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FTHE RIEND.
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FEBRUARY
Old Series VOL X.
HONOLULU, FEBRUARY 1, 1853.
Hew Series, Vol. 11, No. t.
There is now exhibited every day,
ciously and thoroughly educated will prefer
B.s
sentiments
to
one
9
a teacher of Mr.
who from A. M. to 9P. M., in Nuuanu street,
I, 18SX
OF THE K.tIEND,
9 advocates
Three Lecturea,
"shuffling pasteboard," and Honolulu, a remarkable specimen of to*
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PreMidt-nl's Menage,
bear-tribe of animals. It is called a rainbow
10
"tripping on the light fantastic toe."
Liberia,
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O. H. Po.i, E.g., fee,
The third lecture which it is our privilege bear, and perhaps that is a good name to deI3
The Sabbath,
colors are not bright, neither
13 to notice, was delivered by W. Bates, Esq., scribe it. The
nurlinoof the While Fiahery in Australia,
• 13, 14 late from San Francisco, upon the physical do they number seven, but still there aro
Commercial Hiatimicn,
14
So.eieiun of the Set.,"
We " five distinct colors encircling the head neck
»5 and social condition of South America.
The Chitd'a Paper,
15 should rather style Mr. B.s effort, an oration, and body."
The mouth and tongue of the
Foot-print, of the Race,
16 rather
Remarkable Triuaaph of Hcicnce,
than a lecture. It occupied a full hour animal are also colored in a similarmanner.
16
Marine Journal,*r,
in its delivery, and evinced a good command The animal is not large, but very gentle. It
of language, and a thorough reading of his- was caught high up apon the Nevada irieuntory, both ancient and modern. While we tains. At the same place is also exhibited a
have heard but one expression of opinion in California white bear, very much smaller,
HONOLULU, FEBRUARY 1, 1853. regard to the literary execution of the lecture, than the large polar white bear. A beautiwe have heard many express a regret that ful leopard cat, a wild cat, and a lew quails,
Three Lectures.
the lecturer did not descend more into detail, make up the miniature menagerie. These
The month of January afforded favorable which we doubt not he could easily have done were brought by the " Sovereign ofthe Seas"
indications of an increased mental activity having travelled extensively over the conti- and are to be taken to New York, for exhiamong foreign residents in Honolulu. The nent. Perhaps at some future time he may bition in the forth-coming world's fair; as
lecture, by the Rev. Mr. Armstrong, D. D., be induced, again to speak before the foreign specimens of California wild beasts.'lt would
have been gratifying to have seen also, a
11. 11. M. Minister of Public Instruction, residents of Honolulu.
of
or
popular education,
In this connection we take the liberty of genuine old grizzly bear, of California,
upon the subject
common schools was an excellent and logical publishing the following report.
weighing, say, 12 or 14 hundred pounds.
thai
conclusively
most
At
a
of
residents
HonWe hbpe every parent who takes his chilin
meeting
production; showing
foreign
held
the
close
of
the
Rev.
in
Armolulu,
of
the
alt
classes
at
dren
to see the bears, will not fail to repeat
Mr.
youth <>!
the education
(be community is at the foundation of intelli- strong's lecture, the subscribers were ap- to them the story of the
" forty and two little
The
of
statistics
the
services
of
who
were
torn
in pieces, by two
children,"
and'
virtue.
a
committee
to
secure
gence
array
pointed
the
condition
of
schools
and
such
would
be
to
debecause
treated
with irreverance
in
bears,
as
Europe
gentlemen,
willing
they
upon
the U. S. evinced extensive research, while liver a course of popular free lectures, at and disrespect an old man. 2d Kings, 2,28
the grouping of the "facts and figures" such lime and place, as should be deemed 24.
happily conduced to impress upon the hear- advisable.
President's Message.
er's mind the importance of vigorously susThey desire to announce that such encourA copy of the Alta California, has beea
taining a public school in Honolulu.
agement has crowned their efforts, that a received, containing President Fillmore's
The lecture of Mr. Beck*ith before the lecture may be expected monthly and perhaps
message. In addition*to the ordinary topics
debating society of the Royal School, upon semi-monthly.
presented in such documents, of a foreign
Another lecture may be expected two and domestic
the subject of amusements, merits 11 more
nature, the Japan Expedition
extended notice, than we shall be able to af- weeks from this evening, due notice of which is noticed and the designs of the government
ford, considering our narrow limits. While will be given in the newspapers ofHonolulu. made known, which are of a pacific nature.
The committee would respectfully express
be would encourage manly sports,and healthWe are gratified to observe a notice thatths
ful exercise, social intercourse and youthful the wish, that, inasmuch as gentlemen of expedition has actually sailed from Norfolk
glee, play-ground gymnastics and mountain ability may be found willing to prepare them- Va., and will touch at Madeira.
rambles, yet when duty sounded forth her selves to deliver free lectures, (he communiFrom the message, it appears that the ftclarion notes, amusement should modestly ty will always contribute its aid, by furnishnancial
affairs of the country are in a highly
retire. The lecture afforded pleasing indi- ing " full bouses,"
condition. On the Ist of July,
prosperous
cations, that the speaker was accustomed to All of which, is respectfully submitted.
there
was a surplus in the treasury of
1852,
C
DAMON.
range abroad o'er the fields of literature, S. C.NEWCOMB.
2
Committee. $14,632,136.
W.
plucking poetic flowers, and picking up pro(
T. E. TAYLOR.
Imports during the year,
(207,240,101
saic gems, which he could tastefully arrange.
Honolulu, Jan. 26, 1862.
149,861,911
Exporta,
Some might differ from him, in regard to cerThe Chaplain would acknowledge besides, $17,204,026, of foreign merchantain species of amusements, viz., card-play- books and papers for gratuitous distribution dise.
ing and dancing, but we presume that pa- from Dr. Newcoinb'a and Capt. Penhallew's Government receipts, $49,728,386,, expan-'
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TCHIi FIDE!©.
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rents
who desire their children to be judi- families.
sea $46,007,896.
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1853.
ceasary to comfort, and the preservation of may be set down at Ihe average of $30 fur
health.
adults, and $15 for children under 2 years,
In the establishment of the colony of free 2. Mechanical tools. Those emigrants who which, add d to the average cost of i-übsiscolored people at Liberia, the great question are mechanics ought to carry with them the lence during the first six months after their
was to be settled whether they would be ca- tools of their trade. Indeed, all emigrants arrival—say $50 for adults, and $25 for chilought to have the common tools used in car- dren—makes $80 for, the former, and $40
pable of self-government. During a period penter's
work, such as axe, hatchet, hand- for the- latter, or a general average of $60.
haa
been
fair•f thirty years the experiment
saw, augur, etc.
The average of $50, as previously slated,
forth
before the 3. Agricultural implements. Every emi- has been found by experience to In- insuffily triad, and Liberia stands
civilized world as a Republic, acknowledged grant, •vhether a mechanic or a farmer, ought cient to meet all ihe various expenses necesfree and independent government ity Eng- to be supplied with Ihe ordinary gardening sarily incurred. This average of $00, wo
implements, such as hoes, spades, rakes, he expect to receive from those person- who are
land, and other European powers.
As ihe soil of Liberia is much more easily fully able to pay their own way. The SociAmong the tree colored people of the U. broken up for planiing than that of this coun- ety, however, will not refuse tosend any who
States, there is a growing impression tha' try, the larger agricultural implements, as are unable to pay, in part or in whole, the
Liberia it a desirable portion of the globe ploughs, harrows, &c, aro not absolutely necessary expense of transportation and supfor emigration. A number of the African necessary to farming operations, though they port, hut will give a free passage to all who
are advantageous in carrying on these ope- are not able to pay for themselves, and will
Repository has fallen into our hands, which rations
on a large scale.
aid thrill in mi porting themselves during the
contains a most interesting summary of in- 4. Cooking utensils, and'table furniture. As first six months after their arrival, by furnishformation upon the subject of emigration, every family is expected to keep house, they ing them with provisions and medical attenshowing that it is a most practical affair.— ought to have a supply of necessary cooking dance when aateaaaiy, and providing them
houses to live in; ttius taking care of them a
At present emigration thither is principally utensils and table furniture.
5. Household furniture. In consequence of sufficient length of time to enable them to
managed by the colonization Society
the space occupied in the vessel by chairs make arrangements to take care ot themTime of sending Expedition*.
tables, bedsteads, and other Urge articles of selves.
Hereafter, it ia our intention to send a furniture, it is generally very inconvenient Fever.—On this point we quote from Dr.
vessel from Baltimore regularly on the Ist of for such things to be taken. Consequently, Lugenbeel's Sketches of Liberia, in which
May, and the Ist ofNovember, oi each year; though we are disposed to accommodate emi- may be found a full account of the diseases
and from Savannah and New Orleans at such grants in every way in our power, we cannot of Liberia.
"The physical system of every individual
times as there are per.ons enough ready to encourage them to expect to take such artiemigrate to justify the necessary expenditure, cles. In view of the want of room in the who removes from a temperate to a tropical
of which we will give timely notice. And if vessel to pack them securely, and conse- climate must undergo some change—must
circumstances ahould require it we will fit quently of the risk of their been broken or experience some process of acclimation,
out other expeditions from those cities, or damaged 1 during the voyage, ns well as the which may, or may not, be attended with
from any of the northern ports, so as to ac- coat of transportation, and the greater com- much fever, according to circumstances—lo
commodate, as far aa it is in our power, all fort ofthe emigrants on hoard, when the ves- the constitutional peculiarities of the indipersons who may wish to emigrate. We sel is not thus crowded, we would advise ap- vidual, his previous habits of life, the state of
cannot, however, promise to send an expe- plicants for emigration, to dispose of such his mind with respect to calmness and padition at any particular time, (except the two articles of furniture previous to the time of tience, or irritability and disquietude; toga.from Baltimore,) unless we can have the as- sailing. In emigrating to a distant country, ther with other imaginable circumstances.—
surance of a sufficient number of emigrants they must expect to put up with some incon- Some persons in passing through the proto justify ua in incurring the expense of char- venience at first—must not expect to com- cess of acclimation have very little, if any,
tering and fitting out a vessel. It is impor- mence house-keeping in Liberia just where fever, and nre not at all interrupted in their
tant, therefore, that applicants for emigration they left off in this country. All these arti- avocations by sickness, during the acclimatahould give ua early notice of their desire to cles can be purchased there in style and ing process. Others are not so|highly favorgo to Liberia, and of the time when they quality, not much inferior to the best in this ed, and some die during the first few months
country, at the cost of nbout fifty percent., of their residence in Liberia—not always in
will be ready.
Length of voyage.—The length of the (frequently less.) advnnce on the price of consequence of the violence of the fever,
but frequently in consequence of not exervoyage from Baltimore or Savannah is from similar articles in the U. States.
thirty to forty days—the average is about 6. Additional articles. Those who can af- cising the necessary precautions in the prethirty-five daya. From New Orleans it is ford it, would do well to take with them a servation of health; such as proper attention
ten to fifteen daya longer.
keg or two of nails for shingling, &c; also to their habits, diet und clothing, to the exAccommodations.—Emigrant vessels are some cotton goods—bleached and brown tent of exposure to the bent of ihe day, as
always fitted up expressly for the comforta- shirting, calico, handkerchiefs, (fancy pat- well as to the damp and chilling night-air,
ble accommodation of the emigrants; and terns,) and various kinds of cheap stufffor and especially to the avoidance of all sources
abundance of good provisions is always put pantaloons and coats or jackets, and other of mental inquietude. In some cases, the
on board, of which the master of the vessel necessary articles of wearing apparrel; also physical system becomes sufficiently adapted
haa the* charge, with instructions to furnish some money (gold or silver.) These will be to ths> climate to resist the surrounding delethe emigrants with everything necessary to useful to them in erecting their houses, and terious influences, in two or three months.—
their health and comfort.
paying for any labor they may need. All In other cases, a year or more elapses before
Amount of baggage, &x.—Our rule is these articles can be purchased in Liberia; this desirable point is reached; the individnal
to allow each adult emigrant, the bulk of two but as they generally cost more there than in in the mean time being subject to occasional
barrels, or ten cubic feet in addition to the this country, and as the expense of transpor- attacks of chills, followed, of course, by more
bed and bedding necessary for the voyage, tation is not much, it would be well for those or less fever."
which latter, it is expected, of course, they who can afford it, to furnish themselves with Once safely through Ihe acclimating prowill furnish themselves. A proportional al- a small supply of such articles. To these cess, the individual may, by the exercise of
lowance for children. It is expected that might be added a barrel or two of salted such prudence as coninv n sense would dicthose wno wish to take bulky articles of fur- provisions, in case, on inquiry at the place of tate, enjoy as good health as in most parts of
niture, and boxes of goods, will pay freight embarkation, (where they can be purchased,) the United States. In reference to this, we
on them, at the rate of $1 50 a barrel.
it is fdund that they can be carried. Emi- again quote from Dr. Lugenbeel's Sketches.
What emigrants should take.
"The majority of colored emigrants, who
grants should alwaya carry with them a va1. C/oiAmWt. Every emigrant ought to be riety of good garden seed; sealed up in vials have sufficient prudence to use such means
well supplied with clothing, previous to leaf- or bottles, or wrapped in paper, and packed for the preservation of their health aa an ening home, both <br winter and summer, simi- in saw-dust, to prevent injury during the lightened judgment would dictate, usually enUrv.o what he sends in this country. Though voyage.
joy as good health, after the first year of their
there is ne winter is Liberia, yet during at ExriNsa.—The actual expense incurred in residence in Liberia as they formerly enjoyleast awSrhaU* the four, warm clothing is ne- the transportation of emigrants to Liberia ed in the United States. In some casea, i»-
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nVed, the state of the health of the emigrants kind, and in any required number, may be jgeneral rule, however, it may be atated, that
is decidedly improved by the change of resi- raised with much less trouble and expense isome rain falls during every month there is
dence from America to Africa. The large than in this country—such as beeves or bul- Isome fine, clear, pleasant weather."
Education.—By the aid of the Governmajority of cases of sickness that came un- locks, cows, sheep, goats, swine, geese, turder my observation, among those persons keys, ducks and chickens. Besides which tment of Liberia and several Benevolent Inwho had resided a year or more in Liberia, numerous kinds of wild game, including deer istitutions in this country, good free schools
was in indolent, and consequently, indigent, of several varieties, are very plentiful; also Ihave been established in nearly all the settlepersons, whose prudence was commensurate a variety of excellent fish in the rivers. So tments; so that all parents can avail themwith their improvidence. Indeed, in view of1that, no industrious man need apprehend any 1selves of the facultiea thus afforded for the
the heedlessness, carelessness, and indolence difficulty in getting enough animal as well as ieducation of their children. Efforts are now
of some persons, who were scarcely ever vegetable food.
i making in this country for the establishment
To the industrious agriculturist, therefore, of a regular collegiate Institution in Liberia,
sick, I was astonished at their continued exLiberia offers an inviting home—a home in which it is hoped will soon be put into opeemption from disease."
We may here add, that emigrants are al- which all the necessaries, and many of the iration. And here we may state a fact very
ways furnished with necessary medical at- luxuries of lite may be produced, with much iencouraging in view of the future prosperity
of Liberia: as a general rule, the children
tendance, by competent physicians in the less labor than in this country.
We cannot 100 strongly urge the superla- Iborn there are as far advanced in education
empl>y of ihe Society; and that it is important to pay strict attention to the advice and live importance of a regular, systematic, and ias children of the same age in moot commudirections of the attending physician.
persevering course of agricultural industry inities in this country. The privilege of havLand —By the laws of Liberia, each emi- and frugality, hs the best and surest road to iing their children properly educated, and
While to the merchant, or Ithus prepared for future usefulneaa and hapgrant on his arrival receives five acres of independence.
good land, or if he prefers it, a town lot |f the commercial adventurer, Liberia presents ipiness, is one worthy of the consideration of
he is the'head ef a family, the quantity of an inviting field for the exercise of his talents ithe free people of color in the United States.
land is increased according to the number of and enterprise—a field rendered more invit(Political privileges.—The government
his family, not exceeding ten acres. This ing or tempting by the consideration of the of the Republic of Liberia may, in every
allowance may seem small, but in conse- success that has crowded the efforts of many essential particular, be regarded as a miniaquence of the great productiveness of the who devoted their time and energies to this ture representation of the Government of the
soil, it is abundantly sufficient for the com- department of industry; and while the me- United States; and the citizens of that Refortable and independent subsistence of all chanic may take encouragement from the fact public enjoy equal privileges with the white
who will properly cultivate it. Any person that in a growing country like that, the pro- citizens of this country. Colored emigrants
who desires a greater quantity, can usually ductions of his skill will be required; yet, to are invested with the rights and privileges
purchase it from the government of Liberia, the enterprising husbandman especially, Li- of citizenship immediately on their arrival;
at from one to five dollars an acre, accord- beria offers inducements and encouragements but no white person is, under any circuming to the location.
equal to any other country in the world.— stances, allowed to become a citizen; conseFace of the cocntrv, &c—Liberia does The ease with which the soil may be culti- quently, white residents cannot hold an office
net consist, as some suppose, of arid plains vated, the excellence and abundance of its in the government, or have the privilege of
and burning sands, but of hills and valleys, products—its coffee, not surpassed by any voting.
Religious privileges.—Not the least
covered with the verdure of perpetual spring, other in the world—its sugar-cane, cotton,
presenting to the eye of the observer, as arrow-root, ginger, pepper of several varie- among the privileges enjoyed by the citizens
viewed from the highest points of land in the ties, and other exportable articles—ita sweet of Liberia are those which pertain to the
vicinity of the ocean, the appearance, of a potatoes and numerous -either vegetables, worship of the Almighty Ruler of the Unideep, unbroken forest, with hill-top rising growing freely and yielding abundantly dur- verse, whose providential superintendence
above hill-top towards the vast interior. The ing every mouth in the year—-its great vari- has been so signally exhibited in the estabcountry is well watered by many beautiful ety of delicious fruits—together with the lishment and progress of that Republic—
streams; the banks of some of which present facilities afforded for raising beeves, sheep, And perhaps in no other country in the world
encouraging scenes of agricultural industry. goats, hogs, and various kinds of fowls, and are the ordinances of Christianity and the
The soil of Liberia, like that .of other the frequent demand for vegetables and live ceremonies of divine worship observed with
countries, varies in appenrance, quality, and stock of different kinds, by the officers and more strictness and regularity. Probably a
produrtiveness. There is, however, no very crews of vessels visiting the country, as well larger proportion of the citizens of Liberia
poor land in Liberia; and most of it is very as the constant demand in foreign markets are members of some Christian Church,
rich, not surpassed perhaps by any other for the exportable articles; leave no room to than of any other people in the world. In
doubt that ihe frugal and ii dustrious farmer every settlement, there is one place, or more,
country in the world.
Among the numerous agricultural products may, with no other means than those which of 'public worship, in which religious serof Liberia, we may specify as exportable ar- every individual can readily procure, live in v ices are regularly held. And several of
ticles, rice, coffee, cotton, sugar, arrow-root, ease and comfort and independence. And, ■he pulpits are statedly filled by men brought
ginger, pepper, and ground-nuts, all of which any man in Liberia, who enjoys a tolerable up and educated in Liberia, and exhibiting
can be raised in quantity and quality not sur- degree of health, and who does not live com- talents and qualifications highly creditable to
passed by similar products in any other part fortably and independently, may charge the themselves and to the institutions at which
of the world. Of other vegetables that may deficiency to his own account.
they were educated.
Concluding remarks. —In conclusion we
be abundantly raised, we may specify as the Climate. —In reference to the climate,
principal, sweet-potatoes, lima or butter- we quote from sketches of Liberia as follows: would make a few general remarks. And
beans, snap-beans, peas, cucumbers, melons
"On the whole, I regard the climate of ifirst, in reference to the advantages of the
of various kinds, beets, radishes and carrots, Liberia as decidedly pleasant. The extremes iemigration of the free people ol color from
besides several articles peculiar to tropical of the thermometrical state of the atmos- ithis country to Liberia: these are of a threecountries, as cassadas, yams, Sic , Indian phere may be sent down at 66° and 90°.— fold character, having reference to themcorn, or maize, grows very well on some The average height of the mercury, during iselves, to their children, and to the native inlands; not so well, however, as in some parts the rainy season, is about 76°, and during Ihabitants of Africa. A comparison of the
of the citizens of Liberia, with vat
<
of the U. States.
the dry season about 84°. The mean tern- condition
of
c the free colored people in this country,
A great variety of fruita grow plentifully; pernture for the year is about 80°."
some of which are, the orange, lime, lemon,
The only recognized division ofthe year cdrawn from actual observations, must conpine-apple, guava, mango, papaw, cocoanut, into seasons is the wet or rainy and the dry •vince every candid observer that the social,
tamarind, sdtirsop, chiota, and okra; to whicb season, or, in common parlance, the " rains,' political,
and religious condition of the -forj
may be added the plantain and the banana, and the "dries;" the former of which an- rmer is greatly superior to that of the latter.
the former of which is one of the moat lus- swors nearly to our summer and autumn, and 1The free man of color may, therefore, conficious and wholesome fruita in the vegetable the latter to our winter and spring. During <dently expect to better his own condition by
to Liberia, where he can enjoy
kingdom, easily cultivated, and affording an the half of the year commencing with May, removing
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excellent end nutritious article of food.
much more rain falls than during the other ■privileges, of which he is virtually deprived
Domesticated animals of every necessary half commencing with November. Aa ■ iin every part of this country. Not only een
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he better his own condition by emigrating to 1 " G. B. Post Esq.- We are pleased to New Chaplain for Lahaina.
Liberia, but if he is the father of'a family of' learn that a petition is in circulation for the We rejoice to welcome, The Rev. S. R.
children, he cannot but desire that they should appointment of this gentleman to the post of Bishop as Chaplain for seamen st Lahaina
receive the inestimable benefits of intellectu- Collector for this port, under the incom- The large number of seamen the
in
hospital,
al training—benefits that are there freely ex- ing Democratic administration. Mr. Post is
tended to all, but which' can be enjoyed by a gentleman of high standing, a merchant of and a fleet of moro than one hundred whalecolored children to a very limited extent in lonjr experience, and one well acquainted ships, which has visited that port during the
the United States. A country in which our with commercial matters on the Pacific.- last season, have made it qnite apparent that
children may be introduced into the temple of Besides, he is no rowdy, no duelist, no the services of a chaplain are highly desiraknowledge, and may compete with all other broken down political hack,' but a man
aspirants, on the score of merit alone; and whom the whole community respect and ble. We are confident that foreign residents
in .which they may enter the avenues ofcom- esteem. 'Tig true he is an independent at Lahaina will extend to him a most cordial
mercial enterprise, of professional distinction minded man, and could not conscientiously welcome.
and usefulness, or of political rivalry, with sustain some of the nominations of the late
The Chaplain would acknowledge
the privilege and prospect of being elevated Benician Convention. We suppose our
to a position as high as any occupied by their neighbor of the Tunes and Transcript would valuable donations of books for gratuitous
fellow-men in the same community; is cer- call him a bolter. Well neighbor, you distribution, from R. Carter, Esq., and M.
tainly vastly preferable to one in which such bolted once yourself, if we remember right, W. Dodd, Esq , booksellers of New
York.
privileges cannot exist. But, not only in view in another city, and we honored you too for
o( bettering their own condition, and afford- it, at the time. Don't let honor be set down They were received per " Eliza Mallory,"
and could not have been more opportune.
ing their children facilities for acquiring an to a man's discredit."
education, and thus becoming qualified to We copy the above remarks upon Mr.
Honolulu, January 10, 1853.
occupy positions of dignity, honor, and re- Post's nomination to the Collectorship of
To the Editor of the Friend :—
sponsibility among their fellow-citizens;
Pacific." As a Dear Sir,—At the meeting held at the Bethel oa
should Ihe free colored people of this coun- San Francisco, from " The
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to
to
Liberia:
we
were
aware
emigrate
try desire
among merchant,
that Mr. Post the 6th inst., I was much pleased that you were enother inducements, that of being instrumen- stood among the first, and it is highly grati- deavoring to establish a Savings' Bank. Although
tal in elevating the benighted native inhabi- fying to see his merits so prominently set I am not a resident in Honolulu, but a sea-faring
man, I have felt that a word from a stranger might
tants of Africa, to the true position and dignity of men, deserves the serious considera- forth, as entitling him to hold so lucrative a not be amiss.
tion of those to whom the finger of Divine public office. Our object in referring to this As for the establisment of a Savings' Bank, it is
Providence clearly points as best calculated subject, is principally this, to encourage just such an institution as is wanted ; and so far a*
to rescue that land from the thraldom of ig- young men to press forward under the most it was suggested that it would benefit the mechanic
norance, and the debasing influences of sudiscouraging circumstances. Mr. P. we and scan an, I know that it would. If such an inperstition.
stitution existed in this city, many seamen on being
If colored men cannot understand and ap- know will pardon our allusion to the fact, discharged would then deposit their money, for 1
preciate such advantages as these, it is not I that at no very distant period he was dis- am knowing to such classes.
worth their while to go to Liberia! Those, charged from an American whale ship, at As to its furthering the cause of temperance, *
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on the contrary, 'who can and do appreciate
would be just the thing.
them, and who fully resolve to emigrate Honolulu, and became clerk in Mr. Grimes' know itYours
C. C.
truly,
cheerfully and with a determination to try to store, and subsequently in that of Messrs. S.
The Editor of the Friend, would be glad to
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obstacle
&.
Co.
Our
overcome every
thatmay be presen- 11. Williams
intercourse among
from more of the sea-faring community upon
ted, may confidently expect to live more eas- seamen, but especially whalemen, has made hear
ily, more comfortably, and more indepen- us acquainted with very many deserving the propriety of a Savings' Bank in Honolulu. In
the N. Y. Seamen's Savings' Bank, over $5,000,000
dently, than they can in this country; and
may enjoy the satisfaction of aiding in lay- young men, who for the time being are has been received on deposit, a considerable portion
ing the foundation for a great nation, in ma- shipped before the mast, but as for being of which belongs to seamen.
turing institutions and laws for the govern- sailors, they are not, never were, and never
The Japanese Expedition.
ment of a great people, and in redeeming an will be. They are only waiting for a good
statement is said to exhibit the
following
The
worst
immense continent from the
of Pagan
to "do belter." Such persons, effective force of the squadron which is to sail this
darkness and superstition—a work infinitely opportunity
month tor Japan, under the command of Commomore sublime and glorious than can possibly frequently come to us for advice, and if in dore Perry :
be performed by any of the colored people our power to advance their interest, it alThe Vermont, with !)6 guns and 800 men ;
in this country, however favored may be their ways affords us the greatest pleasure. Not Mississippi, 375 men; Susquehanna, 350 men;
position, enlarged their opportunities, and a few such persons are now occupying hon- Princeton, 190 men ; Alleghany, 190 men ; Saratoga, 22 guns and 190 men ; St. Miry's, 25 guns
determined their energy an t perseverance! orable
positions in society on the islands, and 190 men; Vincennes, 22 guns and 190 men ;
and in California. Wo have reason to be- Macedonian, 22 guns and 450 men ; Porpoise, 10
For the Japan Expedition.
guns and 120 men ; Southampton, 4 guns;
lieve there are many more now connected ington, 4 guns; and Talbot, already sailed, 4 Lexgun*
the articles to be taken out by
205 guns, and 3,045 men. The last three
Japan Expedition, says the Scientific with the whaling fleet in the Pacific. Young Total,
named vessels are storeships.
are to be
erican, will be a locomotive and ten miles men, be not discouraged, conduct honorably added to the ships' companies 700There
marines,
of railroad iron; a telegraphic apparatus, and labor faithfully in your present calling, with the compliment of the storeships, which,
officers]
with wire sufficient to lead from the Empe- ere
and others attached to the expedilong you may be situated more in ac- scientific corps,
an
make
effective
tion, will
ror's palace to one of the principal towns; cordance with your
force of 4,000 men and
views and desires.
an apparatus for taking daguerreotypes; a
330 guns, mostly havy ordnance. The steamers
a
magnificent barge for the Emperor, apd some
Will not some of our sea-faring friends are each to mount couple of Paixham shell-guns
boxes of domestic goods of all descrip- regret, if they sail, without obtaining "The of largest calibre, and placed on revolving trucks
so as to sweep the horizon.
These trims are inFriend," bound. Volumes for last year now tended to be used for the discharge of shells of 90
and 120 pounds each, and long 42's making 23
ready.
guns to each steamer. Each ship is provided
beBohfAcaksnol.w—edIngfrmst eaAll seamen are invited to visit the two brsss 24 pound field pieces, to be usedwith
man, the Chaplain would gratefully acknowledge a
for
or cannister shot."
*»*
donation of books and pamphlet*, for gratuitous dis- Chaplain's
study for books and papers, but shells
Commander
Joshua
R. Sands has been ordered
tribution, from C. Bunker, Esq., U. 8. Consul, at
Lahaina; also another donation from the Rev. Mr. 1 especially seamen belonging to those vessels to the command of the steamer Alleghany, which
is
to
accompany the Japan expedition under ComWhittlesey, of Hana, east Maui. Favors of this des- an board of which subscriptions have been
modore Perry, CapL Hiram Paulding is to comcription are particularly acceptable at the present taken
Bethel
and
for
the
up,
support
of
the
have
of late betn remand the ship of the line Vermont, now Btuareat
time,in as much as no supplies
'Friend.
at Boston for the same destination.
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t.mong
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5
1853.
Custom House Statistics--1852.
The Sabbath.
There is no land where—all religions obligations aside—the Sabbath is so necessary
as in this coaatry. We should become barVALUE OF GOODS IMPORTED FROM— IForeign exports from
barians without it. Already the lust of mon- The United
$377,281 79"
States,
$348,608 29 Honolulu,
3,861 72
ey and peculiar institutions into the most ve- California,
62,819 14 Other ports,
$381,14111
hement emulation, "wrinkles almost every Oregon,
7,688 34 Domestic
exports
92,298 67
brow, and at which strangers gaze and won- Great Britain,
$129,613 69
66,03303 As cargoes,
der. Our very pleasures have this dash of China,
127,638 00 267,361 M
British Colonies,
29,096 73 As supplies,
and
our
and
days
impatience about them;
British America,
8,836 82
Total exports,
$638,39* M
hours hurried on in the whirl of constant ex- Bremen,
39,413 96
'
16,417 49
citement, lose their distinctness, and mingle Kamchatka,
646 43
in a misty mass in which the better reason- Sitka,
3,212 96
CUSTOM HOUSE RECEIPTS.
ing faculty can distinguish little that accords France,
Fanning's Island,
3.08274
natural
of
life.
purposes
with the
Were Society Islands,
I.ahai—,
Honolulu,
2,443 21
223 44 Import duties, goods,
639 0*
32,679 09
this hurried way of life, this eager hunt of Peru, Chile and Panama,
2,067 60
10,660 64 Import duties, spirits,
49,914 98
gold and rank uninterrupted, it would soon Sea et. al.
24 69
99136
Free,
20,626 26 Transit duties,
•
sweep away before it all that elevates and By Whaleahipa. dutiable,
342 M
7,71190
•
•
18,390,13 Harbor dues,
do,
purifies human nature, or gives grace and By
6,694 08
144
Storage,
•
766 86
goodness of life.
$716,296 27 Interest,
HtM
Fines and forfeitures,
21324
The Sabbath stays the severer pulse of Of the above, imported free by
112 00
Samples,
$26,781 66
society, opens the low and dark clouds that Missions &c,
1,126 00
Coasting Licenses,
410 06
Diplomatic Agents,
gather round the hearth, and lets in the light For
377
38
Registry,
agricultural purposes,
of better thoughts and loftier feelings. To
Native Seamen's taxes,
708 M
1,610 10
1,003 00
stock, &c,
lose this recruiting dispensation from the Returned cargoes,
960 00
467 M
Shipping natives,
11,629 14
829 60
Blank stamps,
3,369 00
667 00
course of the iinpetunus life-struggle, would Hawaiian Whaler,
266 90
Canal,
1,20000
be to render our destiny that of the dun- Fire Engine remitted,
slave.
we
While, therefore,
regard
geon
4*688,64
106,797 38
$41,097 94
the desecration of the Sabbath as primarily of- Imports at
Custom House receipts,
Free.
Dutiable.
Honolulu,
106,797 38
fensive, as a violation of the divine law, we Lahaina,
10,910 60
16,206 98
Lahaina,
6,688 64
8,614 98
6,361 42.
condemn it as a wrong done to the heavy la- HUg,
997 47
Hilo,
666 85
184 76
Kealakeakua,
den—as a step taken onwards to barbarism.
688 36
Kawoihac,
1,63»68
We see, with great regret, a constant ten- Kawaihae,
81 74
Kealakeakua,
*
o(
Ihe Sabbath. This is
38 46
dency to the loss
26,477 81
19,096 46 44,673 27 Waimca.K.
the greatest in those communities where the
$769,86864!, Total C. H. receipts, $113,09193
Total import*,
pulse of society is the most rapid and unintermittent, and where the worship of mammon, or of pleasure, is as perpetual as it is
EXPORTS OF DOMESTIC PRODUCE.
absorbing. This hostility to the Sabbath is
Kauai k Niiham.
Honolulu. Lahaina. Kawaihae.
manifested in the success of the Sunday pa- Sugar,
7,123
lbs.
699,170
23,684
pers devoted to business and pleasure, and
•
1,487
16,894
17,99i
gallons.
Syrup,
46,136
gallons.
the devotion ofthe day to idle entertainments. Molasses,
200
108,610
1,600
,000
They who invade the day of rest, do a Coffee,
lbs.
a
barrels,
96
•
7,022
wrong to the race at large, and aid in weak- Salt,
330
barrels,
1,616
1,320
4,968
Irish
Potatoes,
ening a divine institution given in mercy, Sweet Potatoes,
660
barrels,
1,689
/
3,»M
120
776
and inseparable from the interests of civili- Beef,
barrels.
20
84
lbs.
zation.—North American.
Tallow and Lard,
6,294
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- - ...
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...
.
---- -
- ...
- - --- - - -- ...
- -- - -- -- - - - --
- -- - ---
--
Hides,
Decline of the Whale Fishery in Goat
Skins,
Arrow root,
Australia.
Our London Correspondent under date of Pulu,
Oct. 2"2 dsends us the following extract of a Turkies,
Fowls,
letter dated Sydney, N. S. W. June 25th, Ducks,
- - - - -
1,019
29,779
20,044
26,088
1,000
274
1.016
1,747
160
176
32
814
1,232
4
12,803
6,014
24,600
2,600
300
6,800
| 200 | 1,041 |
67
I »,
I
I
-
lbs.
lbs.
1,400
"
1,424
i
[1,000
»
689
which it will be seen that the effect of the Swine,
Cattle,
threatens
be
Australia
to
gold discovery in
feet.
\
\
disastrous to the colonial whaling interest.—
600
1,600
The effect of a decline of the fishery in the
60
zoo
250 |
00 I
| bunches.
Australian colonies, which have heretofore Bnanas,
I II
16
Oninna.
bunches.
ouncne..
» I I
I bunches.
I
furnished so large a portion for the supply of unions
10
M.
M
the English market, will Ie sensibly felt here
42
i
uoauf,
•i
in an increased demand for American oil.
400
r
Cocoanuta,
At present we have no foreign' whalers Mat bags,
600
lbs.
lbs.
4.866
4,866
*"■•
»im>o
fungus,
in port, and the catch of the last arrived Fnnmii
pork, beef, I
Colonial ships, which I subjoin, is not en- Dried
lbs.
4,294
& fish, sausages,!
[
couraging. Great difficulty is now experi- Cigars,
M.
17*
17i
|
which
with
enced in getting crews for ships,
12,660
Limes &' lemons,
46
40
Hh^ n
.68
68
|
the greatly enhanced cost of fitting, will ex- Sheep,
«
«,«,,
1,700 i
3,700
I
V
ercise a most unfavorable influence on this Pineapples,
90,186 82
branch of business; and which, should no |VaL of funuture.
J
'67800
673 00
amelioration take place must decline in this
I
fr
I
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#90.769,82 19,368,40 8,330,70
1,008,16 2,278,12i
port. Last sales of Colonial caught sperm,
k
a,
were made at £63. We have had no black HONOLULU—Domestic supplies to 177 merchant vessels, at an average of $160 each,
oil or bone for sale for a long time.—A*. B. To 226 whalers, at an average of $220 each,
by
asr
,
"
.
189 I
1,178
30
1,048
2
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.
Shipping lAst.
Advices from St. Petersburghtoh2efd
Oct, state that the whole Russian army had been
ordered to wear mourning three days for the late
Duke of Wellington.
- - -
To men-of-war, fcc,
LAHAINA—To all vessels,
HILO—To
Other ports,
so.
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- - - .- - - -:
-.
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$26,660
60
$ ICA SA
aVO«
49,720 00
6,000 00
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THE FRIEND, FEBRUARY,
1853.
a,
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OH. AND BONE TBANSHnTED FREE OF DUTY DURING THE BPRING SEASON OF 1862, Ihend the wonderful progress of naval archiAND BOUND TO THE UNITED STATES.
tecture.
Whale oiL
Whalebone.
Sperm oil.
Mr. McKay could not have selected a betAt Honolulu.
800 gallons.
88,710 gallons
ter
name lor his ship; iia historic! associaLahaina,
6,267
2,387 "
tion is lull of instruction, and no
<•
Bile,
M74
ship was
••
49,141
*
"...
ever more worthy of such a name.
12,341
90,238
Since the opening of the California trade,
Daring the fall aeuon, bound to the U. States.
lbs.
has built five large clippers—
Mr.
Honolulu
1.002,210 •<
2,881,627 the McKay
82,180 "
Hound,
Stag
Flying Cloud, Staffordshire,
Lahaina,
28,708 "
196,492
Flying Fish, uud Sovereignfol the Seas, but
1,120,918 ■
82,180 "
3,078,019 no two of them are alike in m»ili I.
Daring ths fall season, bound to Bremen,
Her leading dimensions are as follows:—
Honolulu,
49,479 •■
1,072 «
81,932 Length of keel 215 {feet, on deck, between
perpendiculais 158, overall, fr»m ihe knightNATIONAL VESSELS AT HONOLULU DURING 1862.
heads lo the taffrail, 265; ealieme breadth
Haa*.
|
|
flataai arrival | Natioa.
Oommaader. | (una | From | date of«ail'j | Bound for
of beam 44 feel, about 20 feci forward of
May 7.
Amphitrite,
British
Callao,
24
Hay 30, Port Clarence. the centre, breadth at the gunwale 42 feel;
Frederick,
Jans 20, U. 8. A..
B. Dulaney, 44 Callao,
St. Lawrence,
Nov. 20, Valparaiso.
depth 23} feet, including 8 feet height of beJune 22, 8. k Norway, Eugenie,
Virgin,
36 Gallspagos Is July 2, San Francisco,
tween decks, dead rise 20 inches, swell or
Aug. 26,
do.
do. S. Francisco, Aug. 26, Tahiti.
do.
do.
rounding of sides I fool, sheer nearly 4 feet,
and register 2421 ions.
* MERCHANT VESSELS
PORTS
OF
|
WHALERS.
AT THE
As Mr. McKay built this ship on his own
I.auaima. Hilo. Kealakkaxaa Kawaiuak. Hon.Lah.Hilo.Kesla.Kaw.
Hostomh.u.
he alone is responsible for her sucaccount,
Inside Out. Tonnage
cess bs a sea-boat. He designed that sh*
no
Torn (T.
nnw... Out.
Tons. No. Tons.
No No [No INo. No.
should be the swiftest sailing vessel in the
Anwncin
71 12 !3,24S 6,362 20 4,908 602
260
6
848
202 180 K8
2
7
British
28 10 6,607 3,417 7 1,228
word, and what is apparent to all, has made
2
600
92
I
1
25 3 3,664 393 11 11,90
Hawaiian
6
698
her
1
strong enough lo carry shot in bulk.—
lhouion
6
1,878 900
1
200
8
I
1
Considering the sharpness of her ends, she
3 1 613 948
0
11
1
1
has large stowage capacity for a clipper,
Holland
3!
1.401
360
Russian
great surface and length of floor, and will be
770
I
1
Hamburgh
268
very buoyant, and easy under canvass.
2
Chili
Hanoverian 2
288
Her ornamental work was made by Messrs.
Mexican
126
1
Raiatea
Gleason &. Sons; Mr. T. J. Sheldon mad*
1
116
Danish
her pumps and blocks, and Mr Mendum
134 173
N. Grenada
376
was her blacksmith. She was built at East
47o| 236
Peru
Boston by Mr. Donald McKay, and is tha
141 36 38086 13236 38 6326 3 602 6 1,310 11 1,438
226 189 89 7 i
embodiment of his idea of clipper perfection. So perfectly true are her
LIQUORS PAYING A DUTY HIGHER THAN FIVE PER CENT, TAKEN OUT OF BOND FOR that, notwithstanding her vast proportions,
size, there are
CONSUMPTION, DURING THE YEAR 1862.
many (freighting ships of half her register,
that loom larger to the eye. Al four hundred yards' distance, she does not appear to
1
be larger than 7or 800 tons. She has been
i a i
.5
I
0
£ 5 3, » &I «I a ~. a I 1 inspected by nautical men from all parts of
1st 3 months, Honolulu,
1,881 1974 24
342 I 288| 84 I
231
2d 8 months, Honolulu,
283 the country, and we believe, has been the
981
338i
148j 3331 64
1 4J object of unqualified admiration. There are
2d 3 months, Lahaina,
6
doubtless many ships more tastefully orna3a i months, Honolulu,
1,266 196i 6 94
111 178 410 45J
23} 4, 7 mented with
3d 3 mouths, Kawaihae,
23
curving, gilding, and other ex4th 3 months, Honolulu,
3,946 6974 7 404 9
44 6691 7121 235 Ml
6 176 crescences; but for beauty and model,
4th 3 months, Lahaina,
392
6 24
I 31
strength of construction and completeness of
Honolulu, 1862,
18,074
8,074 1,430 1141160
144 60 I 9 231
equipment aloft, she has no superior. It ia
1,2384
1,746
14284
164
Hi
4691
Lahaias,
23J
392
IS
10 21
24
31
but
resonable to presume that, with a fair
Kawaihae. "
28
I
chance, she will make the quickest voyages
8>489 1,440 17 60 9 28 66 1,2691 1746 4281 144 234
164 4691 ever performed under canvass. We con[14,1604 Gallons.
sider her not only an honor to her enterprising builder, but to Ihe country at large
The Sovereign of the Seas.
How strangely this uncouth hulk would Americans on distant seas
may tefer to her
The following facts respecting this beau- look along-side of her modern namesake. with national pride, and challenge
a comparThe
difference between one of our clipper ison from Ihe commercial navies
tiful "Clipper," wo copy from the Boston
of the
and a Chinese junk would not be
schooners
Atlas, published about the time of her sail- more marked;
world. She is well named—the Sovereign
yet it is only by referring to
•f the Seas, and is now in New York loading
ing from Boston.
the past that we can justly appreciate the for
•
California.
More than two centuries have paased improvements of the present.
away since this name was first
applied to a
the modern Sovereign of the Seas The Last of a Veteran
ship. In 1637 that ship was built in Wool- theBehold
Whaler.
longest, sharpest, and most beautiful
wich dockyard; her tonnage corresponded
J.
&
Baylies
Co.,
sold
at
auction
on Satmerchant
the
ship
in
world, designed to sail urday the old ship
with the year, she was the first ship with
at least twenty miles an hour with a
Phocion.
She brought
flush deckes," and the largest of any van-,
whole- $190, and is to be broken p. She was
built
sel which had previously belonged to the,sail breeze. See her in the beauty of her in New York in 1807,
is consequently
English navy. Her keel measured 187 feet strength," the simplicity and neatness of her forty-five years old. and
The old creature's
and 9 inches, and she had three decks a rig, flying before the gale and laughing at model was as bad as possible,
end a Dutch
the
and
rising sea;
then imagine her cum- galliot would beat
a poop and topgallant forecastle, and '« bare
her in the contest for
five lanthorns, the biggest of which could brous ancestor, wallowing from side to side, beauty. We have
only to say, peace to her
up the ocean into whitened foam, and
hold ten persons upright." She waapierced tearing
ashes! and express the hope that a
drilting
of
for 136 guns, but probably only mounted she was perhaps seven miles an hour; yet ships like her may soon follow her score
into the
the first ship of her day. Imagine hands of
the ship breaker.—JV. B. Shippmg
|an this, and even a landsman
can compre-J
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�THE FRIEND, FEBRUARY, 1863.
7
thought they had taken possession of for the
lon fhe ocean, and he felt the need of that first
"The Child's Paper."
time since their creation, monuments
to
which
an
anchor
hia
would be "
This is the name af a most beautiful month- hope
provboth sure and steadfast;
and that hope and ruins have been found Incontestlbly
soul,"
ly paper, psibNshed by the American Tract he found in the atoning blood of hia Redeem- ing the presence, at a remote ago, of a race
Of them,
society. It is a perfect gem in the juvenile er. This gsve him peace and joy, and he far advanced in the arts of life.
Most gladly we esteemed it a great privilege to unite himself'of their social life, their ware, end their final
newspaper department.
deatiny, history has no record, and even the
.place *t upon our list of exchanges. The with the people of God. Not only had he voice of tradition is silent. At so remote a
the believing heart, but the diligent hand;
-following interesting sketch of sailor charac- he
period did they exist that all memory of them
was industrious and frugal.
ter we copy from the number for November.
and
what
of
has departed for ever. Other races now
have
passed,
Several years
May it speak a word of encouragement to hint now? He is an American citizen, be- wonder over the ruins of their once stately
forests of waving trees snd creeping
the members of our Ladies' Stranger's loved and respected, though his German ac- cities,
verdure
have partially hidden them from the
and
he
still betrays his foreign birth,
Friend Society, who are frequently called cent
loves and labors for hia adopted country. sight; and, as in some instances in Ihe South
upon to assist »the sick and destitute sailor, Sabbath-schools, the missionary cauae, the Sea Islands, the subsidence of the earth haa
to Honolulu.
Tract Society, are all dear to him; and when buried them beneath the waves of the ocean.
The German Sailor ox Ship on Pire.
the sailor's home was burned down a few In the Ladrones, in the Chinese sees, Tinian,
the Marquesas, Easter and Pltcalrn
Several years ajro, a fine ship, on her voy- years since, he was himself able torebuild it, Java,
Islands,
colossal idols of stone, and ruins of
and
now
owns
it.
from
New
York
to
encounage
Liverpool,
not the work of the present nacities,
great
those
treatises
read
excellent
When he
tered a severe thunder-storm. The lightare
the
only monuments remaining to
tions,
Tract
ning struck the ship, knocked down several upon systematic giving, published by the
of these races. How
of the crew, and run down into the hold, Society not long ago, he immediately said, tell us of the existence
(he
small
a
ef mankind does
doinga
of
part
atore,
acwhich was filled with bales of cotton. There I too will weekly lay by of my
disclose!
was a smell of fire, and the dreadful discov- cording as the Lord prospers me;" and he history
at Edery was soon made that the cotton was on began to put the earnings of one day in the The Vineyard Gazette, published a
an
account
of
visit
Mass.,
gives
garlown,
aoon
fire. What could be done? The hatches teeek into the Lord's treasury. Thia
Tinian island, by
were speedily closed if possible to keep the enabled him to say to the Tract Society, to one of these ruins, on
Fisher, or the Nantucket
fire under, while efforts were made to reach " Pick me out a pious German, to labor as a Capt. Alfred K.
atreet
the nearest port, which proved to be Ports- colporteur among my own countrymen in thisi whale ship America. The principal
and
all of
lone,
was
miles
the
buildings
The
three
him."
will
support
land,
New
mouth,
aad I
Hampshire, not many leagues good
finest
raaof
the
color,
stone
a
dark
and
of
off. With what gratitude did the sailors Society did as he wished; and now, though i
terial.
the
centre of tha street were
Near
in
or
i
he
is
found
behind
his
counter
always
the
as
descry
land,
it hove in sight; for, by
fifty feet in
the time the vessel reached the mouth of the his shop, he is preaching, through his col- twelve solid stone columns, nearat the
base,
and
ten
feet
diameter
in
height,
harbor, her decks were hot, and a suffocat- porteur, to numbers of his countrymen, that
ofimmense weight.
stone
caps
surmounted
by
which
he
esteems
so
and
precious,
gospel
ing heat steamed up through every open
avenue other streets diseam.
distributing good books, full of the word of From the principalintervals
and at riuht anAs she came up the harbor, word of their life, besides making generous offerings to verge at regular
whole city were
ruins
of
the
The
gles.
"It
is
not
hard
to
other
cause.
good
perilous situation was sent on shore, and every
ancient
with
trees
of
and giganovergrown
preparations were made to scuttle her— give, when it is all laid by," he aays.
the
which means to bore holes in the sides and Does not this story give us a heart to wel- tic growth. The native inhabitants,'nor
the
island
whose
is
possession
in
Spaniards,
who
come
to
our
shores?
bottom of a' vessel, in order to sink her as come the foreigners
could give no account of the
low as possible in the water. The fire-en- Let us tako them by the hand, sympathize at present,
of the city. \
gines of the town were speedily brought with them, encourage and aid (hem, show founders
The existence of these ruins, their reseradown to the wharf; as soon as the crew laud- Ihem our institutions, teach them our lanfound in Central America,
ed, the hatches were opened, and the fire, guage, give them that Bible which is theti blance to thosewith
other facts, have led some
in
connection
of
our
and
point
greatness,
long stifled, now fanned by the air, flamed corner-stone
the conclusion (hat it waa by this route
wildly up the masts; but the engines were them to "the Lamb of God, which takelhito
came those tribes who first peopled our conh. c. k.
on hand, and streams of water were poured away tho sin of the world."
tinent.
From the eastern shore of Asia to
over the deck, down the hold, and among
our western coast there is an almost continuFoot-prints of the Race.
the rigging.
of
which might have served
Among the sailors who were injured wasi The unity of the human race, its oneness ous line islands
stones in crossing the great
a German lad, who had one of his legsi of origin, necessitated widely flowing migra- aa stepping maratime tribes venture far oat
The
dreadfully shattered by the lightning. The tory movements for the peopling of the earth. ocean.
si-a in their open boats, and the winds and
poor fellow found himself helpless, suffering, Monuments of these migrations are found| to
them in their eastin a foreign land, and hardly understanding scattered over widely separated countries, tides would at times favor cast them against
course,
w
ard
or
perchance
the English language; but a sailor's homei and in remole and unfrequented regions.—
'coast of California.—
kept by a pious widow, opened its* friendly The foot of man has pressed many a soil| their will upon the is
that there has been a
supposition
Another
waa
never
travellers
assume
■doors, and there he was carried. The doc- which later
land
in the] Pacific, and
subsidence
of
|
great
tor was sent for, who said the limb must bei trodden before them. America, it ia well
are but the fragcut off. What suffering days and sleeplessi established, had been oft times visited by that the existing islands
.ii tnts of a vast continent. ' At all events
of
Conights did be endure; but every thing wasi Europeans before the re-discovery
exist in California, to attest the
done for his comfort: Christian friends were■ lumbus. The early Scandinaviana pushed| similar ruins
race, in long past
raised up in hir behalf; he was nursed, pro- ■ their discoveries along the coasts of Anseri- presence of a superior fact,
in connection
is
a
time.
It
curious
The
vided for, and at last the limb healed, andI ca, beyond the equator, to Brazil.
he got well; but he could no longer followi brothers Zeni, Venetian navigators, visited | with the present Chin-ec immigration in Calischo'ars assert that
the seas; he was a cripple, a poor stranger Newfoundland, aeventy yeara before the voy- fornia, that Chinese the name Fu-sang,
was
known
of
by
America
in a strange land.
age of Columbus. The Northmen repeatin the great annals of the
mentioned
and
coasts
betweea
ihe
years
he
our
Did grumble over hia hard lot? Oh, edly visited
to the fifth century of
no; he kept up a good heart, and soughtt 1000 and 1380. Leif, the son of Eric the Chinese empire, down
era.
it is not extravaperhaps,
Thus,
our
work; and what was better, he began to in- Red, in the year 1000, first saw the land at
out-looking
point at which
to
that
the
say
gant
Scotia,
then
ia
Nova
Nantucket,
about
of
that merciful God who hadI the island
quire more
across
progress
at
laat
arrived
our
we
have
in
Thus
the
counspared his life in the storm, and given him ai and lastly in Newfoundland.
from which our conquersafe anchorage through a long and tediousi try to which the Norwegians, under the lead the continent, and
out upon the broad
illness. He learned the English language, ,of their great musician, are now turning ing course seems toitsbenumerous
islands, waa
among
Pacific
and
and diligently attended on the means off their steps [in search of a home, was first the
earlier races,
of
to
the
entrance
point
ancestors,
their
own
the
blessing of God, he saw discovered by
grace; and by
this vast continent from its
that his soul was beset by far greater perilsi So, in the islands of the Pacific, which ini who redeemed
solitude.—Portland
Ttassirff*.
than those trass which he had just escapedI many Instances modern navigators have primeval
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1853.
ach Sierra Nevada, Woodlty, 18da fmr*sa Ft»s
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you get a smart breeze, make eastard. But
—Am brig Lyra, Seymour, 24 dm fan San Francisco.
"•■" —Haw.
ach. Maniiku, Berri), 27 da fin San t-'raafiete
if you have "horse latitude weather, make
—Am brig Swiss Boy, Dexter, 28 di fm Ban Francis*"*,
Sine* the arrival of the magnificent Sove- tthe best of your way due north until you
14 —Am ach Matthew Vanaar, Dodge. 91 da fm San fm*.
—Haw. brig Wallace, Crowell, 19 d* fna San Fran.
a good wind or fall into the variables,
get
{
wig* of iht Stat, in-this harbor,(remarks the
** The
clipper bark Caprice touched off this port on lbs*.
editors ot the Aha Californian.) one of the ((westerly winds,) between 35 and 40 deg. 26th, (8 daya tmm San Franeieco, left n few papan and wnni
on to Hong Kong.
noat interesting circumstances has transpired then stick her away for port.
Cleared.
connected with her late passage, that has Captain McKay crossed the line" fourcruise.
ever been recorded in the annals of voyages teen hours behind the time specified above. Dec.3l—Am ah Orozimbo, Johnson,
bk Euphrosyne, Barras, Valparaiso 4k H. Leads*
(o this ocean. The incident is fraught with ]Lieut. Maury's directions were fully ob- Jan. 31—Br
1-Amih Droino,Starr, cruise.
I—Am ih Thoa. Nye, Almy, erulte.
the deepest importance to the cause of sci- served and with what success it may be
3—Am sh Ohi", Norton, enuM and home.
the
particulars
to
and
lay
verified,
and
we
haaten
seen.
His
was
fully
prediction
ence,
3—Am *h Alexander, Ryan, crniae.
3—Am »h Catherine, Hull,rru.ae.
achieved
American
before the public.
a
for
triumph
glorious
i
:t-\m sh Mary Merrill, /Folium, It Tahiti.
The Sovereign of the Seas left New York on science.
4—Am sh Bragnnza Devoll, cruise.
6_ \ m ah Canada, Went, cruise.
the 3d day of August, and arrived in this
i -Am ih Bengal, Phillips, cruise.
her
passage
7—Am bk Delta, Weeks, cruise.
port oo the 16th of November,
Visitors at the Seamen's Reading Room,
7—Am ah Chas Carroll, Chape), cruiae.
occupying 103 days, two hours. A few will find a fresh supply of late papers.
7—Am bk Washington, Kdw.-trda. cruiae.
her
Haw bg Baltimore, Faty, for Manila.
7—
capto
her
departure,
weeks previous
8—Haw bg Msgdalenc, Tabor, for New London.
tain, L. McKay, addressed a letter to Lieut.
bg Moctezuma, Ffaunkuche, for Bataviav
10—Mex.
examinaOur notice of the excellent
sh Adeline, Cnrr, New Bedford.
M. F, Maury, the well-known astronomer at tion of the Piiniihou school, we defer for 12—Am
19—Am *h Roht. Pulsford, Carey, cruiae.
the Washington Observatory, requesting
I 13—Am sh Con. Pike, Maker, cruiie and home.
13—Amah Columbia, Cash, cruiae.
copies of the fourth edition of his " Sailing special reasons until our next number.
French Corvette Bnllante, Ln->elin,2o guns.
13—Am ah Emily Taylor, Riddell, for New BedfWad.
Directions," for use during the voyage.—
IS—Am wh ah Columiius, Harris, cruise.
Captain McKay received, shortly before sail- A CARD.-—The Chaplain would acknowledge
17—Am ah Geo. Law, Cooper, for Akyab.
16—Am wh sh Three brothers, Adtrna, cruise.
the donatio* of $'20.00 from Consul General Miller,
ing, the annexed letter in reply.
19—Am sch Excel, Cnrwin, for San Francisco.
This letter furnishes one of the most re- I for attendance at Little Briton Hospital.
21—Am wh sh Northern Light, Stott, cruise*
18—Ham. bk Condor, Pett-nou, forNew Bedford.
and
markable instances ofscientific foresight
21—Am bk Aucklnnd,Woodfine, fm New Bedford.
21—Brit.
ach. Rapid, Cresawell, for Sydney.
knowledge that has overcome in our possesA CARD.--The Ladies' Stranger's Friend Soci24—Am wh sh George Clark, forNew lied ford.
sion. The astronomer in his studio at ety with gratitude acknowledge the following dona24--Am »h Ellen Brook-, llavis, for do.
96—Am wh sh Hihernia, Jeffrey, to cruise.
Washington predicts from the observance of|turns, since the commencement of the New Year.
96—Fr wh ah Pie IX,
cruise.
$10.76
certain sailing directions which he himself "ThcFriond,"
98—Haw. brig Juno, Starr, for Han Fraacieee.
the
entire
of
the
(being
profits
panet
Emily
Taylor,
99—Am
sh
for
We»t,
N. Bedford
of
a per for
has resolved and laid down, a passage
1852.)
vessel bound on a voyage of over 17,000 A. B. Bates, Esq.,
20.09
10.00
miles in length and does not err, in his cal- His Excellency, R. C. Wylilc,
WHiiaai.
Cook,
Mr. A. S.
5.00
culation of the time occupied, two hours!
Chandlaur
Am ah Win. Hamilton, ■•»■.
8.
2.00 Fr ahehPallaa,
Reynolds, Esq.,
Heahury.
NautiluH,
Am ah BonJ. Morgan, Cbapol.
Here is the letter:
Am
J. Fuller, Esq.,
1000 .111
Janus, Cornell
India, Miner.
ilmnh
ah
)
National Observatory, Washington,
Frances
ah Cnlumbue, Narru.
»
Henrietta,
i.Am
5.00
Dr. Smyth,
Baker.
Manuel
Ortet, Cola.
j
Koinulua,
S.
S.
NEWCOMB,
Tresaurer,
F.
J
July 28, 1852.
II.
M"ah laaac Howland, Woaa
Am bk Harvest, Almy.
Sir:—lf you have not the charts and old
bk Prudent, Naah.
Am wh »h Clmriut, Bumpna.
Remarkable Triumph of Science.
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Am all Isaac flicks, Skinner. Fr"ah Ferdinand, Martsn.
sailing directions that accompany them,
Married.
M Heroine,
Am .h Surah, Swift
19tli
cfty,
hy
toil
on
the
C
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insi.,
In
R«v.
B.
Mr.
call
on
George
Manning,
Damon,
please
my agent,
«' Maria Theresa, Taylor. Am Mi Jeanette,Writ
G. St. Clair, to Mil* Aknii Moope, both or this city.
bk Suomi, Haahainav,
|
ah
Norrie.
Kus.
llrookllne,
Am
No. 142Pearl street, and he will furnish you
Am all Black Warrior, Bartlett A.v ah WarreD, Smith.
\m p-h Martha, Tnokrr,
Am ah Helen Aujruata, Pajsn.
with them.
Am sh Navigator, risk.
Am .li Vesper, l<o|.er.
DIED,
I am driving through the press the 4th ediAm bk W. T. Wheat'in, Groan Amah Mar. It Martin, Mif
Stoninj-ton. it Hea, July Mth,
Onboard
bark
I'nident
of
An bk Pi.in.c-, H 111n«w.
bk
Holt.
Delaware,
tion of Sailing Directions. I hope to have 1853, Levi stirbuck. a Saml«i.'h lilaniiir, bdonigini; to Am
Am ah Navy, Norton.
the chapter on the route to California out inI Molokai.
HllrNiiiMra.
Drowned, January 13th, 1852, by fallinp overboard from
time for the Sovereign of the Seas. If so I hark
iAm bk Mafdala
ech William,
I'rudent, William lliuxono, belonging to Silvar Creek, Hawbk
Fillan.
llerkihiro,
.Hhw acli G Washington,
llrit
will send you them in the sheets, and yours1 N. Y.
Pamliira, Molt.
Am ab Kquator, Klwell.
be
that
takes
them.
Taßfier, Hsteeuoa.
be
first
vessel
of
the
Heaa,
will
Am 'li Snv. remit
the
I Mil bk
sh Onward, rotting.
M'Koaclry.
Vnrk,
hli
Un
vm
and
have
If you get them, stick to them,
bg
F.lizabeth
Newell,
illnl. JaxqilelinofcElise Itaaa
Ilnw bg
Richards.
illan.ch<Jorinthiaua,Ricli»U.n
average luck, I predict for you a passage of MARINE JOURNAL. \mhg/oe,
Mooney.
A.. ah Orptieue,
I
■ot over ojje hundred and three days.
No. of vessols in port, 55
PORT OF HONOLULU.
Wishing you all the luck you can desire,
Arrivals.
lam, Very Truly, &.c,
Subscriptions
3— Haw sell Geo. Washington, Derby, 29 da fm Pan Fran
M. F. Maury. Jan. 6—
Russian bk Muomi, lla»bagen, 13 ds fm tiilka 1500 v. h,
For Ihe Seamen'!, Chapel, Neat, free] supporter! by
Captain L. McKay,
bone, 25000
sh Warren, Smith, ofTisbury, 17 days fin sen, In tTraltiilitnus conlrtlutioin j nnil the Friend, one ihonsnnd
| Core of Messrs, Grinnell, Minturn & Co..] 7— Amdistreas.
copies of which ar,- dislribuled gratuitously among Seain IlicPacific Oceun.
7—Am ah Helen Augusta, Fales, 34 mm., fm N.W. Coast
New York.
For Chapel (| For Frti
1000 wh,8000 bone.
Names.
P, S.—For fear the new directions should
119
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mdze
Boston,
fm
to H
B—Am eb Equator, Elwell,
6.00
5.00
Ship "FAVORITE,"
Snow
and
others.
F.
old
not be out in time, do this: Follow the.
6.00
Tierce,
6—French 'Jorvette Brillante, Lapelin, 30 guns, 33 days.
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2.50
2.6V
klr. Coffin, " Three Brothers,"
from Callao.
(third edition) as they are for doubling Cape
Equator.
ds
Bartlett,
17 fm
8-Am sh Black Warrior,
6.00
6.00
2apt. Cash,
as much
Hern.. After y>u get round,aremake
ll—Am bark Tangier, rjweeuer, 171 d> fm N. York, with tfr. Luce,
3.00
3.00
short, as the
cargo of mills.
westing, where the degress
Master and officers of ship
15—Am sih Eieel, Corwin, fm Lahaina.
winds will conveniently allow, aiming to
Francisco.
Howland,"
8.60
I.JO
15—Am »h Geo. Law, Onoper, Sti ds lin Han
" Isaac
15—Am sh Sovereign of the Seas, M'Kay, 33 ds fm S. F. Japt
6.00
6.00
Stott,
croi» the parallel of 40 south, between 100
ah York, M'Kendry, 33 da fm San Francisco.
15—Am
U.
S.
Consul
at
,'. Bunker, Esq.,
and 105, the parallel of 30, about 110.—
17—Brit, ach Rapid, Cresawell, 31 da fm San Francisco.
Fran.
6.00
I.OS
I-ahnina,
17—Haw bg Elizabeth Newell, Smith 88 ds fm elan
Don't fight head winds to do this. Cross the
6.00
17—Am bg Zoe, Richards, 3> da fm Man Francisco.
Hr. Greene, " Prudent,"
line near 120 dee. west,
will do,
18—Holland brig Jacqueline and Eliae, Haas, lot) ds from rfr. Heron, to
debt on Chapel 10.00
pay
New York—cargo coals.
considering you have a clipper under your
6.00
17—Amah Martha, Tooker, fm coaat California, 3350 wh. klr. Barnard,
the
25th
on
or
before
of
October.
You
18—Am
ah Navigator, Fish, fin cruise, 60 if, 3100 wh.
feet,
3(l—Marv and Martha, Slocum, fm cruise,3oo wh.
will hardly get the northeast trades south of
31—Am ah onward, Cotting, 19 ds fm San Francisco.
Notice to Whalemen ! !
23—Am bk Pioneer, Billings, 19 moe. out, 900 wh.
10 deg. north. Make a due north course
By whaleships touching at Koloa, Kauai, geoa!
93—Am eh Emily Taylor, 13 ds from aea, in distress,
through the " doldrums," and when you get
34—Am sh Orpheus,Mouney, fm Sydney via Navigator's supplies may be obtained at Mr. Gilmore't l'l«u»a»Islands.
I-tio n, on reasonable terms.
the northeast trades run along through them
37—Dan. 3 masted seh. Corinthians, Kichelsen, 35 ds fm
of
Wood—s6.oo per cord.
full,
sails
course
San
Francisco.
studding
topmast
with
Fresh Beef—4 or 6 cts. per lb.
SB—Am sh Navy, Norton, 16 mos. out, 70 ap, 1600 wh.
C-Anbk Delaware, Holt, 6 mos. fm N. London, dean. Fresh Butter—6o cts. per lb.
going no farther west than the winds, drive
SB—Am sh Vesper. Lopof, 19moo. out, 650 sp.
you, taking care not to cross the parallel of
Sweet Potatoes—from $1.00 to $1.60 pax banal;
38—Anf bk Waa. T. Wheaton, Green, fm cruise.
20 deg. north, to the east 0f.125 deg. west.
—Am brtg Judaon, Doring, 36 ds lm Ban Francisco. talso, fowls.
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kirlf Corsair. WSite, 23 ds from Baa Francisco, f Reference, tt 8. RamouM, Esq., Hoaolasa.
When you lose the northeast trades, if
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