https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/b4e22d9c6c79047322aedab4f1cad636.pdf 617d12886233b42122e97b62ae56429a PDF Text Text FTHE RIEND . 17 IKINOU U BrtoSmfs,Ml», $s. S.j CONTENTS for March, IKiil. t'AUK. 17, 18 A Itay among Cannibals Voyage to Marquesas, a Report 18,19 New Hook Mai'tjticatarj Mythology The Bible amon|t Samonns Missions and Commerce • '*> 20 20 -1 ■ Poetry X idnappiiiß Polynesians 2"2 M H W. Beeeher Marine Journal 4rc -* THE Fill END, >iv it« ii l, lSttl. Kauai Revisited.—ln former years it has been our privilege to visit the beautiful Island of Kauai, where, in the language of Campbell, it might be said : "TheQueen of Spring, afl she passfd down the valr, Issfl herrobe on Die trees and her breath on the gale." Again have we visited its shores and enjoyed the kind hospitality of the people. Surely Capt. Cook was correct in the statement that the Kauniuns were frank and cheerful, living " very sociably in their intercourse with one another." If the foreign visitor could assert this, respecting the inhabitants of Kauai, in their savage state, in what language shall the visitor describe the foreign and native inhabitants, surrounded with all the means and appliances whichcivilization and Christianity have brought in their train! As we rode over the plains and explored tho valleys, we experienced health invigorating sensations at every step. Most cordially do we wish to thank kind friends on that island for their generous hospitality. It is most gratifying on our return to learn that our desk had been supplied by one the Rev. W. F. Snow—who gave such universal satisfaction. We leant that he takes passage with his wife, in the Yankee, forCalifornia. His visit has been eminently satisfactory. As he now returns to labor in the work of the gospel ministry in California, the prayers and kind wishes ofthe community will go with him. Such men, eloquent, scholarlike, and withal, ready to "stand up for Jesus," will not fail to prove a blessing to thai riaing community and thriving State. MARCH 1, 1864. The Polynesian.—lt is with no ordinary feelings of regret that we record the announcement that this weekly journal lias ceased to be published. During a period of nbout twenty years, we have been brought into very intimate relationship with the editors and printers of that sheet, and have always received the most kind nnd courteous treatment. For many years tjie Friend was published at the same office. Our spheres of operations seldom brought us into collision, hence we could " agree to disagree"' and still be very good friends. The files of that paper will show that leading editorials of marked ability have been written by Mr. Jarves, and his successors Hitchcock, Hall, Hopkins, and Fornander. Now, that said journal has become historical, in future years, its files will often be referred to by all who would understand and appreciate the difficulties and trials through which the Hawaiian nation has passed to attain its present well established position, among the civilized governments of the earth. Oahu Conference of Churches.—This ecclesiastical body met in Honolulu, Feb. 24, and continued its sessions through three days and a half. The native churches were represented by their pastors and three delegates from each church. In addition to the ordinary business, the conference ordained A. Kaoliko for the church at Waianae. The services took place at the Rev. L. Smith's church, where the following order was observed : 1. Reading of Scriptures and prayer, by Rev. Mr. Solomona. 2. Sermon, by Rev. E. W. Clark. 3. Consecrating prayer, by Rev. L. Smith. 4. Charge to candidate, by Rev. B. W. Parker. 6. Right hand of fellowship, by Rev. H. H. Parker. 6. Benediction, by Rev. A. Kaoliko. Removal.—The Rev. M. Kuaea has been called from the native church at Hauula, Oahu, to the church of the Rev. Mr. Eroerton, at Waialus. {OPI& Series, M2l_. A Day Among Cannibals: Or Adventures of a Whaleman at the Marquesas. Tho American whaleship Congress, Capt. Stranburg, sailed from New Bedford in June, 1803, ova cruiso for the North Pacific. After touching at Sydney, she called at Ilivaoa, or Uominiquo, one of the Marquesas Islands, to obtain water and fresh provisions. Arriving before the harbor oi l'uumiiu, January 13, two bouts were fitted oat with articles of trade, such as knives, flints, hatchets and muskets, to exchange for what they might wish to obtain. When tho boats had anchored in the harbor, another boat, manned with a chief and crow of native islanders, came off, who appeared very friendly and anxious to trade with the strangers, stating* that they had hogs and potatoes in abundance. Mr. Whalon, first officer of the whaleship, who had charge of the ship's boats, then transferred his trade into tho natives' boat, got in and went ashore with them, leaving his own anchored off in the harbor. Upon landing and proceeding up the valley, the natives commenced chasing pigs, caught one and tied it. While they were chasing the animals through the valley, tbe chief and Mr. Whalon stood together, and the natives were shouting, evidently for the purpose of calling tho people, for they came rushing from all parts of the valley, armed with hatcheta and knives, which at least looked suspicious. Mr. W. fearing that they meant no good, proposed to the ohief to return to the boat; upon which the latter stepped up to him, suddenly seised his hat and placed it upon his own head. This he thinks was a well-known signal among them, for he waa instantly seised by a score of natives, thrown down and stripped naked, his bands and feet bound with ropes, which the ohief had in his hands, but which he supposed were intended to tie the pigs. The natives then proceeded to tear up his clothes into small pieces, and out the buttons off, making a distribution among the crowd. After this they paid their attentions to their prisoner by pinching him severely, bending his fingers and thumbs over tbe back of his hands, wrenching his nose and torturing him in every imaginable way. They would strike at his head and limbs with their hatcheta, always missing him by a hair's breadth. For about three hours they continued to amuse themselves and torment him in this manner. He supposesthis was the custom preparatory to being killed, as it doubtless is. some of the natives tried to entice the ship's two boats to come to the shore, and Mr. W's. boatsteerer waa on the point of landing to find him, when they were warned off by a young Marquesan girl, belonging to the family of the U*>wsji an missionary Kekela. This girl shout*** " jpoll away," it bajssv all aha could say in Eagfiw. �THE IKI Y. Ml, 18 same time to leave tl» shore The boat* returned to the ship without their officer. Bad tlior gone on shore, it is not unlikely that there would have been a combat, and all bean massacred, as they wttr not prepared for any attack. This same girl hud tried to warn Mr. W. not to go inland with the ohief, but he did not understand her, aud when he was seised she used her utmost endeavors for him anions; tin natives, weeping all tho while that they were beckoning at ttis >l AIMII.I S 6 4 daily routine of a Hawaiian missionary's house. Morning and evening a bell was rung for about fifteen prayers, whioh wero attended by seemed quite natives, male and I ■male, who orderly and attentive to tho exorcism. Meals were served at a table after the Ktiropeun style, and oonsisled of meats, sweet potatoes, und broad fruit. While hem native* belonging in tin- same settlement drought fronli bread fruit ilaily lor the loreignor. Mr. Kokelu assured Mr. W that hud the natives demanded ull he tormenting him. A Hawaiian missionary, whoso name he did bod, In- should have given it to release him. In not learn, having hoard of the trouble now ap- eonvursmtion with Kekelu regarding the progress Christianity was making among the proached him, hut was unable to converse with whioh Kekela state* it as his opinion that his Soon alter u Uoruiaii carpenter arrived, people, and being uuablo to release him, told him lie efforts among tin' adults were almost useless, would romain by and do what ho could to but that among the youth he had promise of save him. At night tho natives plnood their great success, having now forty regular attenMr. prisoner in tho house of a chicfoss who had tried dants on divine worship on the Suhbuth. Christian uuoeasingly to secure his release from the chief, Whalon bears testimony to the upright tho groat and no doubt her effort* alone saved him Irom character of Kekelu und wife, and of natives in death during tho day. Tho Gorman remained influence whioh they have over tho by him through tho night, which to the prisoner their settlement. Kekela is a unssl industrious was a long and dreary one, antiei|uiting as hn mail, thus setting a worthy example to tho did every mnmont that the natives would hr.uk islanders, lie has more land under cultivation into tho house, und carry out their design of than any other one man, and more sweet potamurdering him. Ho afterwards learned, that toes than the whole of tho rest of tho settlement according to tho nativo customs, tho bouse of a together. Thoy have one Miirqiicsan girl (baton chief is sacred, und no nativo uau outer it with- mentioned) that live* with them, who shows out permission, under peril of death. Morning uniiiistukahle evidence of improvement, Is'ing dawned, and the natives begun to reassemble and very domestic in her hahits and an apt scholar. Saturday morning. Jan. 10. the ship apisareil became noisy for their victim. All his hopos of relief hud now fled, and he begun to look for off tho island, und Kekelu and the duel made death as certain, us tho uhiofoss would soon be preparations to take Mr. Whalon off to her, in called on to release him. About this time, which tlioir own boat— first sending a nativo ahead to was early in the morning, tho (ienuun heard the see that nobisly wu ill ainhtish for the purpose natives speaking of tho arrival of tho Hawaiian of shooting uny of the |»irty. Ratting the coast missionaries, Mr. Kokelu und wife, in tho flour, they oinharkod und stsm reached tbu vessel, neighborhood. Upon hearing this, tho German where thoy Were welcomed on Issirtl by Capt. dispatched tho other Hawaiian for him, and the Stninburg. natives finding that Kekola had boon sent for, Mr. Wlialon's emotions on reaching tho ship than distcrilssl. He had hastily untied the hands und feet of their prisoner. can better ls> imagined rescued from tho savages and returned to Kekela and his wife uro Hawaiian mission- li aries, sent out from tho Sandwich Islands, and his vessel through tho efforts of it nutivo Hawaistronger, who hud lieen prompted to uct supported by tho Hawaiian*. They live in a ian—v his in by tho teachings of the Christian but at time bohulf valley, tho of the neighboring which he gave the most exemplary were on u of religion, Whalon, of Mr. capture visit to another island. Kekola soon arrived with tho evidence. During 23 yours voyuging around ohief under whoso protection ho liven, und in- tho world, he says ho hit* never posited through this one, nor stantly commenced remonstrating with the a moro ovontful cruise than who have won natives for their inhumano treatment, und lie- any where met with stranger* sought them to release him. They demanded hi* gratitude und affection a* those humble Haa ransom as the only terms for his release. waiian Missionaries, living on the Island of After a council among themselves thoy decided llivaoa, to whoee efforts alone, ho owes hi* life. to release him for a whalehoat and six oars, Nothing that ho oould givn to them could cancel upon whloh Kekela told them to take his the debt he owe*, und be say* that whrnever boat. At the offer, however, Kekola's ohief Kekola stands in ueed, m him know und he both Capt. demurred, a* this would deprive their settlement shall share with him. Of course, of their only boat. The discussion now waxed Stranburg and Mr. Whalon rewurded Kekela warm between the two ohiefs, during which and his chief with such gift* a* they hod at their Kekela declared that he was ready to give up disposal, and they returned to tho shore. said anything and everything he possessed, if he could Speaking ol Mr*. Kekela, Mr. Whalon bat save the foreigner's life—an instance of ho wus surprised to find a nativo Polynesian, so . bunds be foil, und baa but little influence with thorn. They * "*" **"*7 frequently at war with tho do on our more favored Hawaiian group. Missionary Voyage to Marquesas Islands; or Report B. W. PARKER, Di'lt-KRir Missionary Society. Hawaiian By Rev. fiim. disinterested philanthropy, whioh the annuls of missions can not equal. After some further parley, it wu agreed to give a musket and some other trade in exohango lor Mr. Whalon, whloh was immediately done, and he was led beyond the boundary whioh separated the- domain of the two ohlofs, and aorose whioh to rnoaptare a person would lead to open warfare between the two tribes. Mr. W. hesitated when they wished to lead him farther inland, as be did not know what tbe new ohief intended to do with him; bat upon being assured by Kokela that he wa* to go to his own house, where he would take care of him, he gladly went. Upon arriving than, Mr. Vhalon was astonished to find a pleasant airy cottage, furni*hed 1 ■aaner, muoh after tho a"* of New style a hnglaod farm house, surrounded by a garden where flower*, tree* and vegetable* grew abundantly. The boats had returned to the ship on the previous afternoon, when warned off by the Marqaesan girl. Thursday and Friday. Mr. Whalen remained with Mr. KskeU and wife, during which ttave h* wss a wltnen of the are other tribes on tho island. Still ho is known all over tho islund, and tho day may come when through his teaching, wurs there may be ended und the tribes dwell together in peace, us thoy ol Ihr IConoludocl.] i.i'srral Mrrling. On Monday, Oct. 19th, the meeting for transacting business commenced, and continiind by ndjouriimpnts till Thursday. Our time wns fully occupied during the four days, IWOSllng three times a day, and continuing our sessions till lute in the evening. The sessions were opened nnd closed by prayer. Kacli missionary rend a written report of his lielil, nnd of his work the lust seventeen months. Correspondence from the Hawaiian Islands was rend, topics connected with the missionary work discussed, nnd conclusions formed of practical value to the missionary we hnjieil. A Inltulo I of Ihe >1 illqn.'.iin M ImliiU itssil ilie Xi inrii wf the Mlaaloiini'irw lv ihr llnwnlian lalnn.U. Thr This subject came up early in the meeting mill occupied much time. Bach member of the mission expressed his opinion, and the following expresses very much the views of the missionaries, especially ol the first Company that went to those islands. Ist. The commencement of the mission in the Marquesas was not of our seeking, the call wns unexpected to us, and we considered it a i all from Uod, und believe we have Im'cii guided by His Spirit in undertaking this work. M. We have hail the blessing of God (luring the ten years of the mission's existence, success has followed .our labors, and we do not think it is boasting when we say, that the efforts of tho Hawaiian churches to give the gospel to tho Marquesans, have succeeded beyond that of any other missionary society. The English Missionary Society and the American Society have nt different periods sent missionaries into this field. But they all abandoned the field, home of them after several years residence here. Native teachers have been sent by the Society of Missions from Tahiti. Nearly every isInnd in the group has at sometime had native Tahiti.in teachers. Kauwealoha said, I Upon had formerly three of these Tahitinn teachers, but they abandoned the work for reasons unknown to him. * We came to these islands under the patronage of the Hawaiian Churches, we occupy atx stations, we have our congregations, our schools, our Sabbaths ana Sabbath schools—an aggregate of two hundred scholars—we have our books and readers for our books, and we have tho Church of Ood established, its rites of baptism and the Lord's supper, we have Christ here, and His kingdom. Shall we go back and abandon all ? Is it God's will ? Does Christ so command and polite, and »o well educated. Her manner and conduct at all times were ladylike. It is the host commentary of tho transforming power of religion. Kekola and hi*towife oould *peak broken English, just enough Is' understood, and supplied all his want*. After Mr. Whalon had boon released, and escaped to Kekola's house, he inquired the cause of his seiiure by the natives, and learned that it was done out ot revenge for tho kidnapping of Marquesan* by the Peruvians, who had stolen a cargo of men and women Irom this and the neighboring island*. Some of thaan kidnapis-d natives had been returned by the Peruvian Government, but many had died on tlie rausage to or from Peru, while others had had various diseases including thosnvall-pox, which they brought back to tho group, and wa* spreading over the islands. Tho Marquesan* were so inoetwod with these outrages of the Peruvians, that they took vengoanoo on any foreigners that might fall into their power, regardless who they ware. Had us ? not Kokela been away, they would probably not 3d. Who will preach the gospel here jf have maltreated Mr. W. in the manner they did. wn Into do not, after hrinrr ent here hy th« lit tribe, whose with the Kekela do«* not liva courteous, kiud �Till waiinn churches to do it? Where is the society that will send missionaries here if we withdraw ? To give up the mission is, we think, giving the islands ovor to the reign of pagan durkness. After a long discussion the following preamble and resolution were passed and recorded in the minutes of the meeting, as the result of their deliberation : I. We believe Ood in His providence directed us to this field of labor, to call this people from pagan idolatry. 11. Some of us have labored here ten years, teaching nnd preaching the Gospel of Christ to the inhabitants of these islands, and cannot forsake them. 111. (Jod bus helped us—the gospel has saved some, as we truly believe, and they have been joined to the family of Christ, witnesses for him of the Truth and the Life. Therefore, Risolved, That we ought not In abandon work of the Lord in these islands and return to Hawaii, but we will steadily pursue our work here and spread the Light of Life among this people.They were unanimous in this expression ol their opinion, they could live and labor here, in poverty, if it must be, hut could not abandon the lieltl. The mission must be continued. (he A Nrw Minion in I looninl on the Nnkiihivia. l.liiml of During the last year several requests have been made to the missionaries, by a chief, to locate one ol their number in this valley. They visited the valley several times and spent three or four Sabbaths there, the peoplo were Iriendly, and desired to have a missionary located among them. The chief gave them u piece of land on which to build and cultivate. They sent forward two church members, a mnn and his wife, to begin the the work. This man and his wife are still in the valley of Ilnonmi, ami have been visited several times by the missionaries. They an- teaching and doing good among the unlives. Kekela says, Kaiwi and himself in their visit to Nukiihivu called upon the French Governor, who made many inquiries about their missionary work on llivaoa nnd Fiituhiva, of their schools, meetings, church members. Kekela asked if lie would object to one of their number being located in Nuknhiva. The (iovernor replied, that if the native chief desired it, he should not make any objections to it. The missionaries bud deferred the linal decision of the question till their general meeting;. After discussing the subject, it was decided not to locate now, n permanent missionary .in llooiiini, but that Kauwcalohn, who has his location nearer than any other missionary to this place, should have the care of it, anil visit it as he findsan opportunity, with a reference lo an ultimate occupancy, il the wny should open clearly for ii. The Governor who would have favored the project has been removed, nnd the management of ulliiirs on the island has fallen much under the control of the Catholic Bishop. A grent change may be ulso looked for among the native population from the rava- FRIKMI. >l AIMf 1, 1864. their wants to have their supplies sent to them once in two years, and they passed a vote to that effect. The missionaries voted to ask that one more missionary be sent to that field. The Board is requested to send another missionary to them when next a vessel visits the Marquesan mission. Salaries Oftawj Mlaolassarira. This subject came up in the meeting. They rcgurd their salaries as low, too low to meet their wants, and would like an increase of salary. After stating to them that the Board was disposed to do what it could in supplying their wants, und furnishing means for the prosecution of their work; that the mission was an ex|>cnsive one, including the cost of getting .supplies to them ; ihut fields were opening in Micronesia for Hnwuimn laborers, who, probably, must be supported by the Hawaiian churches, and only a part of the church members are to be relied upon for contributions. After stating to them these ihings, they had free conversation and seeineil perfectly satisfied to leave tbe subject of salaries without asking any increase. There is no evidence of waste in their use of missionary funds—they incline to regard then as a sacred trust. None of the wives of the missionaries lelt their stations to attend the general meeting,as that would have delayed the vessel at each of the stations. They also arranged to have the schooner stop at only two of the four stations, Kekela offering his whulobout and limit's crew to take the other two missionaries ami their •fleets to their stations. This was probably a saving of some two or three days. 11..- Minissarr trawl. This is the vessel uliout which Kekela wrote last year to the Directors, by asking for materials to enable them to go on with this work. It was nearly linished and ready to luirnch when we arrived at the islands. Some of the necessary articles for the work hud been obtained from whnleships. An anchor and chain had been sold to them from our schooner. It is a sloop of '32 feet keel, 12 feet beam, \ feet depth of hold, und is by measurement MA tons. This vessel will add to the comfort of th*J missionaries, and Ik: of essential service in prosecuting their missionary work They occupy six staamong the islands. tions, the two extreme stations are ninety miles apart, the one on Uii|>ou the other on Futuhiva. It is not always safe to trust to llieir whulchtials in going from one islund to another. They wish occasionally to see each other for conference about their work; sometimes to visit Nukiihivu, which is 120 miles distant from Futuhiva, where in case of need they can get supplies. There is at times a luck of food in some purts of the islands, when there is a supply in another, and with this sloop they can provide against want und famine in times of scarcity. I stated lo them the views of the Directors of the Missionary Society in regard to the vessel,—that they thought the foreigner might lay claim to it when finished, that it would be expensive after it was finished, that they would find it difficult to manage without intruding too much upon their misges made by the small-pox. Tho subject of biennial visits to the mis- sionary work. Moreover it was understood ■ion in future was talked of, and the brethren from Mr. fiicknell, that the missionaries expressed the opinion thnt it 19 the Messrs. Lawsons and himself, when they needed one. Also, that it was not, under existing circumstances, thought proper to appropriate mission funds for the building of the vessel. They replied—Kekela said, when he wrote for the articles, he did not intend to ask for funds from the Missionary Society to finish the vessel, but supposed he might obtain them on credit. The foreigner, they thought, who began the work could have no claim on the vessel. He had given up the work, and being in debt to the chief, he took the vessel and sold it to Kekela and his associates. Foreigners living there expressed to me the opinion. The missionaries say, they cannot avail themselves of the vessel built by Mr. Bicknell and the Messrs. Lawsons, either for passage or freight. When the sloop is finished, it is to be put in charge of an old seaman, a trustworthy Hawaiian living there. As they hud nearly finished it, and had done the work without any appropriation from mission funds, it did not seem proper or best lo do more than state the views of the Directors. They were cautioned, and the hope expressed that it would mil occupy theirtime and same attention to the detriment of their great work. On Wednesday ufternoon we had u religious meeting for the natives, and the same evening the missionaries and native church members united in celebrating tho Lord's supper. The meeting of the mission for tho transaction of business closed on Thursday noon. Oomoa wns designated as the place for the next general meeting in 1805. In die afternoon we hud our last social meeting for prayer and conference, after which we went on board the schooner, and sailed on our return passage the same evening. We touched at Hivaoa and left the brethren of that island, and passed on to Uapou where wo arrived early Subbnth morning. Here we stopped until Tuesday evening, when we took leave of the mission family there and sailed again for the Hawaiian Islands, October 27th, and arrived at Honolulu, Novcmlier 17th, after a passage of 21 days from Uupou, and 84 days irom the time we sailed from Oahu. Respectfully submitted, B. W. Parkei. Longevity of Missionaries.—Of 134 missionaries who have gone from the Andover Theological Seminary up to 1858, the average term of missionary service was about 14 years. Of the (id who were living at tbe expiration of this period, the nverage duration of missionary service was already 17J, and was of course growing larger. Fifteen of the entire number were in the missionary field more than 30 years, and two saw 44 years of service. The nverage duration of the missionary labor ol 250 missionaries in India was found to lie nearly 17 years. Muny of these returned and lived many years in their native lands after they left the missionary field. These statistics show that the average probability of life is not greatly reduced by engaging in missionary service. Those who go forth to preach the Gospel to the beatheu do not by any means devote themselves surely to an early grave—they may even secure u considerable extension rjf would meet could avail therriselves of the vessel builtby life by the change of climate. �THE FRIENED, MARCH, 18 6 1. 20 THE FRIEND, MARCH 1, In«i. New Book. Journal or a Residence on a Georgian Plantation, in 1838—1839. By Frances Anne Kemblc. If any of our readers are the apologists for Southern slavery, or are inclined to secession, we earnestly reccommend the reading of this volume. The writer, known throughout the wide world, as Fanny Kemble, the celebrated actress, has shown up the state of society at the South in a style, that we have no idea the chivalry of the South will be grateful for. She describes the treatment which the females receive on the plantations of the South, in language which we should suppose would make the advocates and apologists for slavery, hang their heads and cover their faces for shame. Her sketches arc no work of fiction. She has not drawn upon her imagination. She writes as only a woman can write, and simply describes what she witnessed from day to day on her own husband's plantation, and that plantation regarded as one of the " better sort." Then in the name of reason and humanity, what are the "baser sort?" Legree's estate, in " Uncle Tom," is no fancy sketch ! Are there not many such ? Her sympathies are with the North in this terrible struggle ; and her letter to the Times, and another to " C. G., Esq.," show that she wields the pen of a vigorous and powerful writer. Her language is sometimes scathing, yet exceedingly polished and choice. The book is very opportune, and its publication, in both England and America, will serve an important end in shaping that public sentiment which is now forming lo give Secession and Slavery their death blow. Perusing this book, written by a strongminded English woman, the reader perceives the beauty and force of that outburst of indignation, in " Sterne's Sentimental Journey," when he looked upon the encaged bird "Disguise thyself as thou wilt.still slavery thou art a bitter draught! and though thousands in all ages have been made to drink of thee, thou art no less bitter on that account. 'Tis tbou, thrice sweet and gracious goddess, Liberty, whom all, in public and in private, worship, whose taste is grateful, and ever will be so till Nature herself shall change. No tint of words can spot thy snowy mantle, or chemical power turn thy sceptre into iron. With thee to smile upon him, as he eats his •rust, the swain is happier than the monarch from whose court thou art exiled. Grant me but health, thou great bestower of it, and give me this fair goddess (Liberty) as my companion, and shower down thy mitres, if it ■earn good unto thy Divine Providence, upon those heads which are aching for them." : Marquesan Mythology. The inhabitants of the Murquesan Islands have the reputation of being a wild, fierce, revengeful and cannibal race of beings. In our columns we now publish a narrative calculated to establish that reputation ; yet they are not altogether destitute of some of the finer feelings of the human heart. Read the " Marquesan mother's lament for her dying boy," translated by Mr. Lawson. Wo have in our possession numerous translations by this same gentleman, some of which we may hereafter publish. This gentleman and his brother have long been residents upon those islands. Our correspondent, Mr. Thomas C. Lawson, has devoted much attention to the language and mythology of the Marquesan Islands. He seems to be firmly of the opinion that he can trace in the Marquesan legends (meles or varanas,) allusions to Hebrew rites and ceremonies, names and personages. He has sent us a list of words, which is quite too long for us to print, but the following we copy: Hebrew. Ahah. Uaal. „Cain. , BWAwaWaw. Marquenan. Ahapa. I'elc. I Kcna, Iletekia. ~ J Mraniiuj. Precision. Name of gtakless on Hawaii. Orlcf i sorrow. Also, name ofasea-blnl. Mr. Lawson remarks, in regard to these names : "Many persons are living who bear these names, and I have asked them how they got their names. They invariably answer, that their names have descended to them from their ancestors.' The other day I asked Taua Mohotio how she came to get that name ? She told tnc that it had descended to her from her ancestors on the island of Hivuoa. On that island it is pronounced Mohatia ; but on this island, Mohotio." He adds : " I would also remark that many volumes might be written about the names of Murquesans. They have each a great many names, and each name is significant of their own personal history, or the history of their ancestors. In fact the Marquesan names of persons and places are a series of historical records from the earliest times up to the present day." Mr. Lawson is of the opinion that, in the Marquesan mythology, he can trace relics of the ancient Grecian deities, " Oceanus and Jupiter," and, finully, that "cannibalism" has some affinity with the ancient worship of Moloch. We have lying before us a poem or song of 52 stanzas, translated from the Marquesan language, and sung at the Feast of the ' " Moneko new invite* ye all To ootne and obtain tbe prize. Clap, clap your bands, jour voioes raise— Press forward now, and gain the prise Clap, olap your tenuis, and beat tbe drum— Kodtem yourselves ! Come now ! 0 oome ! ka. ' Ourreaders will not probably be interested in all which Mr. Lawson has written and studied out during his residence among the Marquesans, but we cannot refrain from adding this remark, that however debased and degraded the Marquesans may be, still their language and traditions possess much interest to those who are willing to devote time and attention to their study. While we mourn over their savage barbarity, let us do all in our power to civilize and christianize them. The Bible appreciated by the Samoans. 11l a communication from the Rev. Mr. Nisbet, dated Maltm, Upolu, one of the Samoan or Navigator islands, we find the following allusion to the circulation of the Bible among those islanders. A new edition ha.«. just been published by the B. and P. Bible Society, and a consignment had just been received and sold among the people. " Our share of the first installment was disposed of at once. * * * As an evidence of the fact that our people appreciated the beautiful und blessed volume, I may mention that a month or two after their arrival I forwarded the B. and F. Bible Society £250 (81,260), the first fruits of the sale, and I am this month about to forward an additional £165. Indeed, we hope to pay the Society all the outlay for all the impressions ol 10,000 copies, as we formerly did for 15,000 copies of the New Testament." In regard to the general interests of the Mission, Mr. Nisbet remarks " For years back our Mission lias been very short-handed. What with deaths and departures, we have become very few. Hence it is with a largo measure of pleasure we now look forward to the arrival of a reinforcement, who are on their way with Dr. Turner, and whom we expect in December. Dr. Turner is returning to his post after an absence of four years, during the greater part of which he has been very busy taking the Scriptures tind other works through the press. On his arrival, he. will resume his post in the duties of the institution for training native teachers, which has proved rather n heavy task for us to carry on single-handed. Our establishment is full, having 93 pupils, 88 ranking in the department preparing for the office of teach- : Human Sacrifice." If Mr. Whulon will call at our office, we will allow him to peruse it, that he may know what might have been ers." sung around his mangled body, had his capThe Mission at the New Hebrides was extors succeeded in cutting him up." We pecting a new missionary schooner, to be " copy the following stanzas : sent out from Nova Scotia, to run among the Th* prise, the priis ! islands. Ruth forward to tb« pnt* �THE FRIEND, MARCH, 18 6 4. Missions and Commerce. The principal object of Missionaries in going among a heathen and ignorant people, is to teach them the great and important truths of the Bible, but especially the way of salvation by a crucified Redeemer. This object cannot be fully accomplished without bringing about many otherresults. It would be an easy matter to show the benefits which have resulted to commerce in the Pacific by the establishment of Christian missions on the numerous islands of Polynesia. This subject is distinctly brought to our notice by the late visit of the whaleship Congress to the Marquesan Islands. We have copied from the Commercial Advertiser, the admirably written article, " A Day among the Cannibals." Wo hope our readers will give that article a careful perusal, and at the same time read another article on page 22d, relattng to kidnapping Polynesians, for let it be borne in mind, it was on this account that the Marquesans were determined to take Mr. Whalon's life. We are glad to learn that Capt. Stranburg most liberally rewarded the Rev. Mr. Kekela, by furnishing him with sails, cable, and rigging for the missionary schooner, referred to in the report of the Rev. Mr. Parker on page 19. In our humble opinion this is not enough, the Rev. Mr. J. Kekela, the Rev. Mr. A. Kaukau and their friendly natives and that German carpenter deserve something We are glad to learn that the more. has attracted the attention of our subject Mr. Mcßride, and that he Resident, Minister the communicate facts to the State Dewill at We sincerely Washington. partment hope the subject will not be allowed to pass unnoticed. If when the natives of some savage island kill n sailor or destroy a vessel, they are visited by a man-of-war and fired at, why should not those bo rewarded who save life and shipping by their timely interference ? If the United States Government would promote the welfare of commerce, and protect the lives of seamen, it could not do so more effectually than, from time to time, rewarding those who render important services. The instance now under consideration is a case in point. Let it be remembered, that it was at this very island, Dominique, that the American whaleship Twilight was wrecked in June 1859; and in that instance, the missionaries of the Hawaiian Missionary Society rendered important aid to the wrecked ship's company. The crew and portions of the wreck were brought to Honolulu on board Feeling among - 21 for Urn rrttad. the Loyal People of the The Marquesan Mother’s Lament for her North. As the war in America is protracted from month to month, and year to year, it becomes a subject of interest as to the feeling among the substantial farming and Christian people of the North, among those who have sent their fons, husbands, brothers and friends to the war. From a correspondent in Kent, Ct., we have received a letter, from which we copy as follows : "As Americans, you must feel the deepest interest in the great struggle going on here between Lilierty and Slavery. I believe that the bow of promise, with its silver lining, is growing brighter every day, and that in God's good time we shall again be a united and happy people, freed from that great curse of slavery, which has brought upon us God's righteous judgments." From the Rev. E. T. Doane, of the Micronesian Mission, but now on a visit to the United States, we have received a letter, dated Geneseo, N. V., Dec. 14, 1863, from which we quote ns follows : " I can write you nothing new of the war; you have more than I can tell. But let mc say, it is wonderful to see how much united the North is, and how the churches are feeling this war is a war rather for the extension of Christ's Kingdom, than the subjugation of territory. It does one good to see and hear what I do from the ministry and the great majority of church members. There is no doubt as to the issue : and then all praise to the Prince of Peace, who will have gotten to himself the victory." From August Unshelm, Esq., Hamburg Consul at Apia, Samoa, we would acknowledge a copy of the Bible in the Samoan language, and also a copy of a new London publication, entitled, " Missions in Western Polynesian, by A. W. Murray, twenty-five years a missionary in Polynesia, in connection with the London Missionary Society." In our next issue we shallnotice this work. It is beautifully illustrated and neatly printed, and contains 489 pages. Per schooner Helen, we would acknowledge a package of publications in the Samoan language from the Rev. Henry Nisbet. Among these we are pleased to find u copy of the Samoan Dictionary—English and Samoan, and Samoan and English, with a short grammar of the Samoan dialect." It is neatly printed, at Samoa, at the London the Morning Star. Missionary Society's Press: 1862. This We are glad to know that the Govern- valuable publication has been prepared hy ment at Washington is inclined to notice the Rev. George Pratt. It contains 223 meritorious acts, when extended towards P»ges. distressed American senmen. Capt. DunLetters for the following persons will das, who rescued the Master of the H. H. Crappo, referred to in the November number be found at the Post Office, directed to the of the Friend, for 1883, informed us that his care of the Editor: Franklin B. Fowler (2;) conduct was acknowledged by the State De- Eli B. Sadler (3;) James R. Bulford; W. H. Blakeley. partment at Washington. Dying Boy. Translated from the Marquesan Language, By Thos. C. Lawson. O ho, my son, and art thou dying? List thee to thy mother's prayer Gladly would I die to save thee, U my son, thy father's heir. : In the land of Havaii,* All is darkand all is drear; Gladly would I die to save thee, But, 0 my son, thy death is near. High in the great heavens above Dwells the (ireat and (food O'Atea ,t I'll pray to him, my dying son, Thy mother's son, thy father* heir. .See thy mother wocp and dunce, Cut her flesh and pull her hair ; See her wring her hands and cry, My son, my son, I'm in despair. My son, my son, my pretty son, Tho maiden's pride, the maiden's joy— Tbe first in every festive throng, My son, my son, my dying boy. No more thou'lt gladden maiden's heart, Or join tho festive throng ; Tho death-dew sits upon thy brow, Aue .' mir' thy spirit's gone ' Auc! out! my lovely son, bo thy route to Havaii ;\ o'Tavitas swift his work ha* dono, And left me here to mourn for thee. Safe •Ilnvaii, tbe place of departedspirits. tO'Atea, Ood. tAn Atua, called Kaviavra, await* in the route of depart** ipirita to demurall who hare not the means to appease but fury §OTavlt», the Angel of Death. The Freedman.—This is the title of a neatly executed little sheet, published monthly by the American Tract Society, Boston, for the benefit of the freedman of the United States. We are glad to see this name, freedman, given to the man who was formally accounted a chattel, but now is regarded as an American citizen. All honor to those who are laboring to educate the young among this interesting class. It is a noble field of usefulness, and we shall be much mistaken if the Christian churches of the North fail to do this work nobly and worthy of a great and Christian people. of Wealth.—Wealth belongs just as intellect belongs to others. They would be rich anywhere, just as their envious neighbors would be poor anywhere. At an agrarian meeting in this city about twenty years ago, a gentleman of property obtained n hearing and forcibly argued this point. Addressing a sailor near him, who had been prominent in the proceedings, he asked i " What would you have me do with my Jack’s Idea to some men, money ? " " Divide it equally among us all," replied Jack. " That would give us about 110 each, and to-morrow 1 should have 99 60 of mine left, while yours would be gone. What then ?" my timbers ! " exclaimed the " Shiver sailor, in perplexity, " why—then divide again! "-iV. Y. Times. �I II X 22 Kidnapping Polynesians. R'a our issue ofNovember last, wo publisha full statement of tho, number of vessels which had been engaged in this nefarious business. We have also from time to time published notices of the cruises of these vessels, and of the efforts of the English and especially the French vessels of war, to put a stop to the bnse traffic. Facts are coming to light which show that the utmost 111 EN E 1), MAX I H , 18 14. by Cook. What a mighty influence must the Gospel have exerted upon them ! "Still more touching, perhaps, is the scene aboard that floating hell where the poor captives were confined. When they supposed the hour had arrived at which they had been wont, with their families, to worship God in their happy homes—now no longer theirs they united in their accustomed exercises ; they prayed and sang praises to God, and, no doubt, like their friends on shore, sought blessings for the miserable men by whom they were being so cruelly wronged. " The following extract from Mr. Lawes painfully illustrates these remarks :—' When the ship sailed on the night of the capture the natives on board thought she was only making a long tack ; but they soon found they were really off. They then held a — cruelty and.inhumanity has been practiced. We would express our acknowledgemuts to H. L. Sheldon, Esq., for a copy of the Uobart Town Advertiser, for July 6th, which contains a long statement, by tho Rev. Mr. council as to what was to be done; the young Murray, before a public meeting in Sydney, men were for seizing the captain and crew, giving some details which present scenes of tying them all up, and then taking the ship horror which equal the slave trade on the in, and when the natives were all safe on coast of Africa. From Mr. Murray's state- shore, untying the crew and letting them go; but the old men overruled this, lest any of ment, we extract as follows : the foreigners should bo killed in the uffray. "When the Humboldt sailed from Samoa Two white men guarded the hatchway, on the 12th of May last, there were three of which was shut down, and the poor creatures these vessels about that group lying in wait below were in total darkness. They kept off the different islands, with the view of knocking at the door, deck, and sides of the picking up any canoe or boat that might ven- ship, nnd calling to be let out. After a ture out to sea. One small boat hud been while some of the white men went down, caught. The crew consisted of two Samo- and beat them with great pieces of wood for ans, and one Portuguese. The captain was making a noise. When the poor captives induced to let the Portuguese go. The Samo- thought it was about the time of their evenans he carried off. ing worship, they united, in their wretched On board one vessel that called at Sa- confinement, in singing and prayer.' " moa there were 300 natives of different is" On the following day the vessel stood in lands, and the captain wished to obtain 400 towurds the shore. Some natives, ignorant more to complete his cargo. Think of 700 of the character of the ship, and of what human beings, accustomed to the most per- had transpired, went on lioard. Those in fect freedom, crowded on board one single confinement recognized the well known vessel, in the heart of the tropics ! We have sounds of" their native tongue. They shoutreliable information respecting the following ed for help, but of course in vain. By desislands and the numbers taken from them : perate efforts they succeeded in breaking a Fitialangi, 100; Pukapuka, 60; Manahiki hole in the door large enough to let one and Mangarongaro, 40; Tokelau, 60; Savage through ut ■ time. A number succeeded in Island, 160; total from these islands, 420. reaching the deck, and rushed over the ships It may be questioned whether ever a side into the sea, but they were only two or " case calling more urgently for prompt and ef- three small canoes, land was a long way off, fective interference was presented to a Chris- and some were not able to swim well. The tian community. Let any one read the sim- wretches on board fired from the de> U upon ple artless tales of the Rarotonga and Samo- the helpless natives in the canoes and water. an teachers, Makti and Samuelu, and he A boat was lowered, and many recaptured. must be strangely constituted if his soul is Seven only escaped. Among those carried not stirred to its lowest depths. One of the off were thirteen church members, and many most touching incidents, that has yet come candidates. Eighteen wives are left without to light connected with the whole affair, is husbands, and sixty-three children are dethe tact that, on the morning following the prived of their fathers. dreadful day on which the murderous proceedings took place at Savage Island, the natives, Henry Ward Beecher. while their hearts were bleeding and their tears flowing, because fathers, husbands, In an address delivered before the citizens brothers, and sons were torn from their emof New York, since his return, Mr. Beecher brace, should lift up their voices to God in prayer, not to invoke vengeance upon theheads presented the following list of men and newsof their guilty oppressors, but to pray that papers, in England, as favorable to the North: their hearts might be changed, and that they the members of the government " Among might be led to abandon their wicked courses. known to be favorable to the Federal cause How like the spirit of Him, whose followers are the following: The Duke of Argyle they profess to be—* Father forgive them,for (who married a daughter of the Duchess of they know not what they do.' And these Sutherland,) Lord Granville, Right Hon. are the descendants of men who rushed upon Charles Peiham Villicrs, Mr. Milner Gibson, Captain Cook when he landed upon their Mr. James Stanfield, Mr. Charles Gibson ; shores, as he expresses it, like wild boars, and Members of Parliament: Messrs. John Bright who themselves were in the same state twelve —(cheers)—l told hira it would be just so. years ago as that in which they were found Richard Cobden. (Cheers.) You know your friends, I see—W. E. Foster, less known, but just as firm and sturdy a friend ; E. A. Leatham, Guildford Onslow, James White, P. A. Taylor, E. Doullow, W. Williams, and The O'Donoghue, F. Barnes, T. Barnes, W. E. Baxter, James Caird, Samuel Gurncy, George Hadfield, Grant Duff, James Kershaw, Wilford Lawson. Among the newspapers and magazines favorable to our cause are the following : The Morning Star —the organ of the advanced Liberal party managing proprietor and editor, Mr. Samuel Lucas ; the Daily News, unother liberal organ, edited by Mr. Walker, a paper which, if a man wants to take the Times without — its vemon and wickedness, he can take. It is just as able as the Times and a thousand times more principled. The evening editions of the above journals are respectively named the Evening Star and the Express, (a queer name !) The Spectator—weekly—edited by Mr. Hutton, one of the oldest and most influential of the weeklies and distinguished by its calm and philosophical tone ; Lloyds Weekly News, edited by Blanchard Jerrold, with a circulation of 400,000 weekly, the gmt hebdomadal organ of the weekly classes; the Beehive, organ of the Trades' Union, non-conformists (till sorts of dissenters); the British Standard, Doctor Campbell, Congregationalist; the Freeman, Baptist ; Macmillan's Magazine, edited by Professor Masson, of Cambridge University ; the Dial, weekly journal of the Morning Star; the British Ensign, (Cmigrogationalist) ; the Westminister Review, the quarterly organ of English Parliament ; the Observer, tbe ministerial organ; the Reader, one of our principal literary journals. The most popular and widely circulated journals, in both the metropolis and the country, support the Northern cause. The aggregate circulation is at least a million each issue. Among the leading provincial papers may be mentioned the following: The Manchester Examiner, circulating through the manufacturing districts ; the Newcastle Chronicle, Liverpool Daily Post, Leeds Mercury, Preston Guardian, Dundee Advertiser, Caledonian Mercury, Edinburgh; Northern Daily Whig, Belfast ; Carlisle Examines, Kendall Mercury, and the paper of Lake district; Hampshire Independent, Southampton; Bradford Advertiser, in which Peronet Thompson writes weekly ; Bedford Mercury ; The Irishman, an organ of the Meagher and O'Brien party in Ireland ; and the Bucks Advertiser. Among men distinguished in science and literature are the following : Lord Carlisle, lord lieutenant of Ireland ; Lord Houghton, better known as Moncton Milnes, author and poet (applause); Sir Charles Lyell, the eminent geologist (applause); John" Stuart Mill, the greatest of England's philosophers of the present day (tremendous applause); Sir Stephen Lushington, judge of the admiralty court; and one of the great loaders in the English struggle against slavery and the slave-trade (applause); Goldwin Smith, professor of modem history in the University of Oxford (applause); Professor Cairnes, professor of political economy in Belfast UniversiProfessor F. W. Newman, the eminent professor of Latin and English literature; General Perritt Thompson, the founder of tbe Westminister Review, first governor of Sierra Leone, and author of the Anti-Corn �23 1 11 X FRIEND, MARCH, I S 6 4. ADVERTISEMENTS. ADVBHTISBIsHIAwTTa • Law Catechism (applause) ; Dr. Chapman, the Review; of Westminister Mr. editor W. N. LADD, Thomas Hughes, author of Tom Brown's lm]»irtrr and Dealer in Habowasb, Cotlbbv, Msosasicb SAI LO R' S H O M Toolsand Aohicultcsal Ibplbhsnts, Fort itreet, HonoSchool Days, the most popular work in Eng873-ly lulu. gland next to Uncle Tom's Cabin (applause); Mr. Edwarn Miall, leader of the English a^y* "!■ a. Non-conformists ; George Wilson, chairman r VDKRSK. \IKD IS PRKI'ArIKI) TO of the Anti-Corn Law League; George TIHK tako Amhrotypr*} and Photograp}.*. Also Cartel dc In a style Kecond t<> none in Honolulu. Thompson, fellow-laborer with Wilberforce, Vlttlte H|>eclincn« can l>e leeti al the Qallerjr, ocxt door to the Poat over the P. 0. Advertiser Office. Clarkson.and Brougham in their anti-slavery Office, H. 1.. CIIABR. struggles; Professor Nichols, of Glasgow UUtKIoi & University; Dr. Foster, chairman of the ReA L*L Kil B IKR ILI. HI BbV KAWAIHAK. HAWAII, hgious Liberation Society ; Professor Beesly, the •Jenvral Merchandise and Shipping businra professor of Political Economy in University Will atcontinue the above port, where they are prepared to furnish the Hall; James Taylor, founder of the freehold jiMtly celebrated Kawalhae Potatoes, and such other re cruita as are required by whale ahipa at the shortest notica, land movement: Dr. Lees, the eminent tem373-ly and on the moat reasonable terms. Fox, J. the member ; perance lecturer W. FIRE HAND. WOOD ON for Oldham ; Washington Wilks and Henry B. A. f. CAtTRR Vincent, well known as popular leaders or HHKRMIN I'tfK, Honolulu. Honolulu. writers; Mr. Scott, the Chamberlain of Lon96 Officers' table, with lodging, per week,. CO., C. BREWER don ; the Mayors of Manchester, Birming0 Seamen*' do. do. do. do. ham, Rochdale and Faversham. Clergyman Commission & Shipping Merchants, Shower Baths on the Premises. and ministers are as follows : Dr. Trench, Honolulu* Otthu. ll* I*> CAPTAIN AND MRS. OAT, KKKKK TO— dean of Westminister; Dr. Candish and Dr. Managers. Honolulu, March 1, 1861. New York. of the free church John. Hood, X**,., M. Guthrie, the leaders in JahkuHunnkwkll,Khij., i INSTRUMENTS FOR THE BOOKS AND Scotland; Hon. and-Kev. Belfast Noel; Rev. Ciiaki.ks Hrkwkr, Ksq., s Bostou. Kb )., MARINER. 5 11. A. I'kikck, Brock Hall; ; Rev. Rev. Wm. Dr. Newman Mbsbbb Mcßnss Msbhill, | D. K. FLITNER'B Watoh and Jewelry »rancl«o. (has. Wolcott Bbimikh, Kaq., ( Halley, president of New College; Rev. Dr. Establishment, in Kaahumanu street, will b* Hongkong. Mkh.shh. W'm. I'ustau It Co ; Park Regent's College president of found the following works : Angus, Manila. Its****, I'kKi.K, Hi BMKi.i. & Co Almanacks for 1862. Rev. Dr. John Cairns, Berwick-on-Tweed ; 388-ly Merchant's, Shipmaster'sand Meohanlo's Assistant. Rev. Dr. James Begg, Edinburgh ; Rev. Dr. SAM'L. N. OASTLB. J. B. ATHHHIoN. AMOS. I. COOKS Law* of the Sea. Lindsay Alexander, Edinburgh ; Rev. Canon CASTLE 4 COOKE, The Art of Sailmaking. Robinson, of York Cathedral ; Rev. Prof. Importersami Wholesale ami Retail dealers In General Mer—ALSO— I'hAiuliHr, in the Fireproof store in King atrect, opposite tho Ship's Compasses and Dividers. Maurie, of London ; Rev. George Gillman, Stamen's Chapel. —ALSO— of Dundee ; Rev. Dr. Anderson, of Glasgow; AGENTS FOR Mast-head Glasses and Marine Telescope*. —ALSO— Rev. Dr. Campbell, of London; Rev. Dr. I>r Jaynes Meilicinea, Wheeler *■ Wllaon'a sewing Machine!, Chronometers and Chronometer Watobe*. Hamilton, of London; Rev. W. Batchelor, The New England Mutual Life Insurance Company, caah —alio— asMti J2,860,000, of Glasgow. These are only a few of thouEnglish Charts of North and South Pacific. ItAynolili, Devoe At Pratt—Importers and Manu'acturers of —ALSO sands of names of men who are our friends, Palnta, Oil ami Varnlih.and Cryatal Coal Oil, A great variety of other articles useful to th* C. Van llorne A Co.'a Carriage! and Carriage Material!. but they are better known, and have signaliz—AND— 388-ly Mariner. ed their friendship by literary services in the Man; ornamental articles, including Breast Pin*, cause of the North. Rings, Cups, &0., 4c. \eT PH^TOCRAPHSr , * * AT — COOKE, CASTLE ADVERTISEMENTS. AGENTS FOR Wheeler & Wilson's DR. J. MOTT SMITH, DENTIST. Ufflce corner of Fort and Hotel Street!. 405-ly COLS, ATJOTIOINTXaSIII. (succbbaob to a. J. H. Sewing Machines at the World'! Exhibition in PARIS In 1861, and at the Exhibition in London in 1862. The evidenceof the superiority of this Machine ii found In the 11. W. SEVERANCE, record of 1U ulei. In 1861— The Grover A Baker Company, Bolton, ATTtOTIOIVZIZIII, The Florence Company, Mosiachuaetti, AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, The Parker Company, Connecticut, J. M. Singer If Co., New York, Circ-proof Store, Robinson's Building, Pinkie A Lyon, QUEEN STREET, HONOLULU. Cliaa. W. Uowland, Delaware, Will continue busmen at the new stand. 371-ly M. Greenwood A Co., Cincinnati, 0., N. 8. C. Perkini,Norwalk. 0., Wllaon I, Smith, Connecticut, H. BTANGENWALD, d., •old 18,660, whllit the Wheeler A Wilson Company, of Bridge PHYSICIAN AND port, made and mid 19,726 during the lame period. {.all Mew York Oily Dispenaary Phyilclan, member of the II tf XT Pleas* Cstll mud Examlwe. Medico Chlrurglcal College and of the PathologicalSociety of New York. Omen at Dr. Judd'i Drag Store, on Fort Street. Residence in Nuuanu Valley, opposite that or B. 0. Hall, Rag. 383-ly late roomi. Queen Street. " " m. SURCEON, REMOVAL ! HILO, HAWAII, a GEO. W. VOLLUM, C-tf BOOK-BINDER! L N. B.—Medicine Cbeiti carefully replenished HILO DRUG IfIcRIJER <fc MERRILL, ASD AUCTIONEERS, 304 and 300 California, Stroot. SAN FRANCISCO. IW-ly C. H. WETMORE, iff. D. PHYSICIAN II ICROBON, at the STORE. JOHN THOB. WATERHOUSE, Importer and Dealer in Ueneral Merchandise. Honolulu, 11. I —RIFIRINOn— His Ex. R. C. WTLLIB,..Hon. B. ?. Bsow, Kiq Honolulu Wilcox, RioaAsns A Co., O. A. Williams A Co., Tllos. Sfbbokb, K5q.,....H110. DiMOBD A Bos, " H. DtOKllsos, Rlq.,.Lihalna. Mcßoss A MaxalLL,.Ban Ivan. O. W. Bsooxi A C0.,. San F. I). T. Lawtom, Ksq., Fistp A Rirw, Mew York. Poßis, Bbos. A Co. " 3*2 lj " " " >■ o. mbbbill d. c. aims. SEWING MACHINES! Commission Merchants MACHINE HAS ALLTHE LATEST imptovementa,and, Inadditlon to former premiums, was THUS awarded the highest priae aboveall European and American t. bvkrbtt. ) At hii Particular attention given to repairing and rating Chronometer*. ALSO.'AOINTB OF Till San Francisco & Honolulu Packet-. Particularattention riven to the tale and purchaie of *a*rchamllae, ihlpa' business, mpplrlng whaleahlps, negotiating exchangs. Ac. XT All freight arriving st Baa Franoiaco, by or to thi Honolulu Llni of Packeta, will be forwarjed rrib or coaaiaitos i r Exchange on Honolulu bought and sold. £0 —asrialßOßa— Mesan. Wiloox, Ricwabdb A Co., 11. Haceibu) k Co., " 0 BanWBR If Co., 11 Biutor k 00. Dr. K. W. Woos Hon a. H. All**,. IV 0. Watbbmab, Ksq., 384- ly Hbsisblii " " " " THE FRIEND: REMOVED BACK TO THE OLD A MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO TEMMinion Bindery, la now prepared to execute all orders PERANCK, SEAMEN. MARINE AND for binding GENERAL INTELLIGENCE, Book*. Pamphlets, HAVING Newspapers, Music, Old Books, 4c, 4c. Oraen from the other island! ihould be accompanied with direction! a* to thi Ityle, and If the work ll to match roiumea previously bound, a lample volume ihould be •wot with th* Job. All order! lift at II M. Whilnev'! RookaVsr' will receive 401-3oi penwAPt sttentinn particular PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY SAMUEL C. DAMON. TERMS: On* oopy, par annum, Two copies, Pivr nopie*. " .... ... . 2.0U f $.00 6.0(1 . �l 1 U E FR I X M>, MARCH, 1864. 24 Hawaiian DicnoNAßY.—We are glad to announce that the publication of Andrews' Hawaiian Dictionary has been commenced. It will appear in large octavo form, and contain from five to six hundred pages. This vrill be a national work, in the success of which all the friends of the Hawaiians will rejoice. It is gratifying to learn what missionaries are doing in other parts of the world in the same department of learning. Tbe great Tamil Dictionary of India, by Dr. Winslow, the American missionary, has just made its appearance. It contains nu less than 63,000 words. From the South Seas we learn that a dictionary of the language ot Western Polynesia, including the New Hebrides, has been commenced by the Rev. Mr. Geddie, the missionary from Nova Scotia. MARINE JOURNAL. News. —Intelligence has been received from the United States up to Feb. 6th. No special items of intelligence respecting the war. There arc increasing signs of disintegration and breaking up at the South. Southern finances have become utterly worthless. Large numbers of soldiers aTe re-enlisting to swell the armies ot the North. There are increasing indications from all parts of the country that President Lincoln will be reelected. The prosperity of the country continues good. MEMORANDA. Smallpox at the Marquesas.—We regret to learn from our correspondent at those islands, that the small-pox is making fearful ravages among the people. Five hundred have died in Nukuhiva, and one hundred and sixty in Uapou. The French Admiral had left vaccine matter, but it had lost its virtue. We would acknowledge, per Smyrniott, from a friend in California, a volume entitled "Edge wood," by Ike Marvel, which we shall notice in our next. Jeff. Davis in Charleston.—Though carefully covered over with the mantle of secrecy by congress, enough has been disclosed by stent realities to show the total incompetency of President Davis to govern the affairs of the confederacy. He has lost the confidence of both the army and the people; and if an election to-morrow was to come off for the presidency, we believe thathe would not get the Tote of a single State of the Confederacy.—CWietton Mercury. PASSENGERS. * !*• Isaac Smith, fuller. 7 w?A - 0 ,o,">*•*• W1s°". I" H Condlng, i£ "te fflulaai Thompson, II Beaslsy, Wm E Austin, , ,,r Holm B, W W Rev W F Snow and wife. Vim !i~. % Castle, Mil* M E Andrews sod children,Hub 2 aVckwitb Fowler, litsi JulliUiOookr' Mn Mr Coggeshall and wits. 0 P Clap, j B Bradley L Tnw.r * 'i °" PORT OF HONOLULU. S. I. ARRIVAL*. Jan. 28—Old'g. whale Lark Julian,Lubhen. for a crime. 30—Hawaiianwhale bark Urnganza, Felbher, for a cruiie. Feb. ft—Am bark Yankee, Paty, 11 days from San Francisco, with mdse. to Wilcox, Richards \ Co. !l -Bng hark Harburg, 69 days from;Ncw Caatlc, bound lo San Francisco with coals. 6—Ambark Congren.ljtranburg, 17 months outfrom New Bedford with lft bbli sperm. 7—Am schr Alice, 14 days from San Francisco, en route for China. 22—Schr Helen, Bulb, 27 days from McKean'i Island. '.'7—Am bark Bmyruiote, Burden, 21 dayi from San Francisco, with mdie to Aldrlch, Walker A Co. :';) Am whale ihip E. C. Jones,from a cruise. Mar. I—Am whale ihlp Oriole, Jernegan. 9ioo*.outfrom New Bedford, with 26ft bbls sp ftSft wli und ftOUO lbs Ihiiii'. IIKIMII'IIKKS. K,|p 'J—Kusslsn Am Co. ihlp Cenarewlulifor w»n Francisco. 4—Am Clipper ihlpDerby, I'alne, for Hong Kong. S—Bng ship Dolphin, Clark, for ; Capt. Stranburg adds the following memoranda to his report: Ship Hofe, Capt. Gifford, of New Bedford, was lost on a reel on the N. Bait coast of New llollsnd, Nov. Ist, 1883; no lives lost. An Koglish merchant ship waa lost on the same reef, about the same time. I did not learn her name. 1883. N. 8., from a Nov. 24—At Sydney—Minerva, Pennlman, cruise, 2000 sperm, all told, to cruise and home. 2ft—At Sydney—Parachute, Howland, N. 8., from a cruise, 900 sperm, all told, lo crulae. from a cruise, 26—At Sydney—Alabama, Coffin, Nan., 600 sperm voyage, 100 on board, to cruise, from a a*—At Sydney—Jsmei Allen, Vanwyke, N. 8.,to crulae cruise, 800 sperm, 800 whale voyage, and home. Klisa, Devon, N II from a 16—At Hobartosrn—Bark cruise, ono sperm voyage, to cruise. * rCT Bark lankee reports—The lint seven daya had the from N. W. to N. K. and two dayi 8. C. to 8. W. wind Oahu at sunrise, Feb. 4. Passed Diamoud Head at 1.3 0 A. M., Us day's passage. Tbe schooner Alice sailed the day before us, expecting to touch hen. D" Ship Derby reports—galled from San Francisco, July lfltli, experienced light winds the entirepassage. Wu becalmed off Sun Francisco four days. Have been within eight o f Oahu two days in culms and light aim. utT Schooner Helen, report!—Left Honolulu Deo. 30th. 188.1. Fint three dayi out had light wlndi from the 8. W took the trades light with pleasant weather, end arrived at Phoenix Island, Jan. 14 ; left next day and arrived at Knderbury Jan. 10 *, found all well. Left again same day for McKean'a Island; arrived Jan. 18, found all well Left McKean's Jan. 23, and arrived at Baker's Island Jan. 2ft found all In good health. Sailed Mm; day for Honolulu. Left at Baker's island, clipper ships Syren and Princess loading guano. The Oerman bark A liter arrived at McKean's Island Nov. 9th from Apia, and left Nov. 18, partly loadedwith guano The whale bark Cicero alao touched here ou the 4th of Jan., to leave letu-rs. Had strong trade! and very squally weather on the way hack. Sighted Oahu Feb. 21, making the passageup In 27 dayi. wind Saw , MARRIED. Wkbktkh—Abhott—0nthe20th hint., Ht the Cslhedral, by UM Utf Bishop or Honolulu, Mr. William Webster, (formerly <>r Kdlnlmrgh, Scotland,) to Mrs, Kmily Abbott, of Bolton, Mam. [The printers' compliments tu the happy pair—* May they live forever."! 1t.|,..rl ..I Ship Cißgrrs.. Ms. KtilTti×Sis :—When the liark Cmnjrrun was 7ft mllei eait from Sydney, Nov. 28th, 1883,a few minutes liefore 3 o'clock In tho morning, we discovered smoke coming out from the lower hold through the fore hatch. All hands were called immediately, and water wai passed down in bucketi; but the smoke wii 10itrangling that the men could not nay below the upper deck. The smoke was so thick that we could not tell which lide tho ship waa on lire. 1 ordered all hand! to come on deck, and to batten down the hatchways, so that the fire should have no vent. Wo nailed a tarpaulin over the two hatchway!, cut a round hole through the center, rigged barrels both ildes of the ihlp, hoisted In water, anil einplinl It through the hole In the tarpaultne. Wo continued lo until 3 o'clock next afternoon. I found by sounding the pumpi, that the off before the lower hold was full of water. I iwurnt the ship wind to makeher roll, and kept her rolling a few minutes, then lulled her to the wind again, took the tarpaulin oh* the fore hatch, found the water over the coinblngi of thu lower deck, and the tire extinguished. A load was taken from my shoulder! when I found my ship waa safe. We commenced hoisting the waterout of the hold with barrels and pumping with both pumps, and at 12 o'clock the next night hail the ship dry. We were twelve hours filling tin- ship, ami ninenoun pumping her dry, making 21 houn hard work. Such work I never wiih to experience again | it la neither profitable nor pleasant, capecially when a man Is lick. We found by overhauling, that the Are wu made by some of the crew, in the lower hold forwanl, about ten leet abaft the fore hatchway, well over to theside of the ship. If we had known where the Are was, we oould not have got water there. It was too far from the hatch. We found two beams and one oarllng badly burnt, the two kneel between the beami entirely gone, the lower deck burnt through In one place, and also the celling of the ihlp burnt through and the outer plank burnt some. I lost all my fresh water, stopped at Monganul to get more, and camion to Honolulu torepair ihlp. January lit, 1884, passed close to Pltcalrn'i lilaml, saw a iperm whale In light of the Island,but could not catch him with the ship. The whale was bound N. W. by W., at the rate of 1 miles per hour. I continued steering to the North with pleaasnt wind! from the Bait under ihort sails. Cruised around the Marquesas Islandsabout ten days, but law nothing. January 17th, 1884, Lat. 7 ° 84*outh, and Long. 139° 2» west, saw a shoal or small sperm whales saved one little whale that yielded 17 barrels, and this is all tho whales 1 have Hen ilnce I left New Bedford. From the line to 3° north with light winds from S. Cast; from 30 to 7° north, baffling winds j from 7° to 16° north, strong winds from N. a!., and heavy swell. Since that, light winds. Made Hawaii on the third of this month, and about 9 o dock In the forenoon, off Hllo, we were refreshed by; a ihower of rain ; it lasted about one hour, the drops coming down about the llse of small pumpkins. Since that I have had light winds from the West and heavy swells, until last night, when the tradewinds struck down,and now I am hen, friends ; I hope you are all well, with pockets full of money—yourhumYours, truly, ble servant lias none F. K. Htiasbi'bo. . Marquesas—X. Corning, Stedaon, N. B from cruise, 800 sperm voyage, to cruise. I was told that llx ihlps crulilng on New Zealand would be in Sydney in February. I did not learn their names. v*lusl*Bisn N 8 Perkins, Rnbinson, for Victoria, Y. I. 9—Am schr Ki'llpse, Cainiuon, for China. 9—Am wolir Alice, for Chins. 14—Am. lurk Young Hector, Chadwirk, for fun Franciscn. tl—Ambark , 1804. Jan. Ift—At DIED. Hav.iN—In Holden, Mas«., Dec. 13th, Mr*. Atony Damon, aged 76 years, widow of Samuel Damon, Ksq., late of Holrtea. Si ott—On the 22 Dec. at Lahaiua, Maul, Clement MeLeod Sinclair, second son ol the llev. W. R. Scott, aged I years and months. o In the Queen's HoapitAl in Honolulu, January l.\ IB»4, It P llnwsey of Maltawao, Maui, well known in the Island trade ns •' dipt. Jerry," a native of Bristol, Knglaud, a|(ed 89. lie bml resided on the inlands about 2u years. TnwNSKMi—On Wednesday morning, Jan. 20th, Olivia If. Townsend,aged 11 yearsand 6 months, daughter of Johu I, and Harriet li. Tnwnaend. linn.ii In Honolulu, Jan. 14th, Mrs. I.uke KiH>gan, wife of Luke Keejian, now first officer of wh. hark Cicero, aired 28 years. She was a native of LlmTiok, Ireland,and baa resided on thaae Islands for many years. She leaves a large circle of friends to mourn her lots. Pica-—41 Calais. Maine, Nov. 23. 1883, Win. Pike, formerly Vice Consul for the Uuited States at Lahalna, Maui. DurriN—Yesterday, 20th, WilliamDuffln, aged about 4:years, a nativeof the Suite of New York. Bbskktt—At V. S. Hospital, Jan. 4th, Reuben alias Newton Bennett, Cortlandt, Cortlandt County, N. Y. He was discharged from whalebark Adeline, Capt. Barber. Anno-At V. 8. Hospital, Jan.7th, J. Amber*. NrT«-At U. S. Hospital, Jan. 23d, Clark P. Nute. The deceased was formerly a blacksmith In Honolulu, but had been derangedduring thelast three or four years. Mkskitt—In Honolulu, Feb. 3d, Mr. Jesse L. Merritt. He waa formerly a shipping master at Lahalna, and In Honolulu, and lately chief steward of the U. 8. Hospital In this place. He was several years ago a resident of St. Louis. Mo. lliMi-At U. S. Hospital ill Honolulu, William Hlne. Information Wanted! Reipecting Antel C. (lorham, who sailed from New Bedford In a whale ihlp for the Pacific. Pleat* communicate with Y. 8. Consul, Honolulu, the Editor, or hie brother Jamea 8 (lorham, Williamsburg, N. Y. Aleo, should ship 'Smyrns," touch at Honolulu, Capt. Kelly It requested to call upon the Beamen's Chaplain. Respecting Albert Stout Wnlkini, belonging to Schuyler Co., N. V., supposed to be attached to tome vessel iv the Paci He. He left home In 1867. Thlt information It sought by CharlesMcOllnllc, U.S. Hospital, Honolulu, and Morgan Stout, Pteaae communicate with the Editor of Schuyler Co., N. Y. the Friend. Respecting Allen McDonald, who lelt the United Sutra in 1856. He has been engaged In the North Pacific wbaling bus, neat. Any Information will be gladly reeelred by the Chaplain, or by hit mother, Mrs. Anna McDonald, No. 6], Washington (Street, Newport, B. I. Respecting Octaviui myth, who. on the 33d of January, 1847, at Tahiti, shipped onboard the franch whalothlp Ferdinand" and was discharged at Honolulu, the IStb o f December, of tame year. Ills family hart not since heard from him. Hit father, D. O. Blyth, resides In Colchester, Kttex, England. Any Information will be gladly reoeired by the editor, or R. C. Wyllle, Esq. Respecting Alonto John Appteton, of Kittery, Maine, who hat been reported at Honolulu, on board whaleahlp Phoenix." Any information will gladly be reeelred by the Editor, or Mr. Kdwln 8. Appleton, Kittery, Nary Yard Village, Maine, U. B. Respecting Henry Ayehford. Any person harlng knowledge of thlt Individual, (a native of London, Haglsnd,) who arrived at New London July 30, 1846, In the ship CharlesCarroll," from Desolation Island, will he remunerated by eonnuuuicating the information to Henry P Haven. New I/mdon, Conn., tr to the Editor of the Friend " * " � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1864) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1864.03.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864.03.01