https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/7cccb80cd655209d0e488b13fd3e0521.pdf b5d0627279bb1c11f5ea27c74ec94e43 PDF Text Text THF E RIEND. HONOLULU. MAY I, 1863. St*Sim,Swill, IM.J Boston or Coville [Ebon is the native name] CONTENTS For Mny, 18(13. 11. Iter that Ten, Ate Mssa MaYs Bswsrl Pins. ■ > 30• r '' M Masked Combatants, Island of bbSBB When will the War Ml • Surveying vessels needed in the I'aeific Letters from Messrs. Doane and Snow, Marsha!! Islands. Xc, News from bbbßßbSsSSbs New Hawaiian IMcllmuiry Editorial lie DbSBB Marine Journal, Ac., ' ) 30 M 30 37 37,38 38 40 " 4 40 THE FRIEND. MAY 1, 18«:i. "Better that Ten Guilty Should Escape, thanthat One Innocent should Suffer." One innocent Hnwaiian, named Heleiki, came very nearly being; bung in San Francisco, under the authority of the Supreme Court of the United States. The report of his trial and release have already been published, but the case is one which presents many interesting and important points of consideration for judges, lawyers, witnesses, philanthropists, and all who can employ the sentiment of the old Roman poet, Terence : Whatever concerns humanity, concerns "myself." In referring to this case, we shall allude which transpired even before the of the William murder of Capt. Penn,off Strong's Island, on the 6th November, 1852. In October of that year the schooner Glencoe was cut off" and burnt, and every man killed, at Ebon, one of the Marshall Islands. The natives disposed of some of their plunder and money taken from the Glencoe, to Capt. Hussey. A few days subsequently, Capt. H. was killed by a native of Oahu, one ot his sailors. By referring to the Friend of July, 1863, we there find published a letter written by Dr. Gulick, and dated "Ascension, Feb. 19, 1853," and from this communication we quote as follows: " It is reported that a California schooner has been cut off" in the Radack Range, at to events whalehoal's crow who arrived, too weak to walk, were also killed, as they crawled up the heaeh. * ' Several whaleships have since taken from that island considerable stuns ol money. Capt. Hussey, it is said, received over a thousand dollars. It was for this money that one of his crew, a Oahu native, killed him. That native has since been killed on Simpson's Island, by one, it is said, whom he himself was about to shoot. Thus do ' the dead bury their dead,' and murderers execute murderers." Now, after nearly ten years have rolled away, certain persons belonging to the William Perm inform against the innocent Heleiki, and he is thrown into prison in San Francisco. Most providentially for the interests of justice, and the fate of Heleiki, Dr. Gulick was passing through San Francisco, soon after the man's arrest. He visited him in prison, and became thoroughly convinced of his innocence. He now set to work with the spirit of a Howard. But we cannot go into a full detail of particulars, although they deserve to be collected and put into some permanent form for preservaIsland, and a * tion. We hope when Dr. Gulick returns, that he will do it. Suffice it to say, that through the courtesy of United States Judges, the ability of able lawyers, the correspondence of consuls, the collecting of evidence, and, finally, the visit of a deputation of witnesses, sent to San Francisco by the Hawaiian Government, the man Heleiki is fortunate enough to escape without being hung and has returned to Honolulu. This case is most interesting and important for several reasons: 1. The man's life is saved, and the innocent escapes a felon's doom, on the evidence of men belonging to a copper-colored race ! Mark you, there are some parts of the professedly civilized world, where the testimony of His Honor Judge li would not have been admitted. It is only recently that his evidence would have been admitted in the State Courts of California ; but to the honor of the {JDlbStriM, 33 »»1.20. U. S. Court, there was no question upon this point. 2. The Hawaiian Government has shown a magnanimity and zeal in behalf of one of its humblest subjects, when falsely accused in a foreign land, worthy the most enlightened, most civilized, and most Christian nation on earth. We feel proud to dwell under its broad JEgis. Here let us remark, that while citizens of the United States may feel proud of their Supreme Court, and Englishmen may feel proud of their high Courts, so may Hawaiians be equally proud of their Supreme Court, presided over hy such judges as Chief Justice Allen, Judge Robertson, and Judge li—the latter having just returned from his most honorable mission to California. 3. This is a case which cheers the heart of the missionary and philanthropist. 4. This is a case which should teach witnesses that they ought to be very cautious how they swear as to the identity of a man, after ten years have elapsed. 5. This is a case showing that judges and witnesses should be in no haste to pronounce the sentence of death upon a poor criminal. If there is any doubt let him have the benefit of it. 6. There is a good reason for believing that the real murderer of Capt. Hussey was killed by the hand of violence, a few months after he committed the deed. " Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed." We learn from various sources, that the Rev. Dr. Anderson, and family have returned to Maui, having completed the " tour around Hawaii," including a visit to the volcano. Last Sabbath they expected to spend at Wailuku, and during tbe current week to attend the annual examinationand exhibition of Lahainaluna Seminary. They would be at Lahaina next Subbatn, and return to Honolulu by the Steamer, on Wednesday morning. �1 II X FRIEND, IHAV, 1863. 34 Extract from BileR 'Sstn eport " On the Voyage of the Danish Corvette Galathea," Round the World, in the Years 1845-46-47. TRANSLATED KROM THE DANISH BY K. BANNINIi, KSQ. (Uoiilltnu'il limn mir Mmcli numlxr) tered children of Israel. The explanation, however, is much nearer, for tradition reports that strangers were wrecked at the Islands and settled there. In all probability the Spaniards discovered the Hawaiian Islands in the sixteenth century. Much may therefore be advanced in proof of the Catholics having been really the first on the islands, though they appeal, as proof of such an assertion and Ihe right of their mission as founded thereon, not to those fuels, but to one of much later date. Capt. Freycinet, in the French corvette VUranie, arrived at the islands in the year 1819. The almoner of the vessel, the Abbe tie Quelen, accomplished the solemn baptism of a chief, Kalaimoku, who, however, as Arago reports in his account of the voyage, " after having exchanged presents with Freycinet, returned to his seven wives, and sacrificed, as before, to his idols." The corvette sailed away, and the whole occurrence resulted in nothing of consequence, as it was of little importance. A foreign adventurer, Rives, who accompanied King Liholiho to England, went to Prance after the death of the King, and caused himself to li" noticed prominently, by accounts of his extensive plantations on the islahds, and his pretended influence over the King of Hawaii, lie stated publicly in the newspapers that lie wished for priests who might under his patronage extend tbe religion of Christ, In July, 1896, Pope Leo Xll. appointed B Jesuit, Buchelot, as apostolic prefect ol the Sandwich Islands, with whom a second Catholic priest, an Englishman by the name of Short, associated himself, and in the year following, the vessel having these two gentlemen, and several lay brothers from Bordeaux, on board, dropped anchor off Honolulu. The Captain brought the priests on shore, notwithstanding Kaahumaiiu's objection!, nnd they found shelter with n brother of Kalaimoku, the restless ami ainlniioiis Hoki, who, ns Governor of O.iliu, always contrived to oppose the orders of the Queeß-Beient. On the death of Boki, Kaabumana commenced her persecution of the Catholics. The priests, however, evaded in numerous ways the orders of the government, nnd even alter they bad been exported to California on :i Independent of the mission, but also in a strictly Protestant direction, works the " American Seamen's Friend Society." Again one of those beautiful as well as powerful products of American piety and philanthropy. It does not require many days'residence among the inhabitant! of the new world to notice the practical tendency of their untiring activity. They are strangely bare of any appreciation of art, poetry and of the beautiful generally. Religion is the only spiritual element in which they move. The peculiarity nf their character is also stamped on their roligious pursuits, and they evince in this, as in all other business, a restless spirit of speculation, urging them on to the farthest extreme. The " Seamen's Friend Society" was founded some 15 or SO government vessel, in December, IS3I, a few cateclusts remained beyears ago. A few pious Americans in the city of New York, hit com- hind tinder the protection of the English Consul, Charlton. In the year passion for the abnndoncd seamen roving about, nnd wished, at the same IKI6, n Catholic priest, Robert Walsh, arrived from Valparaiso, who, in spite of the prohibitory orders of the government, remained here, time, to save their souls and also their bard-earned shillings for them. Charlton claiming he was a British subject Deeds followed thoughts ; thousands gave their dollars. Total abstiThe Hawaiian government continued its persecutions against the nence became the watchword of the society. The Bethel flag announced Catholic inhabitants, till they perceived the* had got on a dangerous for on the Oth July, IH'IS), a degree of toleration was proclaimed, the dawning of a new time, when n temple should arise in the souls of road, which all punishment on account of religious belief was abolished. by seamen, and the deluge of liquor should no longer stain their bodies, It was, however, too late. Three weeks after, the frigate I'Artemise, New York, however, proved to be too limited a place for the work of Capt. Laplace, arrived and demanded satisfaction for the ill treatment of the philanthropic society. A Seamen's Chaplain was appointed at French colonists, and tbe free exercise of the Catholic religion, and Havre dc Grace, the same was done at Honolulu in 18IJ5. The Chap- equal rights with those of the Protestant, lain at Honolulu, the Key. Mr. Damon, receives $700 annually and free Persecution on account of religious belief, is never justifiable, and the lodging. He preaches, goes on board vessels, distributing religious Hawaiian government had no one to blame but itself for the consetracts and admonition, visits prisons, where seamen are detained, edits quences of us proceedings. The missionaries also were to blame for an abstinence paper, and receives at his house foreign shipmasters, ex- not exerting their whole influence to put n stop to such disorder and tending his hospitality to the seamen of every nation generally. His strife. But why did the Catholic I'ropoganda prefer to sow contention continuous and restless labors work an incalculable good among the sea- and disunion here, where there was a united Christian people, rather faring class. Every evening a circle of American captains were nccus- than go to countries where the religion of Christ Was unknown ? And tomed to assemble with their wives under the hospitable roof of Mr. Da- how discreditable to the representative of a civilized nation to force on mon, and while away their time agreeably, over n cup of tea. Brandy, the government hero a treaty which should only hnve been filled with even ale and beer, were not to be found in his house. The •• Seamen's the spirit of religion, demanding concessions which would precipitate Friend Society" has caused much good on the Sandwich Islands. The the very people, whose counsellor he took upon himself to be, into the sailor is generally religious : thnt every one must lie convinced of who most degraded and barbaric of conditions. has lived on board with him. How many, however, would not squanThe Catholic religion has spread remarkably fast over the islands. der, with the levity which accompanies their religiousness, in a few Bishop Abbe Maigret is n very pleasant and well educated man, who days on shore, the money earned under manifold hardships and dangers has kept himself aloof from the cunning intrigues which gained a footat sea, did not this society carefully and protcctingly watch over them. ing for the Catholic Church on the islands. He occupies a very unpreWhat change for the better it has caused may be seen in every port. tending cottage containing two small rooms, its furniture consisting of a The above mentioned abstinence paper is called the " Friend." It in- bed, a few chairs,'and a sofa. I could not help drawing a comparison cludes besides its editorials, important commercial and shipping news, between this very simple dwelling and the commodious and comfortable also, much interesting information in regard to the Pacific Islands gener- houses of the American missionaries, and the question involuntarily preally, and tbe Sandwich Islands in particular. It is, in these respects, sented itself to me, whether family life, with Us pleasantries, its duties, the most important of Australasian newspapers. cares and claims, did not to a certain extent prevent the last named After having spoken of the Protestant Church on the Sandwich from dedicating all their powers to their religious cause, while the Islands, we shall proceed to tbe younger, or, as claimed, the older Catholic priests sacrificed every comfort to their zeal, thus presenting to Catholic Church. I should notice, that the American missionaries their congregations a striking example of frugality and self-denial. found much, on their arrival at the islands, that reminded them of During my short visit at the Bishop's, the conversation turned upon the Christian doctrine, particularly that of the Old Testament. Such, for before-mentioned disturbances. He spoke very peacefully and reconcilinstance, as a holiday kept by the natives four times a month, corres- ingly on the subject, never expressing the least bitterness against the ponding with our Sabbath, circumcision was practised, the doctrine of Protestant missionaries, and when the persecution of the Catholics was pure and impure was known, the first fruits of the land were offered in referred to, remarked that it belonged to times past and gone. sacrifice, they had holy places of refuge, etc. Sheldon Dibble quotes Having made these statements in regard to religion, it is my duty to this and much more, as proof that the Hawaiians are a part of the scat- present briefly the result of its introduction on the islands, as I found it, �and in order to be correctly understood it will be necessary to go back over their history, giving a review of the material at that time. The founder of tbe Hawaiian Kingdom was Kamehameha 1., a son of Keona, King of West Maui, whose half brother, Kalaniopu, reigned on Hawaii at the time of Cook. Dying in 1780, he left one half of that island to his favorite, Kamehameha, while his own son had to be satisfied with the other hnlf. His son, dissatisfied with the arrangement, opened the war against Knmehaniehn, his cousin, in which the chiefs of the other islands took part, being jealous probably of Kainelmmehn's growing power. After a continuance of sixteen years, Kame.inmolm subjugated the entire group, and ended the war. Having become the Sovereign, he applied the whole of his time, during the remainder of bis reign, to the advancement of his people, and succeeded, by wise and well executed laws to preserve such order and security, that the old natives when speaking ol him, say, " Old men and women could rest in safety on the highways." He was a chief of an entirely snvnge race, nothing more nor less. When we judge him according lo the circumstances uuder which he lived, we must incontestsibly feel great respect for him. As a warrior, he succeeded in accomplishing what nobody had ever before him done, viz.. to subdue all the islnnds. He merits the highest praise, however, for his good judgnnmt and judicinusness in his intercourse with foreigners who, in men-of-war or in mercantile vessels, visited the islands, displaying sound sense in his intercourse with them, and listening willingly to their counsels und directions. By a linn and dignified demeanor, he inspired the loreigners with respect for him, abstaining from all acts of violence against them, however much his chiefs might incite linn to it, and punished severely, without regard to persona, any violation of the rights of hospitality. Thus he avoided an intervention of foreign arms. The islands, notorious for the murder of Cook, among seamen, were visited more frequently year after year, by ships, and foreigners, encouraged by Kamehameha, settled on the archipelago, so that before his death the Sandwich Islnnds had become an important point in the commerce of the world. The merits of Kamehameha were thankfully recognized by his people. His death spread a deep and general mourning over all the islands, for notwithstanding the amount of blood which had flowed inconsequence partly, of Ins thirst for conquest, he was still highly esteemed by all, on account of his valor, prudence, kindness and magnanimity. His son Liholiho wns the successor; while the second Queen-Dowager, the haughty and domineering Kaahumanu, wns appointed Co-Kegent, with neglect of the Queen-Dowager. The young king needed this guardian, as be was more inclined to revelling nnd rioting than to serious government affairs, and Knahumnnu retained the rule under him and his successor, until her death in 1532. During her administration was instituted the system of legislation now in force. The first step, after the preparation made during several previous years by the missionaries and foreigners, took place when Lord Byron arrived at the islands, June 8, 1825, at a large meeting of the Court, held in Honolulu. The hereditary fief system was acknowledged and the case of the common people was advocated with success by Lord Byron. Not long after this, through the influence of the missionaries, the ten commandments were published ns the foundation of nil future laws, but the constitution appeared on the Bth October, 1840, drawn up by the before-mentioned Minister Kichards. The constitution has been nltered by several amendments. Through the whole legislation and laws a marked difference is drawn between the chiefs and the common people. The government of this smnll kingdom, with a native population, and the American missionaries as its powerful leaders, is strongly opposed by, I might almost say in open war with, the whites residing here, who wish to live under the protection of their several Consuls, independent of this government. "The whole is absurdity," "All is humbug," is their constant byword,' as soon as the conversation turns upon the laws and forms of government. They have sworn eternnl hatred to the missionaries and try to injure and vex them whenever nnd wherever it is possible to do so. This state of affairs dates far back to the period when the missionaries oa the one hand and the white traders and seamen on the other, first visited the islands. The first were strict moralists, animated with zeal for the conversion of the heathen, although filled with narrow-minded puritanical principles, while the latter were mostly adventurers and men of loose morals. To sprend Christianity and its blessings among the people wns the object of the first, that of the savlatter was to take advantage of :he simplicity and vices of the poor with the own selfish The first came purposes. advance their to ages, of heathenism Bible in their hands, preaching the gospel, the destructionand morality in and extermination of vices, the introduction of frugality the strictest sense ; while the latter came loaded with brandy, arms, trinkets, very attractive to these savages, and requesting as compen- 35 THE FRIEND, MAY, 18 63. sationonly those good for nothing trees of the foresis(sanda!-wood.) The missionaries appealed to the spirit, the traders to the senses. We have already seen that the bettlo was hard and of long duration. After all, however, the missionaries came off victorious, the Court acknowledged their mental superiority and appointed them lenders of the government, so that the war which the white population hod not given up, was now directed against the government. It is not to be wondered at that the white population residing on the islands, looks down with contempt upon the almost black natives, who It may be said have changed under their eyes, from a barbaric condition to a nation, claiming a position nmong the civilized nntions of the earth, and who appear with a Koyal family, a Court, Ministers, Constitution, &c, &c. The government considered it necessary to adopt die most powerful means against this opposition, and passed laws curtailing to a considerable extent the privileges of emigrants. They could nH hold real estate, and \vero obliged to take an oath of alleginnce, in case they rented or leased a piece of land. The white population carries on a constant nnd vehement opposition in journnls, &c, tenzes the foreign ministers and satirizes them whenever they show a weak point. Occasions fur such proceedings nre never long wanting, nnd the good Lords have to suffer many vexatious chnrges, brought on themselves by a desire to gratify their own vanity. Remember for instance, the ribbon and stars before mentioned. Very droll indeed, nre the sober semi-official His accounts of the Court proceedings published in the Polynesian. Highness the Premier, called on the Queen ; account of a soiree at court, when Miss C. attracted ihe attention of nil by her splendid toilet &c. Not less insipid, but more rensonuble, wns the order of a regulation concerning rank and of court ceremonial, which wns published with ihe greatest solemnity in the Polynesian of June SO, 1844, by suggestion of the Attorney General, Kicortl, wherein it wns announced that after due consideration by the Council of Stnle.it was decided thnt the respective rank of the foreign Consuls, should be founded on the regulations established by the Congress of Vienna. As according to this the Commissioner of America wns ranked above the Consul General of England, the latter considered himself slighted and addressed a note to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, notifying him, that as there had been no necessity heretofore, to mention his rank, he had not troubled himself about it, but since the government had taken steps in the matter, ne demanded to have the rank due him, &c, &c. By such useless measures, the Hawaiian Government often caused itself unnecessary vexations, instend of keeping on good terms with tbe foreign Consuls rind securing their co-operation against the pretensions of the white population. On the other hnnd again, it must lie acknowledged that the foreign Consuls acted passionately on several occasions, more like an interested than a mediating pnrty. The execution of justice in this small state had been troubled from the beginning, by n number of most disagreeable and complicated cases—mostly, claims of the government on bankrupt merchants, or vica versa, or relating to landed property, which the chiefs had disposed of in former time.t for a mere song or for nothing— at dinner, over a glass of grog—which sale had been declared null and void by the government. Such was the cause of the dispute, so well known in Hawaiian history, between the government nnd the former English consul, Charlton. This man arrived at Oahu in 1825, nnd soon proved himself an enemy to the missionaries. The year following he cnused Kalaimoku, Governor of Oahu, to present him with a large tract of land, situated near the fort, a part of which he used as a wharf nnd house lot. He did not make his claim known for the .Inrger pnrt of it until 1840, which was not acknowledged by the government, ns the documents which he presented were declared to be counterfeited. In the mean time, the frigate Carysfort. Capt. Geo. Paulet, arrived at Honolulu, who supported the claims of Charlton, together with those of several other dissatisfied Englishmen, and demanded damages for the imaginary injustice done them. The weak Hawaiian government granted everything except the impossible payment of a large sum of money, which Lord George insisting upon, the king declared himself bankrupt, and transferrer! hit whole kingdom to the British crown, and the settlement of the dispute to the mercy of the Queen of England. Lord* George accepted his proposal, hoisted the English Hag, and appointed' a government commission, of which the king, represented by Judd, was a member. The English commander, as well as King Kamehameha, sent embassadors by the same vessel to the English Cabinet. In the meantime the first held the reins of the government. [to be cormwcED.] �THE FRIEND, MAY, 1863. 36 THE FRIEND. MAY 1, 1863. Masked Combatants. We hsve read of masked balls and tournamenst, where those participating in the fun and frolic concealed their persons by some fantastic dress or close-fitting armor. Our native newspapers, the Kuokoa and Pakipika, are favored with masked correspondents, who write over signatures intended to mislead. These writers assume the signatures of " Aeiou Y. ".," and " A. M. Kuhele." The former is a Roman Catholic, and the latter a Reformed Catholic. If they are natives, they must have gone abroad under a mask, and been educated at Rome and Oxford ! They quote the old Latin and Greek Fathers with great facility, and each proves, to his own satisfaction, that he is right and orthodox, beyond a doubt! How far the natives are interested in the discussion, we cannot say, but Hawaiians will have an opportunity of reading in their " own language wherein they were born," a specimen of the theological controversy which has been going forward for centuries among the Divines of Europe. The principal topic of discussion has been that of the Apostolic Succession. Both seem anxious to prove that an unbroken chain stretches across the chasm of 1800 years, one end being held by the hand of the last of the Apostles or of Peter, and the other end held by the Pope of the Arch-Bishop of Canterbury. To prove this point, " ah, there's the rub !" The onus pfobandi is upon those making the assertion, so at it they toil as hopelessly as did Sisyphus, who is represented in Grecian fable as rolling the stone up a hill, to the top of which he never could attain : " I tarn'd my eve, and as I turned, survcy'd A mournful vision ! tbe Sisyphian sbade ; With many a weary step, and many a groan, Up the high hill he bears a huge round stone \ The huge round stone resulting with a bound. Thunders impetuous down, and smokes along the ground. Again the restless Orb his toil renews, Dust mounts the olouds, and sweat descends in Pope's Odyssey. dews" — More recently, masked combatants appear to have entered the arena of the Polynesian nnd Advertistr. Here, it is the Churchman and the Puritan. These writers do not discourse in dull prose, but in true Homeric and Miltonic style they invoke the " Sacred Nine," and gladden their readers by poetic flights. This is refreshing. Away with Latin terminations and Greek roots—with the musty tomes of the Old Fathers, who wrote learned treatises to beguile the weary hours «r monastic life. The Advertiser first published »' No sect in Heaven." There is jio mistake, it contains some admirable hits . cences of the numerous sects which abound in the Christian world. The piece is worth a second reading. Its author we know not. Well, soon after this appeared, some anonymous contributor furnishes for the Polynesian a few lines, which were written by some staunch Churchman, and no mistake. ArchBishop Laud never uttered language more positive and emphatic. It reminded us of the days of Charles the II.; it is in the style of Hudibras. Having heard so loud an ecclesiastical canon, we anxiously waited to see if there would beany reply, when lo! John Bunyan appears. The Old Dreamer is out of Bedford jail, and now dwells in Hawaii nei. Welcome, welcome, John Bunyan— glad to see you! «Where have you been these two centuries ? dwelling, we trust, in the Celestial City! So it appears that Churchman and Puritan are still alive. We must refer our readers to the original documents, which are richly worth rending. For keen satire and polished wit, John Bunyan of the 19th century shows that he is no unworthy descendant of a noble sire. If our limits would allow, we would gladly publish the three pieces. Ebon. This little coral island seems destined to become known as one of the most interesting spots in the vast Pacific. It has, in former years, been the scene of some of the most bloody and murderous scenes. It was there that many valuable lives have been cut on"". Only ten years ago, the chiefs and people pledged to each other that they would murder every white man who landed upon their shores. This was no idle boast. They did just what they threatened to do. It was there that the Glencoe was burnt. It was there that, we fully believe, U. S. Commissioner Brown and others were killed in 1846. (See Friend, Sept. 1861.) Look on this dark picture, but now take another view of the same island, as sketched by the Rev. E. T. Doane in his letter, found in another column of this sheet. In all our reading of missionary intelligence, we never met with a more striking contrast. It reads like the romance of missions, and yet we believe it is all true. It was our privilege to visit that very spot in the summer of 1861. There we saw Kaibuki, referred to by Mr. Doane. In view of changes arid results so striking and remarkable, shall we not prosecute the missionary work ? Leaving out of view the higher, the spiritual, the religions aspect of the missionary enterprise, it should be prosecuted upon the grounds of humanity, commerce and civilization. We can say, in the language of Sir Geo. Grey, Governor of New Zealand, " I feel confident that, regarded as a mere money investment, the very best investment this country (England) can make is, to send in advance of either colonists or merchants, missionaries, who may prepare the way for those who are to follow." "When Will the War End ?" • This is the oft-repeated exclamation: When will the war end !" Neither the " South nor the North fully understood what a terrible struggle they were entering upon two years ago. The course of events baffles the wisest minds. Sometimes the tide of battle sways in one direction, then in another. We have a neighbor who has always maintained, and from the very beginning, that the war would last at least four years! In looking over an old copy of the Independent, published in April, 1861, just after Fort Sumter was bombarded, and the North arose, Mrs. H. B. Stowe thus expresses her mind when the war commenced : "We are in for a long pull, and a strong pull, and need to take breath and begin with a will. No transient enthusiasm is going to settle this matter. We have before us a long, grave period of severe self-denial and enterprise which will task- the resources, physical, mental and moral, of our Northern States. We are married to this cause—we have taken it for better or worse, for richer or poorer, till death do us part. It is one part of the last struggle for liberty—the American share of the great overturning which shall precede the coming of Him whose right it is—who shall save the poor and needy, and precious shall their blood be in His sight. On the side of the South there has been long foresight of this event—long, careful and advised preparation. We are suddenly awakened, and must make up by efficiency and zeal for the lateness of the hour. We shall not by any means find certain and speedy victory. Let us not hope it. Let us make our calculation for rebuffs and hard work—but take it coolly, and blot out from our dictionaries the word fail." Surveying Vessels Needed in the Pacific. In our last issue, we made a few remarks upon the British surveying ship Hecate, and the usefulness of such vessels. Additional facts have since come to our knowledge showing the importance of this branch of naval service. We clip the following from a late paper : " The Journal dc Resife gives the following important intelligence : —Three new banks have been discovered in the Pacific Ocean. The first is situated at 22 c 52 15 lat. S., and 178° 48 long. W., Paris meridian. The lead sounds here six fathoms. The second lies at 21 ° 43 S., and 173 ° 12 10 E., Paris. They are situated in the Ponga or Friendship Archipelago, and were first noticed by H. B. M. sloop-of-war Polanus, Commodore Seymour. The third bank lies at 22° 44 5 S., and 179° 31 10 \V., Paris." We would refer our readers to the letter of Capt. Blodgett in our columns, showing the importance of the Marshall Islands being thoroughly surveyed. Several wrecks have already occurred at that group, manifestly the result of defective charts. During the late trip of the Morning Star, �1863. THE FRIEND, MAY, she searched for eight-and-forty hours for M'Kean's Island, at which she wished to touch and leave supplies. The charts were defective. By a late arrival from Farming's Island, we learn that a Danish vessel has recently been wrecked on Christmas Island, where the British whaleship Briton was wrecked in 1836 ; the German whaleship Mozart and Chilian merchant ship Maria Helena in 1847; the Am. bark J. C. Fremont in 1847. See Friend, May and June, 1848,and March. 1857. Doubtless some of the wrecks occurred in consequence of not giving sufficient allowance for currents. " Beware of the current setting one-and-a-half to two miles per hour to the westward." See Friend, December, 1857. Marshall Islands. WAR IN THE UNITED STATES—LOSS OF THE LIHOLIHO"—MISSIONAUT I'KOGRESS NEED " OF MOKE MISSIONARIES. Ebon, Jan. 30, 1863. Brother Damon: The Maria arrived here 27th inst., bringing our mail. How we thank you for your letters and papers Our hearts are pained at the sad war news, but we are hopeful victory may eventuate with the North, if she be true. That proclamation of the President must be a fearful blow to the South. God be praised that He has inspired the head of the nation to conceive that thought, and has enabled him to proclaim it. And now may the hour soon arrive when the long oppressed may go free. How sad the fate of the Lihdiho, as now we cannot but feel she is lost. And what a providence that I did not go with her from Ponape. And that man Newald, is he what the printed letter in the Friend makes him out to be ? I believe he is. I well remember the day or so previous to the sailing of the Liholiho, how he came to me and said, "Of course you wont go on this short trip; you will want to stop and keep Mr. Sturges company. How smooth-toncued —and how he deceived Capt. Bush ! The captain came to us a day or so before sailing, and asked Mr. Sturges what he thought of Capt. Newald. Brother S. told him of Capt. N.s residence in Ponape —how mysterious it looked. But he had not seen enough of Capt. N. to know his character. But we both aimed to leave the impression on his mina, that we had not much confidence in Capt. N. But he took him ; and now. no doubt, all is lost, und all my manuscript-translations of the three gospels, Matthew, Luke and John, and some other valuable papers. But while I *peak of all as being lost, I cannot but feel the little vessel will vet turn up. Our work is still progressing. The natives are as friendly as ever. Our schools are well attended—Sabbath congregations good, often 150 or so—Sabbath schoolorinteresting. We cannot have less than 175 200, who are either good readers, or are mastering our me thank you primer. And by the way, let sent. or the Hawaiian primers you The first Sabbath in January, we admitted ! seven to our church, and shall hope to admit more soon. They walk well. Our chiefs are friendly, but withhold their hearts from the Savior. Kaibuki, in many things, is becoming a changed man. For instance, he has taken much interest in learning to read, and has mastered quite a number of letters, and so have his wives ; and his children are much interested. This action of Kaibuki's has had a happy effect upon other chiefs, many of whom are learning to read, and are becoming warm friends. We have lengthened pur church some fifteen feet, and now on the Sabbaths have it well filled. We have too, and that at the urgent request of the natives on one of the islets, erected a small school-house, and to be used for a meeting-house. It will be done for little or nothing. And thus the Lord is with us in various ways. We bless Him for His favor. But oh that we had a dozen good Hawaiian missionaries—and I feel this the more just now, because these oil-makers are pushing out into all parts of our field. They are entering into islands we have long desired to occupy, and which must be occupied before we can do much. Fro" 1 ibis island we can do but little in affecting the rest of our lield. We do indeed every season see natives going off who know something of reading, and have attended our meetings, and who even say they are Christians. But their influence is limited. But we mean to lay hold of all native help possible—and we are now presenting this subject, the missionary work, to the young converts. We shall get them to work as soon as we can, but we must have Hawaiian help. We hear nothing now. of the Decker —she will be ol great help to us wrien she comes. Do then, dear brother, blow long and loud your trumpet for soldiers to the Lord's work in this field. You afk what I think of Ebonites going up to the islands, Ace. Let me be candid, dear friend—l don't like the plan. Ist, We have no natives here to spare. 2d, The Hawaiian climate and Ebonites' constitution don't agree. It would be a losing business to the employers. Hardly a native goes from here there but what returns consumptive, or has a tendency that way. And I speak from facts when I say this. But 3d, I cannot think it right to take these people and put them to such work as they will there have to do. and for the small pay they will get. As for the civilizing influence, ice., you know what that will be worth. So then, just now, I cannot feel much sympathy with the You will be pained to hear of the death of Martha. She died Nov. 28, 1862; she had been sick some time—indeed the cough she had at Honolulu was but the beginning of that insidious disease which took her nfi. We did all we could for her; she lived in Brother Snow's family until a few weeks before her death, when she desired to be taken to the house of her uncle ; she was there but two weeks or so, and passed away rapidly. But she was prepared, I feel, for death, and is now with that dear friend whom she loved to nurse. The separation was but short. And their union now is one and forever. O may I prepared to meet the dear ones that have gone. * * * * E. T. Doane. 37 Extract of a Letter of Rev. G. B. Snow, dated Ebon, January 31, 1863. We are happily surprised to learn the prosperous state of the treasury of the A. B. C. F. M. lam happy to see that movement of trying to interest the churches of California, Oregon, &c., in the islands of the Pacific. It is a thought which has been occupying my mind for some time past, viz., to let the States and Territories, west of the Rocky Mountains, in connection with the Hawaiian churches, assume the missionary care and missionary culture of these Pacific islands as their peculiar part of the missionary work. Both the geographical and the commercial relations would seem to intlicate the propriety and the desirableness of such an arrangement. The field may not look so inviting as it would to go over into China or to Japan. But by such a union, the Marquesas would not be abandoned, and we could at once prosecute our work more vigorously in all Eastern Micronesia, and. if necessary, in order to develope all the resources of the churches in the above-named fields, Western United States and the Sandwich Islands, we could push on explorations Westward and South-Westward, where we have no doubt, we might at once find large and inviting fields. Do not those churches on the Western coast as really need such a field to develope their missionary spirit and energies as do the Hawaiian churches 1* The machinery for such operations need be neither complicated aor expensive. I can but hope that your plans for operations with the churches on the Coast are shaping themselves into something like the above view. Such a course entered upon and prosecuted vigorously might at once relieve the A. B. C. F. M. of its pecuniary liabilities in the Pacific department of their labors, or at least open the way for it soon to be so, and thus leave them at liberty to work more efficiently in other parts of the great field. I can but think that if some few largehearted, clear-headed and efficient minds should take hold of this work, it would be found a most happy movement for advancing the great work of the Gospel in these islands of the sea. There may be difficulties at the outset in uniting and organizing the working power. But let prayer and faith and the love of Christ cement the foundation, and I have no doubt the superstructure would soon become "beatiful as Tirzah, und comely as Jerusalem." Rev. E. T. Doane.—We were exceedingly glad to welcome, by the late arrival of the Morning Star, this gentleman. He has been residing several years at the Marshall and Caroline Islands. He is now engaged in superintending the publication *>f works in the Ebon language. His visit is exceedingly opportune to meet tbe Rev. Dr. Anderson from Boston. British Congrhational.-The Year Book gives a summary of 1,840 churches in England, 719 in Wales, 101 in Scotland, and 27 in Ireland, with an estimated membership of H50.000, and a million and a quarter of adherent* in England and Wale*. �38 THE FRIEND, MAT, Cruise among the Marshall Islands— Wreck of the "Maria," at EbonMissionaries. Island Ebon, Feb. 2d, 1863. Dear Sir:—Knowing* the interest you take in all that relates to the islands of the Pacific, I take pleasure in communicating to you my observations in regard to those I have visited. As you are aware, I left Honolulu on the 31st Dec, 1862. 1 called at Kauai, where I spent the greater part of a day. From thence I made the best of my way to the Marshall Group, and had for the most part a pleasant run down. In Long. 170, W., Lyat. 19, 10, N., saw a topmast with of crosstrees attached to it, which might have belonged to a vessel of 500 or 600 tons. On the morning of Jan. 16th, sighted the island of Arno. The trades were blowing a gale, so that I had no communication with the natives. I ran off and sighted Mediouro at 11 P. M. At IP. M., hove to on the west side; several people came ofT, but did not seem to care about coming on board. lat last succeeded in getting a young chief on board ; and after getting the information I wished in regard to our business, 1 cruised along the feel, As I rounded the S. W. Point I found a large number of the natives collected, all armed with spears. Cominj along abreast of them, they commenced manning their canoes with from 19 to 15 men in each, whilst the crowd on the beach was rapidly increasing. Having a strong breeze and not feeling particularly belligerent, I kept on my way, and soon left them with their kind intentions far behind. From what I saw and afterwards learned from the natives of Milli, I would advise no communication with the shore until one or more of the high chiefs were in safe custody on board. I coasted along the Southern shore until dark, and kept off for Milli. I went through one of the weather passages, and sailed down the whole width of this beautiful lagoon, to the Island of Milli, near the S. W. part of the atoll. 1 came to anchor in 11 fathoms water, amid a fleet of canoes, with their wild crews in a perfect frenzy to get on board. When I gave them permission to come, the deck was immediately filled. On making known to them our business in their waters, they expressed their delight, and seemed anxious to be on the most friendly terms with us. They are a robust and manly-looking race; Ido not think they are inferior to any natives in the Pacific in natural intelligence. The females, as a class, are better-featured and more modest than any I have met. The high chief is a mild, pleasant-featured man, with an honest eye that speaks truth and good will. He is the some one who saved from destruction the Morning Star, when Capt. Brown visited the Group in her. The one who planned her capture, ia now lying at death's door, from wounds received at Mediouro. About five days before my arrival at Arno and Mediouro, 50 natives of Milli wentto Mediouro on a friendly visit* They were kindly received, and feasted for two days. On the second night they were suddenly attacked by the whole force of the island; the fighting lasted for two days and nights, resulting in the death of all but three of the Milli people—the chief above-mentioned, one female and one young native. They 18(3. made their escape in a small canoe, and got back to Milli. Another brother of the wounded chief was killed in the fight. From all I could learn these two chiefs we:e savages in every sense of the term, and the inveterate foes of the white man, and have been the instigators of all the attacks on vessels for a number of years. On the 25th January, having finished my business at this group, I went out the lee passage and shaped my course for Ebon. 1 will here remark, that of four charts of the Pacific, I do not find the islands I have, visited placed in the proper position. I have taken pains to get true positions—have had good weather for lunar observations and have improved every opportunity. My positions agree very nearly with Capt. Brown's. At 8 A.M. on the "27th sighted the Atoll of Ebon—had light winds all the time from Milli. I came to anchor outside, near the mission. At 2 P. M.Messrs. Doane and Snow came on board and received their letters and papers. On the following morning hove up anchor nnd worked through the passage into the lagoon, and anchored in 15 fathoms water, abreast of the Oil Station. On the 31st I dined at the residence of Messrs. Snow and Donne. My reception was all that kind hearts and pleasant conversation could make it. While I was on shore we had a heavy squall of windand rain, and as my vessel was anchored close in, I was afraid of her dragging; but after watching for awhile, I saw no change in her position. From this time we had strong winds and heavy squalls, with much rain. On Sunday, February Ist, Messrs Doane and Snow came on board. We had Divine Service in the cabin. 1 was much pleased with their manner of expressing their views —the kind, candid way they exhorted us to assist them in their good work. Their whole proceedings were very pleasant and their remarks free from all unkindness. I cannot help expressing the wish that there were more men like them engaged in the same cause—men who can take the erring ones by the hand, and without a wound to the most sensitive mind, try to lead them to the same happy port for which they themselves are steering. With Mrs. Snow I was equally well pleased. Banished from home and friends, and most of the comforts of life, the great heart toils cheerfully on, her whole soul devoted to the cause which herself and husband have chosen. Of her two bright and beautiful children, I can only say they show the teaching and realize the hopes of their kind parents. Tbe two native missionaries here are also entitled to great praise; they nre energetic, hard-working men, and seem to be well liked by the natives. I intend leaving here to-morrow for some of the more northern isles. I would express my thanks to the missionaries here for the unvaried kindness they have shown to me and all connected with the vessel. Feb. Bth.—Since writing the above, n sad tbe Maria, so long a favorite at Honolulu, is a wreck on the reef, so badly injured that it is impossible to repair her at this place. In attempting to get under weigh on the 4th, she dragged change has taken place : ' ashore, and in the heavy surf was broken on the reef before we could lighten her to get her off. iMost of the cargo and provisions were saved. The natives, with the exception of some of the younger ones, would do nothing but steal; and had it not been for the missionaries nnd the young natives that are under their influence, there is no knowing how disastrous the result might have been. To Messrs. Doane and Snow and Aaea, who promptly came to my assistance, I am under tenfold obligations. Without their assistance, much more property would have been lost. On the arrival of the Morning Star, I was kindly assured of n passage to Hawaii, for myself and crew, by Capt. Gelett, for whose kindness and sympathy 1 am grateful;—also to all on board. Our passage from Ebon to this port was in all respects a very pleasant one. J. T. Blodgett, Late Master "\Maria." Mews from Micronesia. By the arrival of the Morning Star, we received letters from all the American and some of the Hawaiian missionaries. From these communications we glean the following: Gilbert, or Kingsmill Islands.—The mission-families on Tarawa and Apaiang were in good health, and engaged in their ordinary labors, which are put forth under somewhat discouraging circumstances. War, among this poor, uncivilized people, has had the same disastrous influence upon social life and improvement, as it has in America. Some have been killed, some driven from their homes, and multitudes have been left in an unsettled and unfavorable state. Our missionaries are still resolutely prosecuting their work. The Rev. H. Bingham thus writes under date of February 18th, 1863: Would that I could cheer your heart with glad tidings respecting the Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour in this dark island. We have no intention of abandoning our post, because we do not see immediate fruit. What I need is more faith—practical faith that such heathen as these will, to any great extent, become the humble, holy followers of the meek and lowly Jesus, leading lives of purity and godliness. The change seems so vast, but God's power is not limited. It is the Holy Spirit, and not man, that can work the great change. I think your letter to Joseph has done him good. He has labored on very patiently, on the whole, in oiding me through the translation of Paul's Epistle to the Romans. It is ready for the press, but probably many months, and perhaps years, may elapse before it will be thought best to put it into the hands of the people. Since completing it, I have, as it were, begun to see my way through the New Testament, as I regard this Epistle as a key to what remains. If God shall spare our life and health till tbe Biennial Meeting of our Mission in 1866, I trust the whole New Testament will then be ready for the press ; and if so, you may perhaps see my face, if the Lord will, on the return of the vessel that year. "There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the " ,. �39 THE FRIEND, MAT, 1863. t counsel of the Lord shall stand." " Man's goings are of the Lord ; how can a man then understand his own way ?" 1 speak of 1866! But how little do any of us know what will be our circumstances then! I trust I desire to be faithful to the present day AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, J. B. ATHEBTOX. AMOS. S. COOKS CASTLE A- COOKE, Importers and Wholesaleand Retail dealers in Oeneral Merchandise, in the Fireproof Store in Kiug street, opposite the Seamen's Chapel. 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Ship Masters and Agents, while putting their vessels under repairs, are respeotfully invited to send their crews to the Home, where every attention will be paid to their comfort. *6 Officers' table, with lodging, pesßweek,. 6 Seamens'do. do. do. do CAPTAIN AND MRS. OAT, Managers. Honolulu, March 1, 1861. THE TAKEN IN EVERY PICTURES esuch as Ambrotypea, Photographs, Melalneotypei for Landscapes, Views of Dwellings, Ac, at reasftc, Locals, ""aLSO ON HAND—A good assortment of FANCY CASES, H. L. UHAtI. IT-*] FRAMES, Ire. D. 0. J- 0. BBBBIIL B'BOBB. IVIcRUER & MERRILL, Commission Merchants AUD AUCTIONEERS, AGENTS OF TUB Regular Dispatch Line of Honolulu Packets. XT All freight arriving In transitu for the Sandwich Islands, will be received and forwarJed by the Regular Dispatch Line", fees or OOMMISSIOS. Particular attention paid toforwarding and transhipment ol merchandise, sale of whalemen's bills, and other exchaage, In, surance ofmerchandise and specie under open policies, suppy ng whaleshtps, chartering ships, etc. 117 and 119 California street, airaa to i Captain B F.Bsow, I __w_ ) Messrs. C Bbbwbb *> Co., " iBS THE FRIEND : A MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO TEMPERANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND OENERAL INTELLIGENCE, PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY SAMUEL C. DAMON. TERMS: Ons oopy, per annum Two oopisa. 1 �40 : Book in the Hawaiian Language. {Kaao Ka Hiwabiwa o Paliuli. Laiiikawai Kawshiniokuliula. Kakauia msiloko ni.ii o na jMoolflo Kahiko o Hawaii nei. Kakauia e T. N. Halsolc Honolulu, Uahu. Paiia e Henry M. Whitney, Lunapal o ke Kuokoa. 1863. 'his is the title-page of the first work of fiction ever published in the Hawaiian language. It is the work of a native. The plot and execution will favornbly compare with many works of fiction published in other languages. We do not pretend to have carefully read the book, but those have, assure us that in it are described the usual array " I if brooks and crystal founts, and weeping dews. And myrtle bowers, and solitary vales," where an Hawaiian nympli is wooed and wed. We heard the author of the utipublished Hawaiian Dictionary remark, that the plot would favorably compare with some of the novels of Scott. We are glad to learn from the Rev. L. Andrews, that he has about completed his Hawaiian Dictionary. Not that he supposes no more words of the language can be found or gathered, but he has succeeded in collecting, arranging, and defining the principal part of them. We now hope some energetic measures may be taken to publish it. 'It is not for us to suggest even how it should be done, but yet we say, let it be done either by private parties or else the Government. The work cannot be undertaken too speedily. Our reasons for urging its publication are manifest to all. It is needed for foreigners wishing to learn the Hawaiian language, and for Hawaiians wishing to learn English. It is needed as a book of appeal and reference. It is needed in our Courts of Justice, counting rooms, schools, offices, homes, and everywhere, for the two languages meet everywhere, and need to be mutually explained. We cannot imagine bow a few hundred dollars could be expended and the results tell more widely and usefully upon the community at large. If thought proper, we almost think the work might be published by subscription. It surely might if the Board of Education would lend a helping hand. Come, speak out, Polynesian, Advertiser and people. Who will pay for one or five copies ? We want a copy lying on our table beside Webster, Worcester, Anthon and pur other books of constant reference. General Meeting of American Missionaries.—The Annual Gathering of the Missionaries will take place about the Ist of June. Arrangements have been made for a full representation of all the families. The sessions of tbe Evangelical Association will probably continue through the monity of June. THE FRIEND, NAY, 1863. Editorial Re-union. Just as our sheet was ready for the press, we were called upon, as an editor, to participate in a festive scene, quite out of tbe range of the usual routine nf editorial life, and we have space only partially to spread a description before our readers. May Day evening of the current year, will long be remembered by the editorial fraternity of Honolulu. In connection with the Children's Missionary Society, there is an editorial department, and for many months and years the Maile Wreuth has been conducted in manuscript-form. Mr. H. A. P. Carter was among tbe last corpsof editors. As he was about to retire from office, he Invited all the editors and exeditors of the Wreath, and also the editors of (he otber papers in Honolulu, to an evening's entertainment at the residence of his father in-law. Dr. Judd, in Nuuanu Valley. There was a general attendance, and twenty-eight ladies and gentlemen gathered around tables bountifully provided. The entertainment was admirably arranged. After the guests had partaken of a variety of good things, then commenced the feast of reason and the flow of speeches, with appropriate sentiments, including such as the following :—•' Their Majesties;"—" The Pulpit;"— "The Press, Foreign and Hawaiian," &c, kc. They were responded to by appropriate remarks from Rev. E. Corwin, E. O. Hill, Esq Prof. Alexander, Mr. Ingols, Editor of the Friend, and Dr. Judd. We regretted the absence of Mr. Fornander, Editor of the Polynesian, but n letter was rend from him by the Cbainnau, Mr. Carter. After the company retired from the tables, it was eutertaincd by some fine vocal and instrumental music. Our sheet was just ready for the press as this entertuinment came off, which will be our apology for not giving a more detailed report of the proceeding) but we doubt not our readers will be served with a most elaborate report in the forthcoming number of tbe Advertiser. , MARRIED. KRlfiER—Gbaskv—ln Honolulu, April Pin, by* llev. 8. 0. Damon, Mr. F. C. Kruger to Miss Margaret IS. Gruny Caxtebbdbt—Nasamalbi—ln Honolulu, April 4th, by Rev. S. C. Damon, Mr. B. K. Canterbury to Nanamalei. Coos—Hadlev—In Honolulu, April 1«, l)y Kcv. K. Corwin, at theresilience of A. I'. Brlckwood, Esq., .Mr. I'. K. Cook, of Makawao, to Mrs. Mary D. Iladley, of Honolulu. Kiso—Stott—ln Honolulu, April 17, by Key. K. Corwln, at the residence of Uie brlde'a father, Mr. James C. King to Anna 0., only daughter of Capt. William Stott, all of Honolulu. No cards. DIED. Smits—At sea. Lat. SI °, SO, N., Long. 175 X., on board brig Morning Star, of heart dlseaae, Sylvester B. Smith. Burns—At Kamaole, Kaat Maui, suddenly, of aneurism, Michael Burns, aged about 45 years. He was a native ofKent, England, and for many years a resident of Maul. Oaoa—Drowned at sea, February 18, Lat. 67 °, 31, S., Ixuig = , 71 40, W., from bark Vetiach, Autone Kdward Uroa. He tell rom the main topgallant" yard. Wolf—At Queen's Hospital, April 41, Peter Wolf, a native of Denmark. He came to the Islands a passenger on board bark " Comet,"anil died Boon after his arrival. Wiujoh—At U. S. Hospital, April fth. Kdward Wilson, so American seaman. He had long been sailing out of Honolulu. Glabcst—At I). 8. Hospital, April —, John Olancey. He was discharged from ship " Marengo." Among his papers was found a letter directad to Mr. David 11. Styles. This letter was postmarked Potteraville, N. Y. It la supposed that he might have gone under an assumed name on ship board. M 11.LKB—At U. 8. Hospital, April ID, John Miller. He was recently discharged from ship "Tamerlane." KvabS—ln this city, April 10, Thomas Evans, (colored,) a nativeof Alexandria, D. C, aged 86. Dbxtkb—At Tahiti. Society Islands, January 18th, Captain Henry D. Dexter, of Gloucester, Massachusetts, aged 37 years 0 months. " Information Wanted ! Ketnectlnj Henry Aytkford. Anj person having; knowledge or this Individual,(a native of London, England,) who arrived at New London July 80, 1846, in the ahlp CharlesCarroll," from Desolation Island, will be remunerated by communicating the information to Henry P. Haven, New London, Conn., or te " the Editor of the Friend. MARINE JOURNAL. PORT OF HONOLULU, S. I. ARRIVALS. March26—Am wh sh neindeer llaynor, from Coast, with 450 bbls oil. 28—Am wh sh Champion, Worth, from Hilo, with 150 sperm. Spoke no vessel*), and caught nothing between seasoni. 30— Am wh sh Adeline,Barber, from Coast via Lahalns, with 400 brls wh the season. Cruised in Magdalena liny. Reports brig Comet with 7 whales. April I—Am wh ship California, Cleaveland, frm River Plate via Lahaina, with 76 brls sp, 200 brls wh, 1200 buc the season. Off and on. 2--Miss brig Morning Star, Gelett, from Micronesia. 2—Scb Daniel Webster, Shelly, 23 days from Kan Francisco, en route for Shanghae. 3—Am wh ship George Howlaud, Jones, 10 months from New Bedford, via Talcahuuuo, with 385 brls sp, 635 wh, and &000 ft* bone. Oil and on. Sailed April 0, for Arctic. 3—Am wh ship Thos. IHckason, Stewart, fromCoast of California, with 400 brls wh. Off and on. Sailed April 6, for Arctic. 4—Am wh ship Jireh Swift, Williams, from New Bedford, via Hilo, with 120 brls sp. oil and on. Sailed April 7, for Arctic. 6—Am wh bark Tamerlane, Gray, 6i months from New Bedford, with 150 brls sp. Reports ship Euphrates, Uathaway, 600 wh, bound to Hilo. Off aud on. Sailed April 7, for Arctic. B—ll 11 M steamer Hecate, Richards, frm Kailua. Haw. B—Am bark Yankee, Taylor, 18 dys from San Francisco with mdse and pass to Wilcox, Kichards & Co. B—Haw wh brig Victoria,La#ton, fm Coast California with 900 brls wh. B—Am ship Wild Hunter, Baldrey, 24 days from San Francisco, en route for Fhoeuix Group. B—Haw sch Kitty Cartwrfght, English, 14 days from Farming's lilaud,with 1100 gals cocoanut oil. o—Am wh bark Martha 2d, Bailey, 7 mouths frm New Bedford, with no oil. Off and on. Sailed April 15, for Arctic. 10—Eng wh bark Robert Towns,Austin, of Sydney, N. B. W.j 135 days frm New Hertford, with no oil. till ami on. Sailed next day for Ochotsk. 13—Am wh ship Euphrates, Huthuway, 8 nios from New Bediord, via Talcahuano, 50 days, with 430 wh. 4300 l>ne. Off and on. 16—Old'g wh brig Comet, Wilhelm, from MargaritaBay, with 600 brls wh. 17—Hambark Fetisch, Ilartmann. 74 days fm Port Stanley. Anchd outside, entered port next morning. 19—Am wh ship Mount Wollaston, Willis, inn New Bedford, via Hilo. Off and on. Sailed same day for Ochotsk. 20—Am wh bark Gratitude. Herringdeen, 10 mos from New Bedford, vii Palta, with 400 brls sp. Off and on. Sailed next day for Ochotsk. 20—Am wh ship Corinthian, l>wis, 7} mos fm New Bedford, via Port Carlos, anil Palta, with 178 brls sp. Off and on. Sailed next day for Arctic. 23—Am ship Don Quixote, Johnson, 17 days from San Francisco, en route for Hongkong. Anchored outside. Sailed April 26. 24—Am wh ship Kuropa, Crosby, 6 mos from Kdgartown, with 60 brls sp. Off and on. Sailed same dsy fur Arctic. 24—Am wh nark Hercules, Dexter, 8 mo* from New Bedford, with 200 brls sp. Off and on. Sailed same day for Ochotsk. 28—Am wh ship Klcctra, Sisson, 9 mos frm New London, via MoDgaout. N. Z., 67 days, with 00 brls sp, 70 brls wh. Off and on. Sailed uext day for Kodiac and Arctic. 28—Am bark N S Perkins, Robinson, 23 days frni Teekalet, W. T with lumber to H. Hackfeld*fe Co. 29—Am wh ship flov. Troupe, Ashley, from New Bedford via Hilo. Off and on. Sailed same day for Ochotsk. , DEPARTURES. Mar. 28—Am wh sh Hfl.man, risk, for Ochotsk. 30—Am wh sh Kuropa, Milton, for Ochotsk. 28— Am bark Young Hector, Paty, for SanFrancisco. April 2—Am wh bark Florence, Spencer, for Ochotsk. 4—Am bark Arctic, Hammond, for Boston. 9—Am wh bark Pearl, Hull, for Arctic. 10—Am wh ship Champion, Worth, for Arctic. 11—Am wh bark Catherine, Phillips, for Arctic 11—Am wh ship Barnstable, Bruwnson, for Arctic. 11—Am wh ship Adeline, Barber, for Kawaihae; returned on the loth. Off and on. 14—Am wh bark Nile, Fish, forArctic. 16—Haw bark R. W. Wood, (Jeerken, for Bremen. 16—Am wh ship Euphrates, Hathaway, for Arctic. 16— Am wh ship Adeline, Barber, for Ochotsk. 16—Am bark Cambridge, Brooks, forVictoria «V Portland. 10—Missbrig Morning Star, Gelett, fov Micronesia. 18—Am bark Comet, Smith, for San Fsanelsco. 21—11 B M steamer Hecate, Kichards, for Sydney, via Fanning* Island. 21—Am wuship Reindeer, Ray nor, for Arctic. 28—Haw wh brig Victoria, Fish, for Arctic. The Brig Morning Star, reports—32 days from Nemerik Marshall Islands. Reports the following vessels i bark Cicero, Stivers, touched at McKean's Island, December 2». Had taken no oil since leaving Honolulu. Ship Fleetwing lett Howland'a Island February 4, for Cork, loaded with guano. February 6, ship Anglo-Saxon at Howland'a Island, nearly full, to aall for Cork in a few days. Also, ship Audubon waiting her turn to load. Bark Fanny, Bllven, touched at Apalang about the middle of January. 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