominations sation with him on various subjects, and
There is no harp on eanh so sweet
As the human voice Divine!
which he cannot hinder.
among others, that of religious toleration.
Shortly after, we had service in another As men, as citizens or as christians the He said, what i afterwards told him was
part ofthe camp, performed in the language Government in this matter are perfectly in worthy to be written in letters of gold that
of the natives—a number of them having the right. They should be honored for the ' the only evangelical means of propagating
followed us that far to take a last and affec- stand they are making. We do honor, and Christianity is the preaching of the word of
tionate leave of their preceptors.
applaud them. But as Romanists they are the gospel.' (L'unico mezzo evangelico da
I am much better pleased with the Spokans not right; as professed subjects of the Sec propagaro il Christianismo c la predicazionc
than any other Indians I have seen, and I of the Vatican they are inconsistant. The o la parola del Evangelo,) that is as I unhave reason to hope that the missionary la- power ofPius IX is only allowed to be nom- derstood him, the gospel cither preached or
read.
inal, not actual.
bors at that place have not been in vain.
Wednesday Ith. —Passed the day quite We conceive therefore, that the position He also gave me a copy of what is called
agreeably in the company ofMadam Walker, held at present cannot be maintained; that ' The New Arms of Rome,' which I have
conversing on the natural history of the re- one of the parties must yield, and either the not yet examined but which I take to be a
gion, character of the natives, their man- Pope by his own act becomes a mere con- treatise on the New Arms of Rome, which
ners and customs, volcanic eruptions, tertia- senting supernumerary, or the nation lodge is a device of his own, a cross in the midst
ry, or ingenious and aqueous geological for- with him the sole appointing power. Or yet of a shield, supported by the figure of libermations.
An intelligent and virtuous wo- again, a third alternative remains, thnt this ty on the one hnnd and religion on the othman, her price is far above rubies.' En- subjection to the Bishop of Rome cease to er, and joining hands before it in friendship.
be professed; and that which is now the Both are seated on the terraqueous globe,
camped on the Poluse river.
Saturday 10//V.—Made an early start and practice become the avowed theory of ' the from which a cross rises between them.—
reached Waiilatpu about 1, P. M. 'Twas a powers that be in Chile. To this issue Under the feet of religion is the Pantheon,
very sad and trying scene to them to wit- events, as we read them, are tending through- as the greatest monument of paganism,
ness the mouldering ruins ofthe former hab- out the entire length of the American conti- which religion has changed into a Christian
church. Liberty has one foot upon a chain,
itation of their worthy brother and sister. nent.'
and underneath is the. Coliseum, whewe slaves
They rested but an hour or two, and went
Pope. were immolated—a bloody monument of anout a lew miles and encamped till Monday, The Rev. Dr. King and the
when they will continue their way to the It is known to the public generally, that cient servitude. Liberty is crowned with
valley of the Willamette. May our good Dr. King, the indefatigable American Mis- olive, and from the head of religion proceed
citizens there give them a welcome recep- sionary at Athens, has, after long, and va- rays of light. In the middle of the cross
tion—where, may they live in peace, con- ried persecutions from the Greek ecclesias- are the keys of tbe triple crown, to 6how
tentment and happiness, until ordered else- tics, thought it expedient to abandon for a that by means of the Sovereign Pontiff", true
where by those for whom they labor; and time his station, and wait, at a distance from religion and true liberty are, or arc to be,
that they and their children may forever en- his family, for the excitement to pass away. established in the world. Underneath the
joy the smiles of the great God of the sera- After spending some time in Switzerland, he shield is written:—
La Nuova Anna di Roma,
phim and heathen, is the heart's sentiment is now at Rome; from whence he directed
La Religionc c la Liberia.'
RAMBLER. the following letter to the Secretary of the
of a
Padre Ventura says tho Pope is not afraid,
learn that the missionaries, viz., American Board of Missions:
October 18, 1847.. is decided and will go on with what he has
Rome,
with
Walker
and
Spaulding,
Messrs. Eels,
I have just been presented to Pius IX., begun. He appears to be a very intelligent
their families, have all safely arrived at Or- who is a very dignified and interesting man; man, and I am told that he is a very poweregon City, where they will remain, for the I neither kissed bis toe, nor his hand, nor ful speaker.
did he mine, but he bowed to me very poWhen I left him he embraced me in a very
present. [Ed. of Friend.
litely and I to him. Several presented at friendly manner. The second time I called
The Pope, vs. the President of tho same time with me, being Roman Cath- he gave me some very beautiful medals, one
olics, knelt very devoutly and kissed the, of which had the figure of Saint Peter on
Chile.
cross on his foot. He has much benignity the one side, and of Saint Paul on the other,
of
from
the
number
the
May
It appears
in his countenance, and I should judge he another of the Virgin Mary, &.C., all of
Neighbor, that the President and Council has a good degree of decision and firmness. which had been formally blessed by the
of State, have taken exceptions to recent He was born the 13th of May, 1792, and is Pope.
Another very interesting personage I have
Bulls lately received from Rome. The about two months older than myself.
Three
since
he
to
the
a
seen
days
gave
people
to-day, is the Cardinal Mezzofanti, who
Pope does not acknowledge the nominating kind of constitution, which was received speaks
fifty different languages. I was inpower of the President, to fill the office of with great rejoicing. In the evening a pro- troduced to him by Padre Ventura, and conArchbishop of Chile; and he also claims a cession was formed at the Piazzo del Popolo, versed with him in five or six different lansupreme control in the whole matter of gov- from whence an immense multitude marched guages, but principally in Arabic, which ho
up the Corso to the Quirinal Palace, with speaks very fluently. On my expressing a
erning the Chilean church. The editor of lighted
torches and banners waving, instru- desire to have his autograph, he retired and
the Neighbor makes the following remarks mental music and
singing, and reiterated wrote the following in English:
upon the subject.
shouts of Viva Pro JVbno,' answered from
many tongues resound among mankind,
' Greatnumber
Their
overwhelms the power ol mind ;
There can be no doubt but this is a com- the windows and doors, and balconies, by
under
singlish lines I write my name,
Here
plicated question. And it shows how desti- hats, and handkerchiefs waving, and shouts
1 like lhat noble language dear to lams.'
tute the profession of allegiance, to a for- of enthusiasm not to be mistaken. Before
I-MAZZOrAKTI.
eign and far distant Bishop is of any solidi- the Palace, were assembled fifty or sixty
ty, when it comes to the test. It may be all thousand persons of various descriptions,
Of all the arts music is the most divery agreeable to land the unity of the who sung and shouted ' Tiro Pro Nono,' vine. Vice derives but little aid from it; in
church of Rome under its one spiritual head, Long live Pius Ninth. It was indeod a bril- the vicious it awakens noble sentiments.
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Before leaving the ship, however, I informed which had been taken from where I landed
Narrative.
Wells, the first officer, that I should and carried about a quarter of a mile along
of part Mr.
Of the Events attendingtoIheIheMassacre
come
off" that night, if I lived, and requested shore, where I found Manuel with about one
Whaleship Triofthe crew belonging
to
him keep the ship as near land as would hundred ofthe wildest looking natives armed
ton, of New-Bedford, by Ihe Natives of be
safe, and in case he did not see me be- with muskets, pistols, cutlasses, lances, harSydenham's Island: by Thomas SrENCER, fore dark, to keep a bright light set. I also poons and spades. I immediately jumped
Master.
took with me a boat lantern, incase I should inlo the boat and asked Manuel whut he was
In the month of July, 1840, the American be belated. After a pull of fifty minutes I doing with her. He replied that he was gowhaleship Triton, of three hundred tons landed, secured the boat and oars, and went ing to carry her up to the point for fear
burthen, sailed from the port of New Bed- immediately, in company with Manuel, to the natives would stave her. I told him to
ford, under my command on a sperm whale look at»the articles he had for sale, and pur- return her immediately to where I left her,
cruise, in the Pacific and elsewhere.
chased two top-mast studdingsail booms, one and that I would be responsible for any damOn the 7th of January 1848, about 6 o'clock top-gallant mast, one first rate fluke-chain, age they might do her, which be declined
in the morning, the weather being pleasant, and one whaleboat. By this time it was sun- doing, stating that he, and he alone would
the wind moderate, and all hands in good down. We put the chain in the boat and be censured, should she become injured in
health and spirits, and employed in trying got all ready to go off*, und asked the natives any way. I then called to him by name,
out a whale caught the day previous, raised to bring the oars down, but as they showed and asked him whut he intended to do. He
Sydenham Island, distant about fifteen miles, no readiness to comply with my wishes, I replied, I am going on board to take your
bearing N. E. This island is one of the left two men by tbe boat, and the rest of us ship. Judge what a thrill of horror this deKing's Mill Group, in lat. 40 miles south, started for them. I could not find tho oars termination, pronounced in the most deliberlong. 174 deg. east, when first seen, seemed or Manuel for fifteen minutes. When I suc- ate manner by this arch villain, sent to my
like a forest of cocoanut trees adrift upon ceeded in finding him, he was surrounded by heart. I saw at once how hopeless our sitthe ocean. Shortly after making the Islands about 200 of the most ferocious and savage uation was, how completely we were caught
two canoes under sail were discovered steer- looking beings, who were almost entirely na- in the snare spread for us, and how utterly
ing for the ship, and at nine o'clock they ked, I ever saw, with whom he was busily vain all chances of relief were, still that mocame alongside, bringing for sale cocoanuts engaged talking, as I presume, about my- tive to action, never dormant in the human
and various articles which the natives in- self. I went up to him and asked him for heart un:il it ceases to beat, influenced me,
formed us formerly belonged to the Ameri- my oars and sail. He said that one of the and I determined at once to assume a bold
can whaleship Columbia, wrecked on this natives, pointing to him, would get them for attitude and refrain from evincing, as far as
Island about two years since.
me. The native immediately left the crowd, possible, any apprehension, or inclination to
After making suitable arrangements to re- followed by myself and crew, from house to succumb. I therefore replied to him that he
ceive them, in case they were disposed to house, until I became out of patience, and could not take her with all the natives on the
play false with us, by having the spades tak- returned to Manuel again, asking him what Island, that my men were trusty, tried, and
en down and placed within reach, I gave he meant by keeping my oars? He replied, true and if he made the attempt he would
permission for two to come on deck at a time, that the chiefs wished me to remain on shore loose his life, to which he replied that he
cautioning the men to be on hand in case during tbe night. I informed him it was im- could take her, that the men were all green
they should be needed. In taking these pre- possible, and that I should go on board that and he knew it, and that as for losing his
cautious measures I wished to impress upon night, if I lived, and requested him to give life he was not afraid to die, and that he
my officers and crew the necessity for vigi- me my oars immediately if he did not wish would make the attempt at all events.
lance and caution in their intercourse with a for trouble. He then said that the chiefs As soon as this cold blooded determinapeople proverbial for their treachery and dis- wanted to see us, and would not give them tion was made known, my first impulse
simulation; this was the more necessary as to me until morning. Upon receiving this was to put him to death, but while 1 was
most of my ship's company were young and reply, we started for some oars that belong- looking for some weapon to attack him with,
inexperienced and had never cruised among ed to him, which I had discovered while the natives gathered around and seized upon
the South Sea Islands, consequently had no looking for my own. They were suspended me, secured me in such a manner as to reaknowledge of their nature and disposition. to some cocoanut trees, which I climbed, der all attempts at further resistance foolish,
After making such purchases from the na- and handed down the oars, one at a time, to ish. They passed me out of the boat and
tives (who were about twenty in number) as the crew. The natives attempted to wrest seated me upon the shore, a large number of
I required, I took the two canoes in tow, them from us, but, by fighting our way, we them running off" with the boat.
braced forward the yards and stood along on reached the boat, and succeeded in getting As soon as I was seated I again addressed
my course. A little after nine, one of the her afloat. By this time it was quitdWark, Manuel, requesting an interview with him
canoes ran under and filed; four of the na- and the tide had fallen so much that we did at his house, where I hoped to find some
tives berbnging to her I took on board, the not dare to venture over the reef, which sur- weapon with which I could slay him. On
other canoes taking three, that number being rounded the Island, there being a very heavy entering the door of his house, I discovered
as many as they could carry. In order to surf on, which left the rocks entirely bare a sword, but no sooner had my eye rested
land tbe natives, J commenced working in at times, and fearing that all would be lost upon it, than Manuel, who divined my intenfor the land, in hopes that more ca'ioes would in making the attempt, we reluctantly steer- tion, rushed and secured it, thus thwarting
come alongside, when I agreed with them to ed for the shore again, the only alternative my determination. Failing in this, I adopttake the natives on shore, by giving thenf Jeft us to adopt. Upon landing, we secured ed a milder course and endeavored to negosome tobacco as a compensation. In one of the boat and unloaded the chain, after which, tiate with him for the safety of myself, ship's
these canoes I found a Portugese by the we repaired to Manuel's house and enquired company, and ship, asking him what his moname of Manuel, whom I allowed to come for him; being told that he was in a large tive was in wishing- to take the ship. He
on board, who spoke very good English.— house some distance off", we repaired thither, stated in reply that the James Stewart, of
In conversation with him he stated that he and not finding him, returned again to his St. Johns, New Brunswick, had been there
had been discharged at the Islands, about house, accompanied by hundreds of natives, about three weeks since, and had purchased
ten or eleven months since, from a French where we met with no better success in our articles to the amount of about $300; that
whaler, and that he had also sailed in the search. Leaving the men in the house, 1 upon his going on board to receive the monAmerican ship Nantucket, of Nantucket.— walked along the beach until I came to some ey, they refused to pay him, and drove him
In statue, he was about five feet ten, well ship's timbers, and seating myself on one of overboard without giving him a farthing, and
and strongly made, with a countenance pure- them, I began to reflect upon my highly em- now he intended to have his pay. I told him
ly Portugese, and with the restless, roving barrassing and disagreeable situation, and that I would pay him in dollars or anything
eye peculiar to his countrymen. He also to consider the best method of extricating in the ship, and take his receipt to that effect.
informed me that he had a first rate fluke- myself from it. While thus engaged, I No, he replied, I have the bird in my hands,
chain for sale, and not having one in the discovered, though the night was very and I will pick him at my leisure. I then
ship largo enough to hold a heavy whale, I dark, some natives running through the co- asked him what he wanted that was on board.
bargained fowt, and also some spare spars. coanut grove with oars on their backs. As His reply was all the good things. I then
At 4, P. M., the ship being close in with the soon as I made this discovery, I called for enquired what they were. He enumerated
land, lowered the starboard boat and pulled the men and "gave chase to the natives, fol- tobacco, pipes, amunition, money, arms, infor the shore, having Manuel in company. lowing them alone until I came to the boat, struments, &c. I told him I would give
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him all these articles if he would let my men]i mile distant, and near enough for me to dis- on board as a recompense, but my offer was
go on board and get them for him, intending; cover the second mate at the top-munt cross rudely repulsed By a shove among the rocks,
to deceive him, in order to put the mate oni trees on the look-out. With clenched hands or a demonstration on their part to cut my
his guard, but he was entirely too cunning, and strained eyes I watched them on board throat if I was not quiet. As well might I
and could not be deceived, but agreed that to discover if they had taken cognizance of have asked aid from the beasts of the field
I might write a note to that effect to the aught to excite their suspicions and alarm; as from them. At length night, dark, sable
mate. To this I would not consent, and he but there was nothing upon which to hang a and gloomy, with her garments spangled
threatened, in case I did not comply with his,hope that the evil designs ofthe new comers with silvery stars, closed upon the scene,
suggestion, to take my life. I wished toii were suspected. One by one the boat's shutting from our view the doomed ship as
know what he would gain by it, that I wasicrew ascended the side without molestation, she sailed to the northward by the wind.—
entirely in his power, and could do him no and soon after tho boat was hoisted —flying- We watched the poor old vessel, which had
barm, whereas, by letting me live, he might jib and main-top-gallant sail furled. ' The been so often to us an ark of refuge and a
find me of some service to him. After con- conspiritors were in Rome!' and like one Ihome of safety, until she faded away and
sulting with the natives for sometime, he in-' laboring under the night-mare—soul and bo- was lost in the darkness; then slowly walkformed me that he would not kill me at pres- dy convulsed—a prey to the most torturing ied away from the beach to tho house we ocent, and then arose to take his departure.— anxiety and the most horrible fears, I wan- icupied the night previous, surrounded by a
Upon my persisting in following, the natives dered about, watching the fated ship, as she inumber of ferocious savages, armed iv vainstantly secured me and quietly set me worked off"and on the shore. I did not know rious ways, ready at a moment's warning, to
down, with their arms, of various kinds and what to make off" her manoeuvirs; that she take our lives.
description, suspended over my head, and, had fallen a prey to Manuel and his assoMomentarily expecting an attack on the
with gestures and motions, then bade me be ciates I could hardly doubt; —but if so, why part of the natives, we passed a sleepless
quiet and remain where I was. For the did not they run her on shore? what could night, each busy with his own train ofreflecspace of two hours I was thus guarded; at they be waiting for? I asked myself if there tions and desponding thoughts. Infancy, in
the end of this time they allowed me my was any chance that she would escape from its innocence, was not more helpless than
freedom, when I went to look for the crew, the toils of the snarcr—but my heart told we. What mattered strength where strength
surrounded by about one hundred natives, me none; and finally I came to the conclu- was but weakness? or the ability to conceive
after a long ramble, I found William Peets, sion they were only waiting for high water where the means to execute were wanting?
boat-steerer, and John Gomes, carpenter, to beech her,' and end her career with our What deeds of violence might now be enacwho returned to the house with me and re- own.
i
ting on board of our ship? What shrieks of
mained. We armed ourselves with copper At about G P. M., she stood very close in- agony rending the heavens and piercing the
bolts, &.c, and took possession of a small to the land, much closer than she had ever depths of the ocean, startling the sea-monroom, with the determination of defending been before, and I, with my companions in ster from his prey? Night, gloomy night,
it while we lived. We passed the night misfortune, were of the opinion that she was thou wcrt not made for laughter, but for
among ourselves in comparing notes, and in on her last tack, and that the dread state of thoughts solemn and gloomy as thyself! for
reflecting upon our situation, and what wasisuspense we had endured for so many weary hearts heavy with wo—for the revels of
to be done. What a change the passing hours was about to. be terminated by the fiends—for the mad orgies of the mad—for
away of a few hours had made in our situa- realization of our worst fears. No one but (deeds of violence—for murder and for vice!
tion; but yesterday we were the free rovers i God will ever know my feelings. I felt con- Slowly and wearily the hours of darkness
upon the free sea—happy, contented and fident that all my ship's company had been swept by, and a faint streak of light, resting
cheerful—our hearts animated with hope cruelly murdered—which fate would also be almost upon the eastern horizon, proclaimed
our hands free and unshackled as our ours as soon as the ship was beached, and the coming of day.
thoughts; now, the criminal in his cell, con- not a soul would be left from the unfortunate At daylight, all of our little band again
demned to death, was happier than we, who Triton to tell of her sad, eventful history re-assembled
upon the beach, and with full
•knew not what our fate was to be, or that ofI and fate. As these gloomy thoughts passed hearts watched
for the Triton. At last,
our comrades—no shackles weighed uponi throught my mind, my heart sank within me; when we
never to see her again, we
our hands, but the load upon our spirits was i my fate was scaled!—the last page in the discoveredthought
her a long way off, slowly driftdreary and dark indeed. Thus passed away volume of life had been written, and I was ing away. I knew at once that another act
the night until the night became day, and! to die!—Die away from friends, from family, in this melancholy and mournful tragedy was
the light of morn gradually dawned uponi from home and all the idols of my heart! I finished—that Manuel's diabolical schemes
land and sea, upon the free man and the! was to die ignominiously by the hand of say- were
accomplished—all was lost; and satiscaptive, the savage and the christian. ■ ages—butchered in cold blood—cut off in fied that
in a short time we too would share,
all
met
the
shore
with
kind
voice
to
side,i the bloom of manhood,
on
no
Shortly after we
t
the fate of our companions, on board, we
and discovered the good old Triton standing; sooth my spirit in its parting flight, but in armed ourselves with
clubs, with the deterin for the land with all sail,set. She contin- ■ its stead the shriek of the savage—the yell mination to sell our lives as dearly as possishore
it
seemed
of
murderued approaching the
until
as i of triumph—the exulting shout
ble, and fight to the last.
though they could hear our hail on board, ers and of foes!—not the voice of ministerand not more than a mile off. The beach ing angels, but the malignant howl of fiends At about four in the afternoon, we discovwas thronged with natives, and upon our at- ■crying for my blood! Thousands of suchi ered three boats and three canoes coming on
tempting to signalize with the ship we were thoughts rushed through my mitrd as I stood shore, the ship being by this time out ofsight
last seen—standing to the northcompelled, by superior numbers, and after viewing the ship as she still ncared the shore; —when
some resistance, to retire from the shore, but at length she gracefully wound round off ward. All was now confusion and excitewith the sad conviction that there was no shore, with her head yards to the mast, and ment on shore; the natives running to and
fro like madmen, evidently greatly disturbed.
earthly means left in our power of making all seemed quiet and regular.
known to our friends the imminent danger Once more I breathed again, and heard About six o'clock, the excitement reached
the voice of the Syren bidding me hope; its height, when we were forced by about
they were in.
o'clock
o.
About 7
once more visions of escape haunted my 150 natives to go with them some distance
my boat, in charge
After
Manuel, having with him eight or ten na- -mind, and all thought of present danger van- from the house we had occupied.
tives armed to the teeth, left the shore and-1 ished. I knew not, however, how to ac- walking for sometime, we refused to go any
attempted to return. Then it
pulled for the ship. As they bounded along; count for the proceedings on board the ship, farther, and
over the waves on their errand of mercilessI but it was very evident to my mind that she was they informed us that the ship was taken, and that all on board had been killed—
destruction and death, we watched themi was still in the hands of her legitimate mas- Manuel
and some of the natives being
with the most intense anxiety, and prayed-1 ters. I did not think my mate would alin our hearts that some unforscen eventt low the natives to be on board without con- among the number—and that now they were
to kill us. Aa soon as this intelligence
might occur to save our companions from fining them; but if he had done so, why had goingmade
known to us, four of the stoutest
the hunters of blood and the agents of de- he not sent a boat on shore for me? The was
struction. The wind, which blows alike fori' whole affair was a mystery and inexplicable; natives picked me up, and others seizing upwe
the evil and the good, wafted them on theirr I knew not what to think. Once more I en- on the crew, we were forced apart, as
never
to
again.
supposed,
on;
way, and about nine o'clock we saw the boatt deavored to bribe the natives to- put me
[to bb continued.]
go alongside—the ship by this time about a board of the ship; offering everything I hadl
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THE "FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, 1848.
.,
Spoken.
NOTICE.
The Debt on the Chapel.—It is our
Fisher of the California spoke April 15lh bark Cherowould respectful!}' inform
undersigned
privilege to acknowledge in this number of* keeCapt.
of New Redrurd, 1450 whale 340 sperm. 22nd, Sarah Parthe public that he has opened a Butcher's Shop
ker of Nantucket, 800 whale 200 sperm, 2 whale* this season
the Friend, many very generous donations, 261h,
Fhza Adams of New Bedford, 1 whale. 26th, Cortes of in the building lately occupied by Mr. Tibbey,
ew Bedford, 3 whales. May 31st, David Paddock of Nan- where he will bo prepared at all times to supply
in behalf of the Chapel. We feel under Ntucket,
1800 whale 600 sperm, 17 whale* this season. June
Indiaof New London, 1600 whale, 14 whales this season. those who may favor him with their patronage with
peculiar obligation, not only to those who ''Hi,
Istb, I'm nut-ii of New Bedford, 12(H) whale 600 sperm, nothing beef at the following prices:
ft'uson. -l-i, Candacc of New London, 10 whales this
Choice pieces for family use,
5n per 11>.
have contributed their money for this object, this
season. 22d, Vesper of New London, 1900 whale, 10 whales
THE
,
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pieces 'or
lb.
Ordinary
family
per
season.
but also to certain gentlemen who have ad- iliinBhtpsspoken
4c per lb.
Uy the quarter for ships, &c,
by Whaleship South Amcrlrn, in Japan Pea.—
6,
Friendship,
June
four
whales
1850
barlitFaiihaven,
season,
Beef,
on
Corned
per lb.
vocated our cause. The present debt
n-Is all; fib, Lagoda, New Ucdford, two whales ibis season,
No pains will be spared in accommodating famibad
by
fifteen
men
took
three
boats
desertion;
loal
them;
the 'Chapel, Reading and Vestry Rooms,' 11th, David Paddock, nineteen whabu this season;Willi
22d, Neva, lies and others with the kind and quantity required.
JOHN NEDDLEB.
is $1,021,6(5. It is to bo hoped that others nreexport, two whales this season, 350 barrels all; 23d, India,
New London, eighteen wbtiles ibis season; 23d, BhefPeld Bag*
Honolulu, Aug. 19, 1848.—3w
whales this season, 3400 barrelsall; 25th, Milike minded will be disposed to aid forward Harbor, fourteen
lo. New Hedford, fifteen whales this season; 87th, Atholl. St.
LAHAINA CHAPLAINCY.
John, 900 barrels, all well. July 3d, Samuel Robertson, 1400
this undertaking. The benefits attending barrels
seasouf 2BOO all.
Divine service will l.c held in the Seamen's Chapel,
the alterations are fully acknowledged and
every Sabbath, at 11 o'clock, A. M. Seamen, residents
Memorandn*
and visiters, are kindly invited In
was to leave Liverpool 15tb The office <>f the Chuplain is a attend.
experienced, by all who worship at the Chap- The brie Spencer, ('apt. Bell,Starkcy,
short distance from the
May
with an Assorted cargo to
use,
4c
Janion A Co.
The American schooner Honolulu, hence 1h days, bad nr- Chapel, on the same street, towards the sea. All perel.
at r*an Fraueisco and hailed for Columbia River July sons wishing lo converse with him, procure the Holy
On the 27th of November last, at a meet- rived
Scriptures, or religious publications, hooks &c., will be
I4th.
English bark Janet was laying at San Francisco when ;always welcome, between the hour* of :> and G P. M.
ing of ship-masters, held at the Chapel, a Oh'The
Sabine left.
T. E. TAYLOR, Chaplain.
The American brig Henry lind arrived at Monterey from Lahaina, July 20, 184R.
vote was unanimously passed, authorizing Mn/ntlan.
tf
The
Eveline
schooner
"notice
reports
Honolulu,
Newel!,
Am
nt
i"
to
invite
officers
and
masters,
the Chaplain
Columbia River, 13 days from San Francisco.
To Seamen and Strangers.—The Seamen's Chap3camen in port, or who might visit this port, English hark Jane) at Ban Francisco unable to discharge.
el is open for Public Worship every Sabbath, al 11 o'clock,
A. M. t and 7j, I*. M. Seats pbee.
in future, to aid forward tho undertaking.
Religious services will be held At the Vcstry-KoonPORT OF LAHAINA.
every Thursday evening. Usually, there willbe'a Lee
Tho chaplain feels much encouraged, to
delivered,
lure
Arrived.
hope that the debt will be fully liquidated be- A tiff. 11—Am whaleahip Canton, Fisher, New Bedford, 21 The Seamen's Concert for Prayer is held at tho Vestr-j
fore many months shall elapse.
months, 400 sperm, 2200 whale.
14.—Am whaleahip Momiino, Russell, Nantucket, 36 months,
300sperui. 1300 whale.
wbaleahlp Caroline, Carey, New Bedford, 23 months.
Am
MARRIED.
300 sperm, 20f>0 whale.
In this town, on the 15th lost by William Miller, Esq., 11. Aug. 81.—Souih America,Bowie, Providpnre, full.
D. M.'a Consul General, Mil. JoiKPU Booth to Minn Anna 23—Rousseau, Smith, New Beford, 36 months, leoo sperm,
MlGuirb.
600 whale, WK)O lbs. bone.
,
DIED.
In Linn County, Oregon, April 11, 1P1«,after an illness of 14
days. Mr. Calkd Rouuß", formerly of Newton, Ma**.
PASSENGERS.
In the Penco from Valparaiso—Messrs. 11. R. Kunhardt and
11. kirrhiK r
In thoTcpic from Francisco—E. A. Suwurkrop, Eaq., Royal Danish Consul*.
In the Eveline from Columbia River—Mr. George M. Stanley, and captain* lady.
In the Paramatta for Tahiti—Mr. and Mrs. A bell, 11. Ilawes.
MARINE JOURNAL.
PORT OF HONOLULU.
Arrived.
July 22—American schooner Indiana, Crosby, 35 days from
CentralAmerica.
26—French brig New Perseverance, Boyer, 13 days from
Tahiti.
July 30—American brig Sabine,Chatflchl, 1G days from San
Francisco, viaLahiana.
Aug. (»— IIrem en brig Moctezuma, 33 days from Mazatlan.
h—American whale ship Call strata, Fisher, New Bedford,
S3 inoulbs oift, 400 sperm 3000 whale, lssu whale this season.
Aug. 10.—Am uhiiirsiiip Eleanor, Pendleton, Mjbtic, 36
month*, 150 sp., Ifcso wli, 500 whale season.
11.—Chileun brig l\»co, Olid, 66 dajs from Valparaiso, with
mdz.
14.—Eng.brig Tepic, Luce, 14 days from San Francihco,
gold dust and lumber.
Am brig Eveline, Goodwin, 13 days from Columbia River,
lumber, salmon,dec, tn S. 11. Willihiur & Co
Hi.—Am whaleshlp Cortrs, Swift, New Bedford, 21 months,
125 sp., 2tWo wh 1300 whale season.
Am whaleshlp Canton, Fisher, New Bedford, 24 months, 400
sp.. 2200 wh., Htiu vrflule season.
17.—Hawaiiansehr. Carlnta, Jurnvitch, from Guynias
A"g. 23.—Schooner Julian, Murtin, tt<daye I'rom Hong Kong
11. B. M.'a bark Plover, T. E. Moore Commander, 42 days
from Callao.
DONATIONS.
(TO PAY DEBT THEBEON.)
Captain Lewis, ship Matilda,
*6 00
do
A Sailor
1 00
Augustus Peterson
do
1 00
Frederick P. Coulter do
1 00
do
1 00
OcorEC A. Thomas
[.anckenan
do
1 00
W. H.
Williams
do
1 00
Geocgo
do
60
Peter Wilson
1 00
Andrew D. Fowler
do
1 00
George W. Farringlon do
1 00
do
W H Lanckman
2 00
John Norman, sail mkr do
Chas. Laws, steward do
2 00
FOR THE CHAPEL,
Total
Commander Glynn, U. S. S. Preble.
Captain Bloomfietd. ship Paramatta
do
Mr. Smith, 1st officer
Crew
do
Mr. Howe, shin John Coersrshall
do
Mr. Richmond
S. P. Daatgclt
do
Captain Hill, ship Rhone
do
Mr. J. H. Pascnll
Mr. David Oliphant do
Charles Kou
do
do
R Knight*
Wilson
do
N.
0. Barrett
do
J. Hrown
do
C. Brook field
do
do
W. R. Bushed
do
W. H. Antoni
Christ
do
TCash
do
Sailed.
do
July 25—American whale ship Junius, Smith, to cruise.
G. Ready
James Steward
do
27—American schoonerIndiana, Crosby, Hongkong.
2d—Spnui«hbrig Flecba, Vaasjuet, for Manila.
G. Mililwater
dn
29—U. S. ship Preble, t'npt. Glynn, for i bio a.
iley, superc'tro do
J.
M.
Fi
July 31—American ship Rhone, Hill, for Sun Francisco.
W. C. Siout, passenger do
Aug. X—U. 8. ship Preble, Capl. Glynn, for Hongkong.
do do
2—Hawaiian bark Mary Francis, Gould, for Mnzallan via C. E. Welmnre
H G. Wotmorc do do
Ban Francisco.
J. Matthews
do do
3—Hawaiian brlgEuphemia, Vinget, forBan Francisco.
do do
Aug. 6—Hawaiian schooner Kekauoiiohl, Treadway, for G. H. Bruchl
San Francisco.
do
do
P. Phelps
Total
Total
5 00
5 00
«2r, no
*2 00
1 00
1 00
»1 00
tlO 00
3 00
2 00
SO
50
60
50
1 00
2 00
1 00
.'>0
50
1 00
60
50
60
10 no
10 00
2 00
2 50
2 00
3 00
,
Hawaiian schoonerAriel, Grifhn, for San Fmncisco.
7—American brtg Sabine, fur Lahaiua.
10—American ship Matilda, Lewis for Hongkong.
10—Hawaiian schooner Starling, Menties, for Coltimbiu
River.
Aug. 17 —Eng. hark Paramatta, Bloomfield, for Tahiti.
Aug. 20.—Brig Sabine, Clmtfleld, for San Francisco.
21.—Brig Topic, Luce, for San Francisco.
22.—Brig Perseverance JBoyer, for San Francisco.
23.—American whale ahip Eleanor, Pendleton, Mystlo, t<
araise.
S19 50
«20 00
*K» 00
100
Total
Captain Pfannkuchc, ship Mociezuma
Mr. J. P. Jayne
855 00
2 60
3 00
FOR TITB FR1ESD.
Captnin Luce, John Coggshall
Mr. Champion, Mnlilda
Found on editor's Uibla
A Sailor
t3 00
3 00
S 00
'*
Room ihe third Monthly evening each month.
Seamen belonging lo vessels (of all nations) visiting
this port are inviied lo call at the Chaplaincy Study.
where they will be gratuitously supplied with copies oi
the Friend and other reading matter, ft will be most
convenient for the Chaplain to receive calls from Seamen
between 9 and 1 o'clock, P. M.
Public services at the Native Churches,on the Sabbath,
commence at 9i, A. M., and
J*. M.
The Seamen's Reading Room is open at all hours ol
the day. Strangers arriving and having late foreign pa.
pers. are respectfully invited to aid iv keeping said room
supplied with useful reading mailer.
gjf Donations are respectfully solicited for the support
ofthe Chaplaincy, nnd the publication of Tbe Friend.'
An annua] report of nil donations is made to the American Seamen's Friend Society, in New York. Any person contributing the sum of 6.~>u is entitled to become a
Life Director n| ihe Society, and by 820 to become an
Honorary Life Member.
SAMUEL C DAMON,
Seamen's Chaplain.
Honolulu, April 1. tf.
Notice to Luhuina Subscribers.
The Rev. Mh. Taylor will now act as Agent for the
Friend," at Lahaina, and the irregularity which has attended the forwarding of your papers, it is hoped, will no
longer be experienced. Mr. T* will employ a carrier,
who will deliver the p;iper.
D'Aubignc's History of the Reformation,
in 4 vols.
A few copies of this interesting work, elegantly hound
sale
are
for
at
the Study ofthe Seamen's Chapcloth,
in
lain.
This edition is prefaced wilh the following notice by
the author:—
1 have revised this translation line by line, nnd word
by word. It h the only one which 1 have corrected.
"Signed,
J. H. Merle D'Aiiik.se."
Just received nnd for Sale,
At tbe Chaplain's Study, a fresh supply ofthe publication* ol the American Tract Society.
Also—A complete sett ol the Christian Library,"' in
!."» vols. Price, 52.'»,00.
The Friend, Mound.
The Friend, bound, for one, two, or more years, can be
obtained al the Chaplain's Study.
A few entire sets
remain unsold. A deduction will he made from the subscription price to persons purchasing more than one vol-
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ume.
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Seamen will never be charged more than the actual
cost of ihe publication aud binding.
if.
THE
FRIEND:"
A Monthly Journal devoted to Temperance,
Seamen, Murine and (General Intelligence.
PUBLIBHKD
AND EDITED
BY
SAMUEL C. DAMON, SKAMEN'S CHAPLAIN.
TERMS.
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One copy per annum, >•-••••• $1,50
Two copies per annum,
2,50
Five copies per annum,
5( oo
gOO
Ten copies per annum,
Single copies nnd bound volumes for 1,2,3,4
and 5 years may be obtained at the Study oX tbe Chaplain.
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